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Games Like A Fisherman's Tale

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Puzzle, Adventure, Singleplayer, VR.

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Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 1,524 reviews
Released: 2019-01-22
Developer: InnerspaceVR
Publisher: Vertigo Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 2.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 56%

Overview

A Fisherman's Tale is a masterclass in VR design, utilizing unique perspective-bending mechanics and a surreal, whimsical narrative to create an unforgettable experience. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize tactile VR interactions, mind-bending spatial puzzles, and immersive, atmosphere-heavy storytelling.

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    Dev: Pillow Castle
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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

    Why similar: Surreal 18.9%, Psychological 18.4%, Narration 15.3%, Physics 14.6%, Puzzle 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the core philosophy of using forced perspective to manipulate objects and navigate surreal environments.

  2. #2 Viewfinder
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 11,827 reviews2023
    Dev: Sad Owl StudiosPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

    Why similar: Psychological 18%, Surreal 17.4%, Dark Humor 17%, Narration 14.4%, Physics 14.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a brilliant perspective-based mechanic where taking photos allows you to reshape the world around you.

  3. #3 The Room VR: A Dark Matter
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,940 reviews2020
    Dev: Fireproof Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

    Why similar: VR 56.5%, Puzzle 24.1%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers the gold standard for tactile, intricate puzzle-solving within a mysterious and atmospheric VR space.

  4. #4 The Talos Principle VR
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 849 reviews2017
    Dev: Croteam VRPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    The Talos Principle VR is a virtual reality version of Croteam's critically acclaimed first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction.

    Why similar: VR 64.6%, Puzzle 20.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 3.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, philosophical puzzle experience that translates the classic first-person genre perfectly into VR.

  5. #5 Paper Beast
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    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

    Why similar: VR 30.4%, Surreal 23.7%, Physics 20.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A surreal, physics-driven VR exploration game that feels like stepping into a strange, living dream.

  6. #6 Down the Rabbit Hole
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 456 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Down the Rabbit Hole is a VR adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.

    Why similar: VR 41.4%, Puzzle 24.3%, Adventure 18.9%, Indie 8.1%, Story Rich 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, surreal VR adventure that captures the same sense of wonder and narrative charm as the seed game.

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    93% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Psychological 46.3%, Strategy 18.4%, Adventure 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Stylized 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly immersive VR puzzle game that forces you to interact with complex, tactile devices while trapped in a surreal setting.

  8. #8 Moss
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,382 reviews2018
    Dev: Polyarc
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.

    Why similar: VR 53.9%, Puzzle 19.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Fantasy 6.7%, Story Rich 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique third-person perspective in VR to create a deep, emotional connection between the player and the environment.

  9. #9 Myst
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 2,089 reviews2021
    Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

    Why similar: VR 38%, Puzzle 25.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive first-person puzzle exploration game, offering a sense of discovery that aligns perfectly with the seed game's tone.

  10. #10 Red Matter 2
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 667 reviews2022
    Dev: Vertical Robot
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Red Matter 2 is an immersive, puzzle-adventure game that will transport you to the far reaches of space. Step into the shoes of Sasha, an agent awakened in a lunar base by an undercover operative and tasked with uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Red Matter.

    Why similar: VR 42.9%, Physics 26.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Story Rich 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines high-fidelity VR visuals with clever environmental puzzles and a gripping sci-fi narrative.

  11. #11 Maskmaker
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 317 reviews2021
    Dev: InnerspaceVRPub: Vertigo Games
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    In an all new mysterious universe built by the developers of the award-winning A Fisherman's Tale, you play as a Maskmaker's apprentice and learn the magic of crafting masks to immerse yourself in the intriguing enigmatic beings within the game.

    Why similar: VR 28.2%, Narration 18%, Physics 16.7%, Puzzle 10.6%, Fantasy 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A VR adventure that focuses on crafting and perspective, allowing you to inhabit different masks to explore new areas.

  12. #12 The Last Clockwinder
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 770 reviews2022
    Dev: PontocoPub: Cyan Ventures
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A VR puzzle-automation game. Create intricate clockwork contraptions out of your own clones and restore life to an ancient tree using automation, a collection of rare plants from across the galaxy and a team of clockwork gardeners.

