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We filtered the 24 games similar to Paraedolon down to the 17 that fit the “PC” category. Observation, Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Papers, Please top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Paraedolon.

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Year 2024Dev KIRA

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Paraedolon is Observation — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Papers, Please follow close behind.

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The best games like Paraedolon on PC

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Paraedolon. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Observation
Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting space

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting77Tone69
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkFirst PersonNarrativeManagement
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, resource management and visual 2d, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone59Visuals43
Papers, Please
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkFirst PersonNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, 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 Paraedolon by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58Tone54
Papers, Please - The Short Film
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkFirst PersonNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, 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 Paraedolon by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58Tone54
Beholder
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkStealthNarrative2D
Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27
Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: visuals.

It predates Paraedolon by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone64Visuals0
Cultist Simulator
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeProcedural
Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22
Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Paraedolon, 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 puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone65Setting49Visuals0
This Is the Police
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkNarrativeManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Paraedolon: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: visuals.

It predates Paraedolon by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone60Visuals0
Thief: The Dark Project
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonStealthMagicMelee
IGDB70· 1
Year 1998Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: setting.

It predates Paraedolon by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Moonlighter
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExploration
Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110
Year 2018Dev Digital Sun Games · NetflixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Paraedolon, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0Visuals0
The Sims Medieval
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric
IGDB75· 3
Year 2011Dev The Sims Studio · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Paraedolon: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: setting and visuals.

It predates Paraedolon by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0Visuals0
AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
SimulationJob Sim
SoloSci-FiFirst PersonMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1
Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Paraedolon, it's known for deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

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 Paraedolon: setting.

It predates Paraedolon by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting34
SEGA Bass Fishing
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2
Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Paraedolon: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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.

It predates Paraedolon by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71
Sim Theme Park
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonIsometric
Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Paraedolon: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Paraedolon by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals66
Hunting Unlimited 2010
SimulationJob Sim
Solo
Steam👍 85%· 376
Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Paraedolon: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping puzzle design

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!

It predates Paraedolon by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Gumballs & Dungeons
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFantasyManagement
Steam👍 45%· 878RAWG👍 17%· 23MC65
Year 2011Dev Realmforge Studios · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Paraedolon, expect deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

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?

Where it drifts furthest from Paraedolon: setting.

It predates Paraedolon by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0

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