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Games like Mystery Boxes

Looking for games like Mystery Boxes? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Filament, A Monsters Expedition or WayOut.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 447 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    Filament is a laid back, story-rich and fully narrated puzzle game centred around solving sets of cable-based puzzles whilst exploring a seemingly abandoned spaceship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Filament.

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  2. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 905 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    A Monster’s Expedition (Through Puzzling Exhibitions) is a brand new adventure tour for monsters who love to learn about humans! Learn the ancient art of pushing trees over* and fashion your own pathways with our easy-build bridges. Then immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from our "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights**! *Trees have been pre-weak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Monsters Expedition.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    Based on Lights Out gameplay, WayOut goes beyond that and brings great variety of level shapes and mechanics into it. Each level has the same goal - switch off all tiles using the least amount of moves. Test limits of your brain by perfecting each puzzle. Let your mind be your guide in meditative and relaxing, yet challenging, journey. According to Zen philosophy, game has minimalistic UI - no ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WayOut.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Logic Town is a challenging coffee-break puzzle game based on Einstein Puzzles (AKA Zebra Puzzles). Solve the puzzles to redecorate various scenes in a Seaside Town. Each new location unlocks a new puzzle theme! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logic Town.

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  6. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 876 reviews

    Pâquerette Down the Bunburrows is a pathfinding-based bunny-catching puzzle game. The bunnies flee when Pâquerette gets too close: they dash through tunnels carefully avoiding dead ends. Will you let the lil buns outsmart you? Each level is carefully crafted to teach you new, surprising and tricky ways of catching bunnies~ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paquerette Down the Bunburrows.

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  7. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    In Fossil Corner, you're a retired paleontologist, collecting fossils and solving evolutionary puzzles in your old garage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fossil Corner.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Growth is a cozy, hex grid based soft-strategy game. Explore and populate a procedurally generated world by utilizing the unique abilities of animals. Growth blends the beauty of cozy exploration with challenging navigation around obstacles such as mountains and rivers to populate fertile soil, transforming barren landscapes into lush forests, meadows, and more. Experience an unforgettable mix of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growth.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    97% User Score Based on 1,150 reviews

    You arrive in the lands of Glimmith, a kingdom above the clouds. Your newest benefactor has hired you, a famed stained glass artisan, to help him restore the area to its former glory. However, he has given you an unusual stipulation: use whatever colors you please, so long as you follow the rules! A cozy hamlet, an enchanted forest, and a forlorn castle await. Keep your eyes open for hidde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artisan of Glimmith.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 2,369 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 545 reviews

    Replicube is an open-ended programming puzzle game/toy about writing code to replicate 3D voxel-based objects. Solve puzzles, pursue leaderboard glory, or just make art to share with the in-game community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replicube.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 7,282 reviews

    Spoiler Warning: This game contains major spoilers for The Witness. The game assumes that you have previously played and learned every mechanic (excluding the hidden ones) in The Witness. The 12th WitCup took place on May 14, 2022. The problem was given by @Leaving Leaves. The goal of the puzzle is to understand the structure of a seemingly complicated configuration of elements from The Witness, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WitCup 12.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 1,091 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as its inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with botanical research, to figure out the ideal habitat for a collection of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Botany Manor.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 392 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    In Let's Revolution, embark on a deadly game of hide and seek as you decipher numbered clues to uncover the path to your goals. Chase down the cowardly King through the realms of Beebom while facing off against a host of enemies. Gear up along the way with powerful items and abilities for a final showdown in Beebom City. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's! Revolution.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 172 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A cosmic puzzle adventure about a young alien’s first day at a star factory. Explore thoughtful levels, code your own bots, and save the ever-expanding universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Stuff.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    A family is gathered for a cozy celebration, but everyone looks miserable! What happened here? Who are these people (and pets)?! And why are they so unhappy?!? From the family dog to the grumpy grandma, peek inside their unfortunate lives and investigate the events leading up to the party. Scour each silly scene for clues that point to identities, motives, and misadventures.  Use your ded… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of the Worst Day Ever.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 15,440 reviews

    The Witness is an exploration-puzzle game. The game is being developed by a small, independent team, a mix of full-timers and contractors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witness.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 494 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and crafted with love and science. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sokobond.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    U.V.S. Nirmana is an engineering puzzle game from Coincidence, the creators of Kaizen: A Factory Story and the inventors of the Zach-like. Set off on the Unreturning Void Ship Nirmana as it continues a journey of uncountable eons toward the edge of the universe. Stop by distant worlds and ancient civilizations, helping them as part of your pilgrimage with your companions, the Renunciants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to U.V.S. Nirmana.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    99% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Rita is one smart chicklet, with a knack for solving crosswords and other word puzzles. As she explores the delightful world around her, she’ll collect letters to fill out newspaper pages which progresses and shapes her legacy. From hopping through light platforming challenges to interacting with endearing characters, Rita's world is full of surprises, warmth, and plenty of a-ha moments. Guide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rita.

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  24. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, humor
    95% User Score Based on 387 reviews

    Quilts & Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quilts and Cats of Calico.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 73 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    A mysterious girl in the raincoat comes to the city submerged by rain.Subside the rain and save the city by illuminating the lamp and stone posts with her little light on hand.You’ll be the mysterious girl in the game.Reveal who she really is as the rain in the city subsides gradually. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flood of Light.

