Town of Salem similar games & best alternatives

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Town of Salem

Web browser, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.

What works

  • Unique social deception gameplay
  • Variety of roles and strategies
  • Free browser version available
  • Active and large player base
  • Cross-platform play

Things to keep in mind

  • Toxic and immature player community
  • Steep learning curve
  • Some game modes less populated
  • Requires english proficiency
  • Game ui and graphics are basic

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Arena of Kings

  • Gremlins, Inc.

  • Enemy On Board

  • Dota 2

  • Bloons TD Battles

  • Dinogen Online

Less dominating

Games that feels like Town of Salem but with less domination over others

  • Goose Goose Duck

  • Vertical Drop Heroes HD

  • Alpha League HD

  • Temtem: Swarm

  • FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

  • Inkbound

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Town of Salem: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Exploration, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026