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88% positive from 2,083 reviewsReleased 202050% finish itSteam Deck Verified
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What it is

Mystery puzzle adventure with logic-based platforming where solving puzzles advances a narrative. The game focuses on deductive reasoning over player skill.

What players liked

Players praise "Evan's Remains" as a puzzle platformer with stunning pixel art, melancholic atmosphere, and an unexpectedly emotional, unforgettable story.

The catch

Most of the runtime is dialogue, with only a thin scattering of short puzzles.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 2,083 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Evan's Remains

Dreaming Sarah
Dreaming Sarah
91% positive from 2,858 reviews201512% finish itDeck Verified

Surreal adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Explore Sarah's dream world, collect items, and talk to characters to help her wake up.

What players likedPlayers praise this Metroidvania for its surreal, dreamlike world, enjoyable exploration, and memorable soundtrack.
The catchExploration offers no direction, so players wander lost with no idea where to go.

Both are tagged Puzzle-Platformer, Female Protagonist and Platformer.

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The Bridge
The Bridge
87% positive from 4,352 reviews20135% finish itDeck Verified

A hand-drawn logic puzzle game where players manipulate gravity to navigate impossible architecture. It offers a challenging, intellectual experience with a time-backtracking mechanic.

The catchSolutions come down to slow, precise physics fiddling and trial and error, not logic.

Both are tagged Puzzle-Platformer, 2D and Casual.

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Creaks
Creaks
95% positive from 2,021 reviews202034% finish itDeck Verified

Creaks is a hand-painted puzzle adventure game with precise animation and eerie sounds. Players solve environmental puzzles in a mansion, exploring and uncovering secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise Creaks' unique, dreamlike atmosphere, art, and music, comparing it to Machinarium but with distinct charm.
The catchThe puzzles recycle the same few mechanics and get repetitive well before the end.

Both are tagged Puzzle-Platformer, 2D and Casual.

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Praey for the Gods
Praey for the Gods
81% positive from 3,115 reviews20215% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world boss climbing adventure game. Players scale massive beasts and explore a frozen world to survive and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise "Praey for the Gods" for its "Shadow of the Colossus"-like giant titan boss fights, open world, and sense of scale.
The catchTacked on survival and durability chores add busywork without improving the boss fights.

Both are tagged Puzzle-Platformer, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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Timelie
Timelie
95% positive from 1,782 reviews20209% finish itDeck Verified

Stealth puzzle adventure where players control time like a media player to plan actions for two characters. It features simultaneous control of a girl and cat in surreal, abstract environments.

What players likedPlayers praise its abstract, surreal story and sequence puzzles, offering a decent way to kill a couple hours.
The catchThe puzzles stay shallow and repetitive, mostly dodging guards and opening doors.

Both are tagged Puzzle-Platformer, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
89% positive from 1,413 reviews201889% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use J.J.'s ability to self-harm and revive to overcome environmental obstacles. The game features a dark, surreal tone focused on pain and perseverance.

What players likedPlayers praise its deeply moving, relatable story and unique gameplay mechanics, despite some clunky controls.
The catchControls are sluggish and clunky, and slow animations turn simple actions into a chore.

Both are tagged Puzzle-Platformer, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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