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Redshirt is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, vibe casual and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 5 gameplay attributes and found 25 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. 100 Asian Cats, Farmer Against Potatoes Idle and Game Dev Tycoon lead the list, with 100 Asian Cats reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Redshirt special.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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Year 2013Dev The Tiniest Shark

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The closest game to Redshirt is 100 Asian Cats — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle and Game Dev Tycoon follow close behind.

#1100 Asian Cats97 #2Farmer Against Potatoes Idle97 #3Game Dev Tycoon97 #4Governor of Poker 2 - Premium Edition97 #5There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension94

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Games like Redshirt

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1100 Asian Cats

97

100 Asian Cats

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasual2DFree to Play

Steam👍 97%· 8.5K

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

✓ Like Redshirt, it's known for deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sports simulation and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

97

Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasual2DFree to Play

Steam👍 95%· 8.0K

Year 2022Dev Oni GamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Redshirt, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

#3Game Dev Tycoon

97

Game Dev Tycoon

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasualManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 45KRAWG👍 86%· 758MC68IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Greenheart GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Redshirt: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#4Governor of Poker 2 - Premium Edition

97

Governor of Poker 2 - Premium Edition

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasual

Steam👍 83%· 302

Year 2010Dev I Sioux Game ProductionsPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Redshirt, it's known for deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and card game strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

94

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasualMeleeNarrativePixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Redshirt, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

#6Human Resource Machine

96

Human Resource Machine

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasualHardcoreIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 4.6KIGDB74· 6OC71· 21

Year 2015Dev Tomorrow CorporationOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Redshirt, it's known for deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

#7New Pokémon Snap

95

New Pokémon Snap

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloSci-FiFantasyFirst Person

IGDB81· 12

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Redshirt: deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8Papers, Please

91

Papers, Please

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasualNarrativeDarkHardcore

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Redshirt, expect deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Papers, Please - The Short Film

91

Papers, Please - The Short Film

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasualNarrativeDarkHardcore

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

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

✓ Like Redshirt, it's known for deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

94

AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloSci-FiMeleeFantasyHistorical

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

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Redshirt, 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 deep RPG systems

#11Hunting Unlimited 2010

91

Hunting Unlimited 2010

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

Solo

Steam👍 85%· 376

Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping deep RPG systems

91

Moonlighter

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExploration

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

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

✓ If you enjoyed Redshirt, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

#13Always Sometimes Monsters

94

Always Sometimes Monsters

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasualNarrativeIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 2.4KRAWG👍 26%· 76MC73IGDB81· 5OC73· 30

Year 2014Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Redshirt, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

#14The Sims Medieval

91

The Sims Medieval

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB75· 3

Year 2011Dev The Sims Studio · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Port Royale 2

91

Port Royale 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloHistoricalManagementIsometricsocial-trading

Steam👍 71%· 688RAWG👍 78%· 23MC75

Year 2004Dev ASCARON Entertainment · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, resource management and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Redshirt?: The closest game to Redshirt is 100 Asian Cats, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, single-player focus and vibe casual. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Redshirt?: The three closest games to Redshirt are: 1. 100 Asian Cats (97/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Game Dev Tycoon (97/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Redshirt's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 25 candidates across 5 dimensions.
Is Farmer Against Potatoes Idle similar to Redshirt?: Yes, very much so — Farmer Against Potatoes Idle scores 97/100 similarity to Redshirt. They share 4 attributes, including deep simulation and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Redshirt?: The best Simulation games similar to Redshirt are 100 Asian Cats, Farmer Against Potatoes Idle, Game Dev Tycoon and Governor of Poker 2 - Premium Edition. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Redshirt attributes like deep simulation, single-player focus and vibe casual.
How is similarity to Redshirt calculated?: We compare Redshirt against every game in our catalog using 5 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Redshirt experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.