Games like Gamedev simulator
Below are 22 hand-picked alternatives to Gamedev simulator for fans of indie, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Gamedev simulator also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from High and Wide. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gamedev simulator at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gamedev simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gamedev 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?
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gamedev simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gamedev 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!
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gamedev simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gamedev simulator.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bit Blaster XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gamedev simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Dictators:No Peace Countryballs
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gamedev simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gamedev simulator.
Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.
TYRONE vs COPS
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gamedev simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.
Orbt XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gamedev simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Landfall Archives
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
The Last Sovereign
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.
Clicker Heroes
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gamedev simulator.
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gamedev simulator.
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
One-armed robber
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gamedev simulator.
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments.
TrackMania Nations Forever
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
Toribash
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!
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More from High and Wide
Other recommendable Steam games by High and Wide, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Space Wars
WHY THIS
Another title from High and Wide, the studio behind Gamedev simulator. Shares Simulation with Gamedev simulator.
Defend Earth's orbital station from alien invaders in SPACE WARS, a fast-paced arcade shooter. Customize your ship, upgrade weapons, and battle through intense levels to save humanity in this action-packed space adventure.
Drunk ride
WHY THIS
Another title from High and Wide, the studio behind Gamedev simulator. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
DRUNK RIDE is a fun motorcycle racing arcade game with a top view, with its bright and colorful world. You have to go on your iron horse to meet the speed and drive ...
Planet destroyer
WHY THIS
Another title from High and Wide, the studio behind Gamedev simulator. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
PLANET DESTROYER - This is a classic puzzle 3 in a row. If you want to relax and stretch your brain, then you will definitely like this game.
Space Candy
WHY THIS
Another title from High and Wide, the studio behind Gamedev simulator.
"Space Candy is a captivating Arkanoid game with a cosmic twist. Collect space sweets by breaking blocks with a ball-controlled platform, while battling pesky aliens. Enjoy diverse bonuses, challenging levels, and exciting power-ups in this action-packed space adventure!"
Space electrician
WHY THIS
Another title from High and Wide, the studio behind Gamedev simulator. Shares Indie with Gamedev simulator.
Space electrician is a classic falcon in a space setting
RUN HARE RUN
WHY THIS
Another title from High and Wide, the studio behind Gamedev simulator. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gamedev simulator.
Being a rabbit is not an easy task, especially if thou are an endangered species listed in the red book.
Frequently asked about Gamedev simulator
- How much does Gamedev simulator cost?
- Gamedev simulator is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Gamedev simulator?
- Gamedev simulator was developed by High and Wide and published by Bitlock Studio.
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