7 Puzzle games like Uplink that you should try

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We filtered the 24 games similar to Uplink down to the 7 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Beholder and There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Uplink.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best puzzle games like Uplink

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Uplink. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrative2DDarkManagement

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

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

✓ Like Uplink, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrative2DStealthDark

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

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

✓ If you enjoyed Uplink, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam GOG Epic

#3There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrative2DMeleeCasual

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Uplink, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

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

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrative2DDarkCasual

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Uplink, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam GOG PS

#5Papers, Please - The Short Film

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrative2DDarkCasual

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

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

✓ Like Uplink, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam GOG PS

#6Mario Paint

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFirst Person

Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7Loom

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SoloNarrativeMagicFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Uplink, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam GOG

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