In the same spirit

Games like The Witness: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of The Witness (2016): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as The Witness (18)

The Talos Principle Indie by Devolver Digital (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 85★ 4.16 Samorost 3 Adventure by Amanita Design (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 80★ 4.19 No Man's Sky Adventure by Hello Games (2016) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 75★ 3.71 The Unfinished Swan Indie by Sony Interactive Entertainment (2012) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 81★ 3.57 Blue Prince Indie by Dogubomb (2025) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.16 Neva Indie by Nomada Studio (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.31 The Long Dark Indie by Hinterland Studio (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 76★ 3.91 Layers of Fear Indie by Bloober Team (2016) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 72★ 3.54 Gone Home Indie by The Fullbright Company (2013) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 86★ 3.73 ABZU Indie by Giant Squid (2016) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 83★ 3.91 FEZ Adventure by POLYTRON (2012) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 91★ 4.01 Pacific Drive Racing by Ironwood Studio (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.78 Braid Action by Hothead Games (2008) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 92★ 4.16 Stardew Valley Indie by Chucklefish (2016) · ≈ 13h Metacritic 89★ 4.39 Sunless Sea Indie by Failbetter Games (2015) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 81★ 3.7 Slime Rancher Indie by Monomi Park (2016) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 81★ 3.87 Core Keeper Adventure by Pugstorm (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.94 Thimbleweed Park Indie by Terrible Toybox (2017) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 84★ 4.08