Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone similar games & best alternatives

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, Linux, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Find the Philosopher's Stone!

What works
  • Beautiful hand-painted graphics
  • Varied and enjoyable puzzles
  • Relaxing music and atmosphere
  • Multiple difficulty levels and accessibility options
  • Bonus chapter and replayable content
Things to keep in mind
  • Storyline somewhat cliché and rushed
  • Voice acting occasionally monotone
  • Some puzzles lack clear instructions
  • Short game length
  • Loading times and cutscene quality issues

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Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Thrill.

Why this game works

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