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We filtered the 41 games similar to Schoolboy Runaway down to the 8 that fit the “Simulation” category. MiSide, Visage and Pony Island top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Schoolboy Runaway.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror
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CozyDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Linked Squad
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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Schoolboy Runaway is MiSide — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Visage and Pony Island follow close behind.

#1MiSide86#2Visage86#3Pony Island80#4Iron Lung80#5Five Nights at Freddy's77
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The best simulation games like Schoolboy Runaway

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Schoolboy Runaway. 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.

#1MiSide
86
iRank92
MiSide
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeCozyDarkHorrorFirst Person3D
Steam👍 98%· 138KRAWG👍 84%· 137
Year 2024Dev AIHASTO · IndieArkPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping stealth mechanics

Tips※This game contains intense scenes. It is not recommended for those with weak hearts. About the Game Every day, you will come to see me, help me with chores, cook for me, and buy me gifts.You are so nice! I love you!

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#2Visage
86
iRank83
Visage
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB87· 2OC77· 29
Year 2020Dev SadSquare StudioOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamGOGPS
#3Pony Island
80
iRank92
Pony Island
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorror
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB92· 3OC85· 17
Year 2016Dev Daniel Mullins GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping stealth mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Schoolboy Runaway: visuals.

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

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Steam
#4Iron Lung
80
iRank92
Iron Lung
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person3D
Steam👍 92%· 11K
Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamGOGPS
#5Five Nights at Freddy's
77
iRank87
Five Nights at Freddy's
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 58KIGDB72· 3
Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam
#6Five Nights at Freddy's 2
77
iRank86
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 26KIGDB70· 1
Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam
#7Dredge
68
iRank90
Dredge
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror3D
Steam👍 96%· 54KIGDB86· 5OC82· 102
Year 2023Dev Black Salt Games · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Schoolboy Runaway: visuals.

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SteamGOGEpic
#8Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
58
iRank94
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 33K
Year 2017Dev ScottgamesOn PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

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