60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Exploration, Adventure, Lore-Rich, Story Rich.
For the people who like reading quest descriptions and following context clues. Also a great experience for Achievement Hunters with 100 to collect. All while a subtle interconnected story unfolds. Free Roam Exploration awaits in a strange new world!
Cosmic Anchor
Cosmic Anchor is a post-apocalyptic puzzle game about bending the laws of gravity, black holes and causality to your will. Exploit the emergent nature of the universe, and escape the intricate test-chambers together.
Light of the Locked World
A fantasy role-playing game. Cruel whispers in the back of your mind... Dead cities, lands devastated by war. Grotesque past and hopeful future. Shining spires reflected in the waters of the abyss. Welcome, immigrant, to the Locked World, it is yours to unlock.
Cosmic Anchor is a post-apocalyptic puzzle game about bending the laws of gravity, black holes and causality to your will. Exploit the emergent nature of the universe, and escape the intricate test-chambers together.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.3%, Post-apocalyptic 23.5%, Lore-Rich 16%, Puzzle 12.1%, Mystery 8.2%
A fantasy role-playing game. Cruel whispers in the back of your mind... Dead cities, lands devastated by war. Grotesque past and hopeful future. Shining spires reflected in the waters of the abyss. Welcome, immigrant, to the Locked World, it is yours to unlock.
Why similar: Split Screen 28.5% ★, Conspiracy 14.8% ★, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Open World 11.1%, Minimalist 7.9%
A young girl who finds herself alone in a massive cave with no memory of how she arrived there. Aided by a mysterious talking bird, she must find her way out of the cave, and hopefully, return to a family that she can’t even remember.
Why similar: Split Screen 29.2% ★, Collectathon 19.2%, Philosophical 19.2%, Comedy 6.8%, Exploration 6.8%
Your only goal is to collect all the achievements. But that may not be as easy as it seems...
Why similar: Collectathon 28.9%, Minimalist 12.3%, Puzzle 10%, Comedy 9.6%, Exploration 9.2%
Explore, find the light, unveil the truth. Dive into the secrets of Naivia's history, unearthing the voices once lost, facing the impossible contraptions of the Union, as the seemingly barren land reveals its gems through the use of a mysterious artefact of the past.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 29.5%, Collectathon 25.7%, Open World 14.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Puzzle 7.5%
Clean, repair, and explore in this 3rd person, single player cleaning simulator. In this story rich setting you explore as sentient cleaning tools where you will platform to new heights and solve puzzles to gain access to mysterious places in this magical castle.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 28.5%, Collectathon 17.9%, Comedy 13.1%, Simulation 11.4%, Exploration 10.6%
Explore a living Earth 10,000 years after humanity. Observe wildlife, survive dangerous ecosystems, and build a growing Digital Vivarium from what you discover. Progress through understanding, not combat, in a world that continues without you.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 26.4%, Philosophical 18.9%, Open World 17.3%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%
Cross an ominous desert as a lone traveler searching for a mythical Sea you have only seen in dreams. Gather water, follow fragmented clues, and learn the patterns of colossal Cube Monoliths that reshape the sands. There are no quest markers or checklists. Only your curiosity can guide the journey.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 31.8%, Open World 18.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Philosophical 9.9%
After dreaming of catching a fish in the clouds, a hungry catgirl wakes with a craving only the perfect fish can satisfy. With none in sight, she sets off on an epic, puzzle-filled journey through space and time—meeting quirky friends and chasing a fish worthy of her feline desires.
Why similar: Collectathon 42.3%, Exploration 15.8%, Comedy 14.2%, Puzzle 8.4%, Adventure 7.8%
Mine, upgrade, and explore as you journey toward the moon. With the help of Astra, the AI in your suit, gather resources, build your ship, and face the emotional cost of chasing your dreams. Will reaching the top bring you happiness, or leave you questioning everything?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 33.6%, Minimalist 15.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, 2D 7.7%
An offbeat adventure game about traveling to the ends of the earth in search of the Best Boots. Solve puzzles, complete quests, collect items, and don weird hats as a hapless young boot enthusiast in a compact open world full of strange friends and foes. You can even jump.
