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iRank97
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonHorror2D
Steam👍 97%· 10.0K
Year 2020Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS
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The closest game to Goodnight Universe is Samsara Room — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 and Return of the Obra Dinn follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Goodnight Universe
47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Goodnight Universe. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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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iRank99
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkHorror
Steam👍 99%· 599
Dev Cosmo D · Cosmo D StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC
✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 is set in the same universe as both The Norwood Suite and Off-Peak, Cosmo D’s previous games. It’s a hazy Sunday morning on the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone62
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonHardcoreDark
Steam👍 97%· 34KRAWG👍 85%· 759MC88IGDB95· 7OC89· 56
Year 2018Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and punishing difficulty
In 1802, the merchant ship "Obra Dinn" set out from London for the Orient with over 200 tons of trade goods. Six months later it hadn't met its rendezvous point at the Cape of Good Hope and was declared lost at sea.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone70
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFree to Play
Steam👍 98%· 474
Year 2018Dev GooglePlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping visual first person
Age of Sail VR is the story of William Avery (Ian McShane), an old sailor adrift and alone in the North Atlantic. When Avery rescues Lara, who has mysteriously fallen overboard, he finds redemption and hope in his darkest hours. Official selection Venice Film Festival.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonRangedDark
Steam👍 96%· 51KIGDB87· 21OC88· 121
Year 2017Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and visual novel storytelling
It predates Goodnight Universe by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone66
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonCasualExploration
Steam👍 88%· 429RAWG👍 89%· 27MC81
Year 2004Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and exploration and discovery
Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone82
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 86%· 4.8KIGDB78· 16OC77· 86
Year 2017Dev FullbrightOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting space and setting cyberpunk
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkExploration
Steam👍 92%· 45KRAWG👍 89%· 2.0KMC88
Year 2013Dev Galactic CafePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery
The Stanley Parable is a first-person interactive story game. Being initially released in 2011 as a modification for Half-Live 2, it was entirely remade in 2013, featuring updated graphics and more content.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone67
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkCozy
Steam👍 98%· 23KRAWG👍 87%· 106IGDB86· 6OC83· 41
Year 2021Dev Skybound GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone61
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 98%· 6.8KRAWG👍 92%· 25
Year 2023Dev Rusty LakePlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android
✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping visual first person
Descend into the Rusty Lake Underground and travel through the life and memories of Laura Vanderboom! Travel from station to station, each metro stop symbolising a piece of Laura's past and future. Solve various puzzles, find the correct metro to board and uncover one of Laura’s timelines, while simultaneously helping her make sense of her life and escape the corruption of her mind!
Where it drifts furthest from Goodnight Universe: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 3.9KIGDB76· 3
Year 2012Dev Frogwares · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual third person
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonExploration
Steam👍 77%· 18KRAWG👍 69%· 887MC86IGDB74· 12OC85· 17
Year 2013Dev The Fullbright Company · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and exploration and discovery
Portland. It's June 7, 1995. After a year of living abroad, the game's main character, 21-year-old girl Katie Greenbriar, finally returns home, waiting for a warm welcome from her family. But somehow, she finds that there is no one in the house! Where is everyone? What happened here?
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeMeleeSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 19KIGDB88· 11
Year 2014Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android
✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual novel storytelling, while skipping visual first person
Where it drifts furthest from Goodnight Universe: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonCasualExploration
Steam👍 90%· 251RAWG👍 67%· 21MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2005Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and exploration and discovery
Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games. The year is 1930.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone79
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDark
Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB75· 6OC73· 27
Year 2015Dev Everything Unlimited Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac
✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Goodnight Universe.
It predates Goodnight Universe by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone78
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Goodnight Universe?
- The closest game to Goodnight Universe is Samsara Room, scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, single-player focus and strong narrative focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Goodnight Universe?
- The three closest games to Goodnight Universe are: 1. Samsara Room (71/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 (69/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Return of the Obra Dinn (69/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Goodnight Universe's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 4 dimensions.
- Is Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 similar to Goodnight Universe?
- Yes — Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 scores 69/100 similarity to Goodnight Universe. They share 4 attributes, including adventure storytelling and single-player focus. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
- What Adventure games are similar to Goodnight Universe?
- The best Adventure games similar to Goodnight Universe are Samsara Room, Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1, Return of the Obra Dinn and Google Spotlight Stories: Age of Sail. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Goodnight Universe attributes like adventure storytelling, single-player focus and strong narrative focus.
- How is similarity to Goodnight Universe calculated?
- We compare Goodnight Universe against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Goodnight Universe experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Goodnight Universe?
- Yes — Life is Strange 2 is free and scores well on similarity to Goodnight Universe. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.