Games like Hard Times: what to play next?
In the same spirit
18 games in the spirit of Hard Times (2020): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Hard Times (18)
The Riftbreaker: Prologue
RPG by EXOR Studios (2020)
Free
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2: Prologue
Adventure by Games Incubator (2023)
Free
Animallica
Adventure by Animallica Games Studio (2017)
★ 3Free
Front Lines
Strategy (2019)
Free
Urge
Shooter by EnDrew (2021)
Gunsmith
Strategy (2018)
★ 4
Nimbatus: Drone Creator
Action by Stray Fawn Studio (2020)
Free
Interstellar Pilot 2
Strategy (2023)
Don't Starve Together
Action by Klei Entertainment (2016) · ≈ 100h
Metacritic 83★ 3.77
Beast Battle Simulator
RPG by DOG HOGGLER (2017) · ≈ 4h
★ 4.74
Dieselpunk Wars Prologue
Action by Image Power S.A. (2020)
Free
No King No Kingdom
Strategy (2017)
★ 3.5
Happy Room
Action by Mana Potion Studio (2016)
★ 3.05
Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
Strategy by Flipline Studios (2025)
Drug Dealer Simulator
RPG by Byterunners Game Studio (2020)
Metacritic 59★ 3.63
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator
Strategy by Brilliant Game Studios (2017)
★ 2.63
Primitier
Adventure by Ota Mato (2025)
Dig or Die
RPG by Gaddy Games (2018)
Metacritic 76★ 3.05from $11.99