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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 19 games similar to World of Goo 2 down to the 15 that fit the “Simulation” category. Plantera, Sticky Business and World of Goo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to World of Goo 2.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

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CasualCozySoloMultiplayer

Year 2024Dev 2D Boy

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Steam ↗GOG ↗Epic ↗PS ↗Nintendo ↗

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to World of Goo 2 is Plantera — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Sticky Business and World of Goo follow close behind.

#1Plantera72 #2Sticky Business70 #3World of Goo75 #4SuchArt: Creative Space68 #5PC Building Simulator56

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The best simulation games like World of Goo 2

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to World of Goo 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1PlanteraClosest on genre

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Plantera

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and vibe relaxing, while skipping setting cartoon

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: game mode.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#2Sticky Business

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Sticky Business

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D

Steam👍 94%· 7.4KOC78· 14

Year 2023Dev Spellgarden Games · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping setting cartoon

CHECK THESE OUT About the GameCreate, pack and sell your own unique sticker creations! You want a collection of cat stickers? A witch-themed shop? Or add a derpy face to all of your creations? Combine dozens of elements to create your own collection and sell them to like-minded people.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: game mode.

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#3World of GooClosest overall match

75

World of Goo

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCo-opCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.5KIGDB87· 4

Year 2008Dev 2D BoyOn Linux · PC · Android

✓ Nearly identical: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Same studio: 2D Boy.

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#4SuchArt: Creative Space

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SuchArt: Creative Space

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 98%· 7.1KRAWG👍 62%· 26

Year 2022Dev hypetrain · HypeTrain DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLISThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1293180 About the GameWhat would you do if you were provided with your very own art studio? SuchArt: Creative Space gives you an opportunity to find that out!

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone88World86Game mode58Visuals0

Steam Epic itch.io

#5PC Building Simulator

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PC Building Simulator

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12

Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, open world exploration and setting modern, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Tone86World63Game mode29Setting0Visuals0

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Mini Metro

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualSandbox World2DRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13

Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: game mode and tone.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals63Tone39Game mode29

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Everything

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldRelaxing

Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50

Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100World60Tone57Game mode29Setting0Visuals0

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Slipways

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldRelaxingProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 2.3K

Year 2021Dev BeetlewingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Slipways takes the space grand strategy genre and condenses the best parts of it down by throwing away all the micromanagement and the steep learning curve.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: tone and setting.

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#9Supermarket Together

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Supermarket Together

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

Co-opMultiplayerSoloNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 92KRAWG👍 45%· 20

Year 2024Dev DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, online features and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

Up to 16 players or go soloSplit the action with your friends: the more players in your supermarket, the more demanding customers will become. You can also choose to go solo and inflate the difficulty artificially if you are feeling hard-working.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone100World74Game mode69Visuals0

#10PowerWash SimulatorClosest on game mode

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PowerWash Simulator

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World

Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54

Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, open world exploration and online features, while skipping puzzle design

POWERWASH SIMULATORHunt down dirt wherever it’s hiding, respond to calls from across the world, build your own power-washing business and unlock new tools, upgrades and more – all with the soothing satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish!

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

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#11Among Ripples

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Among Ripples

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World2D

Steam👍 68%· 1.4KRAWG👍 9%· 33

Year 2015Dev Eat Create SleepPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, procedural generation and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

In Among Ripples you are presented to a soothing and meditative experience where you can experiment at your leisure. As the caretaker of a small pond you decide which creatures should be introduced into the ecosystem, and what species will thrive.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for World of Goo 2.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Supermarket Simulator

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Supermarket Simulator

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World

Steam👍 92%· 82KRAWG👍 62%· 26

Year 2024Dev Nokta GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, resource management and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

ADD TO WISHLIST About the Gamehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2530950/Rock_Star_Life_Simulator/ Step into "Supermarket Simulator", a first-person simulation where every detail of running a supermarket comes alive. Design your store, optimizing for efficiency and aesthetics.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone100World74Game mode59Visuals0

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The Sims 3

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox World

Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86

Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

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Megaquarium

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldRelaxing

Steam👍 95%· 3.7KRAWG👍 72%· 28IGDB82· 6OC76· 38

Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, resource management and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin!Meet your new tenantsFrom the cutest of clown fish to the deadliest of sharks.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals and game mode.

Genre100World100Tone72Game mode29Visuals0

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Tiny Glade

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 97%· 24KRAWG👍 70%· 27OC73· 12

Year 2024Dev Pounce LightPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, procedural generation and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Tone77World70Game mode22Setting0Visuals0

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