# Games like Bum Simulator

> The closest matches to Bum Simulator: Hobo: Tough Life, Breathedge, Gas Station Simulator, Goat Simulator, and Crashlands. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Hobo: Tough Life](https://imho.run/games/632300/hobo-tough-life) — Shares scavenging and base building with Bum Simulator. 2,344 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/632300/)
2. [Breathedge](https://imho.run/games/738520/breathedge) — Shares base building with Bum Simulator. 5,309 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/738520/)
3. [Gas Station Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1149620/gas-station-simulator) — Also Base-Building, like Bum Simulator. 10,401 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149620/)
4. [Goat Simulator](https://imho.run/games/265930/goat-simulator) — Also Memes, like Bum Simulator. 30,042 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265930/)
5. [Crashlands](https://imho.run/games/391730/crashlands) — Also Base-Building and Crafting, like Bum Simulator. 1,596 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/391730/)
6. [Drug Dealer Simulator](https://imho.run/games/682990/drug-dealer-simulator) — Also Crafting, like Bum Simulator. 9,491 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/682990/)
7. [Grounded](https://imho.run/games/962130/grounded) — A frequent pick in Bum Simulator players' libraries, and another Action. 40,087 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/962130/)
8. [Kenshi](https://imho.run/games/233860/kenshi) — Shares base building with Bum Simulator. 46,830 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/)
9. [Graveyard Keeper](https://imho.run/games/599140/graveyard-keeper) — Shares crafting with Bum Simulator. 17,119 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/599140/)
10. [Valheim](https://imho.run/games/892970/valheim) — Shares base building and crafting with Bum Simulator. 558,366 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/)
11. [Wrongworld](https://imho.run/games/664750/wrongworld) — Shares base building with Bum Simulator. 324 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/664750/)
12. [POSTAL 2](https://imho.run/games/223470/postal-2) — Same dark mood as Bum Simulator. 42,176 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223470/)
13. [Scrapnaut](https://imho.run/games/1323900/scrapnaut) — A frequent pick in Bum Simulator players' libraries, and another Indie. 215 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1323900/)
14. [Core Keeper](https://imho.run/games/1621690/core-keeper) — Shares base building and crafting with Bum Simulator. 22,806 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/)
15. [Medieval Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/1129580/medieval-dynasty) — Also Base-Building and Crafting, like Bum Simulator. 18,687 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129580/)
16. [The Forest](https://imho.run/games/242760/the-forest) — Shares base building and resource management with Bum Simulator. 175,474 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242760/)
17. [The Survivalists](https://imho.run/games/897450/the-survivalists) — Shares base building with Bum Simulator. 2,979 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/897450/)
18. [Green Hell](https://imho.run/games/815370/green-hell) — Also Base-Building and Crafting, like Bum Simulator. 25,819 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/815370/)
19. [Saleblazers](https://imho.run/games/1419850/saleblazers) — Shares crafting with Bum Simulator. 1,137 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1419850/)
20. [The Front](https://imho.run/games/2285150/the-front) — Shares base building and crafting with Bum Simulator. 3,716 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285150/)
21. [Nighthold: Number 1](https://imho.run/games/3823970/nighthold-number-1) — Shares scavenging and base building with Bum Simulator. 112 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3823970/)
22. [Waterpark Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3293260/waterpark-simulator) — Shares base building and crafting with Bum Simulator. 6,657 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3293260/)
23. [Starbound](https://imho.run/games/211820/starbound) — A frequent pick in Bum Simulator players' libraries, and another RPG. 51,728 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211820/)
24. [Don't Starve Together](https://imho.run/games/322330/don-t-starve-together) — Shares base building with Bum Simulator. 80,691 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322330/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=855740&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=855740&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=855740&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=855740
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/855740
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Bum Simulator

Bum Simulator drops players into the streets of Bumsville, an open-world sandbox survival experience set in 2023. Players manage resources, craft bizarre concoctions from scavenged scraps, and construct makeshift bases while navigating dialogue-driven choices. The mechanics include alcohol consumption, base-building, and an unusual ability to tame pigeons. Reviewers highlight the commitment to its absurd premise, noting the dark sense of humor woven throughout the experience. Players describe the overall mood as comedic and whimsical. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and is designed for short play sessions at a medium length. Solo players can expect approximately 88% positive reception from 1714 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 855740
- **Developer:** Ragged Games
- **Publisher:** Ragged Games, PlayWay S.A.
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- **Categories:** Captions available, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 12, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/855740/bum-simulator)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=855740&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/855740/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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