
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.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Philosophical, Puzzle, Mystery, Atmospheric.

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.

The Talos Principle 2
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.

The Talos Principle
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).
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 28.2%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9%
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 46%, Puzzle 25.8%, Sci-fi 7%, Post-apocalyptic 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%
Explore the silent Virelia Research Station in this atmospheric sci-fi puzzle adventure. Restore forgotten systems, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover what changed the abandoned station through documents and exploration.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.6%, Puzzle 13%, Science 12.9% ★, Mystery 10.9%, Stylized 9.5%
Outsider: After Life is a nostalgic puzzle adventure that takes you on a galactic journey with HUD-ini, an android who may be the only one who can prevent the end of the universe.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.5%, Post-apocalyptic 23%, Puzzle 12.2%, Stylized 9.1%, Mystery 7.5%
“An ADV of eternity and changeless” A world dominated by “Cruel Spring” - a phenomenon that human will become “Sacrifice” if not keep moving. Only the boy and the girl, they have “Eternal Body”, go on a journey. The endless steps seem to be a happy changeless, but can't be the same forever...
Why similar: Philosophical 39%, Post-apocalyptic 31.4%, Futuristic 10.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%
A collection of unique and engaging puzzles. Guided by your host, Antisthenes, you'll not only solve puzzles but also delve into intriguing philosophical discussions.
Why similar: Philosophical 50.5%, Puzzle 20.5%, Logic 10.5%, Stylized 7.9%, 2D 5.9%
Welcome to the thrilling world of 'Scientific project: Optic'! This immersive first-person puzzle game invites you on a journey through the realm of optical science, from its philosophical origins to modern understanding.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.1%, Science 15.1% ★, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Mystery 9.2%
Revitalize a world of machines across multiple islands in this captivating puzzler. Unlock new mechanics in 40 levels, blending strategy and color theory. Get ready for an electrifying color adventure!
Why similar: Philosophical 25.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Logic 7.7%
Keyless is a jump and run platformer, with very unique logic puzzles.By starting the game you get into a dispute between logicians and poets.As a result you lose access to the keys on your keyboard!You will have to think differently than usual to regain control!
Why similar: Philosophical 34.7%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Logic 9.5%
In this first-person philosophical journey, Poísis, an enthusiastic art student, explores a mysterious island in Greece. As she solves the local puzzles, she uncovers traces of its ancient inhabitants, leading her to question her own reality.
Why similar: Philosophical 39.3%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Logic 7.2%
Hypermind is a first-person puzzle game inspired by Portal. As a tester, you have been given four powerful abilities, and you will need to solve a series of interesting puzzles with combinations of these abilities and a touch of imagination.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.7%, Puzzle 15.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Science 12.1% ★, Mystery 7.3%
Causal Loop is a narrative puzzler that blends mind-bending mechanics with a rich sci-fi story about time, consequence, and survival. Solve intricate puzzles by using the signature “echo” mechanic to record, replay, and interact with up to three versions of your past self. Can you break the loop?
Why similar: Philosophical 31.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Puzzle 12%, Futuristic 8.5%
Atmospheric | Click-to-Explore | Environmental Puzzle. What you find—and what you miss—will define your experience of its story.
Why similar: Philosophical 36.5%, Puzzle 18.1%, Stylized 12.5%, 2D 8.8%, Mystery 8%
The ocean hides countless forgotten secrets. Echoes of calamity and loss scar the waves. Sail a vast planet under a blanket of stars and use your tools and wit to solve the grand puzzle of the past. Rediscover truth in this expansive open world mystery.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.7%, Lore-Rich 17%, Science 14.9% ★, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 9.5%
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!
Why similar: Philosophical 28.1%, Post-apocalyptic 23.2%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Mystery 8.3%
Awaken as a rogue AI in a decaying facility. Solve portal-based puzzles, shift between robotic shells, and uncover the secrets your creators tried to erase. Your code says obey. Something deeper says escape.
Why similar: Philosophical 39%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle 14.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Futuristic 6.2%
Can you escape ? Will you be able to get out of each room ? Minimalist turn-based logic game : Move from square to square to clear your way to the exit. Moving around will also disturb the creatures that will try to catch you...
Why similar: Philosophical 46.9%, Puzzle 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Logic 9.7%, 2D 8.3%
Alula is a 2.5DHD puzzle game where you help people solve their problems by exploring parts of their psyche.
Why similar: Philosophical 91.2%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Puzzle 2.5%, Strategy 1.4%
Just a goat. A boring peg. And a postcard that changed everything. Embark on a surreal journey in a shadow theatre style: from a village garden to lunar craters. Solve absurd puzzles, troll a rooster, and find out if the grass is truly greener on the other side of the universe.
