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Games Like Sometimes to Deal with the Difficulty of Being Alive, I Need to Believe There Is a Possibility That Life Is Not Real.

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Surreal, Exploration, Adventure, First-Person.

Sometimes to Deal with the Difficulty of Being Alive, I Need to Believe There Is a Possibility That Life Is Not Real. header art

Wander through a shifting simulation that feels both tragic and hilarious. Observe, interact, or simply exist as the world reshapes around you — a meditative, overstimulated reflection on what it means to keep going when everything’s falling apart.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 113 reviews
Released: 2019-05-22
Developer: Jeremy Couillard
Publisher: Akupara Games
Genres: Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2019
    Dev: Jeremy CouillardPub: Akupara Games
    Windows

    Step into a radiant dimension where souls reboot as data. Recover your reincarnation machine from alien terrorists and explore glowing temples of memory, logic, and light. A surreal odyssey through death, rebirth, and the beauty of being lost.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Surreal 17.3%, Narration 15.8%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Abstract 13.7%

  2. #2 Broken Reality
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 2,203 reviews2018
    Dev: Dynamic Media TriadPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A humorous adventure set in a 3D parody of the internet. Diverse puzzles, beautiful worlds, friends, experiences, upgrades and more, await those who 'log on'!

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    96% matchVery Positive99% of 196 reviews2023
    Dev: Jeremy CouillardPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a dream that refuses to end. As Zede Aksis, wander a surreal city that feels both alive and liminal, filled with digital citizens and absurd infrastructure. Can you find an escape? A way out of a world that remembers you better than you remember it?

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Surreal 18.5%, Narration 16.4%, Third Person 10%, Exploration 8.9%

  4. #4 StrangeDream
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: 草地w
    Windows

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    Why similar: Psychedelic 21.2%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Surreal 18.7%, Abstract 16%, Psychological 15.5%

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    94% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2021
    Dev: Sad Mask PartyPub: NILWARE
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Psychedelic 20.6%, Surreal 18%, Philosophical 17.2%, Psychological 13.8%, Walking Simulator 13.6%

  6. #6 GLITCH DADDY
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Sad Mask Party
    Windows

    You have a strange dream where you meet a creature named Glitch Daddy, telling you that the world is ending very soon. Then, you wake up and go to unravel the truth through a wild, abstract psychedelic journey.

    Why similar: Psychedelic 24.6%, Surreal 18.4%, Abstract 18.2%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

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    Dev: Sebasa Games TaganrogPub: Sebasa Games
    Windows

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  8. #8 Optimum Link
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    Dev: Protoria Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Abstract 20%, Psychedelic 17.1%, Surreal 16.1%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Sandbox 12%

  9. #9 Self-Checkout Unlimited
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2020
    Dev: Argent Games
    Windows · Mac

    Explore and unravel the mall of your mind in this surreal adventure game.

    Why similar: Philosophical 41%, Walking Simulator 31.2%, Surreal 21%, Indie 6.8%

  10. #10 Fuzz Dungeon
    91% matchVery Positive100% of 82 reviews2021
    Dev: Jeremy CouillardPub: Akupara Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Psychedelic 19%, Surreal 15.8%, Abstract 15.8%, Narration 14.8%, Hand-drawn 10%

  11. #11 Superliminal
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 32,646 reviews2020
    Dev: Pillow Castle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Surreal 22.2%, Psychedelic 21.5%, Narration 19%, Psychological 18.9%, Funny 6.7%

  12. #12 Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,454 reviews2025
    Dev: STFGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Stone Simulator is a meditative idle game where you live as a rock enduring endless seasons and absurd events. Survive storms, unlock quirky achievements, and observe a serene, ever-changing world. Perfect for Zen-like relaxation or meme-worthy humor.

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    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Peripheral Playbox
    Windows

    A bite-sized (literally) comedic adventure where you relieve the stress of ordinary life by biting through walls. Therapy is expensive, but drywall is plentiful.

    Why similar: Surreal 35.3%, Sandbox 27.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Funny 12.7%, Simulation 10.1%

  14. #14 DMT: Dream Dealer Trip
    90% matchMixed55% of 233 reviews2016
    Dev: Eternity Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Simulation 66%, Indie 34%

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    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,118 reviews2020
    Dev: William Chyr Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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  16. #16 0°N 0°W
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 387 reviews2018
    Dev: Colorfiction
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    86% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: Sandwich SquadPub: Cole Young
    Windows · Mac

    A game where you play as a slightly confused bear trying to assemble the ultimate meal no matter who tries to get in your way. Relax and fish, visit the grocery store, escape bureaucracy, and more on your way to achieve enlightenment via sandwich.

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    83% matchVery Positive92% of 8,408 reviews2019
    Dev: Sirhaian
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    Dev: Creability
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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    84% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2020
    Dev: Jeremy CouillardPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Linux

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    84% matchMixed69% of 310 reviews2018
    Dev: DeepWorks Studios
    Windows

    Depression The Game is an interactive game simulating major depression. You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he?

