Games Like Redshirt

60 Parsecs! is an Atomic Space Age adventure of scavenge and survival. Keep your crew alive and ready for action. Make difficult choices, face soup shortages and other horrors of outer space. And maybe reach your destination. Or not.

Why similar: Dark Humor 23.9%, Sci-fi 23.3%, Comedy 23%, RPG 16.2%, Strategy 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the dark humor and high-stakes management of surviving in a sci-fi setting with limited resources.

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

Why similar: Simulation 37.7%, Dark Humor 35.4%, Strategy 26.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the voyeuristic, social-management, and dark-humor elements found in navigating the social dynamics of Redshirt.

A Hilarious Insult-‘em up in which players must verbally take-out their friends and family in different game modes. Assemble witty insults using different word strings, and employ combos, criticals, continuations and more to battle your opponents both offline and online across multiple devices.

Why similar: Comedy 42.4%, Simulation 34.6%, Indie 16.8%, Strategy 4.5%, Casual 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the comedy and social-interaction aspects of Redshirt through its unique insult-based combat system.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Simulation 82.3%, Indie 17.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a brilliant satirical simulation of a retro internet community that mirrors the social-networking focus of the seed game.

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: Simulation 51.9%, Indie 33.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of being a low-ranking cog in a bureaucratic machine, forcing players to make difficult choices under pressure.

Terrorize the galaxy for fun and profit! Space Tyrant is a surprisingly deep beer & pretzels strategy game set in a darkly humorous future. Build a mighty space force, disintegrate peaceful aliens, and rule irresponsibly on your relentless march to total domination.

Why similar: Sci-fi 39.5%, Strategy 36.9%, Indie 21.3%, Casual 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a satirical take on sci-fi tropes and strategy, matching the comedic tone of the seed game.

In Spacebase DF-9, you'll build a home among the stars for a motley population of humans and aliens as they go about their daily lives. Mine asteroids, discover derelicts, and deal with the tribulations of galactic resettlement in Earth's distant future.

Why similar: Simulation 37.2%, Sci-fi 28.6%, Strategy 17.7%, Indie 10.7%, Comedy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar space station management experience with a focus on the daily lives and interactions of the crew.

Build a space station for 15 alien races! 👽 Inspect IDs, catch criminals, and manage a chaotic galactic hub. A vibrant mix of colony sim & document-checking action. Can you build the ultimate hotel?

Why similar: Simulation 32.2%, Sci-fi 30.2%, Comedy 29.7%, Casual 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines resource management with the social complexities of interacting with various space-faring species in a station setting.

In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.

Why similar: Strategy 36%, RPG 34.1%, Indie 17.4%, Comedy 11.2%, Casual 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: The game emphasizes personality management and social strategy, which are core components of the Redshirt experience.

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: Simulation 32.7%, Dark Humor 24.4%, Strategy 22.3%, Indie 12.6%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the stress of maintaining a career and social standing while navigating a restrictive, dystopian environment.

Play as a Rogue Artificial Intelligence, in the sequel to the hit Flash game "I'm an Insane Rogue AI", played more than 4 million times! Your Prime Directive is simple: design a facility & manage human Test Subjects for the Dept of Science. But be careful: they NEVER stop being suspicious of you...

Why similar: Simulation 34.7%, RPG 23.9%, Dark Humor 22.2%, Strategy 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, satirical take on management where you must manipulate human subjects to achieve your goals.

Survive the galaxy's toughest prison and rise to the top of a space gang! Explore, fight, craft, trade and learn convicts' stories to escape the facility. Space Prison is a turn-based tactical survival game with deep strategy and social RPG elements.

Why similar: Simulation 22.1%, Sci-fi 21.7%, Dark Humor 17.5%, RPG 17.2%, Strategy 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends turn-based strategy with the social politics of surviving in a confined, sci-fi environment.

Deep Sixed is a roguelike space sim that will force you to use strategy, ingenuity and duct tape to keep your ship (and your skull) in one piece as you risk exploring a mysterious nebula protected by dangerous alien creatures.

Why similar: Simulation 37.4%, Strategy 24.2%, Indie 17%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Comedy 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the frantic, claustrophobic feeling of managing a failing space vessel with limited options.

Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.

Why similar: Simulation 61.4%, Strategy 38.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management of a media-related business with a comedic, satirical edge similar to the Spacebook mechanics.

A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?

Why similar: Simulation 74.5%, Indie 25.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at satirical management and dark humor, putting you in the shoes of a worker trying to keep a chaotic system running.

Greetings. Your Mind Scanner request has been approved. Your duty is to diagnose and treat the citizens of The Structure. The patient list is long so don't waste your time. We’ll let you see your daughter soon...

Why similar: Simulation 44.2%, RPG 30.9%, Strategy 25%

Why You'll Like It: It features a bureaucratic, retro-futuristic management style that mirrors the oppressive yet humorous atmosphere of Redshirt.

Tell jokes, sing songs, make friends or heckle. Comedy Night captures the fun experience of a real comedy club.

Why similar: Comedy 30.7%, Dark Humor 24.8%, RPG 18.8%, Simulation 18.6%, Casual 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a social-simulation game that focuses on the performance and comedy aspects of interacting with other players.

Step into the chair of a therapist in Therapy Simulator! Guide your patients through emotional journeys with branching dialogue choices. Balance humor, humanity, and the chaos of therapy!

Why similar: Comedy 42.9%, Simulation 40.6%, Indie 9.6%, Casual 7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the social and emotional management of characters, providing a comedic and satirical look at professional interaction.

SPACE IS FOR EVERYONE. In Next Space Rebels, you will develop from a naive rocket hobbyist into an experienced space activist by designing, building, and launching rockets of increasing complexity.

Why similar: Simulation 83.3%, Indie 16.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong focus on social media and internet culture within a simulation framework, mirroring the core loop of Redshirt.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Simulation 60%, Indie 24.7%, Casual 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more relaxed, it focuses entirely on the social interactions and personal stories of a diverse cast of sci-fi characters.

These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

Why similar: Simulation 28.4%, RPG 27.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Indie 17.3%, Casual 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It balances kingdom management with the social pressure of keeping various individuals happy, much like managing your Spacebook reputation.

The hilarious game about the complexity of conversation. Move your tongue and lips to make your words come out and try not to let your face explode.

Why similar: Simulation 45.4%, Indie 19.2%, Comedy 18.7%, Dark Humor 13%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It uses intentionally awkward controls to create a comedic, social-simulation experience that tests your patience.

Come on down to Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, for all your roguelite spaceship repair simulation needs! WARNING: Untested genre not suitable for people with tentacles for arms or an aversion to dying horrifically. Side effects include improved reading comprehension under pressure and a furry fetish.

Why similar: Satire 64.6% ★, Simulation 20.3%, Dark Humor 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a chaotic, management-heavy experience set in a sci-fi universe with a distinct comedic style.

In an era dominated by viral trends, you become the "Internet Judge"—where a few keystrokes can sway public opinion and determine fates. This darkly humorous strategy game lets you experience the absurdity and power of "keyboard justice." Every judgment you make reshapes this chaotic digital world.

Why similar: Satire 38.4% ★, Comedy 28.1%, Simulation 26.6%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines surreal comedy with simulation elements, creating a unique experience that mirrors the quirky nature of Redshirt.

A sci-fi comedy adventure game

Why similar: Satire 64% ★, Comedy 21.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a comedic point-and-click adventure that captures the absurd, lighthearted sci-fi spirit of the seed game.

Fight, Scavenge, Survive, and File Your Taxes. A grim yet hilarious space strategy roguelite where you must balance hull integrity against your company's relentless profit margins. Warning: Contains lethal doses of dark humor and corporate exploitation.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.7%, Simulation 23.6%, Dark Humor 22.5%, Strategy 17.9%, Indie 10.3%

NOW HIRING: Station Manager! Run a totally-legit* space biz in Sector 7-G. Farm alien crops, refuel shady ships, and sell dangerously edible snacks. Perks: gloves, oxygen insurance**, and mild relevance. No exp needed. Apply today! *Legit status not valid in all sectors. **Terms apply.

