Games like MacGuffin
Looking for games like MacGuffin? Here are top action recommendations with a comedy and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mara, The Girl and the Robot or Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals.
- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story58% User Score 24 reviews
A short story of about 50 minutes awaits you! I hope you enjoy it.Don't think of this project as something that will seriously scare you — it wasn’t intended to be a terrifying horror game, but rather more of an experiment or a fun little joke! You receive a job from a dealer and learn that a group of archaeologists has discovered an ancient tomb in an abandoned mine near the city! Now you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mara.
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- 50%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability56% User Score 39 reviews
The Girl and the Robot is a third person action/adventure game set in a fairy tale world where you take on the role of a young girl trying to escape from a castle ruled by an evil queen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl and the Robot.
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- 52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development52% User Score 274 reviews
Set in France, 2023, a country governed by a dictator who rules by religious absolute power. A mysterious ship shaped like a pyramid has just appeared in the sky and sent representatives to speak with the French government. As Nikopol, you will find yourself in a suspenseful adventure to find your father and thwart a dangerous conspiracy. Entangled in political intrigue you’re caught between two … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals.
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- 33%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay55% User Score 11 reviews
You suddenly arrive in a strange facility. You and 14 others are made to compete in a series of challenges, hosted by the mysterious 'Lady Luck.' To survive they must complete all of Luck's Challenges. Unravel the truth of Lady Luck's game, and find your way out of this strange new world. Thief's Roulette is a 1st-person puzzle adventure with a cryptic story to unravel. At the core of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief's Roulette.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay95% User Score 57 reviews
So much snow! A mysterious cold spell traps you in your cozy home. Your old dog Jedediah is sick and to top it all off, the heating suddenly breaks! Will you dare to enter a cursed world to fix it? Features A short and sweet Liminal Adventure Game, with dashes of CRPG and Visual Novel.Talk to the people of Snow Cone, unravel a mind-bending mystery.Succeed or fail in spicy situations with a rol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snow Cone Serenade.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization86% User Score 28 reviews
11FA horror, mystery, and adventure game where the objective is to reach the 11th floor of a building that doesn't have 11 floors.After his father's funeral, the protagonist receives a real estate rights transfer certificate for a building called "The Origin" sent by an unknown person. "Adam, do you want to come up to the 11th floor?" Upon seeing a note with his name, waiting on the 11th floor, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 11F.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay92% User Score 25 reviews
If you could rewind a day that has already passed, would you find a way to do everything correctly?About:Meet Her There is a short, intense, emotional time-loop, in which you're stuck reliving the same day over and over, trying to reach a person you love. It is an ultra-stylized visual novel, made entirely in 2 colors. Originally a statement on time-loop narratives, it went on to become something… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meet Her There.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding90% User Score 747 reviewsCritic Score 80%8 reviews
Steal legendary artifacts to regain your freedomEtienne Quist, a once-acclaimed writer, loses his ability to write after he is found guilty of an unspeakable crime. In an attempt to reclaim his lost status, he is approached by a criminal boss with a cunning offer. All he needs to do is locate and steal a series of legendary items from books. Delve into remarkable book worlds, each with its unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding87% User Score 8,172 reviewsCritic Score 75%24 reviews
The Turing Test is a first person puzzler that explores the phenomena of consciousness and challenges the meaning of human intuition. Take control of Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA), and progress through a narrated story of introspection and morality whilst uncovering the hidden mysteries of Europa. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Turing Test.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability91% User Score 8,391 reviewsCritic Score 82%7 reviews
Using the new governmental security program that has the power to survey the online presence of every person in The Nation, you investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics73% User Score 79 reviews
All hell's breaking loose in a mysterious research facility and the only person who can save the day is the night shift security guard in the booth outside. Remotely control systems, guide scientists to safety or just… goof off? You’re not in danger. Yet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interference: Dead Air.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability67% User Score 429 reviewsCritic Score 66%33 reviews
Transference is a psychological thriller. Meet a troubled family and solve their riddle through a multi-branching narrative by experiencing the limits of techno-psychology and escaping a maze-like puzzle concealing a corrupted truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transference.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability90% User Score 1,405 reviews
Thank you for supporting Off-Peak on Steam Greenlight. The game is officially Greenlit!: Soundtrack Available: http://archiepelago.bandcamp.com "Wonderfully odd... delightful and surprising and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Off-Peak.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics82% User Score 44 reviews
Text based quest, mix of Sci-Fi and horror in the veins of Alien and Dead Space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zarya-1: Mystery on the Moon.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization83% User Score 488 reviews
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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light Remake.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development75% User Score 309 reviews
It’s the first game of Abandoned series. Classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who dissapeared in the huge and mysterious place called Abandoned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere85% User Score 54 reviews
The Glorious Commonwealth’s first Airship has been sabotaged! Uncover what the passengers are hiding and write the grisly conclusion. Open-ended who-done-it mystery where others may suspect YOU if you're not careful! Dziękujemy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karaski: What Goes Up....
