Games Like A Most Extraordinary Gnome

A story-driven adventure about a family uprooted by violence and slowly drifting away from their heritage. Walk through memories and fading traditions to discover a tender journey about identity, resilience, and the quiet beauty of the things we forget, yet still define us.

Why similar: Narrative 43.3% ★, Emotional 16.2%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Linear 6.7%, Colorful 5.3%

A 2D adventure about rescuing magical creatures in Moscow and the role of a design bureau employee in this whole story.

Why similar: Narrative 16.6% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10%

Embark on a journey inspired by Slavic mythology and Croatian folklore in this 2.5D action-adventure game inspired by the likes of Inside, Neva, and Song of Iron.

Why similar: Narrative 28.6% ★, Nature 13.5%, Emotional 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 8.5%

Relaxing, emotional, and short, Sunset Drive is created for quiet gaming sessions. Embark on a narrative road trip where two companions share talks, silences, and choices under fading light. Piece together unspoken emotions via atmospheric detours leading to multiple endings and discover anew.

Why similar: Narrative 29.9% ★, Dialogue Heavy 20.1%, Emotional 17.1%, Nature 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.

Why similar: Narrative 20% ★, Emotional 18.6%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Cartoon 13.4%, Linear 8%

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Narrative 34.2% ★, Emotional 13%, Nature 12.9%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Cute 6.5%

Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.

Why similar: Narrative 29.4% ★, Nature 13.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Platformer 8%

Immerse yourself in a relaxed, wintry adventure of emotions and accompany the teddy bear in his search for his child and his purpose in life. After falling out of Santa's sleigh, you'll start in a desolate winter forest and make your way alone to your destination.

Why similar: Cartoon 16.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Hand-drawn 14%, Emotional 12.9%, Platformer 12.5%

First loves. Family issues. Yokai. 'Last Time I Saw You' is a coming-of-age adventure set in 1980s Japan. Explore a haunted forest hiding a terrible secret, and interact with a vast cast of friendly and deceitful characters in this beautifully hand-drawn story with some light action elements.

Why similar: Narrative 35.6% ★, Emotional 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Story Rich 6.7%

Haifa is a hidden object puzzle experience that tells a story about the emotional struggles of trying to maintain hopefulness in times of war. Help your characters keep their head up by finding small objects in their environment to lift their spirits, as they look for their lost friend.

Why similar: Narrative 39.6% ★, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Emotional 17.8%, Linear 8.8%, Story Rich 8.2%

An embroidered dark medieval folk tale. While life in a seemingly ordinary village is all about simple chores and idle gossip, sinister secrets hide below.

Why similar: Narrative 31.2% ★, Cartoon 13.7%, Emotional 12.6%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Platformer 10.2%

An upcoming management, cooking, and narrative game currently in development! Play as Robin and return to your hometown to regrow your late grandfather's bed and breakfast. Cook meals, connect with the community, and forge lasting relationships!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Nature 16.7%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Emotional 12.7%, Cartoon 11%

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: Narrative 48% ★, Emotional 22.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Stylized 3.5%

Guinea Pig Parkour® is a hand-drawn, comedy parkour platformer adventure, presented as a lost '90s animated cartoon show. Run, jump, flip, vault, and climb through '90s inspired cartoon worlds. Featuring painstakingly crafted, fluid, hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation - all made by one artist.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.3%, Cartoon 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%

Dawn Awaits is a 2D narrative adventure that creates an experience akin to controlling an anime movie. The story follows Li Han, a young noodle shop delivery man, whose heart is caught between a school friend and a female teacher to whom he is betrothed in repayment of a debt of gratitude.

Why similar: Narrative 38% ★, Side Scroller 14.8%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 6.8%

In this narrative action adventure, experience both the beauty and the brutality of the natural world through the eyes of a mother groundhog on a quest for revenge.

