Games Like Paradoxical

Rediscover a familiar world by splashing it with color and find your way through the darkness in this first-person exploration game. Traverse 30+ surreal locations, solve intriguing puzzles, and face your demons. Uncover fragments of your story through a meditative journey between light and shadow.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Surreal 12.7%, Abstract 12%, Psychedelic 9.6%, Psychological 9.2%

Al’ulA is a first-person non-euclidean puzzle game set in a strange fractal dimension inspired by medieval Morocco. You will use an alien artefact to solve puzzles while guided by a strange alien entity.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Psychedelic 13.2%, Abstract 12.2%, Surreal 11.9%, Psychological 9.2%

Solve mind-bending physics and logic puzzles in Superspective, a first-person puzzle game where gravity is relative, rooms twist and fold back on themselves, and surreal architecture challenges how you think about space. Experience unreality.

Why similar: Abstract 17.5%, Surreal 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Psychedelic 8.2%, Minimalist 7.5%

Andarin Weppes is a first person puzzle experience of a man with ever advancing dementia...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Abstract 14.7%, Psychedelic 12.8%, Surreal 12.5%, Psychological 10.4%

Andarin Weppes is a first person puzzle experience of a man with ever advancing dementia...

Why similar: Abstract 14.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Psychedelic 12.9%, Surreal 12.8%, 3D Platformer 8.2%

Change your surroundings in the blink of an eye. Wield powerful glasses that let you see and interact with the world in new ways. Spectacle is a surreal first-person puzzle game about observation, spatial reasoning, and lizards.

Why similar: Psychedelic 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Abstract 12.1%, Surreal 10.3%, Puzzle 9.2%

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: Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Abstract 15.4%, Surreal 13.7%, Psychological 11.9%, Physics 7.7%

Small Island is an upcoming first-person exploration game where you have to escape the small mysterious Island you find yourself on. The game consists mainly in exploring the secret rooms and areas you'll find inside of it.

Why similar: Abstract 20.4%, Surreal 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%, Minimalist 9.9%, Psychedelic 8.8%

Immerse yourself into unstable reality. In order to get out you must exploit glitch in a world around you. You can be sure of one thing, any rules you known no longer exist!! Do you have a courage to dip in it?

Why similar: Psychedelic 15%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Abstract 13%, Psychological 12.4%, Surreal 9.7%

The Elision Effect is a short surreal puzzle game. The last person finds themselves in an empty office. The place seems off, like it shouldn’t exist. Not knowing what made everyone abandon these liminal spaces, they look for an exit.

Why similar: Surreal 17.2%, Abstract 12.9%, Psychological 12.1%, Psychedelic 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%

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: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Surreal 17.2%, Abstract 14%, 3D Platformer 9.2%, First-Person 8.2%

You are trapped in a strange dream from which there is no waking. It is stitched from Chinese nostalgia, childhood echoes, and liminal spaces—where sense and nonsense blend freely. All you can do is keep exploring, until you must choose: return to restless reality, or stay in the dream forever?

Why similar: Surreal 16.4%, Psychedelic 14%, Abstract 13.3%, Psychological 13.1%, Emotional 6.7%

What Has Come Before is a perspective-driven puzzle game set in an eerie and stylish black and white Lynchian world. Stuck in limbo with only hearing and vision to guide, players must utilize clever changes in perspective to move forward.

Why similar: Surreal 23.2%, Abstract 18%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Puzzle 12%, First-Person 10.6%

A first-person puzzle game. Simply walk to the door.

Why similar: Abstract 19.2%, Surreal 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Minimalist 10.9%

Quico’s best friend, Monster, is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. That said, Monster does have a very dangerous problem: an addiction to poisonous frogs.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, 3D Platformer 14.5%, Surreal 13.4%, Abstract 11.8%, Psychological 10.9%

ONEiRA is a narrative-driven puzzle-platformer where your choices matter. Explore a world where dreams are sold as entertainment and your job is to ensure each is market-ready. Inspect virtual dreamscapes and untangle the trauma hidden within.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Surreal 15.5%, Psychedelic 13.5%, Psychological 11.8%, Emotional 8.1%

Rhombus is a first-person puzzle game where you build your path through panels controlling platforms. Explore and find your way through a compact environment in this small metroidbrainia.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Abstract 19.1%, Surreal 9%, Minimalist 8.7%, First-Person 8.5%

A trippy little puzzle exploration game. Let the world guide you through a strange and uniquely beautiful archipelago.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Surreal 14%, Abstract 13.8%, 3D Platformer 9.5%, Psychedelic 8.9%

Ilamentia is an experimental abstract puzzler where you must first discover the level mechanics before solving them. Delve into mysterious mind-bending levels that each have unique mechanics to explore that will test the limits of every facet of your cognitive faculties.

