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Games Like Ghost Master®

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Strategy, Villain Protagonist, Funny.

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Grim spectres, howling banshees, and sly gremlins are yours to command as you unleash ghastly spirits on the town of Gravenville and scare the wits out of its citizens. In the world of the Ghost Master, spooks do your bidding, as you solve puzzles and unlock mysteries in a challenge that combines…

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Grim spectres, howling banshees, and sly gremlins are yours to command as you unleash ghastly spirits on the town of Gravenville and scare the wits out of its citizens. In the world of the Ghost Master, spooks do your bidding, as you solve puzzles and unlock mysteries in a challenge that combines the best of strategy, adventure, and...

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 1,940 reviews
Released: 2006-12-21
Developer: Sick Puppies
Publisher: Strategy First
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 36 min
Mean playtime: 3.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 38%

Overview

Ghost Master is a unique cult classic that blends tactical puzzle-solving with a delightful 'reverse horror' premise where you command spirits to haunt unsuspecting humans. These recommendations focus on games that feature villainous protagonists, dark humor, management-heavy gameplay, or the satisfying mechanics of causing chaos and fear in a simulated environment.

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  1. #1 Neighbours from Hell Compilation
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,107 reviews2013
    Dev: JoWooD ViennaPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.

    Why similar: Classic 36%, Comedy 35.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Funny 8.2%, Puzzle 8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same spirit of tactical pranking and causing frustration for unsuspecting victims.

  2. #2 Haunt the House: Terrortown
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,356 reviews2014
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Haunt your way through town in the dead of night! Possess objects to scare people away from a museum, a hospital, a theatre and a cruise ship. Will you be able to scare everyone out and reclaim what has been lost, before the night is over? A side-scrolling action puzzle game starring ghosts!

    Why similar: Comedy 35.6%, Supernatural 15.9%, Funny 15.8%, Puzzle 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: You play as a ghost possessing objects to scare away the town's inhabitants, mirroring the core loop of the seed game.

  3. #3 MachiaVillain
    96% matchMixed66% of 804 reviews2018
    Dev: Wild FactorPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!

    Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, Villain Protagonist 33.9%, Simulation 17.2%, Sandbox 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A management simulation where you build and run a haunted mansion to trap and scare victims.

  4. #4 Evil Genius 2: World Domination
    95% matchMixed69% of 13,106 reviews2021
    Dev: Rebellion
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind! Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and achieve global domination!

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 37.9%, Strategy 36.4%, Simulation 11.6%, Sandbox 5.3%, Funny 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A villain-protagonist management game that emphasizes base-building and dark humor.

  5. #5 The Fabulous Fear Machine
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2023
    Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: AMC Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style. As the Machine's new Master, you must sow fear and expand your influence by creating Legends, harvesting resources, manipulating events, and spying on your enemies.

    Why similar: Strategy 35.9%, Villain Protagonist 23.4%, Horror 20.7%, Simulation 16.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategy simulation focused on spreading fear and influence through urban legends and psychological manipulation.

  6. #6 War for the Overworld
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 8,052 reviews2015
    Dev: Brightrock GamesPub: Mythwright
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 30.3%, Strategy 23.6%, Sandbox 16.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Funny 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon management game that captures the dark comedy and villainous strategy of classic dungeon sims.

  7. #7 Lucius
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 10,826 reviews2012
    Dev: Shiver Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 48.6%, Horror 29.6%, Puzzle 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Funny 3%

    Why You'll Like It: You take on the role of a supernatural child causing fatal accidents, capturing the dark, villainous puzzle-solving vibe.

  8. #8 Zombie Night Terror
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 3,932 reviews2016
    Dev: NoClipPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.

    Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Villain Protagonist 18.6%, Puzzle 14.6%, Horror 12.3%, Comedy 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game where you control a zombie horde to cause widespread panic and destruction.

