40 Games like The Berlin Apartment that you should try

#3What Remains of Edith Finch

Steam GOG itch.io

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonRangedNarrativeDark

Steam👍 96%· 51KIGDB87· 21OC88· 121

Year 2017Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and visual novel storytelling

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonCasualNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 2.1KIGDB83· 1OC86· 5

Year 2022Dev Thomas Bowker · worm clubPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

In the exciting series finale, The Detective and Lobster Cop are tasked to solve the conundrum of a sheriff-less county. But not all is as it seems here, when a surprisingly simple solution to the case reveals a sinister scheme. Maybe crime is real after all...

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#5Return of the Obra Dinn

Steam itch.io

iRank91

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeHardcoreDark

Steam👍 97%· 34KRAWG👍 85%· 759MC88IGDB95· 7OC89· 56

Year 2018Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus

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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#6The Stanley Parable

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 92%· 45KRAWG👍 89%· 2.0KMC88

Year 2013Dev Galactic CafePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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.

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkCozy

Steam👍 98%· 23KRAWG👍 87%· 106IGDB86· 6OC83· 41

Year 2021Dev Skybound GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, 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.

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#8Riven: The Sequel to Myst

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeHardcoreCasual

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1997Dev Cyan Worlds · Acclaim EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 88%· 429RAWG👍 89%· 27MC81

Year 2004Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

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.

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Google Spotlight Stories: Age of Sail

Steam GOG

iRank98

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeFree to Play

Steam👍 98%· 474

Year 2018Dev GooglePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and 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.

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#11Tacoma

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 86%· 4.8KIGDB78· 16OC77· 86

Year 2017Dev FullbrightOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting space

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Beginner's Guide

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDark

Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB75· 6OC73· 27

Year 2015Dev Everything Unlimited Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Heavy Rain

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 86%· 28KIGDB80· 10OC73· 34

Year 2010Dev Quantic DreamOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 90%· 251RAWG👍 67%· 21MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2005Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

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.

It predates The Berlin Apartment by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Nobody Wants to Die

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkCyberpunk

Steam👍 84%· 6.8KIGDB78· 3OC77· 65

Year 2024Dev Critical Hit Games · PLAIONOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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