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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Steep™ down to the 25 that fit the “Simulation” category. Jet Island, Sniper Elite III and Sniper Elite 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Steep™.

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The best simulation games like Steep™

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Steep™. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Jet IslandClosest on combat

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 1.7K

Dev Master IndiePlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Steep™, expect adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sports simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay and vibe casual, while skipping visual first person

Jet Island is a giant land mass, floating in space. Nearly 16 km across, stone structures and ruins are scattered across this ancient land. Scientists are baffled as to why a long forgotten alien race created this place. However, for those who have made the journey to this world, one thing is clear.

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#2Sniper Elite IIIClosest overall match

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: combat.

It predates Steep™ by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: combat.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 2.5KRAWG👍 12%· 34MC70

Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping sports simulation

Check Out the latest installment "America's Army: Proving Grounds" Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S.

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: combat.

It predates Steep™ by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended Edition

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 183

Year 2011Dev United Independent Entertainment · LibrediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation

In a charming mountain area, you take the role of a classic farmer with all the necessary tasks like cattle breeding, growing grain and other resources, and dealing with products from your farm. Your fields can be cultivated with machines from CLAAS and even your animals have to be taken care of.

It predates Steep™ by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldThird Person

Steam👍 42%· 39KRAWG👍 46%· 93MC72OC68· 84

Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, sports simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, strong narrative focus and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

With extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture - where Everything is Game.

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: progression and visuals.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping sports simulation

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: visuals.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

Co-opMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 298KRAWG👍 73%· 41

Year 2025Dev TVGSPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, ranged combat and resource management, while skipping sports simulation

From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: progression and combat.

Released 3 years after Steep™.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sports simulation

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

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#10Flower

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 5.0KIGDB83· 6OC87· 11

Year 2009Dev ThatGameCompany · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: game mode and visuals.

It predates Steep™ by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11I Expect You To Die

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 2.8KRAWG👍 87%· 76MC76IGDB80· 6OC83· 13

Year 2016Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

** AGENT, YOUR EXPLOSIVE, FINAL MISSION 'OPERATION: DEATH ENGINE' IS NOW AVAILABLE ** I Expect You To Die is a virtual reality puzzle game that places you in the well-polished shoes of an elite secret agent. You must attempt to survive deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locales.

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: game mode.

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#12Thief: Deadly Shadows

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SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: progression and combat.

It predates Steep™ by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Thief II: The Metal Age

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonStealth

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Steep™: combat and game mode.

It predates Steep™ by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 28KRAWG👍 50%· 824MC66OC65· 78

Year 2015Dev Ghost Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Steep™, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay and visual topdown, while skipping sports simulation

Become the ultimate icon of today’s urban car culture in Need for Speed™, featuring Five Ways to Play and a huge open world to race and explore from dusk ‘till dawn. * FIVE WAYS TO PLAY – Earn reputation and master all Five Ways to Play - Speed, Style, Build, Crew and Outlaw - to win your own way.

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#15Descenders

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 23KRAWG👍 53%· 129MC76IGDB77· 3OC74· 23

Year 2019Dev RageSquid · No More RobotsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Steep™, expect sports simulation, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, roguelike runs and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling

From the developers of Action Henk, Descenders is a fast-paced extreme downhill biking game that's easy to pick up, but difficult to master.

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