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Looking for games like what-if? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Universe Has No Favorites, Terminal Tales: An Interactive Fiction Anthology or Whisperborn: Child of the Forest.

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  1. Is this game for you? Do you like medium length texts? Do you want a more intense experience and like to think about problems? Do you love deep sci-fi worlds full of mystery and exploration, with a focus on story and atmosphere? Do you like to solve puzzles and do you like it to be exciting at the same time? If you think so, then this is the game for you! Interactive fiction, visual novel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe Has No Favorites.

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  2. OverviewTerminal Tales is an anthology of six complete parser-based text adventures, lovingly crafted in the tradition of classic interactive fiction. Each game offers a unique story, setting, and set of challenges—from investigating a government cover-up at an abandoned research facility to diving into a drowned cathedral in search of ancient technology. Type commands like LOOK, GO NORTH, TAKE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Tales: An Interactive Fiction Anthology.

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  3. Whipserborn is a dark, 2D roguelike set in a sentient forest shaped by sorrow, memory, and something older than death. You awaken as one of many lost souls—trapped in a realm between dream, death, and forgotten truth—searching for who you were, and why you're still here.   Whipserborn doesn’t tell its story directly. Everything you see—the shapes of trees, the enemies you fight, the sounds, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisperborn: Child of the Forest.

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  4. In search of the “Colossi” — ancient beings capable of guiding them in their search for the Seven Keys of Eden — the Envoys of the Spirits begin their journey through the living forests of Panfa. But their quest is soon disrupted when the creatures of the land are consumed by a dark energy, plunging the world into chaos. Joined by Mhalka, a scholar from an ancient tribe, the group ventures deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akasha: Taliokata's Tomb.

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  5. The Guiding Spirit is a deeply personal fantasy story-simulator where your heroes (or villains!) think for themselves. You are not the protagonist - you create them, you guide them, and... well, you might just be the reason everything goes horribly wrong. Over a thousand handcrafted scenes and hundreds of character customization options - brought to life through hand-drawn illustrations in a clas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guiding Spirit.

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  6. Hi, I am Noname! Can you solve my puzzle? Dive into a world of riddles and uncover the hidden six-digit keys to advance. With challenging puzzles, hints to guide you, and secrets to discover, this game tests your logic and wit. Solve every enigma and claim for the victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to T1WRE3: NONAME.

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  7. For the Most up to date version  go to steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/3377840/Jeff_and_Crackhead/ If you like what you see. Dont forget to click that wishlist button! thank you GAMEPLAY Overworld If you’ve ever played Mario & Luigi, you’ll feel right at home here. Explore the overworld as Jeff and Crackhead, conquering top-down platforming challenges and solving clever puzzles using … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jeff and Crackhead.

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  8. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Cat's Request is a fantastic point-and-click adventure in which you play as Ash the alien cat and his virtual assistant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat's Request.

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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    And The Sun Went Out What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe. Find out who is murdering scientists and what this has to do with the random disappearances of the sun. This is your journey, and only your choices can expose the truth. Approximately 600,000 words and 2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choices That Matter: And The Sun Went Out.

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  10. Join the community About the Game "They sold us a brighter future. They delivered the end of the world."Hello Sunshine is a mystery survival RPG set in the sun-scorched ruins of a corporate empire. You play the final employee. Your mission: reach the tower at the end of the road, and help decide the fate of what remains of this world. To survive the blistering heat and deadly sun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Sunshine.

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  11. Arrowflight Station - a remote research facility in the depths of a sea of fog, built in the shadow of a massive exoskeleton. Only five crew members remain. You were supposed to be evacuated weeks ago. Now your sanity and your supplies are running out, as a violent fog storm has cut off any contact to the outside world. Coordinate a dwindling crew from a ramshackle comms room in order to survi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Fog Signals.

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    Bit Lost is a single-player atmospheric first-person game set inside a broken digital space. Explore fragments of consciousness to uncover what happened and find a way out. +You can now explore Bit Lost in a special split-screen co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIT LOST.

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  13. Step into the fractured mind of a dying scientist in Remembrance, a mind-bending VR puzzle adventure. Piece together broken memories, uncover devastating truths, and decide the fate of a world teetering on the edge of collapse. Will you save humanity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remembrance.

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  14. Ukrainians: Our battle is a visual novel that will give you a wide range of opportunities to explore life in the country during the war. Feel yourself in the role of a volunteer, on whose shoulders a great responsibility fell in one moment. The game is filled with various graphic scenes and deep text stories that will not leave anyone behind. What dynamics does the country live in during the war: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukrainians: Our battle.

