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Games Like Project Syria

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Simulation, Free to Play, Adventure.

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Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted…

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Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted in the violence.

Reviews: Mixed — 41% — of 71 reviews
Released: 2016-11-01
Developer: Emblematic Group
Genres: Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    Produced exclusively from real recordings of 911 calls, witness trial testimony, and architectural drawings. One Dark Night tells the story of the day teenager Travyon Martin was shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman.

    Why similar: VR 37.4%, Political 27.9%, Simulation 19.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Indie 5.8%

  2. #2 ABE VR
    96% matchMixed61% of 313 reviews2016
    Dev: Hammerhead VR
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    ABE VR is an intense experience that recreates the horrifying story about a misguided robot seeking the unconditional love of humans…at whatever cost.

    Why similar: VR 100%

  3. #3 RIOT: Civil Unrest
    95% matchMixed68% of 1,910 reviews2019
    Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes.

    Why similar: Political Sim 51.1%, Political 33%, Simulation 12.6%, Indie 3.3%

  4. #4 Covert Syndrome
    96% matchMixed68% of 149 reviews2017
    Dev: Offworld Industries
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Covert Syndrome is a free to play Coop corridor shooter with a focus on unscripted AI and fast tough combat. Created as a prototyping project we wanted to release it to the community so people can experience Co-op VR for free.

    Why similar: VR 90.5%, Indie 9.5%

  5. #5 The IOTA Project
    94% matchMixed69% of 99 reviews2017
    Dev: DreamSail Games
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    The IOTA Project is a VR game where you are thrown into the cockpit of a giant mech. Pilot IOTA as you destroy the enemies who have taken over the city using your two giant robot fists and an array of powerful weapons. This is a pre-alpha free demo.

    Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, VR 46.1%, Indie 7.5%

  6. #6 Insanity VR: Last Score
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 179 reviews2017
    Dev: Threevol
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Insanity VR combines an immersive and intuitive locomotion system in VR, a compelling horror story and escape the room like puzzles with stealth mechanics. As the new intern at a futuristic institute for mental illnesses you get transported into the mind of a patient to reconstruct his memories.

    Why similar: VR 75.5%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Indie 8.4%

  7. #7 Homeless Simulator
    92% matchMixed58% of 243 reviews2019
    Dev: Kiddy
    Windows

    Homeless Simulator is a homeless person simulator. Homeless persons are those who find themselves living on the streets because of family conflicts, somebody’s fraud, loss of the job or health problems. They are those who need help.

    Why similar: Simulation 79.4%, Indie 20.6%

  8. #8 21 Days
    93% matchVery Positive79% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: Hardtalk Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    21 Days is a simulation adventure game in which you experience the life of a Syrian refugee. Though you escaped the war in Syria, your family still has a hard journey ahead of them. Over 21 days, you must manage money, time, hunger and mental status. For yourself, and for the hope of saving your family.

    Why similar: Simulation 78.4%, Indie 21.6%

  9. #9 Syrian Warfare
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 5,490 reviews2017
    Dev: Cats Who Play
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

    Why similar: Simulation 61.2%, Indie 38.8%

  10. #10 Cockroach Simulator
    91% matchVery Positive80% of 3,121 reviews2016
    Dev: HFM Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    This game is about the hard life in the kitchen. In this unusual place many interests intertwine. But the only war between humans and cockroaches is truly epic and destructive.

    Why similar: Simulation 55.4%, Psychological Horror 30.6%, Indie 14%

  11. #11 The Circus
    84% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2022
    Dev: KerenPub: Team Shadow
    Windows

    On one continent, a special group of individuals exists. Although their appearance is no different from mankind beings, but their bodies contain great power. They are entrusted with a divine destiny and can only be freed after passing a trial.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  12. #12 Ukraine War Stories
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,080 reviews2022
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    Ukraine War Stories is a set of visual novels about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Set in the early months of the war, it tells the stories of civilians trapped on Russian-occupied territory. All stories are based on real events and eyewitness accounts.

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  13. #13 The Westport Independent
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 334 reviews2016
    Dev: Double Zero One Zero
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...

    Why similar: Political 54.3%, Simulation 34.7%, Indie 11%

  14. #14 Imaginary Friend Asylum
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 64 reviews2024
    Dev: Nightmare Emporium
    Windows

    A psychological horror game about being a child in an insane asylum. You're in a cruel world but your imaginary friends have your back. Here, you will uncover a dark conspiracy where you are to receive a terrible fate.

