And yet like all games similar toMystandThe Room, when it’s done, it’s done.
realMyst: Free-Roaming Exploration
Sequel toMyst.
OriginalMystages plus Rime Age.
Some user interface quirks on iPhone.
Could feel a bit cramped to some.
We might as well start with the free-roaming version of the godfather of all great puzzle games.
If you lovedThe Roomand never playedMyst, this one is a must.
Machinarium: Best for Total Focus
Entertaining combo of sci-fi and puzzle themes.
High level of difficulty.
Story on the short side.
Might be too slow for some.
It’s puzzle-adventure meetsWall-E. ## The Silent Age: Best for Traveling Through Time
Engaging time traveling theme.
Might be too brief for some.
Second chapter sits behind considerable paywall.
Unassuming Joe the Plumber is about to go on the adventure of his lifetime … or perhaps two lifetimes.
This time-traveling adventure game has you moving back and forth between 1972 and 2012 where mankind has become extinct.
Shadowmatic: Best Creative Puzzle Game
Beautiful graphics.
Hints require an in-app purchase.
Full version is paid only.
A beautiful game,Shadowmatictakes theHidden Objectgame and turns it into a make-the-object game.
House of Da Vinci: Best for Feeding Your Need for ‘The Room’
Top-notch graphics.
A great combo of challenge and length.
Thematic overlaps withThe Room.
Some think it’s a poor imitation ofThe Room.
User controls can be unintuitive.
This one is for those who really, really can’t wait for the next inThe Roomseries.
Agent A: Best for Comfortable Puzzle Solving
Retro styling.
Appeals to fans of relaxed puzzle games.
Only chapter one is free.
unit 6: Best Story Line in a Puzzle Game
Good writing.
Imbued with a bit of humor.
Has a novel-like quality.
A bit too short.
The Tiny Bang Story: Best for Family Activities
Great for the whole family.
Five chapters with 30+ brain teasers.
Not the most interesting visuals.