Why similar: Collectathon 29%, Open World 15.8%, Comedy 15.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Puzzle 9.3%
Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened - a first-person puzzle masterpiece for both new players and long-time fans alike.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.8%, Lore-Rich 21.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Exploration 8.5%
Soul Nexus is a text-based adventure game where you explore strange environments and interact with even stranger individuals. Will you wander the spaces forever or will you eventually fulfil your goal of being free?
Why similar: Philosophical 21.7%, Lore-Rich 18.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Puzzle 8.4%
Zoom through the landscape as Boll, a mysterious glowing sphere, uncovering a forgotten past and the truth behind the world they've landed in. Gather all sorts of collectibles, evading Shapes and Nature alike. Uncover the mysteries...
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Open World 13.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Exploration 11%
The world doesn't need saving. You do. Explore a strange 3-bit world, wield mysterious powers, uncover forbidden secrets, and find your way home across realities.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.5%, Collectathon 20.5%, Exploration 12.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 11%
'The Quiet Apocalypse' is a first-person story adventure set in a beautiful open world. Join your father on a dangerous trek through 400 km² of pristine wilderness, as you race to save the life of a very special child.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 22.7%, Conspiracy 21.1% ★, Open World 16.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Mystery 10.5%
Washed up on the shore of an abandoned island, you find that dying opens up an entirely new world beneath the living. Meet the people and their mysteries, complete quests, uncover secrets, and bask in scenery like no other in this story-based adventure game.
Why similar: Collectathon 30.5%, Lore-Rich 23.2%, Open World 13%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 17.9%, Conspiracy 14.3% ★, Puzzle 14%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Exploration 11.9%
The Dew is a puzzle game focused on storytelling. You will become a dewdrop—experience the past wars fought by black and white in puzzle form, and uncover the neglected truth.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.4%, Lore-Rich 22.6%, Minimalist 15.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 7.4%
This psychological puzzle based mascot horror is designed to tell a story. Manage your stress as reality begins to distort. When you panic, doors stop responding and hallucinations creep in. Uncover the secrets of this school.
Why similar: Collectathon 35.3%, Puzzle 13.7%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Minimalist 11.4%, Exploration 11%
Maze In Your Mind is a game about a three-layer maze connected by static portals where the player must find the right portal to unlock the final portal. Avoid enemies and explore the maze, but not the maze you see, but the maze you don't see, the maze in your mind.
Why similar: Split Screen 48% ★, Philosophical 19.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, 2D 5.2%
Welcome to Vysions, a world made of dreams, where puzzles are truth and you must bring meaning to their madness.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.6%, Puzzle 16.4%, Minimalist 16.2%, Exploration 15.2%, Adventure 11.6%
Play as a clerical robot on a pilgrimage to scale the tower of Babylon SKY and retrieve The Crown of the NeoKing!
Why similar: Collectathon 23.9%, Philosophical 19.2%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.5%, Exploration 8.2%
Rift Walker is an open world 2D puzzle platformer where... there aren't any platforms?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.8%, Post-apocalyptic 19.5%, Open World 12.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 11.3%
In this game, if you die, instead of starting over, you move on to the next level. Or something like that.
Why similar: Philosophical 39.1%, Post-apocalyptic 20.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
Explore a small open world in first-person, solving environmental puzzles across five distinct biomes. Observe, experiment, and uncover secrets at your own pace in this calm, discovery-focused indie experience.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, Mystery 16.6%, Open World 15%, Exploration 14.9%, Story Rich 10.9%
Found is a narrative adventure about memory, identity, and rebuilding a fragmented world. Explore dreamlike soft-poly landscapes, uncover lost memories, solve environmental puzzles, battle curious creatures, and assemble a map unique to your journey.
