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2020 PCNintendo Switch 14.99 € 👍 87 % Very positive, 2,267 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

You guide biologist Ellery Vas's diving suit across an alien ocean planet entirely through a minimalist map interface. Calm exploration, sample collecting and light puzzles drive an atmospheric story about loss and ecology.

What defines In Other Waters:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Cosy, great for unwinding

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Heaven's Vault

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2019 PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 21.99 € 👍 86 % Very positive, 2,209 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

As archaeologist Aliya you sail the rivers of the Nebula and gradually decipher an invented ancient script. Your translations and decisions shape the tale of a vanished civilisation.

Cradle

Strong, story-driven narrative

An atmospheric first-person sci-fi adventure in which you repair a mechanical companion in a desert and uncover the secret of an abandoned amusement park together.

Beautiful Desolation

Strong, story-driven narrative

An isometric point-and-click adventure set in a surreal, post-apocalyptic Africa, where two brothers uncover a family story after a mysterious monolith appears. Its strengths are atmosphere, a striking look and exploration.

Caravan SandWitch

Cosy, great for unwinding

A laid-back exploration adventure in which you drive your caravan across wide, sun-baked desert landscapes, scavenge and tinker, and uncover a personal story about community and loss.

Astrobotanica

Cosy, great for unwinding

As an alien biologist stranded on prehistoric Earth, you grow unknown plants, brew tonics and meet early humans. It blends survival, botany and discovery in an unusual setting.

Filament

Puzzles and brain teasers

A calm, fully narrated puzzle adventure where you use a cable-spooling suit to solve wire puzzles aboard a seemingly abandoned spaceship while uncovering its mystery.

The Dig

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic LucasArts point-and-click adventure in which a team of astronauts uncovers the secrets of a vanished alien civilization on a distant world. Moody science fiction with clever puzzles and a memorable score.

Off-Peak

Cosy, great for unwinding

A short, atmospheric exploration game set in a cathedral-like train station where you meet strangers, find secret passages and dig for records. The original soundtrack by Archie Pelago is the centerpiece.

The Gunk

Cosy, great for unwinding

As space hauler Rani, you use a vacuum-like arm to clean a toxic goo from an alien planet, uncovering secrets and a story about exploitation and nature. It is a short, relaxed adventure with light puzzles and traversal.

Myst V: End of Ages

Puzzles and brain teasers

The finale of the Myst series sends you through strange, freely explorable worlds in first person, solving environmental puzzles and piecing together the history of the D'ni from journals and clues. Your final choice decides the fate of that ancient civilization.

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