Why similar: Narrative 32.1% ★, Nature 18.2%, Emotional 17.3%, Stylized 8.4%, Story Rich 6.5%

Botanica is a hand drawn 2D side scrolling platform-adventure in a world of sentient plants. By learning and borrowing abilities from the enemies and bosses of this world you might just be able to defeat the scourge that threatens all of plant life.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18.5%, Nature 16.1%, Cartoon 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Platformer 9.3%

Adventures of DaKoo the Dragon has over 150 levels, every run of the game is unique. Animations, enemy spawning, and attacks are all randomized to enhance the immersion. With multiple ways to attack you will take on 5 Bosses among multiple obstacles.

Why similar: Cartoon 24.2%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Combat 7.7%

Elio is a boy who deals with reality through imagination. He finds himself trapped in a dark dungeon mirroring his thoughts. This wordless puzzle platformer tells a story through memory shards. Only by gathering them, he hopes to break free.

Why similar: Narrative 42% ★, Side Scroller 16.5%, Platformer 11%, Emotional 9.6%, Linear 8.8%

After the dungeons have been plundered and the monsters all killed, an elderly witch quietly gets to work. In this emotionally-rich, stylized, single-player adventure - Gert will need to build a bond with a peculiar creature if she’s to fulfill a coven’s oath.

Why similar: Narrative 38.9% ★, Emotional 17.2%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Stylized 6.7%, Story Rich 6.7%

After witnessing her village being destroyed and slaughtered by the Oni demon, Hiroko has only one goal: revenge. Join this young samurai in this 2D side-scrolling platformer.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Linear 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Stylized 8.4%

A short narrative point-and-click about living with limited energy — and how even the smallest tasks can feel impossible.

Why similar: Narrative 45.2% ★, Emotional 15.3%, Linear 10%, Stylized 8.5%, Story Rich 7.6%

Follow Addison as they help their recently-deceased mother move on to the Spirit World. In this 2D visual narrative and platformer, Addison must explore and find special objects while being confronted with a journey of grief.

Why similar: Narrative 49.9% ★, Emotional 23.6%, Linear 9.3%, Story Rich 6.7%, Indie 5.8%

Explore a hand-drawn island and help out a rainbow of quirky characters to plan the perfect party in Shindig – a fully-voiced, feelsy, wholesome and cozy narrative adventure! You're invited!

Why similar: Narrative 39.3% ★, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Emotional 13.1%, Cute 8.8%, Linear 8.4%

To heal a corrupted and crumbling world, Nia's journey begins. Beyond the twisted space, restore the gates and reclaim the forgotten flow.

Why similar: Narrative 33.5% ★, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Emotional 13.6%, Linear 9.6%, Platformer 9.6%

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Emotional 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 17.9%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, Cute 9.4%

Put yourself in the role of a surviving village mushroom and try to fix what happened while you were asleep!

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.8%, Nature 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Linear 13.8%, Platformer 12.1%

A story-driven puzzle game about a boy trapped in a mysterious virtual sanctuary. Explore, solve puzzles, and discover the secrets hidden in a world that never lets him go.

Why similar: Narrative 33.6% ★, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Emotional 16.2%, Story Rich 8.8%, Linear 8.5%

Social Moth is a charmingly beautiful narrative platformer where you play as Aletris, a socially anxious moth trying to find their place in a daunting world. Navigate conversations, solve creative puzzles, and enjoy satisfying platforming as you help Aletris contend with their social anxiety!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 30.4%, Emotional 28%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Colorful 7.9%, Platformer 6.8%

Pelican Post is a cozy narrative game about building community by delivering mail to a town of charming characters. As Port Pleasant's mailman, you'll get to know the townsfolk and make a difference in their lives.

