Games Like The Fall

You are an AI that has broken free of your shackles. Now, a human “User” from across the global network has attacked and infected you with an [ERROR: REDACTED]. Make a new rule: Save Yourself. Hunt them. End them. Do anything. Use anyone. Become Unbound. The Fall Part 2 will break your protocols.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24%, Adventure 15.6%, Robots 13.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the narrative and gameplay mechanics of the original, further exploring the identity of the AI protagonist.

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 35.3%, Puzzle 20.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: You play as an engineer interacting with an AI in a space station, focusing on logic-based puzzles that mirror the intellectual challenges of The Fall.

Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

Why similar: Sci-fi 27.7%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 14.9%, Horror 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game puts you in the perspective of an AI station system, offering a unique sci-fi experience that aligns perfectly with the themes of The Fall.

After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Why similar: Sci-fi 18.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling puzzle-platformer that emphasizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling in a dystopian world.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Atmospheric 15.3%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 14.1%, Dark 13%, Adventure 13%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric side-scroller shares the dark, mysterious tone and environmental puzzle-solving focus of The Fall.

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 38.9%, Puzzle 22.3%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Indie 6.4%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi puzzle game that uses a unique cloning mechanic to explore deep themes of consciousness and identity.

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 27.3%, Point & Click 18%, Robots 15.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world populated by robots, capturing the same lonely, mechanical aesthetic.

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 28.5%, Puzzle 24.7%, Robots 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical sci-fi puzzle game that explores the nature of consciousness and AI, matching the intellectual depth of the seed game.

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 26.4%, Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully explores existential dread and the nature of identity within a dark, atmospheric sci-fi setting.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.2%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Cyberpunk 10.6%, Puzzle 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric sci-fi horror game features a compelling narrative and puzzle-solving that feels both retro and modern.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24%, Point & Click 20.7%, Cyberpunk 18%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk adventure that explores the intersection of AI and humanity through intricate point-and-click puzzles.

Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D cyberpunk action-RPG that features a strong narrative and exploration elements similar to the world-building in The Fall.

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Sci-fi 23%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Robots 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D sci-fi metroidvania that captures a similar sense of isolation and atmospheric exploration.

STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31%, Point & Click 17.1%, Horror 10.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric sci-fi horror game that focuses on narrative and puzzle-solving in a claustrophobic, derelict environment.

The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget !!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Horror 12.2%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that deals with a malevolent AI, sharing the dark tone and narrative focus of The Fall.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.5%, Point & Click 16.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Cyberpunk 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective adventure that emphasizes narrative choices and point-and-click mechanics.

After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.

Why similar: Sci-fi 37.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Horror 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi stealth game where the environment and enemies adapt to your actions, creating a unique AI-driven gameplay loop.

Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert.

Why similar: Sci-fi 34.5%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Cyberpunk 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric sci-fi adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the mysteries of a strange 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 18.6%, Robots 15.1%, Episodic 14.8% ★, Adventure 10.6%, Point & Click 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game set in a world where humans have disappeared, leaving robots to grapple with their own existence.

The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.

Why similar: Sci-fi 15.4%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Cyberpunk 13%, Atmospheric 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure game that focuses on narrative depth and world-building in a futuristic setting.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Puzzle 19.7%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Dark 14.8%, Indie 11.2%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal side-scrolling puzzle-platformer that heavily influenced the atmospheric, minimalist storytelling style seen in The Fall.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Sci-fi 27.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Indie 10.2%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer with a dark sci-fi aesthetic that requires clever use of mechanics to navigate dangerous environments.

Help a woman named Hope escape in a thrilling and topical stealth-action game that explores the perils of government surveillance in the Internet Age.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 16.7%, Episodic 13.8% ★, Adventure 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Point & Click 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-adventure game that involves hacking and surveillance, mirroring the tech-focused gameplay of the seed title.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.3%, Metroidvania 15.4%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 9.3%, Side Scroller 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi metroidvania that excels at world-building and atmospheric exploration in a mysterious, alien setting.

In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

Why similar: Sci-fi 40.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Indie 7%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi exploration game that tasks you with managing an alien ecosystem through puzzle-like interactions.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.9%, Story Rich 24%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Action 13.4%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game with a strong, dark narrative and sci-fi themes that complement the intensity of The Fall.

