Games Like A Clever Label

With DeathTolls Experience, virtual reality artist Ali Eslami is seeking to resensitize the general public to the reality behind the abstract statistics on the hundreds of thousands of deaths in the Middle East.

Why similar: Documentary 72.8% ★, VR 20.9%, Casual 3.9%, Indie 2.3%

THE FINAL HOURS OF HALF-LIFE: ALYX is an interactive storybook, written by Geoff Keighley, that takes fans inside Valve Software to chronicle the company’s past decade of game development, including the return of Half-Life.

Why similar: Documentary 85% ★, VR 15%

Step into war-torn enemy territory in this immersive VR game experience based on the Oscar-shortlisted documentary MY ENEMY, MY BROTHER (2015). EYE OF THE BEHOLDER is a 20 minute beta experience that subverts the war-game genre as players must choose to combat or collaborate with others.

Why similar: Documentary 79.3% ★, VR 12%, Education 5.7%, Casual 2.5%, Indie 0.6%

How did Crystal Dynamics reinvent Tomb Raider? The Final Hours of Tomb Raider is a digital book that takes you inside the studio during the four year development of this franchise reboot. Journalist Geoff Keighley chronicles the team’s journey, illustrating this 11,000 word story with never-before-seen art and videos from parts of the...

Why similar: Documentary 100% ★

Written over the past four years, journalist Geoff Keighley ("The Final Hours of Portal 2") chronicles the making of TITANFALL from Respawn Entertainment. This longform app features never-before-seen photos, video and concept art from early development versions of the game.

Why similar: Documentary 99.6% ★, Indie 0.4%

Immerse yourself in 'ETERNAL SPRING (長春) VR,' an animated 360 documentary that goes inside the world of a real-life survivor of religious persecution in China, adding a new dimension to the feature film that was Canada's official submission to the 2023 Oscars®.

Why similar: Documentary 62.1% ★, VR 25.7%, Exploration 7.2%, Casual 4%, Indie 1.1%

In 1935, Yonezo Okita left his home in Japan and began a new life in Canada. Then war and state-sanctioned racism changed everything—he became the enemy. His grandson leads us on an interactive virtual pilgrimage through an emotional geography of immigration and family to recover what was lost.

Why similar: Documentary 57% ★, VR 18.3%, Historical 14.1%, Education 9.5%, Exploration 0.6%

A first-person exploration game based on the actual memories of a 92-year-old grandmother, told to players in her own voice. Take pictures of what remains of her abandoned childhood home to uncover the dark, traumatic events that she had to fight through as a teenage girl.

Why similar: Documentary 70.9% ★, Historical 16.5%, Education 8.3%, Exploration 4.2%

Play the incredible true story of T and her quest to uncover the truth about her parents’ work for the Danish Intelligence during the Cold War.

Why similar: Documentary 96.8% ★, Indie 3.2%

Play the history. Go behind the scenes of Jordan Mechner's landmark game Karateka in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, with archival materials, video features, and more. Experience pixel-perfect versions of this legendary game, with all-new features.

Why similar: Documentary 79.7% ★, Historical 11.5%, Education 8.7%

Guildford Castle is a free roaming, narrative VR experience with light interactivity.

Why similar: Documentary 50.8% ★, Historical 17.8%, VR 15.7%, Education 11.2%, Casual 2.1%

Portal 2 draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that earned the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and created a cult following. For more information on Portal 2 click here.

Why similar: Documentary 100% ★

Great Paintings from the Great Museums of the World in Virtual Reality. More than 1000 famous paintings to admire and enjoy.

Why similar: VR 41.2%, Historical 24.3%, Education 20.2%, Exploration 7.2%, Casual 5.9%

A hands-on educational experience that guides you through the process of printing on a 19th-century printing press.

