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games like

Osmos

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

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

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like Osmos

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

Neighbours from Hell cover art
Neighbours from HellPure Optimization · stealth puzzle game

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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South Park: The Stick of Truth cover art
South Park: The Stick of TruthPure Optimization · comedy turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Build, gear and ability choices comfortably solve every fight

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Dragon Age: Inquisition cover art
Dragon Age: InquisitionPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemy behaviour

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No Man's Sky cover art
No Man's SkyPure Optimization · space exploration

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Procedural planets and loot

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Transistor cover art
TransistorPure Optimization · tactical action RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Real-time and planned hybrid combat.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 cover art
Euro Truck Simulator 2Pure Optimization · trucking sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Truck handling, parking, gear control

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World of Goo cover art
World of GooPure Optimization · physics construction puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Physics are visible and deterministic

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cover art
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimPure Optimization · open-world RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass cover art
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassPure Optimization · action adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Witcher cover art
The WitcherPure Optimization · story-driven RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars cover art
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven StarsPure Optimization · turn-based RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus cover art
Pokémon Legends: ArceusPure Optimization · action RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
2009
Developer
Hemisphere Games
Platforms
Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
80/100
IGDB users
76/100
PuzzleSimulatorStrategyIndieArcade