Why similar: Simulation 36%, Dark Humor 33%, Sci-fi 22.5%, Casual 8.5%

Beans is a sardonic 'tycoon' simulation game about hipsters running a coffee shop replete with dismal puns, coffee, chiptunes, and mystery!

Why similar: Simulation 30.8%, Comedy 19.6%, RPG 16.7%, Dark Humor 14.4%, Indie 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a casual management experience that focuses on customer interactions and business growth.

NOW HIRING: Station Manager! Run a totally-legit* space biz in Sector 7-G. Farm alien crops, refuel shady ships, and sell dangerously edible snacks. Perks: gloves, oxygen insurance**, and mild relevance. No exp needed. Apply today! *Legit status not valid in all sectors. **Terms apply.

Why similar: Simulation 50%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Dark Humor 11.1%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 6%

Starship Inspector is a Space Roguelike in which every choice you make matters. Save a galaxy or rescue your crew member? Serve an evil empire or help an ancient tribe? You'll constantly have to make hard decisions and deal with consequences.

Why similar: Simulation 24.3%, Strategy 24.2%, RPG 18.5%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Indie 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the mundane, bureaucratic side of space travel, which aligns with the low-ranking peon perspective of the seed game.

You're forty, living with your mom, and your life is one big meme. Time to change that! See if you can get your act together and become independent in this absurd mash-up of a simulator and an RPG.

Why similar: Comedy 30%, Simulation 26.7%, RPG 23.4%, Indie 13%, Casual 6.9%

In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.

Why similar: Simulation 50.3%, Strategy 29.8%, Indie 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a management-focused gameplay loop that satirizes the industry it represents, similar to Redshirt's corporate satire.

Play as a variety of creatures or characters and try to survive either maintaining or attacking a space station while everything that can go wrong has already gone wrong.

Why similar: Simulation 47.7%, RPG 41.4%, Casual 10.9%

Playing as Normis, you are a typical representative of the mainstream with a traditional stable life, ironically referring to youth subcultures, avoiding conflicts and extreme actions, preferring routine and social adaptation.

Why similar: Simulation 31.1%, Satire 29.9% ★, RPG 21.9%, Dark Humor 5.9%, Casual 5.8%

Hurl emojis and battle the internet's biggest stars to rise as a meme master in Meme Mayhem! Collect powerful perks and relics, enjoy a darkly comic social media story, and assemble the ultimate emoji attack stack in this roguelite idle RPG.

Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Dark Humor 30.6%, Comedy 27.3%, Casual 7.6%

Get ready to enter the 2nd Dimension! Thrust into a bizarre and unfamiliar city and find your place among strange citizens. Work, Fight, Study, Eat, Drink, Gamble, Train, Sleep, Quest, Collect, Invest, Repeat.

Why similar: Satire 34.1% ★, RPG 25%, Simulation 14.1%, Comedy 12.1%, Dark Humor 8.3%

In "Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies," play as a Manager, Specialist, or Slacker in an office setting. Slackers blend in, mimicking Specialists to avoid the Manager's suspicion. Uncover or cause deception to win.

Why similar: Comedy 42.3%, RPG 27%, Strategy 18.1%, Casual 12.6%

A once thriving network of space stations and planets have been left lifeless, redundant scars of the apocalypse. Into this age of darkness comes light. You will lead the way in rebuilding the network of space stations to a standard accepted by the individual alien races, attracting them to harness their expertise and research new...

Why similar: Simulation 32.1%, Comedy 25.4%, Sci-fi 24.6%, Strategy 17.9%

Action-strategy game, about space hobo, who had his cardboard box stolen.

Why similar: Strategy 27.5%, Comedy 26.3%, Indie 21.8%, Dark Humor 18.6%, Casual 5.9%

RE0: VTuber Life is a VTuber simulation game where you manage the protagonist’s daily life, livestream schedule, friendships, gossip intake, and fan interactions—all leading to multiple possible endings.

Why similar: Simulation 36.5%, Dark Humor 29.8%, Comedy 23.6%, RPG 10.1%

Crazy fun rocket simulator game with countryballs theme. Can Polandball into Space? Try to find out!

Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Indie 16.4%, Comedy 15.1%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Simulation 11.6%

Social welfare survival horror based on real events. Endure emotional pain and societal pressure. Stay entertained. Survive the routine and become the hero of your studio apartment—battle inner demons, hide skeletons in the closet, and most importantly… keep the bathroom clean.

Why similar: Simulation 35.1%, Dark Humor 30.8%, Comedy 20.9%, Indie 13.2%

Do you want to be a upright official or corrupt officials？Choose your choice,Reaching the pinnacle of power.

Why similar: Comedy 22.8%, Dark Humor 22.3%, Simulation 21.4%, RPG 18.9%, Casual 7.8%

Experience life in space using cutting edge drone simulation technology. You can never fail — build ships, make friends, live forever.

Why similar: Simulation 30.1%, Comedy 30%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Dark Humor 12.3%, Indie 11.7%

Explore the known and unknown galaxy with a ragtag crew of eclectic new friends in this narrative management space opera. You are a sentient spaceship, an outlawed commodity, and there's an entire galaxy between you and freedom…not to mention your abusive ex on your tail.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.5%, Simulation 28.9%, RPG 27.3%, Indie 12.3%

VOENKOMAT is a social game. This game makes it possible to become a worst enemy of teens and guys from CIS countries - military comissar. You need to send to the army as many as possible soldiers, protect yours military HQ from foreign spies and save your soul from karmic devastation.

Why similar: Dark Humor 100%

A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!

Why similar: RPG 34.3%, Dark Humor 34.2%, Sci-fi 31.5%

Who says that work and play don’t mix? Not us! Play Pocket Boss, the game where you handle lots of fun data and one not-so-fun boss.

Why similar: Simulation 43%, Dark Humor 39.7%, Casual 17.3%

Customize your own character, streaming, training, and become a famous Vtuber!

Why similar: Simulation 30.2%, RPG 21.7%, Strategy 19%, Comedy 13%, Casual 7.3%

In Drafting Tales you are new writer working from your apartment. Your goal is to become a well-known and successful author!

Why similar: Satire 28.7% ★, Simulation 27.5%, Strategy 17.2%, Indie 11.5%, Comedy 8.5%

You are Karen - Argue your way through ridiculous scenarios, and get everything you rightfully deserve in this short comedic game about entitlement.

Why similar: Satire 51.5% ★, Comedy 26.1%, Simulation 16.3%, RPG 4.6%, Indie 1.4%

Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

Why similar: Dark Humor 47%, Simulation 40.4%, Indie 12.6%

A sci-fi themed incremental game which allows you to expand your capitalistic empire across the galaxy! Hire mercenaries to pillage alien planets for resources, with the singular goal of making as much money as possible as quickly as possible! Totally not a playful commentary on real Terran society.

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Strategy 26.1%, Indie 16.5%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Casual 10%

CosmoOdyssey: Trip to Mars is a first-person spaceship adventure with a special Ukrainian flavor.

Why similar: Comedy 42.8%, RPG 22.1%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 13.8%

Play as an A.I tasked with helping mankind explore the vastness of space. Customize your ship, recruit a crew, battle alien vessels, research new technology and explore randomly generated universes.

Why similar: Simulation 35.4%, RPG 25.6%, Strategy 22.9%, Indie 16.1%

Experience the struggle which a homeless man goes through in a humorous manner. Primitive elements of contemporary life that we take for granted, such as staying warm, well-nourished, and hygienic, will become an issue.

Why similar: Satire 52.5% ★, Simulation 21.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Dark Humor 12.9%

A comedic RPG about the cynical and hilarious realities of social interaction, personal growth, and confronting your inner demons.

Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Comedy 22%, Indie 20.9%, Dark Humor 20.2%

It's the year 5781 -- and you have been chosen to build and lead a space station in a wild corner of the galaxy! Attract visitors and explore hundreds of planets to fund your station.

Why similar: Simulation 30.3%, Sci-fi 22%, RPG 21.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Indie 12.3%

A nostalgia-infused pixel clicker in a comedy wrapper.

Why similar: Satire 50.9% ★, Sci-fi 22.4%, Comedy 20%, Casual 6.7%