Games like The Vessel

In "Sigma Theory: Global Cold War," you lead your country's Sigma division to harness a groundbreaking scientific discovery before other superpowers do, utilizing a team of elite agents and advanced technology to gain an edge in the global race for dominance. This turn-based strategy game from the creators of "Out There" features espionage, diplomacy, and research, with the potential to reshape the world's political and financial landscape.

"Between Horizons" is a 2.5D pixel art adventure game set aboard the Zephyr, humanity's first generation ship. As Stella, the Chief of Security, you must investigate a conspiracy that threatens the ship's mission and social order. With a branching narrative and semi-open world, this game offers increased player agency in the investigation process and challenges players to make tough decisions that will question their moral compass.

"Code 7" is an episodic hacking thriller game where you play as a hacker named Alex trapped on a eerie space station. Your goal is to save the world from a sinister A.I. by using your hacking skills to gather information, navigate through dangerous situations, and uncover the monsters lurking in the shadows. The game features a blend of analog and digital worlds and encourages players to use their imagination.

"The Away Team" is a sci-fi, narrative-driven game where players lead ordinary people who survived an alien attack. Players must manage the crew, manage resources, and navigate political and ethical dilemmas while trying to find a way back to Earth. The game features branching dialogue options and consequences, with multiple endings based on the choices made.

"Orion Trail" is a humorously written, high-stakes space journey filled with random encounters and dangerous locales. Name your crew after friends and manage resources such as food, fuel, and hull strength while facing bizarre creatures and challenges. Away missions offer rewards but also increase risks for your crew's survival. [ 399 characters]

"Starship Traveller" is a sci-fi PC game where you captain the starship Traveller, thrown into an unknown universe after passing through a black hole. Your mission is to find a way back to Earth while encountering alien races and planets. The game features physics-based dice rolling for battles, auto-mapping, and an auto-updated adventure sheet to keep track of your progress.

"Omen Exitio: Plague" is a Lovecraftian adventure game where you play as Dr. Jake Huntington, a military doctor investigating a mysterious disease threatening human extinction with potentially preternatural origins. Set in 1896 Zanzibar, you'll explore dark conspiracies and intrigues, pushing the boundaries of human intellect to uncover the truth and save humanity. The game is inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s, offering a unique and immersive experience.

In Void Sails, you captain a flying ship navigating an uncharted solar system to find your missing father. Explore mysterious worlds, collect occult artifacts, and engage in ship-to-ship battles against hostile forces. Your choices influence the story’s outcome as you upgrade your ship, meet unique characters, and uncover dark cosmic secrets.

"Overboard! is a single-player mystery point-and-click game with a wonderfully hilarious story and great visuals and music. As the player who committed a murder on a cruise ship, your goal is to avoid detection by blackmailing, lying, stealing, and more. With a dynamic narrative clockwork, the game offers a highly replayable detective experience as you navigate a simulated story-world with time always ticking."

Out There: Ω Edition is a survival space exploration game that combines roguelike, resource management, and interactive fiction elements. As an astronaut awakening from cryonics in a distant part of the galaxy, you must navigate hostile space, gather resources, and encounter intelligent species to survive. The game features a rich narrative with ancient powers and the fate of mankind at stake, offering a thought-provoking and immersive experience.