ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D
Steam👍 80%· 5.0KIGDB83· 6OC87· 11
Year 2009Dev ThatGameCompany · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
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The best simulation games like planktOs
21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to planktOs. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.8KRAWG👍 87%· 76MC76IGDB80· 6OC83· 13
Year 2016Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS
✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep simulation
≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual
** AGENT, YOUR EXPLOSIVE, FINAL MISSION 'OPERATION: DEATH ENGINE' IS NOW AVAILABLE ** I Expect You To Die is a virtual reality puzzle game that places you in the well-polished shoes of an elite secret agent. You must attempt to survive deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locales.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals47Tone21
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeCozyCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 50%· 183
Year 2011Dev United Independent Entertainment · LibrediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel
≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design
In a charming mountain area, you take the role of a classic farmer with all the necessary tasks like cattle breeding, growing grain and other resources, and dealing with products from your farm. Your fields can be cultivated with machines from CLAAS and even your animals have to be taken care of.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for planktOs.
Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone65Game mode55
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC
✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and combat.
It predates planktOs by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals51Combat28Tone24
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2
Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: progression and tone.
It predates planktOs by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals40Combat28Tone23
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeCasualOpen WorldExploration3D
Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51
Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design
Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: game mode and tone.
Released 6 years after planktOs.
Genre100Combat100Visuals85Progression60World54Tone41
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 96%· 130KRAWG👍 85%· 220MC80IGDB83· 3OC80· 35
Year 2022Dev Tuxedo LabsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS
✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, precision platforming and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling
Plan the perfect heist using creative problem solving, brute force and everything around you. Teardown features a fully destructible and truly interactive environment where player freedom and emergent gameplay are the driving mechanics.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and game mode.
Released 6 years after planktOs.
Genre100Progression100Visuals84Combat62World36Game mode34
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 71%· 2.5KRAWG👍 12%· 34MC70
Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design
Check Out the latest installment "America's Army: Proving Grounds" Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: combat and game mode.
Genre100World100Progression100Visuals51Game mode44Combat40
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5
Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling
Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: combat and game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for planktOs.
Genre100World100Progression100Visuals51Game mode40Combat33
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61
Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and game mode.
Genre100World100Progression100Visuals38Combat30Game mode29
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114
Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and game mode.
Released 6 years after planktOs.
Genre100World100Progression100Visuals38Combat28Game mode27
#12Wobbly Life
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ActionImmersive Sim
MeleeCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 97%· 34K
Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual
≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design
Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: game mode.
Released 4 years after planktOs.
Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone61World57Game mode0
#13Schedule I
33
iRank88
ActionImmersive Sim
MeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonCo-op
Steam👍 98%· 298KRAWG👍 73%· 41
Year 2025Dev TVGSPlaytime ~6hOn PC
✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, ranged combat and co op, while skipping puzzle design
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: game mode and progression.
Released 9 years after planktOs.
Genre100World100Visuals47Combat42Progression32Game mode0
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 44%· 7.3KRAWG👍 23%· 40MC33IGDB39· 1OC31· 13
Year 2013Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: shooter, real-time strategy and first-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design
Collector's EditionThis Collector's Edition of X Rebirth includes the following items: DLC: The Teladi Outpost DLC: Home of Light (new!) Soundtrack Volume 1 (MP3) Exclusive: Soundtrack Volume 2 (MP3) Optional download: X - The Space Opera - Per Musica ad Albion (Video) Bonus download with artworks and X encyclopedia The bonus content will be placed in your X Rebirth installation folder: ...
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and world.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for planktOs.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression81Visuals49World48
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iRank37
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3DFirst Person
Steam👍 50%· 641RAWG👍 17%· 29
Year 2008Dev Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC
✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
In the far future, humanity is ruled by The Ministry of Accounts, an oppressive bureaucracy that tracks, records and taxes every transaction of daily life. From the depths of Red Tape, a new breed of marketeer arises to challenge the authority and make a profit: the Space Trader is born!
Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and progression.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for planktOs.
It predates planktOs by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100World100Visuals100Combat41Game mode34Progression29
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