8 Games like The Plan on PlayStation that you should try

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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 23 games similar to The Plan down to the 8 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Gnomes Garden, Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Plan.

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The best games like The Plan on PlayStation

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Gnomes GardenClosest overall match

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SoloCasualNarrative2DFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 326

Year 2015Dev 8Floor · 8Floor GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like The Plan, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and fantasy world, while skipping exploration and discovery

A wonderful garden had always brought joy to all the people of the kingdom and all the residents of the castle. But a dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger.

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: progression.

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SoloNarrativeCasual2DDark

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Plan, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping exploration and discovery

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.

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: visuals.

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#3Papers, Please - The Short Film

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SoloNarrativeCasual2DDark

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

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

✓ Like The Plan, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: visuals.

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#4Always Sometimes Monsters

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeCasualIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 2.4KRAWG👍 26%· 76MC73IGDB81· 5OC73· 30

Year 2014Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like The Plan, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery

###Sad story Made by two developers from Canada in the RPG Maker, the game tells the story of the author who receives a note that the love of his life marries another on the other side of the country.

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Plan.

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#513 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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SoloNarrative2DTacticalSci-Fi

IGDB84· 9OC86· 121

Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like The Plan, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: tone.

Released 6 years after The Plan.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloExploration2DMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: progression and visuals.

Released 5 years after The Plan.

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Plan, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Plan.

Released 6 years after The Plan.

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SoloCasualNarrative2DTactical

Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14

Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed The Plan, expect deep simulation, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and setting modern, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Plan: progression.

Released 4 years after The Plan.

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