Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Unforeseen Incidents.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Games like Unforeseen Incidents
- 21 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Unforeseen Incidents: Lamplight City, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, Monolith, and Puzzle Agent 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Conspiracy and Interactive Fiction, like Unforeseen Incidents.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares inventory based puzzles with Unforeseen Incidents.
- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Monolith
Why this: Shares mini games with Unforeseen Incidents.
Rank 05 
Puzzle Agent 2
Why this: Same eerie mood as Unforeseen Incidents.
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The Darkside Detective
Why this: Shares dialogue exploration with Unforeseen Incidents.
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Strange Antiquities
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles and resource management with Unforeseen Incidents.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Unforeseen Incidents
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- 2Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
Also Conspiracy and Interactive Fiction, like Unforeseen Incidents.
- 96% of 829 reviews
- 3Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Shares inventory based puzzles with Unforeseen Incidents.
- 94% of 375 reviews
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Shares inventory based puzzles and resource management with Unforeseen Incidents.
- 96% of 1,956 reviews
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- 14Elroy and the Aliens
Shares inventory based puzzles and mini games with Unforeseen Incidents.
- 96% of 273 reviews
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- 21Runaway, A Road Adventure
Shares chapter based progression with Unforeseen Incidents.
- 66% of 292 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Backwoods Entertainment, Application Systems Heidelberg
- Price: $11.99−40%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 86% of 631 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Distinctive comic art style
- Handyman protagonist with resourceful problem solving
- Prophetic and eerie storytelling
- Atmospheric
- Eerie
- Mysterious
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Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles with Unforeseen Incidents.
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Why this: Shares chapter based progression with Unforeseen Incidents.
Through Abandoned: The Underground City
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Unforeseen Incidents.
The Death of Erin Myers
Why this: Shares chapter based progression and inventory based puzzles with Unforeseen Incidents.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles with Unforeseen Incidents.
Monolith
Why this: Shares mini games with Unforeseen Incidents.
The Darkside Detective
Why this: Shares dialogue exploration with Unforeseen Incidents.
Strange Antiquities
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles and resource management with Unforeseen Incidents.
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Unforeseen Incidents.
About Unforeseen Incidents
The closest matches to Unforeseen Incidents: Lamplight City, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, Monolith, and Puzzle Agent 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Unforeseen Incidents is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lamplight City, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, eerie and mysterious, and single out its chapter based progression and dialogue exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Unforeseen Incidents: Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
Is Unforeseen Incidents worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 631 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 40% off, now $11.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Distinctive comic art style
- Handyman protagonist with resourceful problem solving
- Prophetic and eerie storytelling
- Puzzles feel logical and satisfying
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really wanted to recommend Unforeseen Incidents for its beautiful hand-drawn graphics and immersive atmosphere — it genuinely captures that classic adventure game vibe. Unfortunately, the experience is ruined by numerous bugs and a…”
“CAUTION - Minor Spoilers on Plot Structure This would be a good game but everything your character does is negated at the end of each chapter by some silly plot contrivance. It's very frustrating and just doesn't make the game feel…”
People who play it also play: Lamplight City, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Frequently asked about Unforeseen Incidents
Can I run it?
Is Unforeseen Incidents verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Unforeseen Incidents is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Unforeseen Incidents cost?
Unforeseen Incidents is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Unforeseen Incidents?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Unforeseen Incidents are Lamplight City, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.
Who developed Unforeseen Incidents?
Unforeseen Incidents was developed by Backwoods Entertainment, Application Systems Heidelberg and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.