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The Cat and the Coup
2011Puzzle
Looking for games like A Matter of Principle? Here are top action recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Cat and the Coup, Vlad the Impaler or Dry Drowning.
"The Cat and the Coup" is a unique game that lets players experience the history of Iran's first democratically elected Prime Minister, Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, through the eyes of his cat. Players influence Mossadegh's actions by knocking objects and scattering papers, leading him through significant events of his life. The game provides insight into Iranian history and encourages players to consider their connection to the past, particularly the relationship between Western video game players and Iran. It raises thought-provoking questions about democracy and its potential threats.
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View Game"Dry Drowning" is a futuristic, dystopian investigative thriller visual novel set in Nova Polemos. As a tormented detective, you must uncover the truth behind a serial killer, facing moral dilemmas and making choices that impact the story's outcome, with 150+ branches and 3 different endings. Your decisions affect the game's politics, technology, and environment, creating a highly immersive and mature narrative experience.
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View Game"The Novelist" is a narrative-driven game that tells the story of a struggling writer and his family. Players must make difficult decisions to balance the writer's professional aspirations with the emotional needs of his loved ones, all while exploring a beautifully creepy coastal mansion. The game explores themes of ambition, relationships, and personal growth.
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View Game"1979 Revolution: Black Friday" is a historical, narrative-driven game that immerses players in the real events of the Iranian Revolution. With critical choices to make and a cinematic experience, players must decide their allegiances and navigate the turbulent world of Tehran in the 1970s. The game has received numerous awards and accolades for its engaging and authentic storyline.
View GameTwo years in the making, the highly anticipated Indie remake of the cult mod Dear Esther arrives on PC. Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: "Dear Esther..." - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent year…
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