Games Like Death in the Gulag

Immortality is not a blessing, it is a burden. As Milton Clarke, you work at the 47/B Mandatory Sleep Hospital, review documents, surf the internet, and decide who will no longer exist. You don’t kill anyone. You only “put them to sleep.” The rules are clear. Every decision has consequences.

Why similar: Political 62.5% ★, Dark Humor 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, RPG 5.7%, 2D 2.9%

A short musical theater play set in dystopian Eastern Europe, based on a biblical story.

Why similar: Political 60.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Story Rich 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

The Tunnels is a procedural maze environment, where everyone loses except grief What can only be the final truth is a mirror showing us what remains of our humanity. There is, however, an end to reach in this hallway.

Why similar: Political 73.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 26%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Lead Da Revolushun in Goblin Shaman! The only RPG where your party outnumbers your enemies. Lead a goblin horde in their fight for freedom against the oppressive hobgoblins & orcs in this epic revolutionary tale.

Why similar: Political 57.1% ★, Dark Humor 28%, RPG 9.4%, 2D 2.7%, Story Rich 2.6%

Await your verdict in a luxury apartment that can execute you. Your behavior is judged. Survive long enough and you might be pardoned.

Why similar: Political 58.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Minimalist 6%

Who am “you”? Who am “you’”? depends on only the selection of “me”. There would be 7 days to find who you are. You may or may not notice the "I" at first during that time.

Why similar: Political 46.2% ★, Dark Humor 26.9%, Incremental 20.6%, 2D 4.1%, Story Rich 1.2%

A narrative adventure game about being trapped at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. For fans of To the Moon, Gone Home, and Night in the Woods.

Why similar: Political 42.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Minimalist 7.4%, Dialogue Heavy 7%

Save animals in this fun and original game! Play as Bryce the Steer in daring missions which help make the world a better place for all its inhabitants!

Why similar: Political 62.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%, Story Rich 4.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Scandal strikes the nation and J. Epstein is in the thick of it. What follows is a web of mystery that exposes the institutions that are rotten to the core. Who's compromised?

Why similar: Political 60.7% ★, Dark Humor 21.6%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Story Rich 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Remembering the COVID-19 pandemic... It started in the year 2020. The events that unfolded in a cafe in Tokyo are now a nostalgic memory. Sit back, brew yourself a hot cup of coffee (or tea), and immerse yourself in the stories of the staff and different customers who visited the cafe.

Why similar: Political 58.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Dark Humor 19.1%, Story Rich 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

A Doctor's Term is a first person, narrative experience with pivotal choices set in an ominous sci-fi government facility: The Ministry of Health — Enter a story of treating menacing medical cases where daily work often defies expectations...

Why similar: Political 43.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Walking Simulator 21.7%, Dialogue Heavy 6.5%, Story Rich 1.5%

Floor 13: Deep State is a dynamically generated dystopian thriller, inspired by the 90’s classic Floor 13 and created by its original team. In a free society, citizens make their own decisions, can challenge authority, and are able to speak their truth. Your job is to put a stop to that.

Why similar: Political 71.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 24.8%, Story Rich 3.6%

‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events.

Why similar: Political 46.8% ★, Dark Humor 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 3.2%

An ancient custom is invoked, and five kingdoms send their young heirs to play a legendary game. Build relationships, form alliances, and win the crown in this high-stakes game of woodland politics and social maneuvering.

Why similar: Political 37.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 23.5%, RPG 18.1%, Minimalist 10.6%, Dialogue Heavy 5.2%

Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation

Why similar: Political 46.9% ★, RPG 28.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 7.1%, Story Rich 3.1%

Explore the liminal corridors of a company that only... rotates documents? This short artistic Indie title combines 2D exploration with paper physics to create a truly unique experience.

Why similar: Political 47.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Minimalist 10.8%, 2D 3.1%

Judge the Fate of the Dead in this satirical, bureaucratic, decision-making game. Talk to Souls, check their documents, reference Holy Texts and decide if they're going Up or Down. Follow the Rules or trust your own moral compass and see where your choices take you - hopefully not the Elevator Down.

Why similar: Political 70.4% ★, Dark Humor 21.6%, Story Rich 3.7%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Shape the news. Sway the nation. A visual novel where your choices on-air shift the world.

Why similar: Political 65.2% ★, Dark Humor 28.2%, 2D 3.5%, Story Rich 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Did you ever want to start your own company and convert it into a cult?

Why similar: Political 66.4% ★, Incremental 28%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

You decide how a civil war in the country of Izgub is supposed to end. Visual novel with strong themes of war, political violence and moral dilemma.

Why similar: Political 44.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Dark Humor 16.8%, RPG 13.7%, 2D 3.4%

A political idle game about building a campaign operation from nothing. Hire staff, manage scandals, lose elections, and spend your political captial on upgrades that make the next run faster. Climb 12 tiers of office from Dog Catcher to President. Freedonia needs a leader. You'll do.

