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We filtered the 22 games similar to Winter Memories down to the 8 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Papers, Please, Papers, Please - The Short Film and Moving Out top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Winter Memories.

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The best games like Winter Memories on PlayStation

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Winter Memories. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Papers, PleaseClosest overall match

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DarkCasualPixel ArtSoloNarrative

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Winter Memories, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates Winter Memories by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Papers, Please - The Short Film

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DarkCasualPixel ArtSoloNarrative

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

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

✓ Like Winter Memories, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Winter Memories by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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CasualSoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline

Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74

Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Winter Memories: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Winter Memories: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Winter Memories.

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CasualSoloNarrativeFantasyHorror

Steam👍 88%· 326

Year 2015Dev 8Floor · 8Floor GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Winter Memories, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

A wonderful garden had always brought joy to all the people of the kingdom and all the residents of the castle. But a dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger.

Where it drifts furthest from Winter Memories: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Winter Memories.

It predates Winter Memories by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5911 OperatorClosest on tone

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CasualDarkSoloTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14

Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Winter Memories, expect deep simulation, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and setting modern, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Winter Memories: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Winter Memories.

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#6Golf With Your Friends

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CasualMultiplayerSoloCo-opTactical

Steam👍 88%· 73KRAWG👍 81%· 372MC69IGDB72· 4OC67· 26

Year 2016Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Winter Memories, it's known for deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Golf With Your Friends is an entertaining, challenging, multiplayer mini golf game for up to 12 players. The game currently has 6 levels containing 18 holes each. The controls are simple and the game is designed for the user to be able to host or join a game within a few seconds.

Where it drifts furthest from Winter Memories: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Winter Memories.

It predates Winter Memories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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CasualMultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline

Steam👍 83%· 841IGDB60· 3

Year 2016Dev Cherry Pop GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Winter Memories, expect deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Special EditionPool Nation VR is now fully upgraded to SportsBar VR for all past and present Pool Nation VR owners! About the Game "Numerous comments exploded the web all talking the same thing, that this might be the biggest game released on VR by far…” VR Headsets 3D "Though the HTC vive is incredible early in its life-cycle, it already has its first “killer-app.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Winter Memories.

It predates Winter Memories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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CasualSoloMultiplayerMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 52%· 507RAWG👍 15%· 40

Year 2011Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Winter Memories: deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Worms Pinball is a modified version of Team 17’s game Addiction Pinball. The PC version was initially released in 1998 and PlayStation port in 2000. While Addiction Pinball had two playable tables: one based on Worms and one on World Rally Fever. The Worms pinball version included only the first one.

Where it drifts furthest from Winter Memories: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Winter Memories.

It predates Winter Memories by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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