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Simon the Sorcerer Origins

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!

What works

  • Nostalgic humor and voice acting with original actors
  • Engaging and logical puzzles with magical elements
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style and animations
  • Well-crafted story that enriches the series lore
  • Accessible gameplay with modern point-and-click mechanics

Things to keep in mind

  • Some puzzles lack clear clues and can be frustrating
  • Limited world size and few interactive npcs
  • Inconsistent animation quality and art detail
  • Short game length relative to price
  • Occasional awkward voice acting and dialogue delivery

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

  • Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

  • Return to Monkey Island

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

  • Darkestville Castle

  • Kelvin and the Infamous Machine

  • PRIM

  • The Book of Unwritten Tales

  • The Inner World

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Two

  • NAIRI: Tower of Shirin

  • Eventide 2: The Sorcerers Mirror

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Simon the Sorcerer Origins: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship.

Last update: 25/07/2026