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games like

Baba Is You

Baba Is You leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Strategy - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION0 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE0 /10OPTIMIZATION10 /10

12 games like Baba Is You

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

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Cities: SkylinesPure Optimization · city builder

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: variance (0 vs 1) - Minor disaster events if enabled.

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Satisfactory cover art
SatisfactoryPure Optimization · factory automation

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - Light platforming, no real mechanical ceiling.

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Hitman Go cover art
Hitman GoPure Optimization · turn-based puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (10 vs 9) - Each diorama is a literally solvable movement puzzle

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Factorio cover art
FactorioPure Optimization · factory automation

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 2) - Some APM in early hand-crafting; otherwise irrelevant.

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Into the Breach cover art
Into the BreachPure Optimization · tactics puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: variance (0 vs 2) - Light spawn and squad randomness

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RollerCoaster Tycoon cover art
RollerCoaster TycoonPure Optimization · theme park sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - Mouse-driven building with no time pressure

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SimCity 3000 cover art
SimCity 3000Pure Optimization · city builder

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: variance (0 vs 2) - Random disasters and neighbor deal timing.

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Bloons TD 6 cover art
Bloons TD 6Pure Optimization · tower defense

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - Placement clicks only; no dexterity ceiling

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Anno 1800 cover art
Anno 1800Pure Optimization · production city-builder

Both lean on optimization about the same (10 vs 10). Biggest difference: variance (0 vs 2) - minor trade fluctuations

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Kingdom Rush cover art
Kingdom RushPure Optimization · tower defense

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 2) - Light micro of hero and rally points

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Cookie Clicker cover art
Cookie ClickerPure Optimization · idle clicker

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: variance (0 vs 2) - Golden cookie timing randomness

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Lara Croft Go cover art
Lara Croft GoPure Optimization · turn-based puzzle game

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (10 vs 8) - Each level is a solvable movement puzzle

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Game details

Released
2019
Developer
hempuli
Platforms
Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
80/100
IGDB users
81/100
PuzzleStrategyIndieActionFantasy