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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 36 games similar to Karen: An Outrage Simulator down to the 12 that fit the “Simulation” category. Emily Is Away Too, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies and Slay the Princess top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Karen: An Outrage Simulator.

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Karen: An Outrage Simulator is Emily Is Away Too — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies and Slay the Princess follow close behind.

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The best simulation games like Karen: An Outrage Simulator

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Karen: An Outrage Simulator. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Emily Is Away Too
Emily Is Away Too
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativePixel ArtCasualHorror
Steam👍 93%· 6.2KIGDB81· 2
Year 2017Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Karen: An Outrage Simulator: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and vibe casual

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone64
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2D
IGDB80· 10
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn Android · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Karen: An Outrage Simulator, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and visual novel storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from Karen: An Outrage Simulator: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Slay the Princess
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeTacticalDarkHorror
Steam👍 97%· 32KOC90· 27
Year 2023Dev Black Tabby GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Karen: An Outrage Simulator, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from Karen: An Outrage Simulator: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone72Visuals0
Emily is Away
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativePixel ArtCasualFree to Play
Steam👍 89%· 32K
Year 2015Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Karen: An Outrage Simulator, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and free to play, while skipping deep RPG systems

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone78
The Red Strings Club
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativePixel ArtDarkCyberpunk
Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB78· 6OC80· 53
Year 2018Dev Deconstructeam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Karen: An Outrage Simulator, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals69
Katawa Shoujo
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative
Year 2012Dev Four Leaf StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100
Backstage Pass
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 279
Year 2016Dev sakevisualPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Karen: An Outrage Simulator, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting anime and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Work with upcoming talent or established pros?

Where it drifts furthest from Karen: An Outrage Simulator: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2DThird Person
IGDB81· 2
Year 2009Dev CapcomOn Android · iOS

✓ Like Karen: An Outrage Simulator, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Karen: An Outrage Simulator: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Airport Simulator 2014
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldManagementExploration
Steam👍 18%· 1.0K
Year 2013Dev United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Karen: An Outrage Simulator, expect deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, resource management and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

Booming turbine noise, kerosene smells in the air and constant change and new challenges: The daily life of a large airport is perfectly presented and is a particular challenge in this professional and economic airport simulation.

Where it drifts furthest from Karen: An Outrage Simulator: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are overwhelmingly negative, against very positive for Karen: An Outrage Simulator.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 3.1KRAWG👍 40%· 45
Year 2014Dev OVERDRIVE · MangaGamerPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Like Karen: An Outrage Simulator, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping deep RPG systems

The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!

Where it drifts furthest from Karen: An Outrage Simulator: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone85Visuals0
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 90%· 15KIGDB86· 6OC82· 17
Year 2016Dev Osmotic Studios · Surprise Attack GamesOn Linux · Switch · Android

✓ Shared with Karen: An Outrage Simulator: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Genre100Game mode100Tone72
Notes of Soul
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldAnime
Steam👍 51%· 253
Year 2015Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with Karen: An Outrage Simulator: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death. The game occurs over 30 days, of which you can train Essi's psychic abilities, explore the school, collect notes, and make choices to determine her fate. There are a total of 3 pursuable romances, 40+ original illustrations, and 9 endings to unlock.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Karen: An Outrage Simulator.

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