Why similar: VR 40.1%, Historical 30.8%, Education 18.4%, Exploration 4.8%, Casual 4.6%

Uniquely presented as an hour long documentary film, The Mind of Marlo is a narrative driven adventure game focusing on love, loss and silly heads. Laugh and cry with Marlo as he gets to the bottom of his life changing condition, known as Spontaneous Silly Head Syndrome.

Why similar: Documentary 97.5% ★, Indie 2.5%

Ubisoft proposes a Virtual Reality visit of Notre-Dame de Paris in real time, based on the XVIIIth century reconstitution from the videogame Assassin’s Creed : Unity.

Why similar: VR 47%, Historical 33.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Casual 8.2%

AstoriaVR takes you back into the Astoria night club in 1986, one of the few legendary places in Leipzig in the former GDR. Audio recordings of former employees, interactive objects and private conversations create a fully immersive experience of times long past.

Why similar: VR 42.8%, Historical 32%, Education 20.7%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 1.4%

Based on the Oscar short-listed Participant Media documentary Zero Days, Scatter's Emmy Award-winning, immersive documentary Zero Days VR visualizes the story of Stuxnet in a new way: placing you inside the invisible world of computer viruses, experiencing the high stakes of cyber warfare at a human scale.

Why similar: Documentary 69.7% ★, VR 23.7%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 2.4%

This is a game where you can learn about chopsticks while challenging physics-based puzzles with handling chopsticks. Inspired by Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

Why similar: Documentary 85.4% ★, Education 11.5%, Casual 1.8%, Indie 1.3%

The emotional journey of four developers as they sacrifice money, health and sanity to realize their lifelong dreams of sharing their games with the world.

Why similar: Documentary 98.6% ★, Indie 1.4%

Discover in Lozère, Javols, the capital of ancient Gévaudan completely reconstituted in Virtual reality

Why similar: VR 41.2%, Historical 31.7%, Education 19.5%, Exploration 7.6%

Ludwig II: Virtual Neuschwanstein is a digital 3D experience centered on King Ludwig II of Bavaria and his famous castle, offering fascinating historical background. Explore exterior grounds and selected, partly unrealized interior spaces on desktop or optionally in Virtual Reality.

Why similar: VR 35.1%, Historical 33.2%, Education 26.4%, Exploration 5.3%

Imaginaria is both a night watch and the night watcher. It's a military term, supposedly coming from Latin, Imaginarius: relative to a mental figure. Perhaps because under Imaginaria duty the mind likes to wander too. Here in Antarctica we do them since the incident. And tonight I am Imaginaria.

Why similar: Documentary 95.3% ★, Exploration 3.4%, Indie 1.3%

A narrative walking experience through the real lives of women living under Islamic law in Iran. Their stories were never meant to be heard. Now you can walk through them.

Why similar: Documentary 92.4% ★, Exploration 6.6%, Indie 1.1%

Use your SteamVR system to visit the 1851 Great Exhibition in London's Hyde Park

Why similar: VR 55.4%, Historical 35.1%, Exploration 9.5%

Harold Fletcher has been grounded to his bedroom for over 30 years. Join award-winning journalist Nigel Wimble as he discovers how one man has coped with the boredom and loneliness in this one of a kind, FREE, documentary film simulator!

Why similar: Documentary 96.3% ★, Indie 3.7%

Find yourself in the center of a decisive battle for Russian lands. You are a 16th century Sagittarius. Repel the Crimean army, show valor and ingenuity in battle. Whether the enemy reaches Moscow or not depends on you!

Why similar: VR 37.7%, Historical 32%, Education 21.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Indie 0.4%

Plague of Athens tells the story of Nikos of Athens, a physician during history’s first recorded pandemic, 429 BCE, who struggles to treat the multitude who fall ill during this world-upending ordeal.

Why similar: Education 44.7%, VR 27%, Historical 21.9%, Exploration 6.5%

Come and visit the Roman Colosseum! This guided tour will take you through its rise and downfall, bring you face to face with gladiators, and allow you to experience the glory of roman architecture like never before. Welcome!

