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We filtered the 47 games similar to Day of the Tentacle down to the 16 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. 80 Days, Back to the Future: The Game and Machinarium top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Day of the Tentacle.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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Year 1993Dev LucasArts

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Day of the Tentacle is 80 Days — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Back to the Future: The Game and Machinarium follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Day of the Tentacle

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Day of the Tentacle. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

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80 Days

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

#2Back to the Future: The Game

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Back to the Future: The Game

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-FiFantasyHistoricalNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 2.3KIGDB68· 3

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping ranged combat

96

Machinarium

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-FiFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 20KIGDB88· 2

Year 2009Dev Amanita DesignOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping ranged combat

96

Broken Age

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloRangedFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

#5Myst: Masterpiece Edition

95

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiCasualNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 26

Year 2011Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping ranged combat

95

Myst

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiNarrativeExploration

IGDB55· 4OC75· 16

Year 1993Dev Cyan Worlds · Acclaim EntertainmentOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping ranged combat

#7Myst III: Exile

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Myst III: Exile

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiCasualNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 528

Year 2001Dev Presto Studios · Cyan WorldsOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping ranged combat

#8The Room Three

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The Room Three

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 13K

Year 2015Dev Fireproof GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

94

Samorost 3

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 5.4KIGDB79· 7OC78· 19

Year 2016Dev Amanita DesignOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping ranged combat

94

Samorost 2

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-Fi2DCasual

Steam👍 87%· 2.8K

Year 2005Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and setting space, while skipping ranged combat

#11Sam & Max Hit the Road

94

Sam & Max Hit the Road

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 1.0KRAWG👍 88%· 85IGDB83· 3

Year 1993Dev Lucasfilm · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

94

Deponia

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 14KRAWG👍 76%· 727MC74IGDB78· 2

Year 2012Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

#13The Talos Principle

93

The Talos Principle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-FiNarrativeHardcoreExploration

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB87· 12OC87· 58

Year 2014Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and exploration and discovery, while skipping ranged combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Full Throttle

93

Full Throttle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-Apocalyptic

IGDB87· 1

Year 1995Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping ranged combat

#15Aperture Desk Job

93

Aperture Desk Job

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-FiCasualFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 95%· 25K

Year 2022Dev ValveOn Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, visual first person and free to play, while skipping ranged combat

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