    Why similar: Simulation 68.5%, Psychological Horror 31.5%

  15. #15 Sim Junta
    90% matchMostly Negative33% of 68 reviews2015
    Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Sim Junta – A game of dirty politics! You are the new dictator of Risuena, a small and poor country of the third world. You have just seized power after a bloody coup and your intentions are to stay in power as long as you can, to rip this country off, transfer the money to your secret Swiss bank account and of course, stay alive and...

    Why similar: Political Sim 68.1%, Political 23.5%, Simulation 5.5%, Indie 3%

  16. #16 Displaced
    88% matchMixed56% of 216 reviews2017
    Dev: GamexyPub: Alawar Casual
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Your mission: lead a group of civilians out of the war-torn country.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  17. #17 Palmyra Orphanage
    83% matchVery Positive89% of 706 reviews2019
    Dev: Steppe Hare Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Paranormal first-person horror, which takes place in an abandoned orphanage. Walk through the corridors of your childhood, but do remember that you're not only one here.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 69.8%, Indie 30.2%

  18. #18 Path Out
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 191 reviews2017
    Dev: Causa Creations
    Windows · Mac

    Path Out is an autobiographical narrative game following the real journey of Abdullah Karam, a young Syrian escaping the civil war in 2014. Abdullah himself comments the game through Youtube-style videos, giving insights into his dramatic travels through Syria's war torn countryside & daily life.

  19. #19 President Erect VR
    87% matchMostly Positive79% of 143 reviews2016
    Dev: Ape Man RobotPub: Lines Media Corp.
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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    Why similar: VR 80.4%, Indie 19.6%

  20. #20 Putin VS ISIS
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2018
    Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 9%

    You play for Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, and you need to save Syria from terrorists, for this you must fly and drop bombs on the terrorists.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 59%, Indie 41%

  21. #21 PROJECT 13
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    Dev: VirtualVillainPub: Glacier LTD
    Windows

    As one of many kidnapped and enslaved Probants of the Project 13 Group... You need to find Anomalies through your Walk. If you not obey and report , you will be stuck in it forever.

    Why similar: Simulation 49.9%, Psychological Horror 38.2%, Indie 11.9%

  22. #22 Shattered Lights
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 432 reviews2019
    Dev: Team MorbidPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
    Windows

    Shattered Lights is a VR psychological horror room-scale experience, which focuses on drawing the player into the game with unparalleled immersion.

    Why similar: VR 68.5%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Indie 8.8%

  23. #23 Lights Off!
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,843 reviews2022
    Dev: TheDollarGameStore
    Windows

    Play through a common childhood fear about turning the lights off and going to bed.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 95%, Indie 5%

  24. #24 Rogue State
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 257 reviews2015
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.

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  25. #25 Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 872 reviews2020
    Dev: Broken Arrow GamesPub: Eneida Games
    Windows

    Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy, is an introduction to the dramatic story of a boy kidnapped by a psychopath. Exploring the giant house of your torturer you will soon discover things worse than your childish nightmares. Take on the role of Jamie and see what phrase “The First Toy” actually means.

  26. #26 3 Blind Mice: A Remediation Game for Improper Children
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 146 reviews2019
    Dev: James Earl Cox III
    Windows

    A remediation game designed for last attempt corrections for particularly troubled youth. Failure to complete this game may result in removal from society. Please do not attempt to find the surveillance units. They are only present for monitoring your progress. Have a pleasant day.

    Why similar: Simulation 77.1%, Indie 22.9%

  27. #27 The VR Museum of Fine Art
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 320 reviews2016
    Dev: Finn Sinclair
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    JUST UPDATED: Explore the Second Floor of the Museum! Explore a virtual museum in room-scale VR: see famous sculptures in full, 1:1 scale and see famous paintings without the limitations of glass and security guards.

    Why similar: VR 62.4%, Simulation 29.2%, Indie 8.3%

  28. #28 Virago: Herstory
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 107 reviews2022
    Dev: Sunday AkorPub: Honest Chronicle
    Windows

    Virago herstory is about a little girl called Willow who after running away from her home becomes a victim of stalking

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  29. #29 Le Dernier Don
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 172 reviews2024
    Dev: OopsAllFlesh
    Windows

    Following a tragic event in an orphanage caused by horrific human experiments, an orphan tries to find other survivors while danger still lurks.

