Games like The Solus Project

Single-player exploration adventure with survival elements. Players uncover alien planet mysteries through exploration and puzzle-solving in a dynamic, atmospheric environment.

80% positive from 2,618 · 2016 · 15% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $7.99 (2017-10-26)

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Six games like The Solus Project

Propagation: Paradise Hotel

87% positive from 861 reviews202318% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a single-player VR survival horror game. Players explore, gather resources, and fight or evade enemies in a terrifying atmosphere.

The catchIt runs about three hours and stops on a cliffhanger with no real ending.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, VR and Exploration.

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SCP: Labrat

81% positive from 4,449 reviews20223% finish itDeck Playable

This is a singleplayer/multiplayer horror survival game where players escape SCPs, find items, and manage resources. It features VR support and improved assets over the original SCP - Containment Breach.

What players likedPlayers praise the fun and engaging horror experience, reminiscent of other SCP games.

The catchItems vanish from inventory, saves break, and softlocks force runs to restart.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, VR and Adventure.

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CONVRGENCE

88% positive from 1,610 reviews20242% finish itDeck Unsupported

Single-player extraction shooter with a companion dog, procedurally generated locations, and diegetic UI. Scavenge, survive, and upgrade gear in a mysterious anomaly zone.

What players likedPlayers praise CONVRGENCE as an immersive VR extraction shooter, often compared to STALKER, Into the Radius, and Metro, with excellent gunplay and atmosphere.

The catchEnemy AI barely reacts, with bandits standing still or getting stuck on scenery.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, VR and Adventure.

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Backrooms: Lost Tape

82% positive from 1,391 reviews202223% finish itDeck Playable

This is a photorealistic walking simulator with a mystery narrative, featuring exploration of liminal spaces and puzzle-solving. Players uncover story through collectible tapes while avoiding entities.

What players likedPlayers praise its strong "Level 0" and balanced mix of unsettling liminal spaces, chases, and jumpscares, offering a smooth experience even on lower-end PCs.

The catchA recent engine update wrecked performance, dropping players to single digit frame rates.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Exploration and Adventure.

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CASE: Animatronics

83% positive from 4,230 reviews201612% finish itDeck Playable

This is a survival horror game where you use a tablet to monitor security cameras and hide from animatronics. The core loop involves stealthily navigating a dark police station to survive the night.

What players likedNo recurring points about comparisons or praise can be extracted from the provided text.

The catchBugs disrupt play constantly, with animatronics stuck in doorways and dead flashlights.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Simulation and Adventure.

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MADiSON

87% positive from 3,354 reviews20225% finish itDeck Verified

MADiSON is a first-person psychological horror game where players use an instant camera to solve puzzles and survive. It features a dark narrative and unsettling atmosphere with randomly generated events.

What players likedPlayers praise MADiSON as a terrifying horror game with smooth controls and puzzles, comparable to Visage, Silent Hill, and Hereditary.

The catchObscure puzzles and no direction mean constant backtracking and looking up guides.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Simulation and Adventure.

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More about The Solus Project

What players liked

Players praise its intriguing survival and mystery, often compared to games with strong exploration and story.

The catch

Long stretches of slow, tedious walking through repetitive rocks and caves pad it out.

Reviews: 80% positive from 2,618
Released: 2016
Finish it: 15% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $7.99 (2017-10-26)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 2,618 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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