    Why similar: VR 41.7%, Puzzle 18.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Stylized 10.1%, Story Rich 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a brilliant, tactile puzzle mechanic where you record and loop your own actions to solve complex automation tasks.

  13. #13 I Expect You To Die
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,739 reviews2017
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Test your problem-solving skills in this virtual reality escape-the-room puzzle game. Play as a secret agent armed with telekinetic abilities on a mission to stop Zoraxis, an evil corporation with plans for world domination.

    Why similar: VR 51%, Puzzle 18.1%, Strategy 13.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Stylized 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on immersive, tactile puzzle-solving where you must interact with various objects to escape dangerous situations.

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Why similar: VR 28.4%, Surreal 23%, Puzzle 20.2%, Adventure 13%, Point & Click 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure from the creators of Myst that excels at building strange, isolated worlds.

  15. #15 The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets
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    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    Why similar: VR 38.7%, Adventure 32.3%, Puzzle 14.9%, Indie 14.2%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Hyperbolica is a whimsical Non-Euclidean adventure with mind-bending worlds full of games, puzzles, mazes, and secrets! Immerse yourself in reality-warping geometries where lines can never be parallel, horizons are curved, and space grows exponentially.

    Why similar: Surreal 23.7%, VR 22.2%, Psychological 18.3%, Physics 14.8%, Puzzle 10.2%

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  17. #17 FORM
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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Enter a surreal adventure where puzzles are built from dreams and memories. Solve the mystery behind an ancient artifact. Advance through a world that transforms around you. Transcend this existence.

    Why similar: VR 55.4%, Adventure 21.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An abstract, surreal VR puzzle game that uses geometric manipulation to create a meditative and visually striking experience.

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    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    The iconic supernatural mystery, The 7th Guest, has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology, that delivers an atmospheric story like no other. Explore the foreboding mansion, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets.

    Why similar: VR 66.8%, Puzzle 18.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic puzzle-adventure reimagined for VR, maintaining the surreal and mysterious tone of the original.

  19. #19 Floor Plan 2
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2021
    Dev: Turbo Button
    Windows

    Explore a tower of hilarious escape rooms and solve mind-bending puzzles in this absurd elevator adventure for virtual reality. Step out onto each floor, meet bizarre characters, unravel their secrets, and figure out how everything is connected to find the lost artifacts your boss is looking for.

    Why similar: Puzzle 36.9%, Strategy 20.3%, Stylized 19.5%, Adventure 19.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming and humorous VR puzzle adventure that relies on inventive, room-scale spatial interactions.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Surreal 36.9%, Puzzle 22%, VR 17%, Adventure 11.4%, Strategy 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A surreal, perspective-shifting puzzle exploration game that deals with psychological themes in a dreamlike world.

  21. #21 Riven
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,718 reviews2024
    Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
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    Why similar: VR 33.9%, Surreal 22.8%, Puzzle 21.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric puzzle-exploration game that rewards patience and careful observation of its intricate world.

  22. #22 GNOG
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,057 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: VR 41.1%, Puzzle 20.7%, Point & Click 19%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 7%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: VR 52.6%, Puzzle 25.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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  24. #24 Gadgeteer
    81% matchVery Positive97% of 121 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    Why similar: VR 54.5%, Physics 23.5%, Puzzle 15.4%, Indie 6.6%

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  25. #25 Rusty Lake Hotel
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,008 reviews2016
    Dev: Rusty Lake
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Puzzle 21%, Surreal 20.3%, Dark Humor 9.6%, Adventure 6.2%

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    79% matchVery Positive86% of 223 reviews2023
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    Windows

    A Fisherman's Tale 2, sequel to the award-winning A Fisherman's Tale, is a new mind-bending VR puzzle-adventure. A poetic story with unique VR puzzle mechanics. Detach, Replace and Control your hands, solve puzzles, explore new locations and discover the truth.

