Games Like Scientific project: Optic

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: Science 19.4%, Philosophical 17.1%, Education 14.2%, Logic 10.1%, Physics 10%

CODEX vs SCIENCE (Not Talos Principles) is a gripping narrative walking simulator set in "Rio de Janeiro" , the last city standing. Guided by SKYNET, explore dark ruins, uncover powerful notes, and question reality itself. A mysterious journey blending faith and science—dare to discover the truth.

Why similar: Philosophical 26.6%, Science 22.1%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Mystery 9.2%, First-Person 6.2%

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.

Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Science 13%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Logic 9.1%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

Stranger than Fiction is a first-person puzzle adventure game where you uncover the mysterious inner workings of cosmos during the Scientific Revolution. Explore Tycho Brahe's island, find clues, and figure out which interpretations are true and which need to be let go.

Why similar: Science 23.1%, Philosophical 14%, Education 13.2%, Puzzle 8%, Exploration 7.9%

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 27.7%, Lore-Rich 15%, Logic 14.3%, Education 11.5%, Mystery 9.4%

Trapped by your colleague Victor in a mysterious research center, surrounded by strange science projects and an unknown toxin coursing through your veins...it's up to you to explore, find clues, and solve the puzzles. Will you escape The Research Center?

Why similar: Science 34.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Logic 11.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Realistic 7.2%

Vanished is an immersive, first-person puzzle adventure where an encroaching fog of forgetfulness which has robbed everyone at the Great Centers of Islamic Science of their memories and you must now battle against a mysterious foe to reclaim memory, history, and purpose.

Why similar: Education 20.3%, Historical 13.6%, Science 11.3%, Logic 11.3%, Exploration 9.4%

Odyssey is an enchanting and innovative science adventure game. Help Kai and her family escape their captors on the Wretched Islands - and learn the history of astronomy, mechanics, and scientific reasoning as you read Kai's journal and solve puzzles along the way!

Why similar: Science 34.7%, Education 22.3%, Physics 15.4%, Puzzle 9%, Realistic 8.7%

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 26.3%, Walking Simulator 13%, Logic 10.9%, First-Person 8.9%, Realistic 8.9%

Control gravity, orbit around black holes, and have fun mastering physics with your car in space! With this educational puzzle game, only your genius and your analytical skills can get you out of trouble after a painful car crash on the Moon!

Why similar: Science 36.3%, Education 22.9%, Physics 14.6%, Puzzle 10.6%, Historical 6.1%

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Why similar: Philosophical 16.4%, Logic 11.9%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 9.7%

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 21.8%, Science 18.9%, Physics 13.4%, First-Person 8.8%, Puzzle 8.8%

Welcome to Vysions, a world made of dreams, where puzzles are truth and you must bring meaning to their madness.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.9%, Logic 14.1%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 10.5%, First-Person 10.3%

Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.

Why similar: Philosophical 18.2%, Science 18.1%, Logic 11.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

A story-driven quest in which the setting plays a key role. Pay attention to detail and look for connections, ask yourself questions, and never forget the bigger picture, learning to read the symbolism that surrounds you. Are you playing?

Why similar: Philosophical 19.3%, Logic 15.3%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Puzzle 8.6%, Exploration 8.1%

Quant is a colorful adventure game, that will teach you Quantum Physics! Follow Atom, in the quest for independence. Guided by Professor Svobodan Randov, he will uncover his Quantum powers, and free himself from the oppressing world!

Why similar: Science 24.4%, Philosophical 20%, Education 12.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Physics 7.2%

In this walking simulator, you'll immerse yourself in a mysterious and unknown atmosphere accompanied by original, atmospheric music. As you navigate unique labyrinths, you'll uncover a fascinating storyline, explore the world of an exoplanet, and uncover its secrets.

Why similar: Science 30.5%, Philosophical 16.4%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Physics 12.4%, Linear 7.5%

Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…

Why similar: Science 23.8%, Historical 13.8%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Logic 10.7%, Puzzle 7.7%

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 32%, Science 15.2%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Puzzle 11%, Mystery 9.2%

A first person exploration of a cancer cell deep in the human body, featuring a highly detailed simulation of cellular anatomy and processes based on the latest scientific research!

Why similar: Science 36.6%, Education 24%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Exploration 7.4%, Realistic 7%

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 29.9%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, First-Person 8.6%, Logic 8.3%

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: Science 20.5%, Logic 10.7%, Puzzle 9.6%, Realistic 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Real Nightmares is a mystery and puzzle game, where the protagonist wakes up in a dream that soon becomes a nightmare, and your goal is to find out what is happening and unravel the protagonist's past, Can you? There are many scenarios that change as the player delights in the history of the game.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.4%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Physics 14.4%, Logic 9.7%, Puzzle 8.5%

A cinematic first-person sci-fi story seen through the eyes of Celes, a lonely android who awakens on a silent ship drifting ever farther from Earth. As the only one of your kind in the entire universe, you are searching for answers, connection, and a place to call home.

