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We filtered the 49 games similar to Discworld down to the 17 that fit the “Historical” category. Pentiment, The Curse of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Discworld.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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Year 1995Dev Perfect Entertainment

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Discworld is Pentiment — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. The Curse of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge follow close behind.

#1Pentiment96 #2The Curse of Monkey Island96 #3Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge96 #4Escape from Monkey Island96 #5Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror96

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The best games with a historical setting like Discworld

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Discworld. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Pentiment

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalMedieval2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KIGDB85· 6OC86· 129

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

#2The Curse of Monkey Island

96

The Curse of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

#3Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

96

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#4Escape from Monkey Island

96

Escape from Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 57%· 723IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#5Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

96

Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 30

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

#6Circle of Blood

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Circle of Blood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat magic

#7Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

96

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat magic

#8Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 375

Year 1989Dev Lucasfilm Games · Fujitsu InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#9Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

96

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

Year 1992Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual isometric, while skipping combat magic

95

80 Days

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

95

Ōkami

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationLoot

IGDB90· 5

Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

#12The Neverhood

95

The Neverhood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Year 1996Dev The Neverhood, Inc. · Dreamworks InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

#13Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

95

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

#14Back to the Future: The Game

94

Back to the Future: The Game

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 88%· 2.3KIGDB68· 3

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#15The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

95

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 6.1KRAWG👍 83%· 332MC86IGDB80· 2

Year 2009Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

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

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