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24 alternatives to Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and the Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

A quick heist game from the creator of The Stanley Parable

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and the Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Stanley Parable▲66

   The very best game... about games

   2015 · stanleyparable.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Fortune Catcher▲68

   2 people, 1 keyboard and random controls = mayhem

   2015 · muyo.itch.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Slam City Oracles▲74

   A rambunctious Katamari-meets-Grand Theft Auto physics game

   2015 · janefriedhoff.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Crookz - The Big Heist▲61

   A tactical strategy game set in the funky 1970’s

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Akuatica▲77

   An action adventure game with puzzle elements

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Witness on Mac▲123

   Explore an abandoned island full of surprises

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Beginner's Guide▲65

   Narrative video game from Davey Wreden.

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Knytt▲83

   A platform game with atmosphere & infinite cuteness

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Bulb Boy▲79

   An atmospheric point-and-click horror game

   2015 · bulbware.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Swindle▲73

    Procedurally generated steampunk cybercrime caper

    2015 · sizefivegames.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Pirates Treasure▲65

    The new funny puzzles platform game

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Flame In The Flood (Win/Mac)▲55

    A GORGEOUS rogue-lite from the art director of Bioshock.

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Robber Chief▲74

    Match gems and stones before the police shows up

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hexoscope▲72

    A gorgeous and chaotic puzzle game

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Luckslinger▲66

    Shoot, Knife, Duck!

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    HexBreaker!▲57

    A puzzle game where the only obstacle is your past moves

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Pinchworm▲75

    The love of your life has been snatched up by an evil bird!

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Toby: The Secret Mine▲76

    A puzzle platformer in the vein of Limbo and Nihilumbra

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Human Resource Machine▲82

    A programming game from the creators of Little Inferno

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Poncho▲73

    A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery!

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut▲72

    The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Aviary Attorney▲91

    Play as a bird lawyer in 1840s France

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Corpse of Discovery▲64

    A first-person surreal exploration game

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Music Machine▲60

    A visually striking narrative horror adventure

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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