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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 25 games similar to This Is the Police down to the 18 that fit the “PC” category. Cultist Simulator, Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Beholder top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to This Is the Police.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to This Is the Police is Cultist Simulator — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Beholder follow close behind.

#1Cultist Simulator70 #2Do Not Feed the Monkeys67 #3Beholder64 #4Observation64 #5Papers, Please63

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The best games like This Is the Police on PC

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to This Is the Police. 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.

#1Cultist SimulatorClosest overall match

70

Cultist Simulator

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22

Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like This Is the Police, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping visual novel storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for This Is the Police.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Progression69

#2Do Not Feed the MonkeysClosest on progression

67

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagement2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

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

✓ Like This Is the Police, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from This Is the Police: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals0

64

Beholder

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkStealth2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

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

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and stealth mechanics, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from This Is the Police: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0

64

Observation

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from This Is the Police: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for This Is the Police.

Released 3 years after This Is the Police.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0

#5Papers, Please

63

Papers, Please

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual novel storytelling

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 This Is the Police: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Visuals0

#6Papers, Please - The Short Film

63

Papers, Please - The Short Film

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

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

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

✓ Like This Is the Police, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual novel storytelling

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 This Is the Police: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Visuals0

#7Always Sometimes Monsters

61

Always Sometimes Monsters

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeIsometricCasualThird Person

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

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

✓ Like This Is the Police, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping visual novel storytelling

###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 very positive for This Is the Police.

Genre100Game mode100Tone61Visuals56

60

Moonlighter

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloManagementIsometricMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

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

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from This Is the Police: visuals and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Progression48Visuals34

#9The Graveyard

59

The Graveyard

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 621RAWG👍 63%· 24

Year 2009Dev Tale of TalesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and visual third person, while skipping visual novel storytelling

The Graveyard is a very short computer game. You play an old lady who visits a graveyard. You walk around, sit on a bench and listen to a song. It's more like an explorable painting than an actual game. An experiment with poetry and storytelling but without words.

Where it drifts furthest from This Is the Police: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for This Is the Police.

Genre100Game mode100Tone77Visuals0

59

Loom

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeMagicFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like This Is the Police, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from This Is the Police: visuals.

It predates This Is the Police by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone75Visuals0

#11There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

57

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeMeleeCasualPixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping visual novel storytelling

"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 This Is the Police: visuals and tone.

Released 4 years after This Is the Police.

Genre100Game mode100Tone49Visuals0

Steam GOG Nintendo

#12The Sims Medieval

57

The Sims Medieval

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloIsometricFantasyHistoricalMedieval

IGDB75· 3

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

✓ Shared with This Is the Police: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

#13911 Operator

56

911 Operator

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14

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

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and setting modern, while skipping adventure storytelling

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals88Tone59

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Port Royale 2

49

Port Royale 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloManagementIsometricHistoricalsocial-trading

Steam👍 71%· 688RAWG👍 78%· 23MC75

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

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, single-player focus and resource management

≠ Its own twist: historical setting 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 very positive for This Is the Police.

It predates This Is the Police by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100

48

Uplink

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeProceduralOpen WorldSci-Fi

Steam👍 91%· 2.4KRAWG👍 56%· 145MC75IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed This Is the Police, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

You play an Uplink Agent who makes a living by performing jobs for major corporations. Your tasks involve hacking into rival computer systems, stealing research data, sabotaging other companies, laundering money, erasing evidence, or framing innocent people. You use the money you earn to upgrade your computer systems, and to buy new software and tools.

Where it drifts furthest from This Is the Police: visuals.

It predates This Is the Police by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals0

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