Drug Dealer Simulator similar games & best alternatives
Drug Dealer Simulator
2020
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Quick resume
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Global score
86/100
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Role-playing (RPG)
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Pros
- Addictive and immersive gameplay
- Unique drug mixing and business management mechanics
- Engaging progression and strategic planning
- Regular updates and community interest
- Good value especially on sale
Cons
- Repetitive grind in late game
- Lack of endgame content and polish
- Some bugs and performance issues
- Limited social and multiplayer features
- Clunky controls and ui elements
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players have freedom to choose how to run their drug dealing business, set prices, and decide tactics."
Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample
"Players have freedom to choose drug mixes, delivery routes, and business strategies, reflecting high control over actions."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
3"Players engage in strategic combat, resource management, and research progression with skill development and feedback."
Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation
"Players engage in skillful drug mixing, stealth, and resource management with feedback and progression."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-3"Focus is on personal progression and management rather than direct competition or leaderboards."
Pumping Simulator 2
"Focus is on personal progression and managing own drug empire rather than direct competition or leaderboards."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
4"Many players report addictive gameplay loops and long playtimes, with a desire to keep playing despite some grind."
Loop Hero
"Many players report long hours and addiction to gameplay loops, indicating strong desire to keep playing."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-4"Gameplay is primarily single-player with limited or no multiplayer cooperation; players work independently."
Astronomics
"Gameplay is primarily single-player and individual; players manage their own operations independently."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
4"Players can create custom drug mixes with unique effects and customize their character and properties."
Schedule I
"Players create custom drug mixes and decorate hideouts, showing creative expression within game systems."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
2"Players can buy out competitors and dominate the market, exerting control over others, though interactions remain mostly strategic rather than social."
City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
"Players exert control over territory and clients, but interactions are mostly about managing business rather than dominating others."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and immersive drug empire fantasy separate from real life."
Drug Lord Tycoon
"Players use the game as a stress relief and immersive escape into a fictional drug dealing world."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
4"Game rewards experimentation with drug mixing, automation setups, and strategic decisions."
Schedule I
"Players experiment with drug recipes, delivery methods, and strategies to optimize outcomes."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
3"Players explore various locations to find items and prepare for threats, with some new areas unlocked over days."
Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive
"Players explore different city zones, unlock new areas, and discover routes to avoid police."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
3"Customization of characters and hideouts allows for personal expression, though some cosmetic options are monetized."
Path of Exile 2
"Customization of hideouts and drug mixes allows personal expression, though character appearance is limited."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Game features exaggerated, satirical drug dealing scenarios with humorous, fictional elements."
Schedule I
"Game offers an imaginative fictional experience of drug dealing with exaggerated scenarios."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-3"Social connection is limited; players mostly play solo with minimal social interaction except sharing stories or modded multiplayer."
RimWorld
"Social connection is minimal; mostly solo play with limited multiplayer or community interaction."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players learn navigation, resource management, and crafting skills through gameplay."
Near Death
"Players learn drug mixing, map navigation, and business management, showing skill development."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-4"Game promotes sedentary play and simulates drug use; no physical activity involved."
Weed Shop 2
"Game promotes sedentary play and simulates illegal drug trade, not physical activity or rehab."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires player attention during deliveries and story; not designed for background or idle play."
Lake
"Requires active attention for deliveries, mixing, and evading police; not suitable for idle play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-4"Limited social or emotional connections; interactions are surface-level and functional."
Imagine Earth
"Limited social or emotional connection; interactions are transactional and surface-level."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
3"Players lead their drug empire and make strategic decisions affecting their organization."
Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample
"Players lead their drug empire and manage dealers, showing leadership in business operations."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
4"Strong progression through acquiring properties, upgrades, and reputation."
Voxel Turf
"Strong focus on accumulating money, properties, upgrades, and reputation to advance."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
1"Some players find it relaxing, but frequent tension from combat and police chases reduces flow."
BROKE PROTOCOL
"Some players find flow in gameplay, but tension from police chases and grind reduces relaxation."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
2"Visuals and audio provide moderate sensory stimulation; some players enjoy the aesthetic and sound design."
Citywars Tower Defense
"Visuals and audio provide moderate sensory stimulation; some players find it immersive and fun."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-2"Recognition is mostly internal or among friends; no major social status or leaderboard systems."
Drox Operative
"Recognition is mostly internal or personal; no strong social status or leaderboard systems."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
2"Some lore and narrative elements present but gameplay is primarily action and exploration focused."
Patch Quest
"Game includes some narrative elements and lore but is primarily task and simulation focused."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
4"Players plan murders, manage reputation, and solve puzzles requiring strategic thinking."
Lakeview Valley
"Players plan drug mixes, delivery routes, and police avoidance requiring strategic thinking."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
3"Police chases and stealth create suspense and excitement for players."
Thief Simulator 2: Prologue
"Police chases and risk of arrest create suspense and excitement during gameplay."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
3"Players generally find good value for time spent, especially on sale; some complaints about price versus content."
House Builder
"Players perceive good value for time spent, especially when bought on sale; some complaints about content scarcity."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
2"Includes combat elements like tranquilizer use and traps, but violence is limited and not the main focus."
Granny Remake
"Some combat elements implied but minimal; focus is more on stealth and evasion than direct violence."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
3"Players must avoid detection and escape police, managing risk and threats to progress."
Thief Simulator
"Players must avoid police and manage resources to stay 'alive' in the drug trade environment."
Analysis
Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
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Last update: 30/04/2026