Rank 01Why this
Also NSFW and Mature, like Faulty Apprentice.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Faulty Apprentice also play
The closest matches to Faulty Apprentice: Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel, Sanguine Rose, Once a Porn a Time, Evenicle, and Monster Girl 1,000. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares multiple endings with Faulty Apprentice.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Also NSFW and Hentai, like Faulty Apprentice.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2023
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Girls Overboard
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Romance, like Faulty Apprentice.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Faulty Apprentice
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- 1Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel
Also NSFW and Mature, like Faulty Apprentice.
- 94% of 517 reviews
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- 14My Neighbor's Lonely Wife 2
Shares stat building and relationship tracking with Faulty Apprentice.
- 89% of 113 reviews
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- 16Reclaiming the Lost
Shares relationship tracking and multiple endings with Faulty Apprentice.
- 77% of 73 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: AGL studios
- Price: $5.99−70%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 79% of 112 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Ensemble cast feels more interesting than triple a games
- Light ecchi elements are tastefully integrated
- Multiple endings encourage replayability
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Lighthearted
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Faulty Apprentice at current Steam store prices.
Sakura Spirit
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Faulty Apprentice.
Workplace Fantasy
Why this: Also NSFW and Mature, like Faulty Apprentice.
Magic Pussy: Chapter 1
Why this: Shares relationship tracking with Faulty Apprentice.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Faulty Apprentice, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
After the Inferno
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Faulty Apprentice.
Blush Blush
Why this: Also Mature and Hentai, like Faulty Apprentice.
My Catgirl Maid Thinks She Runs the Place
Why this: Also NSFW and Hentai, like Faulty Apprentice.
Everlasting Summer
Why this: Also Mature and Dating Sim, like Faulty Apprentice.
Amorous
Why this: Also NSFW and Mature, like Faulty Apprentice.
About Faulty Apprentice
The closest matches to Faulty Apprentice: Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel, Sanguine Rose, Once a Porn a Time, Evenicle, and Monster Girl 1,000. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Faulty Apprentice is your kind of game, the closest matches are Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel, Sanguine Rose and Once a Porn a Time — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and lighthearted, and single out its daily cycle management and morale system. 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 Faulty Apprentice: In this world of magic, monsters, and mystery, the fate of Stars Reach Castle will be determined by you, the Faulty Apprentice! A story-rich visual novel/dating with Light Ecchi on the side. (Free 3 DLCs)
Is Faulty Apprentice worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 112 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 21 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ensemble cast feels more interesting than triple a games
- Light ecchi elements are tastefully integrated
- Whimsical fantasy art style stands out
- Writing quality is exceptional and character driven
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I played best elf prior and really like that game. This one I was needing more voice acting in the main game, the game play got boring.”
People who play it also play: Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel, Sanguine Rose, Once a Porn a Time
Frequently asked about Faulty Apprentice
Can I run it?
Does Faulty Apprentice run on Steam Deck?
Faulty Apprentice 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 Faulty Apprentice cost?
Faulty Apprentice is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Faulty Apprentice?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Faulty Apprentice are Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel, Sanguine Rose, Once a Porn a Time.
Who developed Faulty Apprentice?
Faulty Apprentice was developed by AGL studios.