Why similar: Philosophical 23%, Exploration 18.5%, Open World 15.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, Puzzle 10.7%
Explore, listen, and unravel a hidden language buried in stone and sound. An exploration puzzle adventure set across vast brutalist landscapes shaped by deep time ages.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Philosophical 15.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.8%, Lore-Rich 18.9%, Post-apocalyptic 17.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Exploration 8.5%
Whale Well is a short adventure game where you play as a duck. Collect and trade items while exploring a civilization in the belly of a great whale.
Why similar: Collectathon 35.2%, Open World 13.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Exploration 11.1%, Old School 10.5%
Backroom Beyond is a first-person game that mixes puzzles with platforms in a dark, harrowing environment that makes the player question the protagonist's sanity. Based on the internet myth, Backroom Beyond makes the player wonder if that journey is about something more personal.
Why similar: Conspiracy 24.4% ★, Collectathon 23.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 7.9%
The Ascendancy inherited the Earth, and gave humanity the ULTRA. Humanity gave you in return: a Runner. Navigate the trails of the Evergrowth with quick feet, rhythm, grappling hooks, ice bombs, and forgotten tech. Race with friends or alone to save humanity.
Why similar: Split Screen 29.3% ★, Philosophical 19.6%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Minimalist 9.8%
Answer the question of mortality in this sidescroller inspired by the adventures of old. Wander the depths of two parallel worlds. Confer with gods, locals, and other travelers. Solve problems through intuition and a collection of odd trinkets. Choose: death, or eternal life?
Why similar: Philosophical 35.8%, Lore-Rich 19%, Minimalist 11.9%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 9%
PRISM is a 2D exploration game with puzzle elements. Find shards hidden in each level of the labyrinth, and delve deeper to find the treasure hidden at its core.
Why similar: Collectathon 44.7%, Exploration 18.6%, Puzzle 13.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 8.5%
The Flux is not keen on giving away its secrets, and you’re one of them. Sail a vast planet under a blanket of stars and use your tools and wits to remind yourself of what was lost and what could come next. An open world mystery about understanding the end of the world.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.7%, Philosophical 18.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Open World 10.2%
Lemonia The Last Castle takes you on a journey filled with mystery and survival. As an ordinary civilian, you must navigate a dangerous planet overrun by zombies while uncovering the truth behind your arrival. Interact with the townspeople, follow the clues, and find your place in this unknown world
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 34%, Puzzle 19%, Open World 17.5%, Exploration 17.4%, Casual 12.1%
An arcade-like maze crawler full of treasures and traps!
Why similar: Collectathon 38.7%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Mystery 8.1%
The legendary hero trainer Evolym has taken on a new pupil. Being cursed as a slime, she will need your assistance. It is up to you to take the promising mage Neemu from zero to hero.
Why similar: Split Screen 42.1% ★, Collectathon 32%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 6.5%, Casual 2.7%
Goodbye Page is a third-person walking simulator where you play as Page, exploring the mysterious environment of her dad's house. With surreal settings and strange oddities throughout, can she uncover what is really happening in the house?
Why similar: Collectathon 29.8%, Philosophical 22.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Comedy 8.3%
Symbols have never had such an impact on a person’s fate. Meet a new part of a fascinating mystical doors puzzle. This time you will have to face the ruins of the past, hiding the secret of a vanished civilization.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.4%, Open World 17.6%, Puzzle 13%, Minimalist 11.4%, Exploration 10.2%
be merp. be in merpworld. 🍃
Why similar: Collectathon 32.1%, Lore-Rich 22%, Old School 15.9%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 9%
Explore, observe, and find the differences. Each scene tells its own story! Tiny Tales: Hidden Objects is a relaxing game with 60 environments blending isometric and low poly 3D. Test your observational skills and be transported into the stories.
Why similar: Split Screen 34.7% ★, Minimalist 15.9%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Mystery 10.3%
Explore the world of Eré for artistic inspiration, so that you may reach the meanings of life and complete your artistic opus! Many branching paths will take you to every corner of the globe as you explore this peaceful and colorful world.
