Closure similar games & best alternatives

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Closure

PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2012

Should you play it?

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

What works

  • Unique and creative light-based puzzle mechanic
  • Atmospheric black-and-white art style
  • Engaging and challenging puzzles
  • Immersive and fitting soundtrack
  • Good value with many levels and collectibles

Things to keep in mind

  • Some frustrating precise platforming elements
  • Repetitive music in longer sessions
  • Lack of explicit story clarity
  • Controls can feel slippery or imprecise
  • Technical issues on some hardware reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • qomp

  • The Swapper

  • ANIMAL WELL

  • Hue

  • Schein

  • Unbound: Worlds Apart

Less survival-focused

Games that feels like Closure but with less survival pressure

  • Tetrobot and Co.

  • Another Perspective

  • Escape Lala - Retro Point and Click Adventure

  • Lowglow

  • Submachine: Legacy

  • Ugly

More violent

Games that feels like Closure but with more combat and destruction

  • FAITH: The Unholy Trinity

  • Close Your Eyes [Old Version]

  • MO:Astray

  • TAMASHII

  • La-Mulana 2

  • Hellevator

More expressive

Games that feels like Closure but with more self-expression and customization

  • Treasure Adventure World

  • Nihilumbra

  • Moonleap

  • Vessel

  • SteamWorld Dig 2

  • Kaelaverse: Pemascape

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Closure. These titles are not in What to play next.

Closure: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026