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iRank79
SimulationJob Sim
SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
We filtered the 24 games similar to Paraedolon down to the 6 that fit the “Puzzle” 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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The best puzzle games like Paraedolon
6 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.
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
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
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
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
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SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst Person
Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
It predates Paraedolon by 32 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100