7 Puzzle games like TIS-100 that you should try

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We filtered the 26 games similar to TIS-100 down to the 7 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Human Resource Machine, Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to TIS-100.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best puzzle games like TIS-100

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to TIS-100. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1Human Resource Machine

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloHardcoreCasualIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 4.6KIGDB74· 6OC71· 21

Year 2015Dev Tomorrow CorporationOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like TIS-100, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and visual isometric

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloHardcoreNarrativeDarkCasual

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed TIS-100, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#3Papers, Please - The Short Film

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloHardcoreNarrativeDarkCasual

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

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

✓ Like TIS-100, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam GOG PS

#4Mario Paint

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFirst Person

Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Like TIS-100, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#5100 Asian Cats

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCasual2DFree to Play

Steam👍 97%· 8.5K

Year 2023Dev 100 Hidden Animals · 100 Cozy GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like TIS-100, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Steam

#6There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativePixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed TIS-100, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

✓ If you enjoyed TIS-100, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

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