The Talos Principle vs Hard Reset Extended Edition
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Talos Principle
+18
rating points
More player ratings
The Talos Principle
466 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
IndiePuzzle
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
been here beforecolor separationcontext sensitiveeaster eggfirst-person platforming
Key Differences
Perspective
The Talos Principle
Third person
Hard Reset Extended Edition
-Genres
The Talos Principle
Adventure
Hard Reset Extended Edition
Shooter
Features
The Talos Principle
asciiaudio logsbehind the waterfalldream sequenceeasy
Hard Reset Extended Edition
environmental puzzlesjumping puzzleprocedural generationa.i. constructbiotechnology
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Talos Principle | Hard Reset Extended Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2014 | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Rating | 87/100 (466 ratings) | 69/100 (66 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | IndiePuzzleShooter |
| Themes | ActionScience fiction | ActionScience fiction |
| Features | asciiaudio logsbehind the waterfalldream sequenceeasyfake glitchheroic sacrificehostile a.i.in-game anti-piracy effectsphilosophyreal time game clockrespawn justificationsequence breakingunreliable narratorwalking through walls | environmental puzzlesjumping puzzleprocedural generationa.i. constructbiotechnologybreaking through windowschanging sidescyberneticsenvironment as weaponsenvironmental killforeshadowinggamingatorgravity controlguided by radiohologram |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First personThird person | First person |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
The Talos Principle and Hard Reset Extended Edition have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Indie, Puzzle, Action, Science fiction.
The Talos Principle stands out for Third person, Adventure, ascii, audio logs, while Hard Reset Extended Edition stands out for Shooter, environmental puzzles, jumping puzzle, procedural generation.
The Talos Principle has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.