Why similar: Political 58% ★, Dark Humor 34.9%, Minimalist 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

An Intergalactic Sheriff needs to solve the mystery of a new terrorist known as the Dragon Whisperer before it is too late. For fans of Science Fiction and Anime, as well as Visual Novel enthusiasts who want to uncover every secret ending there is.

Why similar: RPG 36.3%, Interactive Fiction 32.4%, Incremental 25.5%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A casual text game where the player, chosen as a lucky leader, heads the "Economic Efficiency Optimization Department." Under a great president, they must boost economic benefits and government efficiency within 100 days.

Why similar: Political 44.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Incremental 17.7%, Dark Humor 16.1%, 2D 2.2%

You are VatBorn™ -- an artificial consciousness uploaded into a disposable memetic plasmid body. Your purpose: to provide frontline customer service at mega-bank Multiverse Mutual. BANKWAVE is narrative document / customer service simulation with escape room elements.

Why similar: Political 67.8% ★, Dark Humor 26.3%, 2D 3.4%, Story Rich 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A 1-bit exploration through a decaying city of the dead. Get lost in dialogue trees, leaf through weighty tomes, and make friends or enemies with the superstitious locals.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.8%, RPG 22.3%, Political 21.6% ★, Walking Simulator 20.5%, Minimalist 7.1%

What would you do if you can stop the time? Be the master of time? Or do some crazy things that you've never done?

Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Interactive Fiction 31.1%, Incremental 24.4%, 2D 4.6%, Story Rich 3.5%

Waking up at the bottom of a brown world, an amnesiac bee faces a dreadful choice: the pornocracy of the Queen of Flies or complicity in the crimes of a perverted incel spider. Can she crawl out of the pit and defend her identity?

Why similar: Political 46.6% ★, Dark Humor 21.9%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Story Rich 3.4%

FREE DUROV – Dive into the most meme-worthy horror game. Experience the hardships of prison life and try to escape by securing the encryption keys. Save anonymity!

Why similar: Political 68.7% ★, Dark Humor 31.3%

Do you have what it takes to survive the cutthroat competition of the campaign trail and become the next US President? It’s time to rub elbows, oversell your scant promises, and engineer a few scandals―because nobody gets into the White House without getting a little dirty.

Why similar: Political 100% ★

The moon is falling, and the world nears its end. You play as Hill, a museum curator who chooses to stay on Earth. There, you meet 12, a mysterious red-haired woman who keeps you company as the world fades. Through your final conversations, you uncover her secret—and perhaps, the reason you stayed.

Why similar: Political 26.1% ★, RPG 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 25.1%, Incremental 11.3%, Dark Humor 9%

Open-world life simulation RPG. Non-linear story, you decide who to join and who to fight. You can become anything you want to be, from a criminal to a businessman. Procedurally generated open World.

Why similar: Political 65.8% ★, RPG 30.6%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Welcome to Forward Green, Dave, we hope you're excited. Project Lagoon Breeze is a great opportunity to make connections, oversee construction, and manage community relations on an international scale. This role requires resilience, but we know you're up for it. Are you ready to make a difference?

Why similar: Political 69% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Dialogue Heavy 4.6%, Story Rich 3.9%, 2D 2%

The river is a god, and they killed her. It’s time for ordinary people to hold them to account. Manage your team. Mix with ecoterrorists and godmen. Build your deck, follow leads and find allies. Make your case, and win the battle for the future.

Why similar: Political 51.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Dark Humor 16.1%, RPG 12.7%, 2D 2%

The St Christopher's School Lockdown is a subversive, irreverent point-and-click adventure set in a prestigious British institute. We strive to provide gamers with a stunning hand-drawn visual art style, thoughtful puzzles and minigames, and memorable writing.

Why similar: Political 65.6% ★, Dark Humor 30.7%, Story Rich 3.7%

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Political 36.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Incremental 18.2%, Dark Humor 15.3%, Dialogue Heavy 5.1%

A decision-making card game where you play as a king ruling a nation in the 1940s. As war breaks out in neighboring countries, you must lead wisely; swiping left or right to make choices. Your goal: keep your people safe, maintain stability, and avoid being drawn into the conflict rule for a decade.

Why similar: Political 72.8% ★, World War II 21.5% ★, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

As Editor of an independent newspaper, you are in charge of printing daily front pages. You decide which story you want to publish, and see the world change depending on your choices and actions. What kind of Editor will you become?

Why similar: Political 82.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Story Rich 2.7%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%

15-year-old Avani is tricked into starting an anti-science mob to pay off her mother's medical debts. Use classic turn-based tactics to convince the town to join your cause. It's silly. It's sad. It's scary. It's the Anti-Science Brigade. 50% of profits go to National Center for Science Education.

Why similar: Political 70% ★, RPG 23.1%, Story Rich 3.6%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

TCA is a punk deck bulding game with a twisted story, hand drawn with a ball pen. Collect cards and fight against demonic forces, childhood bullies and capitalism! It's an adventure with trash cards and social commentary.

Why similar: Political 58.7% ★, Dark Humor 32.9%, Dialogue Heavy 4.9%, 2D 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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.

