Games Like Hounded

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Alternate History 17.6%, Cinematic 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Emotional 11%, Realistic 8.2%

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Animals 35.7% ★, Cinematic 13%, Emotional 12.1%, Third Person 6.5%, Exploration 5.5%

Halley's Dream is a beautiful third-person adventure game about a husky dog that woke up in a beautiful fantasy world where almost every other animal is turned into stone. The protagonist will need to find out who did it and how to revert the curse.

Why similar: Dogs 39.6% ★, Story Rich 7.2%, Fantasy 7.1%, Exploration 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Young Sepehr and his loveable dog, Baboo, set off on a harrowing quest to save their family from the mystical forces of an ancient evil. Embark on an action-adventure, story-driven journey and explore a vast, magical world caught in a battle between light and dark.

Why similar: Dogs 32.6% ★, Emotional 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Third Person 9.2%, Exploration 8%

Aria is a narrative-driven adventure game following a young girl - Aria and her travelling companion, a “Dolki” (Half Dolphin, half Kiwi). A recent tragedy has left Aria adrift in her own imagination where corruption has begun to intrude upon the lands.

Why similar: Cinematic 16.1%, Emotional 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%, Exploration 7.3%, Puzzle 7%

Do all dogs go to Heaven? You have to figure it out! Get through this emotionally adventurous story about a boy and his little friend, Max.

Why similar: Dogs 33.4% ★, Emotional 12.8%, Cute 7.4%, Third Person 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

You're a wild pig on a quest to find all of your missing piglets. Smash obstacles, forage through trash for food, discover special mushrooms, and poop flowers to restore balance as you grow closer to your piglet family and the wild around you.

Why similar: Animals 42.5% ★, Dogs 10.8% ★, Third Person 9.4%, Emotional 7.7%, Exploration 6.9%

"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?

Why similar: Dogs 56.6% ★, Emotional 11.9%, Cute 5.4%, Story Rich 5.4%, Exploration 4.8%

Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.

Why similar: Emotional 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Cinematic 14.5%, Third Person 9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend. IKUMA tells the story of Sam, a teenage boy who finds himself stranded in the Arctic with his dog. He must face not only its harsh environment, but also something lurking deeper in the shadows.

Why similar: Dogs 42.7% ★, Emotional 13.6%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Third Person 7.6%, Exploration 6.4%

Paris, 1920. The city is collapsing into sand. Play as Léon, an orphan able to manipulate sand, as you explore a reimagined Paris consumed by Entropy. A story-rich narrative adventure where exploration reveals what happened to the city and what still lies beneath its ruins.

Why similar: Alternate History 19.2%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Cinematic 12%, Emotional 11.7%, Third Person 7.8%

An unusual baby elephant. An orphaned teenager. A threat to everything they hold dear. Brought together by fate, they fight as one and journey through a world of wonder and danger, uncovering the true cost of loyalty in this stunning and heartfelt action-adventure.

Why similar: Cinematic 16.3%, Emotional 13.6%, Magic 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Fantasy 7.8%

Step into the serene yet ever-shifting afterlife on a journey to reunite with your lost wolf companion. Explore surreal environments, solve thought-provoking puzzles, and navigate distorted enemies as you work through the tangled emotions of loss and moving forward.

Why similar: Dogs 20.1% ★, Lore-Rich 19%, Third Person 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Magic 8.6%

You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension: the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she must learn to master the powers of the Fold to fight a secret society with a hostile agenda.

Why similar: Alternate History 20.8%, Cinematic 15.4%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Emotional 10.9%, Third Person 9.2%

When Kit finds herself all alone in a dream-like world, giant dog Patou comes along. On their journey home strange creatures and lonely spirits await, guarding ruins of memories buried deep.

Why similar: Dogs 38.1% ★, Emotional 14.7%, Third Person 10.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Touch from a Raindrop is a storybook adventure game in a first-person fantasy kingdom. A magical stranger enters a small town and changes their lives forever.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.6%, Emotional 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Magic 11.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, an anthropomorphic wombat on her first adventure in the fantasy world, Eridal. Embark on this epic 3rd person action-filled adventure, uncover how this world came to be, and meet new legends that will help shape the future of Eridal!

