The Best Nonlinear Games - Page 2

Update : Dreamcore added at rank #25.
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Definitely Not Fried Chicken (2023)

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early access PC Windows

Definitely Not Fried Chicken is a business management sim with a Twist! Grow your drugs trade through legitimate fronts by managing both sides of the business. Acquire new "businesses", meet new clientele, Develop more potent narcotics, make lots of money and leave a city in ruin!


  • capitalism
  • voxel
  • nonlinear
  • humor
  • sandbox
  • resource-management
  • simulation
  • isometric
  • dark
  • crime
  • economy
  • trading
  • building
  • comedy
  • farming

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Manifold Garden (2019)

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Mac OS IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.


  • abstract
  • surreal
  • philosophical
  • nonlinear
  • puzzle
  • psychedelic
  • experimental
  • minimalist
  • multiple-endings
  • first-person
  • atmospheric
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • colourful
  • mystery

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Lakeview Cabin 2 (2023)

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Mac OS PC Windows

The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!

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  • scroller
  • humor
  • nonlinear
  • split-screen
  • 2d
  • survival-horror
  • hack-and-slash
  • multiple-endings
  • psychological
  • dark
  • sandbox
  • horror
  • survival
  • comedy
  • pixel

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HighFleet (2021)

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PC Windows

Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?


  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • diplomacy
  • tactical
  • nonlinear
  • post-apocalyptic
  • real-time
  • choices
  • inventory
  • military
  • building
  • sci-fi
  • stylized
  • management
  • battle

15

Bonfire Peaks (2020)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

A difficult open world puzzle game about climbing mysterious ruins and setting fire to your belongings.


  • sokoban
  • voxel
  • puzzle
  • nonlinear
  • movement
  • grid
  • cinematic
  • emotional
  • 3d
  • stylized
  • atmospheric
  • relaxing
  • third-person
  • pixel
  • difficult

16

Zapling Bygone (2022)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 4

Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.

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  • metroidvania
  • souls
  • nonlinear
  • scroller
  • platform
  • psychological
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • horror
  • boss
  • action-adventure
  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • atmospheric
  • precision-platform

17

Astronite (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.


  • 8-bit
  • platform
  • souls
  • nonlinear
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • music
  • precision
  • action-adventure
  • open-world
  • pixel
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • shooter

18

FOUNTAINS (2024)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

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  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • nonlinear
  • hack-and-slash
  • rpg
  • lore
  • fantasy
  • multiple-endings
  • choices
  • dark
  • top-down
  • exploration
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • open-world

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Skinwalker Hunt (2022)

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PC Windows

Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.

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  • hunting
  • nonlinear
  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • loot
  • open-world
  • supernatural
  • fps
  • atmospheric
  • psychological
  • exploration
  • victorian
  • dark

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A Monster's Expedition (2020)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!


  • sokoban
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • nonlinear
  • family-friendly
  • open-world
  • post-apocalyptic
  • exploration
  • surreal
  • 3d
  • historical
  • cartoony
  • alternate
  • funny
  • atmospheric

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