- #1 Alicemare
97% matchVery Positive89% of 1,189 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.
Why similar: RPGMaker 23.3% ★, Anime 21%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Indie 9%, Adventure 8.2%
- #2 OneShot
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.4%, RPGMaker 14.9% ★, Story Rich 11.7%, Indie 9.4%, Adventure 6.8%
- #3 ENIGMA:
96% matchVery Positive95% of 144 reviews2016
Dev: UzumeyaPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Anime 18.5%, Adventure 11%, Mystery 10.6%
- #4 Memory Note
95% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: CupcakeTime TeamPub: Phoenix_co
Windows · Mac · Linux
Memory note is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, several endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Visual Novel 23%, Casual 16.8%, Indie 15.6%, Adventure 14.9%
- #5 Heartbound
94% matchMixed55% of 3,662 reviews2018
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 12.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, 2D 8.6%
- #6 Analogue: A Hate Story
94% matchVery Positive93% of 2,291 reviews2012
Dev: Love Conquers All Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Anime 20.4%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Indie 7.3%
- #7 AI: The Somnium Files
93% matchVery Positive92% of 9,101 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 16.7%, Mystery 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%
- #8 An Octave Higher
92% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.8%, Anime 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 9.1%
- #9 HEARTBEAT
91% matchVery Positive85% of 618 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Anime 21.4%, Indie 14.5%, Adventure 5.7%
- #10 OneShot: World Machine Edition
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,777 reviews2024
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Indie 11.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, RPGMaker 9.9% ★, Casual 8.7%
- #11 Welcome to Bummertown
91% matchVery Positive82% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Think Inside The Box
Windows
Welcome to Bummertown a place where You'll have to collect items, talk to colorful characters and solve puzzles in order to find a lost character named Bedford.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Indie 16.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Casual 12.2%
- #12 Neon Hearts City
89% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmic VoidPub: Dionous Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Detective 42.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Colorful 8.3%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #13 Alone With You
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 101 reviews2017
Dev: BancyCo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alone With You is a bittersweet sci-fi adventure game that goes right for the heart. Escape a doomed space colony with the help of your troubled AI companion and four chatty holograms in this unique blend of adventure & visual novel storytelling.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 21.7%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #14 Return to Shironagasu Island
88% matchVery Positive94% of 3,990 reviews2020
Dev: HYOGO ONIMUSHIPub: TABINOMICHI
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Detective 18%, Mystery 16.9%, Anime 13.5%, Adventure 12.6%
- #15 Night Reverie
87% matchVery Positive97% of 324 reviews2021
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Mystery 20.8%, Casual 13.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Colorful 12.3%, 2D 11.6%
- #16 LoveChoice
86% matchVery Positive92% of 35,756 reviews2021
Dev: Akaba Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.3%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Anime 7.4%, Casual 6%
- #17 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,215 reviews2015
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Anime 19.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Episodic 7.6% ★
- #18 Adolescent Santa Claus
85% matchVery Positive85% of 1,317 reviews2018
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Anime 31%, Casual 9.9%, Indie 7.2%, Cute 5.7%
- #19 Mondealy
82% matchVery Positive94% of 609 reviews2023
Dev: uglycoalPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Mondealy is about you building relationships and exploring the world. An ordinary guy from an ordinary town on an ordinary day uncovers the secrets of an extraordinary underground kingdom located under his home. Your adventure begins!
Why similar: Anime 23.9%, RPGMaker 22.6% ★, Story Rich 11.9%, Casual 9.8%, Adventure 9.3%
- #20 LumineNight
81% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 15.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Side Scroller 8.1%
- #21 Helen's Mysterious Castle
83% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.1%, RPGMaker 22.5% ★, Anime 19%, Indie 8.8%, Casual 8.8%
- #22 Adabana Odd Tales
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,033 reviews2020
Dev: Liar-softPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 52.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Casual 18.9%, Adventure 17.5%, Anime 10.1%
- #23 Else Heart.Break()
84% matchMixed67% of 829 reviews2015
Dev: Erik SvedängPub: Erik Svedäng AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
A game about friendship, love and technology in a place where bits have replaced atoms.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.1%, Adventure 26.3%, Indie 23.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #24 KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
79% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2025
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.1%, Anime 21.1%, Adventure 17.7%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #25 Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo
80% matchVery Positive80% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: DankHeartsPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 14.3%, Conversation 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #26 OMORI
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 85,929 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40%, RPGMaker 18.8% ★, Story Rich 11.5%, Indie 9.9%, Anime 8.1%
- #27 Flower in Us
78% matchVery Positive94% of 393 reviews2025
Dev: ChalkseagullPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Conversation 18.8%, RPGMaker 15.2% ★, Mystery 12.8%, Anime 11.3%
- #28 The Occult Detective
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Battlecry Studio
Windows
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Visual Novel 21%, Anime 18.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #29 A Bird Story
81% matchVery Positive85% of 10,666 reviews2014
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An experimental short from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise: A simple & surreal 1-hour interactive animation about a boy and an injured bird, told without dialogues.If you're looking for To the Moon-like experience, I'd suggest playing Finding Paradise first.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.2%, RPGMaker 21.1% ★, Indie 10%, Story Rich 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.6%
- #30 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,770 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Casual 7.6%
- #31 7 Years From Now
77% matchVery Positive98% of 246 reviews2021
Dev: fumiPub: room6
Windows
A slice of life story-driven adventure game with a distinctive 3D pixel art. Embark on a journey and accompany Haruto Soraki, a high schooler, in his quest to find the memory he lost in an accident seven years ago.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Mystery 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 11.1%
- #32 Until Then
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,382 reviews2024
Dev: Polychroma GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, Conversation 7.9%, Side Scroller 7%
- #33 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,869 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.8%, Indie 20.4%, Adventure 18.3%, Colorful 8.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #34 Beacon Pines
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,195 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Colorful 11.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Casual 9.8%
- #35 The Witches' Tea Party
77% matchVery Positive96% of 117 reviews2017
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Witches Tea Party is a story-driven adventure game with a magical world and colourful characters. There will be small quests, collectables, mysteries, disturbing rooms and multiple endings. Having tea with witches is probably not an easy task...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.9%, RPGMaker 15.6% ★, Casual 13.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 13.2%
- #36 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
76% matchVery Positive85% of 542 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 10.9%, Anime 7%
- #37 Earthshine
75% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: ElleivPub: Phoenix_co
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Adventure 15.4%, Casual 14.9%, Indie 14.3%
- #38 Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 838 reviews2021
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.5%, Adventure 24.9%, Story Rich 14.4%, Indie 12.6%, Colorful 10.6%
- #39 Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!
