Games Like XING: The Land Beyond

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: VR 40.1%, Adventure 21.6%, Puzzle 18.1%, Indie 8.6%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this game offers a deep, immersive puzzle-adventure experience in a surreal, alien world.

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 45%, Puzzle 19.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Story Rich 7.1%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive puzzle-adventure classic that shares the core DNA of environmental exploration and intricate, logic-based puzzles.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 45%, Adventure 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Indie 10.2%, Relaxing 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy puzzle game that rewards curiosity and observation in a stunning, isolated open-world setting.

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: Puzzle 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential first-person puzzle-adventure that explores philosophical themes within beautiful, atmospheric environments.

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.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.9%, Adventure 22.8%, Relaxing 17.8%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Story Rich 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, rewarding puzzle-adventure that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction in a mysterious, isolated setting.

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 23.4%, Puzzle 16.4%, Relaxing 15.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking puzzle game that uses light and shadow to create a meditative, thought-provoking atmosphere.

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 42.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity VR puzzle-adventure that excels in atmospheric storytelling and tactile, interactive world-building.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Atmospheric 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Story Rich 13.5%, Puzzle 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven exploration game that captures a similar sense of atmospheric mystery and environmental storytelling.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Puzzle 18.6%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Relaxing 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, puzzle-filled adventure that mirrors the serene, beautiful aesthetic and sense of wonder found in XING.

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 46.3%, Adventure 21%, Indie 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal VR puzzle game that features stunning, abstract visuals and intuitive, immersive mechanics.

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: VR 24.6%, Puzzle 20.3%, Adventure 19.4%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person puzzle-adventure that explores internal landscapes and atmospheric storytelling.

Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.9%, Puzzle 17.2%, Adventure 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gravity-defying puzzle-platformer that combines beautiful, abstract art with meditative, logic-based gameplay.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Adventure 24.9%, VR 24.8%, Puzzle 19%, Indie 14.6%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused puzzle-adventure that allows players to explore memories and solve environmental challenges at their own pace.

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 58.9%, Puzzle 14%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 5.1%, Relaxing 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mind-bending VR puzzle-adventure that features a unique, surreal narrative and creative mechanics.

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 56.3%, Adventure 19.4%, Puzzle 15.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished VR puzzle experience that focuses on intricate, tactile interactions within a mysterious, atmospheric environment.

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 55%, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 9.5%, Puzzle 7.1%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, first-person adventure that offers a compelling mystery and VR-compatible exploration.

I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife.

Why similar: Adventure 33%, Indie 23.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Puzzle 14.3%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, narrative-driven puzzle game that shares the afterlife-themed exploration and gentle pacing of the seed game.

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: Great Soundtrack 31.6%, Adventure 25.2%, Story Rich 12.8%, Indie 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich walking simulator that uses environmental exploration to uncover the emotional history of a surreal world.

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 41.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Indie 9.9%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A VR adventure that explores spiritual themes and afterlife settings through a series of puzzles and narrative beats.

A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Relaxing 18.9%, Indie 15.4%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Adventure 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, surreal exploration game that emphasizes the beauty of nature and the joy of discovery.

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 56.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 7%, Atmospheric 4.9%

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

Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.9%, Adventure 18%, Relaxing 17%, Indie 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure that encourages exploration of ancient, mysterious ruins and environmental secrets.

Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 16.3%, Relaxing 13.6%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, exploration-focused adventure that emphasizes a peaceful, meditative experience.

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: VR 39.5%, Adventure 21.2%, Puzzle 14.7%, Indie 14.4%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, puzzle-heavy VR adventure that invites players to explore a surreal, storybook world.

The new enhanced edition of Soul Axiom - a first-person story-driven adventure puzzle game, set in the beautiful, haunting cyber-world of Elysia. Collect unique hand powers, discover multiple endings and choose your own destiny as you unravel the mystery of your digital afterlife.

Why similar: Adventure 36%, VR 28%, Indie 25.2%, Puzzle 6.3%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich puzzle-adventure that uses a unique digital afterlife setting to drive its gameplay and narrative.

Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.6%, VR 28.3%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Indie 13.8%, Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric puzzle game that focuses on exploration and discovery in a series of abstract, silent worlds.

An eerie story set on a train rumbling through the afterlife. Accompanied by a murder of crows and four mysterious travel companions, you must uncover the reason why they – and you – are traveling into the beyond. Gaze into their eyes and discover the remnants of their souls, before they pass on.

Why similar: VR 50.6%, Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Indie 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-focused VR experience that uses a train journey through the afterlife to tell a poignant story.

