In the same spirit

Games like Shadowmatic: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Shadowmatic (2015): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Shadowmatic (18)

Pushmo Action by Intelligent Systems (2011) ★ 4.29 Lumines Electronic Symphony Puzzle by Q Entertainment (2012) Critics 87/100★ 4.13 Lumines Live! Strategy by Q Entertainment (2006) ★ 4.24 Tukoni: Forest Keepers Adventure by Dream Operator (2026) Metacritic 87★ 4.06 Machinarium Adventure by Amanita Design (2009) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 85★ 4.18 Lumines Puzzle by Gameloft (2004) Critics 85/100★ 4.15 Pajama Sam In: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside Adventure by Humongous Entertainment (1996) ★ 4.2 Super Scribblenauts Platformer by 5th Cell (2010) Critics 85/100★ 4.03 Crashmo Action by Intelligent Systems (2012) Critics 83/100★ 4.16 Samorost 3 Adventure by Amanita Design (2016) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 80★ 4.19 Is This Seat Taken? Adventure by Poti Poti (2025) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 79★ 4.24 Stretchmo Strategy by Intelligent Systems (2015) Critics 81/100★ 4.08 Botanicula Adventure by Amanita Design (2012) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 82★ 3.91 Pokémon Puzzle Challenge Strategy by Intelligent Systems (2000) ★ 3.99 Nairi: Tower of Shirin Adventure by HomeBearStudio (2018) Critics 78/100★ 4.06 Suika Game Puzzle by popIn (2021) ★ 3.92 Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Platformer by Good-Feel (2017) · ≈ 10h Critics 80/100★ 3.76 Papetura Adventure by Petums (2021) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 83★ 3.47