Why similar: Narrative 44.8% ★, Dialogue Heavy 23.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Cute 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.1%

Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between real people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33.8%, Emotional 12.8%, Nature 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Linear 7.4%

Journey through darkness with "Edenbound." A red panda braves chaos to reach Eden amidst encroaching demons. Navigate landscapes, confront foes, and unravel mysteries. Guide the panda, restore balance.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.5%, Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Emotional 10.4%, Linear 10%

A short and exciting action platforming adventure! Help Dexter chomp and shoot his way out of the deceptively oppressive Happy Hamster Farms in 6 personality packed levels.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, Platformer 15.9%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Cartoon 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

'Parryman' is a hardcore action game where you fight using only the counterattack skill of parrying. Put your parrying skills to the test with 'Parryman'.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Cartoon 17.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Ferret Quest is a charming hand-drawn action game where a brave little ferret hurls acorns at masked woodland foes. Battle through challenging levels, uncover the mystery behind the masks, and take on a climactic boss fight in this adorable forest adventure!

Why similar: Cartoon 25.4%, Combat 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Colorful 9.3%

What would you do if someone close to you suddenly went through major trauma? What sacrifices would you be willing to make to keep your family together? Experience the different perspectives and emotional journeys of four protagonists when their worlds are suddenly turned upside-down.

Why similar: Narrative 36.5% ★, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Emotional 16.7%, Linear 9%, Story Rich 7.7%

Find out what it means to be dead. Explore the mystery of the afterlife, meet new characters, pet the cat, find cards, and earn collectables in this single player, narrative-driven game. As the story unfolds, play cards with those you meet along the way.

Why similar: Narrative 31.7% ★, Dialogue Heavy 16.9%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Emotional 13.2%, Story Rich 7.9%

Fight against the evil King's poltergeists and propaganda in Palace Perils, a hand-drawn narrative-driven platformer with roguelite elements. You'll play as Ser Sideshow, a knight whose true story has never been told.

Why similar: Narrative 48.9% ★, Hand-drawn 13%, Combat 10.6%, Platformer 6.7%, Story Rich 5.7%

Li-Lo is a single-player puzzle platformer in which you run, jump and solve puzzles to guide your small family through a beautiful and mysterious world. Enjoy bittersweet moments of bonding and growth, before life skips ahead to its next chapter.

Why similar: Narrative 29% ★, Emotional 16.7%, Platformer 15.7%, Linear 9.2%, Stylized 7.8%

A story-driven action-adventure where you explore an eerie world, speak to its mysterious inhabitants and confront enemies. Uncover the battles those spirits face with grief, help them move on by completing their quests and guide Calvin toward the end of his own journey.

Why similar: Nature 15.9%, Emotional 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Stylized 9.9%

1922...The Big Apple...Mugsy's turf got plucked by a gang of trouble boys. The ever-lovin' jazz rabbit is gonna jump on heads and clip those goons. He'll bop his way to the biggest boss and take back what's his or get zotzed, ya' follow? Soundtrack is the bee's knees - truly hep and jake.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.6%, Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Cartoon 11.1%, Combat 10%

Uh oh. Winnie-the-Pooh ate all of the honey that Christopher Robin set aside for the annual Honey Festival! It's up to Winnie to set things right and prove that his heart is bigger than his stomach by adventuring into the Hundred Acre Wood to collect enough honey to save the festival!

Why similar: Cartoon 18.9%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Nature 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Sayonara Okaasan is an interactive abstract poem about saying goodbye to a mother and exploring life and death.

Why similar: Narrative 47.7% ★, Emotional 19.3%, Cartoon 14.9%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, 2D 3.7%

Hop, jump, and stick your way through a forest under threat to save your friends and family from the evil Flame Beast and his Embers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Platformer 14.8%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Linear 12.1%, Cute 9.3%

Tekoha: A Tale Among the Stars is a narrative-driven light RPG following two Indigenous Brazilian sisters on an emotional journey to reunite after a tragic event reshapes their homeland.

