Games like Refence: what to play next?
In the same spirit
18 games in the spirit of Refence (2025): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Refence (18)
Cookie Clicker
Strategy by Orteil (2013) · ≈ 1318h
★ 3.87
Dr. Professor Scientist's Weapons Testing Facility
Strategy by Cool Smithy Games (2022)
Clicker Heroes
RPG by Playsaurus (2014)
★ 3.33Free
AdVenture Capitalist
Strategy by Hyper Hippo Entertainment (2014)
★ 3.32Free
PickCrafter
RPG by Fiveamp (2017)
Free
Shopping Empire Tycoon
Strategy by Musa GUNGOR (2021)
Game Dev Story
Strategy by SNK (2010) · ≈ 7h
Metacritic 86★ 4.09
Game Dev Tycoon
Strategy by Greenheart Games (2012) · ≈ 11h
Metacritic 68★ 4
The Gnorp Apologue
Strategy by Myco (2023)
★ 3.51
WikiArena
Strategy by Ludokultur (2022)
All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
Strategy (2025)
Ultimate Protector
Strategy by Dongguan Liuli Game Technology Co.,Ltd (2022)
Ballionaire
Strategy by newobject (2024) · ≈ 35h
Critics 82/100★ 4.08
Nodebuster
Strategy by Goblobin (2024)
★ 3.73
Shanshui Haven
Strategy by LeeT Game (2024)
WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES
Strategy by NowakGames (2020)
Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Cities
Strategy by Flat Cat Games (2018)
Reefland
Strategy by UnSweet (2022)