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Games like Potato Survival

Below are 14 hand-picked alternatives to Potato Survival for fans of indie, adventure, 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 Potato Survival 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, more from Gustav. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Potato Survival: Potato Survival is a short story game about a character who lives alone on the open sea. Collect potatoes and try to survive for 21 days with the knowledge you gain daily. Unlock new skills to create a more meaningful day to day life!

2022IndieAdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Gustav
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    Psycho Simulator — Steam game cover

    Psycho Simulator

    Top pick for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    30% of our society suffers from psychological problems. Many famous people throughout the history and pop culture were troubled this way and required professional help.

    IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
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    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator

    Second-strongest match for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Hotel Renovator — Steam game cover

    Hotel Renovator

    Third-strongest match for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    Unleash your inner designer and renovate the hotel of your dreams! Embark on a makeover journey to turn this worn-out place into a successful getaway. Play with thousands of furniture pieces and accessories, and manage the hotel to get 5-star reviews!

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Electrician Simulator VR — Steam game cover

    Electrician Simulator VR

    Ranked #4 for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    Electrician Simulator goes VR! Experience the game like never before. Change bulbs, fix outlets, and have fun with cables and wires. Just remember to kill the power first. Electrocution might feel very real in VR!

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation18.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Trolley Problem, Inc. — Steam game cover

    Trolley Problem, Inc.

    Ranked #5 for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Potato Survival.

    Trolley Problem, Inc. is a darkly comedic narrative game based on real-world philosophical papers, in which you are asked to make a series of impossible choices from two awful answers. Wrestle with your moral compass, decide the fate of millions – and compare your choices with the rest of the world.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Chinese Parents — Steam game cover

    Chinese Parents

    Ranked #6 for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Potato Survival.

    In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?

    2018IndieSimulationRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    G.O.P.O.T.A — Steam game cover

    G.O.P.O.T.A

    Ranked #7 for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Potato Survival.

    And you're a chubby guy?

    2023ActionSportsStrategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Animal Shelter — Steam game cover

    Animal Shelter

    Ranked #8 for Potato Survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Gustav

Other recommendable Steam games by Gustav, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

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    Cat in the Box — Steam game cover

    Cat in the Box

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Potato Survival. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

    2020IndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Tide Up — Steam game cover

    Tide Up

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Potato Survival. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!

    2022IndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Void Memory — Steam game cover

    Void Memory

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Potato Survival. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Dusk of the Cage — Steam game cover

    Dusk of the Cage

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Potato Survival. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    더스크 오브 더 케이지는 좀비들만 남은 세계 속에 살고 있는 자매가 기차를 타고 지역을 돌아가며 방송국들을 고치는 내용의 짧은 단편 게임입니다.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Death of Marionette — Steam game cover

    Death of Marionette

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Potato Survival. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    Strange things start to happen at a ruined factory where Sawyer and her friends arrive to prepare an event. Can they leave the place safely?

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Stray Savior — Steam game cover

    Stray Savior

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Potato Survival. Shares Indie and Adventure with Potato Survival.

    Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Potato Survival

Does Potato Survival run on Steam Deck?
Potato Survival 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 Potato Survival cost?
Potato Survival is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Potato Survival?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Potato Survival are Psycho Simulator, Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator, Hotel Renovator.
Who developed Potato Survival?
Potato Survival was developed by Gustav.

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