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We filtered the 50 games similar to Aviassembly down to the 30 that fit the “Narrative” category. SpaceEngine, L.A. Noire and Outer Wilds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Aviassembly.

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The best narrative games like Aviassembly

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Aviassembly. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1SpaceEngineClosest overall match

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration3DEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

SpaceEngine is a 1:1 scale science-based Universe simulator, featuring billions upon billions of galaxies, nebulae, stars, and planets, all shown at their full real-world scale.

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: tone.

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#2L.A. NoireClosest on world

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 86%· 36KIGDB89· 7

Year 2011Dev Team Bondi · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

It predates Aviassembly by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Outer WildsClosest on tone

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117

Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: world and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

It predates Aviassembly by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationDark

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationStealth

Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

It predates Aviassembly by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

It predates Aviassembly by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10The Last Clockwinder

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals and progression.

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#11Abzu

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

It predates Aviassembly by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Spirit and the Mouse

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: tone.

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#13Shadow of the Colossus

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFantasy

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals.

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#14Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRanged

Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65

Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Aviassembly.

It predates Aviassembly by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Antichamber

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6

Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.

Where it drifts furthest from Aviassembly: visuals.

It predates Aviassembly by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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