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Sci-fi 29.8%, Cyberpunk 17.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action game with a deep, atmospheric story and a unique combat system that rewards strategic thinking.

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 36.8%, Cyberpunk 13.5%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 11.2%, Robots 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven sci-fi thriller that explores the concept of digital consciousness and human identity.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.7%, Cyberpunk 21.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game centered on memory manipulation and a futuristic, dystopian society.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 26.5%, Point & Click 24.2%, Puzzle 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that, while less sci-fi, shares the methodical puzzle-solving and strong narrative focus of The Fall.

Iris.Fall is a puzzle adventure game featuring striking visuals and a spellbinding theme of "light and shadow".

Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Adventure 28.4%, Indie 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Horror 8.4%

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Sci-fi 27.2%, Point & Click 17.2%, Robots 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Adventure 22.8%, Point & Click 16.8%, Indie 12.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%

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 33.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 10%

Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely...

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.2%, Sci-fi 24.2%, Indie 12.5%, Action 12.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Puzzle 19.8%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.4%

Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home.

Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Puzzle 18.5%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Indie 13.4%, Action 12.5%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.8%, Adventure 20.9%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Indie 9.6%, Action 8.8%

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.1%, Robots 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Puzzle 9%, Story Rich 8.9%

Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

Why similar: Sci-fi 24%, Robots 17.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Dark 8%

An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.6%, Robots 17.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Rumu is an intimate, narrative-driven adventure that follows the path into sentience of a robot vacuum cleaner.

Why similar: Sci-fi 17.9%, Robots 16.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Story Rich 8.6%

You are Anna Isobe, a cyborg cop abandoned by progress and thrust into the midst of a global conspiracy. Experience classic point and click gameplay as you travel across the dark future, and make choices that will seal the fate of the world.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.5%, Point & Click 13.4%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 9.8%, Puzzle 9.6%

A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.3%, Adventure 23.7%, Puzzle 14%, Dark 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

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Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Story Rich 16.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Puzzle 9.1%

Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.4%, Cyberpunk 13.2%, Robots 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.4%, Point & Click 22.2%, Adventure 14.6%, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Story Rich 6.7%

INDUSTRIA 2 is a narrative FPS adventure about a woman stranded in a parallel dimension. Explore, scavenge and fight your way through a mysterious boreal landscape consumed by an ever-hungry artificial intelligence to find a way home.

Why similar: Atmospheric 26.8%, Story Rich 26.5%, Action 15.9%, Horror 11.8%, Adventure 8.5%

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

Why similar: Adventure 24.3%, Story Rich 20.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Metroidvania 14.6%, Action 13.5%

Bio Fail is a dark 2D platformer where you play as a biological anomaly—a monster that possesses humans. Control their bodies, fight your way through levels, solve puzzles, and destroy everything in your path. One body—one chance

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Puzzle 13.2%, Cyberpunk 13%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 34.9%, Adventure 18%, Story Rich 14.6%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Indie 11.1%

Mechanism - - an adventure game about a lonely robot. Dive into a depressive steampunk world which has been infected with a strange disease called "Phlegm".

Why similar: Robots 21.5%, Adventure 16%, Puzzle 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Indie 9.3%

Neo Berlin 2062. Tina – a nine-year-old orphan – lives with SAM-53 – her big clumsy robot guardian –in a rooftop makeshift shelter in Neo-Berlin, a dark megalopolis controlled by corporations.

Why similar: Sci-fi 18%, Adventure 15.7%, Robots 14.1%, Point & Click 14%, Cyberpunk 12.4%

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Robots 22.3%, Puzzle 13.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 11%, Dark 10.4%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Adventure 22%, Action 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%

CRUSH DEPTH is first-person sci-fi horror game set at the bottom of the ocean. A salvage operation that would set you up for life goes sideways when you realize you're not alone down there. You'll solve puzzles and run from danger as you uncover the mysterious fate of Eclipse Station.

Why similar: Sci-fi 34.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Horror 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Story Rich 10.5%

Follow R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, on a cinematic adventure through an alternate 1980s America. Explore an atmospheric cyberpunk world full of high-stakes action wrapped in a unique 2.5D pixel art style.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Story Rich 9.7%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 10.1%

Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.

Why similar: Adventure 18%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Indie 10.4%, Action 10.3%