Games Like Thought Experiment Simulator

Trolley Problem, Inc. is a darkly comedic narrative game based on real-world philosophical papers, in which you are asked to make a series of impossible choices from two awful answers. Wrestle with your moral compass, decide the fate of millions – and compare your choices with the rest of the world.

Why similar: Philosophical 48%, Comedy 21.5%, Dark Humor 12.9%, Simulation 8.3%, Casual 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It directly tackles the ethical dilemmas found in the seed game with a dark, satirical, and interactive approach.

The Trolley Solution is a compilation of point-and-click minigames based on the famous thought experiment originally proposed by Philippa Foot.

Why similar: Philosophical 38.7%, Comedy 22%, Parody 16.7% ★, Point & Click 8.8%, Dark Humor 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a minimalist, parody-filled take on the classic trolley problem with various absurd outcomes.

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.

Why similar: Comedy 75.8%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 3%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for meta-narrative games that use dynamic narration to challenge player choices and expectations.

There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!

Why similar: Comedy 39.7%, Parody 18.8% ★, Point & Click 17.4%, Indie 7.5%, Casual 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly creative meta-comedy that constantly breaks the fourth wall and plays with the concept of what a game is.

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Philosophical 63.2%, Abstract 21.6%, Indie 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Casual 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply philosophical and meta-narrative experience that explores the relationship between the creator and the player.

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Why similar: Dark Humor 87.5%, Singleplayer 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This perspective-based puzzle game uses philosophical themes and reality-bending mechanics to challenge your perception.

Satirical, short and simple point-and-click "simulation" game about the meaninglessness of life.

Why similar: Philosophical 54.9%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Point & Click 12.1%, Simulation 10.6%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical life-simulation game that uses point-and-click mechanics to explore the absurdity of human existence.

Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

Why similar: Philosophical 74.4%, Simulation 11.6%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 4.7%, Procedural Generation 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical simulation that allows you to embody anything in the universe, reflecting on existence in a way similar to the seed game.

Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.

Why similar: Memes 53.4%, Indie 31.3%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deceptive meta-game that uses the guise of a simple arcade title to deliver a complex, philosophical, and sinister experience.

An original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 43.2% ★, Parody 11.6% ★, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Comedy 10%, Noir 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy adventure that captures the absurd and philosophical nature of Kafka's works.

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Why similar: Memes 61.5%, Indie 26.9%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative mystery that deconstructs various game genres while delivering a sharp, comedic, and philosophical story.

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: Memes 35%, Comedy 22.3%, Simulation 19.7%, Dark Humor 9.9%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious simulation that focuses on the awkwardness of human interaction through intentionally difficult controls.

Earn points in an attempt to find meaning in your normally pointless existence.

Why similar: Dark Humor 37.5%, Casual 37%, Simulation 25.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-humor simulation that embraces the nihilistic themes often found in the seed game.

This game is a cross between The Stanley Parable, Undertale, and rage games like I Wanna Be the Guy. And the deeper you get, the less the fourth wall is respected. This game is a parody of game design and laughs on the surface, but there is a deeper and darker story to this game's origin to unravel.

Why similar: Memes 42.4%, Comedy 22.2%, Parody 17.8% ★, Dark Humor 9.7%, Abstract 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, chaotic experience that leans heavily into internet culture and meme-based humor.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Point & Click 74.6%, Casual 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, philosophical adventure that features a unique facial-expression-based interaction system.

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

Why similar: Comedy 82.5%, Indie 11%, Casual 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, hilarious meta-experience that focuses on the behind-the-scenes chaos of game development.

Very dumb adventure game about a very dumb person from a very dumb developer.

Why similar: Dark Humor 40.4%, Casual 24%, Indie 20.7%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A choose-your-own-adventure style game that relies on humor and unexpected outcomes to keep the player engaged.

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 44.4%, Point & Click 42.1%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical simulation of a 90s internet environment that captures the same meme-heavy, nostalgic, and absurd tone.

CUCKOLD SIMULATOR, the exciting new game where you play as Cuckold (that is his name) in his day-to-day life. Work hard, give all your money to the bull, and be verbally abused by your fat wife.

Why similar: Memes 40.6%, Comedy 19.2%, Parody 15.2% ★, Dark Humor 10.4%, Simulation 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical, meme-heavy simulation that uses extreme themes to deliver a dark-comedy experience.

