Games Like Retention: A Love Story

Destiny Island is a very short computer game. You play a man who visits his memories. You can walk and talk to mannequins about 7 sins. Associate essence with anything comes to your mind.

Why similar: Experimental 47.2% ★, Narration 22.4%, Abstract 16%, Story Rich 7.8%, First-Person 4.6%

YANKAI'S TRIANGLE is a love letter to TRIANGLES. A puzzling puzzle game about the beauty and joy of infinitely tapping on TRIANGLES for some reason.

Why similar: Experimental 39.1% ★, Abstract 28.1%, Puzzle 16.8%, Casual 6.2%, Colorful 4.1%

A hike above ancient woodland on summer solstice.

Why similar: Experimental 42.7% ★, Abstract 15.6%, Narration 11.7%, Investigation 11.4%, Story Rich 10.8%

A puzzle game about running, not because one has somewhere to be, but because one has somewhere they don't want to be. Different doors are blocking the way, that need to be unlocked to proceed. Each door will give a different benefit, and a combination of them is the key to succeed .. or fail.

Why similar: Experimental 50.6% ★, Abstract 26%, Puzzle 17.1%, 3D 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

A puzzle game, narratively grounded around architecture, adventure and elevators. Follow architectural writer Liz on a journey through Africa to uncover the secrets of a lost and forgotten Architect. Using your problem solving skills, overcome each puzzle and slowly unwrap the story of a lifetime.

Why similar: Narration 35.1%, Puzzle 23.8%, Abstract 14.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Casual 6.4%

Immerse yourself into unstable reality. In order to get out you must exploit glitch in a world around you. You can be sure of one thing, any rules you known no longer exist!! Do you have a courage to dip in it?

Why similar: Experimental 37.9% ★, Abstract 16.9%, Narration 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.6%, Puzzle 7.8%

[ Lynn ] In this Oriental Painting, there are many mazes and monsters created by the Nine-tailed Fox.Let's safely guide Lynn back home by moving the puzzle pieces drawn on top of the Oriental Painting.

Why similar: Experimental 38.8% ★, Narration 19.4%, Abstract 13.9%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 8.9%

Rediscover a familiar world by splashing it with color and find your way through the darkness in this first-person exploration game. Traverse 30+ surreal locations, solve intriguing puzzles, and face your demons. Uncover fragments of your story through a meditative journey between light and shadow.

Why similar: Experimental 25% ★, Abstract 18.3%, Narration 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Puzzle 11.5%

Julian Luxemburg has prepared a dinner for two at his place – but things go awry when the date does not show up and he is left waiting at his dinner table, the clock’s ticking growing unbearably loud. „Dinner Date” is the character portrait of Julian: by becoming his subconsciousness you gain a clear vantage point on the worries which...

Why similar: Experimental 64.3% ★, Narration 16.8%, Casual 7.3%, Indie 4.8%, First-Person 4.5%

Freeze the time is a puzzle game with a 2D view. The goal of the game is to bring the character to the exit. When a button is pressed, the doors open. There are also saws on the levels that must be avoided. By holding down the left mouse button, you can control the movement of the level.

Why similar: Experimental 51.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 16.2%, Casual 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

A forensic challenge – find out who the owner of the USB stick was and reconstruct their story.

Why similar: Narration 38.6%, Experimental 26.9% ★, Investigation 21.7%, Puzzle 9.4%, Indie 2.2%

Explore this set of 4 distinct short experimental games and experience impossible worlds filled with audiovisual and narrative contradictions.

Why similar: Experimental 43.5% ★, Abstract 18.4%, Narration 13.2%, Linear 4.9%, Puzzle Platformer 4.4%

A sokoban-like 3D puzzle game in a colorful, stylized world of light and shadow.

Why similar: Experimental 55.5% ★, Puzzle 18.4%, 3D Platformer 10.1%, Casual 6.5%, Colorful 4.7%

Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules.

