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Looking for games like Stranger Than Fiction? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations with a mystery, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with 借春天 Echo of Spring, Echo of the Walls or Phil in the Mirror.

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  1. Fate cannot be exchanged—can you accept yourself?At the end of the twentieth century, in a women’s dormitory in southern China, the destinies of five girls are quietly rewritten by a mysterious “soul exchange” ritual. You will take on the role of one of them, step into their dorm room, touch forgotten belongings, and rewind old memories and voices in a dim, dreamlike space. Every item is connect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 借春天 Echo of Spring.

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  2. Enter a world where the boundaries between realities are blurred. Blackwood Manor is not just a place, but a prison for the soul, shattered into fragments of time. Like Daniel, you came here in search of the truth, but found yourself trapped in a terrifying mind game. Your only key to freedom and understanding is an ancient Polaroid camera, capable of capturing the invisible. Photograph old paint… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo of the Walls.

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  3. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Repeating corridors, subtly distorted spaces. Can you escape this endless loop? "Phil in the Mirror" focuses on the experience of uncovering mysteries through careful observation and reasoning amidst light tension. You must find 'anomalies' as you pass through corridors that look the same every time. However, the true challenge of this game does not end with simply finding the 'different picture'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phil in the Mirror.

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  4. Based on a true story. Navigate through ever-changing pools where the path can never be memorized. Solve puzzles with physics-based interactions and survive the entity on your trail. Experience the grim consequences of phone addiction. Can you solve the mystery of that fateful day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLSIDE VIGIL.

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  5. Overview Flux Empyrean is an open-world mystery game where your knowledge as a player is the main form of progression. Learn more about the world to solve puzzles and mysteries you discover, making use of a wide array of instruments at your disposal. Explore the ambient, atmospheric planet with views inspired by great vintage science fiction artists. The sky above you isn't just a skybox, eithe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flux Empyrean.

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  6. Circular Fallacy is a card-based narrative puzzle game with 3D scene perspective switching. The story is set in an unknown space where you wake up, having forgotten why you came here, and begin your journey to find yourself... But as the story unfolds, the interwoven layers of time and space make the world increasingly elusive. Can you uncover your original self? Perspective switching bring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circular Fallacy.

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  7. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 437 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving. The multiplayer of MirrorMoon EP lets players share Galaxy Maps with other players: the first explorers to land on a planet w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MirrorMoon EP.

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  8. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Vanished is an immersive, first-person puzzle adventure where an encroaching fog of forgetfulness which has robbed everyone at the Great Centers of Islamic Science of their memories and you must now battle against a mysterious foe to reclaim memory, history, and purpose. To escape the fog, you’ll need to follow a trail of hidden clues and overcome harrowing challenges to unravel the mystery beh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanished Puzzle Quest.

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  9. You don't remember how you got here. The room is cold. The walls are damp. A single lamp flickers on a desk where a typewriter sits waiting. You don't touch it. It doesn't matter. The keys start moving on their own. It has a question for you. "Do you want to play a game?" Welcome to The Quiet Room — a psychological horror deckbuilder where your words are your only weapon and the room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Quiet Room.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Science Simulator the science educational video game. explore, discover, learn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Science Simulator.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you will have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure.In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven Moon.

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  12. Lost Spirits is an FMV game. About the Game Every moment in the hospital leaves a mark... These marks are everywhere. The floors, the walls, the corridors—they are soaked in stories, in experiences, in things left unsaid. The clock on the wall starts ticking for you. The place where you fainted trembles for you. When you begin to sense us, a new tomorrow begins to take shape. The way your soul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Spirits.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    New update. - Spanish translation system. - New events. - New sounds. - A reference point on the screen to better access objects. (Only visible when you are near them). - More detailed objectives. - Environment improvements. - More detailed story progress. - Some minor bugs fixed. Important Note: This game focuses on exploration and gradually creates tension to offer a deeper experience. The sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual.

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  14. OLYEN is a first-person puzzle and exploration game set in a forgotten valley once inhabited by four sages. Across ruins, mechanisms, and impossible structures, you’ll uncover their scattered writings notes, diaries, and reports that piece together a non-linear story of knowledge, ambition, and loss. Every puzzle in OLYEN is part of a larger mechanism. As you explore, you’ll observe how each ele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OLYEN.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 407 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Files.

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  16. 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Havsala: Into the Soul Palace.

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  17. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    97% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Explore the Universe at All Known Scales Orders of Magnitude is an immersive educational experience that guides you through the Universe at various scales. Travel along a seamless linear path to explore all known physical sizes, from the cosmic to the subatomic. Explore all that there is, from galaxies and stars to neurons and atomic nuclei. This journey through different scales is based on accura… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orders of Magnitude.

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  18. Bogdan's Cross is an action-adventure game set in the tumultuous era of the Crusades. Follow the journey of Bogdan, a humble shepherd boy, as he rises to become a legendary Templar knight. Traverse stunning landscapes, uncover hidden tales and mysteries, and confront shadows of doubt and despair. While grounded in historical accuracy, the game takes creative liberties to weave a captivating fictio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bogdan's Cross.

