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We filtered the 50 games similar to Zodiacats down to the 10 that fit the “Narrative” category. Egyptian Senet, Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em and 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Zodiacats.

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The best narrative games like Zodiacats

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Zodiacats. 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.

#1Egyptian SenetClosest on genre

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 365

Year 2015Dev Ezzat StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sports simulation and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

New Important Note: To make the gameplay easier and more fun, you can press spacebar to throw the casting sticks instead of mouse click.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Zodiacats.

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#2Telltale Texas Hold ‘EmClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, horror tension and survival mechanics, while skipping vibe relaxing

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.

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

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

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#37 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and historical setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

What Ancients Begat is a complete (~15 hour) game of family generations surviving the rise of western civilization. Survival is the ultimate goal. The sub-goals, you choose, build their story. Experience an abstract telling of the lives of our earliest recorded ancestors.

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

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

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#4G.I.R.L.S. will be Girls

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 63%· 263

Year 2015Dev ZooPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

"Are You Ready?" "School Girls Edition" for "Mahjong Pretty Girls Battle" has now appeared! An extraordinary collection of Pretty School Girls is waiting for you! The heated struggle to determine the world's top School Mahjong girl is about to begin!

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

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#5Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxing2D

Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64

Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds.

Where it drifts furthest from Zodiacats: visuals.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Zodiacats: visuals and tone.

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

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, puzzle design and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping vibe relaxing

Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.

Where it drifts furthest from Zodiacats: visuals and tone.

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

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

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasual2DTactical

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Zodiacats: tone and visuals.

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

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#9Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

iRank87

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrative2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Zodiacats: game mode.

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

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

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#10Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrative2DPvPCompetitive

Steam👍 90%· 338RAWG👍 85%· 20MC76

Year 2009Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, competitive edge and historical setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games.

Where it drifts furthest from Zodiacats: tone and game mode.

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

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

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