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Games like Return to Mysterious Island

Games like Return to Mysterious Island

Games like Return to Mysterious Island

Looking for games like Return to Mysterious Island? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Return to Mysterious Island, Return to Mysterious Island 2 or Riddlewood Manor.

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  1. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 318 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island's previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue. Surviving means more than living off this lush land, but also fending off the haunting resident sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Mysterious Island.

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  2. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Continue the exciting adventure to stay alive and get rescued. Even more ways to experiment and combine items to solve intricate puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Mysterious Island 2.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay at Riddlewood Manor, provided the estate doesn’t kill you first. Survive a deadly series of eerie escape rooms in this lovely resort where fear meets farce. Disturb the spirits within to unearth the absurd lore behind the Riddlewood family, and — oh, just a small precaution, please refrain from summoning any demonic entities if you see a doll around. That’s Suz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddlewood Manor.

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  4. 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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  5. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Akitoshi decided to take a vacation on Earth to rest and recover from the drudge of office life. Everything was perfect… Until a sudden storm sank the ship he was on! Now he’s been washed ashore on a random island in the middle of who knows where, attacked by a wild animal, and saved by a mysterious young woman. What will happen to him now? Get to know your savior, investigate the island… Do what… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Life With Mayalala.

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  6. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. One Night 2: The Beyond is the highly acclaimed sequel to the original RPG Maker survival horror classic, first released in 2010. Now available on Steam and itch.io for the first time, the Ultimate Edition of this terrifying tale comes complete with an updated engine, a brand new soundtrack, overhauled gameplay and a greatly expanded story. Set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night 2: Ultimate Edition.

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  8. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    5029 AD, "Guillotine", the Japanese territory on Mercury, a city full of neon signs and drunks. You will explore the beautiful cyberpunk-style 2D world, play music to the residents of Mercury to gather intelligence, and finally achieve the goal of saving the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MECHANICA: A Ballad of the Rabbit and Mercury.

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  9. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    93% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    You are Dalia, a deep-space disaster specialist dispatched to the rings of Saturn. You’ll lay victims to rest, clean up alien fungus, and research its strange origins. Adapt to survive, cleanse the contamination, and escape the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ambrosia Sky.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The ancient Tranton family curse has forced young Miss Susan to embark on a perilous journey—one that will take her deep into the realm of the dead. Along the way, she will encounter ghostly inhabitants, forge unexpected alliances, face formidable enemies, and, most importantly, uncover the answer to the most haunting question of all: Who is truly responsible for the massacre of her entire family?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Secrets.

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  11. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Death and Beyond.

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  12. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    Pinball Spire is a game unlike any other, a pinballvania blending together classic genres - and pinball. Conquer the titular spire as a brave, plucky little pinball called Pip, destined to step into the plunger and explore the inner chambers of a mysterious spire that appeared in their world overnight. Enter the spire. Inside is a strange pinball maze, full of secrets to unlock, enemies to bum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball Spire.

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  13. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    ADD TO YOUR WISHLIST About the Game Embark on a mysterious and relaxing adventure alongside the brave Indica Macjones as you search for the fabled Holy Grail. Along your journey, you’ll meet charming furry companions, solve ancient puzzles, and explore hidden, magical locations where secrets are waiting to be uncovered. As the leader of this expedition, you’ll need to study ancient maps, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Adventure Club and the Holy Grail.

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  14. The real world no longer exists! I was trapped in this cursed Village made of inkblots on parchment. Every day I'm stalked by an assasin and stuck in a time loop. None of the residents remember me, although I myself have memories. I need to get out of here ASAP! Discover the secret of the dark Village by exploring it every day in a time loop! Find out what the Shadow Council is and what their int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Lands Village.

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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 3,038 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

    A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. With Earth on the brink of destruction, as mankind's last hope, and stranded on a deserted alien planet, the player has to survive the harsh environment and find a way to send a signal back home. Confronted with merciless weather, and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Solus Project.

