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Myst V: End of Ages

Myst V: End of Ages leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

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EXECUTION1 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

12 games like Myst V: End of Ages

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Scribblenauts Unlimited cover art
Scribblenauts UnlimitedPure Optimization · sandbox word puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Puzzle NPCs are static requests, not minds

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Monument Valley 2Pure Optimization · perspective puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Nothing opposes you

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Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation cover art
Neighbours from Hell 2: On VacationPure Optimization · stealth puzzle

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - light timing on trap execution

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The Sims 4Pure Optimization · life simulationcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - no opponents, simulated NPCs only

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Valiant Hearts: The Great WarPure Optimization · narrative puzzle adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - No opponent

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OxenfreePure Optimization · supernatural narrativecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Supernatural narrative with scripted ghost behaviour

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LEGO Batman: The VideogamePure Optimization · LEGO action adventurecross-genre

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Button-mashy combat with no real fail state

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UnpackingPure Optimization · zen puzzlecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Solo meditative game with no opponent

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Life is Strange: True ColorsPure Optimization · supernatural narrativecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Scripted small-town mystery with no adaptive NPCs

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OmoriPure Optimization · psychological horror RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Scripted encounters throughout

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SpiritfarerPure Optimization · management adventurecross-genre

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Platforming is light and forgiving.

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FAR: Lone SailsPure Optimization · atmospheric vehicle adventurecross-genre

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Light platforming and timely lever pulls

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Game details

Released
2005
Developer
Cyan Worlds
Platforms
PC, Mac
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
68/100
IGDB users
70/100
PuzzleStrategyAdventureFantasyScience fictionDramaMystery