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Simulacra is hard to replace: few games combine horror tension, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 35 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Slay the Princess, Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward lead the list, with Slay the Princess reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Simulacra special.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2017Dev Kaigan Games

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The closest game to Simulacra is Slay the Princess — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward follow close behind.

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Slay the Princess
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 32KOC90· 27
Year 2023Dev Black Tabby GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorAnime
Steam👍 99%· 906
Year 2018Dev 07th Expansion · MangaGamerPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Simulacra, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
IGDB86· 6
Year 2012Dev Chunsoft · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, while skipping horror tension

Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkFirst Person2D
Steam👍 94%· 2.5KRAWG👍 78%· 34MC83IGDB81· 4
Year 2020Dev Handy Games · www.handy-games.comPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorAnime
Steam👍 96%· 33K
Year 2020Dev Nikita Kryukov · Nikita Kaf PublishingOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Simulacra, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
IGDB90· 2
Year 2009Dev Chunsoft · Spike

✓ If you enjoyed Simulacra, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, while skipping horror tension

96
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Immortality
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 84%· 1.9KIGDB92· 3OC88· 73
Year 2022Dev Half MermaidOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

AI: The Somnium Files
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47
Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: setting anime and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

94
iRank90
Saya no Uta
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCozy
Steam👍 90%· 9.4K
Year 2019Dev Nitro Plus · Asoberu! BD-GAMEOn Android · PC

✓ Shared with Simulacra: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 31KIGDB85· 8
Year 2012Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Simulacra: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: setting anime and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 37KIGDB82· 9
Year 2010Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

94
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STEINS;GATE
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 26KRAWG👍 84%· 274MC87IGDB80· 4OC87· 12
Year 2009Dev MAGES · Spike Chunsoft CoPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, setting anime and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 90%· 15KIGDB86· 6OC82· 17
Year 2016Dev Osmotic Studios · Surprise Attack GamesOn Linux · Switch · Android

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and visual novel storytelling.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB80· 22
Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Simulacra, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2DPixel Art
IGDB93· 5
Year 2008Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo of America

✓ If you enjoyed Simulacra, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Simulacra?
The closest game to Simulacra is Slay the Princess, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Simulacra?
The three closest games to Simulacra are: 1. Slay the Princess (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Simulacra's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 35 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi similar to Simulacra?
Yes, very much so — Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi scores 95/100 similarity to Simulacra. They share 7 attributes, including visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Horror games are similar to Simulacra?
The best Horror games similar to Simulacra are Slay the Princess, Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi, Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk and Immortality. All share the Horror genre alongside other key Simulacra attributes like visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension.
How is similarity to Simulacra calculated?
We compare Simulacra against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Simulacra experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.