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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Old Skies down to the 22 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Myst, Broken Age and Day of the Tentacle top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Old Skies.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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Year 2025Dev Wadjet Eye Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Old Skies is Myst — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Broken Age and Day of the Tentacle follow close behind.

#1Myst79 #2Broken Age78 #3Day of the Tentacle76 #4The Room Three74 #5Back to the Future: The Game74

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Old Skies

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Old Skies. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1MystClosest on genre

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Myst

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiExploration

IGDB55· 4OC75· 16

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

✓ If you enjoyed Old Skies, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: visuals.

It predates Old Skies by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals0

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Broken Age

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Old Skies: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Old Skies by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone87Visuals60

#3Day of the TentacleClosest on visuals

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Day of the Tentacle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-Fi2DPixel Art

Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Old Skies by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting75

#4The Room Three

74

The Room Three

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiDark

Steam👍 95%· 13K

Year 2015Dev Fireproof GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Old Skies: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: visuals.

It predates Old Skies by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting92Tone90Visuals0

#5Back to the Future: The Game

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Back to the Future: The Game

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-FiFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 88%· 2.3KIGDB68· 3

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Old Skies: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and visual third person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: visuals.

It predates Old Skies by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting76Visuals0

#6Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic AdventureClosest overall match

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 78%· 375

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

✓ Like Old Skies, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting and visual third person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Old Skies.

It predates Old Skies by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals82Setting47

#7Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

73

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasy2D

IGDB50· 3OC86· 79

Year 2010Dev CapcomOn iOS

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Old Skies by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting67Visuals59

#8The Curse of Monkey Island

72

The Curse of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DHistorical

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Old Skies, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: setting.

It predates Old Skies by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals60Setting47

#9Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

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Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DHistorical

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Old Skies, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: setting.

It predates Old Skies by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals60Setting47

#10Escape from Monkey Island

72

Escape from Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DHistorical

Steam👍 57%· 723IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Old Skies: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Old Skies.

It predates Old Skies by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals59Setting47

#11Simon the Sorcerer

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Simon the Sorcerer

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DPixel ArtMagic

Year 1993Dev Adventure SoftOn Android · PC · iOS

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

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

It predates Old Skies by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting67

70

The Room

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 31KIGDB85· 2OC76· 20

Year 2012Dev Fireproof Games · Team17On Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Old Skies: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: visuals.

It predates Old Skies by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting67Visuals0

#13The Room Two

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The Room Two

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 21KRAWG👍 94%· 248MC88IGDB81· 4

Year 2013Dev Fireproof GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Old Skies, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and visual first person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Following the release of The Room in 2014, Fireproof Games are proud to bring the critically acclaimed sequel to PC. The Room Two continues the time-spanning journey of its predecessor while significantly expanding its unique puzzle gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: visuals.

It predates Old Skies by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting55Visuals0

#14The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

68

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DIsometric

IGDB87· 14OC87· 139

Year 2019Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting67Visuals46

#15The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

68

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DIsometric

IGDB85· 7OC85· 150

Year 2024Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Old Skies: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting67Visuals46

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Puzzle · Adventure

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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Puzzle · Adventure

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Puzzle · Adventure

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