  9. #9 Ruinarch
    91% matchMixed63% of 1,397 reviews2023
    Dev: Maccima Games LLCPub: Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ruinarch is an evil god simulator and sandbox game where you mess with people’s lives for hilarious results! Make them vampires, werewolves or bard haters and cackle as the drama unfolds. Once you’re done, unleash a malicious buffet of spells and custom plagues to wipe them out and start anew!

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.1%, Strategy 25.6%, Simulation 13.8%, Sandbox 12.5%, Singleplayer 3%

    Why You'll Like It: A god-game that gives you the tools to cause chaos and misery for the inhabitants of a fantasy world.

  10. #10 CARRION
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 30,840 reviews2020
    Dev: Phobia Game StudioPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 65.3%, Horror 17.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A reverse-horror game where you play as an amorphous monster stalking and terrorizing humans in a facility.

  11. #11 Dungeons 3
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 18,642 reviews2017
    Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 27%, Strategy 23.5%, Comedy 23.1%, Funny 9.2%, Simulation 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon management with real-time strategy and a heavy dose of self-aware, dark humor.

  12. #12 Dungeon Keeper™ 2
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,240 reviews2024
    Dev: Bullfrog ProductionsPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.

    Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Classic 25.6%, Villain Protagonist 20.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic for dungeon management, focusing on building a lair and defending it against heroes.

  13. #13 GhostControl Inc.
    90% matchMostly Positive72% of 179 reviews2014
    Dev: bumblebeePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Manage a team of ghosthunters and free London from paranormal terror in turn-based battles. Develop your own strategy and build your business well.

    Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, Comedy 32.7%, Tactical 17.3%, Simulation 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A management-strategy game where you run a ghost-hunting business, offering a different perspective on the supernatural theme.

  14. #14 Overlord™: Raising Hell
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,547 reviews2008
    Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 39.7%, Comedy 25.4%, Strategy 15.4%, Funny 10%, Puzzle 7%

    Why You'll Like It: You control a dark lord and his minions to conquer the land, focusing on villainy and tactical minion management.

  15. #15 Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
    88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,319 reviews2018
    Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding.

    Why similar: Strategy 28%, Villain Protagonist 22.9%, Comedy 20.1%, Simulation 11.4%, Funny 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy game about causing a global outbreak and managing the resulting chaos.

  16. #16 Constructor
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 764 reviews2017
    Dev: System 3
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    You can’t rise to the top without taking a few others down. If that means engaging in a workplace accidents, dodgy deals, and a shifty trick or two then so be it! You're going to need every trick in the book if you want to go from small-time slumlord to property tycoon!

    Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, Comedy 25.7%, Simulation 16.9%, Classic 15.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A management sim that allows for underhanded tactics and sabotage against your competitors.

  17. #17 Cult of the Lamb
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 123,767 reviews2022
    Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

    Why similar: Strategy 55.3%, Funny 33.7%, Singleplayer 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines base management with dark, supernatural themes and a humorous, cult-leader protagonist.

  18. #18 Untitled Goose Game
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,353 reviews2020
    Dev: House HousePub: Panic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 30.6%, Comedy 29%, Funny 16.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Sandbox 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the pure joy of causing chaos and pranking humans in a sandbox environment.

  19. #19 Agent Awesome
    85% matchMixed62% of 930 reviews2015
    Dev: Chaos IndustriesPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Agent Awesome is a humorous strategy game in which you will have to help Agent A plan the perfect strategy to take down E.V.I.L., all of this in order to win a drunk dare. Awesome, right?

    Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Comedy 30.5%, Tactical 17.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical comedy game that focuses on planning and executing missions with a humorous tone.

  20. #20 Graveyard Keeper
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 52,820 reviews2018
    Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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.

    Why similar: Simulation 47.3%, Sandbox 42.9%, Singleplayer 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A management sim with a dark, morbid sense of humor that fits the supernatural aesthetic of the seed game.

  21. #21 Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes
    84% matchMixed62% of 468 reviews2010
    Dev: Silent Dreams
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Grotesque Tactics is a highly addictive tactical RPG combining elements of popular Western and Asian console RPGs.

