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24 games like Notes of Soul (2026)

Recomputed 2 September 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Notes of Soul 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: Chinese Parents, which both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing.
  • Notes of Soul is tagged Horror, Massively Multiplayer, Sexual Content, Action, Adventure, Indie, Nudity, RPG 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.
  • 7 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

  1. 1

    Chinese Parents

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, RPG and Indie; released around the same time (2018).

    In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?

    Chinese Parents at a glance
    Released2018Studio墨鱼玩游戏
    Player sentiment91% positive of 27,000Price$9.99

    CasualRPGIndieFunnyStrategySurvival HorrorMatureHorror

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  2. 2

    Immortal Soul: Black Survival

    Why it matched: both survival, horror and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Nudity; released around the same time (2019).

    Black Survival is a Real-Time Survival Game, where you must survive by any means out of 10 competitors in a deserted island. Make split-second decisions with a single click! Immerse yourself in the fierce battle for survival; you do not have a second to spare! Search, Craft, Attack, and Run!

    Immortal Soul: Black Survival at a glance
    Released2019StudioNimble Neuron
    Player sentiment82% positive of 5,431PriceNot listed

    StrategyIndieNudityRPGSexual ContentHorrorEarly AccessMature

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  3. 3

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror 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
    Released2019StudioSteel Wool Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 13,118Price$29.99

    HorrorSurvival HorrorCasualIndieStrategyFunny

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  4. 4

    Transformice

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Funny and Casual; released around the same time (2015).

    Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

    Transformice at a glance
    Released2015StudioAtelier 801
    Player sentiment88% positive of 28,934PriceFree

    Massively MultiplayerFunnyCasualRacingOnline Co-OpIndieStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  5. 5

    Faeria

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Massively Multiplayer and Indie; released around the same time (2017).

    With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.

    Faeria at a glance
    Released2017StudioAbrakam Entertainment SA
    Player sentiment84% positive of 7,213Price$19.99

    StrategyMassively MultiplayerIndieRPGCasualEarly Access

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  6. 6

    The Isle

    Why it matched: both survival, horror and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Early Access and Third Person; released around the same time (2015).

    Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.

    The Isle at a glance
    Released2015StudioAfterthought LLC
    Player sentiment80% positive of 119,583Price$19.99

    Massively MultiplayerEarly AccessThird PersonHorrorRPGStrategyIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  7. 7

    Knight Online

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).

    The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!

    Knight Online at a glance
    Released2016StudioNoah System
    Player sentiment51% positive of 11,259PriceFree

    Massively MultiplayerRPGStrategyCasualHorror

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  8. 8

    Who's Your Daddy?!

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Online Co-Op and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).

    Who's Your Daddy is a casual multiplayer game featuring a clueless father attempting to prevent his infant son from certain death. Play with up to 7 of your friends, and test your parenting skills in a competitive setup with wacky physics and over 67 potentially ominous household items.

    Who's Your Daddy?! at a glance
    Released2016StudioEvil Tortilla Games
    Player sentiment80% positive of 31,936Price$9.99

    FunnyOnline Co-OpStrategyCasualIndieEarly AccessThird Person

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  9. 9

    Liar's Bar

    Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Online Co-Op and Indie.

    Dive into this multiplayer online experience set in a sketchy bar where the games are as dangerous as the patrons. Join a table of 4 and test your skills in Liar's Dice and Liar's Deck, where lying and bluffing are key to victory. Ready for a night at Liar's Bar?

    Liar's Bar at a glance
    Released2024StudioCurve Animation
    Player sentiment90% positive of 56,220Price$6.99

    CasualOnline Co-OpIndieFunnyHorrorStrategyEarly Access

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  10. 10

    Art of War: Red Tides

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Early Access and Indie; released around the same time (2016).

    Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!

    Art of War: Red Tides at a glance
    Released2016StudioGame Science
    Player sentiment79% positive of 6,954PriceFree

    StrategyEarly AccessIndieCasualHorror

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  11. 11

    Propnight

    Why it matched: both survival, horror and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2021).

    Join a thrilling party in Propnight, a multiplayer hide-and-seek game.

