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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Puzzle, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Indie.

.T.E.S.T: Expected Behaviour — Sci-Fi 3D Puzzle Quest header art

.T.E.S.T: Expected Behavior is a first-person brain twister with a sci-fi plot. On top of logic, you'll need a fast reaction speed, "outside the box" reasoning, and the skill to adapt to unfamiliar situations.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 91 reviews
Released: 2018-05-03
Developer: Veslo Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2014
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    Why similar: Time Manipulation 47.3%, Puzzle 22.6%, Indie 11.9%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 8%

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    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 99 reviews2023
    Dev: SHK Interactive
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    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,576 reviews2013
    Dev: Alexander BrucePub: Demruth
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    94% matchVery Positive82% of 289 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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.

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    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 73 reviews2018
    Dev: Wolfalone Studio
    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive85% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Koi BoxPub: Deck13
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    90% matchVery Positive91% of 3,924 reviews2016
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    87% matchVery Positive94% of 214 reviews2025
    Dev: Newtonian Studios
    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2018
    Dev: Output Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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  36. #36 ReThink | Evolved
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2017
    Dev: Yaeko
    Windows

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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive95% of 32,646 reviews2020
    Dev: Pillow Castle
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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  40. #40 I Expect You To Die
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,739 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 11,827 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    70% matchVery Positive92% of 991 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2024
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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 715 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 228 reviews2020
    Dev: illystrayPub: verkme
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    67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,411 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    70% matchVery Positive94% of 156 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    71% matchMixed62% of 162 reviews2021
    Dev: Alon Cohen
    Windows

    Solve puzzles by creating portals and manipulating time. Inspired by Valve's Portal and Portal 2.

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 32,657 reviews2014
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    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Windows

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    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A story rich narrative puzzle game in which an artist comes to terms with their grief. Explore an infinitely recursive world of strange fractal beauty and solve mind-bending puzzles. Confront the ineffable and chat with your cat in a search for meaning and hope.

    Why similar: Puzzle 27.8%, Surreal 23.3%, Sci-fi 14.8%, First-Person 10.5%, Adventure 8.2%

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