Why similar: Cinematic 14.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Third Person 10.6%, Magic 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Hyde, an aging labrador retriever, wakes up and realizes that Derek, his beloved Human has disappeared. The doggo reluctantly leaves the house to investigate, only to find himself in the middle of an ancient dog prophecy.

Why similar: Dogs 52.8% ★, Third Person 7.4%, Exploration 5.7%, Fantasy 5.6%, Story Rich 5.6%

Go on a journey through a world abandoned by humans. Along the way, meet dogs that have been left abandoned and welcome them into your pack.

Why similar: Dogs 40.3% ★, Emotional 14.7%, Third Person 9.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%

A brave dog from a distant planet embarks on a perilous journey through a beautiful yet dangerous world in search of an old friend. Face intense battles, explore breathtaking landscapes, and uncover hidden secrets in this action-packed adventure filled with heartwarming moments and deep connections.

Why similar: Dogs 40.5% ★, Magic 10%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Third Person 8.8%, Cute 7.3%

Follow Avni's search for her father during the Deccan famine of 1630, caused by swarms destroying crops and spreading the plague, while in the 21st century, Smriti investigates similar events, confronting her flaws and seeking answers.

Why similar: Alternate History 26.5%, Cinematic 14.7%, Emotional 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Realistic 8.3%

Buried Spirits is a short historical horror story, set in the old Toronto Lunatic Asylum. Can you find the secrets it holds, or will you become its next victim?

Why similar: Alternate History 21.3%, Cinematic 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Emotional 10.8%, Realistic 10.1%

Play as Jules, an Arctic tern whose vocal frequency is lower than that of his flock. Jules uses his keen sensitivity to the frequencies of his surroundings to discover his own unique way of communicating. Along the way, Jules forged special bonds that span the oceans and the natural world.

Why similar: Animals 50.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Emotional 10%, Lore-Rich 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Musashi, the Shiba beside you, has already lost his soul. The more you love him, the stronger you grow — yet the more you dread losing him. Roam a god-forsaken Japanese otherworld, soothe its yokai's regrets, reclaim stolen souls. A tender, sad 3D action-adventure of a boy and his dog.

Why similar: Animals 32.1% ★, Dogs 27.9% ★, Emotional 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Exploration 5.3%

The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.

Why similar: Dogs 44.2% ★, Cinematic 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Emotional 12.1%, Story Rich 6.2%

Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Animals 27.7% ★, Dogs 27.2% ★, Emotional 11%, Third Person 6.8%, Exploration 5.2%

Explore a cursed realm locked in mist and blood. Solve ancient puzzles, cast forbidden spells, and survive the Witch’s trial in this dark third-person adventure set at the edge of myth and memory.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.6%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 11.5%, Magic 11.3%, Puzzle 10.3%

ASMR Journey is a jigsaw puzzle game that takes you on a relaxing visit to lively and magical environments.

Why similar: Magic 20.1%, Cinematic 17.4%, Realistic 15.2%, Emotional 13.2%, Puzzle 12.1%

In the dead of winter, an EMP attack destroys the US power grid. For Hannah, however, it’s the best day in 5 years. She was imprisoned in a psycho's basement - explosion releases the lock of her prison. Now she can begin the search for her family while feeling the breath of her abuser on her neck.

Why similar: Dogs 38.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Third Person 7%

‘Tales of Raetrethra - Legends of the Past’ is the story of an amnesiac man who awakens in an unfamiliar world. Follow his adventures in discovering this rich and mysterious new world, the diverse people he meets, his efforts to remember the past, and his struggles to save the future.

Why similar: Alternate History 18.1%, Emotional 14.7%, Cinematic 13.8%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Magic 11.1%

Explore a mysterious, atmospheric world and cleanse creeping corruption using the power of light. Discover secrets, restore lost places, and shape your journey in a story-driven fantasy adventure.