    Propnight at a glance
    Released2021StudioFNTASTIC
    Player sentiment64% positive of 20,129PriceNot listed

    HorrorSurvival HorrorOnline Co-OpThird PersonFunnyCasualSexual Content

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  12. 12

    Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer

    Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).

    Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.

    Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer at a glance
    Released2017Studio8Floor
    Player sentiment60% positive of 80,320PriceFree

    StrategyCasualMassively MultiplayerIndieOnline Co-OpFunny

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  13. 13

    HuniePop

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 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
    Released2015StudioHuniePot
    Player sentiment96% positive of 31,679Price$9.99

    NudityMatureSexual ContentIndieCasualRPGStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  14. 14

    Astral Party

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sexual Content, Strategy and Casual.

    Astral Party is a multiplayer party game populated by cute anime girls! Choose your favorite character, strategize skills & cards, and roll the dice to destroy friendships in this unique board game.

    Astral Party at a glance
    Released2024StudioSTAR ENGINE PROJECT
    Player sentiment55% positive of 21,257PriceFree

    Sexual ContentStrategyCasualNudityFunnyRPGIndieMature

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  15. 15

    ShellShock Live

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2020).

    Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.

    ShellShock Live at a glance
    Released2020StudiokChamp Games
    Player sentiment93% positive of 35,594Price$9.99

    StrategyCasualOnline Co-OpEarly AccessMassively MultiplayerIndieFunny

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    Bendy and the Dark Revival

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Indie; released around the same time (2022).

    Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance
    Released2022StudioJoey Drew Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 16,194Price$5.99

    HorrorSurvival HorrorIndieStrategyCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  17. 17

    100% Orange Juice

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual.

    100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.

    100% Orange Juice at a glance
    Released2014StudioOrange_Juice
    Player sentiment91% positive of 30,159Price$6.99

    StrategyIndieCasualFunnySurvival Horror

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  18. 18

    Town of Salem

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Indie and RPG.

    Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.

    Town of Salem at a glance
    Released2014StudioBlankMediaGames
    Player sentiment88% positive of 36,262Price$4.99

    StrategyIndieRPGCasualFunnyMassively Multiplayer

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  19. 19

    SMITE 2

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Early Access, Third Person and Strategy.

    Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.

    SMITE 2 at a glance
    Released2024StudioTitan Forge Games
    Player sentiment55% positive of 23,490PriceFree

    Early AccessThird PersonStrategyCasualRPGMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-Op

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  20. 20

    Shakes and Fidget

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Massively Multiplayer and Casual; released around the same time (2016).

    Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!

    Shakes and Fidget at a glance
    Released2016StudioPlaya Games GmbH
    Player sentiment92% positive of 36,847PriceFree

    RPGMassively MultiplayerCasualStrategyIndieFunny

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    20 Minutes Till Dawn

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Horror, Casual and Strategy; released around the same time (2023).

    20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

    20 Minutes Till Dawn at a glance
    Released2023Studioflanne
    Player sentiment90% positive of 29,083Price$4.99

    HorrorCasualStrategyRPG

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    Witch It

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Funny, Casual and Indie; released around the same time (2020).

    Witch It is a multiplayer hide & seek game set in a vibrant, magical world. Brave hunters seek hidden witches that curse their villages!

    Witch It at a glance
    Released2020StudioBarrel Roll Games
    Player sentiment89% positive of 19,870Price$19.99

    FunnyCasualIndieOnline Co-OpEarly AccessStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    The Long Drive

    Why it matched: both survival, horror and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Racing, Horror and Early Access; released around the same time (2019).

    Random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game.

    The Long Drive at a glance
    Released2019StudioGenesz
    Player sentiment88% positive of 56,256Price$15.99

    RacingHorrorEarly AccessSexual ContentIndieCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

    Why it matched: both survival, horror and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Online Co-Op and Survival Horror; 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
    Released2019StudioHologryph
    Player sentiment86% positive of 19,379Price$19.99

    HorrorOnline Co-OpSurvival HorrorFunnyIndieCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Notes of Soul?

Chinese Parents, on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror, strategy 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 Notes of Soul" 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 Notes of Soul. 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.

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