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Games like Doodle Mafia

If Doodle Mafia is your kind of game, the closest matches are Doodle Devil, Doodle God and Doodle God: 8-bit Mania - Collector's Item — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and lighthearted. 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 Doodle Mafia: WATCH YOUR CRIME CITY COME ALIVE AS YOU PLAY! Doodle Mafia is the biggest “Doodle” game ever! Over 500 puzzles to solve and items to create as you play the role of Crime Boss or Cop. You decide how you want to play as you play through multiple hard-nosed storylines & play modes.

2017IndieSimulationCasual7.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby JoyBits Ltd.
Doodle Mafia — Steam game cover
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Element combinations feel absurd but occasionally logicalLight mafia themed visuals are charmingSide stories offer multiple endingsChallengingContemplativeLighthearted

Players who liked Doodle Mafia also play

Steam players who put hours into Doodle Mafia 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. Doodle Devil

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a lighthearted mood with Doodle Mafia.

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

    Discover the seven deadly sins and watch as the world crumbles at your fingertips as you create thousands of dastardly deeds. Combine fire, earth, wind & air to create demons, beasts, zombies... and much more. Being bad has never been so much fun!

    2017IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Doodle God

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination, puzzle solving and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Second-strongest match for Doodle Mafia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

    2015IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Doodle God: 8-bit Mania - Collector's Item

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Doodle Mafia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Every Element & Reaction Have Been Beautifully Redrawn with this amazing 8-bit skin to original Doodle God. If You Loved Doodle God - try this unique version of one of the most original games in the world.

    2016IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Doodle Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Ranked #4 for Doodle Mafia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    It's time to get MEDIEVAL! From the creators of the award winning puzzle games Doodle God & Doodle Devil, comes a new fantasy brain-teaser where you can create your own Kingdom with Castles, Knights, Warlocks and Dragons! Great for gamers of ALL ages.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Doodle God Blitz

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

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

    Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Dofamine

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Doodle Mafia.

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

    You must explore the labyrinth of riddles and investigate the apocalyptic event at the research facility following the experiments with the Higgs boson, or “the God particle”.

    2021IndieAdventureSimulation7.77 USDSteam ↗
  7. SPACE ACCIDENT

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Doodle Mafia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Your hero is Andy Freeman, a technical engineer of the Zeus-M700 spacecraft, sent on an expedition to the satellite of Jupiter to colonize it. However, what is conceived does not always go according to plan…

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation16.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Battle Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Doodle Mafia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Soldier to the assault! Deploy your troops and destroy the enemy army!

    2018ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Doodle Mafia

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. Doodle God

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination, puzzle solving and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Reviewers of Doodle Mafia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

    2015IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Doodle Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Reviewers of Doodle Mafia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    It's time to get MEDIEVAL! From the creators of the award winning puzzle games Doodle God & Doodle Devil, comes a new fantasy brain-teaser where you can create your own Kingdom with Castles, Knights, Warlocks and Dragons! Great for gamers of ALL ages.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Doodle Devil

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a lighthearted mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Reviewers of Doodle Mafia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Discover the seven deadly sins and watch as the world crumbles at your fingertips as you create thousands of dastardly deeds. Combine fire, earth, wind & air to create demons, beasts, zombies... and much more. Being bad has never been so much fun!

    2017IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Doodle Mafia.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Doodle Mafia.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Doodle Mafia.

    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 ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Doodle Mafia.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Doodle Mafia.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Doodle Mafia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Doodle Mafia.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Doodle Mafia.

    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.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Doodle Mafia.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Doodle Mafia.

    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 ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from JoyBits Ltd.

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

  1. Doodle God

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination, puzzle solving and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

    2015IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Doodle Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    It's time to get MEDIEVAL! From the creators of the award winning puzzle games Doodle God & Doodle Devil, comes a new fantasy brain-teaser where you can create your own Kingdom with Castles, Knights, Warlocks and Dragons! Great for gamers of ALL ages.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Doodle Devil

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a lighthearted mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Discover the seven deadly sins and watch as the world crumbles at your fingertips as you create thousands of dastardly deeds. Combine fire, earth, wind & air to create demons, beasts, zombies... and much more. Being bad has never been so much fun!

    2017IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Doodle God: 8-bit Mania - Collector's Item

    WHY THIS

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Every Element & Reaction Have Been Beautifully Redrawn with this amazing 8-bit skin to original Doodle God. If You Loved Doodle God - try this unique version of one of the most original games in the world.

    2016IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Doodle God Blitz

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Doodle God: Mighty Trio

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Casual with Doodle Mafia.

    Colorful match-3 game mixed with Doodle God alchemy and world builder. Unleash the power of elements to perform a miracle of creation! Blast these gems of elemental magic and fill your very own world with wonders and marvel! Create the flourishing life full of color, joy and sweetness!

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Doodle God: Genesis Secrets

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination, achievement hunting and a lighthearted mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    If you loved the award winning Doodle God or any of the games in the Doodle series, you`ll have to try the new Doodle God Genesis Secrets. Players of all ages will enjoy a hidden object game mode with a unique Doodle God twist! Create an entire universe by mixing and matching different combinations.

    2018IndieAdventureSimulation11.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Doodle Tanks

    WHY THIS

    Shares element combination and a lighthearted mood with Doodle Mafia.

    Another title from JoyBits Ltd., the studio behind Doodle Mafia. Shares Indie and Simulation with Doodle Mafia.

    It’s Time to Go to War! From the Creators of Doodle God & Doodle Devil Comes a New All Ages Puzzle Game! BECOME A TANK & ARMORED VEHICLE DESIGNER!

    2020IndieSimulationCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Doodle Mafia

How much does Doodle Mafia cost?
Doodle Mafia is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Doodle Mafia?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Doodle Mafia are Doodle Devil, Doodle God, Doodle God: 8-bit Mania - Collector's Item.
Who developed Doodle Mafia?
Doodle Mafia was developed by JoyBits Ltd..

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 Doodle Mafia.

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