Games like Adverse Action
by Quiet Machines
Adverse Action is a 2D modern-day bureaucracy deduction sim: cross-referencing documents, composing reason codes and signing or refusing denials. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and The Operator play most like Adverse Action. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its political sim and point & click.
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Closest matches
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Oct 27, 2016 · Osmotic Studios
Both: Espionage · Investigation · Political Sim
2D dystopian investigation simulation interactive fiction, digital interface aesthetic. Investigating digital lives, analyzing personal communications and deciding information relevance.
EspionageInvestigationSimulationChoices MatterPolitical SimDystopian Story RichIndieDetectiveMystery👍 8,940Headliner: NoviNews
Oct 23, 2018 · Unbound Creations
Both: Political Sim · Interactive Fiction · Point & Click
2D dystopian political simulation visual novel, 2D digital illustration. Approving or rejecting news articles, making narrative choices and interacting with characters.
Political SimInteractive FictionVisual NovelChoices MatterPoint & ClickStory Rich2DMultiple EndingsDialogue HeavySimulation👍 767Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Oct 23, 2018 · Fictiorama Studios
Both: Point & Click · Political Sim
2D modern-day point & click simulation, pixel graphics. Observing surveillance cameras, analyzing information and interfering with subjects.
Point & ClickPolitical SimManagementDark HumorChoices MatterStrategy2DMultiple EndingsPixel GraphicsStory Rich👍 10,409Death and Taxes
Feb 20, 2020 · Placeholder Gameworks
Both: Point & Click
2D fantasy narrative-based indie simulation, watercolour graphics. Decide who lives or dies, do paperwork and make choices.
Choices MatterStory RichSimulationPoint & ClickMultiple EndingsStrategyChoose Your Own AdventurePuzzleReplay ValueCasual👍 7,868Beholder
Nov 9, 2016 · Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
Both: Political Sim
Isometric 2D sci-fi political simulation strategy, grim dystopian. Surveillance, searching belongings and reporting tenants.
Choices MatterDystopian Political SimStrategyAtmosphericSingleplayerDarkStory RichSimulationMultiple Endings👍 23,271Beholder 3
Mar 3, 2022 · Paintbucket Games
Both: Political Sim · Point & Click
Isometric 2D dystopian political simulation strategy, dark atmospheric 2D. Spying and surveillance, managing tenants, political maneuvering.
Political SimSimulationDystopian StrategyPoint & ClickChoose Your Own Adventure2DAtmosphericDarkIsometric👍 2,281Beholder: Conductor
Apr 23, 2025 · Alawar
Both: Political Sim · Point & Click
Side-view 2D dystopian political simulation, pixel graphics. Monitoring passengers, searching baggage and completing secret missions.
Political SimChoices MatterDystopian SingleplayerIndieStory RichPoint & ClickSimulationStrategyPixel Graphics👍 4,641Suzerain
Dec 4, 2020 · Torpor Games
Both: Political Sim · Interactive Fiction
2D modern-day political sim RPG, illustrated map style. Making political decisions, managing economy and diplomacy, navigating social relationships.
Visual NovelChoose Your Own AdventurePolitical SimChoices MatterInteractive FictionStory RichText-BasedMultiple EndingsRPGStrategy RPG👍 10,606