Games like A Matter Of Time

75%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

75% User Score Based on 561 reviews

Whispers from the Star is an AI-driven interactive experience where you communicate with Stella, a stranded astronaut on the planet Gaia. Your conversations through video calls, voice messages, or texts directly impact her survival and emotional state. With open-ended dialogue and no script, the game creates a unique bond as you guide and support Stella in an uncertain fate.

83%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

gameplay, grinding

88% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

"Don't Make Love" is a narrative-driven game where you play as a praying mantis in a relationship, constantly balancing the desire for love and the instinct to mate, which could lead to the male's death. The game features a hand-drawn art style, dynamic soundtrack, and multiple endings based on your choices. Each playthrough is short, but repeated playthroughs are encouraged to fully explore the game's content.

67%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

music, stability

73% User Score Based on 207 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 30 reviews

"Perception is a single-player horror action game with a good plot, perfect gameplay, and stunning atmosphere. As a blind woman, Cassie uses sound to explore a haunted mansion and uncover its sordid history while evading a deadly entity. Features include echolocation sight, a hide-and-seek gameplay mechanic, and radical changes to the mansion's setting based on puzzle solutions. This emotional journey spans centuries and uplifts any underdog."

88%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 72,832 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 29 reviews

Outer Wilds is an open-world mystery about a looping timeloop in a strange, ancient solar system. Explore ruins of alien civilizations, discover their secrets, and survive long enough to break the cycle in this immersive and engaging space adventure. With its unique narrative and intriguing gameplay mechanics, Outer Wilds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for fans of sci-fi and exploration.

62%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, optimization

57% User Score Based on 2,502 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

"The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me" brings players to a mysterious hotel for a gruesome tour, where they must survive a series of deadly traps and make choices that determine the fate of their characters. As the game warns, "Please enjoy your stay" may not be so enjoyable after all. This psychological horror experience offers a chilling, immersive narrative with multiple endings, testing players' survival and decision-making skills.

69%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

replayability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

"Stay is a single-player drama RPG with an interesting plot and great soundtrack. As the player, you communicate with Quinn, a stranger trapped in a locked room, through a real-time chat interface. Your choices and timeliness shape his escape attempts, with seven different endings, numerous deaths, and various conversation paths available."

65%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

62% User Score Based on 568 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

Rue Valley is a narrative-driven adventure where you explore a charming town trapped in a mysterious time loop, uncovering the stories of its quirky residents. With rich character interactions and atmospheric locations, the game invites players to piece together the town’s secrets while experiencing emotional and memorable moments. Its unique art style and storytelling create an immersive and heartfelt journey.

71%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, optimization

81% User Score Based on 2,946 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 16 reviews

In Blacksad: Under the Skin, you play as John Blacksad, a hard-boiled detective in a world of anthropomorphic animals. The game is a classic film noir style 3D adventure, where you'll investigate a series of murders in a corrupt city while dealing with your own inner demons. Through exploration, puzzle-solving, and dialogue choices, you'll uncover a deep and engaging narrative that delves into themes of racism, corruption, and the human condition.

61%Game Brain Score

story, atmosphere

gameplay, music

70% User Score Based on 229 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 25 reviews

"Those Who Remain" is a single-player horror platformer game with an intriguing story and pretty visuals, set in the eerie, darkness-shrouded town of Dormont. Players navigate through two interconnected dimensions, solving puzzles and making morally challenging choices that impact the story. However, the game is reported to be very grinding, buggy, and has a dense atmosphere, which may not appeal to all players.

77%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

replayability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 437 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

"Through the Darkest of Times" is a strategy game set in 1930s Berlin, where you lead a small resistance group against the Nazi regime. Your mission is to undermine the Nazis through small acts of resistance, while avoiding detection by patrolling soldiers. The game simulates the challenges and dangers faced by ordinary Germans who opposed the regime, and requires strategic decision making to survive.