Games like The Sentinel on Xbox
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to The Sentinel (1986) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Superliminal at € 18,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Manifold Garden Indie
€ 19,99An indie first-person puzzle game with mind-bending geometry and a meditative, surreal atmosphere.
Manifold Garden is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Manifold Garden runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Superliminal Indie
€ 18,99Perspective and scale as the puzzle mechanic, a direct descendant of The Sentinel's line-of-sight thinking.
Superliminal runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
The Talos Principle 2
€ 28,99First-person puzzle solving in vast, silent architecture, with the same cerebral loneliness.
The Talos Principle 2 is also an alternative to 2 other classics
The Talos Principle 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to The Sentinel are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 4 games like The Sentinel