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Looking for games like Tessera? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Unfinished Swan, Puzzles Are Better Together or Dark Ride: Sweet Dreams.

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  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 1,696 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    The Unfinished Swan is a game about exploring the unknown. The player is a young boy chasing after a swan who has wandered off into a surreal, unfinished kingdom. The game begins in a completely white space where players can throw paint to splatter their surroundings and reveal the world around them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unfinished Swan.

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  2. Sometimes, the perfect evening doesn’t need much. A quiet room. A beautiful view. A few puzzle pieces… and maybe someone you care about beside you. Puzzles Are Better Together brings the familiar comfort of jigsaw puzzles into a warm, cozy 3D world made for slowing down, switching off, and simply enjoying the moment. Grab your favorite drink, put on your headphones, and settle in. Ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzles Are Better Together.

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  3. Dark Ride: Sweet Dreams is a cozy VR experience inspired by classic theme park dark rides — indoor attractions where visitors travel through themed scenes that tell a story through immersive environments, sound, lighting, and special effects. In VR, the experience goes one step further: you're not just watching the ride, you're fully surrounded by a dream world. But you're not limited to your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Ride: Sweet Dreams.

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  4. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Take a break from life and enjoy a Liminal Space Holiday. A Relaxing Liminal Space Adventure full of Beautiful Atmospheric Nostalgic Locations and Artwork. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Space Holiday.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 524 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 4 reviews

    Fract Osc is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRACT OSC.

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  6. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 2,285 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 17 reviews

    A third-person exploratory action/adventure title in which a boy ends up on a mysterious island and makes his way through its highly stylized environments, containing puzzles and slight navigation challenges, to get to the bottom of why he's ended up there and to reach the end of the road he's inadvertently begun to travel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RiME.

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  7. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 3,584 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Call of the Sea is a first-person adventure puzzle game set in the 1930's that tells the story of Norah, a woman on the trail of her missing husband's expedition. The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. It’s an otherworldly tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Sea.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Aleph is a short experimental creation, featuring four surreal vignettes, anchored by two elements: [Screen] and [Cube], illustrating a journey of future humans who gather fragmented relics of knowledge from bygone eras. Immerse yourself in a first-person cozy exploration journey with collecting elements User-friendly operating tips with game controller supported, could make it an ideal st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aleph.

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  10. 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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  11. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 637 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Moncage is an adventure puzzle game, where the player will explore a lonely world trapped in a mysterious cubic device. Each face of this cubic device will display a different scene. The player will navigate through the island and the factory by finding the connections among the scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moncage.

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  12. Homeward Wanderer is a cozy open-world adventure. Play as an astronaut crash-landed on an alien planet. Upgrade your jetpack, solve puzzles, gather ship parts, and befriend native creatures. Experience a stress-free journey home as the world's colors and music transform around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homeward Wanderer.

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  13. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 241 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 16 reviews

    [Media 2048026] Shape of the World A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shape of the World.

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  14. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Niko is a spiritual journey through the dreams, where adventure, puzzles and mysteries come together in an oneiric and minimalist world. Dare to dream! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niko: Through The Dream.

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  17. In The Lonely Meadow, you are a wandering spirit in a silent world. Glide over yellow plains to spark vibrant life in your wake and seek out 16 shattered landmarks. Reassemble the past to restore colour, sound, and soul to this forgotten sanctuary. Will you wake the meadow? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lonely Meadow.

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  18. Join Dalia, the Nature Witch, on a heartwarming journey to restore her hometown. Tidy spaces, design magical rooms, solve gentle puzzles, and soothe magical creatures affected by mysterious corruption bringing warmth and peace back to the town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Design and Conjure.

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  19. Cozy Gardener Simulator - a peaceful life where every flower you plant brings joy. Clean streets, grow gardens, help neighbors, and create beauty one task at a time. No stress, just cozy vibes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Gardener Simulator.

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  20. Invisible Services is a minimalist puzzle game with Pixel Art GIF and photographs, inspired by artists who base their work on merging photographs and drawings. Have you ever wondered why small things in our daily lives happen? For example, invisible employees who get your glasses dirty when you take them off your face. Automatically saved parts so you never lose your progress 5 Beautiful an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invisible Services - Pixel Art Jigsaw Puzzle.

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  21. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 1,962 reviews
    Critic Score 46%Based on 6 reviews

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 4,022 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world. AER puts you in the shoes of Auk, a magical shape-shifting girl who can transform between human and bird. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AER Memories of Old.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 2,018 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny. Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game. Developed by Richard Perrin the creator of the white chamber with music by Wounds (Bartosz Szturgiewicz). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kairo.

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  24. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 2,249 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it. The procedurally generated islands are home to creatures natural and imagined, tranquil valleys and ruins with magical properties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proteus.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 848 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book. Fold and slide the beautifully crafted paper world to solve puzzles and discover secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tengami.

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  26. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    46% User Score Based on 74 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Perfect is virtual reality escapism at its purest. Leave behind the daily grind & slip away to beautiful relaxing locations, made possible through VR. Visit several stunning & interactive destinations, from sun-drenched beaches & peaceful mountains to the spectacular northern lights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect.

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

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

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  28. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 25%Based on 1 reviews

    Finding the Soul Orb is a medieval fantasy game. In it, you use your crossbow both as a weapon against werewolves as well as a tool to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding the Soul Orb.

