Games Like The Uncertain: Light At The End

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: Cinematic 17.2%, Choices Matter 15%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Robots 8%, Emotional 8%

Why You'll Like It: A premier cinematic experience that heavily emphasizes choices and consequences within a world populated by androids.

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: Robots 19.7%, Futuristic 13.9%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Narration 9.8%, Choices Matter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich sci-fi adventure that captures the same sense of mystery and isolation found in the seed game.

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: Robots 26.4%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Futuristic 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the prequel to the seed game, it provides essential context and maintains the same atmospheric, robot-centric world.

MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.8%, Cyberpunk 20.6%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich game that features complex choices and a futuristic setting similar to the seed game.

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: Cyberpunk 24.3%, Futuristic 20.3%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Story Rich 11%, Robots 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic thriller that deals with themes of transhumanism and identity through a deep, branching narrative.

Take the role of ARID, the artificial intelligence within a high-tech combat suit. The Fall is a unique combination of adventure-game puzzle solving and side-scroller action, all set within a dark and atmospheric story. Get ready for a disturbing journey as you explore the world of The Fall.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25%, Robots 18.2%, Cyberpunk 11.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Follows an AI protagonist in a dark, atmospheric sci-fi setting that mirrors the seed game's focus on robot perspectives.

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: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Sci-fi 22.8%, Story Rich 18.2%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense exploration of consciousness and artificial intelligence that shares the seed game's philosophical depth regarding robots.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.6%, Robots 26.7%, Third Person 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Explores a beautifully realized post-apocalyptic world populated by robots, focusing on discovery and narrative progression.

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: Robots 28.4%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Cyberpunk 15.8%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world inhabited entirely by robots.

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: Robots 29.9%, Sci-fi 22.1%, Story Rich 16.2%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A thought-provoking puzzle-adventure that features a robot protagonist navigating a world left behind by humanity.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes sci-fi narrative that focuses on saving humanity through exploration and puzzle-solving.

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: Cinematic 20.2%, Robots 17.8%, Emotional 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy sci-fi adventure that continues the themes of human survival and exploration.

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28%, Futuristic 15%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, futuristic adventure that captures the neon-drenched aesthetic and world-building of a post-human society.

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: Cyberpunk 23.4%, Robots 18.9%, Futuristic 11.4%, Narration 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click adventure set in a cyberpunk world with a heavy focus on robot-human interaction.

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: Cyberpunk 19.1%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Cinematic 12.1%, Story Rich 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich adventure where player choices significantly impact the branching narrative.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.7%, Choices Matter 17%, Dynamic Narration 11.6% ★, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Emotional 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, choice-driven adventure that focuses on a strong narrative and emotional character development.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Multiple Endings 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure that emphasizes story and character-driven choices in a dying world.

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 25.8%, Adventure 21.6%, Indie 13.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Places the player in the role of an AI station system, offering a unique perspective on a sci-fi mystery.

Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?

Why similar: Robots 21.6%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Futuristic 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty, post-apocalyptic setting dominated by machines, aligning with the core themes of the seed game.

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 29.2%, Female Protagonist 27%, Robots 11.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi puzzle game that explores the nature of consciousness and AI through a compelling narrative.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Cinematic 17.5%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Dynamic Narration 14% ★, Narration 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark choice-based narrative game that shares the cinematic feel and multiple-ending structure of the seed game.

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 22.9%, Cyberpunk 21.9%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric sci-fi adventure that focuses on mystery and discovery in a strange, futuristic environment.

BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is an isometric, point & click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic future. Explore an unscene landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the desolate world around you.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.9%, Multiple Endings 18.9%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Story Rich 12%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric adventure set in a unique post-apocalyptic world with a strong emphasis on narrative and exploration.

Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

Why similar: Choices Matter 25.5%, Story Rich 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its focus on emotional storytelling and the weight of player choices in a grounded setting.

INSOMNIA is a dieselpunk sci-fi RPG about the slowly degrading remnants of human society attempting to survive on an abandoned space metropolis. Develop your character, explore lovingly handcrafted locations, interact with peculiar NPCs and factions and try to stay alive in this brutal world.

Why similar: Sci-fi 16.2%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Action RPG 13.6%, Third Person 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, post-apocalyptic RPG that captures the feeling of a society struggling to survive in a decaying sci-fi setting.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.9%, Narration 17.8%, Emotional 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted adventure game that prioritizes emotional storytelling and immersive world-building.

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: Walking Simulator 25%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Story Rich 12.5%, Futuristic 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused sci-fi game that uses environmental storytelling to uncover the fate of a space station crew.

