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24 games like Volcano Princess (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Volcano Princess 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

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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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  • PC
  • PlayStation

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The short version

  • Closest match: Persona 4 Golden, which both story-rich and strategy.
  • Volcano Princess is tagged Life Sim, Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG, Anime, Dating Sim, Simulation, Female Protagonist 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.
  • 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Volcano Princess

The five things Steam players tag Volcano Princess 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. Life Sim
  2. Multiple Endings
  3. Choices Matter
  4. RPG
  5. Anime
Volcano Princess at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (98% of 49,009)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$10.99

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

    Persona 4 Golden

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and Anime; released around the same time (2020).

    A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

    Persona 4 Golden at a glance
    Released2020StudioATLUS
    Player sentiment97% positive of 87,112Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 87,112)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: JRPG, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Anime, Turn-Based Combat — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $19.99 — $9.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:JRPGStory RichAnimeTurn-Based CombatRPGMultiple EndingsDating SimStrategy

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  2. 2

    Persona 3 Reload

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Anime; released around the same time (2024).

    Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

    Persona 3 Reload at a glance
    Released2024StudioATLUS
    Player sentiment94% positive of 62,647Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 62,647)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Anime, Party-Based RPG, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $59.99 — $49.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:JRPGRPGAnimeDating SimStory RichStrategyVisual NovelTurn-Based Combat

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  3. 3

    Love Is All Around

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Dating Sim, Visual Novel and Multiple Endings; released around the same time (2023).

    The player becomes Gu Yi, uses the first-person perspective to immerse himself in meeting six beauties, and embarks on a joyful and sweet love journey with them. Six girls that are charming, innocent, intelligent, wild, sexy, glamorous, who will go to the end with you is up to you to decide.

    Love Is All Around at a glance
    Released2023Studiointiny
    Player sentiment93% positive of 45,888Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 45,888)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG

    Why players like it: Dating Sim, Sexual Content, Singleplayer, FMV, Visual Novel — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $9.99 — $1.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Dating SimVisual NovelMultiple EndingsChoices MatterStory RichRPGDramaFemale Protagonist

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  4. 4

    Octopath Traveler

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich.

    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 Volcano Princess on: 4 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG, Anime

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $59.99 — $49.00 pricier

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

    Shared with Volcano Princess:RPGJRPGStory RichTurn-Based CombatStrategyAnimeChoices MatterMultiple Endings

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  5. 5

    Persona 5 Royal

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and Turn-Based Combat; released around the same time (2022).

    Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!

    Persona 5 Royal at a glance
    Released2022StudioATLUS
    Player sentiment96% positive of 138,589Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 138,589)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based Combat, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $59.99 — $49.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:JRPGStory RichTurn-Based CombatAnimeRPGDating SimMultiple EndingsVisual Novel

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  6. 6

    Sultan's Game

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2025).

    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 Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $19.99 — $9.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:RPGSimulationStrategyStory RichTime ManagementChoices MatterMultiple EndingsDrama

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  7. 7

    LoveChoice

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 10 player tags including Dating Sim, Choices Matter and Story Rich; released around the same time (2021).

    "What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.

    LoveChoice at a glance
    Released2021StudioAkaba Studio
    Player sentiment92% positive of 36,611Price$1.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 36,611)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 4 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: Romance, Dating Sim, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Visual Novel — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $1.99 — $9.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Dating SimChoices MatterStory RichVisual NovelMultiple EndingsCuteSimulationIndie

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  8. 8

    Path Of Wuxia

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Indie and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2022).

    Path of Wuxia combines classic wuxia world and youthful school life with anime art style, features simulation gameplay well known by Heluo fans. Play as a young Xia who join the academy known as the Hermitic Pavilions of Xia, grow strong along with various schoolmates and seek your own path of Xia.

    Path Of Wuxia at a glance
    Released2022Studio香港商河洛互動娛樂股份有限公司
    Player sentiment78% positive of 30,399Price$34.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 30,399)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: RPG, Indie, Martial Arts, Turn-Based, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $34.99 — $24.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:RPGIndieFemale ProtagonistTime ManagementTurn-Based CombatChoices MatterDating SimAnime

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  9. 9

    Metaphor: ReFantazio

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Turn-Based Combat; released around the same time (2024).

    After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

    Metaphor: ReFantazio at a glance
    Released2024StudioATLUS
    Player sentiment90% positive of 42,897Price$69.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 42,897)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Anime

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $69.99 — $59.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:RPGJRPGTurn-Based CombatAnimeStory RichTime ManagementStrategy

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  10. 10

    Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, RPG and Time Management; released around the same time (2021).

    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 Volcano Princess on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Anime

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $4.79 — $6.20 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:SimulationRPGTime ManagementAnimeJRPGFemale ProtagonistStory RichDrama

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  11. 11

    Library Of Ruina

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Strategy and Turn-Based Combat; released around the same time (2021).

    "May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.

