Similo: The Card Game is a masterclass in digital board game adaptation. The premise is deceptively simple: one player gives clues to help others find a 'Secret Card' by comparing it to other characters. However, because you can only communicate by playing other cards to show 'similarity' or 'difference,' it becomes an incredible test of social deduction and shared intuition. The digital version perfectly preserves the whimsical, gorgeous art of Naïade, which looks stunning on a high-res screen.
The app is generous, including the 'Animals' deck for free, with several other popular decks like 'Fables,' 'History,' and 'Myths' available as DLC. The online multiplayer works flawlessly, but where Similo really shines is the 'Pass & Play' mode, making it the perfect digital companion for a game night or a long car ride. It’s a fast, clever, and endlessly charming game that is accessible to all ages while still offering deep 'mind-game' satisfaction.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.8.0Thu Nov 13 2025
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The official adaptation of Similo, the critically acclaimed cooperative guessing game illustrated by world famous artist Naïade. Play together with players from all over the world Online or locally with your friends in Local Pass & Play mode!
Similo: Animals is included! Play with 30 cards including Horse, Rabbit, Cat, Wolf, Deer, and many others: all your favorite pets from the farm, the forest, and more.
Similo: Fables and Similo: History are also available as in-app purchases, with more decks coming soon, and remember: you can also combine your decks for maximum fun!
In Similo, you have 5 rounds to help the other players find the Secret Card among the twelve shown. Play more characters as Clues, to suggest similarities or differences with the Secret Card. After each Clue, the other players must discard 1 or more characters from the roster. If they discard the Secret Card, you all lose! But, if the Secret Card is the only one left, you all win!
HOW TO PLAY
One player acts as the Clue Giver, the other players will be the Guessers. During their turn, the Clue Giver must play 1 Character from their hand as a clue, suggesting if they have something in common or something different from the secret character.
Then, the Guesser(s) must discard an increasing number of characters (1 on the first round, 2 on the second, and so on). If they remove the Secret Card, the game ends immediately and you all lose. If the Secret Card is the only one left at the end of the fifth round, you all win!
PASS & PLAY AND ONLINE MULTIPLAYER MODES
Play with your friends with the local pass and play mode, or join games with players from all over the world with online multiplayer!
• The wonderful art of the card game by Naïade, fleshed out and digitally enhanced
• Social deduction gameplay, try to decrypt the minds of your friends and create the perfect clues
• Local Pass & Play Mode for 2 to infinite players, the perfect party game
• Online Multiplayer Mode! Join 1 on 1 matches with people from all over the world
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Languages available: English, Italian, German, Spanish, French.
*IMPORTANT* Similo: The Card Game requires iPhone 5s, iPad Mini 2, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad (2018) or later.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The official adaptation of Similo, the critically acclaimed cooperative guessing game illustrated by world famous artist Naïade. Play together with players from all over the world Online or locally with your friends in Local Pass & Play mode!
Similo: Animals is included! Play with 30 cards including Horse, Rabbit, Cat, Wolf, Deer, and many others: all your favorite pets from the farm, the forest, and more.
Similo: Fables and Similo: History are also available as in-app purchases, with more decks coming soon, and remember: you can also combine your decks for maximum fun!
In Similo, you have 5 rounds to help the other players find the Secret Card among the twelve shown. Play more characters as Clues, to suggest similarities or differences with the Secret Card. After each Clue, the other players must discard 1 or more characters from the roster. If they discard the Secret Card, you all lose! But, if the Secret Card is the only one left, you all win!
HOW TO PLAY
One player acts as the Clue Giver, the other players will be the Guessers. During their turn, the Clue Giver must play 1 Character from their hand as a clue, suggesting if they have something in common or something different from the secret character.
Then, the Guesser(s) must discard an increasing number of characters (1 on the first round, 2 on the second, and so on). If they remove the Secret Card, the game ends immediately and you all lose. If the Secret Card is the only one left at the end of the fifth round, you all win!
PASS & PLAY AND ONLINE MULTIPLAYER MODES
Play with your friends with the local pass and play mode, or join games with players from all over the world with online multiplayer!
• The wonderful art of the card game by Naïade, fleshed out and digitally enhanced
• Social deduction gameplay, try to decrypt the minds of your friends and create the perfect clues
• Local Pass & Play Mode for 2 to infinite players, the perfect party game
• Online Multiplayer Mode! Join 1 on 1 matches with people from all over the world
To find more information about Horrible Guild, please go to https://www.horribleguild.com
Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://www.horribleguild.com/customercare/
You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horribleguild/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/horribleguild
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horribleguild/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/horribleguild
Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/horribleguild
Languages available: English, Italian, German, Spanish, French.
*IMPORTANT* Similo: The Card Game requires iPhone 5s, iPad Mini 2, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad (2018) or later.
Similo: The Card Game is the official digital adaptation of the cooperative guessing game illustrated by Naïade. One player acts as the Clue Giver, attempting to lead the others to a Secret Card among twelve displayed. By playing cards from their hand as 'similar' or 'different' clues, they must guide the Guessers to discard the wrong characters one by one. If the Secret Card is the last one remaining after five rounds, everyone wins! Featuring the Animals deck by default, and offering Fables, History, and more via expansion, it’s a perfect social deduction experience for local or online play.
Stunning art by Naïade
Online and Local Pass & Play
Cross-deck playability
Cooperative 5-round logic puzzles
As the Clue Giver, look for obvious visual traits (color, species) but also personality traits. If the Secret Card is a Wolf, playing a Lion as 'Similar' suggests a predator, while playing a Rabbit as 'Different' confirms it.
Horrible Guild announced Similo: Jurassic World, a new edition of the popular guessing game, which will head to retail in Q4 2024.
ICv2 - Tue Oct 29 2024
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Dicebreaker - Wed Nov 29 2023
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For maximum challenge, you can combine decks. Use a 'History' card to give a clue about a 'Fables' character. This requires players to think about historical context vs fictional archetypes.
No, Similo is a cooperative game where all players work together to win or lose as a team.