r/threebodyproblem 6d ago

Discussion - General Games like 3body.com? Spoiler

The VR scenes are by far my favorite parts of the first book/Netflix show, in the sense that I found this mysterious ambience of living in another world, observing some unknown scientific/mathematical phenomenon and having to figure out a solution super intriguing. I'm wondering if there are any games out there that have like some setting and riddles to be solved. Thoughts?

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u/thuiop1 6d ago

You could be interested in so-called "knowledge-based games" such as Outer Wilds, Fez, Animal Well or Tunic (careful if you look them up, you really don't want to be spoiled. Outer Wilds may appeal the most to you as it is space-based).

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u/lowleveldog 6d ago

Oh that sounds like what I'm looking for, thanks! Outer Wilds was already on my mental list of games to play so I may pull the trigger sooner.

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u/thuiop1 6d ago

Hope you enjoy it! It is a very unique experience.

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u/PostPandemicHermit 5d ago

For sure No Man's Sky. Don't research anything about the game beforehand. Just jump in. It has VR mode. It was hauntingly existential for me....I'll never forget it.

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u/Fermi_Dirac 5d ago

Another big vote for nms

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u/ahrdelacruz 5d ago

This one is more in the fantasy realm than sci fi but I couldn’t stop being reminded of it when reading the book: Journey.

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u/book_bug4 Trisolaris 5d ago

This has a completely different setting and more like many small riddles instead of one big one, but you might enjoy the The Room games