Games Like The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone

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: VR 26.7%, Adventure 19.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Casual 11%, First-Person 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This 2024 remake offers a deep, atmospheric puzzle-adventure experience that rewards careful observation and exploration.

Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.

Why similar: VR 26.6%, Adventure 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, 1980s 11.3%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct prequel to the seed game, offering the same foundational room-scale VR adventure mechanics.

Red Matter is a story-driven VR puzzle adventure game set during a dystopian sci-fi Cold War. Take on the role of Agent Epsilon, an astronaut of the Atlantic Union dispatched to an abandoned Volgravian moon base on a faraway planet. Your mission: to investigate a shady top secret research project.

Why similar: VR 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Adventure 12%, Casual 8.9%, Puzzle 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in VR sci-fi puzzle-solving with high-fidelity visuals and immersive environmental storytelling.

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: VR 29.3%, Adventure 26.2%, Puzzle 14.8%, First-Person 8.6%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The 2021 VR remake of this classic puzzle-adventure perfectly captures the sense of discovery and intricate world-building found in The Gallery.

Enter a surreal adventure where puzzles are built from dreams and memories. Solve the mystery behind an ancient artifact. Advance through a world that transforms around you. Transcend this existence.

Why similar: VR 24.9%, Adventure 23.6%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract and visually stunning VR puzzle game that focuses on tactile manipulation and environmental transformation.

The Talos Principle VR is a virtual reality version of Croteam's critically acclaimed first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction.

Why similar: VR 53.2%, Adventure 24.1%, Puzzle 12.6%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A profound philosophical puzzle-adventure that combines complex environmental challenges with a rich, unfolding narrative.

The iconic supernatural mystery, The 7th Guest, has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology, that delivers an atmospheric story like no other. Explore the foreboding mansion, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets.

Why similar: VR 53.5%, Adventure 27%, Puzzle 10.9%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-production reimagining of a classic mystery game that excels in atmospheric VR puzzle-solving.

You died. Welcome to XING: The Land Beyond, an atmospheric first-person puzzle adventure for desktops and virtual reality. Enjoy your peaceful escape from the chaotic world of the living, and travel the lands of the dead.

Why similar: VR 37.7%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Puzzle 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes puzzle-solving within a serene and mysterious world.

Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.

Why similar: VR 39.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Casual 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and immersive story-driven adventure that makes excellent use of VR scale and perspective.

The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

Why similar: VR 44.2%, Adventure 31.8%, Puzzle 14.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its incredibly tactile and polished puzzle design, it offers a similar sense of physical interaction with the game world.

Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.

Why similar: VR 50.1%, Adventure 21.5%, Puzzle 13.9%, Indie 9.4%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique VR puzzle game that uses perspective-based mechanics to create a surreal and narrative-driven experience.

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Adventure 27.7%, VR 24.6%, Puzzle 13%, Indie 11.4%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this sci-fi adventure offers a deep, immersive world filled with intricate puzzles.

A first person grappling hook exploration game.Soar through the ruins of a fallen world and discover the secrets of the ancients. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, also works great in Non VR.

Why similar: VR 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Adventure 17%, Indie 10.9%, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused VR game that emphasizes movement and discovery in a vast, atmospheric setting.

Test your problem-solving skills in this virtual reality escape-the-room puzzle game. Play as a secret agent armed with telekinetic abilities on a mission to stop Zoraxis, an evil corporation with plans for world domination.

Why similar: VR 51.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, First-Person 9.6%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, tactile puzzle game that challenges players to interact with complex objects in a series of escape-room scenarios.

Coliseum gives you a telekinetic playground to wield a mystical power, solve puzzles, and meet "The Beast,” in a slice of fantasy from the VR world of The Gallery: Heart of the Emberstone.

Why similar: VR 48.8%, Adventure 29.5%, Indie 21.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spin-off of the seed game that provides additional puzzle-based challenges in the same universe.

Explore and investigate every corner and detail of this highly interactive apartment to unveil all its secrets and restore power to the city. An "escape the room" puzzle game.

Why similar: Adventure 49.6%, VR 31.2%, Puzzle 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A focused and atmospheric escape-room style puzzle game that emphasizes environmental interaction.

A virtual reality fantasy adventure set in a surreal realm between the real world and the afterlife. Meet mischievous spirits and gods. Solve magical puzzles. Restore ancient structures. Explore a gorgeous and vibrant world.

Why similar: VR 25.5%, Adventure 19.1%, Casual 16.4%, Indie 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking VR adventure that blends puzzle-solving with a narrative journey through a surreal afterlife.

Journey for Elysium is a story-driven VR game that will immerse you in a fictional setting inspired by Ancient Mythology. Use your wit & skills to overcome a series of increasingly elaborate challenges to reach Elysium and obtain redemption.

