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Games like Buried Within Clay

Looking for games like Buried Within Clay? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a mystery and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Follow My Steps, Havsala: Into the Soul Palace or After Light Fades.

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  1. AN EMOTIONAL AND DREAMLIKE ADVENTURE Follow My Steps is a narrative open world RPG blending exploration, stealth, magical combat, and impactful moral choices. Play as Sova, protect and raise Lou, your wolf pup. Together, forge a unique bond that will shape your journey and lead to one of its many endings. Sova is neither a chosen one nor a warrior. She is a mother. And her world is falling apart.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow My Steps.

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  2. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Can you escape the Soul Palace?...or should you? Havsala features:- Beautiful hand-drawn artwork- Unique and challenging puzzles- Rich story with historical references and mysticism- A note taking system to help you unravel the mysteries- Original soundtrack and voice acting Investigate the room Find hidden objects, read the books of your ancient fellows, take notes on your special notebook, figur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Havsala: Into the Soul Palace.

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  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Solve, evolve, and let go. After Light Fades is a magical sokoban-style puzzle journey about grief, memory, and transformation. You play as Alice, who, after the loss of her partner Aura, discovers seven artefacts tied to powerful memories. To heal, she must revisit the places they once shared and cast each artefact into an abyss, where each world reflects a stage of Alice’s emotional journey. As … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Light Fades.

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  5. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 72,832 reviews

    The newest member of the space program in a small village on the planet Timber Hearth, the player navigates a space shuttle and travels across their solar system to get to the bottom of its mysteries by exploring the cosmos and gathering the knowledge hidden within each of the system's planets, left behind by another civilization in the distant past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Wilds.

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  6. The river remembers everything. But is this a blessing, or a curse?You are Jonas Callow, a city investigator. Seven years ago, your mentor and adoptive father, Ewan Merron, was declared dead in a river accident. Now, a single piece of evidence—a blurry photo of a figure on a stone bridge—draws you to the remote, rain-lashed village of Aelwater. You arrive only to find a community already drowning,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aelwater.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Zly.ii The Hacked Station is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi, all available on Steam), commonly compared to such games such as Myst or Rhem, or to escape games. Storyline "You are an astronaut from planet Terra who has been invited to the Table of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.ii: The Hacked Station.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Step into the mystical library of Arga, an ancient place filled with secrets and forgotten knowledge. As a mysterious being with the unique power to absorb knowledge and manipulate structures in your environment, you'll solve puzzles, explore inaccessible areas, and fight enemies. Forge your own path:Use your powers to manipulate structures and solve puzzles to navigate through the libr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkesis.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "In the year 21XX, there is no rest for the dead—only servitude." The world is ruled by an Emperor of unparalleled power, who commands the fate of millions in life—but also after death. He promises safety and dominion. In return, he demands absolute obedience. You are a servitor—stripped of your name, your past, and your future. Bound by laws you did not choose, you exist as one small … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Advocate.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 3,002 reviews

    Void Stranger is a 2D sokoban-style puzzle game where every step counts. Descend into the forgotten labyrinth teeming with fiendish foes and traps that defy reason. A swift defeat lurks at every corner for those who neither study their surroundings nor think their moves through with care. Trust you wits and slowly, surely, you will conquer the mysteries before you. You do remember why you are h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Stranger.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    48% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ruthless and mysterious world of Ridge, in order to all the secrets have finally been revealed. Not everyone dares to wade through. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ridge.

