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I didn’t try to figure out the language in this game (not smart enough for that), but exploring, finding hidden areas, and secrets was so satisfying I need another game like this too. I love when puzzles are knowledge-gated rather than item- or progress-gated.



I’m not them but…

Outer Wilds is a gem of a 3D first-person indie game. Other games might have you find required items so you can progress (like Pokemon or Zelda games), but in this game it’s all about the knowledge you learn while playing (like Tunic). You explore, learn, and puzzle solve. By looking up anything about the game, or by looking up a solution to a puzzle, you essentially lock yourself out of experiencing that piece of content. It’s all about the journey.

It’s a game you can only really play once, but it is so worth it. It’s my favorite video game and I wish I could forget everything about it so I can play it again for the first time.


This looks very promising, I’ll check it out!


I’m bad at zombies but I play with friends that are much better than me and we have fun. I’m still learning how to get a good train of zombies going.

I guess this game is a time loop in the same way Hitman could be considered a time loop.


You unlocked a memory for me: I remember playing one of the games in the series, I think it was Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands because I think I played it on DS. I’ll check out a playthrough of Sands of Time, thank you!


I’ll have a look at 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, thank you!

Years ago I played Undertale and Pony Island and I love them both so much. I have a soft spot for 4th wall breaking games.


I’ve never heard of this mod before, but you’ve sold me on it! Thank you, I can’t wait to play it.


I played Deathloop before and I loved it, I need a sequel asap.

Thank you for the list! I see a few interesting games on there that I will look into more.


That sounds amazing, I’ve added it to my list. Thank you!


The premise to Three Minutes to Eight is interesting, I’ll check it out. Thank you!


I forgot about this one! I played it for an hour years ago, I need to find time to continue playing it.


I watched the anime years ago but have forgotten most of it other than the fact I liked it a lot! Thank you, I will rewatch it instead of playing the game.


Thanks for reminding me to play it! it’s been on my list forever, it looks so good.


The time loop mechanic for combat looks very interesting, thank you.


Gnosia seems right up my alley, thank you!

I played Life is Strange as the episodes were coming out, the ending hit me worse than any game has. I believe I remember that segment, the cockroach and the jukebox? I love that game.


This looks interesting! I’ll add it to my list, until it either gets a patch on PC to fix the memory leak, or I come across a PS5.


A time loop roguelike deckbuilder… I enjoyed Slay the Spire a lot, I will add this one to my list, thank you!


They are both on Steam! Funnily enough I was debating on adding Evoland 2 to my post as it kind of counts but also doesn’t. But the ending of that game hit me hard. Loved the story and how the graphics changed, a very unique game.


Any recommendations for time loop games?
I really enjoy time loop games where the player can explore and there's a story, and isn't just a puzzle game. I played Outer Wilds a few years ago and I loved everything about it, it's my favorite in the genre. Ones I've played and liked / have on my list to play that look good: - **Outer Wilds** - (I still need to play the DLC) - **Deathloop** - **Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask** - **Undertale**? - **The Sexy Brutale** - **Zero Escape** series (on my list to play) Ones I don't like as much: - **The Forgotten City** - I liked the story (for the most part) but I felt it was spoiled far too early. I think by being a shorter non-linear game that was likely to happen. I got 3/4 endings in 6 hours. It was very hand-holdy which I didn't like. It had quests and quest markers which I felt didn't help the game at all. I wish it went the Outer Wilds approach and instead listed everything you learned, so the player would have to piece together what they needed to do next. - **Twelve Minutes** - I watched a playthrough of this game. The story was very interesting, but I don't think I would have the patience for the puzzles, it's a puzzle heavy game. I would like a game with more exploration. - **Minit** - Played it for ~3 hours, it was interesting but I would like a longer time loop. These games have a time travel mechanic which I still enjoy but aren't really what I'm looking for: - **Braid** - The story is very interesting but it's a puzzle platformer with levels. - **Life is Strange** - I love this game but it's a time travel game rather than a time loop. - **Chrono Trigger** - I think this game has time travel instead of a time loop, it's still on my list to play. - **Steins;gate** (now on my list to rewatch rather than play, and it's more time travel rather than groundhog day time loop). Are there any hidden gems I'm missing? Preferably looking for games I can play on PC but I also have a Switch, Wii U, and 3DS.
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That I’ve only played 400 out of the 1600 games I own (in my defense I got a lot of these games from bundles) and I have 6800 hours total playtime.


I didn’t know that! Thanks I’ll have to keep that in mind.


My partner and I played through Divinity Original Sin 2 many times with co-op, and now we are playing through BG3 and we are having the time of our lives. It’s really really good. It’s like co-op in DoS2 but I’d say it’s even better.

Just make sure you recruit someone and they recruit someone to your party (just like in DoS2) so you both get to control another character. But it’s really easy to switch out party members if they are in your camp.


I’m really enjoying co-op games that I can play with friends. Like Phasmophobia, Necesse, Minecraft, Terraria, Back 4 Blood, Battlebit, PlateUp!


I used to play a lot of games on miniclip wayyyy back when flash was a thing, but nitrome games were my favorite:

  • Final Ninja series (2 games I think?), 2D platformers where you could swing around and also shoot enemies with ninja stars. had a lot of levels to complete
  • Dirk Valentine, 2D platformer, similar to final ninja but with a different theme
  • Avalanche, a 2D game where you are a penguin trying to escape the avalanche by sliding and avoiding obstacles. I think this had a lot of levels too

Looks like nitrome has these flash games to download on their website, but they also converted / are converting them to html5 as well. I’m so glad these aren’t lost!


I watched a playthrough of it 6+ years ago and I STILL think about the story/ending from time to time. it’s so damn good