Why similar: Experimental 48% ★, Abstract 34.4%, Puzzle 14%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Casual 1.2%

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

Why similar: Narration 23.6%, Abstract 22.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Puzzle 11.6%, 3D Platformer 10.3%

Lost & Round is a story-driven, 3D isometric platformer game that requires strategic manipulation of player perspective over lush landscapes in order to complete complex levels filled with obstacles and illusions.

Why similar: Experimental 35% ★, Narration 22.9%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Story Rich 8.5%, Puzzle 7.9%

In this unique game, you get to see what a two-dimensional world composed of multicolored lines looks like from the perspective of the main character, Linus. Whereas you and I see our 3D world as a series of 2D images, Linus sees his 2D world in one dimension: as a single vertical line!

Why similar: Experimental 49.2% ★, Abstract 27.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, First-Person 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Light your Way is a first-person puzzle platformer where invisible platforms reveal themselves only when touched. Throw a ball to uncover the path ahead and progress through abstract worlds, each representing a different stage of existence.

Why similar: Abstract 29.6%, Narration 24.7%, Puzzle Platformer 22.9%, Puzzle 9.5%, Casual 6.5%

Sixth extinction is a dark, narrative-driven experience about extinction and discovering the true nature of yourself. Can you outwit the obstacles in your way, uncover the truth and begin a change?

Why similar: Narration 43.6%, Puzzle 16.7%, Experimental 15.4% ★, Story Rich 13%, Casual 4.3%

When her home twists into a surreal lab, Andrea discovers the Absorber, a device that manipulates fire and water. Experiment with vines, balloons, force fields, ice and other contraptions to alter the environment. Follow the adventure of the Randall sisters. One more experiment awaits.

Why similar: Abstract 23.1%, Narration 21%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, 3D Platformer 13.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

A story rich narrative puzzle game in which an artist comes to terms with their grief. Explore an infinitely recursive world of strange fractal beauty and solve mind-bending puzzles. Confront the ineffable and chat with your cat in a search for meaning and hope.

Why similar: Experimental 28.7% ★, Abstract 20%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

Moncage is a unique puzzle adventure game where you explore a fascinating world trapped inside a mysterious cube. With each face displaying a unique scene, you’ll have to leverage the illusions and discover the hidden links to solve the puzzle.

Why similar: Experimental 29.7% ★, Puzzle 20.3%, Abstract 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%, 3D Platformer 7%

The Trolley Problem Game has over 300 different interpretations of The Trolley Problem for you to solve!

Why similar: Experimental 62.3% ★, Narration 20.7%, Casual 7.3%, 3D 3.4%, Colorful 3.4%

I’m releasing this collection of games so that you may start talking to me again

Why similar: Experimental 30.4% ★, Narration 26.1%, Abstract 23.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, 3D 3.6%

Change the dim world, fill it with light. Each inky struggle improves your sight. "Sometimes words alone can't paint the whole picture." A VR game about depression.

Why similar: Experimental 38.7% ★, Abstract 17.3%, Narration 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, 3D Platformer 10.6%

Al’ulA is a first-person non-euclidean puzzle game set in a strange fractal dimension inspired by medieval Morocco. You will use an alien artefact to solve puzzles while guided by a strange alien entity.

Why similar: Narration 23.1%, Abstract 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, 3D Platformer 9.2%

Substantia Cana is an indie, puzzle-platform game with rich story. The game takes place in a stylized, abstract environment.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.7%, Abstract 19.8%, Puzzle 18.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Story Rich 12.8%

In this prologue you crash-land on a mysterious planet. In order to get your lost cargo back, use tetrominos, solve blocky puzzles, and get to know its not too friendly inhabitants.

Why similar: Experimental 55.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, Colorful 3.8%, Casual 2.3%

XOB. Kinetic. Psychedelic. Poetic. Aesthetic. 100 masterfully designed puzzles.

Why similar: Experimental 38.4% ★, Abstract 22.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12%, Puzzle 10.8%, Stylized 4.2%

Acolyte: Prologue is the first act in a dynamic narrative detective/puzzle game that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely without pre-defined dialogue options. Just like a real conversation.