  30. #30 Trapped With the Dolls VR
    82% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: Designated Play Space
    Windows

    The room is dark and unformed. You hear the voice of Claire: "I didn't mean to hurt anybody..." As the room snaps into place, you discover puzzles and solve them to learn more about what happened to her. The dolls are always close by, and her message is one of warning. Can you escape her mind?

    Why similar: VR 78%, Indie 22%

  31. #31 Lynne
    79% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,124 reviews2018
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Lynne is a short story about the scariest thing in the world: being a teenager.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 48.1%, Simulation 39.3%, Indie 12.7%

  32. #32 The Lancaster Leak - Crisis At Call Center
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 334 reviews2023
    Dev: Jeremy FischerPub: Jflyer Games
    Windows · Mac

    YOU CONTROL THE FOUND FOOTAGE. Another tape has been leaked, this time a cover-up of a tragic mass casualty event.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 95.2%, Indie 4.8%

  33. #33 Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room Prototype
    67% matchMixed68% of 120 reviews2023
    Dev: Sunscorched Studios
    Windows

    A free, first-person, short medical horror experience that is an early rendition of the prequel we envisioned for Negative Atmosphere.

    Why similar: Political Sim 57.2%, Political 36%, Simulation 6.8%

  34. #34 The Cubicle.
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 620 reviews2016
    Dev: Roel van BeekPub: Pelican Party Studios
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 18%

    The Cubicle is a short VR experience about your regular everyday job in an office, or is it?

    Why similar: VR 69.4%, Simulation 24%, Indie 6.6%

  35. #35 Kaf village
    66% matchMixed63% of 252 reviews2024
    Dev: SignaturePub: Signature
    Windows

    ( True story gameplay ) For those who have a hard heart, they shall enter the village to search for the precious ring. During this time, you will face difficulties

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  36. #36 Realities
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 267 reviews2016
    Dev: realities.io
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Explore what was out of reach before - travel to mesmerizing real world places and discover their stories!

    Why similar: VR 72.6%, Simulation 27.4%

  37. #37 Our Elusive Suffering
    68% matchMixed66% of 88 reviews2022
    Dev: 👁️Pub: ⚰️
    Windows

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    Why similar: Psychological Horror 79.4%, Indie 20.6%

  38. #38 Sands
    66% matchMixed52% of 315 reviews2023
    Dev: Alex Hutkouski
    Windows

    "The sands have no pity." The inhabitants of Zetta-115 often say that. The same they instill in their children from an early age. And this is what they whisper about, sitting in their dilapidated shacks, waiting for the impending storm...

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 100%

  39. #39 War of Rights
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 14,641 reviews2018
    Dev: Campfire Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 90.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

    Why similar: Simulation 87.3%, Indie 12.7%

  40. #40 IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 369 reviews2017
    Dev: IKEA Communications AB
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Welcome to the IKEA Virtual Reality kitchen experience, where you can make some virtual pancakes. Our IKEA kitchen specialist will guide you through some of the key aspects of a well-planned kitchen. And look out for the instructions that will help you to prepare those perfect pancakes.

    Why similar: VR 73.6%, Simulation 26.4%

  41. #41 Broken Blue
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2016
    Dev: BacklotRealitiesPub: Cacti Council
    Windows

    Broken Blue is a Puzzle Solving VR Game that utilizes an innovative interface to allow the player to traverse and explore the game’s content. Blue is supposed to be the guardian of a mountain machine and the protector of the monkey monks who dwell there.

    Why similar: VR 50.6%, Simulation 38.1%, Indie 11.3%

  42. #42 Smile More
    58% matchVery Positive97% of 217 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel Poxet
    Windows · Mac

    A short medical simulation horror game with multiple endings where the imperfect are made HAPPY. Perform tasks and operations on sedated patients to fix their defects before submitting your files to the Ministry of Happiness & Peace!

    Why similar: Simulation 56.3%, Psychological Horror 32.9%, Indie 10.7%

  43. #43 Phucker in the Woods
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 173 reviews2019
    Dev: GZ Storm
    Windows

    A group of youngsters go to the woods to self-investigate a disappearance...

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  44. #44 ShotForge
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2016
    Dev: Alix
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    A sandbox to build the coolest guns in.

