Rank 01Why this
Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2017
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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Dry Drowning
Why this: Shares branching narrative with PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
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Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
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Pathologic 3
Why this: Also Detective and Psychological, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness
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- 5Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
- 92% of 690 reviews
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- 8Pathologic 3
Also Detective and Psychological, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
- 87% of 994 reviews
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- 10Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Also Dystopian and Detective, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
- 91% of 4,802 reviews
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- 15Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Same dark mood as PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
- 88% of 9,237 reviews
- 16Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
Shares save scumming and branching narrative with PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
- 89% of 247 reviews
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: MAGES. Inc., 5pb.
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 72% of 88 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 2048 minigame is oddly addictive
- Branching routes offer slight variations
- Expands psycho pass lore with new characters
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Dark
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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Why this: Shares branching narrative with PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
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Why this: Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
Why this: Shares save scumming and branching narrative with PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
The Red Strings Club
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
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Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
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Why this: Shares branching narrative with PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness.
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About PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness
The closest matches to PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness: >observer_, Tokyo Dark, STEINS;GATE, Dry Drowning, and Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness is your kind of game, the closest matches are >observer_, Tokyo Dark and STEINS;GATE — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and dark, and single out its branching narrative and character route differences. 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 PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness: In a world where psychological states can be quantified, every choice has consequences, victims can become criminals, and the very nature of truth can warp and shift. Can detectives Nadeshiko Kugatachi and Takuma Tsurugi remain on the path of justice as they face the ugly truths of humanity?
Is PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 72% of 88 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 12 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 2048 minigame is oddly addictive
- Branching routes offer slight variations
- Expands psycho pass lore with new characters
- Full voice acting with original cast
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“As a huge fan of the fantastic S1 anime, I was stoked to see Psycho Pass make its way to PC. However, this game played more like a skippable filler episode. It had some interesting moments but overall felt tedious. It was awesome to have…”
“It looks, sounds and feels like Psycho Pass with most of the cast from the first season well represented, but the story suffers from a very uninteresting main antagonist, and some "plot twists" that are so predictable that seeing the…”
People who play it also play: >observer_, Tokyo Dark, STEINS;GATE
Frequently asked about PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness
Can I run it?
Does PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness run on Steam Deck?
PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness 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 PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness cost?
PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness are >observer_, Tokyo Dark, STEINS;GATE.
Who developed PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness?
PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness was developed by MAGES. Inc., 5pb. and published by NIS America, Inc..