Games like Valley of Shadow

Spoiler Warning: This game contains major spoilers for The Witness. The game assumes that you have previously played and learned every mechanic (excluding the hidden ones) in The Witness. The 12th WitCup took place on May 14, 2022. The problem was given by @Leaving Leaves. The goal of the puzzle is to understand the structure of a seemingly complicated configuration of elements from The Witness, a…

The Witness is a first-person puzzle adventure game set on a mysterious, abandoned island. players explore the island and solve puzzles to uncover its secrets. With over 500 puzzles, the game offers a challenging and immersive experience that tests player's problem-solving skills and creativity.

"Ether One" is a first-person adventure game that explores the human mind's fragility through two paths. One path is a story exploration without puzzles, while the other involves solving complex puzzles to restore patients' life-changing events. The game offers accessible and optional challenging environmental puzzles, encouraging players to solve them with friends and family. It brings back pen and paper puzzle-solving for a nostalgic experience.

"Hindsight" is a single-player arcade game that explores the marvelous and highly emotional story of a woman's life. Players revisit her childhood home and sort through personal belongings, stepping through windows to memories frozen in time. By paying attention to the little things left behind, players piece together memories and shift their viewpoint to pull deeper into the past, ultimately deciding what to take with them and what to leave behind. Fans of narrative exploration games may also enjoy "A Memoir Blue."

"Heal is a single-player, mystery point-and-click game with an absorbing story, exceptional music, and stunning visuals. It's an experimental 2D puzzle-adventure game, handmade in Finland, with minimal dialogue and text, relying instead on its obscure atmosphere to drive the narrative. Get ready to explore an abstract world filled with atmospheric puzzles and nostalgic melodies."

"Viewfinder is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with an interesting plot, outstanding gameplay, and unique atmosphere. Using an instant camera, players can bring pictures to life and reshape the world in this mind-bending first-person adventure. The player-driven narrative and exploration of multiple hub worlds allow for a customizable experience, inviting both casual and dedicated players to find answers to the impossible."

"Filament is a single-player mystery adventure game with an intriguing story, spectacular game mechanics, great visuals, and stunning music. You'll explore a space-age facility, solving challenging puzzles and uncovering a wholesome, yet dense atmosphere. Despite lots of grinding, the game's exceptional quality makes it worth the effort, providing an engaging and enjoyable experience."

What Remains of Edith Finch is a BAFTA-winning game that explores the mysterious death of the Finch family members, one by one. As Edith, you'll uncover your family's past by experiencing the day of each relative's death in a series of first-person vignettes, each with its unique gameplay and tone. The game aims to help Edith understand why she is the only Finch left alive.

In "Ghost on the Shore," you play as a ghostly figure named Charlie, who has the power to possess and control other characters. The game is a narrative-driven, supernatural adventure that explores themes of memory, identity, and loss. With a unique blend of puzzle-solving and exploration, players will uncover the mysteries of a remote fishing town while navigating Charlie's own complex past.

"Call of the Sea" is a first-person adventure game set in the 1930s. Play as Norah, a woman searching for her missing husband in the uncharted islands of the South Pacific. Uncover the secrets of a lost civilization and solve intricate puzzles to advance the narrative-driven story. The game features stunning art deco-inspired visuals and a captivating original soundtrack.