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A lockpicking simulator that does not roll dice. Pin tumbler locks, simulated rather than scored: no hidden success chance, no progress bar. A pin sets because you held the pick still inside a window a fraction of a millimetre wide, long enough to catch.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: TheNakedCat
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
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    A hardcore puzzle game about digital circuits

    Why similar: Education 40.3%, Simulation 37.1%, Puzzle 14.1%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 2%

  2. #2 Secrets of the Past: Dion
    96% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2018
    Dev: Culturplay
    Windows

    Become an archaeologist and lead an excavation at the ancient city of Dion! In this casual simulation game, your goal is to unearth and exhibit the real treasures of the Villa of Dionysus. Will you manage to do so before the heavy rain season?

    Why similar: Simulation 43.1%, Education 38.4%, Puzzle 15.7%, Indie 2.8%

  3. #3 Earthquake escape
    96% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: CatCat Gaming
    Windows

    This is an earthquake escape game, about how to move to a safe place at home when an earthquake occurs, and make an earthquake safe escape game. Our protagonist kid is alone at home. Where can he move to hide in order to be safer?

    Why similar: Education 51.6%, Simulation 46.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  4. #4 Simulator Of A Person Who Is Taking Online Course To Study How To Lose Weight
    95% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: HaoHao Games
    Windows

    You will play as a person who is learning how to lose weight in an online course. And all you have to do is learn!

    Why similar: Education 35.4%, Simulation 34.9%, Puzzle 15.6%, Exploration 6.8%, 2D 3.2%

  5. #5 Mission: ISS
    94% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2025
    Dev: Magnopus
    Windows

    Take a trip into orbit and experience life on board the International Space Station! In this Emmy-nominated simulation, learn how to move and work in zero-gravity using your controllers. Dock a space capsule, take a spacewalk, and let real NASA astronauts guide you on the ISS!

    Why similar: Education 44.8%, Simulation 41.2%, Exploration 12%, Singleplayer 2%

  6. #6 ElectricVLab
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2018
    Dev: Q1TEK LLC
    Windows

    ElectricVLab employs the technology of video games to explore the fascinating world of electricity and electronics. It allows you to build a wide variety of analog and digital electronic circuits, and observe their behavior in a visually rich, informative, fun environment.

    Why similar: Simulation 66.4%, Education 33.6%

  7. #7 I.E.L : Indo European Languages
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Phantom Games Studio
    Windows

    IEL: Indo European Languages is a 2D educational game where you learn French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and more through fun mini-games. Explore landmarks, improve vocabulary by category, and build real-world communication skills while playing!

    Why similar: Education 51.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Simulation 13.5%, Exploration 9.4%, 2D 7.5%

  8. #8 CellQuest
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: David BrosnanPub: BrosNetic
    Windows

    CellQuest is designed to simulate the cellular Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase signaling process (MAP-K) and the Trimeric G-protein cell signaling cycle.

    Why similar: Education 48%, Simulation 44.1%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  9. #9 Professor Why™ Chemistry 1
    91% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2015
    Dev: Professor Why
    Windows · Mac

    Professor Why™ Chemistry is a computer game with elements of education, which enables players to perform dozens of chemistry experiments in a safe, virtual laboratory.

    Why similar: Education 52%, Simulation 42.6%, Indie 5.4%

  10. #10 Sophie's Safecracking Simulator
    90% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2021
    Dev: Sophie Houlden
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Crack simulated safe locks using real techniques!

    Why similar: Education 42.3%, Simulation 39.4%, Puzzle 16.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  11. #11 Virtual telescope
    91% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: Anton Shatalov
    Windows

    Get the star sky that is above you and visit other planets in the virtual reality!

    Why similar: Education 52.7%, Simulation 41.6%, Indie 5.7%

  12. #12 Hurricane Heroes
    89% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Robert LiKamWaPub: EXP Lab
    Windows

    Hurricane Heroes is a 3-act interactive narrative experience that places players in the shoes of three critical roles as a storm approaches and impacts the coast of Florida.

    Why similar: Education 57.1%, Simulation 40.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  13. #13 Werelderfgoed: Romeins Aquaduct van Nijmegen en Berg en Dal
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Tijdlab
    Windows

    Ontdek hoe het Romeinse aquaduct van Nijmegen en Berg en Dal eruit moet hebben gezien. Bezoek verschillende locaties langs het traject, van de bron tot de waterbak in het Romeinse legerkamp.

    Why similar: Education 45.8%, Simulation 40.7%, Exploration 12%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  14. #14 Dr. Umgebung's School of Life
    88% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    Dr. Umgebung's School of Life is a game about simulating life in small glass terraria. You are attending a school where you earn how to mold life by tweaking the gas pressures and temperature inside a terrarium.