Why similar: Philosophical 39.5%, Lore-Rich 21.7%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.3%
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Why similar: Philosophical 40.6%, Puzzle 22.8%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Post-apocalyptic 6.6%
A vast world waiting to be uncovered. Step into Synthaly Universe, where every path hides a secret and every ruin tells a story. Explore, decode hidden lore, and uncover mysteries woven deep into the world. Built for curiosity and discovery, this adventure rewards those who look closer.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 34.2%, Open World 17.9%, Exploration 16%, Mystery 15.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%
Singleplayer psychological horror game about bird watching. Explore the mountains, find and observe all the birds. Seek their help. Be honest. Be ruthless. They are watching.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.7%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 18%, Open World 11.3%, Mystery 8.3%
Abnormal1999: Sector 49 is a challenging mystery puzzle game. You play as Sam, searching for your daughter in the abandoned Sector 49. Collect 10 consciousnesses to open the portal and escape.
Why similar: Collectathon 37.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Conspiracy 13.3% ★, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 10.1%
An adventure game focused on exploration where you do NOT save the world and the world does NOT need saving.
Why similar: Collectathon 37.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 12.3%, Mystery 10%, Adventure 7.5%
Relax as you explore an infinite world of thought and beauty in this 2D ball-rolling game. Collect stories, discover secrets, and upgrade your abilities to traverse further, all while listening to procedurally generated music that responds to your journey.
Why similar: Collectathon 27.2%, Philosophical 18.5%, Lore-Rich 18.4%, Exploration 11.6%, 2D 7.9%
OUTSIDE is a retro adventure game into a little town filled with Easter eggs and game references! Discover new places and meet familiar faces. Helping those along the way and collecting costumes to end the day.
Why similar: Collectathon 34%, Open World 20.5%, Old School 19.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Puzzle 7.9%
Travel the world amassing power in order to create the ultimate yogurt commercial of all time in this sandbox puzzle adventure game.
Why similar: Collectathon 29.6%, Minimalist 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Comedy 9.7%, Exploration 9.7%
A symbolic story where you play as a stranger searching for peace in this wretched world. You will wander through the dying land, finding yourself in different situations where evil forces will try to stop you by using your fears, doubts, and weaknesses.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.5%, Lore-Rich 22.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Open World 9.3%
Play as a Roly Poly and roll into adventure!
Why similar: Collectathon 34.3%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, Open World 13.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Mystery 8.2%
Explore a fallen solarpunk world in first person. Read its ecosystems like puzzles, make small changes that trigger chain reactions, restore four handcrafted regions, and uncover the truth behind the Treasure of Atlantis.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 28.2%, Collectathon 23%, Open World 18.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Puzzle 6.3%
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
Why similar: Philosophical 24%, Lore-Rich 22.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 9.2%, Exploration 8.4%
Set in a darkened arctic tundra, you follow the life of Jupyter, an axolotl-like creature that had to say goodbye to their partner as they chased their dreams of a better life. Brave the frozen tundra, retrace your partner’s steps, and rekindle your connection to another’s soul.
Why similar: Philosophical 37.2%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Open World 12%, Story Rich 11%, Exploration 9.1%
A return to classic Survival Horror. After being hospitalized your nightmares keep getting more vivid, effects in the nightmare start affecting your real body. See yourself from fixed cameras, complete tasks in any order, and don't waste the rare chances to use a knife.
Why similar: Philosophical 25%, Conspiracy 24.5% ★, Lore-Rich 16%, Puzzle 9.3%, Exploration 9%
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Why similar: Collectathon 25.2%, Lore-Rich 20%, Open World 12.8%, Old School 12.8%, Puzzle 8.6%
Explore a growing treasure map overworld in a top-down action adventure. Collect artifacts and map fragments to gain instant upgrades, open new routes, and hunt six powerful relics across strange worlds.
Why similar: Collectathon 30.1%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Open World 9.6%, Puzzle 9.2%
