Similo: The Card Game in IOS

Co-op guessing game for two.

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Our Site Score

94/100

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.

Reviewed on: Thu Oct 17 2024
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Dinsun Review

I'm a board game guy at heart, and Similo is a fantastic port. It’s elegant, the art is delightful without being 'childish,' and the logic required is genuinely engaging. It’s one of those rare games that actually feels like a brain teaser rather than a chore. The online play is smooth, but I found myself enjoying the AI challenges just as much. It’s a quiet, smart game for quiet, smart people.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent art style
  • Deep but simple rules
  • No microtransaction nonsense
  • Matches are very short
  • Requires multiple card decks for variety

Technical Report

Performance: Very clean UI, no bugs found.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You enjoy cooperative board games and lateral thinking.

    Skip if: You want action, explosions, or fast-paced reflexes.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 10 hours
    • Status: Unlocked several decks

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.8.0Thu Nov 13 2025

    - Security update.


    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.


    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.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5 out of 5 with 26 Counts
    Age Rating 9+

    Screenshots

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    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.

    Features

    1

    Stunning art by Naïade

    2

    Online and Local Pass & Play

    3

    Cross-deck playability

    4

    Cooperative 5-round logic puzzles

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Similo: The Card Game App | Trailer - YouTube

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    News on this game

    'SIMILO' ENTERS 'JURASSIC WORLD'

    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

    Guess Who-ish co-op card game gem Similo is headed to Middle-earth with a Lord of the Rings edition

    Similo is one of those games I'd classify as an overlooked gem. It looks almost too simple - and it is - but there's a definite spark in its...

    Dicebreaker - Wed Nov 29 2023

    Guess Who meets Mysterium card game Similo is coming to mobile and PC

    Co-op card game Similo is headed to mobile and PC, and you can sign up to give the guessing game a go during its beta test next month.

    Dicebreaker - Tue Sep 29 2020

    Similo Fables & Similo History Review

    Similo Fables and History have both just been released from Horrible Guild, one of the publisher's Essen Spiel 2019 releases.

    Just Push Start - Sun Dec 29 2019

    Game of Thrones-like legacy title King’s Dilemma gets a video game from Horrible Guild’s new studio

    The King's Dilemma: Chronicles is a video game adaptations of the legacy intrigue board game being developed by a new studio created by...

    Dicebreaker - Mon Aug 29 2022

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    No, Similo is a cooperative game where all players work together to win or lose as a team.

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