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  12. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 6 reviews

    Created with heart, culture and character, ANOTHER SIGHT is the story of Kit and Hodge. Whilst exploring the London Underground during its construction in 1899, Kit, a bold teenager is caught in a tunnel collapse. When Kit wakes up, her sight is gone, and she’s left helpless in the dark world below London. Hodge, a mysterious cat finds Kit, and becomes her companion on a journey through a surreal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Sight.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Through a blue shining light, you awaken in the center of a circle of menhirs. You don't remember anything, except that you must find "Dyeus"... Go in a search for it in a primitive and cryptic open world. Fight against the Shadows and the Guardians, two factions in a war, along with a carnivorous fauna and redoubtable bosses, and explore a hostile world with a nebulous past... An adve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End of Dyeus.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 10,077 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 46 reviews

    Buy Tunic on PlayStation Store. Explore a hostile world and fight mighty enemies in this stylish isometric adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  15. You are Ka-Hool, a ghost, that remembers nothing but their name. Awaken in a cave, your goal is to look for your past, to look for your identity. Throughout this adventure, you’ll rediscover your own abilities, stroll through the remains of an ancient world, and continue your journey for memory. Remains of a mysterious civilisation lay ahead. Who were they? How did they disappear? Your quest fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arise from Shadows.

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  16. Road to Devadatta is a first person adventure game focused on story and puzzle solving in order to progress. Explore an ancient temple find out why you are there! Use your wits and skills to escape from him! But be careful because you are not alone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Devadatta.

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  17. Ellan - The Lost SoulEmbark on an unforgettable journey in Ellan, a beautiful first-person atmospheric story adventure where the realms of life and death intertwine. In this ethereal world, you awaken as a soul adrift in the void, guided by a small, glowing light that becomes your constant companion. Together, you will traverse breathtaking, dream-like landscapes, uncovering the lost answers to yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ellan: The Lost Soul.

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  18. This place is not meant for you. It certainly wasn’t meant for humans. The shapes, the structures, the paths, the traces of creatures gone for millennia. But where some would be terrified by this strange unfamiliarity, you are intrigued. Unfortunately, so was your mother, an archeologist who went missing in these same caves. Equipped with only your wits and a modified camera, follow in her footste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of the Erime.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Honu is a first-person 3D puzzle adventure set in a world where magic and technology come together. As an explorer stepping through a portal, you find yourself on the untouched island of Honu, a place where nature has reclaimed the ruins of an ancient civilization. Strange magitech devices lie dormant among moss-covered stones, waiting to be understood once more. Travel through a variety of bio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honu.

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  20. devenez une légende du jeu ! Pre-order now and become a part of the game forever! Everyone who purchases the game during Early Access will have their name etched into the game itself, immortalized in the "Abyss of Souls." (Coming soon) Don't miss the chance to leave your mark on the world of Fisherman's Island : your name will be part of the adventure for all eternity! About the G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fisherman's Island Alpha Test.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Somewhere in the galaxy, a man has been trapped in a house. He doesn't remember anything, but he knows that he should leave the house as soon as possible. He encounters many challenges, brain breaking puzzles, mind boggling riddles and much more. The game offers a unique experience of escaping an abandoned house. The house is fully interactable, meaning that you can pick up, open, close, turn on o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCAPE IT.

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  22. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to the sequel to 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor—3D Escape Room: Cursed Legacy ! This is a 3D realistic puzzle escape game. In the game, you inherit your grandfather’s legacy—a manor—only to find yourself trapped in danger within a place filled with secrets. As you resolve the crisis, you gradually uncover the past of your grandfather and the manor. When the danger finally passes and you st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Escape Room: Cursed Legacy.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    90% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    First-person adventure game, playable solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Use your magical abilities to solve puzzles or navigate through areas! Explore, use items, brew potions and unlock your full alchemical potential. Are you willing to do what it takes to claim a soul of your own If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist: Journey of the Soul.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Prepare to embark on a thrilling, six-part retro adventure for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS is a text-based graphic journey that plunges you into the world of forbidden archaeology and ancient mysteries. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS for the ZX SPECTRUMTravel back thousands of years and step into the awe-inspiring halls of the Library of Alexandria, where the discovery of a mysterious papyr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHOES OF ATLANTIS.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,794 reviews

    Void Stranger is a 2D sokoban-style puzzle game where every step counts. Descend into the forgotten labyrinth teeming with fiendish foes and traps that defy reason. A swift defeat lurks at every corner for those who neither study their surroundings nor think their moves through with care. Trust you wits and slowly, surely, you will conquer the mysteries before you. You do remember why you are he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Stranger.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Freud's Bones is the first point&click narrative-driven game to pay homage to the birth of psychoanalysis and its founder, addressing the themes of sexuality and neuroses filled with existential doubts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freud's Bones-the game.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    The fall of Atlantis has left a small island unsunken and a mysterious institute has taken hold. You have shipwrecked and found yourself lost between esoteric and mystical puzzles. Find your way home or enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kredolis.