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  19. THE CASE Nine years ago, the celebrated neurologist Dr. Alistair Blackwood vanished from his own institution, the Blackwood Sanatorium. At the same time, the last of his young patients in a "revolutionary" pediatric neurology program were quietly discharged. The police investigation went cold. The building was left to decay. But the locals say the crying never stopped. Hired by an anonym… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amygdala Protocol.

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  20. Immersive GameplayIn Death & Taxes, the realms of D&D and the video game universe entwine to create a never-before-seen experience. Traverse through the depth of gameplay where your every strategic choice weaves the story of your adventurer. Join forces with others to overcome the trials of this ever-evolving world, or go forth on your own to craft a unique destiny. ​ ​Throughout your od… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death & Taxes Multiplayer RPG.

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  21. Note: This Historic Helix project is Regularly Updated Based on Player FeedbackHunt the Six "Super Artifacts"Historic Helix is a top-down action-adventure built around exploration, instant progression, and route choice. Expand a treasure map overworld, enter new levels, collect artifacts that upgrade you on pickup, and track down six major relics tied to the Helix project, changing how y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Historic Helix.

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  22. SOMETHING IS HIDING ON THE ISLAND OF LEILBentley is on a mission to find his mother, Samantha, after she disappeared during an archaeological trip to the medieval settlement of Leil. Traveling to the island shrouded in shadow and mystery, Bentley blindly follows to bring her back – but the time-locked, blood-thirsty creatures of Leil await. Loosely based on Dante’s Inferno, you will venture thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Leil.

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  23. When you are staring at the stars, the stars are also staring at you.   Tide of Lone Stars is an ADV / AVG with conventional gameplay and unconventional apocalyptic sci-fi narration. As the disabled girl living outside the walls, Blanka, you will meet a strange man, Adrian. An amazing adventure of "Love, Rebirth and Death" is about to begin. Climate deterioration, famine, wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide of Lone Stars-孤星之潮-.

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  24. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fight against brain-rot in this story-driven educational physics puzzle game. You will need to learn and apply high school physics concepts to solve increasingly challenging problems and uncover a galaxy spanning plot. When you have finished, you will be able to take a college level physics course. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Newton's Fourth Law.

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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 760 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

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  28. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    All The Delicate Duplicates is a short single player first-person narrative game that toys with the concept of time: reality isn’t stable or linear here, but unfurls across a storyworld that bends, flexes and (in some instances) duplicates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All the Delicate Duplicates.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 1,078 reviews

    Castle Flipper is a unique chance to become a medieval royal craftsman. You can re-arrange the castle, at your own discretion. Breathe a whole new life into the old rooms and prepare a great feast for the king! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Flipper.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,406 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Da Vinci.

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  31. Will You Be Able to Recognize Yourself? Step into the shoes of Sipriest, a gruff and solitary man no longer capable of recognizing his own reflection. Every attempt to observe himself unveils an altered, unfamiliar face. As his body feels like a puppet controlled by an intangible force, Sipriest’s fractured life takes a sharp turn when he begins to hear a soft, disembodied female voice guiding him… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Splitting Image.

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  32. Chill Panda is based on a unique mobile application championed by the National Health Service (NHS) digital app store in the UK. It was designed in collaboration with a child psychologist to teach children to manage their feelings and stay healthy. It introduces the importance of activity, relaxation and distraction to cope with difficult emotions. Chill Panda also encourages healthy habits such a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill Panda.

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  33. Trapped Together is a co-op puzzle game about two friends on the brink of financial ruin who accept a mysterious offer: participate in the Neural Link Interface Experiment. Promising a “perfect body” and a safe test environment, the experiment quickly reveals its true nature. The participants are forced in robotic bodies and send through a series of extreme, high-stakes puzzle trials designed to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped Together.

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  34. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    See also More from XD About the GameFrom the creators of Scale Enchanter, Chords Enchanter is a music puzzle game intended for those who want to practice chord building in a relaxing and completely imersive environment. Chord BuildingMade for any music student or master that wants to practice chord building. 140+ ChordsOver 140 chords to build from 10 differente chord types.Fully Imersive Env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chords Enchanter.

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    You are a Soul awakened in the dark dimension of the Abyss. This place, where reality is woven from the memories of forgotten souls and emotions, reveals a vast, open world full of symbolic, surreal structures and mysterious constructs that hold a hidden metaphor for the truth of your existence. Striving to find yourself, you journey through the desolate expanse, discovering traces left by other … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nearborn.

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  36. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    About EXOTERRA: A Space JourneyIn EXOTERRA: A Space Journey, the player takes on the role of Gina Chun, an astronaut aboard a spacecraft on a crucial journey through the cosmos. Suddenly, and for unknown reasons, Gina awakens completely alone: the ship has been disconnected and is left in the cold, endless void of space. What happened? Where is the rest of the crew? These questions will follow the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXOTERRA: A Space Journey.

