Games like Prison Simulator

This is a prison guard simulation game focused on maintaining order and making choices. Players manage prisoners, conduct searches, and engage in guard duties with a gritty, open-ended feel.

86% positive from 2,515 · 2021 · 22% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2026-04-14)

RPGCasualSimulationCrimeActionSingleplayer

Six games like Prison Simulator

Prison Simulator Prologue

89% positive from 2,892 reviews202134% finish it

This is a first-person simulation game where players manage a prison during a riot. The core loop involves survival and combat against inmates using various weapons.

The catchThin, repetitive content that turns boring fast, with the same minigames over and over.

Both are tagged Crime, Singleplayer and RPG.

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The Big Con

94% positive from 1,524 reviews202133% finish itDeck Verified

A 90s comedy adventure game where you con people to save a video store. It features a crime-filled road trip with pickpocketing and complex grifts.

What players likedPlayers praise its '90s teen film vibe, vibrant art, and engaging story with varied gameplay and a great soundtrack.

The catchThe same pickpocket minigame repeats all the way through and turns tedious fast.

Both are tagged Crime, Singleplayer and Adventure.

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The Chefs Shift

97% positive from 1,962 reviews2025Deck Playable

Fast-paced typing restaurant simulation. Players type commands to cook, serve, and manage distractions in a time-sensitive loop.

What players likedPlayers praise this typing game, reminiscent of Diner Dash, for its engaging gameplay, surprising depth, and addictive story.

The catchThe typing loop is shallow and repetitive, and the upgrades barely change how you play.

Both are tagged Crime, Simulation and Casual.

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JudgeSim

85% positive from 1,380 reviews2024Deck Playable

A 2D text-based simulation where players judge cases, manage resources, and navigate a corrupt system. The core loop involves reading cases, examining evidence, and delivering verdicts with branching story outcomes.

What players likedPlayers praise "JudgeSim" as a well-made simulator, comparing it favorably to "That's Not My Neighbor" for its content and effort.

The catchRandom arrest and assassination rolls can end a run even when rulings were correct.

Both are tagged Crime, Simulation and Casual.

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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

84% positive from 1,218 reviews202339% finish itDeck Playable

This is a modern detective adventure game where players solve a murder mystery on a train. It features two detectives and a focus on deduction and uncovering secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its good balance of story, gameplay, voice acting, and puzzles, making it a polished and classic mystery experience.

The catchThe detective work is far too easy and the game holds your hand at every step.

Both are tagged Crime, Simulation and Action.

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Contradiction - Spot The Liar!

95% positive from 2,508 reviews201553% finish itDeck Verified

Live-action video murder mystery adventure where you interview characters, find contradictions in their statements, and catch them in lies. It offers free exploration and evidence gathering.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique FMV mystery and detective game for its great acting, sound design, and engaging contradiction system.

The catchEvery new clue means trekking back to ask all six characters about it again.

Both are tagged Crime, RPG and Adventure.

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More about Prison Simulator

The catch

Guard duties repeat until the game feels more like unpaid work than play.

Reviews: 86% positive from 2,515
Released: 2021
Finish it: 22% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2026-04-14)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 2,515 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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