@swan_tower Firewatch.
It's considered a "walking simulator" and avoids those challenging hand/eye/timing issues. Very pretty but stylized graphics, playtime of just a few hours, straightforward plot, lovely voice actors, a real gem.

Another in that vein may be "What Remains of Edith Finch," though this is far more abstract/artsy and somber.

@swan_tower Psychonauts!

Though it 3D platform action, it also has enough redeeming merit that I've seen multiple non-action game people push through!

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"The Witness"

Don't Google any thing about it. Play without spoilers.

It's mostly sequential puzzles, but there is more to it.

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I love The Talos Principle (2014) and its DLC Road to Gehenna. Pure puzzler, with very good puzzles (especially Road to Gehenna is nothing but bangers of just the perfect difficulty). Has a decent narrative and really great optional philosophical discussions on the terminals in the game. Only probably about 15–20 hours to 100% the game if you're a reasonably good problem-solver like me.

Also really liking the sequel, but it's shaping up to be a lot longer and I don't think I adore it as much as the original game.

@swan_tower Many recs here for The Talos Principle, which IS an incredible thought providing puzzle game, but short it is not.

If you're looking for something relatively short with a fantastic narrative that uses its gameplay mechanics as part of the storytelling, my #1 pick is:

Brothers: a Tale of Two Sons

Absurdly good game. ~4hrs long, very polished. Highly recommend you play it if you haven't.👌

@swan_tower If you like mystery, Hercule Poirot: The First Cases is a mystery adventure game with the usual investigative elements including searching for physical clues, interviews, and a mystery-solving mechanism that involves drawing connections between clues to reach conclusions. No speed/coordination challenges at all. The overall game isn't very long and is divided into several chapters.

In the same vein, if you haven't played them yet the early Phoenix Wright games (like the first three) are really good examples of puzzle-mystery adventure games. Very fun if you can ignore the weird law and judicial shenanigans xD Length-wise I don't recommend the Chronicles games--so much dialogue and so long ugh, though I did enjoy them overall and the historical elements were nice.

@swan_tower Seconding the Outer Wilds rec. The puzzles *are* the narrative, as you fly around and try to figure out what's going on and what to do about it. Some coordination required to fly your spaceship in 3D with thrusters and momentum. Don't search for spoilers, 20-25 hours.

I also enjoyed Unpacking. No puzzles, but a chill game about unpacking someone's life though several moves. The story is told though their stuff and the environment. 3-4 hours.

Hope you find some good games!

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Have you heard of Framed? It's a noir heist story that you advance thru moving comic panels around.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/322450/FRAMED_Collection/

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Outer Wilds.

Hands down the most impactful gaming experience I've had in a decade.

Banging soundtrack, deep mysteries, and life changing beauty and sadness. Oh, and space banjos.

The less you know going in the better. The game is entirely knowledge gated.

@swan_tower I would suggest you take a look at Roadwarden: https://www.eurogamer.net/roadwarden-review-one-of-the-finest-historical-fantasies-youll-play

It's a narrative puzzle. Like a choose your own adventure book. With a couple RPG elements thrown in. Zero physical speed required. And personally I think the story and the world are fascinating.