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  15. Warning. This game is only in japanese language.sorry... Distribution is OK! If you do, I will be too happy to go on a space trip. But I would like you to put a spoiler warning in the title of the video. -Please create a Twitter (X) or Youtube account in advance to be able to view these sites! Also, if you play with too many people, you may soon The game might end too soon. Especially for distr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ViruStream.

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  16. 65%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Greetings, Humans! Would you █ike to work together on something special? Get ready for a puzzle Exp█rience Like no other! HUMAN MULTIPLAYER GAME is a Puzzle game Specifically designed for █umans – not Artificial intelligences – that puts real world cooperation to the test - decipher clues and decode data, collaborate and solve a Variety of challenges with others in order to progress. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Multiplayer Game.

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  17. A 60-minute adventure where all you do is glow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glow Box.

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  18. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    100% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Redacted] The Safehouse.

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  19. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Philosophical story about God of Madness and a self-playing chess that can be played only once. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Chess.

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  20. An Encouraging Warning! This game is based on real facts and techniques for wild food identification and preparation. If the idea of being able to find your own food the way our ancestors did interests you at all, I strongly encourage you to go out and try it yourself. However, this project is a starting point and not a comprehensive guide; please consult a resource specific to your area in or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildheart Gourmet.

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  21. .■Game Features.A text adventure game in which the player searches for the culprit through deduction and conversation. The game system is based on the motif of "Murder Mystery", a new genre of analog games. Even if you have never played "Murder Mystery" before, you can enjoy the game. It takes about 10 hours to complete the game. The game features multiple endings, with the end… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to マーダーミステリーパラドクス このひと夏の十五年.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Three Minutes To Eight is a mind bending pixel art adventure. A gaming experience threading the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible and yet remains elusive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Minutes To Eight.

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  23. After working all your life you have finally managed to build a device that allows you to travel between parallel worlds. will you be able to return home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voyager.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    82% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 10 reviews

    Voyage is a cinematic adventure game capturing the essence of shared exploration. Whether you decide to play by yourself or cooperatively, the journey will revolve around two survivors in search for answers of a long-forgotten past. Embark on a voyage, unravel a mystery and find a way home together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voyage.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    The Eternal Castle: Remastered is a remake of the original "Eternal Castle" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design. Numerous outlets have questioned the title's "lost game" backstory as almost no corroborating accounts have been found to verify the title's development backstory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Castle: Remastered.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 550 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Acolyte is a dynamic narrative experience that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely with unlimited dialogue options. Just like a real conversation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acolyte.

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  28. Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.PLOT 2050 AD Earth's natural resources are depleted and corporations are forced to expand their mining operations to neighbour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Earth?.

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  29. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The travelers is a 2d mmo and text-based adventure. explore a massive wasteland full of history and danger. discover items, build bases, engage in combat, or work together to solve the world's hidden mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the travelers.

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  30. Your ship has crashed. You're stranded on an unknown planet. There's only one thing left to do... Get Off The Rock. Off The Rock is a 2D sci-fi fantasy survival adventure that blends exploration, crafting, combat, and discovery into a vast universe filled with strange creatures, dangerous enemies, and mysterious worlds. After crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, you'll need to gather resources… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Off The Rock.

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  31. True Crime Engine is built around one idea: giving you a case and letting you investigate it yourself. Each case starts with a set of materials like documents, photos, recordings, messages, witness statements or anything else the author decided to include. From there, it is up to you to work out where to look next. Cases can take you outside the game. You might need to search the web, look up a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Crime Engine.

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  32. Pixelated Reverie is a unique puzzle-platformer where players can swap between both characters and dimensions. Control Lilien McKavish, a young scientist searching for her father, and Del, an AI searching for their purpose, as they work together to uncover the mystery of this digital world. Move between 2D and 3D spaces, utilising the unique abilities of the characters to solve mind-bending puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelated Reverie.

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  33. A RETRO-inspired 3D Action Adventure. End's Reach II is an exploration-heavy action adventure game set in an atmospheric and ambient science-fiction world. Gather weapons, guns, powers, collectibles, and utilize the new first-person gameplay mode in all new dungeons and levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End's Reach II: Wake of Reason.

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  34. "...find what has been calling out to you for all these years." You were selected to join a team sent into an abandoned mansion to retrieve an artifact of upmost importance. When you arrive at the mansion, you find it overrun with monsters all with one common goal: to get rid of you in brutal fashion. Solve complicated puzzles, cooperate with your team, use whatever you can find to sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet Mansion.