Why similar: Emotional 19.2%, Magic 12.8%, Exploration 11.5%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Fantasy 10.4%

Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Why similar: Dogs 47.4% ★, Emotional 13.2%, Third Person 7.5%, Story Rich 6%, Exploration 5.7%

After getting transformed by a curse for approaching the Ornament Tower, Azulin and Guaraná decide to climb it together in order to recover their original bodies. Solve puzzles, defeat enemies and reach out to each other's hearts in this Action-Puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Animals 36.9% ★, Emotional 14.6%, Cute 7.7%, Fantasy 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7%

Celestial Temple is a narrative action-adventure game from Ursa Majeur. Become Curiosity, uncover who and where you are, and journey through a dreamlike mythic odyssey across ages, facing enemies with your own face while seeking a sliver of light in self-made darkness.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.4%, Cinematic 19.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 6.8%

You are a cube. But you weren't always. Solve story-driven 3D puzzles, uncover the truth behind an ancient curse, and fight your way back to being human

Why similar: Cinematic 14.5%, Emotional 14.3%, Magic 10.3%, Third Person 9.9%, Realistic 8.1%

Choose to become a deadly archer, powerful sorcerer, or deadly marksman in Raven’s Journey as you fight, explore & shape your fate with every moral choice you make. Encounter great good. Face ultimate evil. Struggle to survive as you unravel a forgotten past & hone your mysterious powers.

Why similar: Dogs 29.5% ★, Emotional 12.4%, Realistic 10.1%, Magic 9.5%, Third Person 9.2%

Two Souls, One Path. Not even time can keep them apart.Annelise is the Chosen One of an ancient Prophecy. Cross time and space with her to find and activate the epic Pyrite Talisman in a narrative adventure through two parallel realities.Prequel to Telluria: Forebodings.

Why similar: Alternate History 24.5%, Lore-Rich 19%, Emotional 16.9%, Third Person 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%

A short story inspired by Robert Heinlein's:The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. The first iteration in a fight for Android freedom.

Why similar: Dogs 23.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Cinematic 14.9%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Realistic 9%

A Shiba Story is a game about everyday life with a Shiba Inu. Play as a rookie dogsitter who’s asked to care for Sunday, a Shiba Inu so proud he refuses to be pet. Can you win his friendship?

Why similar: Dogs 66.4% ★, Emotional 10.4%, Cute 6.4%, Story Rich 5%, Exploration 4%

Where We Went is a narrative driven puzzle game. Step into the role of a mysterious character that can control ancient guardians to solve puzzles. Uncover the story behind your visit to the tomb and the reason for its existence!

Why similar: Emotional 20.6%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Cinematic 15.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 8.8%

An epic adventure filled with discovery and skill. Earn your way into the history books and become the Meiro Master.

Why similar: Dogs 44.1% ★, Cute 8.6%, Story Rich 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Puzzle 6.6%

Made by Triunfo Game Studios, "Sina" is an action-adventure game with Souls Like elements. With a great focus on its story, scenario development and fluid combat, this game provides a memorable experience for anyone who dares to challenge their fate.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.5%, Emotional 16.5%, Cinematic 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 9.1%

Play as a working shepherd dog protecting his flock and the only human who trusts him. As wolves draw closer, you must face the growing divide between the world you serve and the wild that calls to you. Herd sheep, track scents, and guard the farm across rugged northern lands.

Why similar: Dogs 37.2% ★, Emotional 15.4%, Third Person 9.7%, Story Rich 7.2%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

London, 1888: The people of Whitechapel live under the ghastly shadow of Jack the Ripper, tempting Arthurian legends - Du Lac & Fey - back to English shores to intervene. Will they stop Jack before more blood is spilt on the cobbled streets? Victorian London awaits you...

