Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town similar games & best alternatives

Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

What works
  • Charming art style and animations
  • Logical and accessible puzzles
  • Engaging mystery story
  • Voice acting and soundtrack
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay with modern conveniences
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Linear progression
  • Somewhat simple story and characters
  • Price considered high for content by some
  • Minor bugs and occasional awkward dialogue

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Lilly Looking Through

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  • The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

  • Perils of Man

  • Her Majesty's SPIFFING

  • Gomo

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Perils of Man

  • Her Majesty's SPIFFING

  • Discolored

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Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Violence, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Expression.

Why this game works

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