Why similar: Surreal 20.6%, Psychedelic 19.8%, Abstract 15.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, First-Person 9.6%

Lamplight is a 3D mind-bending puzzle platformer where you defy gravity and warp your perception. Navigate a labyrinth of rooms where walls become floors, ceilings become pathways, and time bends unexpectedly. Unravel the secrets hidden within this distorted world - are you ready to be challenged?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Surreal 12.9%, Psychological 11.8%, 3D Platformer 11.7%, Cinematic 11.2%

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Abstract 17.3%, Surreal 16.2%, Psychedelic 13.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Puzzle 7.5%

A Surreal Puzzle Shooter Adventure Fueled By Madness!

Why similar: Abstract 19.9%, Surreal 15.7%, Psychedelic 12.7%, Psychological 10.6%, Minimalist 7.6%

In Frame of Mind, you are placed in a world where logic is escaping you. Each area of the game defies reason, requiring you to think outside the box in order to solve the illogical and escape madness.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Surreal 14.7%, Psychedelic 11.4%, 3D Platformer 11.1%, Psychological 9.3%

Remedy is a first person puzzle adventure game where the player awakens in a world of darkness. Solve puzzles to unlock new abilities, areas of the map and guide the orb back to paradise. Use the power of dissolve to transform the plagued world of darkness back to beauty.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Abstract 15%, Puzzle 13.3%, First-Person 11.2%, 3D Platformer 10%

You've lost your cats. Go find them. Find The Cat is a short puzzle platformer in which you have to find and collect colored cats to bring them back home.

Why similar: Abstract 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Surreal 12.2%, Psychedelic 10.7%, Minimalist 9.1%

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 16.5%, Psychological 13.5%, Psychedelic 12%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%, Physics 8.9%

InFlux Redux is a high-def remake of the 2013 ball-rolling puzzler InFlux, built on a new engine with improved graphics and physics. Roll through a series of beautiful environments filled with elaborate, mind-bending puzzle structures.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Surreal 16.9%, 3D Platformer 11.8%, Cinematic 8%, Puzzle 7.9%

PUSH yourself farther. PULL yourself together. Master the Spheres. Reach for the heavens. Discover what it means to become a Magnesage in this unforgiving platformer with a unique traversal mechanic that's easy to learn, yet hard to master. Your skills will be tested. Master Caelum awaits.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.5%, Surreal 15.6%, 3D Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, First-Person 7.5%

Challenging first person puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Abstract 18.4%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, First-Person 11.4%, Puzzle 10.7%

Geodyssey is a mind-bending first-person adventure game that challenges your perception. Explore spaces that defy logic, Solve perplexing puzzles, and Experience a reality that cannot exist. Immerse in a surreal Non-Euclidean world.

Why similar: Surreal 18.7%, Cinematic 11.3%, Abstract 10.3%, Psychological 10%, Puzzle 8.7%

Orbs Orbs Orbs is a vibrant 2D precision clicker game. Clear the board with a white ring, master six orb types, and navigate the dynamic physics in a playful blend of relaxation and strategy. Featuring 11 Steam Achievements

Why similar: Abstract 22.1%, Psychedelic 16.9%, Minimalist 10.3%, Puzzle 9%, Relaxing 8.1%

The goal of the game is to find your favourite room in the catacombs.

Why similar: Psychedelic 25.5%, Abstract 22.7%, Surreal 21.1%, Exploration 6.8%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Let's build the routes that connect the platforms. This is a first-person puzzle game where you have to understand the algorithm and select the correct nodes.Think carefully with a drone as a companion.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Abstract 16.6%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, First-Person 10.8%

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Why similar: Surreal 25.7%, Puzzle 18.9%, Abstract 16.3%, First-Person 12%, Exploration 6.9%

Enter Xerme, a mysterious world full of challenging puzzles and unique discoveries on a journey of evolution and exploration.

Why similar: Abstract 22.6%, Psychedelic 14.9%, Minimalist 11.1%, Puzzle 9%, Surreal 8.7%

This is a first-person 3D adventure puzzle game featuring a female protagonist, inspired by modern work stress and related psychological issues. Players dive into the game, using "Aperture" to unravel layers of mystery, and uncover the inner strength and beautiful memories of life deep within.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Psychedelic 18.6%, Psychological 15.9%, 3D Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle 9.1%

Parallel Rift is a four-dimensional puzzle game where you navigate through interconnected spaces along the W-axis to reach the goal. Experience an unseen direction in this casual first-person puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.8%, Surreal 22%, 3D Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle 11.3%, First-Person 10.4%

Toya is a minimalist cube-rolling game that is always bigger than you think...

Why similar: Abstract 24.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Relaxing 10.5%, Minimalist 9.4%, Puzzle 8.8%

A slimy, psychedelic adventure about a girl attending a warehouse rave party with her friends, where she'll go to experience a long, profound bad (?) trip.