Why similar: Experimental 41.1% ★, Abstract 20%, Narration 17.3%, Investigation 13.4%, Story Rich 4.1%

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Narration 37.6%, Experimental 22.9% ★, Abstract 17.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, First-Person 4.4%

Minesweeper but the rules are changing.

Why similar: Experimental 48.3% ★, Abstract 26.3%, Puzzle 18.8%, Casual 4%, Indie 1.5%

Let's build the routes that connect the platforms. This is a first-person puzzle game where you have to understand the algorithm and select the correct nodes.Think carefully with a drone as a companion.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Abstract 21%, Puzzle 17.7%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, First-Person 6.5%

The Event of 2187 left no survivors. In an instant, Earth became a barren wasteland - a lifeless rock floating aimlessly through space. Until 4129. That's when Zenith landed. Set years later, 87 Aftermath is the story of a nameless orbling on a quest to escape from Earth and return home.

Why similar: Experimental 34.2% ★, Abstract 19.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, 3D Platformer 11%, Puzzle 10.1%

In Shutter you play as Keith, a new employee that has arrived at the mysterious research center L.I.E. (Learn, Investigate and Exploit). Explore and solve puzzles with a camera that modifies objects using perspective. All in a space-age inspired setting.

Why similar: Narration 27.3%, Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, Puzzle 18.8%, Investigation 9.3%, Linear 9.2%

A casual puzzle game about manipulating and playing with light.

Why similar: Experimental 66.4% ★, Puzzle 16%, Casual 9.4%, Colorful 5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Medulla is a puzzle-platformer adventure game set in a dream-like scenery. A young character travels through the places and environments where various strange obstacles and seemingly illogical puzzles appear. Various beautifully hand-crafted landscapes create confusing and mysterious aura.

Why similar: Experimental 53.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Puzzle 17.2%, Linear 7.1%, Story Rich 2.7%

A minimalist puzzle game in which you rotate the world instead of controlling the player. Play through the many level packs and compare your score to others in the leaderboards.

Why similar: Experimental 60% ★, Abstract 16.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Puzzle Platformer 5.9%, Casual 5.5%

The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?

Why similar: Narration 27.3%, Experimental 25.6% ★, Abstract 21.2%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 7.9%

VELOCITY is a lovechild of ULTRAKILL's movement and Portal's puzzles and atmosphere. it is a game that begs you to break it.

Why similar: Abstract 31.5%, Puzzle Platformer 22%, Puzzle 18.8%, Casual 8.8%, Linear 6.9%

In Tobla - Divine Path, creative puzzle gameplay, a story inspired by classics like Portal™, and impressive 3D graphics come together. Step into the role of Mort and tackle the challenging puzzles and cynical comments of the cunning goddess Tobla to find your way home.

Why similar: Narration 28%, Puzzle Platformer 25.4%, Puzzle 18.7%, Linear 11%, First-Person 6.5%

Enoki is a match-3 mushroom puzzle platformer!

Why similar: Experimental 48.1% ★, Puzzle 15.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, 3D Platformer 14%, Casual 4.7%

Corona plunged the world into chaos in 2020. That sparked anger and frustration. Here you can let your frustration run free and Corona really express your opinion!

Why similar: Experimental 56.5% ★, Abstract 29.2%, Casual 7.9%, Stylized 4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

HARUKOHARU is a puzzle adventure game.But you don’t have to solve the puzzles.

Why similar: Experimental 45.2% ★, Puzzle 18.4%, Abstract 9.8%, Puzzle Platformer 6.3%, First-Person 5.8%

Leons Identität (Leon's Identity) is a first-person adventure game which rigorously unfolds the drifting-off of a young man into the alt-right radical scene and his unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Experimental 52.8% ★, Narration 19.8%, Investigation 16.6%, First-Person 5.3%, Story Rich 3.9%

Mystical drama on the casual turn-based strategy on the game-riddle base. A piece of the unfriendly mind, aggressive to outside investigators. The shard of consciousness laced with Vonnegut and Shakespeare. And a tooл for that worлd disклo_sure.