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    Windows

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    Dev: Sludj Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Dev: Doomers TeamPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive95% of 290 reviews2026
    Dev: The Space Lemmings from Space Productions
    Windows · Mac

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    76% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2026
    Dev: Samuel LehikoinenPub: turbolento publishing
    Windows

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    Dev: Affable Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: Shadow Owl Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Surreal 26.8%, Sandbox 23%, Third Person 14%, Funny 13.4%, Exploration 11.3%

  36. #36 Flat Earth Simulator
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 118 reviews2020
    Dev: The Truthtellers
    Windows

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    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2020
    Dev: Oblomov IndustriesPub: Kavkaz Sila Games
    Windows

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  38. #38 The Salesman
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 699 reviews2025
    Dev: Backstab IndustriesPub: Bad Ideas Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  39. #39 Homeless Simulator 2
    76% matchMixed42% of 85 reviews2019
    Dev: Kiddy
    Windows

    Homeless Simulator 2 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: Sandbox 36.3%, Simulation 26.8%, Funny 19.5%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 4.7%

  40. #40 SAYONALAIKA
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: LuuuLuuuL
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 299 reviews2019
    Dev: bilge
    Windows

    This game is about making this game.

    Why similar: Psychedelic 18%, Philosophical 17.3%, Abstract 17.2%, Surreal 16%, Psychological 13.1%

  42. #42 New York Rat Simulator
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 152 reviews2021
    Dev: Firebug Games
    Windows

    In a world bound by the very laws of traffic, one Rat has been chosen.... Roam the streets of New York, imbued with unnatural jumping abilities, you can now disrupt the very fabric of society and collect pizza slices in the name of the glorious Rat King to summon the dark eldritch being of New York.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Sandbox 17.1%, Third Person 10.8%, Funny 9.8%, Colorful 9%

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    70% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
    Dev: Noah Kuhn Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Surreal 26.6%, Abstract 22.1%, Philosophical 18.6%, Psychological 12.5%, Walking Simulator 8.6%

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    70% matchVery Positive88% of 9,458 reviews2020
    Dev: Pugscape
    Windows

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    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.1%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Funny 14.2%, Third Person 13.4%, Simulation 10.1%

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    71% matchVery Positive94% of 932 reviews2021
    Dev: [SAMPLE TEXT] Studios ltd
    Windows

    In Frame of Mind, you are placed in a world where logic is escaping you. Each area of the game defies reason, requiring you to think outside the box in order to solve the illogical and escape madness.

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  46. #46 Fragrance Point
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2025
    Dev: Halber Ball
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Psychedelic 29.6%, Surreal 20.6%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Exploration 8.4%, Colorful 7.7%

  47. #47 Interactivity: The Interactive Experience
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Aetheric GamesPub: Pixeljam
    Windows

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    Why similar: Surreal 32.6%, Psychological 29.7%, Walking Simulator 29.5%, Indie 8.1%

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    69% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Jemboy
    Windows

    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!

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  49. #49 Dude Simulator
    71% matchMixed61% of 2,080 reviews2017
    Dev: Kiddy
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    68% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2024
    Dev: Aaron DeVriesPub: SimRed
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 68%, Indie 32%

  51. #51 Chroma Zero
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2024
    Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
    Windows

    Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.2%, Surreal 24.6%, Colorful 17.2%, Exploration 14.1%, 3D 7.6%

  52. #52 TRIP Steam Edition
    72% matchMixed46% of 284 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIPPub: Self-Published
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 43.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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    Why similar: Psychedelic 22.6%, Abstract 20.2%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Surreal 16.1%, Colorful 6.6%

  53. #53 Pohinki Simulator
    67% matchMixed65% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Niphilist Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Sandbox 41.2%, Exploration 20.4%, Funny 17.3%, 3D 11.6%, Simulation 9.4%

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    69% matchMixed57% of 152 reviews2023
    Dev: Octo Games studio
    Windows

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  55. #55 Cactus Simulator
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 319 reviews2022
    Dev: Dynamic Games
    Windows

    Cactus Simulator is a game in which you can become a cactus.

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    65% matchVery Positive92% of 4,119 reviews2021
    Dev: Two Star Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 65.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Exploration 10.3%, 3D 7.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%

  57. #57 International Space Banana
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 114 reviews2021
    Dev: Cool Scooter SoftwarePub: PQube
    Windows

    SPIN. BOUNCE. STRUGGLE... In Space, nobody can hear you rage.

    Why similar: Philosophical 28%, Narration 23.6%, Surreal 20.6%, Funny 10.7%, Colorful 8.7%

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    63% matchVery Positive89% of 2,242 reviews2024
    Dev: Bad Vices Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Share thoughts and hot food with your last ever clients, as you wait for the world to end.

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    64% matchVery Positive95% of 143 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  60. #60 With Shining Eyes
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2024
    Dev: Lucas Fisher
    Windows

    Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.

    Why similar: Surreal 23.7%, Abstract 20.3%, Psychedelic 19.4%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Exploration 7.2%

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