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24 games like Punch Club (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Punch Club 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.

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The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Do Not Feed the Monkeys, which both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy.
  • Punch Club is tagged Management, Pixel Graphics, Time Management, Boxing, Beat 'em up, RPG, Fighting, 2D Fighter 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.
  • 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
  • 1 are from the same studio: Graveyard Keeper.

Why players value Punch Club

The five things Steam players tag Punch Club 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.

  1. Management
  2. Pixel Graphics
  3. Time Management
  4. Boxing
  5. Beat 'em up
Punch Club at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (80% of 15,767)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$9.99

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

  1. 1

    Do Not Feed the Monkeys

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Management, Choices Matter and 2D; released around the same time (2018).

    A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

    Do Not Feed the Monkeys at a glance
    Released2018StudioFictiorama Studios
    Player sentiment94% positive of 12,706Price$15.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 12,706)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Management, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Point & Click, Political Sim, Management, Dark Humor, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $15.99 — $6.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:ManagementChoices Matter2DStory RichPixel GraphicsFunnySimulation

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  2. 2

    Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Story Rich and Management; 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
    Released2017StudioScott Cawthon
    Player sentiment94% positive of 33,261PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 33,261)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Management, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:SimulationStory RichManagementFunnyPixel GraphicsRetro

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  3. 3

    Beholder

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Choices Matter, Simulation and Story Rich; 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
    Released2016StudioAlawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
    Player sentiment92% positive of 31,040Price$13.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 31,040)

    Matches Punch Club on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $13.99 — $4.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Choices MatterSimulationStory Rich2DRPG

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  4. 4

    Papers, Please

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Pixel Graphics and Story Rich; released around the same time (2013).

    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
    Released2013StudioLucas Pope
    Player sentiment97% positive of 80,337Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 80,337)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:SimulationPixel GraphicsStory RichRetro2D

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  5. 5

    Tropico 6

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Management and Funny; 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
    Released2019StudioLimbic Entertainment
    Player sentiment88% positive of 29,431Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 29,431)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Management

    Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Punch Club:SimulationManagementFunnyChoices MatterStory Rich

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  6. 6

    Octopath Traveler

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Pixel Graphics and Story Rich; 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
    Released2018StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment86% positive of 17,150Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 17,150)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Management, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)

    Shared with Punch Club:RPGPixel GraphicsStory RichChoices MatterManagementSimulation

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  7. 7

    Graveyard Keeper

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Lazy Bear Games; both story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, RPG and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.

    Graveyard Keeper at a glance
    Released2018StudioLazy Bear Games
    Player sentiment85% positive of 55,183Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 55,183)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Management, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Crafting, RPG, Simulation, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Pixel GraphicsRPGSimulationManagement2DStory Rich

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  8. 8

    Warspear Online

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Pixel Graphics, RPG and Retro; released around the same time (2017).

    Create your hero and dive into an epic 2D MMORPG! Explore a vast open world, conquer castles, battle in free-for-all PvP, team up in guilds, join Alliance wars, explore dungeons, and celebrate with fun in-game events!

    Warspear Online at a glance
    Released2017StudioTitulum Enterprises Limited
    Player sentiment72% positive of 3,147PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 3,147)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: MMORPG, Free to Play, Pixel Graphics, Massively Multiplayer, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Pixel GraphicsRPGRetro2DStory Rich

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  9. 9

    Tekken 7

    Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fighting, Arcade and Sports; released around the same time (2015).

    Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

    Tekken 7 at a glance
    Released2015StudioBandai Namco Entertainment
    Player sentiment84% positive of 95,338Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 95,338)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Action, Multiplayer, Competitive, Arcade — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)

    Shared with Punch Club:FightingArcadeSportsStory RichBeat 'em up2D Fighter

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  10. 10

    Sultan's Game

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Simulation 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
    Released2025StudioDouble Cross
    Player sentiment94% positive of 35,014Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 35,014)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Management, Time Management

    Why players like it: RPG, Simulation, Adventure, Tabletop, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:RPGSimulationStory RichTime ManagementChoices MatterManagement

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  11. 11

    Legend of Mortal

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Choices Matter and Funny.

