Rank 01Games like Progress Bar Simulator
- 24 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Progress Bar Simulator also play
The closest matches to Progress Bar Simulator: Q-UP, WHAT THE GOLF?, The Stanley Parable, Broforce, and Trolley Problem, Inc.. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Satire and Parody, like Progress Bar Simulator.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Rank 03- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
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Trolley Problem, Inc.
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Progress Bar Simulator.
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Rocky Idle
Why this: Also Auto Battler and Clicker, like Progress Bar Simulator.
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Hypnospace Outlaw
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Progress Bar Simulator.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Progress Bar Simulator
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Also Clicker and Time Management, like Progress Bar Simulator.
- 89% of 104 reviews
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- 23The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Also Cyberpunk and Surreal, like Progress Bar Simulator.
- 84% of 403 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: SpielmannSpiel, bison
- Price: $0.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 54 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Achievements demand absurd grinding
- Dry humor shines through the simplicity
- Feels like a screensaver with depth
- Chill
- Contemplative
- Nostalgic
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Pony Island
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Progress Bar Simulator.
SPACEPLAN
Why this: Also Clicker and Idler, like Progress Bar Simulator.
Hacknet
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Progress Bar Simulator.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Progress Bar Simulator, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
AdVenture Capitalist
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Progress Bar Simulator.
Clicker Heroes
Why this: Also Clicker and Idler, like Progress Bar Simulator.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
Why this: Also Clicker and Historical, like Progress Bar Simulator.
Lemonade Apocalypse: First Squeeze
Why this: Also Satire and Surreal, like Progress Bar Simulator.
Hamster Playground
Why this: Also Time Management and Life Sim, like Progress Bar Simulator.
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Other recommendable Steam games by SpielmannSpiel, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Pussy Puzzle
Why this: Same chill mood as Progress Bar Simulator.
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Why this: Also Parody and Clicker, like Progress Bar Simulator.
About Progress Bar Simulator
The closest matches to Progress Bar Simulator: Q-UP, WHAT THE GOLF?, The Stanley Parable, Broforce, and Trolley Problem, Inc.. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Progress Bar Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Q-UP, WHAT THE GOLF? and The Stanley Parable — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, contemplative and nostalgic, and single out its achievement hunting and idle clicker. 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 Progress Bar Simulator: Ever wanted to accelerate the progress bar of your download, slow installation, Windows update or just to kill some time until something else has finished? Then here comes the game you never asked for: Progress Bar: The Game
Is Progress Bar Simulator worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 54 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $0.99 (checked Nov 7).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Achievements demand absurd grinding
- Dry humor shines through the simplicity
- Feels like a screensaver with depth
- Nails the nostalgia factor perfectly
People who play it also play: Q-UP, WHAT THE GOLF?, The Stanley Parable
Frequently asked about Progress Bar Simulator
Can I run it?
Does Progress Bar Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Progress Bar 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.
How much does Progress Bar Simulator cost?
Progress Bar Simulator is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Progress Bar Simulator have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Progress Bar Simulator supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Progress Bar Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Progress Bar Simulator are Q-UP, WHAT THE GOLF?, The Stanley Parable.
Who developed Progress Bar Simulator?
Progress Bar Simulator was developed by SpielmannSpiel, bison and published by SpielmannSpiel.