    Why similar: Simulation 50.7%, Education 34.2%, Indie 7%, Puzzle 4.5%, Exploration 3.6%

  15. #15 Play and Learn English
    85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Recep CinetPub: Utopic Games
    Windows · Mac

    First we get you speaking, then we make you better. With just 1000 words, make your daily English fluent. In a story-driven RPG, your microphone is with you, and the game listens. Fully offline, no subscription.

    Why similar: Education 52.7%, Simulation 21.6%, Puzzle 7.9%, 2D 6.8%, Exploration 5.6%

  16. #16 HomestarVR
    87% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: The pocket company
    Windows

    This application simulates a starry sky in realism. Please enjoy the full sky starry sky. There are three modes that enjoy starry sky in this application. ①World Sky Time Travel ②Full Celestial Planetarium ③Starry Sky Selection

    Why similar: Education 52.7%, Simulation 41.6%, Indie 5.7%

  17. #17 GLOBE DRONE
    86% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
    Windows

    GLOBE DRONE - An Earth Simulator

    Why similar: Education 45.2%, Simulation 41.1%, Exploration 12.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  18. #18 Dream Clovers
    86% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Do Dream
    Windows

    Welcome to VR job experience!'Dream Clovers' is an educative game application supporting VR-based job experience contents.Recently there are two contents, firefighter and astronaut. More contents will be registered soon.

    Why similar: Education 45%, Simulation 41.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  19. #19 TerraBlocks
    84% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: shrubec
    Windows · Linux

    TerraBlocks is a geography-based puzzle game where you move and rotate drifting continent pieces from the North Pole to their correct places. As you progress, the challenge increases. Test your spatial awareness and geographic knowledge while rebuilding the world!

    Why similar: Education 42.2%, Simulation 31.5%, Puzzle 18.2%, Exploration 4.6%, Singleplayer 2%

  20. #20 Mission To Fission
    82% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Higgsino
    Windows · Linux

    Nuclear fission simulator. Control A nuclear reactor, balancing Uranium fissile material. The game features a oversimplified reactor and the R.B.M.K Reactor in Chernobyl.

    Why similar: Education 48.9%, Simulation 42.9%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BancoGames CompanyPub: BancoGames Publish
    Windows

    Experience Jeolla-bukdo's tourist attraction, Gochangeupseong Fortress, through VR!

    Why similar: Education 45.6%, Simulation 40.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  22. #22 Second Temple
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Forth Temple
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    3D role playing game set in Jerusalem 65AD at the height of Jerusalem's majesty.

    Why similar: Education 45.5%, Simulation 40.9%, Exploration 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  23. #23 Word of Kitchen
    81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: DIG Games
    Windows

    This is a word search game. Theme: kitchen. You are presented with several letters and your task is to add words from these letters.

    Why similar: Simulation 43.6%, Education 32.9%, Puzzle 18.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.2%

  24. #24 Riemann's Lens
    80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Aaron SchinderPub: Schinder Labs LLC
    Windows

    Explore a wormhole! Riemann's Lens simulates the non-euclidean geometry and strange visual effects associated with a Riemannian wormhole. This interactive virtual art display allows you to fly around and through the wormhole.

    Why similar: Education 44.7%, Simulation 39.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: McPeppergames
    Windows

    The ultimate farm children's game with lots of animal puzzles and farm motifs. The perfect learning game for all children, toddlers, babies, jigsaw puzzle and animal lovers. Familyfriendly!

    Why similar: Education 46.1%, Simulation 25.2%, Puzzle 19.4%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 1.6%

  26. #26 MITTIN
    78% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Great Lakes Reality Labs
    Windows

    Learn and practice skills for independence at home and in the community. MITTIN is a library of dynamic modules that foster the development of independent living skills.

    Why similar: Education 51.6%, Simulation 46.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  27. #27 Electrical Leak
    76% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Robut
    Windows

    Welcome to "Electrical Leak"—a electrician simulation and electrical puzzle game adapted from real-world cases! Armed with nothing but a test pen, you will face seemingly ordinary yet hazard-filled daily scenarios.

    Why similar: Education 43%, Simulation 38.1%, Puzzle 13.4%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  28. #28 Ludwig
    81% matchMixed47% of 68 reviews2014
    Dev: ovos
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Join Ludwig on an exciting journey through the world of physics. Find out how energy is created from fire, water, wind and sun and use them cleverly to protect the Robotronics on Unitron against the impending energy collapse! Ludwig is a new type of learning game, which not only conveys knowledge, but is also really fun to play!

