7 Dark games like This Is the Police that you should try

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We filtered the 25 games similar to This Is the Police down to the 7 that fit the “Dark” category. Cultist Simulator, Beholder and Do Not Feed the Monkeys top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to This Is the Police.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best dark games like This Is the Police

7 similar games foundUpdated July 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 Simulator

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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

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

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#3Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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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

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

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

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Steam GOG PS

#6Papers, Please - The Short Film

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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

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

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