Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Do Not Feed the Monkeys (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Do Not Feed the Monkeys on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Beholder, which both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy.
- Do Not Feed the Monkeys is tagged Point & Click, Political Sim, Management, Dark Humor, Strategy, Choices Matter, 2D, Multiple Endings by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Beholder
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Dystopian , Choices Matter and Political Sim; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
Beholder at a glance Released 2016 Studio Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) Player sentiment 92% positive of 31,040 Price $13.99 Dystopian Choices MatterPolitical SimStrategySimulationStory RichMultiple EndingsPoint & Click
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Beholder 2
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Dystopian , Strategy and Choices Matter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2018).
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Beholder 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,144 Price $17.99 Dystopian StrategyChoices MatterPolitical SimSimulationStory RichMultiple EndingsPoint & Click
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Point & Click and Pixel Graphics.
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 SimulationPoint & ClickPixel GraphicsDystopian Multiple EndingsStory Rich2DStrategy
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Nobody - The Turnaround
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2022).
Nobody – The Turnaround is a life simulator set in a parallel world that echoes modern society. Manage your time and resources carefully, strive to find a way through difficult times, and overcome the predicament you find yourself in.
Nobody - The Turnaround at a glance Released 2022 Studio U.Ground Game Studio Player sentiment 60% positive of 14,305 Price Not listed SimulationStrategyChoices MatterResource ManagementManagementMultiple EndingsStory Rich
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Tropico 6
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2019).
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Tropico 6 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Limbic Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,431 Price $39.99 StrategySimulationManagementPolitical SimFunnyChoices MatterStory Rich
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60 Seconds!
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
60 Seconds! is a dark comedy atomic adventure of scavenge and survival. Collect supplies and rescue your family before the nuke hits. Stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, ration food and hunt mutant cockroaches. And maybe survive. Or not.
60 Seconds! at a glance Released 2015 Studio Robot Gentleman Player sentiment 85% positive of 11,687 Price $8.99 Point & ClickStrategy2DDark HumorFunnyChoices MatterManagementStory Rich
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Punch Club
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Management, Pixel Graphics and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon.
Punch Club at a glance Released 2016 Studio Lazy Bear Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 15,767 Price $9.99 ManagementPixel GraphicsSimulation2DStory RichChoices MatterFunny
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Not For Broadcast
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Choices Matter, Dystopian and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?
Not For Broadcast at a glance Released 2022 Studio NotGames Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,666 Price $24.99 Choices MatterDystopian SimulationStory RichMultiple EndingsManagementPolitical SimPoint & Click
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911 Operator
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2017).
Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world!
911 Operator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Jutsu Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,785 Price $14.99 SimulationStrategyManagementChoices Matter2DMature
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Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free SimulationStrategyStory RichManagementFunnyPixel Graphics
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Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2019).
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Dawn of Man at a glance Released 2019 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 87% positive of 17,830 Price $12.49 StrategySimulationChoices MatterResource ManagementStory RichManagementNudity
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Anno 1800
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Resource Management; released around the same time (2019).
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
Anno 1800 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Ubisoft Mainz Player sentiment 81% positive of 32,232 Price $59.99 StrategySimulationResource ManagementManagementStory RichChoices MatterMultiple Endings
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Frostpunk 2
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Resource Management and Simulation.
Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.
Frostpunk 2 at a glance Released 2024 Studio 11 bit studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 26,953 Price $44.99 StrategyResource ManagementSimulationManagementChoices MatterPolitical Sim
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Sultan's Game
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Story Rich.
Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?
Sultan's Game at a glance Released 2025 Studio Double Cross Player sentiment 94% positive of 35,014 Price $19.99 SimulationStrategyStory RichDark HumorChoices MatterMultiple EndingsManagement
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IXION
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Resource Management and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
IXION at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bulwark Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 17,614 Price $10.49 StrategyResource ManagementSimulationChoices MatterManagement
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Legend of Mortal
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Choices Matter, Multiple Endings and Strategy.
The game world is set in a turbulent state and the mighty Tang-Man declines. The threats from the old enemies keep coming one after another.As a nobody, will you choose either to leave yourself out of it or to fight for Tang-Man's future and turning the tide? The journey of yours,is unpredictable.
Legend of Mortal at a glance Released 2024 Studio Obb Studio Inc. Player sentiment 76% positive of 37,783 Price $19.99 Choices MatterMultiple EndingsStrategyFunny2DSexual Content
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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Story Rich and Dystopian ; released around the same time (2016).
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action at a glance Released 2016 Studio Sukeban Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 38,684 Price $14.99 Pixel GraphicsStory RichDystopian Choices MatterPoint & ClickSimulation2DFunny
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HuniePop
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Nudity, Mature and Sexual Content; released around the same time (2015).
HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".
HuniePop at a glance Released 2015 Studio HuniePot Player sentiment 96% positive of 31,679 Price $9.99 NudityMatureSexual ContentStory RichStrategy2D
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Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Management, Story Rich and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance Released 2018 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 56,811 Price $24.99 ManagementStory RichSimulationStrategy2D
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Frostpunk
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Resource Management, Strategy and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Frostpunk at a glance Released 2018 Studio 11 Bit Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 137,121 Price $29.99 Resource ManagementStrategySimulationManagementChoices Matter
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Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Sexual Content, Simulation and Funny; released around the same time (2017).
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I'm Dad.
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Game Grumps Player sentiment 92% positive of 6,260 Price $14.99 Sexual ContentSimulationFunnyChoices MatterNudityMatureStory RichMultiple Endings
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Noio Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free StrategySimulation2DManagementResource ManagementPixel Graphics
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Octopath Traveler
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Story Rich and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Octopath Traveler at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,150 Price $59.99 Pixel GraphicsStory RichStrategyChoices MatterMultiple EndingsManagementSimulation
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Dark Humor, Funny and Mature; released around the same time (2017).
From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes South Park: The Fractured But Whole, a sequel to 2014's award-winning South Park: The Stick of Truth.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole at a glance Released 2017 Studio Ubisoft San Francisco Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,487 Price $29.99 Dark HumorFunnyMatureStory RichNudity2DSexual Content
Common questions
What game is most like Do Not Feed the Monkeys?
Beholder, on the evidence we have. It both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Do Not Feed the Monkeys" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Do Not Feed the Monkeys. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.