Choose High School Simulator
Choose High School Simulator if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. High School Simulator launched in 2018.
High School Simulator vs The Basilisk
High School Simulator and The Basilisk both land in Simulation, Sexual Content, Violent on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Simulation, Sexual Content, Violent on Steam. Both released in 2018. High School Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than The Basilisk (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Basilisk
Choose The Basilisk if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. The Basilisk launched in 2018.
Both High School Simulator and The Basilisk sit in Simulation, Sexual Content, and Violent on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 High School Simulator |  The Basilisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Genres | Simulation, Sexual Content, Violent, Gore | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Sexual Content, Violent, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.5% positive (211 reviews) | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KUMA GAMES | Joshua Hughes |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Sexual Content, Violent on Steam.
- Both released in 2018.
- High School Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than The Basilisk (75% positive).
- High School Simulator is free; The Basilisk is paid (0.99 USD).
High School Simulator vs The Basilisk — FAQ
- Are High School Simulator and The Basilisk similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Sexual Content, Violent on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is High School Simulator free?
- Yes — High School Simulator is a free-to-play Steam title. The Basilisk is paid (0.99 USD).