Why similar: VR 45.3%, Education 23.8%, Historical 15.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Casual 5.9%

TimeLab is a VR platform for virtual time travel. Experience well-researched historical events and visit historical locations. Currently, you can relive the Apollo 11 moon landing and journey to Ludwig II’s dream castle Falkenstein, with more DLCs to come.

Why similar: VR 38.6%, Historical 31.7%, Education 22.8%, Exploration 6.9%

Hamburg 1000 years ago: an immersive Virtual Reality Experience with a lot of interactive stations and a detailed reconstruction of a castle and the harbour in the year of 1024. Roam around freely or follow the guided tour in English language.

Why similar: VR 37.8%, Historical 32.1%, Education 19.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Casual 1.2%

Visit the French National Assembly from home, using your computer, your Steam Deck, or your virtual reality headset.

Why similar: VR 38.7%, Historical 28.4%, Education 27.1%, Exploration 5.9%

Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a bridge between literature and gaming. Step into the shoes of modern travelers—explore their desires, hopes and fears, and shape how their stories unfold. Make this journey your own.

Why similar: Documentary 80.7% ★, Education 12%, Exploration 5.1%, Casual 2.2%

A VR investigation of the crimes against humanity committed by the Nazi leaders.

Why similar: VR 44.4%, Historical 32.8%, Education 18%, Casual 4.8%

Explore Mannerheim’s historical train carriage from World War II using this educational VR application.

Why similar: VR 42.5%, Historical 29.5%, Education 23%, Exploration 5%

Discovr Egypt takes you into the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamun using the HTC Vive, where you can not only learn about some of the rich history surrounding his legacy, but also uncover his treasures.

Why similar: VR 53.4%, Historical 33.3%, Casual 8.4%, Indie 4.9%

Take an interactive virtual tour of the legendary Knossos Palace of King Minos on the island of Crete, Greece. Explore the detailed palace architecture and its 3.500 year long history with the iGuide Knossos VR immersive 3d reconstruction. Guide your way through the adventure!

Why similar: VR 34.6%, Historical 34.5%, Education 29.7%, Indie 1.3%

Nanoscape VR takes users on a journey to the microscopic world. Explore the surface and interior of a cancer cell, exploring and learning about cellular anatomy and processes.

Why similar: VR 62.8%, Education 32.8%, Casual 4.5%

InMind is a short scientific adventure with arcade elements designed for the Oculus VR. Submerge into the microworld and experience the miracles of the human mind.

Why similar: VR 76.8%, Education 16.2%, Casual 2.5%, Exploration 2.5%, Indie 1.9%

KURSK is the first ever adventure and documentary video game inspired by real events. You assume the role of a spy who finds way on the Russian nuclear submarine K-141 Kursk. While trying to complete your mission, you become witness to the dramatic events which shook the world at that time.

Why similar: Documentary 87.1% ★, Historical 11.9%, Indie 1%

An auto-biographical, narrative game, based on real diary entries kept as a teenager. The Quiet Things seeks to explore mental health issues with a raw but brave look at childhood abuse and trauma. With a deep focus on storytelling through audio, set foot in Alice’s world and hear her story.

Why similar: Documentary 92.7% ★, Exploration 5.6%, Indie 1.7%

Step into a fully interactive VR locker room and master proper personal protective equipment procedures. Grab, equip, and prepare a mannequin with safety gear in a short but sweet training experience.

Why similar: VR 58.8%, Education 27.2%, Exploration 7.3%, Casual 6.7%

Full Scale Restoration of the Japanese battleship “Yamato” in VR. Battleship Yamato was constructed during the World War Ⅱ in 1941, and it was the biggest battleship ever built. Unfortunately, Yamato didn’t last through the war, and it sank to the bottom of the sea. Now, battleship Yamato is completely restored in full scale in VR.

