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2022PC, Steam 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.

  • Emotional impact
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
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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

91 %Match

2020USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified87 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Recursive Ruin: emotional impact, puzzles to figure out and a strong story.

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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Trauma

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Syberia

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The Unfinished Swan

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Underground Blossom

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The Last Campfire

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Metamorphosis

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RiME

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Ether One

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