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We filtered the 40 games similar to Umami Grove down to the 22 that fit the “Simulation” category. Flower, Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended Edition and I Expect You To Die top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Umami Grove.

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The best simulation games like Umami Grove

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Umami Grove. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1FlowerClosest overall match

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 80%· 5.0KIGDB83· 6OC87· 11

Year 2009Dev ThatGameCompany · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Umami Grove.

It predates Umami Grove by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended EditionClosest on tone

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCozyCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 183

Year 2011Dev United Independent Entertainment · LibrediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

In a charming mountain area, you take the role of a classic farmer with all the necessary tasks like cattle breeding, growing grain and other resources, and dealing with products from your farm. Your fields can be cultivated with machines from CLAAS and even your animals have to be taken care of.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Umami Grove.

It predates Umami Grove by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3I Expect You To Die

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.8KRAWG👍 87%· 76MC76IGDB80· 6OC83· 13

Year 2016Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

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

** AGENT, YOUR EXPLOSIVE, FINAL MISSION 'OPERATION: DEATH ENGINE' IS NOW AVAILABLE ** I Expect You To Die is a virtual reality puzzle game that places you in the well-polished shoes of an elite secret agent. You must attempt to survive deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locales.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone.

It predates Umami Grove by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Thief II: The Metal Age

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: combat and tone.

It predates Umami Grove by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Thief: Deadly Shadows

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: progression and tone.

It predates Umami Grove by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: game mode and progression.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 2.5KRAWG👍 12%· 34MC70

Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping vibe casual

Check Out the latest installment "America's Army: Proving Grounds" Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Umami Grove.

It predates Umami Grove by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and setting.

It predates Umami Grove by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and setting.

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#10Wobbly Life

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: game mode.

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#11Bully: Scholarship Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 84%· 41KRAWG👍 86%· 765MC72IGDB80· 3

Year 2008Dev Rockstar New England · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Umami Grove: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping vibe casual

Set in Bullworth Academy, a fictional British private school, this game tells about school bullying and the troublesome period of growing to adolescence. You assume the role of Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old boy and a “problem child”, who was already kicked out of many schools for his misbehavior.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: visuals and tone.

It predates Umami Grove by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Schedule I

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 298KRAWG👍 73%· 41

Year 2025Dev TVGSPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, ranged combat and co op, while skipping vibe casual

From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: game mode and combat.

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#13X Rebirth

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 44%· 7.3KRAWG👍 23%· 40MC33IGDB39· 1OC31· 13

Year 2013Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, real-time strategy and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Collector's EditionThis Collector's Edition of X Rebirth includes the following items: DLC: The Teladi Outpost DLC: Home of Light (new!) Soundtrack Volume 1 (MP3) Exclusive: Soundtrack Volume 2 (MP3) Optional download: X - The Space Opera - Per Musica ad Albion (Video) Bonus download with artworks and X encyclopedia The bonus content will be placed in your X Rebirth installation folder: ...

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Umami Grove.

It predates Umami Grove by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Teardown

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D

Steam👍 96%· 130KRAWG👍 85%· 220MC80IGDB83· 3OC80· 35

Year 2022Dev Tuxedo LabsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping adventure storytelling

Plan the perfect heist using creative problem solving, brute force and everything around you. Teardown features a fully destructible and truly interactive environment where player freedom and emergent gameplay are the driving mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and game mode.

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#15Space Trader: Merchant MarineClosest on visuals

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3DFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 641RAWG👍 17%· 29

Year 2008Dev Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

In the far future, humanity is ruled by The Ministry of Accounts, an oppressive bureaucracy that tracks, records and taxes every transaction of daily life. From the depths of Red Tape, a new breed of marketeer arises to challenge the authority and make a profit: the Space Trader is born!

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Umami Grove.

It predates Umami Grove by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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