Games Like A Mortician's Tale

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Casual 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal and emotional visual novel that uses a unique interactive mechanic to tell a story of identity and belonging.

In a back-alley cafe, the dead are granted one last night to mingle with the living. Necrobarista follows a dynamic and diverse cast of characters as they navigate Melbourne's hipstery coffee culture, the questionable ethics of necromancy, and the process of letting go.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Stylized 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This visual novel explores the intersection of death and daily life in a cafe, mirroring the professional yet emotional tone of the seed game.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, Story Rich 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply moving, narrative-driven exploration of family history and the inevitability of death through unique, short-form vignettes.

An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the aftermath of a sudden death, exploring grief and memory through a gentle, narrative-heavy lens.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.2%, Relaxing 21.1%, Story Rich 21%, Indie 13.3%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This management game treats the subject of death with immense kindness and empathy, focusing on helping spirits transition in a cozy setting.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 17.9%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Point & Click 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Casual 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It tells a life story through the simple act of organizing belongings, capturing the same intimate, quiet storytelling found in the seed game.

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.1%, Point & Click 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich game that emphasizes community and emotional connection in a small, unique setting.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.8%, Casual 12.5%, Point & Click 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Indie 10%

Why You'll Like It: A short, beautifully illustrated interactive story that captures the emotional highs and lows of a relationship with profound simplicity.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Story Rich 10.8%, Dark 10%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure balances dark themes with a whimsical, story-rich narrative that feels both unsettling and deeply human.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Casual 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Indie 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Relaxing 10%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy, short-form game focuses on the meditative act of repairing objects while helping characters mend their personal relationships.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Story Rich 24.7%, Walking Simulator 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Indie 13.1%, Stylized 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, powerful narrative experience that uses eye-tracking to navigate a life story, emphasizing the fleeting nature of existence.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Experimental 17.8%, Visual Novel 15%, Relaxing 10%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of being a professional listener, where you provide comfort and space for characters to share their stories in a cozy environment.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Walking Simulator 17%, Story Rich 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric walking simulator that uses environmental storytelling to piece together a poignant mystery of the past.

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: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Point & Click 16.1%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Relaxing 8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, semi-autobiographical game that captures the anxiety and intimacy of life transitions and LGBTQ identity.

A Raven Monologue is a short experimental silent story about a raven that does not know how to croak and his relationship with the people in the town.

Why similar: Experimental 27.6%, Casual 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Indie 10.9%, Relaxing 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, silent, and atmospheric visual novel that uses imagery to convey a sense of melancholy and introspection.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.1%, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Story Rich 6.9%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential narrative exploration game that uncovers a personal, emotional story through the quiet observation of a domestic space.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Indie 8.4%, Relaxing 8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, wordless exploration of grief that uses color and platforming to represent the stages of healing.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a professional, low-stakes experience in a small town, focusing on the quiet interactions of daily life.

Belladonna is a gothic adventure game, twisted and dark. Take the role of a corpse girl rising from the dead in an abandoned laboratory, and unravel the mysteries concerning your own death and reanimation.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.9%, Female Protagonist 35.7%, LGBTQ+ 15%, Indie 11%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, point-and-click adventure that features a strong female protagonist and a dark, story-rich mystery.

Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.8%, Point & Click 15.6%, Relaxing 11.8%, Casual 10.4%, Stylized 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, nature-focused walking simulator that feels like an interactive storybook, perfect for a quiet, contemplative session.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Cute 11.6%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brief, cozy, and uplifting experience that focuses on the joy of exploration and quiet personal achievement.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Story Rich 25.9%, Stylized 19.1%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While longer, it excels at capturing the feeling of returning home and dealing with the emotional complexities of young adulthood.

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: Silent Protagonist 35.2% ★, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Point & Click 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Casual 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure that uses pixel art to create a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere.

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Dark 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-based narrative game that explores the memories and secrets of a suburban home.

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Point & Click 16.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Visual Novel 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy point-and-click game that forces players to make moral choices while exploring themes of humanity and emotion.

