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24 games like Escape Simulator (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Escape Simulator 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 games like Escape Simulator on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: We Were Here Together, which both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing.
- Escape Simulator is tagged Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, Escape Room, First-Person, Adventure, Online Co-Op, Mystery 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.
Why players value Escape Simulator
The five things Steam players tag Escape Simulator with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Puzzle
- Co-op
- Multiplayer
- Escape Room
- First-Person
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 19,336) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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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We Were Here Together
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Puzzle, Online Co-Op and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
We Were Here Together at a glance Released 2019 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 17,696 Price $4.93 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 17,696)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 5 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, Escape Room, First-Person
Why players like it: Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Co-op Campaign, Story Rich, Escape Room — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $4.93 — $15.06 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleOnline Co-OpStory RichEscape RoomExplorationInvestigationMysteryFirst-Person
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Escape Room, Online Co-Op and Puzzle; released around the same time (2022).
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,807)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 5 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, Escape Room, First-Person
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $17.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:Escape RoomOnline Co-OpPuzzleMysteryExplorationStory RichCasualFirst-Person
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We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Online Co-Op and Casual; released around the same time (2023).
Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip at a glance Released 2023 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,073 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,073)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Co-op, Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleOnline Co-OpCasualFirst-PersonMysteryControllerStory RichIndie
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We Were Here
Why it matched: both psychological, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Escape Room, Puzzle and Mystery; released around the same time (2017).
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
We Were Here at a glance Released 2017 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 33,121 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 33,121)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 5 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, Escape Room, First-Person
Why players like it: Free to Play, Co-op, Escape Room, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:Escape RoomPuzzleMysteryOnline Co-OpExplorationFirst-PersonInvestigationIndie
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The Room
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Mystery and Point & Click.
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room at a glance Released 2014 Studio Fireproof Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 31,750 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (98% of 31,750)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Multiplayer, Escape Room, First-Person
Why players like it: Puzzle, Mystery, Point & Click, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleMysteryPoint & ClickIndieCasualFirst-PersonEscape RoomStory Rich
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Riven
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Exploration and First-Person.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Riven at a glance Released 1997 Studio Cyan Worlds Player sentiment 92% positive of 2,865 Price $20.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 2,865)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, First-Person
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Exploration, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $20.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleExplorationFirst-PersonStory RichMysteryCasualVRInvestigation
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Puzzle.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frogwares Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,479 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (80% of 14,479)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Multiplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:MysteryStory RichPuzzleInvestigationPoint & ClickFirst-PersonCasualController
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Her Story
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Investigation, Exploration and Puzzle.
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
Her Story at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sam Barlow Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,394 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,394)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Investigation, Typing, Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:InvestigationExplorationPuzzlePoint & ClickStory RichSimulationCasual
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The Witness
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Exploration and First-Person.
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
The Witness at a glance Released 2016 Studio Thekla, Inc. Player sentiment 84% positive of 21,324 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 21,324)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, First-Person
Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleExplorationFirst-PersonIndieMysteryCasualStory Rich
- 10
Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Mystery and Indie; released around the same time (2019).
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 33,900)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Detective, Puzzle, Mystery, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $6.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleMysteryIndieSimulationStory RichInvestigationPoint & Click
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including VR, First-Person and Casual; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 13,118)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, First-Person
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:VRFirst-PersonCasualPuzzleStory RichIndie
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Unpacking
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (2021).
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Unpacking at a glance Released 2021 Studio Witch Beam Player sentiment 93% positive of 40,694 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 40,694)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Relaxing, Cute, Casual, Pixel Graphics, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:CasualPuzzleStory RichSimulationIndiePoint & ClickFamily Friendly
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The Past Within
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Online Co-Op and Escape Room; released around the same time (2022).
The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.
The Past Within at a glance Released 2022 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,814 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 16,814)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, Escape Room
Why players like it: Co-op, Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Escape Room — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $5.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleOnline Co-OpEscape RoomMysteryPoint & ClickIndieStory Rich
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Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Puzzle.
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 29,068)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:Story RichIndiePuzzleMysteryPoint & ClickCasual
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Outer Wilds
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Mystery and Story Rich.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds at a glance Released http Studio Mobius Digital Player sentiment 96% positive of 107,214 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 107,214)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, First-Person
Why players like it: Exploration, Space, Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:ExplorationMysteryStory RichPuzzleIndieFirst-PersonSimulation
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Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer
Why it matched: both psychological, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, First-Person and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2019).
Hello Neighbor Multiplayer. Secret Neighbor is a Multiplayer Social Horror Game where a group of intruders try to rescue their friend from the Neighbor's creepy basement. Only problem is one of the intruders is the Neighbor in disguise.
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer at a glance Released 2019 Studio Hologryph Player sentiment 86% positive of 19,379 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 19,379)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Horror, Online Co-Op, PvP, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:Online Co-OpFirst-PersonFamily FriendlyMysteryIndiePuzzleCasual
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The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, First-Person and Exploration.
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable at a glance Released 2013 Studio Galactic Cafe Player sentiment 92% positive of 45,775 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 45,775)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, First-Person
Why players like it: Comedy, Narration, Indie, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:IndieFirst-PersonExplorationStory RichPuzzleCasual
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Inside the Backrooms
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Online Co-Op and Exploration; released around the same time (2022).
Inside the Backrooms is a horror multiplayer game mixed with different mechanics that will make you spend an intense night with friends. Explore, think, interact, but be careful, it is rumored that there are several entities wishing to find you...
Inside the Backrooms at a glance Released 2022 Studio MrFatcat Player sentiment 80% positive of 46,767 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 46,767)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Puzzle, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $6.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzleOnline Co-OpExplorationFirst-PersonMysteryVRStory Rich
- 19
Syberia
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and Casual.
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Syberia at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,824 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 6,824)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Escape Room
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Female Protagonist, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $12.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Escape Simulator:Point & ClickPuzzleCasualStory RichMysteryEscape Room
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The Operator
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Investigation, Puzzle and Mystery; released around the same time (2024).
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
The Operator at a glance Released 2024 Studio Bureau 81 Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,837 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 8,837)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Detective, Investigation, Conspiracy, Puzzle, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $13.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:InvestigationPuzzleMysterySimulationPoint & ClickStory Rich
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Mystery; released around the same time (2018).
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,197)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, Escape Room
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:PuzzlePoint & ClickMysteryEscape RoomIndieStory Rich
- 22
What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, First-Person and Mystery; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 52,603)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, First-Person
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:Story RichFirst-PersonMysteryExplorationIndiePuzzle
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Chained Together
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Simulation and Exploration; released around the same time (2024).
Climb up from the depths of Hell. Scale various worlds solo or chained together with your friends in the 1-4 player platforming sensation.
Chained Together at a glance Released 2024 Studio Anegar Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 63,719 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 63,719)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Co-op, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Co-op, Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $3.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:CasualSimulationExplorationOnline Co-OpMysteryController
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OneShot
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Puzzle.
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 64,849)
Matches Escape Simulator on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Simulator: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Simulator:Story RichIndiePuzzleExplorationCasual
Common questions
What game is most like Escape Simulator?
We Were Here Together, on the evidence we have. It both psychological, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing. 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 Escape Simulator" 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 Escape Simulator. 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.