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We filtered the 25 games similar to The Children of Clay down to the 18 that fit the “PC” category. Observation, Beholder and Do Not Feed the Monkeys top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Children of Clay.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to The Children of Clay is Observation — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Beholder and Do Not Feed the Monkeys follow close behind.

#1Observation72 #2Beholder70 #3Do Not Feed the Monkeys70 #4Papers, Please70 #5Papers, Please - The Short Film70

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The best games like The Children of Clay on PC

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Children of Clay. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1ObservationClosest overall match

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Observation

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Setting39

70

Beholder

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkStealthNarrative2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping horror setting

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

It predates The Children of Clay by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone64

#3Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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Do Not Feed the Monkeys

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkNarrativeManagement2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, resource management and visual 2d, while skipping horror setting

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

Genre100Game mode100Tone59

#4Papers, Please

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Papers, Please

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkNarrativeCasualHardcore

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates The Children of Clay by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone54

#5Papers, Please - The Short Film

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Papers, Please - The Short Film

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkNarrativeCasualHardcore

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

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

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates The Children of Clay by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone54

#6There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativePixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

"There is no game: Wrong dimension" is a Point&Click comedy adventure (and Point&Click only!) that will take you on a journey you never asked to go on, through silly and unexpected video game universes. Will you be able to play along with the "Game" to find your way home? We sincerely think NOT.

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: tone.

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#7Cultist Simulator

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Cultist Simulator

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22

Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

Genre100Game mode100Tone65Setting46

#8This Is the Police

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This Is the Police

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloDarkNarrativeManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with The Children of Clay: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

It predates The Children of Clay by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone60

#9The Sims Medieval

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The Sims Medieval

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

IGDB75· 3

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

✓ Shared with The Children of Clay: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: setting.

It predates The Children of Clay by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting46

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Moonlighter

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExploration

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0

#11Thief: The Dark Project

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Thief: The Dark Project

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloStealthMagicMeleeRanged

IGDB70· 1

Year 1998Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: setting.

It predates The Children of Clay by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Port Royale 2Closest on setting

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Port Royale 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloHistoricalManagementIsometricsocial-trading

Steam👍 71%· 688RAWG👍 78%· 23MC75

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: resource management, visual isometric and social trading, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

It predates The Children of Clay by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloHistoricalMeleeFantasySci-Fi

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

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Looking for the Oculus Rift version? Wan't to BASE jump on Mac or Linux? Pick up Aaaaa! for the Awesome. BASE jump through a floating city, creating your own stunts to delight your fans.

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

It predates The Children of Clay by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting42

#14Hunting Unlimited 2010

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Hunting Unlimited 2010

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

Solo

Steam👍 85%· 376

Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with The Children of Clay: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Get the Shot. Get the Game. Experience fast-paced hunting action in pursuit of the biggest trophy bucks throughout North America, Canada and Now the Bavarian Forest! Wilderness Madness!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

It predates The Children of Clay by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

#15SEGA Bass Fishing

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SEGA Bass Fishing

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2

Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Children of Clay: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Explore the exciting sport of Bass fishing! Based on the Dreamcast hit, motor out to eight different fishing locations to catch the biggest and baddest Bass possible! Choose between fourteen different lures, and compete in four tournaments.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

It predates The Children of Clay by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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