- #1 江湖余生:缘起
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 733 reviews2021
Dev: 柚子丁工作室Pub: INDIECN
Windows
那年今日 少年剑未佩妥 出门便是江湖 只身独行快意恩仇 有风花雪月的初遇 也有刻苦铭心的诀别 更有荡气回肠的沙场 但在告别前尘往事归隐山林时 愿你都能以梦为马 不负余生....
Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Simulation 20.8%, Drama 18.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 7.8%
- #2 Winter Survivor Protocol
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RECAST
Windows
Play as a survivor in a zombie apocalypse. Scavenge supplies, craft weapons, repair your vehicle, and survive unknown horrors. Uncover dark secrets in this solo-developed game. Multiplayer mode coming after testing. Enjoy!
Why similar: Zombies 19.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.4%, RPG 17.8%, Simulation 16.3%, Adventure 14.4%
- #3 Noel's Hope
96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Valsidalv N
Windows
If you are interested in magic, dark and dangerous dungeons with traps and enemies, unusual islands, bright weather conditions, mysteries, stories, sea voyages on your own ship, hiding deep secrets through the ocean, then this adventure is for you!
Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Simulation 28%, Adventure 17.2%, Survival 13%, Indie 12.5%
- #4 The Withering
94% matchMixed49% of 369 reviews2019
Dev: CM Softworks
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Have you ever thought or imagined how our world would look like after an apocalyptic event? What would we do if some of us were to survive? What world would we live in and what challenges would we face? What would you do?
Why similar: Zombies 23%, RPG 16.9%, Post-apocalyptic 16.4%, Simulation 14.9%, Survival 12%
- #5 A Second Chance
94% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Gamebringer
Windows
Inside these woods, which path will you choose to help your group survive ?
Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Simulation 32.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 14.4%
- #6 The Frontier
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: Nikku Nomura
Windows
The Frontier is a blend between business simulation and survival, exploration games. Starting from nothing: explore, gather resources, craft items, and try to survive your world — all while building up your business empire and great fortune.
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Simulation 32.7%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #7 Omina Mortis
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rhino Games
Windows · Mac
Omina Mortis – gothic thriller in medieval style. Omnia Mortis is a bold experiment in interactive fiction that is steeped in medieval aesthetics and symbolism.
Why similar: RPG 34.8%, Simulation 30%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 15.1%
- #8 Cross Border VR
91% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: KR
Windows
"Cross Border VR" is a VR Shooting game. In the game, you need to eliminate the remaining forces of armed elements in the border areas and regain the treasure!
Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Simulation 33.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 14.2%
- #9 16 Planes:Return
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deeber Studio
Windows
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Simulation 32.4%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 14.2%
- #10 Yerah
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: DigitalWolfByte
Windows
Yerah is a indie farming game. You can build your farm, collect resources and process them, take care of your animals or send Warriors into adventures.
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Simulation 32.7%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #11 IMPOSSIBLE FIGHTER FROG
92% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: CREATIV GAME DEVELOPER LLC.
Windows · Mac
Be the hero of the day and save the city! Chaos is overthrown in the downtown, clean up the creatures of your super-evil enemy! Choose a character, try achieving the most points in time and making a new record!
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Simulation 32.7%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #12 Parachronism: Order of Chaos
89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: NinjaVault
Windows
Parachronism is an action RPG with life sim elements set in a fantasy world inspired by Ancient China. Sent into the past and mistaken for the fugitive princess of a kingdom at war, embark on an epic journey to save time itself.
Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Simulation 32.9%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 14%
- #13 Survival Journals
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elven WorkshopPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Survive with your choices and fortify your safehouse in this text based adventure. The Horde's on it's way, will you be ready when it arrives?
Why similar: RPG 21.8%, Zombies 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, Survival 12.5%, Adventure 11.9%
- #14 Lost in Nature
90% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Moongate Digital
Windows
As a shipwrecked person, you are stranded on a beautiful and wild island. Collect resources and build structures like campfires and shelters to survive but be cautious - the raw environment is constantly challenging you! Are you ready for the adventure of your life?
Why similar: Simulation 33.6%, RPG 33.4%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 14.3%
- #15 Astrela Starlight
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Master Plan Multimedia
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astrela Starlight is a space adventure game where you can play more than 60 quests over 40 star systems. Solve the mystery of Lystran by interacting with NPCs to complete quests, mine, build spacecraft and stations, build and move planets, and build the Ecxos planetary station.
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Simulation 30.4%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 14.8%
- #16 Riscord
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rad Sheep Studios
Windows
Riscord is an episodic multipath linear serious text-adventure game set inside of the Riscord Messaging Client between the summer of 2016 - 2018. You will explore relationships with multiple college / sixth form students attending Bristham College such as Lizzy Henderson and many more.