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: VR 33.1%, Adventure 23.5%, Indie 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Puzzle 5.6%

Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

Why similar: VR 47%, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 11%, Atmospheric 7.3%

As a soul transitioning into the afterlife, Senza Peso shepherds you on a spiritual journey through a beautifully dark world of lost souls and redemption.

Why similar: VR 78.6%, Adventure 21.4%

Pneuma: Breath of Life forces you to think outside the box through a narrated story of self-discovery, whilst exploring the ontological mystery of the breath of life. Features award winning voice actor 'Jay Britton' as Pneuma.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.3%, Adventure 26.9%, Puzzle 25.4%, Indie 18.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-adventure that combines philosophical narration with environmental challenges.

In this sci-fi puzzle adventure "short game" you are a scientist, stranded on a distant moon during an expedition to investigate alien remains. After finding a strange platform, what seemed to be a one way trip might turn into an intergalactic odyssey.

Why similar: VR 43%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Relaxing 6.1%

The land is dying. The people are sick. Are you the hero destined to save them? Journey through interactive puzzles to rediscover ancient secrets as you bring health and happiness back to the land in this stunning (and free!) adventure exploration experience.

Why similar: VR 47.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Atmospheric 15%, Indie 11.6%, Story Rich 5.1%

Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!

Why similar: Relaxing 23.4%, Puzzle 22.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Story Rich 16.3%, Atmospheric 14.8%

You died in a mysterious seance and have become a Wraith, one of the restless undead. In this VR horror game, use your supernatural abilities to solve the mystery behind your death. But beware of the sinister Spectres lurking in the shadows...

Why similar: VR 86.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 64%, Adventure 22.1%, Indie 13.9%

Be prepared to be transported to a reality of dreams and nightmares. What will you discover about yourself in this journey through the subconscious?

Why similar: VR 38.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Indie 9.7%, Puzzle 8.1%

Slinger VR is an action adventure game, where you climb, fly and leap through vast spaces and abstract twisted structures formed inside your mind. Defeat enemies and activate transmitters to unlock portals that lead on and on.

Why similar: VR 49.5%, Indie 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Atmospheric 5.9%

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: Adventure 23.7%, Puzzle 19.9%, Indie 16.2%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Story Rich 12.3%

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 31.8%, Indie 20.9%, Puzzle 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.8%, Relaxing 30.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Relaxing 17.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Indie 10.9%

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 51.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 12%, Puzzle 5.8%

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 40.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.2%, Puzzle 21.5%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 10.3%

Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.

Why similar: Puzzle 45.2%, Adventure 28.3%, Indie 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Adventure 22.1%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Indie 15.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.6%, Adventure 21.9%, Relaxing 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%

A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

Why similar: Adventure 25.9%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Relaxing 15.9%, Puzzle 9.5%

Meditation made simple & visual, built from the ground up for VR. Leave the worries of your life for a short virtual vacation across 27 environments, and return calmer and stronger. Find your happy place.®

Why similar: VR 61%, Indie 15.1%, Relaxing 15%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

LiDAR Exploration Program is a relaxing atmospheric game with light horror elements, where you explore in complete darkness using a scanner to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Adventure 35.2%, Atmospheric 27.2%, Indie 17.1%, Relaxing 16.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%

FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.1%, Puzzle 26.5%, Indie 19.1%, Adventure 15%, Atmospheric 6.2%

QBEH-1 is an atmospheric 1st-person puzzle platformer that takes players on a quest through a series of divergent worlds. Each world is filled with new puzzles that require special cubes to solve as well as fun secrets to uncover. Includes a LEVEL EDITOR and STEAM WORKSHOP support!

Why similar: Puzzle 22%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, VR 19.4%, Indie 10.9%, Adventure 10.8%

Explore your way through mystical islands while learning about your characters past. In this adventure game you play as the protagonist of a memoire, telling a story from the pacific in the late 1800 century.

Why similar: VR 68%, Adventure 17.6%, Relaxing 6.8%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Faraway is an adventure game, a modern tribute to Myst. In Faraway you're an adventurer exploring ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious riddles.

Why similar: Adventure 41.7%, Puzzle 38.6%, Relaxing 8.7%, Story Rich 7.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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: Adventure 42.9%, Indie 24%, Puzzle 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Story Rich 7.9%

Welcome to Seeking Dawn, a multiplayer survival VR adventure that takes you far beyond the solar system. Step into the shoes of a soldier discovering a hostile planet, where predators roam free and enemies are ruthless.

Why similar: VR 69.2%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 12.1%

DunDun VR is a short, surreal, humorous seated or standing experience in VR. It’s a linear single-player first-person adventure with a serene and atmospheric soundtrack. By the way, don’t forget to collect the eggs!

Why similar: VR 64.6%, Relaxing 11%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%