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games like

West of Loathing

West of Loathing leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION1 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

12 games like West of Loathing

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

As Dusk Falls cover art
As Dusk FallsSystems & Chaos · interactive drama

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 (3 vs 2) - Event rolls add flavour, all quickly mapped

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Oxenfree cover art
OxenfreePure Optimization · supernatural narrative

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Dialogue timing creates minor branching uncertainty

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Murdered: Soul Suspect cover art
Murdered: Soul SuspectSystems & Chaos · detective adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (5 vs 4) - Deduction sequences are guided puzzles with known answers

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Omori cover art
OmoriPure Optimization · psychological horror RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Minor drop and emotion randomness

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The Sinking CityPure Optimization · detective horror investigation

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Clunky combat is deliberately undemanding

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Dungeon Siege cover art
Dungeon SiegePure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Loot drops vary modestly

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Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse cover art
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's CurseSystems & Chaos · point-and-click adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 0) - Click-driven; no manual skill ceiling.

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Last Day of June cover art
Last Day of JunePure Optimization · narrative puzzle adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Consequences of changes are hidden until tried

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Life is Strange cover art
Life is StrangeSystems & Chaos · narrative adventurecross-genre

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

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The Wolf Among Us cover art
The Wolf Among UsPure Optimization · detective adventurecross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Action sequences use basic QTE with low penalty for failure

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L.A. NoireSystems & Chaos · detective adventurecross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Light shooting and driving, very forgiving

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Game details

Released
2017
Developer
Asymmetric
Platforms
Stadia, Linux, PC, Mac, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
82/100
IGDB users
80/100
Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)AdventureIndieComedy