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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 30 games similar to New Pokémon Snap down to the 24 that fit the “PC” category. Thief: The Dark Project, Observation and Moonlighter top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New Pokémon Snap.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to New Pokémon Snap is Thief: The Dark Project — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Observation and Moonlighter follow close behind.

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The best games like New Pokémon Snap on PC

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New Pokémon Snap. 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.

#1Thief: The Dark ProjectClosest overall match

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Thief: The Dark Project

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyFirst PersonStealthMagic

IGDB70· 1

Year 1998Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: setting.

It predates New Pokémon Snap by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting47

70

Observation

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SoloSci-FiFirst PersonNarrativeDark

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

✓ If you enjoyed New Pokémon Snap, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

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

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting38

68

Moonlighter

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyMeleeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

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

✓ If you enjoyed New Pokémon Snap, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting66Visuals0

#4Cultist Simulator

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Cultist Simulator

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyNarrativeDarkProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22

Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting51Visuals0

#5Gnomes Garden

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Gnomes Garden

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SoloFantasyCasualNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 88%· 326

Year 2015Dev 8Floor · 8Floor GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

A wonderful garden had always brought joy to all the people of the kingdom and all the residents of the castle. But a dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger.

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Setting48Visuals0

67

Loom

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyMagicNarrativeHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals and setting.

It predates New Pokémon Snap by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting45Visuals0

#7The 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 New Pokémon Snap: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals and setting.

It predates New Pokémon Snap by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting35Visuals0

#8Papers, Please

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Papers, Please

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SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkCasual

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed New Pokémon Snap, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

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 New Pokémon Snap by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58

#9Papers, Please - The Short Film

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Papers, Please - The Short Film

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkCasual

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

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

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

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 New Pokémon Snap by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58

#10Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkManagement

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

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

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals43

#11100 Asian Cats

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100 Asian Cats

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasual2DFree to Play

Steam👍 97%· 8.5K

Year 2023Dev 100 Hidden Animals · 100 Cozy GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

Pre-Purchase Offerhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2687200/100_London_Cats/?utm_source=100AsianCats_Special https://store.steampowered.com/app/2687190/100_Christmas_Cats/?utm_source=100AsianCats_Special About the Gamehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2733930/100_Asian_Cats__Extra_Content/?

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

#12Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasual2DFree to Play

Steam👍 95%· 8.0K

Year 2022Dev Oni GamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

Farmer Against Potatoes Idle is a game about an amnesic Farmer With a past shrouded in mystery, that wakes up in the middle of a field and is attacked by a horde of mutated Potatoes. With no one else in sight, he takes it upon himself to try and keep the evil infestation in check.

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

#13There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativePixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 25KRAWG👍 90%· 143MC88OC88· 18

Year 2020Dev Draw Me A PixelPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed New Pokémon Snap, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

"There is no game: Wrong dimension" is a Point&Click comedy adventure (and Point&Click only!) that will take you on a journey you never asked to go on, through silly and unexpected video game universes. Will you be able to play along with the "Game" to find your way home? We sincerely think NOT.

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14This Is the Police

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This Is the Police

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

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

✓ Shared with New Pokémon Snap: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from New Pokémon Snap: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

#15AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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SoloFantasySci-FiFirst PersonMelee

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

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ 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.

It predates New Pokémon Snap by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting67

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