8 Games like Idols of Ash on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 24 games similar to Idols of Ash down to the 8 that fit the “Mobile” category. Cultist Simulator, Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Papers, Please top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Idols of Ash.

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The best games like Idols of Ash on Mobile

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Idols of Ash. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Cultist SimulatorClosest overall match

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SoloDarkFantasyHorrorNarrative

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22

Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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SoloDarkFirst PersonNarrativeManagement

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and resource management, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloDarkFirst PersonNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Idols of Ash, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping horror setting

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates Idols of Ash by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Papers, Please - The Short Film

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SoloDarkFirst PersonNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping horror setting

It predates Idols of Ash by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyMeleeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

Year 2018Dev Digital Sun Games · NetflixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Idols of Ash, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting63Visuals0

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SoloDarkStealthNarrative2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Idols of Ash, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloDarkNarrativeManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Idols of Ash: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and resource management, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSkill TreeIsometric

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Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Android · iOS · Switch

✓ Shared with Idols of Ash: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

It predates Idols of Ash by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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