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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Story Rich, Adventure, Casual.

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A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 491 reviews
Released: 2022-03-24
Developer: Cloisters Interactive
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 80%

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    92% matchVery Positive90% of 2,276 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,001 reviews2022
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    90% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac

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    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    88% matchVery Positive97% of 272 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    78% matchMixed58% of 102 reviews2018
    Dev: Lucian Hardner
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    74% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
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    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2019
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    73% matchVery Positive87% of 4,640 reviews2017
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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 124 reviews2024
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    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,692 reviews2018
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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 118 reviews2024
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    Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.8%, Emotional 24.2%, Casual 13%, 2D 8.5%, Story Rich 7.7%

  58. #58 No Longer Home
    70% matchMixed64% of 426 reviews2021
    Dev: Humble GrovePub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.6%, Emotional 24.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

  59. #59 looK INside - Chapter 1
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 446 reviews2020
    Dev: Unexpected
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    In a book found in the attic, Manon discovers the past of her family members through their memories, their gestures, their quirks and their little secrets.

    Why similar: Adventure 23.6%, Female Protagonist 23%, Casual 21.1%, Story Rich 14.7%, 2D 8.2%

  60. #60 Many Nights a Whisper
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 654 reviews2025
    Dev: Deconstructeam
    Windows

    A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Emotional 20.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Casual 9.9%

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