
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Indie.

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

A Juggler's Tale
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Lost Words: Beyond the Page
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Narration 15.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, Narration 12.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle 16.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 9.5%
Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.1%, Platformer 17.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Colorful 9.2%, Exploration 7.7%
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Why similar: Narration 23.6%, Platformer 19.9%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Colorful 10%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Beautiful 10.1% ★
Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.4%, Platformer 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 9%, Surreal 6.5%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Story Rich 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.9%
Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.7%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Puzzle 8.3%
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Colorful 13.2%, Adventure 11.8%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Atmospheric 17.4%, Puzzle 16.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Colorful 11.4%, Exploration 10.2%
Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Colorful 17%, Puzzle 13%, Story Rich 12.9%, 2D 8.8%
Equinoxe is a contemplative & narrative game with puzzle phases taking place in two mirrored worlds. Discover a quest for self-acceptance and restore the fragile balance of your world by using its main source of energy: water.
Why similar: Surreal 23%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Narration 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
Why similar: Surreal 21.4%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Narration 10.7%, Drama 10.1%
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: Beautiful 19.6% ★, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.5%, Surreal 9.3%
Awakening Sarah is a 2D platformer with emphasis on exploration. Unravel the dreams and realities of Sarah, a girl who's recovering from a coma, while helping her understand the world around her and herself.
Why similar: Surreal 22.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Platformer 15.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Narration 12.5%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Story Rich 9.6%
Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, Story Rich 18%, Adventure 16.8%, Colorful 10.2%, 2D 9.8%
A surreal puzzle platformer that's as beautiful as it is challenging – discover two beings entwined by fate, a girl and her soulmate, left to travel through a hauntingly elegant world...
Why similar: Surreal 42.3%, Puzzle Platformer 22%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Puzzle 10.8%, Adventure 5.3%
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Drama 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Story Rich 9%, Puzzle 8.9%
Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.
Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Surreal 21.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up!
Why similar: Surreal 22%, Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.
Why similar: Surreal 26.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Narration 11.6%, Platformer 8.8%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.1%, Atmospheric 18%, Story Rich 17.9%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 9.6%
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: Adventure 19.9%, Beautiful 19.1% ★, Atmospheric 15.5%, Story Rich 13%, Casual 12.6%
Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle 7.4%
Join Ash on the journey of an afterlife-time! Travel through a mysterious spirit world filled with strange creatures, interesting characters, and memorable moments! Ash must find her way back home and save her sister from the powers that be.
Why similar: Surreal 30.5%, Narration 17.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 9.6%
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Drama 16%, Story Rich 12.9%, Puzzle 12.6%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.7%, Surreal 16.9%, Narration 11.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 9.7%
"How should I face my past in my ever-changing life? "Collaborating with the shadow of the past to unravel allegorical puzzles, confront inner struggles, and explore the path of self-growth.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.4%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Puzzle 8.5%
Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Puzzle 16%, Story Rich 15%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Colorful 9.2%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 6.7%
Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Puzzle Platformer 31.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Puzzle 6%
Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!
Why similar: Surreal 25.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Narration 14.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 7.7%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Surreal 26.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Story Rich 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Puzzle 17%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Exploration 12.9%, Colorful 12.7%, Adventure 11.4%
Walk as Lula, on the path you choose, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Narration 17%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Beautiful 10.1% ★, Story Rich 9.9%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Platformer 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Puzzle 8.7%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 12%, Colorful 10.3%
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: Surreal 25.2%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Adventure 8.2%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Narration 6.4%
Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?
Why similar: Surreal 25.2%, Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Puzzle 8%
Lumina, a young Teslamancer, finds herself stranded after her airship crash lands in Wyrmheim, a remote and treacherous land to the North. Embark on a dangerous adventure, exploring a gigantic, abandoned tower looming over a fjordside valley, on a quest to get Lumina home and back to her family.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
Enter an ancient spirit world as a lost spirit and meet a dragon who needs your help. Explore three different, peaceful areas and collect runestones while moving forward with your rope. Look for the way towards the top of the mountain. Only you can save the forest and the soul of the dragon’s owner.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.3%, Platformer 22.5%, Colorful 9.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Story Rich 12.6%
Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Story Rich 7.1%
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.
Why similar: Surreal 40.2%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Story Rich 13%, Puzzle 10.5%
Manipulate mirrors and guide Ail through reflected paths to save her twin sister Lia trapped within the Immortal Realm. In this surreal puzzle game, experience a touching story about the bond between two sisters and explore a mysterious, imaginative world where reflections intersect reality.
Why similar: Surreal 37.3%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 8%
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Platformer 21.1%, Puzzle 14.1%, Exploration 10.5%, Adventure 8.3%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle 15.8%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Colorful 12%, Exploration 10.1%
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: Puzzle Platformer 24.4%, Narration 19.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Drama 9.3%, Exploration 6.4%
A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.
Why similar: Adventure 21.2%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Puzzle 12.7%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 9.3%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%
Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Surreal 18%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.
Why similar: Surreal 31.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Colorful 6.9%
The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.5%, Narration 18.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%