Games like Squirrel Stapler

96% positive from 1,763 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Playable$7.99

What it is

This is a short, absurdist horror hunting simulator where you staple squirrels to a corpse. It features stealth hunting, a nonlinear map, and a sinister presence.

What players liked

Players praise its surreal psychological horror and effective scares, comparing it to a unique hunting game with a low-poly style.

The catch

It runs about an hour with no replay value, which makes the price hard to justify.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,763 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Squirrel Stapler

Way of the Hunter

80% positive from 11,057 reviews20221% finish itDeck Playable

Realistic open-world hunting simulator. Track animals, analyze shots, and manage ecosystems in a true-to-life experience.

What players likedPlayers find Way of the Hunter a realistic and authentic hunting game, often comparing it favorably to TheHunter Classic.

Both are tagged Hunting and Exploration.

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Toukiden 2

80% positive from 1,463 reviews20171% finish itDeck Unsupported

Open-world hunting action game. Players fight demons with targeted destruction, exploring a vast world.

The catchA rough PC port locked to 1080p, with crashes and poor mouse and keyboard support.

Both are tagged Hunting and Action.

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Happy's Humble Burger Farm

89% positive from 2,606 reviews202112% finish itDeck Verified

This is a restaurant management simulation game where players cook and serve food. It features a core loop of order fulfillment with a dark, narrative-driven feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of fast-food simulation and unsettling horror, akin to a dystopian "MTV's Oddities" or "1984."

The catchMechanics and objectives go unexplained, so progress often means looking up a guide.

Both are tagged Dark Humor, Atmospheric and Horror.

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RATSHAKER™

93% positive from 3,710 reviews202486% finish itDeck Verified

RATSHAKER™ is a simulation game where players shake virtual rats to reduce a meter. It offers a satisfying, albeit unusual, core loop of pest removal.

What players likedPlayers compare it to GMOD/Amnesia fan maps and praise its unique, unsettling atmosphere and blend of humor and psychological horror.

The catchShaking the rat is the entire, shallow gameplay

Both are tagged Dark Humor, Exploration and Horror.

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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 Nature and Atmospheric.

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Shelter

85% positive from 3,713 reviews2013Deck Playable

Survival adventure game where you manage a badger family's needs. Core loop involves foraging for food and protecting cubs from environmental threats.

What players likedPlayers praise the "Shelter" series as a unique experience where you become a badger, focusing on survival and protecting your cubs.

The catchIt is over in about an hour and far too bare bones for the asking price.

Both are tagged Nature and Exploration.

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