The Entropy Centre similar games & best alternatives

The Entropy Centre

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2022

Should you play it?

Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time.

What works
  • Engaging puzzle mechanics with time-rewind twist
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Polished visuals and sound design
  • Satisfying progression and puzzle variety
  • Good value for price and length
Things to keep in mind
  • Puzzles sometimes repetitive or easy for veterans
  • Combat sections feel clunky and out of place
  • Some bugs and physics issues reported
  • Story pacing and ending considered underwhelming by some
  • Limited exploration and customization

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall

  • Layers of Fear

  • Ghost Town

  • Goetia

  • Song of the Deep

  • A New Beginning - Final Cut

  • Stray Cat Crossing

  • Timelie

  • The 7th Guest VR
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Ghost Town

  • Goetia

  • Stray Cat Crossing
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Braid, Anniversary Edition
  • Escapism

    Keplerth
  • Experimenting

    Dungeons of Dreadrock

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

The Entropy Centre: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Experimenting, Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to explore puzzles and use time rewind mechanics creatively; multiple solutions and player-driven experimentation."

    Capsule for Braid, Anniversary Edition Braid, Anniversary Edition

    "Players have freedom to solve puzzles in multiple ways and experiment with time-rewind mechanics, indicating control over actions and decisions."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Puzzles provide a satisfying challenge with logical solutions and feedback; some players find them easy, others moderately challenging."

    Capsule for Escape Academy Escape Academy

    "Puzzles provide a satisfying challenge with increasing difficulty, requiring skill and problem solving, though some are considered easy by experienced players."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and story progression without competitive or ranked elements."

    Capsule for Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and story progression without competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players report engaging story and puzzles that encourage extended play sessions and replay value."

    Capsule for Secret Files: Tunguska Secret Files: Tunguska

    "Many players report engaging story and puzzles that encourage extended play sessions and replay, though some note pacing issues."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "Single-player experience focused on individual puzzle solving with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    Capsule for She Remembered Caterpillars She Remembered Caterpillars

    "Single-player experience focused on individual puzzle solving with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players experiment with time manipulation and multiple solutions to puzzles, encouraging creative problem solving."

    Capsule for Timelie Timelie

    "Players can experiment with puzzle solutions and use a variety of mechanics, including time manipulation, allowing creative problem solving."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and cooperative social dominance is absent."

    Capsule for Ori and the Will of the Wisps Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and cooperative social dominance is absent."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game as a distraction and immersive experience in a fictional sci-fi world."

    Capsule for Keplerth Keplerth

    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a sci-fi world and story, providing distraction and emotional engagement."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Sid Meier's Civilization® V Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    4

    "Game encourages trying new puzzle mechanics and experimenting with solutions."

    Capsule for Dungeons of Dreadrock Dungeons of Dreadrock

    "Game encourages trying new puzzle mechanics and experimenting with time-rewind tools and alternative solutions."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    2

    "Some exploration of environments and story through multiple chapters and endings, though mostly linear progression."

    Capsule for Silly Polly Beast Silly Polly Beast

    "Some exploration of environments and hidden lore through terminals, though progression is mostly linear."

  • Expression

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    -4

    "Limited customization or self-expression; players interact with preset characters and environments without personalization."

    Capsule for Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter

    "Limited customization or self-expression; players interact with preset environments and characters."

  • Fantasy

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    4

    "Strong sci-fi and time travel narrative with imaginative story elements."

    Capsule for Chronigma Chronigma

    "Strong sci-fi narrative with imaginative fiction elements like time manipulation and existential themes."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement during gameplay."

    Capsule for Amnesia: The Bunker Amnesia: The Bunker

    "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement during gameplay."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively throughout the game."

    Capsule for Carto Carto

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively throughout the game."

  • Health

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    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and progress."

    Capsule for Day of the Tentacle Remastered Day of the Tentacle Remastered

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and progress."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "Limited social or emotional connection beyond character relationships; no player-to-player intimacy."

    Capsule for Sam & Max Save the World Sam & Max Save the World

    "Limited social or emotional connection beyond character interactions; no player-to-player intimacy."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    Capsule for Axiom Verge Axiom Verge

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players progress through levels and puzzles, unlocking new challenges and story elements."

    Capsule for Obey the Voice™ Obey the Voice™

    "Players progress through levels, unlocking new puzzle mechanics and story elements."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    2

    "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though some puzzles cause frustration."

    Capsule for HIVESWAP: ACT 2 HIVESWAP: ACT 2

    "Some players find the game relaxing and satisfying, though others note frustration with certain puzzles and mechanics."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Enjoyable visuals, sound, and atmospheric effects provide sensory stimulation."

    Capsule for The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare

    "Enjoyable visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal achievement."

    Capsule for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal achievement."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    4

    "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters, voice acting, and an engaging sci-fi/fantasy plot."

    Capsule for Septerra Core Septerra Core

    "Strong narrative immersion with engaging characters, lore, and existential sci-fi plot."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires planning and logical sequencing to solve puzzles effectively."

    Capsule for Hook Hook

    "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and sequencing actions in reverse order."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    1

    "Some suspense in puzzle solving but overall controlled and calm experience."

    Capsule for Quern - Undying Thoughts Quern - Undying Thoughts

    "Some suspenseful moments during robot encounters and environmental hazards, but mostly controlled puzzle solving."

  • Value

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    3

    "Players report good value for price, especially on sale, with 6-10 hours of gameplay."

    Capsule for Shardlight Shardlight

    "Players report good value for time and money, especially on sale, with 8-12 hours of gameplay."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -4

    "Minimal violence; gameplay focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration rather than combat."

    Capsule for Jolly Rover Jolly Rover

    "Minimal violence; combat sections are brief and not central to gameplay, focus is on puzzle solving."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    1

    "Some threat avoidance and combat elements, but overall low-risk environment."

    Capsule for Red Matter 2 Red Matter 2

    "Some sections involve avoiding threats like hostile robots, but overall low-risk environment."

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