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Simulation 30.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Indie 12.9%, Choices Matter 7.3%
- #17 Tank battle
89% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: 黄金炫游科技有限公司
Windows
《Tank Battle》 is a tactical competitive game in which you need to collect resources, strengthen weapons and equipment, and eliminate opponents to survive in the end to win. Good luck, eat chicken tonight!
Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Simulation 32%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 15.8%
- #18 Reigns of Samosbor: П747
81% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: DeDre
Windows
Try on the role of Head of the Bloc, one of the many settlements inside Gigakhrushchevka. Lead your Bloc through the horrors of SAMOSBOR, conspiracies and lack of resources. Make the right decisions and try to survive!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, RPG 13.2%, Card Game 12.9%, Survival 10.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%
- #19 Warmada
87% matchMixed51% of 49 reviews2016
Dev: UUUU Interactive
Windows
Build your own capital ship and fight other player's creations in a procedural galaxy! Capture ships and build your fleet, unlocking upgrades and ship schematics! Explore the galaxy and build up your home station!
Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Simulation 31.2%, Adventure 22.1%, Indie 14%
- #20 Z-Aftershock
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mango Tree Game
Windows
People lost their homes, family members, friends, pets, assets, and safety condition. It’s time for you to restore, resolve the conflicts, build a safe house, a museum and donate your rare items to it, and get promoted to higher rank in military.
Why similar: Simulation 27.5%, RPG 27.4%, Zombies 17.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 11.7%
- #21 群島物語 - 實習鍊金術士的 90 天之旅
75% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: 矓矓矓
Windows
這是一款結合戰鬥與生活模擬的限時類輕養成遊戲,玩家將扮演學習中的鍊金術士,為了向父母證明自己的能力,獨自前往亞斯達小鎮。在這 90 天內,你會遇到怎樣的人,過著怎樣的生活呢?
Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Simulation 30.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 12.8%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #22 The Lonely Gorilla
85% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: Funderground Games
Windows
Lead your troop as a silver back gorilla, raising a family in the harsh African natural environment. Compete with rivals and defend against predators while avoiding poachers.
Why similar: Simulation 31%, RPG 30.5%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 12.4%, Survival 9.6%
- #23 Rite of Life
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rebourne Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rite of Life is a life-sim RPG being developed for PC, Mac and Linux. It is heavily inspired by games such as Harvest Moon, Pokémon, Dark Cloud and Monster Hunter. It features a player-driven open world where you start with a small encampment.
Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Simulation 32.4%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 10.3%, Exploration 3.4%
- #24 Human Delusion
84% matchMostly Negative31% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: JoaAM Productions
Windows
A transformation from being restrained inside the human experience to being free and present. Human Delusion is an exploration of one’s emotions, consciousness, mind and their perception of reality. Are you ready to choose true Freedom?
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Simulation 30.2%, Adventure 18%, Indie 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 2.9%
- #25 Star Alliance
82% matchMostly Negative36% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Dodo Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose your species, gender and career and join Star Alliance today! A RPVN (Role Playing Visual Novel) where you will become a Starship Officer and deal with dozens of different situations in a quest to explore ancient secrets and civilizations.
Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Simulation 32.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 13.9%
- #26 Joker & Teacher
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 您真内向工作室Pub: X.D.
Windows
以上帝视角重回校园,你能扮演好班主任的角色吗?
Why similar: Simulation 42%, RPG 24.5%, Indie 17.9%, Multiple Endings 4.8%, Choices Matter 4.5%
- #27 SCP: One More Life
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: ArdavilGames
Windows
Первая визуальная новелла по миру SCP: Foundation. Выживи в Зоне Содержания!
Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Simulation 30.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 13.4%, Survival 5%
- #28 不返
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 秋鼠
Windows
不返是一款画风可可爱爱的寻物小游戏,游戏时长较短,是为了讲述主角在寻找哥哥的探险路途中发生的故事。 它的主题是成长与欺骗。 以哥哥的失踪为引子,重重迷踪终将水落石出,你准备好了吗?
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Simulation 31.4%, Adventure 18.3%, Indie 13.3%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
- #29 Project Abyss
83% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Tall Story StudiosPub: Prey Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Project Abyss is a deep sea adventure game where you explore as a diver, forced to survive a destiny that goes deeper than anyone imagined.
Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Simulation 28%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 12.5%, Survival 12.4%
- #30 末日竟在我身边 - Zombies Everywhere
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: LU QI
Windows
When you are holed up alone in a room for 100 days, your food and strength are running out. Outside the corridor, the Walking Dead are walking around. From time to time, there are screams of pain and terror. If there is a future at the end of the world, what will you do on the 101st day?
