We Were Here similar games & best alternatives

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We Were Here

2017

Should you play it?

Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?

What works

  • Unique cooperative communication gameplay
  • Challenging and rewarding puzzles
  • Free to play
  • Immersive and spooky atmosphere
  • Encourages teamwork and bonding

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Low replayability
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Walkie-talkie communication can be unreliable
  • Lack of content variety and customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • We Escaped a Twisted Game

  • The Watchers

  • How 2 Escape

  • Tvö

  • From the Shadows

  • We Were Here Too

Less social

Games that feels like We Were Here but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Last Room

  • Ginkgo

  • Porcelain Tales

  • The Ball

  • Medusa's Labyrinth

  • Caput Mortum

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like We Were Here but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 5-7

  • Escape Simulator 2

  • The Devourer: Hunted Souls

  • Ghost Janitors

  • Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

  • We Were Here Together

More violent

Games that feels like We Were Here but with more combat and destruction

  • PILGRIM

  • HeXen II

  • Malum

  • Subterror

  • Unsung Warriors - Prologue

  • Storebound

Less survival-focused

Games that feels like We Were Here but with less survival pressure

  • Escape Quest

  • Escape First Alchemist ⚗️

  • Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories

  • The Timeless Child - Prologue

  • In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue

  • Escape Academy

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We Were Here: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Expression, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026