    Library Of Ruina at a glance
    Released2021StudioProjectMoon
    Player sentiment94% positive of 44,826Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 44,826)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: Story Rich, Card Game, Strategy, Difficult, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $29.99 — $19.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Story RichStrategyTurn-Based CombatIndieVisual NovelAnimeRPG

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  12. 12

    The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Visual Novel, Multiple Endings and Story Rich; released around the same time (2024).

    He is a bandit who sells lives. She is a mute girl seeking revenge. In a famine-ravaged ancient China, a ruthless trafficker escorts four girls to a demon's feast. But when a deadly secret is revealed, a cold transaction turns into a journey of redemption. A dark visual novel about an unlikely bond.

    The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty at a glance
    Released2024Studio零创游戏(ZerocreationGame)
    Player sentiment94% positive of 59,944Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 59,944)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: Visual Novel, Historical, Multiple Endings, Cooking, Interactive Fiction — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $9.99 — $1.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Visual NovelMultiple EndingsStory RichDating SimAnimeCuteDramaRPG

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  13. 13

    Eternal Senia

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Anime, RPG and Female Protagonist.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    Eternal Senia at a glance
    Released2015StudioSanctum Games
    Player sentiment97% positive of 12,057PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 12,057)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: Anime, Free to Play, RPG, Female Protagonist, RPGMaker — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:AnimeRPGFemale ProtagonistIndieStory RichJRPGCuteMultiple Endings

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  14. 14

    Mirror

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Anime, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

    This is a game that combines match-3, GALGAME elements and beauties. If you want to learn more about those beauties, you need to best them first. How the story goes is choice-based so your choices will ultimately decide their fate.

    Mirror at a glance
    Released2018StudioKAGAMI WORKS
    Player sentiment96% positive of 84,022Price$1.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 84,022)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: Sexual Content, Nudity, Hentai, Mature, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $1.99 — $9.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:AnimeFemale ProtagonistVisual NovelDating SimRPGCuteStory RichJRPG

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  15. 15

    HuniePop

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Anime, Dating Sim and Cute.

    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

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 31,679)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: Nudity, Mature, Sexual Content, Anime, Dating Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $9.99 — $1.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:AnimeDating SimCuteIndieRPGStory RichStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and RPG.

    Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky at a glance
    Released2004StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment94% positive of 10,375Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 10,375)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, RPG, Anime, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $19.99 — $9.00 pricier

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

    Shared with Volcano Princess:JRPGStory RichRPGAnimeFemale ProtagonistTurn-Based CombatStrategy

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  17. 17

    Beholder

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Choices Matter, Strategy and Simulation.

    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 Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $13.99 — $3.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Choices MatterStrategySimulationStory RichMultiple EndingsIndieRPG

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  18. 18

    Legend of Mortal

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Choices Matter and Multiple Endings; released around the same time (2024).

    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 Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $19.99 — $9.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:RPGChoices MatterMultiple EndingsDramaDating SimStrategyIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  19. 19

    Crusader Kings III

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).

    Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

    Crusader Kings III at a glance
    Released2020StudioDevelopment Studio
    Player sentiment90% positive of 143,235Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 143,235)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Life Sim, Choices Matter, RPG

    Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $49.99 — $39.00 pricier

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

    Shared with Volcano Princess:StrategyMedievalSimulationRPGLife SimChoices Matter

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  20. 20

    Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Simulation and Indie.

    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 Volcano Princess on: 1 of 5 — Anime

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $24.99 — $14.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Story RichSimulationIndieStrategyCuteAnimeVisual Novel

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    Chinese Parents

    Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Life Sim, Simulation and RPG.

    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

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 27,000)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Life Sim, RPG, Anime

    Why players like it: Life Sim, Psychological Horror, Memes, Simulation, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $9.99 — $1.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Life SimSimulationRPGIndieDating SimAnimeCuteStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

    Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Choices Matter.

    Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.

    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales at a glance
    Released2018StudioCD PROJEKT RED
    Player sentiment90% positive of 17,339Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 17,339)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, RPG

    Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Card Game, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $19.99 — $9.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:RPGStory RichChoices MatterFemale ProtagonistStrategyMedievalVisual Novel

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    The Test

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Multiple Endings and Story Rich; 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 Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG

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

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $1.19 — $9.80 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:SimulationMultiple EndingsStory RichChoices MatterVisual NovelRPGJRPG

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    The Coffin of Andy and Leyley

    Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Multiple Endings and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2023).

    Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.

    The Coffin of Andy and Leyley at a glance
    Released2023StudioKit9 Studio
    Player sentiment96% positive of 39,241Price$11.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 39,241)

    Matches Volcano Princess on: 3 of 5 — Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG

    Why players like it: Psychological, Dark Comedy, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Volcano Princess: $11.99 — $1.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Volcano Princess:Story RichMultiple EndingsChoices MatterVisual NovelDramaHand-drawnFemale ProtagonistRPG

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Volcano Princess?

Persona 4 Golden, on the evidence we have. It both story-rich 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 Volcano Princess" 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 Volcano Princess. 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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