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Few titles capture what makes Deponia unique: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. After measuring 6 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 42 most faithful alternatives. Sam & Max Hit the Road, Blackwell Unbound and Broken Age top the ranking, with Sam & Max Hit the Road at number one (78/100).

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2012Dev Daedalic Entertainment

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The closest game to Deponia is Sam & Max Hit the Road — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Blackwell Unbound and Broken Age follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Deponia

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deponia. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

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Sam & Max Hit the Road

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Sam & Max Hit the Road
Closest overall match
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1993Dev Lucasfilm · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Deponia does: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with pixel art.

It predates Deponia by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Blackwell Unbound

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Blackwell Unbound
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DDarkPixel Art
Year 2007Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

What carries over from Deponia is puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and pixel art.

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Visuals79
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Broken Age

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Broken Age
Closest on visuals
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DRanged
Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

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The Talos Principle

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The Talos Principle
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-FiHardcoreExploration
Year 2014Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Held in common with Deponia: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

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Syberia II

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Syberia II
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-FiThird Person
Year 2004Dev Microïds Canada · 1C CompanyOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Deponia does: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Deponia by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Room Three

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The Room Three
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-FiDarkFantasy
Year 2015Dev Fireproof GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Deponia and shares puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and a first-person view.

Released 3 years after Deponia.

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Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

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Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DCasual
Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Deponia by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

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Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DCasual
Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Deponia by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

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Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DCasualIsometric
Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

Shelved next to Deponia for good reason: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and an isometric view.

It predates Deponia by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Tone62
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Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

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Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DDark
Year 1996Dev Sierra On-LineOn Linux · PC · Mac

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Deponia by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DStealthCozy
Year 2024Dev Hyper Games · Raw FuryPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

With Deponia it shares puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 12 years after Deponia.

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Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake

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Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DCasualExploration
Year 2002Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

It meets Deponia on puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

It predates Deponia by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

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I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Released 9 years after Deponia.

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Neighbours from Hell

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Neighbours from Hell
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DStealthCasual
Year 2003Dev JoWooD Productions Software · EncoreOn PC

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Deponia by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Kathy Rain

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Kathy Rain
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2DDarkPixel Art
Year 2016Dev Clifftop Games · Raw FuryOn Android · PC · iOS

It meets Deponia on puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and pixel art.

Released 4 years after Deponia.

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