Rank 01Why this
Also 1980s and Text-Based, like Buddy Simulator 1984.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 21)
- 2017
Games like Buddy Simulator 1984
- 22 games
- Updated Oct 21, 2026
Players who liked Buddy Simulator 1984 also play
The closest matches to Buddy Simulator 1984: Stories Untold, Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, MiSide, and Tormenture. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares multiple endings with Buddy Simulator 1984.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 21)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Same emotional mood as Buddy Simulator 1984.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 21)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Not a Sailor Studios
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 21
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 3,155 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Emotional dependency is a core mechanic
- Multiple endings with lasting impact
- Psychological horror through themes not scares
- Bleak
- Contemplative
- Dark
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Why this: Shares multiple endings with Buddy Simulator 1984.
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Why this: Same dark mood as Buddy Simulator 1984.
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Why this: Same emotional mood as Buddy Simulator 1984.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Shares multiple endings with Buddy Simulator 1984.
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Why this: Same bleak mood as Buddy Simulator 1984.
About Buddy Simulator 1984
The closest matches to Buddy Simulator 1984: Stories Untold, Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, MiSide, and Tormenture. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Buddy Simulator 1984 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Stories Untold, Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk and Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as bleak, contemplative and dark, and single out its free text entry and multiple endings. 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.
Buddy Simulator 1984 is a 2021 indie adventure RPG set in the 1980s, featuring retro pixel graphics and a psychological horror narrative centered on artificial friendship. The game employs free-text entry, allowing players to interact with a buddy AI that learns and evolves based on their input, creating a personalized experience. It features multiple endings, RPG-style quests, and text-adventure segments that drive the progression. Players describe the experience as bleak, contemplative, and emotionally intense, with the writing exploring themes of friendship and loneliness rather than relying on scares. Released at $9.99, the game is marked Playable on Steam Deck and holds a 94% positive rating from 3,155 Steam reviews.
About Buddy Simulator 1984: Thanks to next generation AI technology, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. But most importantly, your buddy can play games with you!
Is Buddy Simulator 1984 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 3,155 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Oct 21).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Emotional dependency is a core mechanic
- Multiple endings with lasting impact
- Psychological horror through themes not scares
- Uses player data to personalize experience
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This is a great game. But... it's gameplay is just so tedious. I could not bring myself to finish it because of that. It unfortunately fell flat for me. :(”
People who play it also play: Stories Untold, Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Frequently asked about Buddy Simulator 1984
Can I run it?
Does Buddy Simulator 1984 run on Steam Deck?
Buddy Simulator 1984 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 Buddy Simulator 1984 cost?
Buddy Simulator 1984 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Buddy Simulator 1984?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Buddy Simulator 1984 are Stories Untold, Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass.
Who developed Buddy Simulator 1984?
Buddy Simulator 1984 was developed by Not a Sailor Studios.