Games like A PhD Simulator - Publish & Perish

By Jiri Koubek, Chih Ting Koubkova YuAug 25, 2026

A PhD Simulator - Publish & Perish screenshot

A satirical life-sim about surviving a biology PhD — run experiments, dodge scooping, manage your advisor, and try to graduate with your sanity (mostly) intact.

$7.99 on Steam

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