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Games like Primate Signal

If Primate Signal is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hedge Fund Tycoon, Norman's Great Illusion and CorpoNation: The Sorting Process — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Primate Signal: Embark on an insane journey with Comer Sintra through MMOs, hacking, the financial markets, love, and a philosophical understanding of how absolutely everything works.

2020IndieAdventure5.00 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby bankbank
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Players who liked Primate Signal also play

Steam players who put hours into Primate Signal also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Hedge Fund Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.

    2024StrategySimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Norman's Great Illusion

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    "Norman's Great Illusion" is a 2D pixel art visual novel in which you have to live a year as an engineer at the plant in the face of rising social tensions. Make difficult decisions, but keep in mind: you will have to pay for each choice

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. CorpoNation: The Sorting Process

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Greetings, valued employee. You have been tasked with sorting the Ringo CorpoNation's genetic samples. With the credits that you earn, you can shop, game and pay your bills on time. Rogue workers may try to entice you into betraying your beloved employer, but we know you'll give 110%.

    2024IndieSimulation7.14 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    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.

    2018IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Democracy 4

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. DIVINATION

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    "What if you're born into this world without your permission?" DIVINATION is a very short visual novel where you act as a fortune teller in a futuristic world. Talk and listen to people's stories, then foresee their future using the runes they had drawn.

    2019IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Secret Government

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Primate Signal fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Primate Signal at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Primate Signal.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Primate Signal on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

    2021IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from bankbank

Other recommendable Steam games by bankbank, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Cavesweeper

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Cavesweeper is a unique roguelike puzzle game that is easy to play but difficult to master. Battle deadly monsters and get powerful loot in this addictive, replayable RPG puzzler!

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure5.00 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Tess Elated

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Tess Elated is an addicting Logic Puzzle game where you face off against a series of powerful female professionals. Investigate the diverse cast to discover who or what is influencing their world. Cross the line, and become... Elated!

    2019Indie5.00 USDSteam ↗
  3. Bonkey Trek Quimdung Edition

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Running low on food, 100 miles from home, and you don't know if you'll ever see your love again

    2021IndieAdventure5.00 USDSteam ↗
  4. Triple Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    Control three adventurers simultaneously in this experimental split-screen dungeon crawling adventure!

    2021IndieAdventure5.00 USDSteam ↗
  5. Jubilane

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal.

    Innovative Hexagonal eSports Puzzle Game With Online 1-on-1 Battling! Featuring BG PLATES by Leomi Sadler and Julien Ceccaldi

    2021Strategy5.00 USDSteam ↗
  6. Amshay

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal. Shares Indie with Primate Signal.

    Strategically drop beautiful gems and ugly blobs in an addictive pursuit attempting to capture 100 hideous freaks! Play solo or with a partner in couch co-op. Chase high scores in endless or time attack modes. If you love dropping blocks and making crush, you'll love Amshay!

    2022StrategyIndie5.00 USDSteam ↗
  7. Four Winds Fantasy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal. Shares Adventure with Primate Signal.

    The speedrunning action/RPG you've been dreaming of! Take control of an elderly man who has been banished by the only town he's ever known. Discover insane secrets and multiple endings, compete on the leaderboards, now with full gamepad support!

    2022ActionAdventureRPG5.00 USDSteam ↗
  8. GAMEDOG

    WHY THIS

    Another title from bankbank, the studio behind Primate Signal. Shares Indie and Adventure with Primate Signal.

    TWELVE games! A dating sim, JRPG, Hori Shmup, Speedrun Platformer, Hockey with lightning bolts, and much more! AROOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! This is one dog you'll want to adopt into your Steam library. Full Xbox360 controller support!

    2022ActionSportsIndie5.00 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Primate Signal

How much does Primate Signal cost?
Primate Signal is listed on Steam at 5.00 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Primate Signal?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Primate Signal are Hedge Fund Tycoon, Norman's Great Illusion, CorpoNation: The Sorting Process.
Who developed Primate Signal?
Primate Signal was developed by bankbank and published by Wainstop James.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Primate Signal.

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