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We filtered the 47 games similar to Goodnight Universe down to the 21 that fit the “Xbox” category. Tacoma, Return of the Obra Dinn and What Remains of Edith Finch top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Goodnight Universe.

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The best games like Goodnight Universe on Xbox

21 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.

#1TacomaClosest overall match

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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.

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#2Return of the Obra Dinn

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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.

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#3What Remains of Edith Finch

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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.

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#4The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

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SoloNarrativeFree to Play

Steam👍 93%· 15KIGDB81· 7OC78· 75

Year 2018Dev DON'T NOD · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping visual first person

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

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#5Tales from the Borderlands

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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.

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SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 173KIGDB79· 7

Year 2015Dev DON'T NOD · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Goodnight Universe: visuals.

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

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Steam👍 93%· 4.2KIGDB83· 13OC83· 101

Year 2017Dev Terrible ToyboxOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual 2d and visual pixel, 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 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Life is Strange: Before the Storm

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SoloNarrativeMeleeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 38KIGDB77· 9OC80· 46

Year 2017Dev Deck Nine · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, 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 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam👍 90%· 3.1KIGDB80· 1OC70· 9

Year 2012Dev Daedalic Entertainment · Daedalic Studio WestOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting scifi and visual 2d, 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 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Tell Me Why

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SoloNarrativeMeleeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB81· 9OC81· 94

Year 2020Dev DON'T NOD · Xbox Game StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, exploration and discovery and visual third person, 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.

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Steam👍 89%· 2.5KIGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting scifi and visual 2d, 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 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam👍 85%· 4.0KOC73· 20

Year 2016Dev Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, setting scifi and visual 2d, 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 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Dreamfall Chapters

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SoloNarrativeCyberpunkFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 82%· 4.5KIGDB76· 11

Year 2014Dev Red Thread Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting cyberpunk and fantasy world, 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.

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Steam👍 87%· 40KRAWG👍 70%· 776MC75

Year 2018Dev DONTNOD Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping visual first person

The award winning Life is Strange series continues with a long-awaited sequel from DONTNOD Entertainment. Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, 16 and 9, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle.

Where it drifts furthest from Goodnight Universe: visuals.

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

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#15Syberia 3

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SoloNarrativeHistoricalSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 52%· 4.7KIGDB44· 8OC51· 54

Year 2017Dev Anuman Interactive · MicroidsOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Goodnight Universe: visuals.

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

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

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