Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Broken Age (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Broken Age on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Deponia, which both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle.
- Broken Age is tagged Point & Click, Adventure, Story Rich, Comedy, Indie, Funny, Kickstarter, Great Soundtrack by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Deponia
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 12 player tags including Point & Click, Comedy and Puzzle; released around the same time (2012).
In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.
Deponia at a glance Released 2012 Studio Daedalic Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 14,513 Price $0.99 Point & ClickComedyPuzzleFunnyIndieStory Rich2DGreat Soundtrack
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Gunpoint
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Gunpoint at a glance Released 2013 Studio Suspicious Developments Player sentiment 98% positive of 13,326 Price $9.99 IndiePuzzle2DComedyGreat SoundtrackFunnyShortStory Rich
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Tales from the Borderlands
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Comedy, Story Rich and Episodic; released around the same time (2014).
Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
Tales from the Borderlands at a glance Released 2014 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,550 Price $19.99 ComedyStory RichEpisodicPoint & ClickFunnyGreat SoundtrackSci-fiFemale Protagonist
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Defy Gravity Extended
Why it matched: both science fiction, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and 2D; released around the same time (2016).
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
Defy Gravity Extended at a glance Released 2016 Studio Paul Fisch Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,531 Price $0.55 IndiePuzzle2DCasualSci-fiGreat SoundtrackFemale ProtagonistRetro
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Machinarium
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and 2D.
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Machinarium at a glance Released 2009 Studio Amanita Design Player sentiment 95% positive of 20,634 Price $3.99 Point & ClickPuzzle2DStory RichCasualSci-fiIndieGreat Soundtrack
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Syberia
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and Female Protagonist.
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Syberia at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,824 Price $12.99 Point & ClickPuzzleFemale ProtagonistCasualStory RichClassicGreat SoundtrackSci-fi
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Point & Click and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2012).
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capybara Player sentiment 77% positive of 2,654 Price $7.99 IndiePoint & ClickGreat SoundtrackFemale ProtagonistPuzzle2DCasualStory Rich
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World of Goo
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Great Soundtrack.
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
World of Goo at a glance Released 2008 Studio 2D Boy Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,589 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndieGreat SoundtrackCasual2DComedyFunnyClassic
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Point & Click and Puzzle; released around the same time (2013).
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 IndiePoint & ClickPuzzleStory RichRetro2DGreat SoundtrackCasual
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CrossCode
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Female Protagonist, Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
CrossCode at a glance Released 2018 Studio Radical Fish Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,408 Price $19.99 Female ProtagonistPuzzleIndieGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichRetroSci-fi
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Puzzle Agent
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Casual; released around the same time (2010).
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
Puzzle Agent at a glance Released 2010 Studio Telltale Player sentiment 89% positive of 2,838 Price $4.99 PuzzlePoint & ClickCasualComedyShortFunny2DStory Rich
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The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Point & Click, Comedy and Classic.
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio LucasArts Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,227 Price $9.99 Point & ClickComedyClassicFunnyPuzzle2DGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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Grim Fandango
Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Point & Click, Classic and Story Rich.
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Grim Fandango at a glance Released 1998 Studio Lucasfilm Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 8,905 Price $14.99 Point & ClickClassicStory RichComedyCult ClassicGreat SoundtrackPuzzleRetro
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Maniac Mansion
Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Classic, Point & Click and Retro.
Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...
Maniac Mansion at a glance Released 1987 Studio Lucasfilm Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 226 Price $5.99 ClassicPoint & ClickRetroStory Rich2DGreat SoundtrackFunnyPuzzle
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To the Moon
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2011).
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon at a glance Released 2011 Studio Freebird Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 86,409 Price $9.99 Story RichGreat SoundtrackIndieShort2DFunnyRetroCasual
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Portal
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Sci-fi and Comedy.
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal at a glance Released 2007 Studio Valve Player sentiment 99% positive of 198,682 Price $9.99 PuzzleSci-fiComedyFemale ProtagonistFunnyClassicStory RichShort
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Braid
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and 2D.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Braid at a glance Released 2008 Studio Jonathan Blow Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,957 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndie2DGreat SoundtrackCasualClassicStory RichShort
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Mighty No. 9
Why it matched: both science fiction and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Kickstarter, Retro and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!
Mighty No. 9 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Inti Creates Player sentiment 50% positive of 3,453 Price $19.99 KickstarterRetroIndieCasualSci-fiComedy2DGreat Soundtrack
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Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Female Protagonist, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Eternal Senia at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sanctum Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,057 Price Free Female ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackIndieStory Rich2DPuzzleCasual
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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Female Protagonist and Point & Click; released around the same time (2016).
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action at a glance Released 2016 Studio Sukeban Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 38,684 Price $14.99 Story RichFemale ProtagonistPoint & ClickCasual2DFunnySci-fi
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GRIS
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2018).
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
GRIS at a glance Released 2018 Studio Nomada Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 96,216 Price $14.99 Great SoundtrackIndieFemale Protagonist2DStory RichPuzzleCasual
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HuniePop
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Comedy and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".
HuniePop at a glance Released 2015 Studio HuniePot Player sentiment 96% positive of 31,679 Price $9.99 PuzzleComedyIndieCasualStory RichGreat Soundtrack2D
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Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Comedy, Indie and Funny; released around the same time (2015).
A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance Released 2015 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,175 Price Free ComedyIndieFunnyShortStory RichCasualPuzzle
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The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Comedy, Indie and Funny; released around the same time (2013).
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable at a glance Released 2013 Studio Galactic Cafe Player sentiment 92% positive of 45,775 Price $14.99 ComedyIndieFunnyStory RichShortPuzzleCasual
Common questions
What game is most like Broken Age?
Deponia, on the evidence we have. It both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Broken Age" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Broken Age. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.