Firmament similar games & best alternatives

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Firmament

PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, PlayStation 5, Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

What works

  • Beautiful and immersive environments
  • Engaging and satisfying puzzles
  • Unique adjunct tool mechanic
  • Strong narrative with emotional ending
  • Accessible for a wider audience

Things to keep in mind

  • Shorter length compared to previous cyan games
  • Some bugs and technical issues at launch
  • Story exposition pacing issues
  • Limited environmental storytelling
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

  • Myst

  • Nearwood - Collector's Edition

  • The House of Da Vinci 2

  • Machinarium

  • Obduction

More thrilling

Games that feels like Firmament but with more suspense and thrill

  • The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent

  • The Room Three

  • Meridian 157: Chapter 1

  • Teslagrad 2

  • Metamorphosis

  • Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

More expressive

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

  • Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers

  • Quern - Undying Thoughts

  • Dimhaven - The Lost Source

  • My Brother Rabbit

  • Downward: Enhanced Edition

  • Red Matter 2

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Firmament: 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 Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026