Why similar: Science 28%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Philosophical 11.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Realistic 8.1%

Master gravity in this 2D puzzle platformer! Explore a black hole-near abandoned station as a scientist, uncover its past, and discover unheard-of physics. Anti-gravity, anti-matter, magnetism—bend logic, trust your intuition.

Why similar: Science 28.5%, Philosophical 21%, Education 16.7%, Physics 12.2%, Puzzle 7.4%

Unleash your inner math genius! Our cutting-edge game combines Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry, making learning a thrilling adventure. Solve practical problems, cement your understanding, and kickstart your science and engineering journey. Ready to level up? Play now!

Why similar: Science 35.9%, Education 23%, Physics 10.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Exploration 7%

Explore fantastic environments as Lula, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.

Why similar: Philosophical 28%, Walking Simulator 17.3%, Linear 10.4%, Exploration 8.7%, Realistic 8.5%

A first-person puzzle adventure where you harness fire, water, electricity, and magnetism to solve multi-step puzzles and explore atmospheric realms to restore balance before reality collapses.

Why similar: Science 47.5%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Physics 9.2%, Exploration 6.2%, Puzzle 5.8%

Platonic is a first-person puzzle adventure game. Explore five unique worlds. Solve logical challenges. Gather clues and think outside the cube.

Why similar: Philosophical 17.2%, Logic 17.1%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 8.9%

Historically inaccurate first-person puzzle game. Explore the ancient secrets of the Great Library and navigate through mystical mazes. Manipulate and combine the powers of Force, Energy and Matter to ascend a tower with challenges that rise along with your altitude.

Why similar: Science 32.4%, Logic 16.7%, Physics 11.7%, Puzzle 9.3%, First-Person 9.1%

A new adventure awaits you in a beautiful park filled with puzzles related to finding patterns in the amazing world of the game. Engage your logic and carefully examine your surroundings to find clues to solve the riddles and mysteries of this place.

Why similar: Philosophical 16.5%, Puzzle 13.9%, Logic 12.3%, First-Person 12.2%, Exploration 11.3%

A first-person exploration puzzle game in which you navigate the sprawling rooms of a hyperreal mansion buried beneath the earth. Solve intricate puzzles shaped by those who once lived there, and discover the mechanism preserving a family's legacy.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.9%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Logic 12.6%, Realistic 10.1%, Exploration 9.5%

"Neon. Door." The words shatter in your ears, ringing like tinnitus and dead radio waves. The ghostbox in your hand is still warm, and when you look up, across the alley, your eyes land on an abandoned cinema.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20%, Physics 11.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Linear 11.3%, First-Person 10.1%

Lost in an alien world, surrounded by unfamiliar landscape and foreign technology, you need to find the way back home. Explore, discover and solve the mysteries of this strange place.

Why similar: Science 22.5%, Logic 14.8%, Realistic 10.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 8.3%

Every button has a purpose. In this short, minimalist first-person puzzler you explore a dense, interwoven architecture – a museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights.

Why similar: Philosophical 25.5%, Logic 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Puzzle 9%

Debate for your life against brilliant thinkers, poke holes in their arguments and cause them to freak out— or just tell them their faces are ugly. NONSENSE!

Why similar: Philosophical 33.1%, Education 20.7%, Historical 15.6%, Logic 11%, Puzzle 8%

On the early morning he comes of age, Yu begins the sacred journey to the foothill of Mountain Frostkorn.

Why similar: Philosophical 40.5%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Linear 11.3%, Exploration 10.6%, Adventure 8.4%

The Virtual Exhibition makes it possible to visit a gallery from the comfort of your own home and behaves like a real curated gallery. New features and photographers will be added regularly.

Why similar: Philosophical 25.3%, Education 21.3%, Realistic 10.1%, First-Person 7.7%, Walking Simulator 7.2%

swamp_land.mp4 is a found footage horror walking sim set in southern Chile. Descend through 7 symbolic levels of sin to uncover a haunting past and open your museum. A 30-minute story with twists, eerie landscapes, and hidden collectibles.

Why similar: Philosophical 19.9%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Physics 8%, Realistic 7.8%

Interact with elements and molecules in a way that you have never before! Observe them and make them react with each other in the sandbox mode. Synthesize every molecule in the quest mode. Discover countless macromolecules and the elegancy of chemistry.

Why similar: Science 34.2%, Education 19.3%, Logic 14.9%, Realistic 9.4%, Puzzle 7%

A vanished expedition. A forgotten underground city. Explore the echoes of a lost civilization in this short first-person adventure, and bend time to solve intricate puzzles woven into the ruins.

