92
iRank95
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 32KOC90· 27
Year 2023Dev Black Tabby GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac
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Looking for games like Simulacra? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — horror tension, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — against over 6,700 titles. These 35 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Slay the Princess leads with 92/100, followed by the rest of the list.
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Year 2017Dev Kaigan Games
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Top games similar to Simulacra
35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Simulacra. 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.
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iRank87
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 84%· 1.9KIGDB92· 3OC88· 73
Year 2022Dev Half MermaidOn Xbox · Android · PC
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB80· 22
Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 10KIGDB85· 6OC85· 48
Year 2015Dev Sam BarlowOn Linux · Android · PC
✓ Shared with Simulacra: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and visual novel storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems
Where it drifts furthest from Simulacra: tone.
Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting74Tone48
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47
Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 83%· 22KIGDB88· 13OC83· 75
Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 31KIGDB85· 8
Year 2012Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS
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
Where it drifts furthest from Simulacra: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71Setting44
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCozy
Steam👍 90%· 9.4K
Year 2019Dev Nitro Plus · Asoberu! BD-GAMEOn Android · PC
70
iRank86
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
IGDB86· 6
Year 2012Dev Chunsoft · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2D
IGDB80· 10
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn Android · iOS
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB78· 6OC80· 53
Year 2018Dev Deconstructeam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC · Mac
✓ Like Simulacra, it's known for adventure storytelling, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling
≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Simulacra: visuals and setting.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting32Visuals0
#13STEINS;GATE
68
iRank89
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
A new story in the critically-acclaimed STEINS;GATE series. From the depths of despair--explore a whole new world line. Your favorite characters return alongside a brand new cast!
It predates Simulacra by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting52
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 80%· 1.7KIGDB83· 7OC77· 40
Year 2014Dev MidBossOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with Simulacra: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Simulacra: visuals and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Simulacra.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting35Visuals0
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
It predates Simulacra by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting71
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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 92/100 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 (92/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Immortality (86/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma (83/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Simulacra's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 35 candidates across 13 dimensions.
- Is Immortality similar to Simulacra?
- Yes, very much so — Immortality scores 86/100 similarity to Simulacra. They share 11 attributes, including puzzle design 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, Immortality, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma and Her Story. 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.