Heaven's Vault similar games & best alternatives

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Heaven's Vault

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.

What works

  • Unique and immersive story
  • Engaging language translation mechanic
  • Beautiful art and music
  • High replayability with branching paths
  • Relaxing exploration and atmosphere

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow and sometimes clunky movement and sailing
  • Limited character customization
  • Lack of manual save system
  • Some ui and control frustrations
  • Story ending can feel abrupt

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Dark Eye: Memoria

  • Röki

  • The Last Campfire

  • Old Skies

  • Call of the Sea

  • Forgotton Anne

Less idle-friendly

Games that feels like Heaven's Vault but with less of an idle filler feel

  • Elroy and the Aliens

  • Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

  • The Rise of the Golden Idol

  • Anna's Quest

  • Return to Monkey Island

  • The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

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Heaven's Vault: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026