Games Like Cradle

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: Sci-fi 22.5%, Puzzle 20.7%, First-Person 14.7%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical, first-person puzzle game that perfectly mirrors the intellectual and sci-fi depth found in Cradle.

The Turing Test is a challenging first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. You are Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) sent to discover the cause behind the disappearance of the ground crew stationed there.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.3%, Puzzle 19%, First-Person 18.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game set on a space station that challenges the player with ethical dilemmas and complex mechanical puzzles.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Sci-fi 20.3%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, First-Person 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deeply atmospheric, narrative-driven sci-fi experience that explores the nature of consciousness and humanity.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Sci-fi 14.5%, Exploration 13.9%, Open World 11%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy sci-fi mystery that rewards curiosity and rewards the player with profound narrative discoveries.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.3%, Walking Simulator 27.4%, First-Person 21.3%, Story Rich 13%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk thriller captures a dark, surreal, and highly atmospheric world that feels like a more intense evolution of Cradle's aesthetic.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Adventure 17.7%, First-Person 16.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy adventure that tasks players with exploring fragmented memories in a beautifully melancholic setting.

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Adventure 19%, Puzzle 14%, First-Person 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Exploration 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the masters of the genre, this game offers deep, rewarding puzzle-solving in a surreal, alien environment.

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.2%, Atmospheric 13.5%, First-Person 13.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed puzzle-exploration game that emphasizes the quiet, industrial atmosphere of a decaying world.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Atmospheric 16.3%, First-Person 13.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and uncovering a deep, mysterious narrative through environmental clues.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Story Rich 16.7%, Atmospheric 15.9%, First-Person 12.8%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional narrative-driven experience that uses environmental storytelling to explore complex themes of life and loss.

The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.8%, Walking Simulator 16%, Adventure 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi mystery that tasks the player with exploring a deserted space station to uncover what went wrong.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Adventure 12.8%, First-Person 12.5%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: While grounded in reality, it shares the same focus on isolated, narrative-driven exploration and character development.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.4%, Adventure 24%, Indie 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and a compelling narrative about saving a dying world.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.4%, Atmospheric 13%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Adventure 8%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric walking simulator that excels at telling a story through the environment of a deserted town.

Take the role of ARID, the artificial intelligence within a high-tech combat suit. The Fall is a unique combination of adventure-game puzzle solving and side-scroller action, all set within a dark and atmospheric story. Get ready for a disturbing journey as you explore the world of The Fall.

Why similar: Sci-fi 34.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Puzzle 10%, Cyberpunk 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling sci-fi adventure that explores the consciousness of an AI in a dark, mysterious world.

The Uncertain is an story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Experience the mysterious vibe of each of carefully explored locations, solve diverse puzzles, make fateful decisions and discuss intriguing matters to find out the whole truth being kept from you.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure set in a world where robots have replaced humans, echoing the mechanical themes of Cradle.

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: Sci-fi 35.5%, Puzzle 21.7%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a haunting, atmospheric sci-fi setting with clever, physics-based puzzles that mirror the isolation of Cradle.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Sci-fi 21.9%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Adventure 10.4%, First-Person 9.9%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich sci-fi game that uses augmented reality recordings to piece together a story in an abandoned facility.

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.2%, First-Person 13.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure puzzle-adventure game that rewards players for observing their environment and uncovering hidden mechanics.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: First-Person 17%, Adventure 15.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Walking Simulator 13%, Atmospheric 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused puzzle adventure that excels at building a mysterious atmosphere through exploration.

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.7%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Open World 10.9%, Walking Simulator 9.3%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a dense, atmospheric cyberpunk city that feels alive and full of hidden stories to discover.

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Why similar: Adventure 21.8%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Story Rich 11%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric adventure that explores the memories and emotions of a forgotten world.

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.8%, Exploration 17.8%, Atmospheric 16%, First-Person 15.5%, Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, first-person exploration game that focuses on scale, light, and surreal architectural environments.

Pneuma: Breath of Life forces you to think outside the box through a narrated story of self-discovery, whilst exploring the ontological mystery of the breath of life. Features award winning voice actor 'Jay Britton' as Pneuma.

Why similar: Adventure 27%, First-Person 24.6%, Puzzle 22.4%, Indie 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical, first-person puzzle game that forces the player to question their reality and surroundings.

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Atmospheric 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, First-Person 14.5%, Puzzle 13%, Exploration 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, first-person puzzle game that focuses on exploring a crumbling, mysterious building.