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics86% User Score 259 reviewsCritic Score 66%5 reviews
An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is an open-world comedy adventure game. Talk to stock photo dogs. Solve their problems. Catch your flight. And call it Dog Airport Game when you get tired of saying the full title, like I did three months ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability85% User Score 189 reviewsCritic Score 63%2 reviews
Immersive first-person parkour in a surreal, physics-driven voxel world. Lemma enables creative building through movement. Spawn structures just by moving through space. Extend platforms, smash... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lemma.
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Born Race is an action-adventure retro-style game about four sperms who wish to win the Most Important Race of Life. An odd adventure with a different story for each one of them. Challenges, exploration and puzzles are necessary for them to reach the ovum. Are you up to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Born Race.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability96% User Score 78 reviews
A short horror game about a devout oceanographer trying to find Eden, the source of all things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Womb World.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization96% User Score 227 reviews
Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Zero.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization78% User Score 144 reviewsCritic Score 70%13 reviews
Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, an unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Drowning.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics100% User Score 19 reviews
"Is there a dead body who'd like to be buried in me?" This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he's an ancient tomb! As Kofun, interact with all sorts of characters and objects. Gain points and spend them on new skills and hints to show Kofun a world of new experiences! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional87% User Score 47 reviews
Check out our new game: About the GameLust Trip is a romantic visual novel about a guy who got bored about most of the stuff in his life.STORY Lust Trip is a story about a guy who got bored about most of the stuff in his life. Despite being young, our hero already has his own house, car, a wonderful carrier and everything he dreamed of several years ago. However, achieving his goals didn’t bring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lust Trip.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay89% User Score 64 reviews
Karoshi Club About the Game "Welcome to the Karoshi Club" is a free visual novel set in the Japanese horror business punk in black and white manga style. The story follows Kenji Haishima, a former game developer, as he tries to find a new job and land an interview for the sales specialist position at a new company. As the player, you will face the consequences of your choices. Explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to the Karoshi Club.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding88% User Score 951 reviewsCritic Score 77%6 reviews
From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind ‘Watchmen’, comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, the long awaited sequel to the cult classic ‘Beneath a Steel Sky’. ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’ is a dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller in which engaging puzzles drive a fast-paced narrative set in a dynamic gameworld that responds to –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond a Steel Sky.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability76% User Score 517 reviews
Early access game!!!DISCORDRemake of the Granny game.If this idea turns out to be interesting, then I will continue to develop the game.Buy me a coffee (DonationAlerts) Other download links: Mediafire If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Granny Remake.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding99% User Score 1,846 reviews
"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short branching visual novel story, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, pulls an all-nighter at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability65% User Score 158 reviews
Take on the character of an aircraft accident inspector and explain the causes of crashes. Travel to the crash sites, where you will have to: * Secure the Crash Site * gather Evidence * create photographic documentation Having collected the evidence, go to the hangar and solve the puzzle: * inspect the aeroplane parts * iinterview witnesses * reconstruct the wreckage * … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plane Accident.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability57% User Score 94 reviews
De-Void is a first-person adventure game, where the player unravels the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a remote space colony crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to De-Void.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding98% User Score 5,330 reviews
Find your way out of Babbdi. A short, first person exploration experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BABBDI.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding79% User Score 1,810 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
"Event[0] is a game about building a personal relationship with a machine. You type messages into a computer, and Kaizen answers. As in any relationship, you experience gratitude, disappointment, and sometimes jealousy. It is by working through fears and anxieties of your virtual companion that you will find your way back to Earth." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Event[0].
