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Empty is a minimalist puzzle game that teaches the value of simplicity in life. You rotate and interact with different vignettes to line up items with the same background colour. As you do this they disappear and the scene slowly empties.
Unfortunately, Empty is not available on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 25/09/2020
Price: Free
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, Web and iOS
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Puzzle and Simulation
Accessibility: 12 features
Components: 2D Overhead and Hand-Made
Developer: Dstrm (@_Dstrm)
Costs: Free
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If you like the sound of Empty but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.
These are our hand-picked alternatives to Empty. This doesn't use automatic matching, instead, we hand-pick games that are good to play if you have enjoyed Labyrinth. These selections also include games that offer a different experience but address a similar theme or topic.
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Stripes is a sequencing and collecting card game where you create stripes of a single colour from a tangled mess of colours.
Stripes is a sequencing and collecting card game where you create stripes of a single colour from a tangled mess of colours. You flip, draw and trade your cards in an order that creates a complete line of colour.
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Carcassonne is a strategy game where you lay tiles to create a medieval landscape of farms, rivers and cities. Each new tile must match the roads, rivers, farms and cities of those around it.
These are games of a similar genre mix to Empty. This includes games from the Puzzle and Simulation genres. We pick out games of a similar PEGI rating to further hone these generated suggestions.
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Zip Zap is a puzzle game with a simple premise.
Zip Zap is a puzzle game with a simple premise. You move Erector/Meccano-style metal plates to get a ball in a white circle for at least a couple of seconds.
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Daylife in Japan is a jigsaw puzzle game. You choose the difficulty and the animated puzzle picture which is then divided in jigsaw pieces scattered around the play area.
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If you like the sound of Empty but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Empty Accessibility Report.
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