Games Like Shadow of Azrael

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: Dystopian 68.3%, Political 29.5% ★, Indie 2.2%

A small city deprived of any freedom of thought under a dictator's rule, spread the seed of resistance and free people from oppression!

Why similar: Dystopian 57.3%, Political 36.7% ★, Side Scroller 1.7%, Indie 1.6%, 2D Platformer 1.5%

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: Dystopian 51.4%, Political 44.3% ★, Indie 1.6%, Pixel Graphics 1.3%, Retro 0.9%

Because at this point we would rather play NOTHING than what most of these american AAA game studios are putting out.

Why similar: Dystopian 68.6%, Political 26.7% ★, 2D Platformer 1.9%, Action 1.8%, Atmospheric 1.1%

Play the first 30 minutes of a dystopian isometric adventure, following a lonely office worker as he attempts to return home in the face of impossible odds. Experience a remarkable journey expertly brought to life with gorgeous visuals, crafted and tailored by VFX experts.

Why similar: Dystopian 97%, Atmospheric 2%, Indie 1.1%

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: Dystopian 59.6%, Political 38.1% ★, Indie 1.3%, Atmospheric 1.1%

W!LiB! is an interactive psychological thriller about suicide, based on personal experience. This is a story about a void in the soul, about search and loss of the life purpose in trying to save oneself and others. This is a life that can be lived your own way. For any life is beautiful... isn’t it?

Why similar: Dystopian 57.3%, Political 37.4% ★, Retro 1.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.4%, Indie 1.1%

During the pandemic, you're an officer at a checkpoint in a hospital, granting access to a secure area. Review IDs, medical reports, and blood tests; approve or deny requests. Procedures are strict. The decision is yours.

Why similar: Dystopian 49%, Political 45.9% ★, Indie 2%, Pixel Graphics 1.3%, Retro 1.1%

A disgraced engineer unravels a terrifying deception in a retro-futuristic dystopia spanning the stars, fusing resource management, strategic card duels, and morally complex social dynamics against the clockwork cruelty of an authoritarian state clinging to power.

Why similar: Dystopian 61.8%, Political 36% ★, Atmospheric 1.1%, Indie 1.1%

Help the protagonist escape from the inner world and make a choice.

Why similar: Dystopian 82%, Political 15.3% ★, Side Scroller 1.6%, Indie 1.1%

"SHITMAN" is a 3D side-scrolling action brawler about an ordinary corporate slave who, after one too many breakdowns, suddenly awakens mysterious powers and becomes… SHITMAN. Now he punches injustice in the face and fights for world peace — one flush at a time.

Why similar: Dystopian 95.5%, Action 3.5%, Combat 1%

Replica is an interactive novel game played through a cellphone and social media. The insane experience of peeping into someone's private life through a cellphone will transform you into the state's greatest patriot.

Why similar: Dystopian 69.2%, Political 26.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 2.2%, Indie 1.8%

"Hey, you know what? ——Blood can bring us peace and happiness."

Why similar: Dystopian 54.2%, Political 36.3% ★, Violent 7%, Anime 1.4%, Indie 1.1%

Cruel 2037. Starvation. Repression. Fear. You decide who gets a ration and who remains starving. Survival is almost impossible.

Why similar: Dystopian 61.4%, Political 36.3% ★, Atmospheric 1.2%, Indie 1.1%

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: Dystopian 60.6%, Political 39.4% ★

You work in Human Resources. In this sci-fi puzzle thriller, use your terminal to scrutinize records and expose human-like AI. Spot contradictions to detect the crafty impostors. Efficiency is mandatory. Failure is termination.

Why similar: Dystopian 59.8%, Political 38.4% ★, Indie 1.3%, Atmospheric 0.6%

Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

Why similar: Dystopian 60.2%, Political 34.8% ★, Retro 1.7%, Pixel Graphics 1.3%, Atmospheric 1.1%

SUN SHOT - 2547 People have long since left the earth. In the course of constant military operations and endless skirmishes between states, conditions on earth have slipped into unsustainable conditions.

Why similar: Dystopian 86%, Action 5.4%, Side Scroller 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%, Atmospheric 1.3%

God is Debt is a satirical Shoot 'em up that takes place in a world where the worship of capitalism resulted in the birth of a new pantheon. Each deity represents one of the many horrors that thrive under our profit-based society. When capitalism ascended, heresy became our salvation.

Why similar: Dystopian 69.2%, Political 24.8% ★, Action 2%, Arcade 1.5%, Pixel Graphics 1.2%

A 10-day crisis management simulation. As Eggon’s administrator, you follow absurd orders, manage chaos, and seek truth between news and rumors. Obey commands – or choose humanity? The fate of the Egglets rest in your hands.

