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Games like Hunting Simulator

If Hunting Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hunting Simulator 2, Way of the Hunter and Hunting Simulator 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, chill and peaceful. 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 Hunting Simulator: Live the adventure of the hunt, from Alberta to Texas, France, Colorado or Scotland. Play single or multiplayer, choose your hunting gear and firearms of choice, including Browning® and Winchester® models, and master tracking 37 different animal species each with realistic behaviours.

2017SportsAdventureSimulationDeck PlayableWindowsby Nacon Studio Ghent
Hunting Simulator — Steam game cover
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Feels like classic hunting games from childhoodGood for casual hunters or younger playersGraphics and landscapes are immersiveAtmosphericChillPeaceful

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Steam players who put hours into Hunting Simulator 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. Hunting Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunting Simulator.

    Top pick for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).

    2020ActionSportsStrategy3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Way of the Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunting Simulator.

    Second-strongest match for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.

    2022SportsAdventureSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Hunting Simulator 3

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Hunting Simulator.

    This open-world game lets you experience the thrill of the hunt, with your faithful dog or fellow hunters by your side! Choose your equipment from official brands, and explore the wilderness in search of your next game.

    2026SimulationSteam ↗
  4. Pro Deer Hunting 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a peaceful mood with Hunting Simulator.

    Ranked #4 for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    Pro Deer Hunting 2 continues the great tradition of realistic deer hunting simulations! Major graphics enhancements, inclusion of the muzzle loading rifle and climbing tree stand are just a few of the new features. Keep the tradition alive and become the next Pro Deer Hunter 2!

    2021SportsAdventureSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Open Hunting XL

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Hunting Simulator.

    Open Hunting XL is a hunting simulator with an emphasis on player freedom. Quickly spot animals using your drone or sneak and spot with binoculars depending on the difficulty you select. Hunt in several locations and level up to unlock mechanics seen in no other hunting game.

    2024SportsSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Man and Dog

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Hunting Simulator.

    Man & Dog is a hunting simulation game situated in Finland. Together with your companion dog, use real Nordic hunting methods to seek grouse bird hiding in the trees, or get into a thrilling chase with a fox or rabbit. Immerse yourself in authentic Finnish wilderness in autumm or winter.

    SportsIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  7. theHunter Classic

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunting Simulator.

    Ranked #7 for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    The most realistic hunting experience awaits. Explore 12 reserves and hunt 45 unique species, ranging from waterfowl to big game. Over 100 weapons from state-of-the art rifles to bows. Customize your load-out with stands, blinds and dogs. Play alone or in multiplayer with up to 7 friends.

    2014ActionSportsAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Wild n Chill

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Hunting Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    Wild n Chill is a laid-back wilderness escape where ya forage, hunt, and craft the off-grid cabin of your dreams. Far from the noise and nonsense, it’s just you, your trusty companion, and a pal or two.

    SportsIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Hunting Simulator

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. theHunter: Call of the Wild™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunting Simulator.

    Reviewers of Hunting Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

    2017SportsAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. theHunter Classic

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunting Simulator.

    Reviewers of Hunting Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    The most realistic hunting experience awaits. Explore 12 reserves and hunt 45 unique species, ranging from waterfowl to big game. Over 100 weapons from state-of-the art rifles to bows. Customize your load-out with stands, blinds and dogs. Play alone or in multiplayer with up to 7 friends.

    2014ActionSportsAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Hunt

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Hunting Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with Hunting Simulator.

    Set your sights on 10 of North America’s most famous hunting regions. Featuring a huge variety of animals, massive playable maps, and authentic weaponry and gear used by the pros.

    2017SportsSimulationSteam ↗
  4. Hunting The Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Hunting Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Hunting Simulator.

    Lost in the woods. Alone in the dark. And hunted by a killer. Step into the shoes of one woman as she navigates a web of terror and deceit to uncover the truth behind a string of disappearances.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Hunting Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with Hunting Simulator.

    Get ready to lock, load, and dominate the wild like never before with Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy! This groundbreaking experience takes the #1 arcade hunting game to thrilling new heights, delivering over 3X the content of its hit predecessor.

    2025SportsSimulation39.99 USDSteam ↗

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  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Hunting Simulator.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hunting Simulator.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hunting Simulator

Does Hunting Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Hunting Simulator is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Does Hunting Simulator have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Hunting Simulator supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Hunting Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hunting Simulator are Hunting Simulator 2, Way of the Hunter, Hunting Simulator 3.
Who developed Hunting Simulator?
Hunting Simulator was developed by Nacon Studio Ghent and published by Nacon.

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