Why similar: Philosophical 52%, Puzzle 20.7%, Stylized 12.2%, 2D 9.8%, Adventure 3.8%
April 14th 2131. The races are going well. There has been a minor accident yesterday, nothing dramatic. Audiences even went up by 4 millions. I saw a flock of birds taking off this morning by the antenna. Beautiful. Season 31 is a narrative strategy experience about degrowth and embracing change.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.6%, Post-apocalyptic 24.3%, Lore-Rich 13%, Stylized 11.8%, Futuristic 7.5%
Awakening is a first person experimental puzzle game with a unique gameplay based on pattern recognition. Guide a soul that decided to find meaning by solving puzzle machines with videos. Use inductive reasoning to discover the challenges while exploring an oneiric environment.
Why similar: Philosophical 68.7%, Puzzle 24.8%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Adventure 0.8%
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 39.7%, Lore-Rich 19.5%, Puzzle 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Traverse terrain and solve puzzles as odd sticky mushrooms!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 36.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Stylized 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%
A Van Veen original game. Because everything else is irrelevant.
Why similar: Philosophical 76.5%, Puzzle 21.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.6%, Philosophical 23.1%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Atmospheric 11%
TRETIS is the post-apocalyptic version of an arcade machine: immerse yourself in an adventure with subversive mechanics of extra-squeezed puzzle-action where you embody the cursor of an enigmatic game in a broken and harsh world.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.1%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 15.2%, Stylized 8.9%
The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.
Why similar: Philosophical 35.9%, Puzzle 15.7%, Stylized 13.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%
Explore the ruined world of Evergrow, where echoes of a lost civilization whisper through the remnants of a once-thriving planet. Solve puzzles to piece together the truth of what led to its downfall. Can you restore what was lost, or will the shards of tomorrow shape its fate forever?
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 22%, Lore-Rich 18%, Puzzle 15.2%, Futuristic 10.3%, Stylized 10.2%
Fire forward. Bounce back. Traverse tricky traps to take treasure. Seek seagull's sagacious skepticism. Discuss deep dilemmas: destiny, desire, despair.
Why similar: Philosophical 57.3%, Puzzle 21.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Logic 5.5%, Adventure 2.4%
EXISTENTIAL is a first-person story-driven puzzle game that offers a unique solution that will put your existence into the game world.
Why similar: Philosophical 50.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Futuristic 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Linear 6%
A puzzle platformer in which you play as William, a restless soul trying to go back in time to get rid of his burdens, symbolized by a metal ball chained to his body. Use the ball to your advantage to get over obstacles and to solve the physics based puzzles that block your path to liberation.
Why similar: Philosophical 36.1%, Post-apocalyptic 20.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle 15.6%, Atmospheric 5.7%
A short atmospheric adventure game about finding meaning in a meaningless world.
Why similar: Philosophical 74.8%, Atmospheric 13.1%, 2D 5.5%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Explore a post-post-apocalyptic world thriving without humans. Collect drawings to solve environmental riddles, unlocking biomes from mycelium roots to underwater seas. Piece the story together through exploration while enjoying cinematic views and atmospheric soundtracks.
Why similar: Philosophical 31.8%, Post-apocalyptic 27.5%, Stylized 11%, Futuristic 10.6%, Puzzle 9.6%
Motivational Hero is a Motivational Puzzle-Platformer 2d with levels based in Motivational Analogies
Why similar: Philosophical 39.9%, Lore-Rich 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Puzzle 15%, Logic 8.4%
Submachine is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a vast network of desolate locations containing puzzles, secrets, notes and items to collect to help you along the way. Follow the story of a banished lighthouse keeper to discover his descent into ruins.
Why similar: Philosophical 34%, Puzzle 17.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Futuristic 10%, 2D 7.6%
Master telekinesis in this challenging puzzle-platformer. Use unique powers to solve intricate puzzles and overcome clever bosses, while unraveling the mysteries of the Sacred Lands alongside your ancient spirit.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Stylized 12.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Mystery 8.5%
Help Artificial Intelligence named HAWKING activate an incredible mechanism that can reload the Universe!
Why similar: Philosophical 34.3%, Puzzle 17.8%, Futuristic 14.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Logic 8.6%
Escape room, puzzle box, first person adventure game where you explore a mysterious island and summon its Gods.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.6%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, Mystery 9.8%
The story about an uneasy journey of one man. You will experience certain situations, those, that could have happened with our parents, children or even a neighbours on just any other war. Through the eyes of our hero you will see his struggle in a modern war, struggle with oneself.
Why similar: Philosophical 66.6%, Puzzle 20.3%, 2D 8.7%, Adventure 4.3%
The protagonist is an early AI robot sent to explore outer planets many years ago. When it returns to the earth after completing its mission, the earth at this time has changed. Click on the hidden props on the screen, and then drag the props in the props bar to the target position .
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.5%, Puzzle 19.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Strategy 10%, Futuristic 8.7%
Teleport across a world beyond salvation in this sokoban adventure game. Open new pathways to explore a sprawling, ancient city that worshiped the power of teleportation.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.1%, Puzzle 16%, Lore-Rich 15.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Mystery 7.5%
Back To The Collis is a story-rich, fully hand-drawn 2D Point & Click adventure puzzle. Embark on a journey alongside the main character, Benjamin, to solve lots of engaging puzzles and explore the town of Collis, outstanding by its memorable populace.