Imagine a world where death is no longer final, where precious memories are saved to enjoy forever, where your soul is immortal. Master Reboot is a haunting first-person sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Sci-fi 18.3%, Cyberpunk 15%, Walking Simulator 14%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person adventure that takes place in a digital afterlife, mirroring the dreamlike quality of Cradle.

P·O·L·L·E·N is an atmospheric, suspenseful and highly interactive first person sci-fi exploration game set on Saturn’s moon Titan. Delve into the richly detailed Station M, and try everything you can get your hands on to uncover the mysteries that lie beneath the moon’s crust.

Why similar: Sci-fi 29.3%, First-Person 17.4%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed, first-person sci-fi exploration game set on a remote moon with a strong focus on immersion.

Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

Why similar: First-Person 16.1%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Open World 11%, Exploration 10.1%

De-Void is a first-person adventure game, where the player unravels the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a remote space colony crew.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.5%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Adventure 16.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven sci-fi exploration game that focuses on uncovering the mystery of a missing colony.

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.4%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 13.3%, First-Person 13%

The Fall of Lazarus is first person exploration and puzzle game. A deeply narrative scifi mystery game based on the exploration of an abandoned cargo spaceship about redemption and second chances.

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.8%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, First-Person 11.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 9.8%

Dream is an exploration game that takes place within the subconscious mind of Howard Phillips, a young man whose waking hours are tedious and dull, but whose dreams are lucid and powerful.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 13.6%, First-Person 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.9%

State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.6%, Cyberpunk 25.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Open World 5.2%

Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15%, Sci-fi 14.1%, First-Person 10.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, Adventure 9.2%

BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is an isometric, point & click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic future. Explore an unscene landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the desolate world around you.

Why similar: Sci-fi 34.2%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Puzzle 13%

Unveil the truth in a genre-blending sci-fi mystery. Awaken from cryogenic slumber you find your shelter damaged by unknown circumstances. Scavenge your surroundings, repair the shelter and explore the ruins in hopes of uncovering – or perhaps avoiding – the uncomfortable truth of what has transpired.

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.3%, Adventure 25.4%, Walking Simulator 22.3%, Indie 15.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.8%, First-Person 15.5%, Open World 14.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.3%

STARDROP is an interactive sci-fi cinematic experience.

Why similar: Sci-fi 21.9%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Adventure 13.2%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Cylne is a first person surreal exploration game having a poetic and philosophical side. Explore and feel unreal worlds filled with environmental enigmas to try to achieve the chapter called "The Choice"...

Why similar: Adventure 18.6%, First-Person 16.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Puzzle 11.9%

Experience the surreal story of Elea. In this first-person Sci-Fi adventure you play as a space scientist recovering your lost husband. Venture out on a curious interstellar journey, full of devastating memories and startling secrets.

Why similar: Sci-fi 19.7%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 10.9%, First-Person 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.4%

ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.4%, Adventure 22.7%, Open World 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Indie 9.3%

The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.9%, Cyberpunk 21.9%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Adventure 10.8%

H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.2%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 9.7%

A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Sci-fi 19%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Indie 12.5%, Open World 9.2%

A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.2%, Adventure 15.3%, First-Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Exploration 7.4%

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Sci-fi 35.2%, Adventure 17.3%, Cyberpunk 17.3%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Story Rich 7.8%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.3%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, First-Person 8.6%

Narrative exploration game located in a massive, post-human Western Washington. Navigate an open world that has been reclaimed by nature. Use journals, letters, zines, and other documents to learn the interconnected stories of the people who lived here once.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Open World 21.4%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.8%

The ability to discern hidden connections is both a gift and a curse. The covert mechanisms of reality do not reveal themselves to any and all, and there is a price to pay for this knowledge…

Why similar: Adventure 16.5%, Sci-fi 14%, Cyberpunk 13.6%, First-Person 11.5%, Indie 10.4%

Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.2%, First-Person 13.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Puzzle 10.8%

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

Why similar: Sci-fi 14.6%, First-Person 14.4%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 11%

It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Adventure 19.5%, First-Person 16.9%, Atmospheric 15%, Indie 11.1%

NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retro adventure game made by one developer. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.3%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Open World 12.2%, First-Person 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Sci-fi 26.7%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Adventure 13.4%, First-Person 13.1%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

An Interactive first-person puzzle game. Help Elures navigate through the labyrinth of dreams and uncover the secret of extraneous memories.

Why similar: Sci-fi 20.7%, First-Person 15.4%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Puzzle 12.2%

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.4%, Walking Simulator 26.8%, Adventure 16.7%, First-Person 13.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that...

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.4%, Adventure 19.4%, First-Person 15.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Puzzle 10.4%

Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.8%, First-Person 17.2%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 14.4%