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, Zombies 17.4%, RPG 12.1%, Survival 10.6%, Drama 8.7%
- #31 夜孤城 · 何为侠义
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chumoran
Windows
"NightStar" is an independent and fictional work with the dynamic world and the feelings of the homeland.
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Simulation 32.7%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #32 Curre
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ButterSword Studio
Windows
Gamemode: players can creat their own Casino throughout CREATOR mode, edit your map and upload it to the server. Other players will race in your space and run for freedom. With them racing, you can earn your own jettons, or lose them if they succeed.
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Simulation 32.7%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #33 Wat A Life
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Deeber Studio
Windows
You can make a game in the game, play a game in the game, or even order a takeout in the game, or make an online shopping, cheer up and make money to fulfill your dream in the game
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Simulation 31.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 13.3%, Survival 4.9%
- #34 Nucvivor
80% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Team & Target Game Studios
Windows
Are you ready for a post-apocalyptic adventure? Nucvivor is one of the greatest independent games that has you fight to survive. You will feel Death breathing down the back of your neck as you fight against deadly incendiary radiation, hunger, thirst, cold and poisonous weather.
Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Simulation 27.8%, Adventure 16.3%, Survival 13.1%, Indie 12.2%
- #35 Half Past Fate
76% matchVery Positive92% of 299 reviews2020
Dev: Serenity ForgePub: Way Down Deep
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way! From 8 hours to 8 years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever.
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Simulation 27.4%, Adventure 18%, Indie 11.5%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #36 异世江湖录(JiangHu Record Of Another World)
79% matchMostly Negative37% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: Hai ta ke Chong qing Technology Co.Ltd
Windows
Video 1 is recorded in the 3D game "JiangHu Record Of Another World", which has been updated to 3D version 0,5 in November. The game screenshots are shown in 2D and 3D. Publish the 3D release on STEAM every week.
Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Simulation 31.3%, Adventure 18.3%, Indie 13.3%, Survival 4.8%
- #37 The Choices Of Priori
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nano0
Windows
You wake in an empty room, condemned to endless work—until uncovering a mysterious black cloth, you find a vast underground lab, a group of strange creatures called KB-Cats are plotting a revolution there. Join their uprising, survive in this money-ruled world until you touch the truth and miracle.
Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Simulation 22%, Drama 15.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Survival 7.9%
- #38 記憶的主人
64% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: 夜光Pub: RMAsia
Windows
這是最初為了拯救某個人而開始的故事,從看似倉促的冒險一步一步踏入更深沉的謎團之中... 你的記憶和選擇,將會決定世界的命運。
Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Adventure 21.3%, Drama 12.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Choices Matter 7.7%
- #39 Fantasy Legend. The Frozen Century
64% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: chuxingPub: 糕薯科技
Windows
In this game, you will meet new companions on your journey and fight with them to explore the truth from a thousand years ago. The rich plot performance, vivid combat experience and various branch plots will allow you to deeply immerse yourself in that special world.
Why similar: Simulation 29.4%, RPG 29.3%, Adventure 18.9%, Drama 9%, Exploration 5.2%
- #40 Edge of Atlantis
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Creality Studio
Windows
Edge of Atlantis is a Room-Scale VR Action Role-Playing Game for HTC Vive & Oculus Rift+Touch. Experience realistic physics-based combat and hardcore permadeath mode in a roguelike fantasy open-world, with procedurally enchanted weapons, strategic magical battles & dynamic events
Why similar: Simulation 33%, RPG 32.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 14%
- #41 In the Village of Grandfather: Summer,Sun,Heat.
70% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Leks ltd.Pub: Leks ltd.
Windows
Harvest. Take care of the territory. Prepare the perfect vegetable garden.
Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Simulation 33%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 14%
- #42 Story of the Survivor : Prisoner
77% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Kamil SzczepanikPub: Animakemu Games
Windows
Story of the Survivor is an action RPG that takes place during a zombie apocalypse. The world is dead and now there is no one to stop you from escaping the Prison.... or is it? Follow the story of Steve and his prison mates as they try to make their way to freedom.
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Simulation 22.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Zombies 10.8%
- #43 CODE CRACKER 代码破译者
73% matchVery Positive90% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: 致意
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relive nostalgic dream of that golden old age with the retrospective graphic. In this game, you play as a college student who meets diverse characters and solve multiple puzzles together with them. The story unfolds in different ways corresponding to the choices you made along with the gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 34.3%, Simulation 31.8%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 14.8%
- #44 Pathseeker
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phoenix Games
Windows · Mac
Pathseeker is an open world role-playing game filled with compelling stories and dilemmas. In this massive world to explore, choose the path to your desired end, be it peace, love, glory, or destruction.
