OPUS: The Day We Found Earth similar games & best alternatives

OPUS: The Day We Found Earth

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS • 2016

Should you play it?

Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.

What works
  • Touching and emotional story
  • Beautiful soundtrack and visuals
  • Unique space exploration gameplay
  • Short and accessible experience
  • Planet naming for personal expression
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Repetitive scanning gameplay
  • Limited gameplay depth
  • Some achievements require grinding
  • Lack of map overview and navigation aids

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Rumu

  • Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal-

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OPUS: The Day We Found Earth: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Intimacy, Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players control a robot with freedom to explore and solve puzzles, though gameplay is linear and guided."

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    "Players control the robot Emeth and navigate the telescope to scan stars with some freedom, but the game guides the search with clues and hints, limiting full autonomy."

  • Competence

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    "Gameplay involves simple puzzles and exploration with some obscure triggers; not highly skill-demanding but requires attention and puzzle solving."

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  • Competition

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  • Escapism

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  • Experimenting

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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