Explore the mysterious Hotel Norwood in this surreal first-person adventure. Curious characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await your arrival.

Why similar: Indie 50.2%, Casual 41.9%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, music-filled adventure that rewards exploration with bizarre characters and comedic interactions.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Comedy 47%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 22.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based comedy game that uses a simple, satisfying mechanic to deliver a witty and charming narrative.

A survival stealth role-playing simulator where you play as a rat in a suburban neighborhood.

Why similar: Memes 54.3%, Simulation 24.8%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic simulation that uses absurd scenarios and meme-like humor to create a fun, casual experience.

A game about never-ending problem of loading screens. We've all experienced it while playing games, while downloading something, while installing an operating system ect. And now you can experience it once again in Loading Screen Simulator: Steam edition

Why similar: Memes 67.2%, Comedy 12.3%, Simulation 10.1%, Casual 4.3%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical take on modern gaming tropes that turns a mundane experience into a meta-commentary.

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

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 38.7% ★, Philosophical 29.2%, Memes 24.7%, Simulation 3.5%, Casual 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An intentionally awkward space simulation that prioritizes comedy and absurdity over realistic mechanics.

Immerse yourself in the bleak world of a doomer, lost within the gray walls of a post-Soviet Khrushchyovka. Work, bad habits, and endless self-reflection define his reality

Why similar: Memes 55.7%, Comedy 22.4%, Dark Humor 13.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meme-centric, dark-humor game that explores the 'doomer' archetype through simulation mechanics.

The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways!

Why similar: Memes 37.3%, Parody 21.5% ★, Comedy 16.9%, Abstract 12.6%, Dark Humor 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A parody of classic strategy games that focuses on absurdity and breaking the rules of the original game.

Ever wanted to accelerate the progress bar of your download, slow installation, Windows update or just to kill some time until something else has finished? Then here comes the game you never asked for: Progress Bar: The Game

Why similar: Parody 43.5% ★, Abstract 22.3%, Simulation 20.2%, Casual 8.5%, 2D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical simulation that turns the act of waiting for a progress bar into an absurd, multi-layered game.

It's all in your head.

Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Casual 28.2%, Indie 21.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, aesthetic-driven simulation that leans into internet subcultures and meme-inspired visuals.

Post-modern hentai-puzzle detective.

Why similar: Memes 33.9%, Philosophical 26%, Parody 15.9% ★, Comedy 13.7%, Simulation 6%

Гыгы

Why similar: Philosophical 41%, Memes 40.8%, Simulation 15.2%, Casual 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

The most boring game ever made.

Why similar: Memes 39.6%, Parody 20% ★, Comedy 19.3%, Simulation 8.3%, Dark Humor 4.9%

So, have you ever heard of the Trolley Problem? Do you know the price of the choices you make? How far are you ready to go to act according to your values? Will you sacrifice the life of the other to hold the moral high ground?

Why similar: Trains 61.1% ★, Comedy 11.2%, Dark Humor 9.9%, Point & Click 9.7%, Casual 3.4%

GOTY

Why similar: Memes 39.7%, Philosophical 24.1%, Simulation 17.4%, Comedy 14.4%, Dark Humor 4%

Poopy philosophy - a philosophical approach to gaming. We play as a person on a toilet seat.

Why similar: Simulation 47.5%, Casual 28.6%, Indie 23.9%

A non-idle clicker game about flipping a coin that hates you. Starting with just a 20% chance of getting heads, can you get ten heads in a row?

Why similar: Philosophical 30.8%, Comedy 17.6%, Parody 14% ★, Simulation 11.2%, Noir 10.5%

Just another stupid adventure game

Why similar: Indie 100%

WARNING: VIDIOT GAME MAY CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE. PLAY AT YOUR OWN DEMISE.

Why similar: Comedy 53.3%, Abstract 17.4%, Casual 17.2%, 2D 6%, Indie 5%

The Majority of People navigate progress, politics and preposterous propulsive plans in this satirical point-and-click adventure. Featuring highly debatable democracy, problematic project managers and the belief that Anthony's underdeveloped prefrontal cortex will lead to your salvation!

