Games like Nucleares

84% positive from 1,113 reviewsReleased 20232% finish itSteam Deck Playable$14.99

What it is

This is a realistic nuclear reactor simulation game. Players manage complex systems and respond to emergencies with AI assistance.

What players liked

Players praise "Nucleares" as a fun, engaging game for engineering enthusiasts, akin to a complex simulation with unique control panel challenges.

The catch

The tutorial and manual explain almost nothing, leaving new players lost and googling.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,113 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Nucleares

The Grounding

89% positive from 675 reviews2020

This is a survival horror game where players must manage smoking to control an enemy's movement. The core loop involves avoiding a pursuer that moves only when unobserved.

What players likedPlayers praise its stealth mechanics and compare it to a classic, memorable experience.

Both are tagged Experimental, First-Person and Indie.

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Cloud Gardens

95% positive from 2,306 reviews20216% finish itDeck Playable

A relaxing 3D puzzle and sandbox game where players grow plants on discarded objects to create dioramas. It balances creative building with organic puzzle-solving.

What players likedPlayers praise its relaxing, creative freedom, similar to a chill sandbox game where nature reclaims the world.

The catchUnclear core gameplay loop and repetitive object placement

Both are tagged Experimental, Simulation and Indie.

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Progressbar95

95% positive from 1,503 reviews2020Deck Verified

This is a nostalgic simulation game with mini-games and puzzles, featuring a core loop of managing a virtual PC and its operating systems. It offers a retro feel with a focus on digital pet care and internet exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic recreation of old Windows PCs and operating systems, offering a relaxing and time-killing experience.

The catchUnlocking anything means replaying the same few minigames until it becomes a grind.

Both are tagged Experimental, Simulation and Indie.

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Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator

88% positive from 2,448 reviews202257% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a relaxing single-player simulation game where players clean and restore environments using a vacuum and watering tool. The core loop involves cleaning, growing plants, and helping animals to earn experience and upgrade skills.

What players likedPlayers praise this satisfying, relaxing cleaning simulator as a cute mix of "Ferngully" and "PowerWash Simulator."

The catchCleaning drags and feels tedious even for fans

Both are tagged Realistic, First-Person and FPS.

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Press Any Button

90% positive from 3,809 reviews202130% finish it

This is a story-driven arcade game where players stop falling blocks to experience an AI's first game creation. It features simple block-dropping gameplay interwoven with dialogues about life and dandelions.

The catchFailing a level restarts it, and the falling-object minigames often feel impossible.

Both are tagged Experimental and Indie.

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A Raven Monologue

94% positive from 2,725 reviews2018Deck Verified

This is a short, experimental silent narrative game. Players experience a raven's story through hand-drawn art and interpretive storytelling.

What players likedPlayers describe it as a visual novel or short story, praised for its gorgeous art and deep, symbolic meaning.

The catchIt is a five minute clickthrough slideshow with no real interaction or gameplay.

Both are tagged Experimental and Indie.

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