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Games like ZooKeeper Simulator

If ZooKeeper Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bad Guys at School, Awesome Metal Detecting and Fly Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its comedic, funny and whimsical. 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 ZooKeeper Simulator: In ZooKeeper Simulator, there are two teams: Zookeeper vs Animals. Zookeeper must maintain the park by carrying out missions while animals must prevent them utilizing violence and pure brutality.

2019ActionSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Forceight
ZooKeeper Simulator — Steam game cover
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Embody animals to cause maximum destructionMultiplayer turns every session into a shared comedy sketchPhysics based chaos feels gloriously unpredictableComedicFunnyWhimsical

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Steam players who put hours into ZooKeeper Simulator 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. Bad Guys at School

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Top pick for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    In Bad Guys at School you can play as students and revolt against school system by completing missions, or decide to become a teacher that must maintain order despite the violence and brutality in the school.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Awesome Metal Detecting

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    The best treasure hunter game.

    2017ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Fly Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    You work as a waiter and lead an uphill battle for their clients. You pushing back the flies from the food, otherwise you'll never get anything. Maybe you are a hungry insect trying to increase their population? Choose the opposing side. The war is already underway.

    2017ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Home Improvisation: Furniture Sandbox

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Ranked #4 for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Build beautifully precise or wildly creative furniture! Decorate an entire house with your creations. 4 players can play locally, or invite an online player to help you build! Full support for the HTC Vive, including local and online multiplayer

    2016IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. A Dump in the Dark

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Your cheeks will quiver in fear, as ghastly ghouls accost your rear. You will gape in horror, as you face the dark. Only your rump can guide you through.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Zooicide

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Ranked #6 for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Zooicide is a casual team-based multiplayer game featuring animals fighting against humans within a playfully dangerous environment, the zoo.

    2017ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Nidhogg 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Ranked #7 for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

    2017ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Wreckfest

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for ZooKeeper Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.

    2018ActionSportsIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    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 ↗
  4. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ZooKeeper Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗

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 Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Forceight

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

  1. Bad Guys at School

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Another title from Forceight, the studio behind ZooKeeper Simulator. Shares Action and Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    In Bad Guys at School you can play as students and revolt against school system by completing missions, or decide to become a teacher that must maintain order despite the violence and brutality in the school.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vade Retro : Exorcist

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Another title from Forceight, the studio behind ZooKeeper Simulator. Shares Action and Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Vade Retro is a PvP exorcism game up to 4 player. Play as Demon and make your opponents go through hell, or join the exorcist team by choosing a specialty to save victims from the devil's grip in this action-packed experience.

    2022ActionIndieSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Slap The Fly

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Another title from Forceight, the studio behind ZooKeeper Simulator. Shares Simulation with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    You will embody a fly, a spider, a bee or a human. Your mission thus is to survive or to slap the fly !

    2016IndieSimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ball Out

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Forceight, the studio behind ZooKeeper Simulator. Shares Action with ZooKeeper Simulator.

    Discover a crazy Motorcycle - Football game that combines reactivity and speed! In Ball Out, get on several vehicles and compete against your friends or other online players on various tracks with one goal in mind: score as many goals as possible! Gain experience and customize your equipment to show your opponents what you are worth.

    2019ActionSportsIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about ZooKeeper Simulator

Does ZooKeeper Simulator run on Steam Deck?
ZooKeeper Simulator is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does ZooKeeper Simulator cost?
ZooKeeper Simulator is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does ZooKeeper Simulator have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — ZooKeeper Simulator supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to ZooKeeper Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ZooKeeper Simulator are Bad Guys at School, Awesome Metal Detecting, Fly Simulator.
Who developed ZooKeeper Simulator?
ZooKeeper Simulator was developed by Forceight.

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 ZooKeeper Simulator.

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