World to the West similar games & best alternatives

World to the West

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.

What works

  • Charming characters and story
  • Engaging puzzles and exploration
  • Colorful and appealing art style
  • Pleasant soundtrack
  • Four unique playable characters

Things to keep in mind

  • Tedious backtracking due to character-specific teleport points
  • Simple and sometimes frustrating combat
  • Some bugs and occasional control issues
  • Story ending considered abrupt or unsatisfying
  • Limited character interaction and customization

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Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
  • Distance on an axis: how large that difference is (ring scales show +/− points).
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  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom.

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).

Swipe to compare nearby games with World to the West. These titles are not in What to play next.

World to the West: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Violence.

Last update: 24/08/2026