6 Puzzle games like The Longest Journey that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Longest Journey down to the 6 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Unavowed, Faerie Solitaire and Runespell: Overture top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Longest Journey.

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The best puzzle games like The Longest Journey

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Longest Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Unavowed

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SoloMagicNarrativeDarkFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression and visual pixel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasyCasual

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#3Runespell: Overture

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyCasualLoot

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagic2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCyberpunk2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

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