Why similar: Political 94.6% ★, Story Rich 2.5%, 2D 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Time travel from the 2020 US to Edo Japan in this action-adventure game modernizing Tank Controls from 90's horror games. It's gonna be weird, political and bloody !

Why similar: Political 50% ★, Dark Humor 29.2%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Story Rich 3.8%

This casual tower defense game tells a story of factory strikes and workers' rights in 20th century industrial Zagreb.

Why similar: Political 73.6% ★, Minimalist 10.2%, Top-Down 7%, Story Rich 4.7%, 2D 3.5%

Ein klassisches Rollenspiel, reduziert auf den Zauber des alten Genres: Wortgewaltige Sprache. Fordernde Kämpfe. Drei, die einen Drachen töten – und was sie dazu führen mag. [German language only]

Why similar: Political 61.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%, RPG 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Asylum simulator. An interactive fiction about schizophrenia and finding meaning after near-death, with Disco Elysium-style mechanics.

Why similar: Political 51.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Dark Humor 19.5%, Story Rich 2%

The universe is at war, and you're just a bastard. What choice will you make: Survive through the cracks and survive, or be invincible and kill the Quartet? Can you still hold on to your heart?

Why similar: Political 54.5% ★, Dark Humor 28.8%, Minimalist 9.2%, Top-Down 5%, 2D 2.4%

Join Fania, a hungry panda, on an adorable whimsical journey through different places, solving puzzles, and meeting quirky characters. Help Fania collect ingredients, overcome challenges, and discover the ultimate recipe, all while spreading joy and smiles in this delightful adventure.

Why similar: Political 52.4% ★, Dark Humor 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Story Rich 3.1%, 2D 2.5%

Trapped in a snowbound medical camp, battlefield nurse May clings to a mysterious letter—a final hope. Uncover hidden truths, test fragile bonds, and navigate a path toward a distant sanatorium. Will you find salvation, or something far darker?

Why similar: Dark Humor 37.9%, Interactive Fiction 31.5%, RPG 25.5%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

It is 10:59PM on March 29th 2019. With one minute to go until Britain's exit from the European Union is formalised, you are ready to get to work. The UK's safety is in your hands. You are Border Force.

Why similar: Political 100% ★

Good morning! The story explores a distorted memory, blending reflection, twists, and roguelike chaos in a short game packed with hours of replayability.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.7%, Dark Humor 27.8%, RPG 18.5%, Incremental 16.6%, 2D 4.4%

A story about espionage, politics and war. Three secret agents meet a city that defies them.

Why similar: Political 47% ★, Dark Humor 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Top-Down 6.2%, 2D 2.8%

Explore unorthodox locations and meet avant-garde characters (in no way inspired by real-life personalities or events) in an indie RPG written like a road movie if a road movie was written like an indie RPG (it's not like a road movie).

Why similar: Political 37% ★, Dark Humor 36.9%, RPG 18.7%, 2D 3.5%, Story Rich 2.9%

A narrative walking experience through the real lives of women living under Islamic law in Iran. Their stories were never meant to be heard. Now you can walk through them.

Why similar: Political 65.7% ★, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Story Rich 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

"Liberty has rotted; only a New Order can save Americe." you are the President. To end chaos, you follow the "advanced experience" from the peninsula. Reorganize the USA into the Democratic People's Republic of Americe (DPRA). Achieve the true MAGA!

Why similar: Dark Humor 31.2%, Political 25.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 21.2%, RPG 16.9%, Story Rich 2.6%

It is a rabbit game for collecting 2d diamonds.2d hyper casual platform game.

Why similar: Political 73.7% ★, Platformer 18.8%, Story Rich 4.1%, 2D 2.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Silencer is a bureaucratic simulation game about censorship and misinformation in journalism and politics. As a low-level news censor employed by the authoritarian government, Ogalia, the player will interpret censorship protocols, read news articles, and decide if an article should be taken down.

Why similar: Political 70.8% ★, Dark Humor 25%, Story Rich 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

You wake up suddenly and find yourself in a mental hospital, facing numerous severely mentally ill patients, with your life hanging by a thread. Can you escape from here?

Why similar: Dark Humor 45%, Interactive Fiction 32.7%, RPG 21.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Have you noticed how everyone acts like whoever is most offended, wins? Society bends over backward for fragile feelings—but not here. Introducing the most offensive game ever—where nobody cares about your feelings. Shove ‘em up your ASS!

Why similar: Political 53.2% ★, Dark Humor 29.8%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D 3.5%

Old-school 2D platform game. You play as a warrior for freedom in the fight against hordes of socialists. 19 models enemies. 12 levels.

Why similar: Political 100% ★

Interrogate, investigate, and judge in an authoritarian regime. In Civil Purgatory, real-time AI-generated role-playing dialogue adds depth and dynamism to this narrative simulation full of moral dilemmas, where you decide who walks free… and who doesn’t.

Why similar: Political 93% ★, Story Rich 3.4%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

As the checkpoint guard in the only safe zone of the dystopian Republic of Valdoria, you decide who survives.

Why similar: Political 93.7% ★, Story Rich 3%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%