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  37. Bhangarh: The Untold Story Bhangarh: The Untold Story is a psychological survival horror experience set in the cursed ruins of India’s most haunted fort. The Real Bhangarh Bhangarh Fort is a real location in Rajasthan - often called the most haunted place in Asia. Built in the 16th century by Raja Madho Singh, the fort now stands abandoned, shrouded in mystery. According to legend, a sor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bhangarh: The Untold Story.

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  38. DescriptionThe forest village of Maevor has gone completely silent. No lights, no voices, not even the sound of footsteps. The locals have vanished, swallowed by a presence that watches from the treetops. As the lone hunter sent to investigate, you enter the cursed woods to uncover what happened and confront the harpy‑vampire demon that now rules the night. In Maevor, sound is everything, and eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAEVOR.

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  39. Play as Blin Albius, a Knowledge Seeker apprentice, part of a profession dedicated to studying creatures, plants, minerals and the natural order of the worldYour training revolves around observing, sketching, gathering and understanding everything around you. Your progress depends on paying attention, drawing what you find, studying how the world works, identifying ingredients, investigating creat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EONIA Revelations.

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  40. Dive into the cosy world of Kamata, where you'll join Nia on a quest to clean up waste that's clogging her beautiful island of Zimzemba. Help Nia recycle trash, earn some pocket money, make friends, upgrade her equipment to tackle new challenges, and uncover the mystery of who is behind the massive pollution. Kamata offers an impactful experience for players looking to make a difference in our env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamata.

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  41. Ghost Circuit is a first-person exploration and stealth game about urban trespass and the stories buried beneath forgotten structures. You play as Kalen, a lone urban explorer drawn to the silence of abandoned industrial sites. These are places no one talks about. Towers left unfinished. Facilities evacuated without notice. Some are decades old. Some feel like everyone left yesterday. Surveillanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Circuit.

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  42. Game Description You will go undercover as a security guard to infiltrate the Jinxiu Apartment complex, which is slated for demolition. The building is shrouded in the shadow of serial murders: a female author's bizarre hanging, an editor's mysterious drowning, a security guard's accidental fall, and a resident's brutal stabbing. All the while, the killer, calling himself "Frogman," ope… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 金宵公寓事件.

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  43. "Daydream" is an adventure-based puzzle game. The story takes place in today's society, with a young girl studying at school as the background. In her spare time, she would secretly read some classic novels and other works to relieve the pressure of study. By chance, she triggered the ability to enter the world of books. She would go on adventures and solve puzzles in the fantasy world, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 白日梦Daydream.

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  44. 3D third-person game that will take you on an adventure to an island in strange times. Discover your character's ability to survive and develop a long-term metapsychic story. The game allows you to simulate the character's survival needs and find meaning in adventure, and create a bond with the other characters in the game, to develop their ability to control the elements of the island. The stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nirvana, Origin of Fate.

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  45. Master Your Memory!Dive into the ultimate memory challenge with over 1,000 unique cards! This isn't your average matching game – it's a brain-teasing adventure that will keep you coming back for more. Your Game, Your Way Three Game Modes: Cozy Mode - Relax and play at your own pace ⏱️ Normal Mode - Test your skills against the clock Challenge Mode - Race the clock while matching cards … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re-Mind.

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  46. RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a multimodal project that experimentally combines book, game, and several other forms of design to reconstruct a piece of historical background on the Space Immigration Era from different perspectives. Game Introduction The game of RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a post-apocalyptic exploration-focused RPG set in the future era of Space Immigration. It is one piece of recorded d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RECORD_DrowsyVortex.

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  47. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    TRAVEL BACK IN TIME In the year 79 A.D the great volcano Mt.Vesuvius buried the ancient Roman town of Pompeii in a cataclysmic eruption. Today the famous ruins of Pompeii and it's inhabitants lay still for the world to see, but the ancient Pompeiians would not recognize their home if the were to see it. Travel back to the year 79 A.D before the eruption of Mt.Vesuvius and see the famous house of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roma VR - Domus.

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  48. Majoris Nightmare is a dark narrative-driven puzzle-adventure built around investigation, tension, and consequence. After tragedy shatters his life, Majoris enters a seemingly ordinary house in search of answers, believing its owner may be connected to his daughter's disappearance. Solving puzzles requires close attention to notes and details. Overlook them and you may find yourself lost. Face rar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majoris Nightmare.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Crave deep games that scratch the optimization itch?This non-linear, story-driven open-ended puzzle universe runs on the actual laws of of quantum physics. This game respects your intelligence and its complexity ranges from fully guided tutorials designed for absolute beginners to brutal quantum-algorithm puzzles that takes days to solve and asynchronous PvP battles where anything can happen. Ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Odyssey.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    STORY: Dilara joins her father Malik, a handyman tasked with refurbishing an old apartment in the city of Berlin, Germany. In the course of their extensive renovation work, Dilara digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses and former companions of the apartment's previous inhabitants. With each new find, Malik tells his daughter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Berlin Apartment.

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