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Simulation 30.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Indie 12.9%, Exploration 4.5%
- #45 Project J
75% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Mr iLyn.Pub: Mr iLyn. - Gamedev
Windows
Travel around on this mysterious island and craft items to defend yourself in this text based game.
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Simulation 37.1%, Adventure 22%, Indie 2.2%
- #46 The Quest Giver
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rest.less Games
Windows · Mac
The Quest Giver“ is a 2D Fantasy guild manager simulation, in which you create your own quests, and then send adventurers out to do them. Experience how much effort it is to create and assign quests, gather the knowledge you need, and to make the decisions adventurers won't.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #47 Madhouse
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: DaRa Games
Windows
Play an orderly in a Madhouse and experience the totally normal daily life in a Madhouse.
Why similar: RPG 39.9%, Simulation 38.1%, Adventure 22%
- #48 Pixel Life
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: willzgames
Windows
Pixel Life is a survival game of parenting and civilization building in which you can play as a ancient human and build your civilization with other players or by yourself. Live an entire life in few minutes. You can have babies of your own in the form of other players, and leave a legacy for next generations to help develop civilization.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #49 Life of a caveman
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: playlitedotnet
Windows
Live the colorful life of a caveman. Eat and interact with other cavemen in order to grow stronger and smarter. Once you are strong enough, become the leader of your group and guide them to safety; safety from things like the the beast that attacks at night and the other tribe that left tracks in your area.
Why similar: RPG 42%, Simulation 40.1%, Indie 17.9%
- #50 Long Black-Haired Schoolgirl Survival Simulation Game
57% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: stripmine
Windows · Mac
Play as a stranded high school girl with long black hair and try to escape from a deserted island!
Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Simulation 18.9%, Survival 17%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Adventure 9.3%
- #51 Choice of Life: Wild Islands
58% matchVery Positive93% of 343 reviews2024
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Conquer the jungle and prove that in any situation you - the master of your fate!
Why similar: RPG 13.3%, Card Game 13.2%, Simulation 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Survival 9%
- #52 Shadows of Kurgansk
73% matchMixed66% of 222 reviews2016
Dev: Yadon StudioPub: Gaijin inCubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
“Shadows of Kurgansk” is an adventure game, where you need to survive in an area full of danger and mystery. Your goal is to stay alive and find the way out, fighting monsters and completing story driven missions. Fight zombies, build asylums, find your way back home!
Why similar: Zombies 19.4%, Simulation 19.2%, RPG 17.1%, Survival 17%, Adventure 10.1%
- #53 Merry’s Seven Wishes
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Midnight Shift Games
Windows
A touching visual novel about love, loss, and hope. After Merry’s death, Richard’s world turns gray—until her seven final wishes begin restoring its colors. Through heartfelt storytelling, music, and mini-games, every fulfilled wish paints life in new shades of meaning.
Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Simulation 25.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Drama 10.7%, Choices Matter 8.4%
- #54 Leon's Nightmare
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adam LeonPub: PipeDream Studios
Windows
A randomly generated player will navigate a hellish nightmare world. Upgrade your player after each run and discover more about the strange world they inhabit. This game is a community-driven alpha game! Submit your ideas for creatures, encounters, and anything you would like to add!
Why similar: RPG 34%, Simulation 32.5%, Adventure 19%, Indie 14.5%
- #55 Nonestory P1
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: anotherGDPub: anotherCompany
Windows
Nonestory is an RPG game that tells the entertaining story of one man who decided to prove his case to everyone to the world.
Why similar: RPG 33.6%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Adventure 11.7%, Funny 9.4%
- #56 巭孬嫑毖
70% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: FunLimit
Windows
"without Kungfu shut up" is an RPG simulation game. The weak chicken Xiaobai, who is on the verge of death, constantly recruits teams, takes risks, collects materials, builds equipment, fights the dragon to save the princess, and eventually grows into a real warrior! Can also help you measure a wave of character...
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Simulation 32.4%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 14.2%
- #57 Starlite: Astronaut Rescue - Developed in Collaboration with NASA
74% matchMostly Negative37% of 194 reviews2014
Dev: Project Whitecard Studios Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 10%
Experience the thrill of standing in the boots of a future astronaut on Mars in the world of Starlite.Participate with your crewmate in a single-player 20 minute mini-adventure that soon turns into more than you bargained for on the Red Planet.
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Simulation 38%, Adventure 22.2%