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: Robots 29.1%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the narrative of the original, further exploring the autonomy and morality of artificial intelligence.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Choices Matter 24.5%, Story Rich 18.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural narrative game that excels at branching dialogue and meaningful player agency.

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: Cyberpunk 18.1%, Cinematic 15.4%, Robots 14.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

There is only you, the abandoned remains of a former life and the flourishing nature that feels great in the absence of man. This world is both gloomy and empty, but so incredibly beautiful.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.1%, Multiple Endings 29%, Sci-fi 20.4%, Atmospheric 12.5%

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: Cyberpunk 34.7%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Third Person 11%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure that explores memory manipulation and identity in a futuristic society.

Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.6%, Robots 16.1%, Futuristic 11.7%, Action RPG 10.9%, Third Person 8.7%

The story of a lonely young man named Ignat, who survives in the dangerous and gloomy world of post-apocalyptic cyberpunk. You have to face the trials of a new reality and plunge into the secrets of the surrounding chaos.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.3%, Robots 25%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Futuristic 14.1%, Sci-fi 10%

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: Robots 28.8%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.3%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 8.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%

You can remember nothing before this moment. Your existence begins with a keystroke followed by the flick of a switch. Electrical power streams into your neural network, and you are alive.

Why similar: Robots 19.8%, Futuristic 15%, Cyberpunk 13.8%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%

1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.6%, Futuristic 18.8%, Walking Simulator 14%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%

A visual novel about emotional survival in an automated world. Play as Lina, the last human cab driver. It’s your first night driving the lonely streets of Los Ojos, and your best friend has just disappeared. Stay on the road. Stay on the search. Stay human.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.5%, Emotional 13.3%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Choices Matter 13%, Futuristic 11.5%

Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.2%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Third Person 20.4%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Adventure 6.9%

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: Cyberpunk 16.8%, Choices Matter 15%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Emotional 23.3%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Third Person 14.4%, Story Rich 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%

A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.7%, Walking Simulator 22.1%, Emotional 16.1%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.8%, Emotional 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Narration 11.5%, Third Person 11.1%

Rocket of Whispers is an award-winning post-apocalyptic adventure that follows two survivors on a journey to launch a space burial for the lost souls of their desolate world. Help them search the snowy wasteland for supplies and the courage to say goodbye.

Why similar: Emotional 23.7%, Narration 23.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29%, Emotional 26.4%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Third Person 6.1%

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: Walking Simulator 35.7%, Story Rich 23.6%, Adventure 17.7%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Indie 6.7%

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

Why similar: Emotional 21%, Narration 17.1%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Sci-fi 10%

Mia Lorenson, wakes up in an abandoned hospital full of questions. What happened to her? What happened to the world? Edengate: The Edge of Life is an interactive experience reflecting on feelings of uncertainty, isolation and hope in the face of devastation.

Why similar: Emotional 23.8%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Third Person 18.1%, Story Rich 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%

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: Cyberpunk 27.2%, Third Person 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Futuristic 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

Nuclear war ended human civilization, but it could never uproot the evil within our hearts. Fight, trade, negotiate, raid– do whatever it takes to survive in the wasteland. You will have to be as clever as ruthless to thrive in a broken world, torn by war, cruelty, hunger and slavery.

Why similar: Futuristic 49.6%, Female Protagonist 30.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 7%

Experience the surreal story of Elea. In this first-person Sci-Fi adventure you play as a space scientist recovering your lost husband. Venture out on a curious interstellar journey, full of devastating memories and startling secrets.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 29.5% ★, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Story Rich 10%

Thousands of years after the activation of the Vesper Protocol, a small android crosses a fallen world, hunted by merciless machines, to control the power of Light and decide the fate of his race.

Why similar: Narration 22.3%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

This is an adventure game that takes you on a journey through a world after humans have disappeared. Lead the robot girl "Scarlet" to find the surviving humans.

Why similar: Robots 35.1%, Emotional 19.5%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Emotional 32.4%, Third Person 20.1%, Adventure 18.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Silence, cold, solitude… What lies ahead? A small atmospheric adventure about a robot lost in a frozen wasteland.

Why similar: Robots 36%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Third Person 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 10.2%

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: Emotional 18.7%, Robots 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Story Rich 10.7%

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 20%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Robots 11.2%

In this third person stealth game set in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by an artificial intelligence, you will take on the role of May in her quest to save her brother. Avoid the robots, explore the town and find its secrets!

Why similar: Robots 32.7%, Futuristic 19.3%, Third Person 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Story Rich 10.7%

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: Cyberpunk 22.4%, Cinematic 20%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%