Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition similar games & best alternatives

Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition

2016

Should you play it?

Wealthy, handsome, and... dead? Samuel strikes a deal with Death for one last shot at life, but only if he can survive a day doing everything manually. Blink, breathe, walk, and work - Guide Sam in this darkly humorous and brutally difficult adventure!

What works

  • Unique and humorous gameplay
  • Engaging narration and voice acting
  • Local co-op mode
  • Creative control mechanics
  • Short and entertaining

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Frustrating controls for some
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Some technical issues with input
  • Limited replay value

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Pid

  • Simple Fish Adventure

  • Three of Cards

  • Piggy Poggy Pog

  • The Case of the Golden Idol

  • Parallel Experiment

Less social

Games that feels like Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Život Není Krásný: Poslední Exekuce

  • Zueirama

  • Edna & Harvey: The Breakout

  • Sam & Max Save the World

  • Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

  • House

More intimate

Games that feels like Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition but with more focus on close relationships

  • Wylde Flowers

  • Fall of Porcupine

  • Struggling

  • Sally Face - Episode One

  • Love Alone Death

  • Frog Sqwad 🐸

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Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Last update: 03/08/2026