Games like Primordia

97% positive from 2,398 reviewsReleased 2012Steam Deck Verified$9.99

What it is

A point-and-click adventure game with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving. It features a narrative about robot origins in a post-human world.

What players liked

Players praise this classic-style point-and-click adventure for its engaging puzzles, sci-fi themes, and multiple narrative outcomes.

The catch

Puzzles rely on pixel hunting and obtuse logic that push you toward a walkthrough.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 2,398 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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planetarian HD

99% positive from 3,347 reviews201748% finish itDeck Playable

This is a visual novel about a junker repairing a planetarium projector for a robot companion. It features a heartwarming and emotional story with Japanese voice acting.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional impact and aesthetic presentation, typical of Key's visual novels with a compelling dystopian setting.

The catchLong stretches of slow repetitive dialogue leave the emotional ending falling flat.

Both are tagged Robots, Post-apocalyptic and Adventure.

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The Deadly Tower of Monsters

89% positive from 1,415 reviews201623% finish itDeck Playable

This is a retro-style action-adventure game. Players battle monsters and ascend a tower with elaborate weaponry.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique art direction and funny sci-fi references, offering a simple slasher with platforming.

The catchGreat B movie style wrapped around bland, repetitive combat and a clunky camera.

Both are tagged Robots, Sci-fi and Adventure.

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Project Nimbus: Complete Edition

85% positive from 1,686 reviews20176% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a high-speed mech action game featuring 360-degree aerial combat with diverse weaponry. Players pilot customizable Battle Frames through a war-torn future, engaging in fast-paced battles against bosses and enemy pilots.

The catchThe controls and lock on system are clumsy, and enemies constantly break your lock.

Both are tagged Robots, Sci-fi and Indie.

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planetarian ~the reverie of a little planet~

98% positive from 2,031 reviews201436% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a Japanese visual novel about a Junker repairing a planetarium projector for a robot companion. It features a melancholic yet heartwarming story with fully voiced Japanese dialogue.

What players likedPlayers praise its ability to evoke profound sadness, akin to the emotional depth of other Key visual novels.

The catchThe slow, predictable story rarely delivers the emotional payoff its praise promises.

Both are tagged Post-apocalyptic and Sci-fi.

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Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today

84% positive from 1,613 reviews20158% finish it

This is a point-and-click adventure game with a dark, dystopian feel. Players solve puzzles to uncover a dying world's mysteries and Michael's identity.

What players likedPlayers praise its goosebump-inducing soundtrack, reminiscent of good old-school adventure games.

The catchThe story stops dead on a cliffhanger and the promised sequel was never made.

Both are tagged Post-apocalyptic, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive

98% positive from 1,546 reviews2019Deck Playable

This is a point-and-click adventure game with a post-apocalyptic thriller feel. Players must fortify their home against nightly threats and manage time before nightfall.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique time management survival gameplay, deep lore, and high replayability, comparing it to other "Don't Escape" and "Deep Sleep" games.

The catchMiss one unmarked step and you die with no clue why, replaying the whole day.

Both are tagged Post-apocalyptic, Point & Click and Adventure.

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