In the same spirit
Games like Observеr: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Observеr (2017): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Observеr (18)
Pathologic 3: Quarantine
RPG by Ice-Pick Lodge (2025) · ≈ 4h
★ 3.94
The Forgotten City
RPG by Modern Storyteller (2021) · ≈ 9h
Metacritic 85★ 4.23
Layers of Fear 2
Adventure by Bloober Team (2019) · ≈ 7h
Metacritic 68★ 3.32
Memoria
RPG by Daedalic Entertainment (2013) · ≈ 9h
Metacritic 79★ 3.27
Dying Light: The Beast
RPG by Techland (2025) · ≈ 22h
Critics 82/100★ 3.88
The Outer Worlds 2
RPG by Obsidian Entertainment (2025) · ≈ 45h
Critics 83/100★ 3.64
ECHO
RPG by GameLoop (2016) · ≈ 8h
Metacritic 76★ 3.58
AI2U: With You 'Til The End
RPG by AlterStaff (2026)
Lightracer: For Judge
RPG by Smartmelon Games (2025)
Riven: The Sequel to Myst
Adventure by Noodlecake Studios (1997) · ≈ 6h
Metacritic 83★ 4.08
LISA
RPG by Dingaling (2014) · ≈ 12h
Metacritic 78★ 4.26
Sunless Sea
RPG by Failbetter Games (2015) · ≈ 62h
Metacritic 81★ 3.7
Shadowrun: Hong Kong
RPG by Harebrained Schemes (2015)
Critics 78/100★ 4.02
Minds Beneath Us
RPG by BearBoneStudio (2024)
★ 4.43
The Longing
RPG by Studio Seufz (2020) · ≈ 33h
Metacritic 79★ 3.4
Arboria
RPG by Dreamplant (2021)
Metacritic 75
Fear & Hunger
RPG by Miro Haverinen (2018) · ≈ 20h
★ 3.72
Arco
RPG by Antonio Uribe (2024)
★ 3.51