Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Tiny Bang Story (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Tiny Bang Story 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 games like The Tiny Bang Story on a map
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24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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The short version
- Closest match: Machinarium, which both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing.
- The Tiny Bang Story is tagged Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn, Steampunk, Retro, Atmospheric, 2D, Story Rich 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value The Tiny Bang Story
The five things Steam players tag The Tiny Bang Story with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Point & Click
- Puzzle
- Hand-drawn
- Steampunk
- Retro
| Reception | on Steam (87% of 6,649) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $0.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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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Machinarium
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and Hand-drawn; released around the same time (2009).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 20,634)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 4 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn, Steampunk
Why players like it: Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn, Steampunk, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $3.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Point & ClickPuzzleHand-drawnSteampunk2DStory RichCasualCute
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Unpacking
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Relaxing, Cute and Casual.
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Unpacking at a glance Released 2021 Studio Witch Beam Player sentiment 93% positive of 40,694 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 40,694)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 2 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle
Why players like it: Relaxing, Cute, Casual, Pixel Graphics, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $19.99 — $19.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:RelaxingCuteCasualPuzzleStory RichIndiePoint & ClickFamily Friendly
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World of Goo
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Casual; released around the same time (2008).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 6,589)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Physics, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzleIndieCasual2DCuteSurrealStory RichFamily Friendly
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Point & Click and Puzzle; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 2,654)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Retro
Why players like it: Adventure, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Point & Click, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $7.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:IndiePoint & ClickPuzzleRelaxing2DCasualStory RichRetro
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GRIS
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Hand-drawn and Relaxing.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 96,216)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Hand-drawn
Why players like it: Beautiful, Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:IndieHand-drawnRelaxing2DStory RichPuzzleSurrealCasual
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The Room
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room at a glance Released 2014 Studio Fireproof Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 31,750 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (98% of 31,750)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Steampunk
Why players like it: Puzzle, Mystery, Point & Click, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $4.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzlePoint & ClickIndieHidden ObjectCasualSteampunkStory Rich
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 80,337)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Retro
Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $9.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:IndiePoint & ClickPuzzleStory RichRetro2DCasual
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Puzzle Agent
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 2,838)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Point & Click, Casual, Detective — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $4.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzlePoint & ClickCasualSurrealHand-drawn2DStory Rich
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Fran Bow
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Point & Click and Puzzle; released around the same time (2015).
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow at a glance Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 22,936)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Point & Click, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Story RichPoint & ClickPuzzleIndieSurreal2DHand-drawnHidden Object
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OneShot
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Cute.
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 64,849)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $9.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Story RichIndieCutePuzzle2DSurrealCasual
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Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Puzzle.
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 29,068)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $2.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Story RichIndiePuzzlePoint & ClickHand-drawn2DCasual
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Figment
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Hand-drawn.
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Figment at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bedtime Digital Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 5,696 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 5,696)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Hand-drawn
Why players like it: Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Action, Hand-drawn — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $3.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:IndiePuzzleHand-drawnSurrealCuteStory RichCasual
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Baba Is You
Why it matched: both atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Logic.
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You at a glance Released 2019 Studio Hempuli Oy Player sentiment 98% positive of 24,536 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 24,536)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Retro
Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Difficult, Singleplayer, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzleIndieLogicCute2DCasualRetroSurreal
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Deponia
Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and Indie; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 14,513)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 5 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn, Steampunk, Retro
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Comedy, Puzzle, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $0.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Point & ClickPuzzleIndieStory Rich2DHand-drawnSteampunkRetro
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My Beautiful Paper Smile
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Hand-drawn, Story Rich and Puzzle.
Welcome, child, to your new home. Here you shall learn the art of perfection. Here you shall learn to smile. Be sure that smile doesn’t fade into sadness, or you will need to run and hide…
My Beautiful Paper Smile at a glance Released 2021 Studio Two Star Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 424 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (84% of 424)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Hand-drawn, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Hand-drawnStory RichPuzzlePoint & ClickHidden Object2DSurrealIndie
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Fez
Why it matched: both atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Casual; released around the same time (2012).
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,237)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Pixel Graphics, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $9.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:IndiePuzzleCasual2DRelaxingCuteRetro
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Broken Age
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Point & Click, Story Rich and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.
Broken Age at a glance Released 2014 Studio Double Fine Player sentiment 84% positive of 8,219 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (84% of 8,219)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Retro
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Story Rich, Comedy, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Point & ClickStory RichIndiePuzzleCasual2DRetro
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Riven
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Casual.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Riven at a glance Released 1997 Studio Cyan Worlds Player sentiment 92% positive of 2,865 Price $20.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 2,865)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Exploration, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $20.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzleStory RichCasualLogicSurrealRelaxing
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Syberia
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and Casual.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 6,824)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Steampunk
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Female Protagonist, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $12.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Point & ClickPuzzleCasualSteampunkStory RichHidden Object
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The Witness
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Relaxing.
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
The Witness at a glance Released 2016 Studio Thekla, Inc. Player sentiment 84% positive of 21,324 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 21,324)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $39.99 — $39.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzleIndieRelaxingSurrealCasualStory Rich
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Braid
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and 2D; released around the same time (2008).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 9,957)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle, 2D Platformer, Platformer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzleIndie2DCasualStory Rich
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The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Story Rich and Surreal; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 45,775)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Comedy, Narration, Indie, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $14.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:IndieStory RichSurrealPuzzleCasual
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Indie.
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,197)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Puzzle, Hand-drawn
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:PuzzlePoint & ClickIndieStory Rich2DSurrealHand-drawn
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LoveChoice
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Cute and Casual.
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
LoveChoice at a glance Released 2021 Studio Akaba Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,611 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,611)
Matches The Tiny Bang Story on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Romance, Dating Sim, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Visual Novel — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Tiny Bang Story: $1.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Tiny Bang Story:Story RichCuteCasualIndiePuzzle2DStylized
Common questions
What game is most like The Tiny Bang Story?
Machinarium, on the evidence we have. It both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing. 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 The Tiny Bang Story" 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 The Tiny Bang Story. 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.