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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 989 reviews
Released: 2025-04-10
Developer: Croteam
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 13.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 26.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 84%

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,050 reviews2023
    Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 28.1 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 27.5%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%, Puzzle 9.8%, First-Person 7.8%

  2. #2 The Talos Principle
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 32,764 reviews2014
    Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Philosophical 38.8%, Puzzle 19.2%, First-Person 9.8%, Robots 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%

  3. #3 Riven
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 2,751 reviews2024
    Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 21.3%, Puzzle 13.7%, First-Person 11.6%, Investigation 9.9%, Exploration 9.4%

  4. #4 The Witness
    95% matchVery Positive85% of 20,672 reviews2016
    Dev: Thekla, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

    Why similar: Puzzle 35%, Philosophical 18.9%, First-Person 18%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 8.9%

  5. #5 The Entropy Centre
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 4,288 reviews2022
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time.

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 18.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Futuristic 12.3%, First-Person 12.2%, FPS 9.7%

  6. #6 Islands of Insight
    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,192 reviews2024
    Dev: Lunarch StudiosPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.

    Why similar: Philosophical 35.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Logic 10.4%, First-Person 10.1%, Third Person 8.4%

  7. #7 The Talos Principle VR
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 853 reviews2017
    Dev: Croteam VRPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    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.

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  8. #8 Quern - Undying Thoughts
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 3,951 reviews2016
    Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

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    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,625 reviews2013
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

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  10. #10 Myst
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 2,121 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  11. #11 Manifold Garden
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,235 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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  12. #12 realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,580 reviews2014
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Puzzle 37%, Exploration 19.4%, First-Person 19.2%, Adventure 17.8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

  13. #13 The Turing Test
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 7,989 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    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.

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  14. #14 Viewfinder
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    Windows
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  15. #15 Causal Loop
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive82% of 769 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    N.E.R.O. is a wonderful journey in a world of incredible beauty, a story driven first-person game with puzzles and intuitive controls where the environment is connected to the characters and their past. The world of N.E.R.O. is magical and varied, making exploring an ongoing challenge.

    Why similar: Puzzle 45.3%, Atmospheric 29.2%, Adventure 25.5%

  55. #55 Isles of Sea and Sky
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 1,475 reviews2024
    Dev: Cicada Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 41.3%, Puzzle 20.6%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Exploration 14.7%, Adventure 8.7%

  56. #56 COCOON
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 8,601 reviews2023
    Dev: Geometric InteractivePub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.

    Why similar: Puzzle 32.7%, Exploration 15.7%, Adventure 14%, Futuristic 13.1%, Atmospheric 13%

  57. #57 Portal with RTX
    67% matchMixed61% of 18,918 reviews2022
    Dev: Lightspeed Studios™Pub: NVIDIA
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Experience the critically acclaimed and award-winning Portal™ reimagined with full ray tracing and DLSS 4 in this free DLC for Portal owners. Start thinking with portals, with RTX on.

    Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, First-Person 25.6%, Realistic 16.6%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%

  58. #58 Recursive Ruin
    68% matchMostly Positive80% of 314 reviews2022
    Dev: Bit RotPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Philosophical 35.4%, Puzzle 16%, First-Person 12.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%

  59. #59 Empathy: Path of Whispers
    71% matchMixed60% of 219 reviews2017
    Dev: Pixel NightPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 28.5%, Atmospheric 26.7%, Puzzle 18.2%, First-Person 16.7%, Exploration 9.8%

  60. #60 Mystery of the Malign
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
    Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
    Windows

    Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

    Why similar: Investigation 20.4%, Puzzle 18.8%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Exploration 11.8%

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