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability91% User Score 5,896 reviewsCritic Score 69%28 reviews
"The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Strings Club.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics95% User Score 122 reviews
A first-person exploration game based on the actual memories of a 92-year-old grandmother, told to players in her own voice. Take pictures of what remains of her abandoned childhood home to uncover the dark, traumatic events that she had to fight through as a teenage girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brukel.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization73% User Score 271 reviewsCritic Score 62%30 reviews
Perception is a first-person narrative horror adventure that tells the story of Cassie, a blind heroine who uses her extraordinary hearing and razor-sharp wits to unravel the mysteries of an abandoned estate that haunts her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception.
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- 21%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, music21% User Score 73 reviews
Hello Pollution is a 2D physics puzzle game about a dysfunctional waste disposal company. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Pollution!.
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The year 2083... A colony on the Moon... cut off from Earth, with no hope of return... One engineer searches for signs of life, while trying to make contact with Earth... In the spring of 2077, Daisy graduates from engineering school. New jobs, experiences, and travel seems to be at her fingertips. The world and beyond lays ahead of her... until the C+ average she maintained causes her dre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daisy Flies to the Moon.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding65% User Score 108 reviews
A strange letter from a friend sowed seeds of uncertainty. Now you travel around the rooms of Livingstone's house to find out the truth - what happened here after you left? Use logical thinking, puzzle-solving skills, and perceptiveness to delve into the house and unravel the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr Livingstone, I Presume?.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding97% User Score 69 reviews
Trackless is an atmospheric first-person exploration and puzzle game set in the distant future. Trackless uses text input that allows you to interact with characters and objects. Using your in-game phone will help you find clues and give you special abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trackless.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding88% User Score 206 reviewsCritic Score 70%3 reviews
"What if you're born into this world without your permission?" Divination is a very short visual novel where you act as a fortune teller in a futuristic world. Talk and listen to people's stories, then foresee their future using the runes they had drawn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIVINATION.
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- 18%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics24% User Score 25 reviews
Dark hidden-object puzzle adventure with dozens of scenes and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Crow Mysteries: Legion.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization81% User Score 258 reviews
Blackhaven is a first-person narrative game that follows Kendra Turner, a college intern at Blackhaven Hall, a historic mansion burned during the American Revolution. Working alone on a holiday, Kendra uncovers a trail of secrets and misdeeds that spans centuries and may determine her future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackhaven.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay90% User Score 30 reviews
A choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel in a steampunk victorian alternate reality, where coffee is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability90% User Score 83 reviews
The Prologue of Universe for Sale, in this demo you will get a taste of what will be in the final game, which is currently in development. Live a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor. Walk through Jupiter's roads, meet absurd characters with incredible stories to tel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe For Sale - Prologue.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story75% User Score 32 reviews
MYHA is a First Person Adventure game (Myst-like), part of a sci-fi series named The Black Cube (ASA: A Space Adventure...). Visit Myha, a moon in a far away solar system, and try to understand why you were teleported there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myha: Return to the Lost Island.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability72% User Score 338 reviewsCritic Score 70%4 reviews
Richard & Alice is a riveting mystery story about family, desperation and the weather – all set to the beat of an indie adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Richard & Alice.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization96% User Score 109 reviews
You’re here for puzzles, and that’s what you’ll get. Step into a deluxe virtual escape room establishment. Challenge your mind with handcrafted puzzles designed exclusively for VR. Explore immersive environments and piece together the clues to escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egression.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere74% User Score 160 reviewsCritic Score 73%6 reviews
Root Letter (stylized √Letter) is a visual novel adventure video game that is developed and published by Kadokawa Games as the first title in their Kadokawa Game Mystery brand. In the game, the player must figure out what happened to the character of Aya, a girl who mysteriously vanished after receiving a particular letter. The gameplay will be split into two distinct parts; the adventure part, wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Letter.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability92% User Score 50 reviews
An atmospheric exploration game. The player is tasked with completing a ritual prescribed by an interspecies pact formed eons ago. Complete puzzles and delve deeper into a bewildering monument. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Was the Moon.
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