Why similar: Dystopian 65.5%, Political 34% ★, Indie 0.5%

Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.

Why similar: Dystopian 55.3%, Political 41.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 1.8%, Retro 0.5%, Indie 0.5%

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: Dystopian 64.2%, Political 32% ★, Violent 1.9%, Atmospheric 1.1%, Indie 0.8%

Happiness is an obligation. But then, what gives one the right to be happy? A small, garden-like Academy stands alone on a secluded island. Ichirou Yamada has been transferred there to work as a teacher. He is put in charge of Casserole, a beautiful, young girl who entered the school at the same time.

Why similar: Dystopian 96.4%, Indie 2.2%, Anime 1.3%

You are an enslaved oilborn. The Facility sends you to harvest blood from overgrown brains in the depths of an ancient megastructure. Search for secrets and uncover forgotten lore in this exploration focused horror game.

Why similar: Dystopian 98%, Indie 2%

Greetings New_Employee. Your task in the Company: serve the Client. Follow the instructions, build productive relationships with your colleagues, carry out the desires of the Client, and who knows, the title of Employee of the Week, or even of the Month, might be within your reach.

Why similar: Dystopian 55.8%, Political 41.8% ★, Indie 1.3%, Atmospheric 1.1%

Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

Why similar: Dystopian 62.5%, Political 36.1% ★, Indie 1.1%, Atmospheric 0.4%

A short horror game where you dig through the flesh of a giant whale

Why similar: Dystopian 95.9%, Atmospheric 1.6%, Indie 1.5%, Retro 1%

Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.

Why similar: Dystopian 56.2%, Political 37.5% ★, Violent 3.6%, Indie 2%, Pixel Graphics 0.7%

In complete darkness, all memories faded into obscurity, you wake up in a small apartment. Looking through the windows of Neo-Tokyo’s Highrise E5671, you see the city. The city, fallen completely silent. You are not alone. It’s getting closer. hide

Why similar: Dystopian 95.9%, Indie 4.1%

Behind Border Zone is a PC VR game with Oculus support, in which the player has the opportunity to receive an immersive experience in three different worlds.

Why similar: Dystopian 86.3%, Violent 6.6%, Action 4.7%, Atmospheric 1.5%, Indie 0.8%

Here is the 5-year contract to get your son back. You must become the morse messenger during World War II. Each day comes with new tasks to overcome and challenge your morse coding skill.

Why similar: Dystopian 59.1%, Political 38.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 1.4%, Atmospheric 1%

Afterslave is a short visual novel about a boy that have reached culmination of his life in a totalitaristic country

Why similar: Dystopian 99.3%, Indie 0.7%

The girl who owns the world. The girl who was abandoned by the world. The girl who aims to rebuild the world. Three young girls in this hostile city, who will become the new "Maiden"?

Why similar: Dystopian 97.2%, Indie 2.8%

这是一款关于2022这个年份的视觉小说，以我们所经历的2022的封闭与萧条为引言，长度约25分钟。它采用伪纪录片加旁白的形式，讲述的是一个在历史和现实中不断轮回的故事，由四条历史线构成，涉及到1894、1895、1911和2022几条历史线的循环。

Why similar: Dystopian 100%

Plowing is a point and click simulation game, where you have to subdue the whole town in 13 days to establish order. Shoot. Imprison. Pardon. Hear the visitors out. Keep track of time. But most importantly — keep calm…

Why similar: Dystopian 88.1%, Violent 6.1%, Indie 2.7%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%, Atmospheric 1.5%

You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

Why similar: Dystopian 63.8%, Political 32.4% ★, Violent 2%, Atmospheric 1%, Indie 0.7%

Sobakistan — the land of dogs, is a darkly satirical narrative immersion in a closed-off totalitarian dog state — where any step could send you to prison.

Why similar: Dystopian 60%, Political 37.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 1.5%, Atmospheric 0.9%

After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Why similar: Dystopian 61.3%, Political 31.5% ★, Side Scroller 2.4%, Action 2.2%, Indie 1.4%

The first in a series of completely original bishojo novel games produced by a Japanese developer! Enjoy the attractive characters with beautiful illustrations and the touching story that unfolds in a unique atmosphere depicting a post-apocalyptic world.

Why similar: Dystopian 89.6%, Violent 5.8%, Anime 3.1%, 2D Platformer 0.9%, Atmospheric 0.5%

Journey into an otherworldly dimension, guiding opioid zombies on their quest for transcendent release in this unique strategy game.

Why similar: Dystopian 62.8%, Political 36.2% ★, Atmospheric 1%

Get closer to the truth than ever in the VR edition of Not For Broadcast. Keep the cameras rolling, censor the swears and immerse yourself in the powerful, alluring and occasionally deadly world of broadcast television news.