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  29. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Aery – Vikings is a story-driven 3D flight exploration game in which you control a little bird that is on its journey to complete a shire impossible task of the gods. Make your journey through a wonderful, exciting, and breathtaking world and enjoy the feeling of flying on your search for Valhalla.Follow an interesting storyline through a peaceful and fantastical world to rescue the Vikings from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aery - Vikings.

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  30. Immerse yourself in STATIC : THE BEGINNING , a horror adventure where Clara's quiet evening turns into a nightmare. Navigate a Moroccan riad, face sinister cultists, battle terrifying monsters, and uncover dark secrets. Can you help Clara escape the horrors that await? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static: The Beginning.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure of gliding and battling through mystical lands in RINBO, where discovery awaits at every turn! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rinbo.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The sun had risen over the ancient civilization's city, yet the once vibrant and lively streets were now empty and quiet, filled only with the moans of the sick. The leaders gathered in their chambers, discussing the spreading sickness and their lack of a cure. They decided to send a little bird through a portal to search for a cure in other eras and that little bird is you! Enjoy a combat-free j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aery - Flow of Time.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    41% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A puzzle game about living structures that evolve every time you move. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Changes.

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  34. In this sandbox VR adventure you'll start with a blank canvas of empty land. Explore levels from many environments and find hundreds of unique items to keep for yourself or trade to grow your homestead into whatever you wish. Grow and harvest crops, hunt for the elusive Morel mushroom, and find rarities to give you valuable commodities for trade. Use your metal detector and trusty shovel to find a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morels: Homestead.

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  35. Dark Ride is a cozy VR theme park you explore at your own speed, with nothing chasing you and nothing to fail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Ride.

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  36. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Test your attention and go on a look for different items with your loved one. Explore the cozy waterways of the town on Valentine's Day and find all the hidden objects to make the black-and-white picture burst into bright colors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL: Valentine's Day.

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  37. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    «The Guardian of Nature» is a wholesome puzzle adventure game about the interconnectedness of nature, created in a wonderful hand-drawn and hand-animation style. You play as Henry, a Guardian of Nature who needs to go on a magical journey to save nature and The Tree of Life. Episode 1 is fully completed, and by purchasing it now, you will receive all future updates and episodes for free. CHANGE SI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guardian of Nature.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    TORIDORI 2 is the wonderful world of a photographer who is able to capture his dreams in the photo, but he can only take 2 shots per dream. The differences of some details will be the difference between these two shots. Carefully explore every corner and enjoy the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToriDori 2.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 147 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 5 reviews

    Wander around the Realm of Fiction to photograph dozens of whimsical creatures, Then befriend them through unique quests and minigames, from snowflake design, to tuning and playing crystal harps, to organizing parties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alekon.

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  40. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Atmospheric first person aventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through The Fragmentation.

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  42. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,530 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Harness the power of nature to overgrow lo-fi scenes of urban decay and manufactured landscapes. Create small plant-covered dioramas of brutalism and beauty by planting seeds, repurposing hundreds of discarded objects and creating unique structures for nature to reclaim. Dive into a relaxing sandbox mode with no goals, or take on a multi-chapter “campaign” where the task is to strike a balance be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloud Gardens.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    70% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to The Fabled Woods, a narrative adventure. Despite the picturesque beauty, ugly and terrible secrets lurk among the shifting boughs, darkness that no amount of dappled sunlight can erase. Take the first step, and experience an unforgettable journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fabled Woods.

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  44. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 26 reviews

    InnerSpace is a game about exploration, about player-driven moments both small and grandiose. Take your time, soar through the skies and dive through the oceans, and the secrets of the Inverse will reveal themselves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InnerSpace.

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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 784 reviews

    First-person escape game, playable solo, co-op, or pvp with up to 6 people. Solve riddles of a reclusive alchemist that trapped you in his workshop. Brew potions and overcome challenges as he laughs at your failures and makes light of your successes...But what if things are not what they seem? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape First Alchemist.

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  46. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Summertime Madness is a single-player first-person puzzle game.The player, in the role of a painter who has made a deal with the devil, has to find his way back to the real world after being cheated and trapped into one of his canvases. A dreamlike journey into a surreal world of the artist’s own creations where the atmospheric gameplay provides mysteries to discover, puzzles to solve and artistic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summertime Madness.

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  47. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 538 reviews

    Tales From Off-Peak City is a first-person adventure game series. Volume 1: Caetano's Slice is the first game of many in the anthology of Tales. While each 'Volume' is its own self-contained story and experience, taken together, they build towards the larger over-arching narrative of what’s really going on at the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street and what role you ultimately play in its fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Little Brother Jim alternates between the jeep parking game, and Paul's journey up to the hill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Brother Jim.

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  50. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 510 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 6 reviews

    Aporia: Beyond The Valley brings a unique approach to the art of storytelling, by not using text or dialogue. It offers new, interesting puzzle mechanics, and elaborate environmental storytelling within an immersive world. Aporia: Beyond The Valley is a first-person puzzle game set in the world of Ez’rat Qin. Explore a world filled with strange nature, ancient technology, and haunted by a spirit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aporia: Beyond The Valley.

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