Rank 01Why this
Shares object interaction and environmental storytelling with Simpler Times.
- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like Simpler Times
- 21 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Simpler Times also play
The closest matches to Simpler Times: The August Before, looK INside - Chapter 1, Organized Inside, Camper Van: Make it Home, and Garden In!. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Narration and Cozy, like Simpler Times.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2020
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Also Narration and Life Sim, like Simpler Times.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- 2025
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Camper Van: Make it Home
Why this: Also Cozy and Life Sim, like Simpler Times.
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Garden In!
Why this: Same cozy mood as Simpler Times.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Simpler Times
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- 1The August Before
Shares object interaction and environmental storytelling with Simpler Times.
- 93% of 152 reviews
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- 18Undusted: Letters from the Past
Shares environmental storytelling with Simpler Times.
- 97% of 737 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: stoneskip.
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 62 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Lo fi soundtrack enhances immersion
- Minimalist puzzles feel organic
- Objects unlock personal memories
- Contemplative
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Simpler Times.
Plays great on Steam Deck
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Camper Van: Make it Home
Why this: Also Cozy and Life Sim, like Simpler Times.
Garden In!
Why this: Same cozy mood as Simpler Times.
About Simpler Times
The closest matches to Simpler Times: The August Before, looK INside - Chapter 1, Organized Inside, Camper Van: Make it Home, and Garden In!. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Simpler Times is your kind of game, the closest matches are The August Before, looK INside - Chapter 1 and Organized Inside — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, cozy and nostalgic, and single out its environmental storytelling and memory fragmentation. 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.
About Simpler Times: Simpler Times is an experiential, interactive meditation that rewards patience and attention with poignant moments that can be replayed like a favorite song.
Is Simpler Times worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 62 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 Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Lo fi soundtrack enhances immersion
- Minimalist puzzles feel organic
- Objects unlock personal memories
- Seasonal room changes drive narrative
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“You just sit in a room and move the objects where the game tells you to until it's over while you get narration about some girl going to college. I guess if that appeals to you then nice.”
People who play it also play: The August Before, looK INside - Chapter 1, Organized Inside
Frequently asked about Simpler Times
Can I run it?
Is Simpler Times verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Simpler Times is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Simpler Times cost?
Simpler Times is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Simpler Times?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Simpler Times are The August Before, looK INside - Chapter 1, Organized Inside.
Who developed Simpler Times?
Simpler Times was developed by stoneskip. and published by iam8bit Presents.