Choose SIMULACRA 2
Choose SIMULACRA 2 if you want a Simulation experience. SIMULACRA 2 launched in 2020.
SIMULACRA 2 vs The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother
SIMULACRA 2 and The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2020. SIMULACRA 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.6% positive) than The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother (60.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother
Choose The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother launched in 2020.
Both SIMULACRA 2 and The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 SIMULACRA 2 |  The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (632 reviews) | 60.7% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kaigan Games | Somi |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Both released in 2020.
- SIMULACRA 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.6% positive) than The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother (60.7% positive).
- The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than SIMULACRA 2 (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- SIMULACRA 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother has no Deck rating yet.
SIMULACRA 2 vs The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother — FAQ
- Are SIMULACRA 2 and The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.