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
  • Steins;gate (on my list to play)
  • 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

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.

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.