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games like

Paper Trail

Paper Trail 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.

EXECUTION1 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10

6 games like Paper Trail

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

Scribblenauts Unlimited cover art
Scribblenauts UnlimitedPure Optimization · sandbox word puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Monument Valley 2 cover art
Monument Valley 2Pure Optimization · perspective puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Sims cover art
The SimsPure Optimization · life simulation

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Event rolls add flavour, all quickly mapped

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim cover art
13 Sentinels: Aegis RimPure Optimization · sci-fi strategy VN

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Real-time strategy battles have light unit-control inputs

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Gunpoint cover art
GunpointPure Optimization · stealth puzzle

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Jump timing matters occasionally, lightly

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PC Building Simulator cover art
PC Building SimulatorPure Optimization · job simulation

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Careful part assembly is procedural, not twitchy.

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Game details

Released
2024
Developer
Newfangled Games
Platforms
Series X|S, PS4, Android, PC, iOS, PS5, Mac, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
85/100
IGDB users
71/100
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