The Complex similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
After a major bio-weapon attack on London, two scientists find themselves in a locked-down laboratory with time, and air, running out. The Complex is an interactive sci-fi thriller movie where your decisions lead to one of eight suspenseful endings.
What works
- Engaging narrative with multiple endings
- High production values and acting
- Ability to skip previously seen scenes
- Meaningful choices affecting relationships
- Accessible for fans of interactive movies
Things to keep in mind
- Short overall playtime
- Many choices have limited impact
- Some plot and acting inconsistencies
- Price considered high by some players
- Lack of save flexibility and chapter selection
What to play next
Top picks
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More creative
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Less survival-focused
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More value-seeking
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From the same developer
From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.
Similarity map
The Complex: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Value.
Last update: 05/08/2026