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  17. The Climate Trail is a Free multi-platform game about climate refugees fleeing ever worsening conditions after inaction on climate has rendered much of the USA (and the world) uninhabitable. The game combines the adventure and play of the journey north with visual novel elements where characters reveal how and why this climate apocalypse unfolded. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Climate Trail.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Mars Underground is an apocalyptic adventure where you relive the same day over and over. With each cycle new items can be picked up and topics unlocked.​ Explore the possibilities of this timeloop and uncover multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars Underground.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Up.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Vincent's epic adventure awaits you! In Map Of Materials, you'll find him stranded on a mysterious island, where he'll use all his skills and knowledge to escape and return to his old life. Will he make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Map Of Materials.

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  22. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 230 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Pieces.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep Trilogy.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Enjoy an interesting twist on classic poetry by solving puzzles and following the story of the Wilkins Family. From the islands of Finland to the snowy mountains of Russia, you’ll explore and experience beautiful maps based on real world locations in this new puzzle game. Can YOU complete them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immersive Poetry.

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  25. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 696 reviews

    Sense - 不祥的预感: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story is a 2.5D game inspired by Clock Tower and Fatal Frame. With careful attention to pacing, atmosphere and storytelling, Sense hopes to return the horror genre to its roots; celebrating the slow, fearful creep of dread instead of relying on over the top action and jump scares. The ghosts - as glitches on our reality - act as spiritual and paranormal threats, no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story.

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  26. A mole steps into the light.Topo the mole and Scrunch the beetle live together in a mole hill on the island of Fiddle Leaf, which is a lush, muddy area of the planet Little Pebble. Topo loves quiet activities like stargazing and Sudoku, and never strays from his everyday routine. Scrunch, however, would much rather explore the world in the sunlight, work on her fiber art, and try new things. Fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mole's Best Friend.

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  27. Coming SoonGet notified when Terry is released by adding it to your wishlist! About the GameHelp Terry and his dog survive on their adventure across a charming world of floating islands. Gather, Craft, Build and Battle in a classic RPG adventure to piece together the mystery of how their world fell apart. Explore Sky IslandsGlide through a charming, handcrafted world of floating islands, each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terry.

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  28. Pine Creek is a survival horror game inspired by: • 80s sci-fi and horror classics • Stranger Things, The X-Files, and Signs • Resident Evil, Alien: Isolation, and Outlast Blending the tension-filled gameplay of modern stealth horror with the creepy atmosphere of classic sci-fi and survival horror. Pine Creek combines an authentic ’80s vibe, immersive cinematics, and environmental puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Creek.

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  29. 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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    Discover Omanah, a mysterious and contemplative journey inspired by Myst-like classics, blending free exploration with the immersive atmosphere of a walking simulator. In Omanah, set out to explore 9 unique worlds, each filled with secrets and puzzles to solve. Enjoy total freedom of movement in realistic environments designed for immersion and wonder. The accessible and varied puzzles are random… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omanah.

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  31. 44%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Voices and text in English. The true essence of adventure is captured in this second game inspired by renowned author Jules Verne. In this first-person survival adventure, players will encounter recognisable locations from the famous novel, including the granite house, the volcano and the Nautilus. However, Return to Mysterious Island goes beyond Jules Verne's storytelling as players take on the r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jules Verne's Return to Mysterious Island - Director's Cut.

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  32. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    Critic Score 67%Based on 18 reviews

    The famed writer Sebastian P. Husher has gone missing, along with his entire family. Worried, his editor sent an assistant to his house in order to look for him – but he never came back... These disappearances spark a set of events that will soon reveal something dreadful: a nameless, dark entity known only as The Presence seems to be responsible. Song of Horror offers a truly dynamic terror ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song of Horror Complete.

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    Amanda meets Marian, who describes herself as a friend of her father's. And follow her to the mansion. A number of events that hit her while looking around the mansion. Can Amanda escape from the mansion? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown.

