Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with The Talos Principle 2.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like The Talos Principle 2
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked The Talos Principle 2 also play
The closest matches to The Talos Principle 2: The Talos Principle: Reawakened, The Talos Principle, The Witness, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT, and The Swapper. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same contemplative mood as The Talos Principle 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental puzzles and puzzle solving with The Talos Principle 2.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 04 
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
Rank 05 
The Swapper
Why this: Also Philosophical and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Talos Principle 2.
Rank 06 
Portal 2
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Talos Principle 2.
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The Forgotten City
Why this: Also Philosophical and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Talos Principle 2
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 3The Witness
Shares environmental puzzles and puzzle solving with The Talos Principle 2.
- 83% of 8,747 reviews
- 4DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Also Post-apocalyptic and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
- 91% of 19,229 reviews
- 5The Swapper
Also Philosophical and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Talos Principle 2.
- 94% of 3,406 reviews
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- 8The Forgotten City
Also Philosophical and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
- 96% of 7,104 reviews
- 9Lifeless Planet Premier Edition
Shares environmental puzzles with The Talos Principle 2.
- 75% of 1,510 reviews
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- 19CONTROL Resonant
Also Lore-Rich and Post-apocalyptic, like The Talos Principle 2.
- 92% of 19,072 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Croteam
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 8,242 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 88
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Feel very very clever
- Loved story and universe
- Love humanity again
- Contemplative
- Emotional
- Epic
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Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Portal
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Talos Principle 2.
Outer Wilds
Why this: Same emotional mood as The Talos Principle 2.
The Turing Test
Why this: Same contemplative mood as The Talos Principle 2.
Return of the Obra Dinn
Why this: Same immersive mood as The Talos Principle 2.
We Were Here Too
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Talos Principle 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Talos Principle 2 at current Steam store prices.
Lifeless Planet Premier Edition
Why this: Shares environmental puzzles with The Talos Principle 2.
Viewfinder
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Talos Principle 2.
The Last Cube
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Talos Principle 2.
Manifold Garden
Why this: Also Philosophical and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Talos Principle 2.
Metamorphosis
Why this: Also Philosophical and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
1000xRESIST
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
Tides of Tomorrow 🌊
Why this: Also Lore-Rich and Post-apocalyptic, like The Talos Principle 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
The Swapper
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Talos Principle 2.
Portal 2
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Talos Principle 2.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Why this: Shares environmental puzzles and puzzle solving with The Talos Principle 2.
The Forgotten City
Why this: Also Philosophical and Walking Simulator, like The Talos Principle 2.
More from Croteam
Other recommendable Steam games by Croteam, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Serious Sam II
Why this: Same epic mood as The Talos Principle 2.
About The Talos Principle 2
The closest matches to The Talos Principle 2: The Talos Principle: Reawakened, The Talos Principle, The Witness, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT, and The Swapper. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Talos Principle 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Talos Principle: Reawakened, The Talos Principle and The Witness — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, emotional and epic, and single out its audio logs and dialogue system. 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.
The Talos Principle 2 is a first-person puzzle adventure developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital. Set in a rich sci-fi environment, the game tasks players with solving increasingly challenging environmental puzzles while uncovering philosophical themes through dialogue systems and audio-logs. Players who have explored its long campaign describe it as an epic, contemplative, and emotionally resonant journey through a thoughtfully crafted universe. Reviewers highlight the sense of discovery and intellectual engagement found throughout the experience, with many noting how it rewards persistent problem-solving. The game is verified for Steam Deck and priced at $29.99, earning a 95% positive rating from over 8,000 Steam reviews.
About The Talos Principle 2: The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
Is The Talos Principle 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 8,242 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 81% positive across 237 new reviews, 13 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 41 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Feel very very clever
- Loved story and universe
- Love humanity again
- Superior to portal
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The first Talos Principle was charming puzzle game with little nuggets of philosophy that surprised you but it didn't take itself too seriously. Puzzle games can seem lonely and existential and Talos leaned into it, but gently. It felt…”
“Talos Principle 1 was a good collection of puzzles with some comedic attempts at philosophy that would play while you were solving a puzzle. Unfortunately the success of that game has been interpreted as a desire for hours and hours of…”
People who play it also play: The Talos Principle: Reawakened, The Talos Principle, The Witness
Frequently asked about The Talos Principle 2
Can I run it?
Is The Talos Principle 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Talos Principle 2 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 The Talos Principle 2 cost?
The Talos Principle 2 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Talos Principle 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Talos Principle 2 are The Talos Principle: Reawakened, The Talos Principle, The Witness.
Who developed The Talos Principle 2?
The Talos Principle 2 was developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.