Games like The Library at the End of the World

86%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

atmosphere, grinding

86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

An indie storytelling experience that goes beyond the lanes of the here and now into distant memories of a future planetary collapse. Destabilize the present and plunge into a neon psychohistory of a bizarre entity in distress. This is not a game about minigolf.

94%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

monetization

94% User Score Based on 248 reviews

You play as the Professor, on a mission to find the sunken city of Houston. Things have been getting worse for the few surviving colonies of Earth as their resources dwindle and a corrupting algae bloom threatens all that remains. For years you've been systematically exploring the wastes without any sign of the ruins. Your main companions on your mission are ARORA, an AI who's been humanity's guid…

85%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

89% User Score Based on 2,312 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

In a future where humanity's ceaseless consumption has expanded out to encompass the stars, and Earth's last biological life clings to a poisoned planet, In Other Waters tells the story of Ellery Vas, a biologist who stumbles upon extraterrestrial life. When a routine exoplanet study goes wrong, and her partner Minae Nomura disappears into an alien ocean, Ellery is left with little more than an a…

A modern-day narrative mystery where players explore a seemingly ordinary laptop to uncover hidden layers of conspiracy, surveillance, and stolen data. Blending investigative gameplay with branching choices and a grounded tech-thriller tone. Uncover the secrets hidden in plain sightWhen you pick up an old laptop at a local car boot sale, you’re not just getting a bargain - you’re inheriting a dig…

"Natures Ascendancy" is an immersive open-world survival game set on a mysterious alien planet teeming with ancient secrets and dangers. Players take on the role of Aya, a resourceful explorer stranded on the planet after her spacecraft crashes. As Aya navigates the lush and diverse environments, she must gather resources, craft tools and equipment, and uncover the truth behind the plane…

96%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 303 reviews

Elsinore is a time-looping adventure game set in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Elsinore combines strong social simulation elements, a dynamic story that reacts immediately to player decisions, and a world full of diverse characters with secrets to uncover. Can Ophelia prevent the tragedy that lies before her?

Restore a destroyed world through technology. ChronoRevert is a first-person 3D puzzle-platformer set in a post-apocalyptic future where the world has fallen to an unknown disaster. From a dingy underground bunker, you play as Hank, a cynical scientist and seemingly lone survivor, using decaying machines to uncover the truth and undo what’s been lost. Through your equipment you can experience wor…

Embark on a mysterious journey through a fractured realm where eras clash and realities intertwine. The Infernalist tests the boundaries between realities combining fantasy and science fiction elements in a unique and captivating way. The Infernalist is a compelling point-and-click adventure where you dive into a rich narrative filled with exploration, puzzles, and turn-based combat, all set ag…

Shattered Haven is a gripping text-based survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by relentless storms. In this harrowing adventure, you step into the role of a leader in a shattered sanctuary, where every decision you make could mean the difference between survival and ruin. As the storm clouds gather and the winds howl, you’ll face challenging choices that test your strategic skill…

70%Game Brain Score

story, music

gameplay, replayability

70% User Score Based on 140 reviews

The Next World is a strategic visual novel telling the story of a crashed colony ship and its ragged group of survivors, trying to make a new life on the wrong planet. Craft plans, make decisions, and manage your colony's limited resources in a desperate fight to stay alive.