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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 Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 down to the 7 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Always Sometimes Monsters, Gnomes Garden and Papers, Please top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2.

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The best games like The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 on PlayStation

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Always Sometimes MonstersClosest overall match

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SoloCasualNarrativeIsometricThird Person

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

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

✓ Like The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping free to play

###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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2.

It predates The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Gnomes GardenClosest on tone

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SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyHorror

Steam👍 88%· 326

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

✓ Like The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2.

It predates The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloCasualNarrativeDarkHardcore

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

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 Test: Secrets of the Soul 2: tone.

It predates The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Papers, Please - The Short Film

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SoloCasualNarrativeDarkHardcore

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

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

✓ Like The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2: tone.

It predates The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloCasualTacticalNarrativeDark

Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2, expect deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2.

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SoloFirst PersonThird Person

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

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

✓ Shared with The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2: 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 Test: Secrets of the Soul 2.

It predates The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Sim Theme Park

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SoloFirst PersonIsometric

Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual first person and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2 by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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