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We filtered the 21 games similar to Loom down to the 4 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Loom.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim
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NarrativeSolo
Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm Games

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to Loom is Do Not Feed the Monkeys — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film follow close behind.

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The best puzzle games like Loom

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Loom. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Do Not Feed the Monkeys
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativePixel ArtDarkManagement
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Loom, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, resource management and visual 2d, while skipping combat magic

Papers, Please
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativePixel ArtDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Loom, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

Papers, Please - The Short Film
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativePixel ArtDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Loom, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

Mario Paint
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst Person
Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Like Loom, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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