Why similar: Psychedelic 19.6%, Surreal 17.4%, Psychological 16.2%, Abstract 15.2%, Puzzle 6.4%

Chromatic Conundrum is a first person puzzle game where you manipulate light. Combine different colors and form shadows to illuminate your way through an enigmatic world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Abstract 16.3%, Physics 10.9%, 3D Platformer 10.8%, Puzzle 10.2%

A first person adventure game with light platforming elements. On an island, somewhere in the ocean, a powerful creature has been captured but is slowly gaining power. It sends it's minions across the island to spread it's influence, one such location being the old village crypt, where you awaken.

Why similar: Abstract 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, 3D Platformer 11.7%, Psychedelic 11.3%, Surreal 10%

In this 2004 classic originally released by Atari games, you will navigate 12 sky-high courses. Each course is fraught with different obstacles that will block your path, slide your marble off course, or blow them right into the bottomless void below.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Abstract 21.8%, Physics 12.4%, Minimalist 10.1%, 3D Platformer 9.7%

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: Abstract 25.3%, Surreal 18.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, First-Person 9%

EQI is a trippy first-person arcade game with spatial puzzles, and a synthwave soul. You find yourself in a digital world that twists and changes around you, challenging your senses, focus, and reflexes. Interface with the great mystery and transcend.

Why similar: Surreal 18.5%, Abstract 16.1%, Psychedelic 13.6%, First-Person 9.7%, 3D Platformer 9.2%

A first-person liminal exploration game where you walk on any surface, navigate disorienting spaces, and solve light environmental puzzles through observation and simple interactions.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Surreal 14%, Physics 11.5%, Abstract 11.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

Dreamcore Retro is a short and relaxing low poly indie game based on lucid dreaming and liminal spaces to concern about endangered species and other problems from the future society. The game mainly consists in exploring the dreamy surroundings of these psychedelic and minimalistic worlds...

Why similar: Surreal 18.1%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Abstract 17.4%, Cinematic 10.2%, Minimalist 8.7%

A very trippy escape room like game filled with puzzles, enemies, and many areas waiting to be explored!

Why similar: Psychedelic 21.5%, Surreal 13.4%, Psychological 11.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, First-Person 9.5%

Fly between incomprehensible galaxies in this experimental micro game!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Surreal 14.8%, Abstract 13.9%, 3D Platformer 11.6%, Psychedelic 7.1%

Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.

Why similar: Surreal 25.3%, Abstract 20.5%, Psychedelic 15.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, First-Person 6.9%

INTRAQUARTZ is a multidimensional experimental maze puzzler where you control a microscopic mining rover inside extraterrestrial crystals.

Why similar: Abstract 18.2%, Psychedelic 15.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Surreal 11.7%, Minimalist 9%

Your way to freedom only involves your intelligence and the puzzles!

Why similar: Abstract 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Minimalist 11.4%, Psychedelic 9.5%, First-Person 8.9%

Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!

Why similar: Surreal 19%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Abstract 13.4%, Cinematic 6.9%, First-Person 6.6%

There is only your mind and riddles on the way to your freedom. Riddles have become even more, they have become more complex, but let them become longer towards freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.4%, Puzzle 10.8%, Psychedelic 10.7%, Minimalist 10.3%, Adventure 8.4%

In this first and third-person experience you visit a waterpark unlike any others you have seen before. Your adventure leads you through eerie and beautiful surroundings with puzzles and obstacles while you uncover the secrets of The Lost Waterpark, driven by a Lovecraftian Story.

Why similar: Surreal 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Physics 10.1%, First-Person 8.9%, Emotional 8.8%

Underponder is a first-person puzzle/platformer PC-game with a weird and haunting atmosphere, invoking feelings of being lost and alone while wandering in a strange “mindspace” only known as The Underponder.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Psychedelic 21.6%, Psychological 17.4%, Adventure 11.6%, First-Person 10.1%

Play a Surreal and Abstract game of Hide and Seek across abstract realities watching as your beloved home falls into decay as you try desperately over and over again to hunt down your target through the stages of Denial, Guilt, Depression, Resentment, and Acceptance.

Why similar: Abstract 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Psychedelic 13%, 3D Platformer 10.8%, Puzzle 8.3%

project_Structure_01 is first-person exploration game focusing on atmosphere and exploration of surreal liminal spaces that feature brutalist architecture.

Why similar: Surreal 22.7%, Abstract 14.1%, First-Person 12%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Minimalist 8.9%

VITAL is a first person puzzle platformer taking place in a dream world. You have no idea where you are or how you got there. The only thing that is certain is that someone or something doesn't want you to wake up. Explore the mind of a fragile individual and solve physics-based puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Abstract 14.8%, Physics 13.9%, First-Person 11.5%, 3D Platformer 10.5%

Heavy Distance is the ground breaking interactive single from Lisle Engle.

Why similar: Psychedelic 25.6%, Abstract 23.3%, Surreal 22.8%, Minimalist 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up!

Why similar: Abstract 15.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, Surreal 15%, Psychedelic 14.1%, Psychological 12.2%