Why similar: Philosophical 41.2%, Puzzle 16.8%, Stylized 12%, 2D 7.1%, Logic 6.8%
A roleplaying adventure with a touch of absurdity
Why similar: Philosophical 42.5%, Puzzle 18%, Stylized 15.5%, Mystery 12.5%, 2D 8.7%
Something has gone wrong at the 28 Leicester Square manor. Danger lurks around every corner. In this horror puzzle game, you will uncover the truth of what happened to this place and reveal secrets that should have stayed hidden. Every man has two sides; let's just hope you help the right one.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.1%, Lore-Rich 20.3%, Mystery 17.9%, Science 16.2% ★, Linear 6.2%
After everything that has happened, I've got nothing else to lose.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 33.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Puzzle 15.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%
The characters of Let Me Die (inside) have fallen into despair head over heels, so they want to leave this world and end their lives. Your duty is to fulfil their wish. In every level, the player is expected to find a way to die, but before that, he has to complete the death wishes of the character.
Why similar: Philosophical 54.6%, Puzzle 17.6%, Atmospheric 12%, 2D 5.7%, Logic 5.6%
Fight against brain-rot in this story-driven educational physics puzzle game. You will need to learn and apply high school physics concepts to solve increasingly challenging problems and uncover a galaxy spanning plot. When you have finished, you will be able to take a college level physics course.
Why similar: Philosophical 35.7%, Science 18.4% ★, Puzzle 14.5%, Lore-Rich 7.6%, Logic 7.5%
Uncover a beautiful story through a different kind of jigsaw puzzle where you piece together Maya's lost memories. Watch as her empty room transforms into a cosy, meaningful space filled with treasured keepsakes as you uncover her beautiful life.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.6%, Lore-Rich 18.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Stylized 11.1%, Futuristic 7.9%
Starhopper is a nonlinear puzzle game about aligning stars to form intricate patterns. Across hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles, you will chart the night sky, restore the cosmic order, and fight with aliens.
Why similar: Philosophical 45.6%, Puzzle 21.3%, Stylized 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Strategy 6.3%
GRAFT, TRANSFORM, SURVIVE. Escape a dark, decaying space station the size of a continent in this story-driven survival horror RPG from the makers of BATTLETECH and the Shadowrun Trilogy.
Why similar: Philosophical 34.8%, Post-apocalyptic 25.6%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Futuristic 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%
"A MIRROR PUZZLE" is a puzzle game. Players will play as a water droplet spirit, through the use of various magic mirrors to control the symmetrical growth of plants or the position of certain scene elements change, overcome numerous difficulties, and finally reach the destination
Why similar: Philosophical 63%, Puzzle 29.5%, Strategy 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Thousands of years after the activation of the Vesper Protocol, a small android crosses a fallen world, hunted by merciless machines, to control the power of Light and decide the fate of his race.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.2%, Lore-Rich 19%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 14.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Immerse yourself in the fascinating ancient world of cube puzzles, where each step reveals a new mystery. You will explore different zones, each filled with unique puzzles that require the use of cubes to solve them.
Why similar: Philosophical 43.3%, Puzzle 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Mystery 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%
This is the story of how humanity and robots come to their end. After humanity’s extinction, the robot Libera awakens in a desolate world. As it recalls lost memories, it learns the truth of its creation—and quietly shuts itself down. A lonely yet beautiful pixel-art story adventure.
Why similar: Philosophical 47.4%, Post-apocalyptic 20.7%, Puzzle 12.6%, Atmospheric 8.1%, 2D 6.6%
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 51.8%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, 2D 9%, Atmospheric 5.8%
Prismania is a surreal puzzle adventure game. Solve prism puzzles to escape from the well and find out how you ended up there.
Why similar: Philosophical 55.5%, Puzzle 22.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Logic 4.2%, Linear 2.7%
Ekphrasis is a 2D puzzle game where you can solve and examine a collection of artifacts. Piece together historical artworks, arrange musical notes, and decipher codes. Uncover the secrets behind the artifacts and those that curated them through a branching story.
Why similar: Philosophical 41.9%, Science 16.8% ★, Puzzle 16.2%, Futuristic 9.6%, 2D 8.1%
Stabilize is a grid-based puzzle game where you block the flow of energy by placing and rotating tiles. Tiles can only be placed where paths connect, and every placement is permanent. Clear puzzles quickly to climb the global leaderboard and compete for the best time.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Futuristic 15.7%, Strategy 12.6%, 2D 9.7%
Mirror Traveller is a unique hidden object game. Players search for mirrors in ruins and mazes, find another self in the mirror, and travel between different worlds in a sci-fi narrative.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.2%, Puzzle 20%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Stylized 12.7%, Futuristic 10.1%
Reality calls you home. Will you return to her? Lexicon is a 2D single-player puzzle adventure game where you escape back to reality by ascending the six layers of Limbo, uncovering its secrets, overcoming its challenges, and discovering the truth of who you really are. #duckinadungeon
Why similar: Philosophical 40.9%, Puzzle 17.7%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Logic 8.3%, 2D 7.9%