The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Looking for games like The Talos Principle? Explore its Gameplay DNA below to see what makes it tick, then browse similar games matched by mechanics, feel, and progression.
The Talos Principle is defined by its exploration, puzzle solving, dialogue choices, linear story, skill mastery, and solo contemplative. Games similar to The Talos Principle share these core gameplay traits — browse the matches below to find your next play.
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Games Like The Talos Principle
Life is Strange: Before the Storm shares Exploration, Dialogue choices and Linear story with The Talos Principle.
Return of the Obra Dinn shares Exploration, Mystery and detective and Puzzle solving with The Talos Principle.
Primordia shares Exploration, Dialogue choices and Puzzle solving with The Talos Principle.
Hacknet shares Exploration, Puzzle solving and Dialogue choices with The Talos Principle.
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games shares Exploration, Dialogue choices and Mystery and detective with The Talos Principle.
Outer Wilds shares Exploration, Puzzle solving and Linear story with The Talos Principle.
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