Games like I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

This is a narrative life simulation RPG where players make choices that shape their character and colony. The core loop involves exploring, studying, and forming relationships, with decisions impacting future playthroughs.

96% positive from 3,986 · 2022 · 1% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $12.49 (2025-01-15)

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Six games like I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

Growing Up

88% positive from 3,651 reviews202180% finish itDeck Playable

Life simulation game where players make choices to shape a character's childhood and adulthood. Features a branching narrative and generational gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise this narrative-driven life sim with RPG and roguelike elements for its relaxing gameplay, charming art, and meaningful choices.

The catchRuns get repetitive fast and later generations carry nothing over from the last life.

Both are tagged Life Sim, Choices Matter and Story Rich.

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My Child Lebensborn Remastered

96% positive from 1,306 reviews202310% finish itDeck Verified

Story-driven nurture simulation. Balance resources and time to raise a child facing prejudice.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional storytelling and historical education, comparing its management to "Papers Please."

The catchThe daily chores repeat endlessly and the choices barely change how the story plays out.

Both are tagged Life Sim, Choices Matter and Story Rich.

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Volcano Princess

95% positive from 3,000 reviews2023Deck Playable

A life simulation game where you raise your daughter through choices and activities. Focuses on familial bonds and character development in a whimsical kingdom.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming parenting simulator, similar to Princess Maker and Long Live the Queen, for its depth, content, and beautiful art.

The catchThe English translation is machine level bad, which hurts a very text heavy game.

Both are tagged Life Sim, Choices Matter and RPG.

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Vault of the Void

92% positive from 2,977 reviews202258% finish itDeck Verified

This is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where players strategically build and transform their decks before battles. It emphasizes player control with no random events, allowing for creative strategy and skill-based victory.

What players likedPlayers praise Vault of the Void as a deep, intricate deckbuilder akin to Slay the Spire, with unique mechanics and excellent flow.

The catchPiles on so many keywords and stacking effects that fights become mental bookkeeping.

Both are tagged Deckbuilding, Choices Matter and Indie.

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Reigns: Her Majesty

83% positive from 1,297 reviews20178% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative card-swiping strategy game where players make royal decisions to balance factions and manage their dynasty. It features a mystical inventory and royal challenges that shape the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its humorous, balanced item management, akin to a challenging, quest-driven strategy game.

The catchCards repeat and choices become stat juggling to survive rather than real decisions.

Both are tagged Life Sim, Choices Matter and Simulation.

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Angels with Scaly Wings

96% positive from 1,538 reviews201732% finish it

A visual novel with a branching narrative where players make impactful choices to uncover a conspiracy in a dragon world, featuring romance. The core loop involves dialogue, investigation, and time management with multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise this visual novel as an unexpected gem with a great story, charming characters, and diverse routes.

The catchWriting lets it down, with flat dialogue and long exposition dumps in place of story.

Both are tagged Choices Matter, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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More about I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

What players liked

Players praise its emotional, replayable story and inclusive characters, comparing it to narrative RPGs, dating sims, and deckbuilders.

The catch

The card minigame repeats after every action and turns dull within a couple of hours.

Reviews: 96% positive from 3,986
Released: 2022
Finish it: 1% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $12.49 (2025-01-15)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 3,986 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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