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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Enter The Under, our otherworldly multiplayer hub, and discover a vast mystical desert with other players. Explore and engage with your fellow Time Sprites to unlock and discover the secrets buried beneath the sands. Learn and perform magic in collective rituals to alter the world around you. You never know who you might cross paths with while catching a show on the Under stage, investigating the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Under Presents.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,332 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Omno whisks you away on a journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders. It's a single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome. The power of a lost civilisation will carry you on an epic quest through lush forests, sun-blasted deserts, and frozen tundras - even to the clouds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omno.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 20,916 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 20 reviews

    Featuring stunning visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score, Journey delivers a breathtaking experience like no other. Originally released on PlayStation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey.

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  31. The Last Mage: Trials of Vahrkesh is a semi-realistic story-driven action RPG about a young woman named Aelena who is mysteriously transported from the modern world to a medieval realm through a strange portal. While exploring an ancient library, she discovers a forbidden grimoire that grants her powerful magical abilities. Aelena soon learns of a dark past — a massacre that nearly wiped out all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Mage: Trials of Vahrkesh.

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  32. Welcome to the Shadows - Escape Room Escape the Urban Underground delivers a terrifying, highly immersive VR escape room experience that will push your mind to the limit. Deep beneath the bustling city lies a forgotten subway station, sealed off from the world for decades. A gruesome murder has just taken place on these decaying platforms, but you quickly realize you are not alone. The Singl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Urban Underground..

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  33. MARA: RELICS OF THE FORGOTTENSome treasures were never meant to be found. Step into the boots of Mara, a fearless treasure hunter and rogue archaeologist who makes a living chasing legends, uncovering lost civilizations, and surviving places the world has forgotten. Across frozen wastelands, abandoned facilities, submerged vaults, and ancient ruins buried beneath centuries of mystery, every expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mara Unbound.

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  34. A cursed ancestral haveli. A forgotten bloodline. An entity that adapts to how you survive. Rahasya is a horror experience set inside an abandoned Indian haveli in 1992. After reclaiming your family’s ancestral estate, you enter a house that was sealed for decades — only to realize something inside has been waiting. Something moves through the halls. Something listens. Something learns. The hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rahasya.

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  35. John spent years chasing ambition, leaving family, promises, and unfinished dreams behind. Now, on a night bus bound for home after his parents have fallen ill, a sudden flash pulls him into a place outside of time — a rain-soaked depot where arrivals are unconfirmed, radios whisper his name, and echoes of himself are waiting. From here begins a surreal journey through forgotten places — shadowed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Things I Left Behind.

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  36. A single-player game blending elements of adventure, exploration, and survival. Gather resources, craft tools, and connect with the resilient inhabitants of the Brazilian backlands in this story-driven historical adventure! Stepping into Cícera's shoes, you leave childhood memories behind to brave the vastness of a living, mystical, and dangerous backlands . Your mission is to follow the tracks o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARIDA 2: Rise of the Brave.

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  37. A World of Decay and Disease In Asthenia, you take on the role of Adam, an ordinary man who has experienced a tragic life event and is now stranded in an otherworldly dimension. This dimension is ravaged by a strange disease and filled with seemingly deserted towns, ruins, temples, industrial areas, and other haunting places. These lands are ruled by ancient entities engaged in a myster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTHENIA.

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  38. Step into the Depths of 1920s Mexico in the Temple of the Gods “Can you survive the jungle, the jaguars, and the mysteries of an ancient Aztec civilization? Temple of the Gods is a first- and third-person action-adventure game that takes players into the untamed heart of 1920s Mexico. Step into the shoes of daring archaeologists Jon and Jess Luna as they search for the legendary Gold of the Gods,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple of the Gods.

