Games like Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

A text-based grand strategy simulation where players manage a kingdom with immense freedom and consequences. The core loop involves making decisions, exploring a detailed world, and reacting to emergent events.

96% positive from 1,842 · 2022 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.24 (2019-02-04)

Text-BasedSimulationRPGStrategyProcedural GenerationIndie

Six games like Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

60 Parsecs!

89% positive from 4,066 reviews2018Deck Verified

This is a dark comedy sci-fi adventure game where players scavenge for supplies and crew in 60 seconds before evacuating a doomed space station. Survival involves making difficult choices and crafting items to endure the harshness of space.

What players likedPlayers find it a fun, fast-paced game with rewarding progression, better than 60 Seconds, and a standout among other purchases.

The catchRuns repeat the same events quickly, so replaying gets tedious well before the end.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and RPG.

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CaseCracker

90% positive from 3,383 reviews202234% finish itDeck Playable

A detective simulation game where players actively search a database for clues to solve interconnected cases. It features a fragmented deduction system and requires thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise the engrossing, text-based investigations that feel like a satisfying wiki walk, where clues intertwine and logic is key.

The catchClue entry only accepts one exact phrase, so you get stuck guessing wording.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and RPG.

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SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

91% positive from 1,585 reviews2015Deck Verified

This is a humorous, turn-based roguelike RPG with ASCII graphics and a strategic combat system. Players explore dungeons, collect loot, and experiment with numerous class and race combinations.

What players likedPlayers praise its strategic depth in character building and itemization, with a unique ASCII art style.

The catchThe loop turns into repetitive grinding, with combat that barely changes for hours.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and RPG.

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The Farmer Was Replaced

95% positive from 4,265 reviews20251% finish itDeck Playable

A programming simulation game where you automate farming with Python-like code. The core loop involves writing scripts to manage resources and unlock technology.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, satisfying, and addictive programming puzzle game, akin to learning Python fundamentals with visual feedback.

The catchquickly turns into an idle waiting game

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and Simulation.

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Idling to Rule the Gods

85% positive from 2,108 reviews20162% finish itDeck Playable

This is a free-to-play text-based idle game where you passively gain power by creating and training shadow clones to defeat gods. It offers deep, long-term progression with a steep learning curve.

What players likedPlayers praise "Idling to Rule the Gods" as the king of idle games, offering endless content through consistent, quality updates.

The catchProgression is glacial, with major milestones taking months or years of real time.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and Simulation.

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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 Text-Based, Strategy and Simulation.

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More about Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

What players liked

Players praise Warsim's text-based graphics, finding them surprisingly immersive and a unique strength of the game.

The catch

Enormous menus of options hide very little depth, and the systems barely interact.

Reviews: 96% positive from 1,842
Released: 2022
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.24 (2019-02-04)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,842 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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