The Crooked Man similar games & best alternatives

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The Crooked Man

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

What works

  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Atmospheric pixel art and sound design
  • Puzzle solving with moderate challenge
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Affordable price supporting developer

Things to keep in mind

  • Some frustrating or unclear puzzles
  • Clunky combat mechanics
  • Limited character development depth
  • Lack of customization options
  • Second playthrough content is minimal

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More expressive

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Less survival-focused

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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The Crooked Man: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Last update: 23/08/2026