Why similar: Experimental 39.1% ★, Abstract 23.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Investigation 12.4%, Casual 6.6%

Welcome to AKASHA. This zen-puzzle platformer will have you questioning you every move. Discover the abilities of the Soul Sphere, solve abstract puzzles, and reunite the Lost Eidolons to reconstruct the pieces of your inner self.

Why similar: Abstract 31.9%, Puzzle 18.4%, 3D Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Casual 6.2%

Descend through absurd layers of history as a rat-dog-witch trying to escape employment and transcend reality. Explore weird museums, cosmic hallways, and your own bad dreams in a chaotic mash-up of art, humor, and a playable existential crisis.

Why similar: Experimental 32.1% ★, Narration 23.7%, Abstract 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Stylized 3.4%

Easy to play, very hard to finish. The World's Hardest Game, which you used to play on flash game sites, is now with you in 3D. Good luck in this challenging game of 30 unique levels!

Why similar: Experimental 43.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, 3D Platformer 15%, Puzzle 10.9%, Casual 4%

This game is a grid-based puzzle with a twist: The layout of each level is hidden from you at the start of every room. 60 levels filled with various puzzles. Make determinations on your surroundings, project your moves, utilize mechanics of teleportation, wraparounds and more!

Why similar: Experimental 54.4% ★, Puzzle 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Linear 4.1%, Stylized 3.7%

A 3D platformer collectathon featuring puzzles, mazes, and a bit of speedrunning in a retro-minimalist package evocative of the PS2 era. Can YOU figure out how to grab all the things, and do it efficiently? Or, go at your own pace, and deeply disappoint the unseen snarky narrator.

Why similar: Narration 31.9%, Abstract 19.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, 3D Platformer 12%, Puzzle 10.7%

Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.

Why similar: Experimental 45.6% ★, Abstract 25.2%, Narration 15.4%, Story Rich 5.6%, Stylized 4%

Take the role of a test subject tasked with testing out a new experimental device capable of changing the gravitational pull of any objects it is used on. With this at your disposal, you must complete a few puzzles in this short single-player experience.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.2%, Narration 20.9%, Puzzle 20.3%, Casual 9.4%, Linear 7.3%

An innovative audio-based puzzle, Echo Maze. Sight is useless. Your only guide is the sound around you. In total darkness, pinpoint your location by the sounds of scattered gimmicks and evade deadly traps. Is every sound a hint, or an invitation to death? A 3D audio survival.

Why similar: Experimental 58.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Puzzle 15%, Casual 4.2%, Indie 1.7%

A fast paced action avoidance game that will hopefully not make you barf. Spin around an endless twisting tube and slide your way past all the obstacles for as long as you can!

Why similar: Experimental 51.4% ★, Abstract 24.4%, Casual 7.5%, Linear 6.4%, 3D 4%

Coupling is an abstract style puzzle game where the only thing you can do is move around.

Why similar: Abstract 35.8%, Puzzle 19.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Linear 10.5%, 3D Platformer 6.2%

Are you afraid of heights? A reach-the-top platformer with jump-n-run aspects, set in a surreal sci-fi setting with a narrated story and 2 possible outcomes. Find out who you are and where you are with the help of 2 voices trying to guide you while you go from world to world, always towards the light.

Why similar: Experimental 47.5% ★, Narration 28.7%, 3D Platformer 17%, Casual 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Welcome to your new job at the Extreme Containment Security Company! You've been selected by Malcolm Monaghan himself as the first subject in their brand new learning initiative! Upon your arrival, K.A.R.A. will guide you through the concepts of Cybersecurity and the important work you'll be doing!

Why similar: Experimental 36.8% ★, Narration 30.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Story Rich 8.7%, Linear 6.1%

Play a series of tiny games based on well-known classics, each with a unique twist and connected to each other. Race cars, hit golf balls, uncover mines, and more in this experimental action/puzzle game.

Why similar: Experimental 72.9% ★, Puzzle 17.9%, Stylized 3.6%, Casual 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%