Why similar: VR 53.5%, Historical 26.1%, Education 13.7%, Casual 6.7%

Take a trip into orbit and experience life on board the International Space Station! In this Emmy-nominated simulation, learn how to move and work in zero-gravity using your controllers. Dock a space capsule, take a spacewalk, and let real NASA astronauts guide you on the ISS!

Why similar: VR 49.1%, Education 36.6%, Exploration 14.3%

Blueplanet VR v2 is a powerful way to experience strong presence in some of the world's most remarkable locations.

Why similar: Documentary 75.9% ★, VR 24.1%

Nontraditional, eccentric, art game experience. 10 - 15 minutes, nonlinear free roam. This immersive experience aims to help destigmatize mental illness by allowing the user to journey through the mind of an individual with bipolar disorder.

Why similar: Documentary 98.5% ★, Indie 1.5%

This immersive VR experience lets you walk through Chandni Chowk as it was centuries ago. Hear the crowd, feel the tension, and stand face to face with history. Every detail, from architecture to atmosphere, has been recreated to pull you into the moment that defined courage and conviction.

Why similar: VR 38.7%, Historical 28.8%, Education 21.5%, Exploration 6.4%, Casual 3.6%

Step into Böcklin’s masterpiece, in an award-winning VR experience. ISLE OF THE DEAD is a timeless, fascinating journey towards our final destination, guided by Charon, ferryman of the Underworld.

Why similar: VR 85.4%, Casual 9%, Indie 5.6%

Immerse yourself into 30 various virtual reality worlds and explore each one into a unique ambiance.

Why similar: VR 79.7%, Exploration 13.6%, Indie 6.7%

An animated VR tour to the Orkhon Inscriptions in Northern Mongolia. Old turkic runic inscriptions from AD 700-735. For Oculus Quest version please contact me.

Why similar: VR 36.1%, Historical 28.7%, Education 25.2%, Exploration 10%

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

Why similar: Documentary 95.7% ★, Indie 3.2%, Casual 1%

It is the end of 1920. The Polish-Bolshevik war has been going on for almost two years. The battle for Korosteń – a key railway junction and technical supply base – is underway. Break Bolshevik cyphers, ensure radio communication, and neutralise the fearsome armoured trains - now in Virtual Reality.

Why similar: VR 43.5%, Historical 32.5%, Education 21.9%, Casual 2.1%

Explore the top thousand artworks from human history in Mocove Arts virtual museum.

Why similar: VR 52.8%, Education 25.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Indie 5.7%, Casual 4.8%

The USSR era is coming to its end – it is 1988. The radio amateur catches a strange signal that emits incomprehensible noises. It is broadcast around the clock and only sometimes a human voice makes its way through the air. You will have to uncover terrifying secrets about this enigmatic signal.

Why similar: Documentary 72.3% ★, VR 24%, Indie 3.7%

Rexodus: A VR Story Experience is based on the Dark Horse Graphic Novel Rexodus. This is a VR narrative experience set in a universe where dinosaurs didn't go extinct, they left Earth. Those dinosaurs, utilizing their own advanced technology, are traversing the galaxy.

Why similar: VR 88.8%, Casual 7%, Indie 4.3%

The Scream by Edvard Munch is omnipresent. Its terror-twisted face has made such a deep and lasting impression on the collective imagination that it is even used for an emoji representing anxiety. But do you really know this iconic painting?

Why similar: VR 100%

Have an enjoyable Texas hold’em game in virtual room with real players by HTC Vive or Oculus Rift.

Why similar: VR 88.5%, Casual 11.5%

Explore your way through mystical islands while learning about your characters past. In this adventure game you play as the protagonist of a memoire, telling a story from the pacific in the late 1800 century.

Why similar: VR 55.4%, Historical 36.1%, Exploration 8.5%

Quanero is an experimental VR experience for the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. Your goal is to figure out what caused a violent incident in a futuristic bar by manipulating the time. You can slow down time, reverse it or bring it to a halt. Explore the scene, unlock the story's branch points and unravel the mystery.

Why similar: VR 100%