In the same spirit
Games like The Signal State: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of The Signal State (2021): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as The Signal State (18)
Exapunks
Simulation by Zachtronics (2018)
★ 4
Shenzhen I/O
Simulation by Zachtronics (2016)
★ 3.55
Opus Magnum
Simulation by Zachtronics (2017) · ≈ 27h
Metacritic 90★ 4.2
Word Factori
Strategy by Star Garden Games (2023)
Joy of Programming: Software Engineering Simulator
Strategy by Prof. Scherer (2025)
Infinifactory
Simulation by Zachtronics (2015)
Critics 75/100★ 3.95
TIS-100
Simulation by Zachtronics (2015) · ≈ 1h
★ 3.6
7 Billion Humans
Simulation by Tomorrow (2018) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 77★ 4
SpaceChem
Strategy by Zachtronics (2011) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 84★ 3.08
Molek-Syntez
Simulation by Zachtronics (2019)
★ 4
while True: learn()
Simulation by Nival Interactive (2018) · ≈ 9h
Metacritic 73★ 3.66
Retro Gadgets
Simulation by Studio Evil (2022)
Shapez 2: Factory
Strategy by tobspr Games (2026)
Metacritic 80★ 4.38
Poly Bridge 2
Simulation by Dry Cactus (2020) · ≈ 19h
★ 3.98
Last Call BBS
Strategy by Zachtronics (2022) · ≈ 48h
★ 3.74
Poly Bridge
Simulation by Dry Cactus (2016) · ≈ 31h
Metacritic 73★ 3.49
Human Resource Machine
Simulation by Tomorrow (2015) · ≈ 10h
Metacritic 78★ 4.01
LIT: Bend the Light
Simulation (2020)