The Best Nonlinear Games for all - Page 2

Update : DREAMIO: AI-Powered Adventures added at rank #50.
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HighFleet (2021)

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PC Windows

Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?


  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • diplomacy
  • tactical
  • nonlinear
  • post-apocalyptic
  • real-time
  • choices
  • inventory
  • military
  • building
  • sci-fi
  • stylized
  • management
  • battle

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Definitely Not Fried Chicken (2023)

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early access PC Windows

Definitely Not Fried Chicken is a business management sim with a Twist! Grow your drugs trade through legitimate fronts by managing both sides of the business. Acquire new "businesses", meet new clientele, Develop more potent narcotics, make lots of money and leave a city in ruin!


  • capitalism
  • voxel
  • nonlinear
  • humor
  • sandbox
  • resource-management
  • simulation
  • isometric
  • dark
  • crime
  • economy
  • trading
  • building
  • comedy
  • farming

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Astronite (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.


  • 8-bit
  • platform
  • souls
  • nonlinear
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • music
  • precision
  • action-adventure
  • open-world
  • pixel
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • shooter

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Bonfire Peaks (2020)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

A difficult open world puzzle game about climbing mysterious ruins and setting fire to your belongings.


  • sokoban
  • voxel
  • puzzle
  • nonlinear
  • movement
  • grid
  • cinematic
  • emotional
  • 3d
  • stylized
  • atmospheric
  • relaxing
  • third-person
  • pixel
  • difficult

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Zapling Bygone (2022)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 4

Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.

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  • metroidvania
  • souls
  • nonlinear
  • scroller
  • platform
  • psychological
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • horror
  • boss
  • action-adventure
  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • atmospheric
  • precision-platform

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A Monster's Expedition (2020)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!


  • sokoban
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • nonlinear
  • family-friendly
  • open-world
  • post-apocalyptic
  • exploration
  • surreal
  • 3d
  • historical
  • cartoony
  • alternate
  • funny
  • atmospheric

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The Inheritance of Crimson Manor (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.


  • escape
  • room
  • horror
  • walking-simulator
  • puzzle
  • nonlinear
  • gothic
  • narration
  • first-person
  • logic
  • exploration
  • mystery
  • 3d
  • investigation
  • inventory

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Skinwalker Hunt (2022)

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PC Windows

Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.

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  • hunting
  • nonlinear
  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • loot
  • open-world
  • supernatural
  • fps
  • atmospheric
  • psychological
  • exploration
  • victorian
  • dark

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Of Bird and Cage (2021)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Of Bird and Cage is a unique metal album presented through a two-hour-long story-driven game. Play music in a brand-new way. Featuring famous artists like Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Rob van der Loo (Epica), Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation), and many others!

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  • nonlinear
  • music
  • emotional
  • modern
  • choices
  • fiction
  • interactive
  • multiple-endings
  • quick-time-event
  • stylized
  • psychological
  • dark
  • first-person
  • drama
  • story

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Puddle Knights (2020)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Protecting nobles from mud may look simple on the surface, but the intricate cape arranging puzzle mechanics ensure steadily increasing difficulty. Join the Knights on their quest to preserve dignity, and mindmuck is practically guaranteed! Playtime 10-35h.


  • sokoban
  • nonlinear
  • logic
  • isometric
  • puzzle
  • movement
  • relaxing
  • turn-based
  • cute
  • minimalist
  • family-friendly
  • funny
  • difficult
  • mud
  • colourful

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