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

Why similar: Experimental 27.2%, LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Relaxing 13.4%, Casual 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A game centered entirely on empathy and community, where players exchange anonymous, supportive letters in a cozy atmosphere.

A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.

Why similar: Silent Protagonist 43.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.3%, Walking Simulator 10%, Relaxing 6%, Story Rich 4.7%

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Indie 14.7%, Cute 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, point-and-click mystery that features excellent writing and a charming, hand-drawn aesthetic.

Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.8%, Indie 18%, Story Rich 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Walking Simulator 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A raw, emotional look at life choices and the consequences of our past, presented through a grounded, indie narrative style.

She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.

Why similar: Experimental 17.5%, Point & Click 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Casual 13%, Indie 10%

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Casual 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Indie 7.5%

A lesbian / yuri romance story with mild horror elements set in the rainy English seaside town of Scarborough. Our heroine, Aspen, meets the mysterious, beautiful Althea in the dead of night, but who is Althea really...?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.8%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Casual 8%, Dark 7.6%

halfmoon is a short adventure game set in an information center for the dead before they move on.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.2%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Story Rich 11%, Atmospheric 7.9%

"From Head to Toe" is a short interactive story about winter, existential guilt and your ex-classmates.

Why similar: Experimental 20.5%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Casual 14.8%, Indie 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.9%

Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Dark 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%

A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31%, Point & Click 22.7%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Story Rich 8.5%, Cute 7.6%

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Relaxing 11.9%, Casual 11.1%, Indie 8.9%

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Point & Click 14.4%, Story Rich 11.8%

An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.

Why similar: Experimental 28.2%, Point & Click 26.7%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Indie 12.1%, Casual 10.8%

When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Indie 12%, Story Rich 2.7%

PETSITTER WANTED. A horror point-and-click adventure game. Water the plants, feed the pets, and DON'T turn off the lights.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.4%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Dark 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13%

A wholesome narrative puzzle game about the objects we leave behind and the stories they tell. Complete a loved one's damaged memoirs by exploring their home and packing away their things.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Relaxing 14%, Story Rich 10.6%

An isolated village during the war. Men leave one by one, along the winding forest path painted crimson by distant fires, and do not return. Young Nadia becomes a part-time postwoman filling in for her sick mother. She is now a messenger of hope and of trouble.

Why similar: Point & Click 19%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Dark 9%, Story Rich 8.7%

Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Casual 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Indie 13.5%

In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Story Rich 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Casual 11.8%, Atmospheric 9%

A short, dark visual novel set in the UK about a young autistic girl's destructive obsession with her older brother.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.5%, Visual Novel 18%, Dark 15.4%, Casual 9.5%, LGBTQ+ 8.7%

A story-driven adventure game about a haunted bed & breakfast. A dead & breakfast!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44%, Indie 22.8%, Story Rich 14.5%, Cute 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%

URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.4%, Casual 14.1%, Indie 10.5%, Dark 9.9%, Story Rich 9.2%

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Why similar: Dark 30.2%, Female Protagonist 30.2%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Indie 12.5%, Singleplayer 7.3%

The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Casual 11.2%, Relaxing 10.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.4%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Relaxing 10.8%, Story Rich 9.6%

A quiet game of life and loss. One by one, everyone left the village for the city. Everyone, except Talma. Approaching her final years, she maintains a simple way of life tending to her homestead, surviving, subsisting, whilst increasingly disturbing letters arrive from her family in the city.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Point & Click 19.3%, Indie 17.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

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: Point & Click 23.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Relaxing 11.9%, Visual Novel 10%, Casual 10%

Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation

Why similar: Point & Click 17.8%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Indie 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Dark 10%

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.4%, Indie 17.1%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Stylized 13.3%, Casual 12.3%

Late Bird is a short interactive story about birds, movies, suicidal thoughts and not growing up in time.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Experimental 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Casual 12%

Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Point & Click 25.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Casual 9.4%, Relaxing 7.2%