Whispering Willows cover art

games like

Whispering Willows

Whispering Willows leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Platform, Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION1 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

12 games like Whispering Willows

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

Oxenfree cover art
OxenfreePure Optimization · supernatural narrative

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Omori cover art
OmoriPure Optimization · psychological horror RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Last Day of June cover art
Last Day of JunePure Optimization · narrative puzzle adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Sims 4 cover art
The Sims 4Pure Optimization · life simulation

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - minor random events and needs decay

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Valiant Hearts: The Great War cover art
Valiant Hearts: The Great WarPure Optimization · narrative puzzle adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Fixed puzzles, fully visible

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The Last Guardian cover art
The Last GuardianSystems & Chaos · puzzle adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Slow climbing and platforming, very forgiving

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Murdered: Soul Suspect cover art
Murdered: Soul SuspectSystems & Chaos · detective adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Clues and case answers are hidden until found

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LEGO Batman: The Videogame cover art
LEGO Batman: The VideogamePure Optimization · LEGO action adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Button-mashy combat with no real fail state

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SpiritfarerPure Optimization · management adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Platforming is light and forgiving.

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Scribblenauts Unlimited cover art
Scribblenauts UnlimitedPure Optimization · sandbox word puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Puzzles are visible; nothing meaningful is hidden

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FAR: Lone SailsPure Optimization · atmospheric vehicle adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Light platforming and timely lever pulls

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Dungeon Siege cover art
Dungeon SiegePure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (5 vs 6) - Party builds and pack-mule logistics are the game

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Game details

Released
2014
Developer
Night Light Interactive
Platforms
PS4, Ouya, Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac, WiiU, Vita, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
69/100
IGDB users
74/100
PlatformPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieHorrorMystery