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We filtered the 37 games similar to PlateUp! down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Cult of the Lamb, X-COM: Terror From the Deep and Tropico 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to PlateUp!.

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The best games like PlateUp! on PlayStation

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to PlateUp!. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Cult of the LambClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMeleeCozyProceduralBase Building

Steam👍 96%· 124KRAWG👍 86%· 447OC84· 141

Year 2022Dev Massive Monster · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with roguelike runs, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: visuals and game mode.

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#2X-COM: Terror From the DeepClosest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMeleeBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 925RAWG👍 62%· 128

Year 1995Dev MicroProse Software · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are city builders — sharing roguelike runs, deep simulation and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

X-COM: Terror From the Deep is a strategy game, the second installment in the X-COM series and a sequel to X-COM: UFO Defense that moves action from the outer space into the Earth’s oceans. The story unexpectedly references to Lovecraft’s novels, as you fight aliens that want to reawaken their unstoppable leader who slept under the sea for hundreds of years.

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: tone and game mode.

It predates PlateUp! by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCo-opBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 14OC76· 52

Year 2014Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for PlateUp!.

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

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualManagementBase BuildingTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 73KRAWG👍 72%· 587MC83IGDB81· 12OC80· 62

Year 2015Dev Double Eleven · Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

Prison Architect is a person construction and management simulator developed by Introversion Software. It is a two-dimensional top-down simulator where it is the player's responsibility to build new prison blocks, cells, facilities, manage the staff such as wardens, guards and so on.

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58

Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping roguelike runs

Surprise, delight and thrill crowds as you build the theme park of your dreams. Build and design incredible coaster parks with unparalleled attention to detail and manage your park in a truly living world. Piece-by-Piece Construction: Planet Coaster makes a designer out of everyone.

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualManagementBase Building

Steam👍 94%· 109KRAWG👍 76%· 351MC62IGDB62· 4OC62· 27

Year 2018Dev Ultimate Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

House Flipper is a unique chance to become the one-man renovating crew. Buy, repair and upgrade devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell at a profit! At your disposal is a collection of tools and parts.

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world and visuals.

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#7Mad Games TycoonClosest on visuals

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualManagementBase BuildingIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1

Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

BUILD UP YOUR OWN GAMES EMPIRE Form your own game studio in the early 1980s starting in a small garage. Develop your own game concepts, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff, upgrade your offices, moving up to bigger and better locations.

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 35KIGDB87· 10OC84· 127

Year 2018Dev Two Point Studios · SegaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 289KRAWG👍 87%· 1.5KMC85IGDB76· 13OC83· 91

Year 2015Dev Colossal Order · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

Cities: Skylines is a traditional city-building game, which allows players to experience urban planning in all aspects including zoning, road placement, transportation, taxation, and improvement of welfare.

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world and game mode.

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#10Jurassic World Evolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMeleeManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: tone and world.

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Steam Epic PS

#11My Time at PortiaClosest on tone

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozyCasualBase BuildingRelaxing

Steam👍 92%· 44KIGDB70· 10OC75· 70

Year 2019Dev Pathea Games · Team17On PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from PlateUp!: world and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Rock of AgesClosest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeCasualBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KRAWG👍 66%· 209MC74IGDB75· 5

Year 2011Dev ACE Team · Atlus USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed PlateUp!, expect vibe casual, melee combat and offline

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, tower defense planning and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

Rock of Ages is a game which resembles a racing game, a Tower Defence and a platformer at the same time. It was developed by ACE Team. The game is loosely based on the myth of Sisyphus.

It predates PlateUp! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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