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2022PCSteam Deck playable78 % positive14.79 €

A surreal puzzle adventure in which you play a despondent artist wandering an endlessly fractal world with mind-bending physics. Its bittersweet story drifts steadily into the dreamlike.

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  • Distinctive, stylised art style
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The closest matches for Recursive Ruin are Call of the Sea, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Underground Blossom. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Recursive Ruin special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Call of the Sea

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2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified88 % positive19.99 €

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Lots to discover

As Norah in the 1930s, you hunt for your missing husband on a mysterious South Pacific island, solving many puzzles along the way. Its blend of Lovecraftian mystery, gorgeous visuals and a personal story sets it apart.

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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

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A stylish puzzle adventure set in a surreal hotel, where you play a woman unraveling a layered mystery told through stark black-and-white art, film noir influences and clever riddles. Non-linear exploration and a notebook full of clues give a genuine detective feel.

Papo & Yo

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Syberia

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The Room Three

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Fran Bow

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Braid: Anniversary Edition

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Puzzles and brain teasers

A story-driven point-and-click adventure set in the 90s: as journalism student Kathy you investigate your grandfather's mysterious death. Moody mystery, pixel art and classic inventory puzzles shape the journey.

Metamorphosis

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Playing as Gregor Samsa turned into a bug, you explore a surreal Kafka-inspired world of giant everyday objects in first person. Puzzles and platforming drive a quirky, strange story.

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