    Why similar: Strategy 52%, Comedy 19.7%, Tactical 17%, Funny 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that uses parody and dark humor to subvert traditional fantasy tropes.

  22. #22 Party Hard
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 12,409 reviews2015
    Dev: Pinokl GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 35.8%, Strategy 33.2%, Comedy 10%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Funny 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical stealth game where you must eliminate party-goers in various ways without being caught.

  23. #23 Beholder
    80% matchVery Positive92% of 30,475 reviews2016
    Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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?

    Why similar: Strategy 53.9%, Simulation 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Singleplayer 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A management game about surveillance and moral choices, capturing the feeling of watching and manipulating others.

  24. #24 Ghost Master: Resurrection
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 392 reviews2026
    Dev: Mechano Story StudioPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Command an army of specters, unleash terror on the town of Gravenville, and solve puzzles to unlock mysteries in this strategic adventure game of resource management and supernatural mayhem.

    Why similar: Strategy 26%, Puzzle 19.9%, Funny 19.3%, Horror 17.7%, Supernatural 17.1%

  25. #25 M.U.D. TV
    84% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
    Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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    Why similar: Strategy 69.1%, Simulation 30.9%

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  26. #26 Impire
    83% matchMixed46% of 451 reviews2013
    Dev: Cyanide MontrealPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    Why similar: Strategy 80.3%, Villain Protagonist 19.7%

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  27. #27 Death and Taxes
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 8,276 reviews2020
    Dev: Placeholder Gameworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

    Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Puzzle 24.8%, Simulation 23.4%, Singleplayer 4%

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  28. #28 Tropico 4
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 12,678 reviews2011
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    78% matchVery Positive94% of 12,357 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, Funny 25.8%, Simulation 19.8%, Singleplayer 4.4%

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  30. #30 Ghost Keeper
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2026
    Dev: Quest CraftPub: Gaming Factory
    Windows

    Become a Ghost Keeper and lead your fearsome minions against the living. Use diverse scare tactics, manage demonic creatures and harness dozens of skills. Oh, and don’t let the Brotherhood catch you! The ultimate scaring experience begins…

    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 29.5%, Strategy 23.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Funny 11.9%, Supernatural 11.3%

  31. #31 RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 5,227 reviews2008
    Dev: Frontier
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    Why similar: Classic 29%, Strategy 22.1%, Simulation 20.9%, Sandbox 14.2%, Comedy 5.5%

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  32. #32 Evil Genius
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 3,584 reviews2009
    Dev: Elixir StudiosPub: Rebellion
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    Why similar: Villain Protagonist 29.4%, Strategy 26.1%, Comedy 19.8%, Classic 12.2%, Simulation 5%

  33. #33 Master of Magic Classic
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 750 reviews2020
    Dev: SimTexPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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    72% matchVery Positive93% of 9,704 reviews2022
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    76% matchVery Positive88% of 973 reviews2009
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    71% matchVery Positive94% of 175 reviews2024
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    75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,924 reviews2009
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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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  38. #38 Dungeons 2
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 5,262 reviews2015
    Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    69% matchVery Positive93% of 585 reviews2024
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    73% matchVery Positive95% of 3,956 reviews2008
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    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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  42. #42 Dungeons
    76% matchMixed45% of 878 reviews2011
    Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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  43. #43 Majesty 2
    73% matchMixed69% of 1,281 reviews2009
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    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,810 reviews2013
    Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
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    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Dev: My Little Planet Ltd
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Dev: chris_antoni
    Windows

    Enjoy a simple, fun, and occasionally frightening simulation. Fun for all ages provided you can handle the scares. No gore, no violence. Just girlish yells followed immediately by nervous laughter.

    Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Simulation 30.3%

  48. #48 Horror Tycoon
    70% matchMixed62% of 119 reviews2022
    Dev: Smidge Games LLC
    Windows

    Scare, terrify and thrill guests as you build the haunted house of your nightmares. Design and customize your creations with incredible detail to scare your guests, or risk losing it all in this tower defense/management/tycoon hybrid.

    Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Horror 26.7%, Simulation 19.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%

  49. #49 The Book of Unwritten Tales
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,149 reviews2012
    Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

    Why similar: Comedy 49.4%, Classic 28.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Funny 6%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

  50. #50 Sintopia
    63% matchVery Positive82% of 818 reviews2026
    Dev: Piraknights GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Manage Hell. Manipulate the Overworld. Build the resurrection business of your dreams! In Sintopia, you’re tasked with managing the bureaucratic administration of Hell: “re-educate” the sinful, generate profit, play god and expand your hellish empire. All part of a day’s work at Hell Incorporated.

    Why similar: Comedy 36.1%, Strategy 30.5%, Funny 15.7%, Simulation 14.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  51. #51 Deck of Haunts
    64% matchVery Positive86% of 1,296 reviews2025
    Dev: MantisPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare.

    Why similar: Strategy 53%, Horror 29.8%, Simulation 17.1%

  52. #52 Five Nights at Roner's: Remastered
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 445 reviews2024
    Dev: Roane VaydichPub: RedShift Interactive
    Windows

    You are an ambitious paranormal investigator searching for his big break. When you're presented the opportunity of a lifetime--$25.99, to be exact, you jump at the offer. But everything comes with a catch, and Roner and his friends are keen to teach you that...

    Why similar: Comedy 44.5%, Strategy 40.6%, Horror 13.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  53. #53 Spellcaster University
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 4,253 reviews2021
    Dev: Sneaky Yak Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one.

    Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Simulation 23.8%, Supernatural 18.3%, Funny 17.3%, Singleplayer 5.4%

  54. #54 Worms Armageddon
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 10,761 reviews2013
    Dev: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Those intrepid invertebrates return with a vengeance in the much-loved Worms™ Armageddon. It’s a whole new can of worms! It’s hilarious fun that you can enjoy on your own or with all your friends.

    Why similar: Classic 48.6%, Strategy 28.1%, Comedy 14.3%, Funny 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  55. #55 Darkestville Castle
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 707 reviews2017
    Dev: Epic Llama GamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Darkestville Castle — a darkly comedic point-and-click adventure where you play as a sarcastic demon. Solve clever puzzles, manipulate idiots, and bring chaos back to Darkestville, because being evil is just more fun.

    Why similar: Classic 27.2%, Villain Protagonist 26.5%, Comedy 20.4%, Funny 10.1%, Puzzle 9.4%

  56. #56 Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,810 reviews2015
    Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Impossible Creatures is a 3D RTS game that pits the player against an evil villain. Using Earth’s most formidable animals as building blocks, the player must create an army of genetically-altered mutant monsters in a titanic struggle to protect an unsuspecting world.

    Why similar: Classic 51.3%, Strategy 45.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  57. #57 SwarmZ
    68% matchMixed66% of 406 reviews2019
    Dev: Mutiny Software
    Windows

    Face massive zombie swarms in this funny post-apocalyptic tactical sandbox! Do you know what it's like to be surrounded by 100,000 zombies? Well, you're about to find out!

    Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, Simulation 18.7%, Tactical 11.8%, Sandbox 11.3%, Funny 8.5%

  58. #58 Tactical Breach Wizards
    61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,707 reviews2024
    Dev: Suspicious Developments
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.

    Why similar: Comedy 26.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Tactical 18.3%, Funny 17.2%, Strategy 15.7%

  59. #59 Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master
    65% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,591 reviews2023
    Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A dungeon in danger ! Build, manage, and defend your tower in the satirical heroic fantasy universe of Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. From a shaky establishment to an infamous lair!

    Why similar: Comedy 27.9%, Strategy 25.7%, Funny 17.1%, Simulation 14.4%, Sandbox 12.9%

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