Why similar: Dystopian 66.3%, Political 33.1% ★, Indie 0.3%, Atmospheric 0.3%

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 55.7% ★, Dystopian 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 0.9%, Retro 0.7%, Indie 0.6%

MINISTRY OF TRUTH: 1984 is a story-driven simulator in a totalitarian society. Become an official, manipulate facts, rewrite history, and provide the ‘truth’ to the public. Choose: obey or fight against the regime. Big Brother is watching you! This game is inspired by George Orwell’s classic novel.

Why similar: Dystopian 64.4%, Political 33.6% ★, Indie 1%, Atmospheric 1%

In a dystopian future, a powerful corporation hires a private security firm to execute a violent takeover of a competitor's HQ. Caught in the middle, brave office worker Clea attempts a stealthy escape.

Why similar: Dystopian 68.3%, Political 24.5% ★, Action 3.7%, Indie 1.8%, Pixel Graphics 1%

Assigned to station 65, your role as employee 100411 will be to serve and sell products to the people, exercising the controls the state deems necessary to keep the population in line

Why similar: Dystopian 60.4%, Political 38.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 1.2%

Aliens are infiltrating Earth disguised as humans! It's your job to expose these imposters. Can you tell who is human and who is not? Choose your own path while you keep the Earth safe.

Why similar: Dystopian 60%, Political 39.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 0.8%

Every headline has a cost. Shape the story of a city — and watch what it turns you into.

Why similar: Dystopian 77%, Political 21.4% ★, Atmospheric 1%, Indie 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: Dystopian 82.6%, Political 16.2% ★, Fantasy 0.8%, Indie 0.5%

Overthrow a corporate oligarch and uplift your neighbors through the information you observe and learn.

Why similar: Dystopian 60.2%, Political 37.8% ★, Arcade 1.1%, Pixel Graphics 0.9%

After centuries of invincibility, it became popular for humans to watch live alien hunting shows, participate in alien hunts, save up money, equipment, and use all the loot you find to move on to new maps and defeat more powerful enemies.

Why similar: Dystopian 92.2%, Retro 2.6%, Action 2.3%, Comic Book 2.3%, Indie 0.6%

Coco, the princess of the Creep Zone, is doomed to be decapitated and become only her head by a ritual to imbue her with magical powers. If she can take the throne from her mother, she can stop this ritual... Coco's adventure to become king begins.

Why similar: Dystopian 98.1%, Colorful 1.1%, Indie 0.8%

A gripping, retro-inspired 2D cinematic puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over humanity. A short game in handcrafted pixel art, to experience in a film-like journey. Play as a young teenager, alone in a run-down world, relying only on your hacking skills to survive.

Why similar: Dystopian 89.5%, 2D Platformer 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%, Action 2.5%, Indie 1.4%

It is a real-time hacking TPS in which hackers in a devastated world scan for vulnerabilities in quantum demons that attack humans and rewrite their behavioral programs to fight them.

Why similar: Dystopian 94.1%, Action 5.9%

SharpShooter3D is a first-person subculture shooter in the best old school traditions. Burn! Destroy! Kill! Kill! Kill!

Why similar: Dystopian 57.1%, Political 31.2% ★, Violent 5.8%, Retro 1.8%, Action 1.7%

Match babies to their parents by solving genetics puzzles. Get paid for being right, fined for mistakes. Each choice in branching dialogues has different consequences. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the gloomy 1920s totalitarian state.

Why similar: Dystopian 61.5%, Political 35.5% ★, Indie 1.5%, Atmospheric 1.4%

A deceptively demanding experience of a humble recycling plant worker. Shred, crush, and sort your way through a menial job while trying to keep track of the ever convoluted company policy. Clock in, recycle, get paid, repeat.

Why similar: Dystopian 67.7%, Political 31.3% ★, Indie 0.6%, Atmospheric 0.4%

Ministry of Broadcast is a narrative-driven single player cinematic platformer mixing Orwell’s 1984 with modern reality TV. A country divided by The Wall; to cross it and reach your family, you must compete on - and win - a reality TV show broadcast by the Regime.

Why similar: Dystopian 64.3%, Political 28% ★, Indie 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 1.7%, Retro 1.2%

Just as you were about to lose all hope, you’ve found a job. It’s not exactly what you dreamed, but it pays the bills. You begin work and quickly learn the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Dystopian 54.2%, Political 43.7% ★, Indie 1.3%, Atmospheric 0.8%

When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying.

Why similar: Dystopian 68.4%, Political 30.1% ★, Atmospheric 1.1%, Indie 0.4%

A short turn-based planet management sim about flipping a world for profit. Balance supply, unrest, famine, and conflict. Or let it collapse and cash out before it’s too late.

Why similar: Dystopian 74.6%, Political 23.8% ★, Retro 1.6%