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  34. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    PRESENTATION! (1 purchase, 1 Steam Key also included!) Your sexy heroine is back, contacted by a new King in trouble! This RPG features 2 different heroines: fighterassassin Select one of them and embark on a quest that will take you into the depths of a dark dungeon inhabited by evil forces. All 2 heroines have different strengths and weaknesses, so make your choice carefully. Solve riddles, un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sexy Heroine! Part 2 ❤️‍❤️‍.

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  35. After working all your life you have finally managed to build a device that allows you to travel between parallel worlds. will you be able to return home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voyager.

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  36. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You are alone. Every decision changes everything. Can you survive your own mind? Every run is different. Your behavior matters. Welcome to Isolation Simulator. Imagine this: You're locked in a stark isolation chamber. There's nothing but a simple bed, a harsh ceiling light, and impenetrable steel doors sealing you in. No escape. No instructions. Just you, and the silence. But here's the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isolation Simulator.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Apparatus: Exanimus is a walking simulator/exploration game with horror elements, aesthetically imitating (and explicitly pretending to be) a lost game developed in 1998 by a company long out of business. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apparatus: Exanimus.

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  38. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Doctor Arcana and the Secret of Shadowspire (sequel to The Cabinets of Doctor Arcana) picks up on Halloween night, right where the first game leaves off. Doctor Arcana's second adventure takes the new Arcanum initiate to a legendary island to investigate the crypts and halls of an ancient castle known as Shadowspire, where new puzzling challenges await and dark secrets are guarded by deadly traps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doctor Arcana and The Secret of Shadowspire.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Half Away is a One-Shot Narrative adventure where you play as Juna, exploring a mystical Spirit Realm. Use her unique ability to hear hidden voices to solve puzzles and interact with enchanted objects and spirits. Discover secrets, face challenges, and uncover multiple endings in this magical journey filled with exploration, puzzle-solving, and storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half Away.

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  40. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game is a point and click game with looping levels, which features comics, documentaries and gaming to explore OCD and anxiety. You become trapped in a flat and are forced to figure out how to escape. In this lo-fi game your guide is narrator TIGER ORCHID - a Twitch/ YouTube style narrator who is with you all the way. Played by Shaniqua Okwok (Small Axe, It's a S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game.

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  41. Twistingo: Blue Moon is a captivating hidden-object adventure where you solve puzzles, manage resources, and rescue animals to restore the frosty island of Lunara. Uncover secrets, collect moonstones, and break the Blue Moon's icy spell in this heartwarming conservation journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twistingo: Blue Moon Collector's Edition.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Experience Story-rich narrative game inspired by beloved fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, The Three Little Pigs and more! it’s up to you to guide the siblings to find their way and to uncover what mysteries await. Explore the beautiful handcrafted world brought to life using wood, cardboard, foam and clay for a unique stop-motion style experience. See the world through the cinematic camera an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once a Tale.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    OOLO is a modern take on the classic isometric adventure. Embark on a non-linear journey across mysterious forests, haunted catacombs, and magical factories. Solve puzzles to collect keys and discover upgrades that change the way you explore this lush fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OOLO.

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  45. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin 2.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Trapped on a space station with a ruthless killer, Edward Locke must solve this mystery, or it will be his last. In this strange place, filled with even stranger people, Edward will discover more about himself than he ever could have imagined. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder On Space Station 52.

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  47. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 572 reviews

    Explore in top-down retro aesthetics and face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall in pulse-pounding first person combat. Scavenge for supplies, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive, but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Will Die Here Tonight.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    99% User Score Based on 330 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Crossʀoad OS is a single-player adventure where you solve puzzles, meet strange creatures and explore a sacred operating system created as a junction between the human and spirit world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossroad OS.

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  49. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 13,381 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 7 reviews

    The Talos Principle II is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Talos Principle 2.

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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    Islands of the Caliph is an old-school RPG with grid based movement set in a fictional island civilization. Thematically it draws on Middle Eastern folklore and religion, offering a lore-rich setting for your character's journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islands of the Caliph.

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