Why similar: Dogs 50.1% ★, Cinematic 12.8%, Emotional 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Story Rich 6.5%

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Dogs 51.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Emotional 8.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, Cute 5.3%

A game that will break your heart! A deeply emotional, story-driven adventure set in a stunningly crafted post-apocalyptic world. Play as Sara, torn from her family during a brutal conflict, and embark on a journey of hope, loss, and discovery.

Why similar: Emotional 25.7%, Cinematic 18.2%, Story Rich 11%, Exploration 10%, Third Person 9.9%

Dive into an enigmatic world, solve captivating puzzles, and unravel the mysteries of an endless dream. Reconstruct a fragmented life as the line between reality and illusion blurs. Challenge your mind and uncover the hidden truth in a gripping adventure that will leave you amazed!

Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.8%, Emotional 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Puzzle 7.7%

The Director, a psycho killer, has chosen you to play the main character in his next film. Will you play your part and survive the night or will you be his latest victim?

Why similar: Dogs 55.8% ★, Alternate History 13.2%, Emotional 12.7%, Realistic 6.5%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Project Hoyrá is a Narrative Action-Adventure game in third-person view taking place in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Throughout your journey you will play as Elduin, a water-controlling O'Navlá, to try and find your lost civilization in a ruthless world where you are consistently tracked.

Why similar: Emotional 17.6%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Cinematic 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Realistic 10.1%

Blair Witch: VR Edition is a story-driven psychological horror game from the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed The Medium. Experience first-hand the toll that fear can take on the mind in an original story inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch, designed for Virtual Reality.

Why similar: Dogs 50.7% ★, Cinematic 15.9%, Realistic 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 6.4%

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.4%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Emotional 11.6%, Third Person 10.4%

An emotional, 3rd-person adventure story game about a cat separated from his family who are dealing with cancer. Players take control of the cat on a touching and beautiful journey as he tries to reunite with his family!

Why similar: Emotional 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Cinematic 12.4%, Third Person 8.7%, Realistic 8.6%

A psychological narrative experience where perception fades and reality unravels. Explore, observe, and feel the descent into the human mind.

Why similar: Emotional 17.6%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 15.3%, Realistic 13.5%, Exploration 12.3%

『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

Why similar: Dogs 74.4% ★, Cute 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Exploration 5.6%, Atmospheric 3%

Help Kobi the Dog to solve the secrets of his new house, find the Empress and return to his beloved Master with the help of mysterious Moon Mother. Immerse yourself in this whimsical adventure game with hand-painted backgrounds, quirky characters, light-hearted story and amazing music!

Why similar: Dogs 48.8% ★, Magic 10%, Cute 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Fantasy 7.3%

For a whole decade, the whereabouts of an abandoned underground mining facility has remained a mystery.. until now. You had a lead, to investigate a specific mountain range in Arizona. The fate of the expedition is up to your skills as an explorer, and the trials of the caverns below.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.2%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Emotional 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Exploration 10.7%

This game is a classic puzzle game with multiple levels and beautiful graphics. Enjoy!

Why similar: Dogs 45.7% ★, Animals 41.3% ★, Puzzle 11%, Singleplayer 2%

Toto’s Journey is a cozy adventure inspired by the world of The Wizard of Oz. Play as Toto, a brave dog lost in a magical world after a mysterious cyclone. Explore enchanted lands, meet unusual creatures, and solve environmental puzzles as you search for a way back home.

Why similar: Dogs 44.3% ★, Exploration 8.8%, Fantasy 8.3%, Third Person 7.5%, Cute 7.2%

A melancholic atmospheric game about energy management, introversion, and finding peace in an overwhelming modern city. Every decision costs energy. Nature helps you survive.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Emotional 13.1%, Realistic 11.6%, Puzzle 10.1%, Third Person 10%

Play as a magical dog searching for your missing owner. Bark, dig, sniff, dash, swim, and fight your way through enchanted forests, crystal caverns, scorching deserts, and volcanic depths. A third- or first-person action-adventure about being the very best boy.

Why similar: Dogs 30.4% ★, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%