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We filtered the 24 games similar to Idols of Ash down to the 17 that fit the “PC” category. Cultist Simulator, Observation and Thief: The Dark Project top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Idols of Ash.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Idols of Ash is Cultist Simulator — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Observation and Thief: The Dark Project follow close behind.

#1Cultist Simulator75 #2Observation72 #3Thief: The Dark Project69 #4Do Not Feed the Monkeys69 #5Papers, Please69

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The best games like Idols of Ash on PC

17 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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Cultist Simulator

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone65Visuals0

#2ObservationClosest on visuals

72

Observation

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone69Setting42

#3Thief: The Dark Project

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Thief: The Dark Project

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyFirst PersonStealthMagic

IGDB70· 1

Year 1998Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: setting.

It predates Idols of Ash by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting45

#4Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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Do Not Feed the Monkeys

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone59Visuals43

#5Papers, Please

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Papers, Please

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58Tone54

#6Papers, Please - The Short Film

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Papers, Please - The Short Film

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58Tone54

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Moonlighter

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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

66

Beholder

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone64Visuals0

#9This Is the Police

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This Is the Police

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone60Visuals0

#10The Sims Medieval

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The Sims Medieval

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB75· 3

Year 2011Dev The Sims Studio · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Idols of Ash: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals and setting.

It predates Idols of Ash by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting34Visuals0

#11AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyFirst PersonMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Looking for the Oculus Rift version? Wan't to BASE jump on Mac or Linux? Pick up Aaaaa! for the Awesome. BASE jump through a floating city, creating your own stunts to delight your fans.

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: setting.

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

It predates Idols of Ash by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting31

#12Gumballs & Dungeons

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Gumballs & Dungeons

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyManagement

Steam👍 45%· 878RAWG👍 17%· 23MC65

Year 2011Dev Realmforge Studios · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Idols of Ash, expect deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

A mighty hero stalks through a dark, dank dungeon making life miserable for hordes of pitiable monsters as he steals anything and everything not bolted to the floor. Been there, done that - about a thousand times?

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

It predates Idols of Ash by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting63

#13SEGA Bass Fishing

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SEGA Bass Fishing

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2

Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Idols of Ash: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Explore the exciting sport of Bass fishing! Based on the Dreamcast hit, motor out to eight different fishing locations to catch the biggest and baddest Bass possible! Choose between fourteen different lures, and compete in four tournaments.

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

It predates Idols of Ash by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71

#14Sim Theme Park

50

Sim Theme Park

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFirst PersonIsometric

Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Idols of Ash: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Idols of Ash by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals66

#15Hunting Unlimited 2010

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Hunting Unlimited 2010

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

Solo

Steam👍 85%· 376

Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Get the Shot. Get the Game. Experience fast-paced hunting action in pursuit of the biggest trophy bucks throughout North America, Canada and Now the Bavarian Forest! Wilderness Madness!

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

It predates Idols of Ash by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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