7 Puzzle games like The Children of Clay that you should try

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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 25 games similar to The Children of Clay down to the 7 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Observation, Beholder and Do Not Feed the Monkeys top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Children of Clay.

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The best puzzle games like The Children of Clay

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Children of Clay. 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.

#1ObservationClosest overall match

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SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

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SoloDarkStealthNarrative2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping horror setting

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

It predates The Children of Clay by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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SoloDarkNarrativeManagement2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, resource management and visual 2d, while skipping horror setting

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Children of Clay.

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SoloDarkNarrativeCasualHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates The Children of Clay by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Papers, Please - The Short Film

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SoloDarkNarrativeCasualHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

It predates The Children of Clay by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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SoloMeleeCasualNarrativePixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 25KRAWG👍 90%· 143MC88OC88· 18

Year 2020Dev Draw Me A PixelPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed The Children of Clay, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

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

"There is no game: Wrong dimension" is a Point&Click comedy adventure (and Point&Click only!) that will take you on a journey you never asked to go on, through silly and unexpected video game universes. Will you be able to play along with the "Game" to find your way home? We sincerely think NOT.

Where it drifts furthest from The Children of Clay: tone.

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#7Mario Paint

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SoloFirst Person

Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Like The Children of Clay, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates The Children of Clay by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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