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We filtered the 40 games similar to Portal Stories: Mel down to the 32 that fit the “Narrative” category. The Talos Principle, Myst and The Room Three top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Portal Stories: Mel.

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Prism Studios
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Portal Stories: Mel is The Talos Principle — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Myst and The Room Three follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Portal Stories: Mel

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Portal Stories: Mel. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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The Talos Principle

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The Talos Principle
Closest overall match
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Its point of contact with Portal Stories: Mel is puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.

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Myst

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Myst
Closest on visuals
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-FiFirst PersonFantasy
Year 1993Dev Cyan Worlds · Acclaim EntertainmentOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Mac

Held in common with Portal Stories: Mel: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Room Three

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

The genre is the same as Portal Stories: Mel’s, and with it puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

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Sam & Max Hit the Road

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

The genre is the same as Portal Stories: Mel’s, and with it puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings 2D presentation.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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Deponia

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Deponia
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Year 2012Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Portal Stories: Mel’s, and with it puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is 2D presentation.

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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

On paper it is what Portal Stories: Mel is — puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 11 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

It meets Portal Stories: Mel on puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where they diverge is tone.

Released 6 years after Portal Stories: Mel.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode87Tone60
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The Room

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The Room
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeFree to PlayIsometric
Year 2020Dev SamberoOn Web

It comes from the same genre as Portal Stories: Mel and shares puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Both also lean on free-to-play access. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is an isometric view.

Released 5 years after Portal Stories: Mel.

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Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake

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

The thread back to Portal Stories: Mel runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals91Game mode86Tone50
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Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure

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Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonCasual
Year 2007Dev Kheops Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

Its point of contact with Portal Stories: Mel is puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Runaway: A Road Adventure

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Runaway: A Road Adventure
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrative2D
Year 2001Dev Pendulo Studios · FX InteractiveOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Portal Stories: Mel and shares puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: 2D presentation.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

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Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualExploration
Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Held in common with Portal Stories: Mel: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

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Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

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Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualLinearExploration
Year 2002Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC

The thread back to Portal Stories: Mel runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

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Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualExploration
Year 2005Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

What carries over from Portal Stories: Mel is puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

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Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualExploration
Year 2007Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC

It meets Portal Stories: Mel on puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Portal Stories: Mel by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode86Tone51

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