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Games like Arc Intelligence

If Arc Intelligence is your kind of game, the closest matches are Life of an NPC, Dark Web: Vigilante and This Is the President — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Arc Intelligence: Arc Intelligence is an adventure simulation and strategy game about an artificial intelligence that tries to take over the world. What would you do if your mind was inside a computer? Do you have what it takes to become the arch intelligence in this arced adventure?

2022StrategyIndieAdventureSimulationRPG4.99 USDWindowsby Church of AI Christ
Arc Intelligence — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Arc Intelligence 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. Life of an NPC

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Arc Intelligence.

    An AI-directed town where anything can happen. Let your NPCs thrive, or turn them against each other. Each character has their own goals and desires and responds to events in real time.

    2025IndieSimulationEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Dark Web: Vigilante

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.

    You are Vigilantus, a genius hacker and former member of Runyan. Immerse yourself in a world run by corrupt corporations, politicians, and greedy pharmaceutical companies. Uncover dark political secrets. Battle systemic injustice. Redistribute wealth to the poor. Destroy entire corporations.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. This Is the President

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.

    2021StrategyAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Mesmer

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.

    A unique revolution simulator where every encounter matters. Mesmer! The pearl of the old world. At least it used to be. But this city has failed its people. Unite the people, spark a revolution and storm the castle. Build a better Mesmer.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Pax Astra

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.

    A political sim RPG space opera with 4X elements, inspired by Suzerain and Stellaris. Become the first president of a fallen empire, choose any ideology, and expand into the stars. Your decisions shape the nation and the galaxy. Follow any ideology, be the leader you want in Pax Astra!

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. Political Arena

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Arc Intelligence.

    POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics.  Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).

    2025StrategySimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Prime Minister's Crest: Path to Power

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.

    A political simulation visual novel set in a severe post-bubble economic crisis. As newly elected governor Kazuma Oreki, allocate tight budgets to resolve economic, security, and welfare issues. Navigate complex factional politics and ultimately forge your path to the Prime Minister's seat.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. KingSim

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Arc Intelligence fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.

    Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    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 Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Arc Intelligence.

    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 ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.

    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 ↗
  7. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Arc Intelligence on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and RPG with Arc Intelligence.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. A Date with Death

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Arc Intelligence.

    Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

    2021IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Saihate Station

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    2025IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Mitoza

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza.

    2021IndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Arc Intelligence

How much does Arc Intelligence cost?
Arc Intelligence is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Arc Intelligence?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Arc Intelligence are Life of an NPC, Dark Web: Vigilante, This Is the President.
Who developed Arc Intelligence?
Arc Intelligence was developed by Church of AI Christ.

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 Arc Intelligence.

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