    Why similar: Education 46.9%, Simulation 46.2%, Indie 6.9%

  29. #29 Steam Engine Simulator
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 9,002 reviews2023
    Dev: Ektorom Software Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    Why similar: Education 52%, Simulation 37.7%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 0.7%

  30. #30 Chemi
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lenvayo AS
    Windows · Mac

    Step into a digital chemistry lab where you experiment, analyze results, and master real scientific tools through hands-on simulation.

    Why similar: Education 59%, Simulation 35.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Indie 2.4%

  31. #31 Zhouyi Six Lines Divination Game
    76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: fatcoder.net
    Windows

    Zhouyi Six Lines Divination Game is an innovative simulation game for spiritual sustenance, aimed at helping players explore the mysteries of the future through the combination of ancient divination wisdom and modern AI technology.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.6%, Puzzle 21.3%, Exploration 15.5%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 2.3%

  32. #32 Spores of Fortune
    74% matchPositive87% of 45 reviews2025
    Dev: Anna-Lena JacobsPub: Hochschule Darmstadt
    Windows

    Learn about REAL mushrooms and how to identify them, in this cozy mushroom picking Sim! Also manage your shop and sell them to the local folk.

    Why similar: Education 45.7%, Simulation 39.2%, Exploration 12.5%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%

  33. #33 Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES)
    78% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Christopher ShovePub: Regional Scientists
    Windows

    Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES) simulates the development of North Korea's Pyongyang economy. It is an economic simulation and not a game, and useful for an economics class.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Education 48.3%

  34. #34 Zombie Ants VR
    75% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: Ninth Dimension Games
    Windows

    Zombie Ants VR is a short (5-10 minute) experience that takes the player through the life cycle of Ophiocordyceps, a fungus that drives creatures (in this case ants) to change their behavior in order to propagate the fungus and ultimately kills them.

    Why similar: Education 46.4%, Simulation 39.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  35. #35 Mocove Arts VR
    77% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Mocove Studio
    Windows

    Explore the top thousand artworks from human history in Mocove Arts virtual museum.

    Why similar: Simulation 41.5%, Education 40.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Indie 6%

  36. #36 Find the Whales
    74% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: Thought Generation Society
    Windows

    Find the Whales is a free-to-play educational game for all ages about ocean conservation. Find marine animals and do conservation quests to help protect them & their habitats!

    Why similar: Education 72.4%, Exploration 15.1%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  37. #37 Startup Quest Bakery
    72% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Predict Edumedia
    Windows

    Embark on a brief entrepreneurial journey to establish and manage a socially responsible bakery. Obtain permits, prepare the space, choose your equipment, and produce various breads. Aim for profitability while positively impacting society and the environment.

    Why similar: Education 45.2%, Simulation 44.3%, 2D 6%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  38. #38 Chemistry My Love
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SPIN Software
    Windows

    Chemistry My Love is the ultimate gamified educational tool for high school and college level chemistry. Balance chemical reaction coefficients, masses and concentrations, with step-by-step explanations. Level up your knowledge playing chemical games and solving computer-generated quizzes.

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  39. #39 Loading Screen Simulator
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Blaze Games
    Windows

    Think the simulator games have gone too far? Yes, we do too. But we're willing to make that abyss even darker with Loading Screen Sim. Features randomly rotating loading screens with real-life and fantasy scenery, cool music, and even some interactive screens!

    Why similar: Simulation 61.9%, Puzzle 25.3%, 2D 9.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  40. #40 Alphabet
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: DiSt1923
    Windows

    Alphabet is an exciting clicker that will immerse you in the world of letters and words. In this game you can get letters of different rarity for the time spent in the game. Collect letters, discover new words and use them to create unique items.

    Why similar: Education 56.2%, Exploration 19.3%, Simulation 14.6%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 2%

  41. #41 VR Brewing Simulator
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Eirtep
    Windows

    Learn the art of beer brewing on a commercial scale in this first-person, virtual reality simulator, moving around the brewery you will be turning valves, adjusting temperatures, grabbing, weighing and using the correct ingredients and vessels at the right times using your virtual hands. Let's brew!

    Why similar: Education 50.9%, Simulation 46.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  42. #42 Maritime Hegemony: Carrier Travel 海上霸主:航空母舰之旅
    72% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2020
    Dev: Nanjing Weichu Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    "Maritime Hegemony: Carrier Travelr" is a large-scale 3D aircraft carrier ship simulation game that is highly expected. Through the lifelike ship model and lifelike flight disassembly system, the charm of "sea overlord" is reappeared to the players.