    Why similar: VR 40.9%, Narration 28%, Puzzle 19.6%, Story Rich 5.5%, Adventure 5.1%

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    78% matchVery Positive92% of 36,263 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    81% matchVery Positive83% of 162 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Why similar: VR 48%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Fantasy 9.4%, Indie 6.1%

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  29. #29 Fantastic Contraption
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 272 reviews2016
    Dev: Northway Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    75% matchVery Positive95% of 397 reviews2020
    Dev: Michael Rfdshir
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Dark Humor 26.2%, Surreal 25.1%, Point & Click 15.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

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    77% matchVery Positive83% of 617 reviews2016
    Dev: Wolf & Wood Interactive Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    Why similar: VR 56.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, Narration 11.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Psychological Horror 4.1%

  32. #32 Unknown Fate
    77% matchMixed68% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: Marslit GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows

    Unknown Fate is an enigmatic story-driven action adventure set in a surreal world full of mind-twisting puzzles and bizarre creatures

    Why similar: VR 61.9%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 10.2%, Story Rich 5.1%

  33. #33 The Atlas Mystery: A VR Puzzle Game
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2022
    Dev: Top Right CornerPub: TRC DMI
    Windows

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    Why similar: VR 33.9%, Surreal 17%, Puzzle 12.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Physics 9.6%

  34. #34 Blind
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 144 reviews2018
    Dev: Tiny Bull StudiosPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: VR 46.8%, Psychological 18.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Indie 4.7%

  35. #35 Manifold Garden
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,118 reviews2020
    Dev: William Chyr Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    76% matchMixed70% of 505 reviews2018
    Dev: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 273 reviews2019
    Dev: Incuvo S.A.Pub: Bloober Team SA
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 375 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    72% matchVery Positive82% of 771 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchVery Positive91% of 589 reviews2025
    Dev: Blyts
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows
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    71% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2021
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    Why similar: VR 58.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Physics 10.8%, Indie 4.6%

  51. #51 Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 627 reviews2018
    Dev: Double Fine Productions
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is an all-new Virtual Reality adventure that takes players back into the mysterious and paranormal world of the Psychonauts for the first time in over ten years!

    Why similar: VR 80.1%, Adventure 19.9%

  52. #52 Abode 2
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 154 reviews2019
    Dev: Overflow
    Windows

    Explore and investigate every corner and detail of this highly interactive apartment to unveil all its secrets and restore power to the city. An "escape the room" puzzle game.

    Why similar: VR 47.1%, Adventure 30.3%, Puzzle 22.6%

  53. #53 The Art of Reflection
    63% matchVery Positive97% of 139 reviews2025
    Dev: Hydrozoa
    Windows

    Traverse mirrors as if they were natural extensions of space to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Reshape your perspective to perform gravity-shifting acrobatics as you jungle-gym through a sprawling environment. You'll never look in a mirror the same way again.

    Why similar: Surreal 56.9%, Puzzle 29.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 3%

  54. #54 lure
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 449 reviews2022
    Dev: Blue Moon Games
    Windows · Mac

    To make some money from an old man, you are asked to fish at the forbidden Shinto shrine.

    Why similar: Surreal 33.6%, Psychological 26.1%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Stylized 8.9%

  55. #55 Clamb
    65% matchMixed65% of 147 reviews2024
    Dev: OP Softworks
    Windows

    A punishing VR climbing game. Climb a surreal mountain with nothing but a hammer.

    Why similar: VR 38.3%, Physics 23.9%, Dark Humor 21.1%, Psychological Horror 8%, Adventure 4.3%

  56. #56 Firmament
    66% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,594 reviews2023
    Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

    Why similar: VR 37.7%, Puzzle 20.5%, Narration 20.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 6.2%

  57. #57 Wake Up
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 98 reviews2016
    Dev: Black Cell OG
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Experience a shattered and surreal dream filled with fascinating riddles, where your only guide is an elusive butterfly. Can you make the journey and wake up?

    Why similar: VR 64.1%, Adventure 15%, Puzzle 11.4%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  58. #58 FREEDIVER: Triton Down
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 334 reviews2019
    Dev: Archiact
    Windows

    Plunge into VR on a capsizing research ship, the Triton, where survival means outmaneuvering the water's lethal surge. Freedive through a sinking ship, overcome underwater chaos, and unlock your path to the surface, all while protecting your most precious resource: the breath in your lungs.

    Why similar: VR 41.8%, Physics 24.8%, Narration 20.1%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 4.2%

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