72% matchVery Positive82% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Shadow GlovePub: FINE Co., Ltd.
Windows
A Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure where you play as the landlord of an apartment and try to uncover the Yokai hiding among your residents. Not just a mystery adventure, this is a heart-warming tale of character growth.
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 15.8%, Anime 9.7%, Adventure 7.7%
- #40 Light Fairytale Episode 1
73% matchVery Positive82% of 257 reviews2019
Dev: miyu.works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 1 is the start of the adventure. Play as Haru and his childhood friend Kuroko as they defy an evil empire in the underground 'Lower City'.
Why similar: Episodic 35.2% ★, Anime 22.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Indie 8.3%, Adventure 7.8%
- #41 Rainswept
73% matchVery Positive87% of 301 reviews2019
Dev: Frostwood Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Colorful 6.6%
- #42 Fujiwara Bittersweet
71% matchVery Positive87% of 412 reviews2021
Dev: MagicBenchVN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.9%, Anime 20.9%, Indie 12.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 6.5%
- #43 Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 652 reviews2018
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Written in the style of a children’s book, Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell is a Cinematic Novel about two children named Mhakna and Sebiarno that escape the wretched Mullbear Orphanage with the help of a Fairy named Bell, who promises eternal happiness as long as they agree to never grow up.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Anime 17.4%, Casual 12.4%, Indie 10.9%
- #44 Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game
67% matchVery Positive91% of 414 reviews2025
Dev: Posh Cat StudiosPub: Amplified Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.
Why similar: Detective 42.1%, Anime 22.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Casual 10.3%, 2D 5.3%
- #45 Detective Dotson
69% matchVery Positive86% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Masala Games Private Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 36.2%, Episodic 27.2% ★, Mystery 14.1%, Casual 7.9%, Adventure 6.7%
- #46 Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder
72% matchVery Positive82% of 307 reviews2017
Dev: Goldbar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Anime 14.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 5.1%
- #47 Mohism: Battle of Words
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Conversation 9.7%
- #48 vivid/stasis
66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,373 reviews2025
Dev: Team VividstasisPub: Hajimeli
Windows
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Anime 23.3%, Adventure 8.4%, Colorful 7%, Cute 5.9%
- #49 One Dreamer
69% matchVery Positive91% of 430 reviews2022
Dev: F2House
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Story Rich 17.4%, Adventure 17.3%, Indie 17.2%, Casual 16.2%
- #50 Monster Garden
71% matchVery Positive98% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: Zack WoodPub: Self
Windows · Mac
Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.4%, RPGMaker 17.2% ★, Adventure 14.9%, Casual 14.8%, Indie 13.8%
- #51 Little Locked Rooms
68% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Anime 19.5%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 6%
- #52 Anode Heart
67% matchVery Positive91% of 449 reviews2023
Dev: Stove Powered Games
Windows · Mac
A semi-open world, monster tamer RPG, set in a digital, futuristic environment, with fast-paced combat, a card minigame and focus on exploration.
Why similar: Futuristic 23.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Colorful 14.6%, 2D 11.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #53 The Murder Hotel
66% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Wegenbartho Games
Windows
Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Visual Novel 21%, Anime 17%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #54 Strange Telephone
70% matchVery Positive83% of 360 reviews2019
Dev: HZ3 SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Anime 14.5%, Casual 12.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 11.8%
- #55 Night Reverie: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive92% of 281 reviews2020
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Mystery 18.9%, Casual 13.9%, 2D 13.1%, Colorful 12.8%, Story Rich 12.7%
- #56 Songbird Symphony
68% matchVery Positive90% of 680 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29%, Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 14.6%, Indie 14.4%, 2D 11.6%
- #57 Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~
70% matchVery Positive80% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Liz-ArtsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Resette's Prescription" is a 2D point-and-click adventure in which you guide Resette, a girl who can enter peoples' hearts, through the story by clicking onscreen, obtaining items, solving puzzles, and activating gadgets.
Why similar: Anime 34%, Casual 25%, Indie 24.7%, Story Rich 9.2%, 2D 7.1%
- #58 Departed Away
65% matchVery Positive90% of 546 reviews2024
Dev: Alperen Torun
Windows
Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Mystery 21.8%, Story Rich 10%, 2D 7.8%, Casual 7.4%
- #59 Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 9,798 reviews2025
Dev: Nestopi Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.
Why similar: Anime 29.9%, Visual Novel 29%, Casual 13.2%, Adventure 9.7%, Colorful 9.3%