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  35. Retro terminal mystery: explore a live IBM PS/2, decode corrupted logs, and learn who waits behind the blinking prompt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Terminal.

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  36. LabRATory is a co-op puzzle-platformer where two scientists are turned into the creatures they’ve been studying - RATS! Play as Edwin von Braun and Lila Redwood, each with their own unique abilities and a shared tail-connection mechanic. Use your tails, brains, and teamwork to solve physics-based puzzles and uncover the story behind the experiment gone wrong. Local Co-OpTeam up with a friend as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LabRATory.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Neve is the ultimate game for fans of interactive fiction and narrative adventures with an engaging and emotionally impactful story. After an unexpected interference in its route, the ship Argo makes a forced landing on the mysterious planet Lemnos. You'll take on the role of Captain Jasmina who, trapped inside a cryogenic capsule, must lead her two crew members, Hilas and Atalanta, to manage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neve.

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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Planetologist is a top down shooter game in which you are a scientist who has to travel with your spaceship through different planets and with a portable scanner laboratory to collect all the information that your sensors can collect. Survives the dangers of different alien environments and finds in the confines of the galaxy a crew to help you survive your adventures. UPGRADE YOUR SHIP Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Planetologist.

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  39. Step aboard the Sentinel scientific vessel , which sent a distress signal before falling completely silent. As Elara Wynn, a researcher awakened from cryosleep aboard her own exploration ship, you find yourself at the heart of a mystery waiting to be unravelled. What begins as a routine rescue mission, soon becomes a journey through dimly lit corridors, abandoned terminals, and silent decks of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Whisper.

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  40. You and your partner are taken to a mysterious facility where communication and cooperation are your lifelines. This asymmetrical co-op adventure will have you uncover secrets that will shape the fate of Tomorrow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Are We?.

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  41. "A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Android Girl" — As Deputy Director of the AI Oversight Bureau, navigate the cyber metropolis alongside your robot assistant, Dill. Investigate rogue AI cases, uncover the truth behind dreams, and unlock multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 机影:夏夜梦寻.

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  42. Cone Punk is a challenging 2D platformer with 3D stop-motion characters, set in a whimsical post-apocalyptic world. Explore unique worlds, solve puzzles, and master precision platforming in this skill-based action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cone Punk.

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  43. Trapped in an isolated room, you're guided by a mysterious voice and monitored by cameras. Solve intricate puzzles to break free, but be warned: the initial sarcasm hides a dramatic and unsettling truth. Follow the instructions... if you dare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Follow the Instructions.

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  44. Play the role of a janitor who specializes in "unusual" orders. Clean up the most iconic locations in the world and uncover their (dirty) secrets. Highly guarded facilities, unusual situations, all that mess to deal with... sounds like a challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery Cleaner.

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  45. Embark on an extraordinary journey to the enigmatic Nawala Island, a remote paradise filled with curious villagers and an even more peculiar cult. Welcome to a 2D adventure like no other, where you'll recruit, befriend, and uncover the secrets of a world that worships "The Great Box" – a sentient fridge with a mission to end world hunger. To gain the trust of the villagers, you'll need… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Join Our Cult n Chill.

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  46. Lights out - cats out! Catch them before it's too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats Ritual.

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  47. Shadow Codex invites you into a mystical world where magic meets mystery. In this cooperative puzzle-horror game, you and your friends take on the roles of a daring explorer and wise researchers, each with your own crucial part to play. Set in an enchanted forest filled with secrets, you’ll need to communicate effectively and strategize together to uncover ancient truths and combat malevolent witc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Codex.

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  48. Five mysterious beings have gathered to create an archive that contains all forms of knowledge. As the primary archivist, converse with each entity to learn from their discoveries, and collect their findings to complete the archive. Decide whether to uncover their secrets and seek out their intentions. Key features: Unique puzzle design Branching, choice-based narrative Minimalist art-style an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ekphrasis.

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  49. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    King of Snatchers is a story-driven multiplayer snatching game where players will try to complete an investigative quest by an AI. Through this gaming platform, the AI will be able to gather data regarding a catastrophe set to happen in the future. Compete to gather important data. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Snatchers.

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  50. **Classic Mystery + Serial Killer + Completely Free-form Text Adventure** Catch the killer... or cooperate to stop time? --- This is a detective game where you play as a middle-aged inspector searching for a terrifying serial killer in an isolated village. However, as a player, if you uncover the killer's motives, you might find yourself considering whether to cooperate with them to ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 《道格拉斯警督的日记》.

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