Why similar: Adventure 24.5%, Casual 21%, Indie 17.5%, VR 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A mythological VR adventure that focuses on storytelling and puzzle-solving within a beautifully rendered underworld.

Down the Rabbit Hole is a VR adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.

Why similar: Adventure 29.8%, VR 26.5%, Indie 20.9%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and story-rich VR adventure that features creative puzzle mechanics and a charming world.

Vanishing Realms is an immersive RPG designed exclusively for Virtual Reality. Grab your sword and fight life-sized monsters in epic face-to-face melee combat. Explore mystic domains, outwit magical wards, seek lost artifacts, wield sorcery and steel to take on denizens of the Undead Realm.

Why similar: VR 83.2%, Adventure 10.7%, First-Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic VR adventure that captures the feeling of a grand quest through exploration and tactile combat.

A challenging mystery adventure game, ranked as one of the best HTC Vive games of 2017 (PC Advisor). With every mission comes entirely new worlds and puzzles. The story takes you through one of the longest VR games to date.

Why similar: VR 37.3%, Adventure 37.2%, Indie 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi puzzle-adventure that tasks players with exploring diverse environments to uncover a cosmic mystery.

Budget Cuts is a VR stealth game where you dexterously zip, sneak or rambo your way forward through thrilling, oil-splatter filled combat!

Why similar: VR 55.6%, Adventure 25.2%, Indie 16.6%, First-Person 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A clever puzzle-stealth game that relies on physical interaction and creative problem-solving.

GNOG is a tactile 3D puzzle game about exploring whimsical monster heads and the secret worlds inside them. Filled with eye-catching designs, lively interactions, and a rich, reactive soundtrack, the hand-crafted heads come to life as you grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with each charming contraption.

Why similar: VR 25.4%, Casual 21.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 17.5%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactile, toy-like puzzle game that encourages players to manipulate intricate objects to reveal hidden secrets.

Echo Grotto is a virtual reality experience that lets you explore unique and intricate cave systems using a range of caving gear and tools!

Why similar: VR 40.3%, Adventure 22.6%, Casual 20.6%, Indie 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing and atmospheric exploration game that focuses on discovery and interacting with a unique subterranean world.

Help your grandfather solve the mystery of the stolen pets by solving puzzles in wonderful miniature worlds crafted for VR. Use a hairdryer to melt snow in a wintery landscape! Search the wreck of a pirate ship hidden under the surface! Every world is unique, full of interactions and colorful life.

Why similar: Adventure 30.8%, Casual 27.7%, Indie 22.2%, VR 15%, Puzzle 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy and charming VR puzzle game that focuses on interacting with miniature, detailed environments.

Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure. Falcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure where you’ll play as Ara in her fight to reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonizers.

Why similar: VR 42.5%, Adventure 19.8%, Casual 15.8%, First-Person 11.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven adventure that pairs the player with a companion in a vibrant, immersive VR world.

Awaken on an asteroid in deep space, underneath comets and giant stars. Designed for HTC Vive, Prologue introduces the critically-acclaimed world of Irrational Exuberance—a fever dream of interstellar interactions. Take the first step on a journey of risk, wonder and discovery.

Why similar: VR 31.5%, Adventure 25.5%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short but highly atmospheric VR experience that emphasizes physical interaction with a crumbling environment.

BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.

Why similar: VR 50.2%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 7.3%, First-Person 6.7%

Downward Spiral: Prologue is a mysterious and atmospheric zero gravity thriller powered by innovative, free movement in VR without motion sickness.

Why similar: VR 43.5%, Adventure 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Indie 15.2%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric sci-fi exploration game that uses zero-gravity mechanics to create a unique sense of place.

Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. This popular escape-the-room VR franchise is back with more ingenious puzzles, cunning villains, and dangerous locales.

Why similar: VR 59.9%, Puzzle 16.9%, First-Person 12.1%, Adventure 11.1%

Carpe Lucem challenges and entertains players by transferring classical 2D puzzles into the virtual space. It creates a whole new way of interacting and playing mind teasing puzzle games and it made nobody sick in hundreds of demos at trade shows. VR equipment such as HTC Vive or Oculus required.

Why similar: VR 40.3%, Casual 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Indie 12.8%, Puzzle 6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, light-based puzzle game that emphasizes visual harmony and tactile interaction.

Fallout 4, the legendary post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda Game Studios and winner of more than 200 ‘Best Of’ awards, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year, comes in its entirety to VR.

Why similar: VR 67.9%, Adventure 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, First-Person 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Experience a shattered and surreal dream filled with fascinating riddles, where your only guide is an elusive butterfly. Can you make the journey and wake up?

Why similar: VR 38.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Puzzle 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric VR adventure that uses a strong soundtrack and environment to tell a mysterious story.