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  26. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,422 reviews

    Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudocats.

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  27. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 966 reviews

    Explore a mysterious and detailed world full of puzzles. It is important to think hard and to pay close attention, as vital clues are sometimes hidden in plain sight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taiji.

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  29. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    A difficult tile-based puzzle game about turning beans into monsters -- and monsters back into beans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bean and Nothingness.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,724 reviews

    SHENZHEN I/O: BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM. Build circuits using a variety of components from different manufacturers, like microcontrollers, memory, and logic gates.Write code in a compact and powerful assembly language where every instruction can be conditionally executed.Read the included manual, which includes over 30 pages of original datasheets, reference guides, and technical diagrams.G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shenzhen I/O.

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  32. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    As the new spaceship engineer, solve increasingly tricky design puzzles with your own personal style. Manage customer demands, juggle budget and ship performance, and survive the extremely poor decision making skills of your business partner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunshine Heavy Industries.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Nurikabe World is a relaxing logic puzzle game where you solve puzzles by creating islands and connecting rivers to create beautiful sceneries. Nurikabe World reimagines the classic Japanese pen-and-paper puzzle Nurikabe as a 3D game, where islands spring to life with trees and structures. Either play handcrafted puzzles, immerse yourself in the flow of infinitely generated maps or create and shar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nurikabe World.

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  34. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    Kaizen is an open-ended puzzle automation game from the original Zachtronics team, set in 1980s Japan. Design, build, and optimize production lines to create iconic products, like calculators, camcorders, and arcade machines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaizen: A Factory Story.

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  35. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 265 reviews

    Set in the glitzy world of Hollywood in the late '70s, Confidential Killings have you investigate a series of gruesome murders that seem connected. There are rumours about a mysterious cult behind them...  Explore the crime scenes, use your detective skills to deduce what's going on! Wishlist on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2797960/Confidential_Killings On some browsers you may ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Confidential Killings.

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  37. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    Steamで購入する↓ Purchase on Steam "HER TREES : The Puzzle House" is an unusual escape game. There are no items to acquire,You have to move and combine objects to solve the password.Solve the mystery of this strange room."HER TREES : The Puzzle House" is the second game in the "HER TREES" series, but it's fine to start playing from this one.ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー「ハーツリーズ:ザ・パズルハウス」は変わった脱出ゲームです。アイテム取得は… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HER TREES : THE PUZZLE HOUSE.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    99% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Rec, the civilization-recording robotMotionRec is a recording-based puzzle action game built around the concept of recording and playback. Use this ability to guide Rec, the civilization-recording robot, through a devastated world. The power of MotionRecYou can record the trajectory of your movements, from walking to jumping. Use stage gimmicks to create and record more complex movements to trav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MotionRec.

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  39. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    Available Now! About the Game You've overslept, missing the first lecture of the day! Your class assignment is due, but what time were you supposed to meet your study group again? These are everyday little problems that require some problem-solving, minor sleuthing, and resolution! Little Problems is a refreshing departure from the typical narrative of grandiose conflicts and complex vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game.

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  40. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 314 reviews

    Logiart is a "Picture Logic Puzzle" that uses vertical and horizontal numbers as hints to complete illustrations. It has simple and easy-to-understand rules, making it accessible for anyone to play. Various assist functions are also included, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience. You can also choose to turn off the assist functions if desired. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logiart Grimoire.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,614 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You try to clear your vision and get on your feet after your arrival. You hear the portal closing behind you as you take a step forward. You are trapped, your way back is gone. Quern - Undying Thoughts is a first-person puzzle adventure game, inviting you on a journey to explore it and solve its challenges. Put your mind to the test with the increasingly complex puzzles, and unravel the mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quern: Undying Thoughts.

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  42. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 289 reviews

    Feed All Monsters is a cute and cozy Line Puzzle game. Assist a team of delivery workers in their quest to bring tasty food to all the little monsters. Find the optimal path for each worker in order to get all the monsters fed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feed All Monsters.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 4,686 reviews

    TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It's the assembly language programming game you never asked for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TIS-100.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 547 reviews

    CrossCells is an ambient logic puzzle game. Use number clues to remove tiles and solve the puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossCells.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 166 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Beglitched is a game about insecurity, in our computers and ourselves. In a pastel world of networks where nobody truly knows what they’re doing, hacking is a magical art and the notorious Glitch Witch is the most premium archmagi of the net. Through what appears to be nothing more than random circumstance, YOU are her new apprentice. You must use your wits and cunning to unravel the mechanisms of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beglitched.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 205 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

    Their faces are the playing pieces. The rules are their emotions!Ridiculously charming puzzles, wrapped around an epic tale of love and danger, topped off with an authentic old-time stringband soundtrack!The goal is to put every one next to their friends.But you can't please everybody all the time. Sometimes you gotta break hearts to save the day. And the day definitely needs saving: Volcanoe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girls Like Robots.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,700 reviews

    Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tametsi.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Under Leaves is a color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals. Gorgeous hand-drawn watercolor illustrations and a soothing soundscape make for a gently exotic experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Leaves.

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