Games like Prison Simulator
If Prison Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Prison Simulator Prologue, Thief Simulator and BadLads — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its customizable prisoner management, randomized daily routines and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Prison Simulator: Get a taste of prison life! Become a prison guard and deal with dangerous convicts. Prison management, lots of daily activities. Will you become the best guard in history? Or maybe you'll turn into the worst scumbag this Prison has ever seen?
Players who liked Prison Simulator also play
Steam players who put hours into Prison 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.
Prison Simulator Prologue
WHY THIS
Top pick for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Wanna find out what a prison riot looks like? Check a free stand-alone prologue for Prison Simulator. A story that is not available in the full game! Be warned: Police baton might not be enough to bring order to the prison halls.
Thief Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Prison Simulator.
Second-strongest match for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
BadLads
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Prison Simulator.
Third-strongest match for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
BadLads is a neo-noir multiplayer roleplay game centered around each player having their own job. Cities are ruled by President. Civilians are assaulted by Gangs and protected by Police. Adventure, collect, craft, base build, gamble, socialize, overthrow, customize yourself and your belongings.
Drug Dealer Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Prison Simulator.
Ranked #4 for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Prison Simulator.
Ranked #5 for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Prison Simulator.
Ranked #6 for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
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?
Crime Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Prison Simulator.
Ranked #7 for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?
Far Cry 3
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Prison Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Prison Simulator.
Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Prison Simulator at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Prison Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Prison Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Prison Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with Prison Simulator.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Prison Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Prison Simulator.
Priced ~50% under Prison Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Prison Simulator.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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 Prison Simulator.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Prison 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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Prison 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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Prison Simulator.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Prison Simulator.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Prison 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.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Prison Simulator.
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.
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More from Baked Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Baked Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Tribe: Primitive Builder
WHY THIS
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Chill out as you explore the beautiful, realistic island of exiles. Gather resources, craft tools, construct buildings and settlements. Manage tribe and automate your gameplay. Discover 4 lands, a storyline and save the inhabitants of the island.
Alaska Gold Fever
WHY THIS
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Step into the role of a gold prospector during the Alaskan gold rush and build your own empire from scratch. Mine resources, refine different forms of gold, and upgrade your tools to increase efficiency. Explore diverse mines, survive the harsh climate, and complete engaging story and side quests!
Hotel Dracula
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Prison Simulator.
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Simulation and Casual with Prison Simulator.
Make yourself comfortable and ... wait a minute, did I say make yourself comfortable? There is no time for lazing around! Uniform in hand and to work! Hotel guests will not handle themselves and they don’t belong to patient...
Security Guard
WHY THIS
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Action and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Security Guard - a brand new game from the simulation category, which will allow you to become a security guard known from the most exciting action movies. Many interesting missions, equipment and various locations await you. Show us what you can do!
Prison Simulator Prologue
WHY THIS
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Action and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Wanna find out what a prison riot looks like? Check a free stand-alone prologue for Prison Simulator. A story that is not available in the full game! Be warned: Police baton might not be enough to bring order to the prison halls.
Target Acquired
WHY THIS
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Action and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Take control of a drone - a high-tech unmanned bomber, and be the hand of justice over global terrorism. Prepare the best setup for the mission using a variety of missiles, bombs and cameras. Can you strike them down when they don’t expect it? You’re not the only flier in these dangerous skies...
King's Helper
WHY THIS
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Indie and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Have you ever wondered what the King's life is like? King's Helper is an extraordinary FPP game in which you have a chance to become his right hand. Travel back to the Middle Ages and assume the role of the King's helper.
Ready for Riot
WHY THIS
Another title from Baked Games, the studio behind Prison Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Immerse into real, hard american prison riot and test out yourself as a member of the police force. Do you have what it takes to control and recapture most dangerous convicts in the world?
Frequently asked about Prison Simulator
- Is Prison Simulator verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Prison Simulator is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Prison Simulator cost?
- Prison Simulator is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Prison Simulator?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Prison Simulator are Prison Simulator Prologue, Thief Simulator, BadLads.
- Who developed Prison Simulator?
- Prison Simulator was developed by Baked Games.
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 Prison Simulator.
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