Why similar: Philosophical 47.8%, Comedy 17.3%, Dark Humor 14.8%, Point & Click 12.4%, Indie 4%

Some games are good, a few games are great, most are alright. This is not one of those games. Come explore this labyrinth of menus that make number bigger. Watch number get big, only to get small, to get big again, faster this time even!

Why similar: Philosophical 60.7%, Parody 24.1% ★, Casual 8.1%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 2%

Travel in a soviet platzkart train through Syberia

Why similar: Trains 34.4% ★, Memes 21.2%, Philosophical 21.1%, Comedy 12.3%, Simulation 10.5%

A game where your only goal is to die - Just like in real life!

Why similar: Simulation 52%, Casual 25.5%, Indie 22.6%

You are a man in a room. Something feels off. Or maybe it's on. A short existential comedy point-and-click non-adventure about the limitations and imitations of human existence – or, really, whatever you want it to be about.

Why similar: Philosophical 36.8%, Hand-drawn 15%, Comedy 14.9%, Dark Humor 14.2%, Point & Click 11.3%

Your balls itch. You are in public. This is now everybody’s problem. Covertly scratch your balls through multiple public incidents, battle your useless hand, and stop before everyone finds out what kind of person you are.

Why similar: Memes 51.5%, Comedy 38.9%, Simulation 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

This is literally a game about watch paint drying for 6 hours, so.. ..do you feel like wasting money and time? XD

Why similar: Comedy 54.2%, Simulation 43.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

A comedy dating sim visual novel where you play as an attack helicopter and romance other anthropomorphic helicopters in a satirical, military-themed world. Absurd? Dumb? Absolutely.

Why similar: Memes 56.4%, Simulation 22.6%, Casual 11.1%, Indie 9.9%

You will own nothing and be happy. You can't afford a house, but you can afford Dumbubu Desktop Pet. Torture your Dumbubu and earn random Blind Boxes.

Why similar: Simulation 41.3%, Point & Click 28.4%, Casual 23.1%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

hitler Humiliation Simulator

Why similar: Memes 73.7%, Simulation 25%, Singleplayer 1.3%

You're a little poop flushed away on a revenge mission to cover the world in poop! A chaotic incremental Poop-Shooter where bouncing poop earns points! Level up your poop, and unleash explosive, multi-poop madness!

Why similar: Dark Humor 27.1%, Simulation 26.5%, Hand-drawn 22.8%, Casual 11.2%, Indie 7.3%

Web-browser simulator from beautiful locations

Why similar: Memes 53.9%, Simulation 31%, Indie 15.1%

Mouse people is an experiential commercial game. Please use your mouse to click, drag and destroy people and things. Be chill , face up to your your own thoughts.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 37.8% ★, Noir 25.5%, Point & Click 18.2%, Casual 9.7%, Dark Humor 8.7%

The abstract male is the image of God, the absolute something.

Why similar: Philosophical 84.7%, Simulation 9.9%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A fourth-wall-breaking narrative adventure. It’s interview day, and you really need this job—enough to ignore the talking printer, the anomaly corridor, and the ridiculous life-or-death trials your interviewer keeps putting you in. But deep down, you know... something here is very, very wrong.

Why similar: Philosophical 59.7%, Comedy 38%, Casual 1.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

This is a clicker game about a sausage.

Why similar: Simulation 30.3%, Casual 30.1%, Abstract 29.2%, Indie 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A haiku platformer. It's short and vague.

Why similar: Dark Humor 53.8%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 11.1%, 2D 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%

In this narrated platformer there's one man who's always out to get you... The Narrator. He's a real jerk, but with determination and a lot of skill MAYBE you can make it through this crazy adventure.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 51.3% ★, Memes 16.2%, Parody 15.6% ★, Comedy 12.9%, 2D 2.6%

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

Why similar: Philosophical 81.8%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 8.8%

Strange simulator for a certain type of people who want to get NOTHING and PAIN. Game based on real events.

Why similar: Simulation 47.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 25.1%

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

Why similar: Memes 50.5%, Comedy 25.8%, Parody 16.6% ★, Simulation 5.9%, Indie 0.5%

Live your wildest dreams by splurging on insane amounts of cash you wouldn't have in real life. Play for random number generated loot that is a reflection of the meaningless nature of this game and everything surrounding it.

Why similar: Memes 73.2%, Simulation 26.8%