12 Narrative games like Uplink that you should try

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We filtered the 24 games similar to Uplink down to the 12 that fit the “Narrative” category. Golf Story, The Graveyard and Always Sometimes Monsters top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Uplink.

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The best narrative games like Uplink

12 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.

#1Golf Story

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeLootSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB83· 7OC81· 45

Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Uplink: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 621RAWG👍 63%· 24

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

✓ If you enjoyed Uplink, expect deep simulation, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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#3Always Sometimes Monsters

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeCasualIsometricThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

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#4Do 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

SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Uplink: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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#613 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DTactical

IGDB84· 9OC86· 121

Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like Uplink, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat tactical and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

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

#8Yakuza

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldMeleeSandbox World

IGDB77· 3

Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Uplink: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

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#9There 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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#11Papers, 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

#12Loom

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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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