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A third-person adventure set in a dystopian 1920s Paris where buildings crumble into sand. You play Léon, an orphan who can manipulate sand, searching for the truth behind the city's collapse.

  • Historical setting
  • Lore and world history
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Lots to discover

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In short: Games like Wonderfall

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Wonderfall special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Arida: Backland's Awakening

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2019PEGI 3PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified90 % positive−65 % 3.39 € 1.18 €

Brings what grabs you about Wonderfall: a historical setting, a deep world history and lots to discover.

You explore the parched Brazilian backlands in an adventure with survival elements, gathering items, solving quests and piecing together what happened to Cicera. The barren, atmospheric landscape is the heart of the experience.

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Pentiment

Historical setting

A narrative murder-mystery set in 16th-century Bavaria, styled like an illuminated manuscript. Your conversations and choices reshape the fate of a village and its abbey over 25 years.

Scarlet Deer Inn

Lavish presentation

A dark medieval folk tale presented in an embroidered style, where everyday village chores and gossip hide sinister secrets underneath. The metadata suggests an atmospheric platforming adventure.

Call of the Sea

Lore and world history

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.

Beautiful Desolation

Lore and world history

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.

After Us

Lavish presentation

You play Gaia, a life-bringer wandering a surreal, deserted world to free the spirits of the last animals. An atmospheric, emotional platforming adventure with striking visuals and an ecological message.

Residue: Final Cut

Historical setting

In Residue you wander through the rusting ship wrecks of the former Aral Sea in Uzbekistan while uncovering a personal family drama. Its main appeal is the richly detailed recreation of this fascinating and unsettling real-world place.

Shenmue II

Historical setting

Ryo Hazuki continues his quest for revenge across Hong Kong, Kowloon and Guilin. Its detailed, lived-in world, side jobs, martial arts fights and slow, deliberate storytelling set it apart.

Paradise Lost

Lore and world history

An atmospheric first-person narrative adventure in which you wander a vast underground bunker in an alternate post-war world, confronting grief, loss and retrofuturistic technology. The pace is slow and gameplay takes a back seat to the story.

The Forgotten City

Historical setting

A time-loop mystery set in a Roman city where any sin kills everyone. You question residents, exploit the repeating day, and unravel the secret through conversation, deduction and moral choices.

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