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 23.8%, Adventure 16%, Robots 13.1%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the narrative and gameplay evolution of the original, further exploring the AI's struggle for autonomy.

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 38.8%, Puzzle 22.5%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Indie 6.3%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features brilliant puzzle mechanics centered on cloning and identity, set within a lonely, atmospheric space station.

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 35.2%, Puzzle 20.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that directly addresses the ethics of AI and human consciousness through challenging environmental puzzles.

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 27.6%, Adventure 25%, Indie 14.5%, Horror 8.2%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: You play as the station's AI, providing a unique perspective on a sci-fi mystery that mirrors the protagonist's role in The Fall.

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 11.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a profound and harrowing exploration of consciousness and what it means to be alive, perfectly matching the existential themes of The Fall.

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 32.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Cyberpunk 10.5%, Puzzle 10%

Why You'll Like It: A haunting, atmospheric sci-fi puzzle-adventure that excels at environmental storytelling and psychological tension.

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 27.2%, Point & Click 17.9%, Robots 15.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A bleak, post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure featuring robot protagonists navigating a world left behind by humanity.

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%, Puzzle 14.9%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Dark 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: Masterful side-scrolling atmosphere and environmental storytelling that captures the same sense of dread and mystery found in 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 16.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian side-scrolling puzzle-adventure that shares a similar visual style and focus on navigating oppressive environments.

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 23.9%, Point & Click 20.6%, Cyberpunk 18.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rich cyberpunk narrative that utilizes classic point-and-click gameplay to explore themes of AI and societal control.

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 22.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, atmospheric sci-fi noir adventure that prioritizes narrative depth and moral ambiguity.

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 24.9%, Robots 13.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical puzzle game that forces players to confront the nature of intelligence and existence in a sci-fi setting.

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%, Adventure 10.4%, Horror 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic, isometric sci-fi horror game that emphasizes narrative and point-and-click investigation.

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%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Horror 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative sci-fi stealth game where the environment learns from your actions, creating a unique sense of tension.

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 25.2%, Point & Click 16.5%, Adventure 16%, Cyberpunk 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective adventure that focuses on investigation and narrative choices in a post-AI-rebellion world.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.9%, Sci-fi 24.1%, Robots 18.7%, Adventure 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the perspective and rights of androids, offering complex choices that impact the story's outcome.

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 34.4%, Adventure 18%, Atmospheric 12%, Puzzle 10.2%, Cyberpunk 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal sci-fi adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and mystery over traditional action mechanics.

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 18.5%, Robots 15.2%, Episodic 14.9% ★, Adventure 10.8%, Point & Click 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores a world without humans from the perspective of a robot, mirroring the AI-centric narrative of The Fall.

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.3%, Puzzle 18.5%, Story Rich 15.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for AI-driven puzzle-adventure storytelling, featuring a sharp script and clever mechanics.

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 40.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Puzzle 11.2%, Indie 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and ecosystem management in a sci-fi setting with a strong sense of discovery.

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D cyberpunk action-RPG that features a strong narrative and a focus on hacking and AI themes.

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 17.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 12.9%, Cyberpunk 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply story-driven adventure that emphasizes complex moral choices and atmospheric world-building.

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.8%, Point & Click 15.7%, Cyberpunk 14%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi point-and-click adventure that features a memorable robotic companion and a deep, dystopian plot.

J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is an innovative narrative driven adventure game. The story centers on Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist. She is a member of an elite group of scientists, chosen to embark on one of the most critical missions ever conceived on Earth. Now Rachel is alone, orbiting an unknown planet.

Why similar: Sci-fi 33%, Point & Click 19.1%, Adventure 17.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Puzzle 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure centered on AI-assisted exploration and puzzle-solving in deep space.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 15%, Puzzle 14.1%, Dark 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling atmospheric horror game that relies on environmental puzzles and a sense of vulnerability.

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 36.7%, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Robots 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A thought-provoking sci-fi narrative that explores transhumanism and the digital transfer of consciousness.

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 25.2%, Puzzle 18.4%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Indie 13.1%, Action 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished first-person puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious, isolated sci-fi environment.

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 22.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Robots 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D sci-fi metroidvania that focuses on exploration and uncovering the history of a desolate moon.

Gods Will Be Watching is a minimalistic “point and click thriller” centered on despair, commitment, and sacrifice as players face intriguing puzzles and tough decisions that will affect their entire crew’s wellbeing.

Why similar: Sci-fi 29.7%, Point & Click 16%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 10%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, narrative-heavy point-and-click survival game that forces players to make difficult ethical decisions.

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.8%, Point & Click 32.3%, Adventure 24%, Indie 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A complex sci-fi point-and-click adventure that weaves together multiple character perspectives and a gripping mystery.

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 23.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Indie 12.7%, Puzzle 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

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 25.5%, Adventure 21.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Indie 9.4%, Action 8.9%

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 17.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Robots 11.6%, Story Rich 10.2%

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 33.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 10%

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 28.5%, Robots 17.4%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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 33.7%, Sci-fi 23.7%, Action 12.3%, Indie 12.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

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 17.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Robots 14.1%, Point & Click 13.9%, Cyberpunk 12.3%

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 16.5%, Adventure 14%, Episodic 13.9% ★, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Point & Click 10.5%

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%, Metroidvania 15.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Indie 9.1%, Side Scroller 9%

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

Why similar: Sci-fi 17.8%, Robots 16.6%, Point & Click 12%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Adventure 8.8%

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

Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Adventure 29%, Indie 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Horror 8.4%

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 24.4%, Point & Click 13.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 10%, Puzzle 9.7%

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%, Adventure 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Indie 9.9%

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Sci-fi 33.2%, Robots 27.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 10.5%

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 27.8%, Adventure 24.4%, Puzzle 14.1%, Dark 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

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

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.9%, Robots 17.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Dark 7.9%

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Sci-fi 36.7%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Try to save humanity in this episodic and fully voiced hacker story. Guide your partner through a thrilling and emotional science fiction journey by hacking systems and extracting information. All from your keyboard.

Why similar: Episodic 27.5% ★, Adventure 24.8%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Indie 13.5%, Story Rich 7.5%

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 16.4%, Puzzle 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Indie 9.2%

MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!

Why similar: Adventure 22.5%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Indie 13.7%, Action 13.3%

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 19.9%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.2%

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.8%, Robots 21.6%, Story Rich 13%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%

The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.6%, Robots 18%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.2%, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Indie 10%

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 30.4%, Sci-fi 17%, Puzzle 13.2%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Locked away in the most secure prison in the galaxy, with little hope of escape, Gail Pilgrim faces the most difficult ordeals of her life. Her only hope lies in trusting those who she has come to regard as her friends.

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Episodic 14.7% ★, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Story Rich 6.8%

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Indie 13.6%, Metroidvania 13.3%

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 30.3%, Cyberpunk 13.1%, Robots 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%

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 34.3%, Puzzle 14%, Horror 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%