Broken Reality similar games & best alternatives

Broken Reality

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

A humorous adventure set in a 3D parody of the internet. Diverse puzzles, beautiful worlds, friends, experiences, upgrades and more, await those who 'log on'!

What works
  • Unique vaporwave aesthetic and soundtrack
  • Engaging exploration and puzzles
  • Immersive nostalgic atmosphere
  • Creative and varied gameplay mechanics
  • Strong replay value and community appreciation
Things to keep in mind
  • Pacing and difficulty spike near the end
  • Some bugs and softlocks reported
  • Lack of sprint or fast travel makes backtracking tedious
  • Final levels less visually appealing and more frustrating
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Dujanah

  • Birth

  • Landlord of the Woods

  • Riven

  • TRI: Of Friendship and Madness

  • NAIAD

  • Quern - Undying Thoughts

  • Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1

  • The Unfinished Swan
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Dujanah

  • Landlord of the Woods

  • NAIAD
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Autonomy

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Similarity map

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How to use the graph
Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Broken Reality: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players freely explore the world, choose their path, and decide when and how to use abilities and items; some backtracking and puzzle solving involved."

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    "Players explore freely, choose how to approach puzzles and quests, and use various tools to interact with the world, indicating a strong sense of control and personal decision-making."

  • Competence

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    "The game offers a variety of puzzles and platforming challenges that require skill and problem solving, though some puzzles are easy or repetitive."

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    "The game offers puzzles and platforming challenges that require skill and problem solving, though some parts are simple exploration or collect-a-thon style."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal exploration and progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

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    "Focus is on personal exploration and progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long sessions and replayability, with habitual play and continued engagement."

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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    "Players engage in exploration, puzzle solving, and world manipulation, with some customization of abilities and equipment."

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  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are with NPCs and environment only."

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  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Strong vaporwave aesthetic, surreal world, and immersive story provide a distinctive escape from reality."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no obligation or external pressure reported."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore mechanics, try different approaches, and enjoy the unpredictable physics and bugs."

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    "Players try new tools and mechanics, explore secrets, and experiment with game physics and glitches."

  • Exploration

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    "Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with a living, dynamic world."

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    "Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with a richly detailed world."

  • Expression

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    "Players customize character appearance through gear and skills, though no mention of avatar personalization beyond that."

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  • Fantasy

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    "The game features surreal, imaginative worlds and characters, evoking a strong fantasy atmosphere."

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn mechanics, improve skills, and solve increasingly complex puzzles, indicating personal development."

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused exploration and puzzle solving, not suited for passive or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to scripted NPC dialogues."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect weapons, upgrades, and complete quests to advance and unlock new content."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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    "Gameplay is mostly calm and predictable with minimal suspense or risk."

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  • Value

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    "Players report high enjoyment and replay value for the price, especially on sale."

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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