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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer, RPG.

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RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a post-apocalyptic exploration-focused RPG set in the future era of Space Immigration. It is one piece of recorded data transmitted from Planet Drowsy Vortex centuries later, offering an immersive experience of a local post-disaster survivor's weird and memorable story.

Reviews: Very Positive — 100% — of 58 reviews
Released: 2024-09-19
Developer: LunarHillz
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Psychological Horror 38.2%, Story Rich 13.4%, RPG 6.4%, Adventure 3.4%

  56. #56 Apocalipsis
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 514 reviews2018
    Dev: Punch Punk GamesPub: Wildlands Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Apocalipsis is a point-and-click adventure game, in the vain of Samorost and Machinarium, where all puzzles have a hidden meaning. With a unique artstyle inspired by 15th century engravings it tells a story about heartbreak, redemption and, quite literally, the end of the world.

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 39.9%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Story Rich 12.9%, Exploration 11.8%

  57. #57 ZERO PROTOCOL
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 597 reviews2024
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Old School 14.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Exploration 13.3%

  58. #58 Pathway
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,248 reviews2019
    Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 35.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.2%, RPG 13.4%, Exploration 13%, Strategy 6.7%

  59. #59 Curious Expedition
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,474 reviews2016
    Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.2%, Exploration 15.1%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 10%, Strategy 5.8%

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