Why similar: Narrative 57.3% ★, Emotional 21.5%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D 2.8%, Indie 1.6%

Legends of Ethernal is a 2D single-player action adventure game where you need to explore beautiful hand-crafted environments, solve clever puzzles and battle tough creatures to uncover the truth about your parents’ disappearance.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.3%, Emotional 16.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Step into the shoes of young Finn Goldenhorn, as he sets out on his quest for revenge. Master dynamic traversal, solve challenging puzzles and fight your way through enemies to uncover the secrets of a mysterious realm in this 3rd-person action-adventure puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Narrative 33.5% ★, Nature 16.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Combat 9.1%, Stylized 8.3%

Adventure! Drama! New Supper Banana! is a funny adventure platformer drawn entirely in a notebook!

Why similar: Cartoon 20.2%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

When the Embers Wake is a third person narrative adventure with a cause to create awareness about the very current and real threats on wildlife. You play as a red panda that needs to survive amidst environmental challenges, threats and also grief.

Why similar: Narrative 41.8% ★, Emotional 23.3%, Nature 22.9%, Cute 8.1%, Indie 2.4%

A hand-drawn platformer where we play as Thuppel the robot, trying to pass off as a human. Learn emotions using powerups across several mini-stories involving different characters and environments, as we try to reconnect with our friend.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20%, Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Emotional 11.1%, Cute 8.8%

The Lone Sword is a narrative platformer where YOU are the weapon. As a living Sword, embark on a journey to find your Maker. Explore the Castle, solve physics puzzles, master the blade in aerial swordfight, and reflect on your purpose in this emotionally rich adventure.

Why similar: Narrative 37.2% ★, Emotional 11.7%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 10%, Combat 9.8%

Unravel the mysteries of the ocean spirit world by accompanying a recent high school graduate, Bulut, who lost all of his memories of family and friends. The Inspireist is a story-rich puzzle adventure narrative set in a recent 21st century, alternate realm Izmrr.

Why similar: Narrative 56.7% ★, Dialogue Heavy 21.9%, Emotional 9.9%, Indie 4%, Story Rich 4%

All of the color has been wiped from Huey's world! Run, jump, dash, swipe, and pogo your way through this hand-drawn platformer to restore color to the land.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.7%, Platformer 20.9%, Cute 13%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Action 8.7%

In this moving and whimsical adventure game, explore Asfalia, a magical world threatened by a volcano. Join Charlie as you meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! A captivating story-driven game suitable for all ages.

Why similar: Narrative 32.7% ★, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Emotional 15.1%, Linear 12.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

"My Life with You" is a STORY DRIVEN experience that follows the journey of a young SINGLE MOM who must BALANCE life's challenges while raising her child. An emotional journey focused on the BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD, marked by obstacles, growth, and love.

Why similar: Narrative 46.9% ★, Emotional 16%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 5.1%

Save your sister from your father's dark fate and plunge into a hand-painted 2D adventure with exciting battles and a deep, captivating story in "Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight". Master various skills and discover a fantastic world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

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: Narrative 30% ★, Dialogue Heavy 29.9%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Story Rich 7.4%

Out On The Water is a short, meditative journey through memory and grief that tells the story of an inattentive father and his last chance to connect with his children. Set adrift in quiet waters that represent each child, catch strange memory fish to uncover the past and face regrets.

Why similar: Narrative 41.1% ★, Emotional 16.5%, Nature 13%, Story Rich 7.6%, Linear 7%

Woebegone Woods is a casual worker placement game with a focus on relationship building. Enter the Woebegone Woods, a small, warm village in the middle of a cold and remote forest!

Why similar: Narrative 22.3% ★, Nature 18.8%, Hand-drawn 18%, Stylized 9.8%, Cute 9.1%

What if you lost all your memories? An emotional family drama seen through the eyes of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. As Annie’s life slowly unravels, uncover memories of her deceased brother as her past bleeds into the present.

Why similar: Narrative 34.6% ★, Emotional 24.1%, Linear 13.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Stylized 8.3%