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If Uplink left you wanting more, this list of 24 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep simulation, strong narrative focus and procedural generation — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 10 attributes. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension comes closest (59/100).

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The closest game to Uplink is There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension — scoring 59/100 on our similarity scale. Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Uplink

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Uplink. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Closest on genre
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrative2DMeleeCasual
Year 2020Dev Draw Me A PixelPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

It comes from the same genre as Uplink and shares deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a casual, approachable feel and pixel art.

Released 19 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone52Visuals46
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Papers, Please

59
NGL91
Papers, Please
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrative2DDarkCasual
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

The genre is the same as Uplink’s, and with it deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a first-person view.

Released 12 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone47Visuals31
3

Papers, Please - The Short Film

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NGL91
Papers, Please - The Short Film
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrative2DDarkCasual
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

On paper it is what Uplink is — deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a first-person view.

Released 12 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone47Visuals31
4

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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NGL84
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Closest overall match
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrative2DDarkManagement
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Same family as Uplink: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and pixel art.

Released 17 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone68Visuals41
5

Beholder

60
NGL85
Beholder
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrative2DStealthDark
Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

Same family as Uplink: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and 3D presentation.

Released 15 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone58Visuals53
6

Loom

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NGL89
Loom
Closest on tone
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeMagicFantasyHistorical
Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

Same family as Uplink: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and a third-person camera.

It predates Uplink by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting0Visuals0
7

The Graveyard

59
NGL62
The Graveyard
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeThird Person
Year 2009Dev Tale of TalesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

With Uplink it shares deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 8 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
8

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

52
NGL85
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Closest on visuals
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DTactical
Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

It comes from the same genre as Uplink and shares deep simulation, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: post-apocalyptic world and an isometric view.

Released 18 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals60Setting44
9

Golf Story

48
NGL82
Golf Story
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

The thread back to Uplink runs through deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Released 16 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
10

AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

50
NGL76
AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
SimulationJob Sim
SoloSci-FiCyberpunkMeleeFantasy
Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what Uplink is — deep simulation, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and a first-person view.

Released 8 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Setting67Visuals0
11

Yakuza

50
NGL77
Yakuza
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldMeleeSandbox World
Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

Shelved next to Uplink for good reason: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: a sandbox world and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World42Visuals0
12

New Pokémon Snap

46
NGL81
New Pokémon Snap
SimulationJob Sim
SoloSci-FiFantasyFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · NintendoOn Switch

Shelved next to Uplink for good reason: deep simulation, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and a first-person view.

Released 20 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Setting45Visuals0
13

This Is the Police

47
NGL72
This Is the Police
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Its point of contact with Uplink is deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Released 15 years after Uplink.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals0
14

Mario Paint

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Mario Paint
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst Person
Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

It meets Uplink on deep simulation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

It predates Uplink by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
15

Hunting Unlimited 2010

43
NGL85
Hunting Unlimited 2010
SimulationJob Sim
Solo
Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

With Uplink it shares deep simulation and single-player focus. Its own ground is sports simulation.

Released 8 years after Uplink.

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