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The Book of Unwritten Tales

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2012

Should you play it?

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

What works

  • Engaging humor and parody
  • Well-written story and characters
  • Logical and accessible puzzles
  • Beautiful graphics and soundtrack
  • Long playtime with immersive experience

Things to keep in mind

  • Some minor bugs and animation issues
  • Puzzles may be too easy for some
  • Limited character customization
  • Occasional tedious backtracking
  • Ending feels abrupt to some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Return to Monkey Island

  • The Whispered World Special Edition

  • Deponia

  • Elroy and the Aliens

  • Deponia: The Complete Journey

  • Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded

More thrilling

Games that feels like The Book of Unwritten Tales but with more suspense and thrill

More expressive

Games that feels like The Book of Unwritten Tales but with more self-expression and customization

  • The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

  • The Night of the Rabbit

  • Simon the Sorcerer Origins

  • My Brother Rabbit

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

The Book of Unwritten Tales: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Thrill.

Last update: 03/08/2026