Why similar: Science 32.7%, Physics 11%, Mystery 9.6%, First-Person 9%, Linear 8.5%

A first person puzzle game where your vision defines reality, and only the things you can see exist. Learn and master the strange behaviours of objects outside your vision. Traverse the ancient structures of a world forgotten by the universe.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.6%, Physics 13.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Exploration 10.8%, First-Person 8.9%

The pen is your magic wand! Draw runes to cast various spells and solve intricate puzzles in this first-person puzzle adventure, set in a world trapped within a magical book.

Why similar: Logic 16.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Realistic 10.5%, First-Person 8.6%

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: Science 24.5%, Lore-Rich 19.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 12.7%, Logic 11.2%

From H.P. Lovecraft's work, this walking simulator sends you to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. Use your tools to navigate the frozen galleries untouched by millennia. Unearth evidence of a dreadful truth while you search for a madman whose ill fate lies somewhere beneath these Mountains of Madness

Why similar: Science 20.3%, Lore-Rich 17%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Realistic 7.7%, First-Person 7.5%

One apartment, many stories: Witness turning points in the lives of the inhabitants of an apartment in Berlin over the course of a whole century.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.2%, Historical 13.5%, Mystery 13.3%, First-Person 10.9%, Exploration 8.1%

Beyonders follows a 5-person co-op elite space crew (including one dog!) sent across the solar system to investigate anomalies, recover lost assets, and survive extreme environments. Using the scientific method and cooperative engineering, players complete missions. "Could it be aliens? Never!"

Why similar: Science 23.3%, Education 19.5%, Logic 12.8%, Realistic 9.2%, Exploration 7.6%

Two games in one! - Prove you are not human by completing 9 impossible challenges. - Explore various scenes directly inspired by a poem, solving a few riddles along the way.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.6%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, First-Person 9.6%

You wake up, alone, in a hypersleep box, with no memories left. You find yourself in an enormous space station, orbiting with a strange asteroid, around a gigantic black hole. And now, it's time to search, everywhere, to understand who you were. And most importantly, what's left to do here.

Why similar: Science 22.2%, Philosophical 21.3%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Physics 9.8%, Mystery 9.4%

This is a fully immersive and interactive VR Experience set in a Victorian style Cabinet of Curiosities room, full of hundreds of highly detailed 3D scanned objects from the natural world, that can be picked up, examined, and explored like a museum without restrictions.

Why similar: Science 25.4%, Education 21.1%, Realistic 12.6%, Historical 12.3%, Philosophical 10.6%

Ecocoru is a puzzle game where you have to solve compass and ruler construction problems.

Why similar: Science 43.1%, Logic 23.3%, Education 16.3%, Puzzle 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Words Plus is a third-person narrative game.In the game, you will play the role of a daze AI boy, through a total of 9 scenes, including caves, galleries, theaters and so on, using the language of the concrete text model to interact with the scene, and experience the extremes of online language.

Why similar: Philosophical 32.1%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Puzzle 7.7%, Exploration 7.6%

An escape room inspired adventure. Play as a scientist transported back in time to memories of college, trying to escape the nightmare reality. Explore areas and take in your surroundings. Use all of your puzzle solving skills to make your way through Ridgeway College and return back to the present.

Why similar: Science 13.9%, Logic 13.2%, Education 12.4%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Mystery 9%

Hello, this is Fael... Listen, this is going to sound strange, but... I think I'm lost in the apartment. Right now... I... I don't know where I am. Can you come and help me?

Why similar: Science 25.4%, Logic 14.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 9.6%, Lore-Rich 9.3%

Help Artificial Intelligence named HAWKING activate an incredible mechanism that can reload the Universe!

Why similar: Philosophical 24.5%, Logic 17.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, First-Person 10%

Free demo for Cognition Method - a story-driven, first-person puzzle game inspired by Space Odyssey 2001 and Solaris. Discover an innovative mechanics of altering gravity and dive into the surreal setting. Find your way within a mysterious artifact and unveal a non-ordinary story.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.8%, Logic 15.6%, Physics 13.5%, Puzzle 7.9%, First-Person 7.8%

Science Simulator - The Science Video Game

Why similar: Science 21%, Philosophical 20%, Education 17.8%, Historical 12.1%, First-Person 7.3%

Help us find the cultural treasures of the National Museum of Korea through a matching game featuring beautiful Korean patterns.

Why similar: Historical 22.3%, Education 22.3%, Lore-Rich 22.1%, Puzzle 12%, Linear 6.8%

Live the perfect day, break the cycle, and discover the truth about yourself in this short, quirky sci-fi mystery about freedom, choice, and loneliness.

Why similar: Philosophical 33.6%, Lore-Rich 21.7%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Mystery 9%, First-Person 8.6%

Dive into an immersive adventure with EscapeGameShow: THE TIMELINE. You participate in a TV game show to try to win the jackpot. Explore fascinating eras by solving complex puzzles that will test your intelligence and ingenuity.

Why similar: Historical 17%, Puzzle 15.3%, Logic 14.6%, Realistic 12%, Exploration 11.4%