A high-octane FPS made specifically for VR. Inspired by mid 90's retro shooters, Quell 4D combines free movement, an arsenal of unique weapons and a lineup of varied enemies and bosses to bring you hours upon hours of fun gunplay.

Why similar: VR 40.4%, Indie 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Home puts you at the center of the story, taking you on an emotional and personal journey while delivering beautiful, heart-stopping, and memorable moments.

Why similar: VR 55.5%, Adventure 44.5%

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.2%, Indie 15.2%, Casual 14%, Adventure 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%

Red Matter 2 is an immersive, puzzle-adventure game that will transport you to the far reaches of space. Step into the shoes of Sasha, an agent awakened in a lunar base by an undercover operative and tasked with uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Red Matter.

Why similar: VR 42.6%, Adventure 20%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.9%

A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Indie 16.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 15.5%, Puzzle 15.3%

KOI is an award-winning exploration adventure game that details the story of a small koi on a grand adventure

Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 28.6%

A Fisherman's Tale 2, sequel to the award-winning A Fisherman's Tale, is a new mind-bending VR puzzle-adventure. A poetic story with unique VR puzzle mechanics. Detach, Replace and Control your hands, solve puzzles, explore new locations and discover the truth.

Why similar: VR 36.6%, Casual 14.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, First-Person 12.9%, Story Rich 11.5%

A first-person interactive story inspired by real-world anxieties, The Assembly is a long-form game designed for VR. Explore a morally ambiguous organization as two individuals and face tough decisions from contrasting perspectives, that culminate in one of multiple thrilling conclusions.

Why similar: VR 38.9%, Adventure 21.8%, Indie 14.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%

PROZE is a VR puzzle adventure set in both past and present. It’s a story of friendship and duty, fear and dignity of the people facing the Soviet government and its echoes. Explore a Cold-War era military research facility, deal with the anomalies, solve the puzzles, and find out the answers.

Why similar: VR 33%, Adventure 19%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Indie 13.5%, Story Rich 6.6%

The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 13.9%, Puzzle 13.3%, First-Person 12.6%

[VR Only] Annie Amber is a VR Puzzle Game that leads you on an intense and dreamy journey through the life of a person condensed in a surreal and poetic experience. Annie Amber makes you explore this strange and beautiful scenery that is life itself through her memories.

Why similar: VR 36.3%, Adventure 23.7%, Casual 22.6%, Indie 17.3%

VR Platforming Game, that gives you the freedom to move across the environment with superhuman abilities. Conquer over 35 levels with new obstacles and challenges. Compete for the fastest times or explore the environment. Experience the freedom of movement.

Why similar: VR 69.5%, Indie 30.5%

Lowglow - an audiovisual puzzle journey. Glowingly beautiful graphics combined with a dynamic audio environment make sure that Lowglow is an unforgettable, mind-bending experience for you!

Why similar: Adventure 25.6%, Casual 25.3%, Indie 23.8%, Puzzle 14%, Atmospheric 11.3%

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Adventure 25.2%, VR 15.3%, Indie 15%, Puzzle 14.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Puzzle 16.6%, First-Person 13.8%, Casual 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%

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: Puzzle 36.2%, Story Rich 34.1%, First-Person 29.6%

An immersive story-driven shooter incorporating the cutting edge of VR gameplay, Vertigo Remastered is a complete overhaul and occasional reimagining of the 2016 original.

Why similar: VR 48.7%, Adventure 25%, Indie 19.9%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Adventure 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Indie 23.1%, Puzzle 17.3%, Casual 5%

Navigate an unfamiliar world in virtual reality using echolocation, where sounds become images. Trapped in a mansion by the devious Warden, make your way through its many rooms, riddled with puzzles and dangers, moving ever closer to the truth—and your only chance to escape.

Why similar: VR 37%, Adventure 20.8%, Indie 15.2%, Puzzle 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Built from the ground up for VR, Wanderer has a unique blend of escape room style puzzles, tactile hands on interactions and action arcade sequences to bring you the ultimate time travel adventure. Are you ready to walk in the footsteps of those who have gone before you?

Why similar: VR 55%, Adventure 30.3%, Puzzle 14.6%

Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.

Why similar: VR 79.6%, Great Soundtrack 14%, First-Person 6.4%

CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 33.8%, Indie 22.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, First-Person 7.9%

Alice VR is a single player story-driven exploration game with puzzles designed to be a unique VR experience. Set on a mysterious planet and inspired by Alice in Wonderland, it's a thrilling, immersive adventure with beautiful graphics and an atmospheric electronic soundtrack.

Why similar: VR 45.7%, Adventure 33%, Indie 21.4%

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Why similar: Adventure 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Indie 14.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%

ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.

Why similar: Adventure 34.6%, Indie 17.4%, Casual 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

The Body VR: Journey Inside a Cell is an educational virtual reality experience that takes the user inside the human body.

Why similar: VR 63.1%, Casual 36.9%