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Obduction

Windows Mixed Reality, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, SteamVR, Mac, Oculus Rift, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

What works

  • Beautiful and immersive environments
  • Clever and satisfying puzzles
  • Engaging and mysterious story
  • Non-linear exploration
  • Strong nostalgia for myst fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Tedious backtracking and walking
  • Frequent loading screens especially late game
  • Some obtuse or overly complex puzzles
  • Lack of hand-holding may frustrate some players
  • Limited character interaction and social elements

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

  • Myst

  • The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

  • Firmament

  • Deponia

  • Supraland

More thrilling

Games that feels like Obduction but with more suspense and thrill

  • Children of Silentown

  • The Room Three

  • Teslagrad 2

  • The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent

  • Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

  • Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Obduction but with a stronger survival pressure

  • A New Beginning - Final Cut

  • Outer Wilds

  • J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars

  • Monolith

  • Aporia: Beyond The Valley

  • Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

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Obduction: 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 Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026