Rank 01Why this
Shares achievement hunting with Cactus Simulator.
- $0.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Cactus Simulator
- 27 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Cactus Simulator also play
The closest matches to Cactus Simulator: Coconut Simulator, Wobbledogs, Sticky Business, Tree Simulator 2022, and Goat Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same relaxing mood as Cactus Simulator.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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Tree Simulator 2022
Why this: Also Abstract and Life Sim, like Cactus Simulator.
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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
Why this: Same chill mood as Cactus Simulator.
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Loafing Town
Why this: Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Cactus Simulator.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Dynamic Games
- Price: $7.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 160 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Embodying a cactus feels uniquely immersive
- Surreal storytelling hooks players emotionally
- Task farming provides satisfying progression
- Chill
- Contemplative
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cactus Simulator at current Steam store prices.
Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Cactus Simulator.
Cellar Keeper
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Cactus Simulator.
Ancient Russian Life Simulator
Why this: Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Cactus Simulator.
Cozy Cleaner
Why this: Same chill mood as Cactus Simulator.
Dude Simulator 2
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Cactus Simulator.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sticky Business
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Cactus Simulator.
Tree Simulator 2022
Why this: Also Abstract and Life Sim, like Cactus Simulator.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
Why this: Same chill mood as Cactus Simulator.
More from Dynamic Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Dynamic Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Coconut Simulator 2
Why this: Same chill mood as Cactus Simulator.
Cactus Simulator 2
Why this: Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Cactus Simulator.
Stump Simulator
Why this: Shares idle progression with Cactus Simulator.
About Cactus Simulator
The closest matches to Cactus Simulator: Coconut Simulator, Wobbledogs, Sticky Business, Tree Simulator 2022, and Goat Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Cactus Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Coconut Simulator, Wobbledogs and Sticky Business — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, contemplative and relaxing, and single out its achievement hunting and idle progression. 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 Cactus Simulator: Cactus Simulator is a game in which you can become a cactus.
Is Cactus Simulator worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 160 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $7.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 107 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Embodying a cactus feels uniquely immersive
- Surreal storytelling hooks players emotionally
- Task farming provides satisfying progression
- Zen like monotony appeals to idle gamers
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Typcial Idle game. Nothing to see. You are a Cactus. Thats the game. Only reason I bought the game were the achievements and those are wonky or completely broken (1000 hours) and so far the Dev has not bothered to either acknowledge it or…”
People who play it also play: Coconut Simulator, Wobbledogs, Sticky Business
Frequently asked about Cactus Simulator
Can I run it?
Is Cactus Simulator verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Cactus Simulator 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 Cactus Simulator cost?
Cactus Simulator is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cactus Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cactus Simulator are Coconut Simulator, Wobbledogs, Sticky Business.
Who developed Cactus Simulator?
Cactus Simulator was developed by Dynamic Games.