The House of Da Vinci 2 similar games & best alternatives

The House of Da Vinci 2

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.

What works

  • Challenging and logical puzzles
  • Immersive historical setting
  • High quality graphics and sound
  • Engaging story with voice acting
  • Time travel mechanic adds depth

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited movement and fixed camera angles
  • Some frustrating pixel hunting
  • Hint system sometimes unhelpful
  • Story can be confusing or weak
  • Short length for full price

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Lumino City

  • Machinika: Atlas

  • Firmament

  • Nearwood - Collector's Edition

  • Deponia

  • Archaica: The Path of Light

More thrilling

Games that feels like The House of Da Vinci 2 but with more suspense and thrill

  • True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3

  • Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor

  • The Room Three

  • The Room 4: Old Sins

  • Foolish Mortals

  • The Room Two

Less continuation-driven

Games that feels like The House of Da Vinci 2 but with less of a pull toward endless continuation

  • Unmechanical

  • Inbetween Land

  • Iris.Fall

  • The Room VR: A Dark Matter

  • Journey of a Roach

  • Frankenstein: Master of Death

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The House of Da Vinci 2: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 04/08/2026