    Why similar: Simulation 81.9%, Education 17.2%, Singleplayer 1%

  43. #43 MITTIN: Clean Flat Surfaces
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Great Lakes Reality Labs
    Windows

    Learn how to clean a variety of surfaces in the kitchen and living room of your home with MITTIN: Clean Flat Surfaces. MITTIN is a library of dynamic modules that foster the development of independent living skills in the home and community.

    Why similar: Education 52.1%, Simulation 46.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  44. #44 Here to There
    69% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: MonoPub: Monosoft
    Windows

    A singleplayer puzzle FPS. The player attempts to solve each area, making progress towards the end.

    Why similar: Simulation 42.4%, Education 41.5%, Puzzle 13.1%, Singleplayer 3%

  45. #45 ARTificial
    69% matchMixed66% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Kim ju youngPub: team_ARTificial
    Windows

    Dig into the truth hidden in the artist's strange paintings through the puzzle.

    Why similar: Simulation 50.7%, Puzzle 22.2%, Exploration 15.2%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 2.4%

  46. #46 3DC
    68% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Kim Martinez
    Windows

    3DC is a graphic adventure that teaches children from 8 to 12 years old what depression is.

    Why similar: Education 60.1%, Simulation 38%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  47. #47 Sophie's Cubes
    70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Sophie Houlden
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Create, scramble, and solve puzzle/magic cubes.

    Why similar: Simulation 74.7%, Puzzle 21.1%, Indie 4.2%

  48. #48 Grime Reapers
    67% matchNegative18% of 11 reviews2026
    Dev: Group.ExePub: Rob Griffiths
    Windows

    Grime Reapers is a first-person horror survival game where you clean haunted houses while avoiding monsters and ghouls. Complete cleaning objectives, distract enemies, or hide to survive your shift and escape the house alive.

    Why similar: Education 48.4%, Simulation 45.6%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  49. #49 Virtual Viking
    70% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Viking Group Inc.
    Windows

    Virtual Viking is immersive training that will enable you to increase your familiarity with Viking valve systems. Experience various industry standard fire protection systems in operation during a building fire. Further discover these systems through observations and guided interactive learning.

    Why similar: Simulation 84.2%, Education 15%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  50. #50 Storm
    71% matchMixed68% of 106 reviews2013
    Dev: Eko Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Take a deep breath and prepare for a tranquil journey through the seasons with Storm, an atmospheric, ethereal experience where you use natural phenomena to guide a simple seed to fertile soil so it can take root and spring to life.

    Why similar: Simulation 65.2%, Puzzle 24.4%, Indie 10.4%

  51. #51 Chime Candy
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hurley Piano
    Windows

    Chime Candy is an interactive musical puzzle game that combines the joy of music and learning by guiding fish to their note slots to learn how to read sheet music and various melodies.

    Why similar: Education 48.8%, Simulation 26.7%, Puzzle 16.8%, 2D 4.9%, Indie 1.7%

  52. #52 Whisky Bottler
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: White Pig GamesPub: Duality Games
    Windows

    Learn the magic of whisky. Discover the aromas in old barrels. Visit Scottish distilleries, get to know their secrets, and start your own in the future. Create your own exceptional whisky. Find out whether you can be successful on the luxurious liquor market. Become a whisky bottler!

    Why similar: Education 50.8%, Simulation 45.7%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  53. #53 Aura Adventure
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: initori
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Aura is a luminescent creature that lives in the digital world of Maia, where everything is possible thanks to programming. One day, mysterious anomalies begin to fragment the digital universe, and Aura will need your help to restore their world.

    Why similar: Education 64.3%, Puzzle 21.8%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.7%

  54. #54 CHICARO DENTISTRY
    69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Graction
    Windows

    It's an educational simulation game for the children that entertains teaching the actual dentist profession

    Why similar: Simulation 90.8%, Education 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  55. #55 Universe Size Comparison VR
    66% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Martysh Oleksandr
    Windows

    How does an atom look like compared to a planet? How big is the Milky Way compared to other galaxies? In this simple application you have the opportunity to see and compare the real sizes of various objects in our Universe, from atoms to galaxies.

    Why similar: Education 42%, Simulation 41.8%, Exploration 13%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  56. #56 Young Detectives: Farm
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: 4Kids
    Windows

    Dive into a world of colorful discovery with the ultimate spot the difference game designed for young minds! Your mission is to identify the subtle distinctions between seemingly identical scenes.

    Why similar: Education 41.1%, Simulation 38.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, 2D 4.2%, Indie 2.6%

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    65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: 4Kids
    Windows

    Dive into a world of colorful discovery with the ultimate spot the difference game designed for young minds! Your mission is to identify the subtle distinctions between seemingly identical scenes.

    Why similar: Education 40.9%, Simulation 38.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, 2D 4.2%, Indie 2.6%

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