    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
    Released2024StudioObb Studio Inc.
    Player sentiment76% positive of 37,783Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 37,783)

    Matches Punch Club on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: RPG, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Lore-Rich, Replay Value — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:RPGChoices MatterFunny2DRetro

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  12. 12

    Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 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
    Released2018StudioProjectMoon
    Player sentiment94% positive of 56,811Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 56,811)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Management

    Why players like it: Management, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:ManagementStory RichSimulation2D

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  13. 13

    Kingdom: Classic

    Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, 2D and Management; 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
    Released2015StudioNoio
    Player sentiment91% positive of 22,707PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 22,707)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Management, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Simulation2DManagementRPGPixel Graphics

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  14. 14

    The Banner Saga

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2014).

    Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

    The Banner Saga at a glance
    Released2014StudioStoic
    Player sentiment89% positive of 15,950Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 15,950)

    Matches Punch Club on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Indie, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:RPGStory RichChoices Matter2D

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  15. 15

    911 Operator

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Management and Choices Matter; 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
    Released2017StudioJutsu Games
    Player sentiment89% positive of 19,785Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 19,785)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Management

    Why players like it: Simulation, Strategy, Management, Singleplayer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:SimulationManagementChoices Matter2D

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  16. 16

    Fallout Shelter

    Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Management, Simulation and 2D; released around the same time (2015).

    Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.

    Fallout Shelter at a glance
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment88% positive of 82,585PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 82,585)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Management

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: Free — free

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)

    Shared with Punch Club:ManagementSimulation2DRPGFunny

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  17. 17

    Beholder 2

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Choices Matter, Simulation and Story Rich; 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
    Released2018StudioAlawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
    Player sentiment87% positive of 8,144Price$17.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 8,144)

    Matches Punch Club on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: Dystopian , Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $17.99 — $8.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Choices MatterSimulationStory Rich2D

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  18. 18

    Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition

    Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fighting, 2D Fighter and Arcade; released around the same time (2013).

    Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition enhances the bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios. Featuring six new playable characters, over 30 new skins, and 60 new S.T.A.R. Labs missions, this edition packs a punch.

    Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition at a glance
    Released2013StudioNetherRealm Studios
    Player sentiment86% positive of 20,131Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 20,131)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Superhero, Action, Multiplayer, Comic Book — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Fighting2D FighterArcadeBeat 'em upStory Rich2D

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  19. 19

    Loop Hero

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Choices Matter and 2D.

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    Loop Hero at a glance
    Released2021StudioFour Quarters
    Player sentiment93% positive of 36,517Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 36,517)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Time Management

    Why players like it: Tactical, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Deckbuilding, Rogue-lite — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Pixel GraphicsChoices Matter2DStory RichTime ManagementRPG

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  20. 20

    The Test

    Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Story Rich and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2020).

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    The Test at a glance
    Released2020StudioRandumb Studios
    Player sentiment97% positive of 20,122Price$1.19

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 20,122)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $1.19 — $8.80 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:SimulationStory RichPixel GraphicsChoices MatterRPG

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  21. 21

    Undertale

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2015).

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    Undertale at a glance
    Released2015Studio8-4
    Player sentiment96% positive of 338,731Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 338,731)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Story RichChoices MatterPixel GraphicsFunnyRPG2DRetro

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    Mr.Mine

    Why it matched: both strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, 2D and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2020).

    Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!

    Mr.Mine at a glance
    Released2020StudioPlaysaurus
    Player sentiment92% positive of 18,635PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 18,635)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Management, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Idler, Clicker, Simulation, Strategy, Mining — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Simulation2DPixel GraphicsRPGManagementCartoony

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  23. 23

    Emily is Away

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).

    Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative.

    Emily is Away at a glance
    Released2015StudioKyle Seeley
    Player sentiment89% positive of 32,339PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 32,339)

    Matches Punch Club on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Choices Matter, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Story RichChoices MatterSimulationRetroPixel Graphics2DFunny

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  24. 24

    Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Simulation and RPG.

    A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

    Touhou Mystia's Izakaya at a glance
    Released2021Studio二色幽紫蝶
    Player sentiment99% positive of 32,698Price$4.79

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (99% of 32,698)

    Matches Punch Club on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Time Management

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Casual, Simulation, RPG, Time Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Punch Club: $4.79 — $5.20 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Punch Club:Pixel GraphicsSimulationRPGTime Management2DStory Rich1990's

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Common questions

What game is most like Punch Club?

Do Not Feed the Monkeys, 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 Punch Club" 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 Punch Club. 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.

What else did the makers of Punch Club do?

Graveyard Keeper is also from Lazy Bear Games, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

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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