Yesterday Origins similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...
What works
- Engaging and mature story
- Beautiful art style and music
- Logical and interesting puzzles
- Detailed 3d object and character inspection
- Strong narrative with multiple timelines
Things to keep in mind
- Clunky and frustrating mouse controls
- Bugs and technical issues reported
- Lack of save/load flexibility
- Some puzzles require pixel hunting
- No multiplayer or social features
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Last update: 19/09/2026