Call of the Sea similar games & best alternatives

Call of the Sea

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2020

Should you play it?

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

What works
  • Beautiful visuals and art style
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Well-designed puzzles
  • Immersive sound design and voice acting
  • Accessible gameplay with moderate challenge
Things to keep in mind
  • Slow walking speed and pacing
  • Short game length
  • Some puzzles can be obscure or tedious
  • Lack of replayability beyond achievements
  • Minor technical issues and bugs reported

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Evan's Remains

  • Pinstripe

  • Dreaming Sarah

  • Röki

  • Kathy Rain

  • CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs

  • The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

  • Dreamcore

  • Papo & Yo
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Evan's Remains

  • What Lies in the Multiverse

  • Farewell North
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Story

    Serena
  • Escapism

    Die Young
  • Exploration

    Radiation Island

Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

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.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

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).

Call of the Sea: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players have control over puzzle solving and some dialogue choices, but the story progression is mostly linear with limited branching."

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  • Competence

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    "Puzzles provide moderate challenge requiring problem solving and observation, rewarding player skill."

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    "Puzzles provide a moderate challenge that require observation and problem solving, rewarding player skill and thought."

  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story progression."

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    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story progression."

  • Continuation

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    "Players enjoy progressing through levels and collectibles, but game length is short and some players finish quickly."

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    "Players are engaged to complete the story and explore achievements, but game length is short and some find slow pacing a drawback."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity

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    "Players combine clues and solve puzzles creatively, but within predefined narrative and game structures."

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    "Players can explore and piece together clues creatively, but gameplay follows predefined puzzles and narrative."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and narrative-driven."

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Immersive survival and exploration on a mysterious island provide strong escape from reality."

    Capsule for Die Young Die Young

    "Strong immersion in a mysterious island setting and story provides escape from real life."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story and puzzles, not out of obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and puzzles, not obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, though within a structured environment."

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    "Exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, though within structured gameplay."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Strong emphasis on exploring multiple islands, discovering secrets, and uncovering story elements through environment."

    Capsule for Radiation Island Radiation Island

    "Exploring a lush island environment and uncovering story elements is a core motivation."

  • Expression

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    "Limited customization; player expression mainly through choices in puzzle solving and dialogue."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong Lovecraftian and cosmic horror themes with imaginative fiction and surreal elements."

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    "Strong Lovecraftian and fantastical themes with supernatural elements and imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship

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    "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of story through puzzle solving and exploration."

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    "Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of story through puzzles and exploration."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story; not designed for background or idle play."

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Emotional connection to story and characters but limited social or relational interaction."

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    "Emotional connection to story and characters, but limited social or relational interaction."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative."

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    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

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    "Progression through story chapters and puzzle completion, with some collectible achievements."

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    "Progression through story and puzzle completion, with collectible achievements and chapter unlocks."

  • Relaxation

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    "Atmospheric and immersive with a slow pace, balancing tension and calm."

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  • Sensation

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    "Engaging sound design, music, and visual effects provide stimulating sensory experience."

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    "Visually vibrant and aurally rich experience with engaging sound design and music."

  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems present."

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  • Story

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    5

    "Narrative-driven game with strong emphasis on storytelling, voice acting, and emotional plot."

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    "Narrative-driven game with strong emotional story, voice acting, and lore exploration."

  • Strategy

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    "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving, but no complex strategic planning."

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    "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving, but no complex strategic planning."

  • Thrill

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    "Some suspenseful and eerie moments, but overall a calm and contemplative experience."

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  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

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    "Generally considered good value for story and experience, though some note short length."

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    "Good value for story and experience, though some note short length and recommend buying on sale."

  • Violence

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    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

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    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival

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    "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable and safe game environment."

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    "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable and safe game environment."

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