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We filtered the 42 games similar to Smile For Me down to the 10 that fit the “Mobile” category. The Silent Age, Detention and Rusty Lake Hotel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Smile For Me.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror
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NarrativeCozySolo
Year 2019Dev Gabe Lane
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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Smile For Me is The Silent Age — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Detention and Rusty Lake Hotel follow close behind.

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The best games like Smile For Me on Mobile

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Smile For Me. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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The Silent Age

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The Silent Age
Closest overall match
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkLinearHorror2D
Year 2013Dev House on FireOn Android · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Smile For Me and shares strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone79Visuals42Setting37
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Detention

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Detention
Closest on setting
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2017Dev Red Candle Games · Coconut Island GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Genre puts it alongside Smile For Me, and so does strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings exploration and discovery, and survival mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone54Visuals40
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Rusty Lake Hotel

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Rusty Lake Hotel
Closest on visuals
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorrorFirst Person2D
Year 2015Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

Its point of contact with Smile For Me is strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone76Visuals70
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Poppy Playtime

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Poppy Playtime
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Mob EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

On paper it is what Smile For Me is — strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings survival mechanics and melee combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone53Visuals47
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The Last Door - Collector's Edition

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The Last Door - Collector's Edition
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2014Dev The Game Kitchen · Phoenix Online PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

Genre puts it alongside Smile For Me, and so does strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is pixel art.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone55Visuals31
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Rusty Lake: Roots

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Rusty Lake: Roots
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2016Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

Shelved next to Smile For Me for good reason: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where they diverge is visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone53Visuals41
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Layers of Fear

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Layers of Fear
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to Smile For Me for good reason: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: exploration and discovery.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone52Visuals46
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Fran Bow

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Fran Bow
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android

On paper it is what Smile For Me is — strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Setting79Tone56Visuals41
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Sanitarium

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Sanitarium
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorIsometric
Year 1998Dev DreamForge Intertainment · ASC GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

Same family as Smile For Me: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is an isometric view.

It predates Smile For Me by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone56Visuals0
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The Walking Dead: Season Two

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The Walking Dead: Season Two
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorRanged
Year 2013Dev Telltale Games · Skybound GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

Shelved next to Smile For Me for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Setting75Tone56Visuals0

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