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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 46 games similar to Syberia: The World Before down to the 13 that fit the “Historical” category. Back to the Future: The Game, 80 Days and Day of the Tentacle top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Syberia: The World Before.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2022Dev Koalabs Games

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Syberia: The World Before is Back to the Future: The Game — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. 80 Days and Day of the Tentacle follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Syberia: The World Before

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Syberia: The World Before. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

Back to the Future: The Game
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 2.3KIGDB68· 3
Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Syberia: The World Before: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting85Tone72
#280 Days
80 Days
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeHistoricalSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2
Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Syberia: The World Before: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Syberia: The World Before: tone.

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting85Tone48
Day of the Tentacle
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloHistoricalSci-FiRangedFantasy
Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

✓ Like Syberia: The World Before, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Syberia: The World Before: visuals.

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting85Visuals0
#4Circle of Blood
Circle of Blood
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeDarkHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2
Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Syberia: The World Before, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals66Setting53
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeDarkHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 56%· 882RAWG👍 75%· 96MC82IGDB60· 1
Year 2003Dev Revolution Software · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Syberia: The World Before, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Broken Sword 3: The Sleeping Dragon is an adventure quest game developed by Revolution Software, it is the third installment in the series. ###Plot A murder happened in Paris. The victim is an underground hacker that goes by the name of Vernon Blier.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Syberia: The World Before.

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting53
Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeDarkHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 30
Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Syberia: The World Before: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals66Setting53
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeDarkHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3
Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Syberia: The World Before, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and setting cartoon, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Syberia: The World Before: setting.

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Visuals65Setting42
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeDarkHistoricalFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113
Year 1992Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Syberia: The World Before, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Where it drifts furthest from Syberia: The World Before: visuals.

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting53Visuals0
Stacking
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 1.8KIGDB84· 6
Year 2011Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Syberia: The World Before, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting64
The Neverhood
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFantasy
Year 1996Dev The Neverhood, Inc. · Dreamworks InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Syberia: The World Before: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64Setting53
Ōkami
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFantasy
IGDB90· 5
Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Syberia: The World Before, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting53Progression53
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloHistorical2D
Year 1991Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

✓ Like Syberia: The World Before, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Syberia: The World Before: visuals.

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Visuals0
Discworld
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloHistoricalMagicFantasyMedieval
IGDB70· 1
Year 1995Dev Perfect Entertainment · PsygnosisOn Mac

✓ Shared with Syberia: The World Before: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Syberia: The World Before: visuals and setting.

It predates Syberia: The World Before by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting44Visuals0

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