Games like Buddy Simulator 1984

This is an AI companion simulation game where your virtual friend learns and adapts to you. The core loop involves interacting with your buddy, playing games, and experiencing its evolving personality.

93% positive from 4,280 · 2021 · 4% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $9.99 · Lowest ever $1.99 (2026-06-25)

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Six games like Buddy Simulator 1984

Murder House

95% positive from 2,328 reviews202046% finish itDeck Verified

This is a PS1-style survival horror game with tank controls and limited saves, focusing on a slasher plot and intense stalking. It simulates a retro 5th gen experience with gore and voice acting.

What players likedPlayers praise its classic horror atmosphere, PS1-style controls, and effective scares, often comparing it to early Resident Evil games.

The catchClumsy tank controls and fixed cameras make simply moving around a fight.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Psychological Horror.

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Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

90% positive from 2,486 reviews20152% finish itDeck Verified

This is an arcade-style beat 'em up where players fight Nazis using unique character combat styles. It offers fast-paced, over-the-top action with a retro feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic 80s arcade beat 'em up feel, reminiscent of classic side-scrolling fighters, for its over-the-top action and unique style.

The catchNot a real beat em up, just a shallow two button timing game with no movement.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Casual.

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Razortron 2000

86% positive from 3,146 reviews20162% finish itDeck Verified

Retro top-down endless racer with procedurally generated paths and traffic. Unlock cars for varied aesthetics and high score chasing.

What players likedPlayers describe it as an old-school arcade racer with unlockables, praised for its cheap price and Steam cards.

The catchContent runs out fast, the race track gets boring and little else ever changes.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Casual.

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Neon Drive

83% positive from 2,177 reviews201629% finish itDeck Verified

Neon Drive is a retro-futuristic arcade racer with a focus on dodging obstacles. It features smooth graphics, synthwave music, and challenging gameplay.

The catchLevels demand memorising obstacle patterns through repeated failure rather than reacting.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Indie.

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ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN

90% positive from 1,137 reviews2016Deck Playable

This is a classic arcade maze game where players eat dots while avoiding ghosts. The core loop involves strategic movement and power-up usage for high scores.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a charming, simple classic like Tetris, offering an engaging challenge and the best original Pac-Man experience.

The catchControls lag and drop inputs on both gamepad and keyboard, ruining precise movement.

Both are tagged 1980s and Retro.

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Bloodwash

92% positive from 1,376 reviews202160% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person, low-poly horror game with a giallo-inspired narrative. Players navigate a laundromat to survive a serial killer, experiencing gore and a retro aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive retro horror aesthetic and engaging story, comparing it to classic 80s slasher films and other Puppet Combo games.

The catchMost of the runtime is spent waiting around a laundromat with no sense of danger.

Both are tagged 1980s, Story Rich and Horror.

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More about Buddy Simulator 1984

What players liked

Players compare it to Undertale and KinitoPet, praising its well-written, emotional story and unique concept.

The catch

The novelty fades into a slow, repetitive RPG whose combat drags the whole thing down.

Reviews: 93% positive from 4,280
Released: 2021
Finish it: 4% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $9.99 · Lowest ever $1.99 (2026-06-25)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 4,280 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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