Games like Hobo: Tough Life

"Green Hell is an open-world survival simulation set in the Amazonian rainforest, where you must fend for yourself with no outside help. Using real survival techniques, players build shelters, craft tools, and hunt for food, while facing threats from wildlife, illnesses, and traps. The game also simulates the psychological effects of isolation, adding an extra layer of challenge to this intense wilderness experience."

"CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience" is a rouge-like survival game set in a randomly generated city, where players must explore, earn perks, find items, and experience acts of kindness to help their character escape homelessness. The game offers depth with hundreds of perks, items, and events, and is inspired by the developer's personal experiences. 20% of profits will be donated to charities focused on homelessness.

Outward is a fantasy open-world RPG that can be played solo or with friends in online or split-screen co-op. As an adventurer, you must manage basic needs like eating, drinking, and sleeping, while navigating a realistic and immersive world filled with magic, exotic creatures, and meaningful consequences. Despite some grinding, optimization issues, and bugs, Outward offers a wholesome story, atmospheric music, and humor, making it highly replayable.

Bum Simulator is a dark comedy life simulation game that puts you in the shoes of a homeless person. Navigate through a voxel-based city, scavenging for food, resources, and shelter while avoiding obstacles and authorities. Engage in various missions, events, and interactions to rise in the bum ranks or choose to seek redemption and rebuild your life.

"The Long Dark is an exploration-survival game set in a frozen wilderness after a geomagnetic disaster. Players must manage resources and face the challenges of harsh weather and dangerous wildlife to survive. The game features both a stand-alone Survival Mode and a story-driven Wintermute Mode."

"Stoneshard is a challenging turn-based RPG set in a war-torn medieval kingdom. Explore an open world filled with ruins, monsters, and opportunities, while awaiting no hand-holding and bracing for unforgiving consequences. Plan carefully, weigh risks, and adapt to survive, as saving is limited and mistakes can be lethal."

"Garbage is a single-player fantasy strategy game with a humorous twist, following the struggle of a homeless man. Experience primitive life challenges in a grim city environment, presented through hand-drawn comics and unique character voices. While the gameplay, graphics, and music are solid, be prepared for some bugs and heavy grinding."

In "The Wild Eight," eight plane crash survivors must work together to stay alive in a harsh Alaskan wilderness, fraught with danger and hidden secrets. Gather resources, craft tools, and evade deadly creatures while uncovering the mystery behind the crash. Play solo or with up to seven other players for a challenging and immersive experience.

"Desolate" is a horror open-world game that offers both single-player and multiplayer/co-op modes. As a "Volunteer" exploring Granichny Island, players will encounter various threats and supernatural anomalies while uncovering the island's dark past. Despite some bugs and grinding, the game boasts impressive visuals, music, and a unique, emotional atmosphere.

"The Black Death" is a medieval multiplayer game set in a plague-infested 14th century Europe. Players must survive by fighting for scarce resources, learning new crafting techniques, and avoiding the plague. The game encourages cooperation with other players, but also the risk of betrayal in a land ravaged by disease and scarce resources.