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We filtered the 50 games similar to Endless Ocean: Luminous down to the 11 that fit the “Adventure” category. 60 Seconds!, Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em and 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Endless Ocean: Luminous.

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The best adventure games like Endless Ocean: Luminous

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Endless Ocean: Luminous. 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.

#160 Seconds!Closest on genre

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloThird PersonTacticalNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: game mode and visuals.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

iRank50

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalCasualNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals and game mode.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#37 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyHistorical

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

What Ancients Begat is a complete (~15 hour) game of family generations surviving the rise of western civilization. Survival is the ultimate goal. The sub-goals, you choose, build their story. Experience an abstract telling of the lives of our earliest recorded ancestors.

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals and game mode.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Mario Party DSClosest overall match

iRank55

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonIsometric

IGDB55· 2

Year 2007Dev Hudson Soft · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Pokémon Trading Card Game OnlineClosest on game mode

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerOnlineFantasyIsometric

Year 2011Dev Sleepy Giant Entertainment · The Pokémon CompanyOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6A Valley Without Wind 2

iRank38

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagic

Steam👍 46%· 227RAWG👍 3%· 34MC68

Year 2013Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

A modern take on the 16-bit era, A Valley Without Wind 2 blends a variety of mechanics across multiple genres, seamlessly bringing together the best qualities of old-school platform-shooters and turn-based strategy games.

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPTactical

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping deep simulation

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals and game mode.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode45Visuals0

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, card game strategy and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals and game mode.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals and game mode.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualCozyFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 37%· 30

Year 2014Dev LudosityPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Card City Nights is an adventure through a city filled with card-nuts and lunatics. Battle for the 8 legendary cards to enter the biggest competition this city has seen yet. CCN is not a traditional card-trading game.

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals and game mode.

It predates Endless Ocean: Luminous by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

iRank67

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMeleeFantasyFirst PersonPixel Art

IGDB50· 1OC84· 44

Year 2021Dev DmAndyOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Become the baron of a new vampire metropolis! Fend off eco-terrorist werewolves and rival vampires, build your wealth, and rise to the top in your empire. In early access until November 30th! Made for the official 2021 Vampire: the Masquerade game jam under Dark Pack.

Where it drifts furthest from Endless Ocean: Luminous: visuals and game mode.

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