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We filtered the 42 games similar to The Blackwell Deception down to the 18 that fit the “Mobile” category. Beneath a Steel Sky, Primordia and Blackwell Unbound top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Blackwell Deception.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2011Dev Wadjet Eye Games

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to The Blackwell Deception is Beneath a Steel Sky — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Primordia and Blackwell Unbound follow close behind.

#1Beneath a Steel Sky84 #2Primordia84 #3Blackwell Unbound81 #4Kathy Rain81 #5The Blackwell Legacy81

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The best games like The Blackwell Deception on Mobile

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Blackwell Deception. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Beneath a Steel SkyClosest overall match

84

Beneath a Steel Sky

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2DThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 567

Year 1994Dev Revolution Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like The Blackwell Deception, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

It predates The Blackwell Deception by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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84

Primordia

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkThird PersonPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.4KIGDB65· 3OC73· 18

Year 2012Dev Wormwood Studios · Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like The Blackwell Deception, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, post-apocalyptic world and setting scifi

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#3Blackwell Unbound

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Blackwell Unbound

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 774

Year 2007Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Missing: visual third person.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Same studio: Wadjet Eye Games.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals78

81

Kathy Rain

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KIGDB81· 3OC81· 32

Year 2016Dev Clifftop Games · Raw FuryOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Missing: visual third person.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Released 5 years after The Blackwell Deception.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals78

#5The Blackwell Legacy

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The Blackwell Legacy

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 1.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2006Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Missing: visual third person.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Same studio: Wadjet Eye Games.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals80

81

Gemini Rue

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 1.9KIGDB65· 2

Year 2011Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Blackwell Deception, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping visual third person

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Same studio: Wadjet Eye Games.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals79

#7Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

80

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like The Blackwell Deception, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping visual pixel

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals89Tone85

#8Rusty Lake Paradise

77

Rusty Lake Paradise

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DHorror

Steam👍 95%· 7.2K

Year 2018Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with The Blackwell Deception: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension and horror setting, while skipping visual third person

Released 7 years after The Blackwell Deception.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals60

Steam GOG itch.io

#9Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

77

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DRanged

Steam👍 89%· 3.4KIGDB63· 3

Year 2012Dev rondomedia Marketing & Vertriebs GmbHOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with The Blackwell Deception: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping visual third person

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals59

#10The Room Three

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The Room Three

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 13K

Year 2015Dev Fireproof GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with The Blackwell Deception: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from The Blackwell Deception: visuals.

Released 4 years after The Blackwell Deception.

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#11Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

71

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like The Blackwell Deception, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Visuals60

#12Tales of Monkey Island

71

Tales of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DCartoon

Steam👍 89%· 797IGDB80

Year 2009Dev Telltale Games · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with The Blackwell Deception: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: setting cartoon, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Visuals59

71

Deponia

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 87%· 14KRAWG👍 76%· 727MC74IGDB78· 2

Year 2012Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like The Blackwell Deception, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Quest, very close to the original canon of the genre. The game has a minimum of hints, and puzzle solving is often very unobvious. The plot of the game moves forward with the actions of the main character - Rufus, who lives on the planet of Deponia, long ago turned into a dump.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

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#14Back to the Future: The Game

71

Back to the Future: The Game

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeThird PersonSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 2.3KIGDB68· 3

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with The Blackwell Deception: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Visuals55

71

Syberia II

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeThird PersonSci-Fi

Steam👍 86%· 3.0K

Year 2004Dev Microïds Canada · 1C CompanyOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Linux

✓ Like The Blackwell Deception, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Blackwell Deception.

Genre100Game mode100Tone84Visuals55

Steam GOG Nintendo

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