    Why similar: Simulation 77.1%, Indie 22.9%

  45. #45 Belko VR: An Escape Room Experiment
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 672 reviews2017
    Dev: Top Right Corner
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Exploring the themes in THE BELKO EXPERIMENT, the Belko VR – Escape Room Experiment provokes the question: “What does it take to survive at work?” Players are prompted to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to escape from their office before a microchip in their head explodes.

    Why similar: VR 90%, Indie 10%

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    76% matchMostly Negative34% of 125 reviews2018
    Dev: Mental Zone Digital Game Studios
    Windows

    CIVIL WARFARE allows you to fight against real players with the Battle Royale style and different game modes. You battle until you are the one last survivor of dozens of people in a Battle Royale style civil war town.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

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    60% matchMixed63% of 70 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Dimension LLC
    Windows

    A shooter game is about protecting AlAqsa and Palestine . for the support of Palestine .. #FreePalestine

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    58% matchVery Positive81% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Alexey BulgakovPub: Honor Games
    Windows

    Mortanis Prisoners - A survival horror game set in a Third Reich concentration camp where the camp's leadership, upon discovering a planned rebellion, orders the execution of all accomplices. Main protagonist encounter an even more terrifying fate. Will they be able to escape the nightmare?

  49. #49 IKEA VR Experience
    75% matchMixed70% of 384 reviews2016
    Dev: IKEA Communications AB
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Explore and interact with an IKEA Kitchen in Virtual Reality! Walk around freely, open drawers and put your vegetable peelings in the waste sorting station. You can even enjoy the visual impact of different material finishes and experience things from a child’s point of view.

    Why similar: VR 74.2%, Simulation 25.8%

  50. #50 VILLAGE THE SIBERIA
    63% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2021
    Dev: VikTor
    Windows

    Uncover the terrible secret of Siberia as a little boy in the first person.

    Why similar: Simulation 54.6%, Psychological Horror 45.4%

  51. #51 Primal Reign
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: The Games Shed
    Windows

    Egypt, 1943. Among the ancient tombs the Nazis played with time – and time bit back. Primal beasts from the past are invading the present and your pal is their next tasty meal! Play in VR to battle the beasts, save your friend and survive.

    Why similar: VR 86.8%, Indie 13.2%

  52. #52 Nevrosa: Prelude
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 223 reviews2017
    Dev: GexagonVR
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    You wake up in a strange, but yet familiar place. You feel like you are supposed to be here for something.VR roomscale puzzle-horror game with redirect walking locomotion.

    Why similar: VR 65.6%, Simulation 23.4%, Indie 11%

  53. #53 School Teacher Simulator
    58% matchMixed68% of 109 reviews2025
    Dev: Eathrabaria
    Windows

    Become a teacher in a local school. Teach kids, but make sure that your students stay focused during the lesson and react if they misbehave. Each day has unique events. Living school environment with each teacher and student having their own personality.

    Why similar: Simulation 68.8%, Psychological Horror 31.2%

  54. #54 Nick
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2017
    Dev: Firstborn Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 671.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Nick is a free wave defense survival game—all in virtual reality. Built in Unreal engine, this first-person, room-scale VR experience lets users take control of a variety of weapons and tools to fight off endless waves of evil robotic elves.

    Why similar: VR 88.2%, Indie 11.8%

  55. #55 Vanaris Tactics
    59% matchMostly Positive72% of 172 reviews2022
    Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
    Windows

    Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. You lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors.

  56. #56 Hospitality VR
    66% matchMostly Positive71% of 128 reviews2020
    Dev: David FlossdorfPub: flossdorfgames
    Windows

    A VR Horror Experience, not a Game! No controller input needed! After having checked into a haunted hospital, you are being confronted with its evil resident who is not too pleased about your visit.

    Why similar: VR 66.8%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Indie 6.1%, Simulation 5.9%

  57. #57 Epicenter VR
    58% matchMixed65% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: FiveVolt Games
    Windows

    Save the last survivors after a deadly zombie virus has taken over your island home. Protect those closest to you at all costs and evacuate before supplies run out.

    Why similar: VR 100%

  58. #58 The Black Whale
    56% matchVery Positive84% of 81 reviews2026
    Dev: Marrit
    Windows

    The factory chip began to malfunction. Your horrible headaches don’t bother anyone in this dystopian world. “Black Whale”, the attractive white powder, is the only thing that can stop the pain. And show you the life without the horrors of harsh reality.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 83.4%, Indie 16.6%

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