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  39. An immersive horror-adventure game. Betrayed by a trusted friend, Baxter finds himself trapped in an abandoned gold mine. Set traps, gather creature samples, and make life-or-death decisions to survive. Can you face the horrors lurking in the darkness of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries Of FangClaw.

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  40. Uncover the secrets of a frozen world, an escape room adventure set in the icy depths of the Arctic. Fresh evidence of a lost civilization has surfaced, leading you to a mysterious site buried beneath the snow. The ancient arctic ruins hold secrets of artifacts with great power, but accessing them won’t be easy. As the story unfolds, a surprising twist propels you beyond what you ever imagined, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEDALO - Escape Room Adventure.

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  41. Mind WithinCrafted by Helix Interactive Studios Mind Within is a psychological adventure game that takes you deep into the human mind—where imagination, memory, and trauma intertwine. Navigate surreal dreamscapes, solve layered puzzles, and face haunting manifestations of the subconscious as you uncover a deeply personal story of resilience and recovery. You play as a young protagonist trapped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Within.

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  42. Embark on a daring quest as a seasoned Adventurer, drawn to the mysterious Dungeon by ancient whispers and long-lost legends. Driven by the desire for riches and the thrill of unraveling enigmas, you enter a crypt that conceals secrets dating back centuries. Uncover the tale of an enigmatic guardian, and learn about the daunting dangers that await you. As you journey deeper, cryptic messages left … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Raider.

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  43. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Take charge of the Polaris Mk 0 and repair your damaged ship, learn from your crewmates, and discover the true nature of what lies beyond existence… before you do it all over again. Follow the core tenants of the Sectorian Collective as you: Seek Knowledge Each loop in the game will offer you new insights into how to efficiently rectify the Polaris Mk 0’s many misfortunes whilst traveling through… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Marion.

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  44. Seeker 3 is a cozy, story-driven adventure where players take on the role of Alfie, a stranded alien with the ability to fly and shapeshift. As he navigates a mysterious island, he must gather five stars to power his spaceship and find his way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker 3.

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  45. Forty years of insomnia. Forty years of trying to forget that August. But memory is a trap you can't escape by simply closing your eyes. For Nikita, time stood still long ago. His life has become an endless, exhausting marathon of anxiety, where night brings no rest. Trying to find some peace and escape the haunting nightmares, he suddenly discovers that reality has cracked. Instead of oblivion, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camp "Burevestnik".

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Drill and Delve is a mining game in which you must unravel a mystery by exploring your surroundings. Venture through a unique world made of a fully destructible terrain. Dig in every possible direction thanks to the 3D voxel technology. You're a miner in the far future who works for a mega-mining corporation. Today was supposed to be just another day at work, but when things go wrong d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill and Delve.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    You find yourself in a land that was once home to a thriving civilisation but it has since become eerily quiet with only a few remaining inhabitants. With no real recollection of your past or how you ended up in this place, you try to uncover the truth about what really happened here. EXPLORE A MAGICAL OPEN WORLD The land has been plunged into an eternal night. Navigate across the foggy landscapes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Seeker.

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  48. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    PANTHALASSA In Panthalassa, you delve into an alien underwater world where you play as Magellan (aka MAG), an autonomous exploratory submarine who suffers a catastrophic malfunction and awakes anew, reborn in a highly advanced body, in a world they do not recognize. With technology alien to them and new emotions that were not there before. In this game, you must find out where you are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panthalassa.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Elder Gods.

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  50. Step into the ruins of an ancient castle, where every place whispers secrets of a long-lost era. Key Features: Puzzles: Solve puzzles to unlock doors, discover hidden pathways, and piece together the story of the castle's past. Hidden Treasures: Find chests filled with trinkets and artifacts, each revealing clues about the lives of those who once called this place home. Storytelling: Experien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruinscape.

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