- #1 Aspire: Ina's Tale
97% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Drama 16.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #2 Traveler's Refrain
96% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Emotional 17.5%, Combat 13.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #3 A Juggler's Tale
96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,126 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Story Rich 25.3%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 11.5%
- #4 Arietta of Spirits
95% matchVery Positive85% of 682 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Emotional 20.2%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #5 Jotun: Valhalla Edition
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,541 reviews2015
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 32.9%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Exploration 8%
- #6 Echo
93% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Nobody Studio
Windows
”Echoes of the heart" can be heard the moment each other's paths intertwine. "Echo" is an action RPG with a perfectly sized storyline and a unique progression system. The story begins with Lin, a young, solo adventurer. Many secrets lie within a closed off forest. Can you hear that faint voice?
Why similar: Emotional 21.5%, Drama 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Story Rich 12%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #7 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
94% matchMostly Negative35% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Void StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.
Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #8 The Forest Quartet
91% matchVery Positive93% of 444 reviews2022
Dev: Mads & FriendsPub: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Mystery 18.6%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Emotional 14.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Puzzle 14.1%
- #9 The Frostrune
92% matchVery Positive92% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Grimnir MediaPub: Snow Cannon Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on historically accurate Norse culture and environments.
Why similar: Adventure 41.3%, Female Protagonist 31.5%, Story Rich 27.2%
- #10 Röki
90% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Emotional 25%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Story Rich 14.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #11 Cris Tales
91% matchMixed65% of 535 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.2%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Story Rich 15.2%, RPG 14.7%, Adventure 9.9%
- #12 Intruder In Antiquonia
89% matchVery Positive90% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Narrative 26.6% ★, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #13 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
89% matchMixed64% of 217 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, RPG 14.6%
- #14 The Wild at Heart
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Moonlight KidsPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22%, Emotional 19.4%, Story Rich 13.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%
- #15 Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 838 reviews2021
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Why similar: Narrative 25.2% ★, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 11.8%, RPG 9.9%, Adventure 9.8%
- #16 Dungeons of Hinterberg
86% matchVery Positive94% of 3,016 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Female Protagonist 16.7%, Puzzle 15.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, RPG 9.8%
- #17 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
86% matchVery Positive95% of 6,752 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: Narrative 41.2% ★, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, RPG 6.7%, Exploration 6.2%
- #18 Skábma™ - Snowfall
85% matchVery Positive81% of 225 reviews2022
Dev: Red Stage EntertainmentPub: PID Games
Windows
The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!
Why similar: Story Rich 22.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Action-Adventure 15%, Puzzle 13.8%, Combat 12.4%
- #19 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Emotional 10.5%
- #20 Ato
83% matchVery Positive97% of 463 reviews2020
Dev: Tiny Warrior Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Combat 20.3%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Exploration 11.2%
- #21 She and the Light Bearer
84% matchVery Positive85% of 381 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Hand-drawn 26.6%, Emotional 23.7%, Adventure 17.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #22 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,463 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.8%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #23 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
82% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.2%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Story Rich 13.5%, RPG 12.7%
- #24 Fatermyth
81% matchVery Positive84% of 517 reviews2024
Dev: KDreamPub: Merlion Games
Windows
"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.6%, Drama 20.4%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 8.7%
- #25 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
79% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23.4%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Combat 11.3%, Adventure 11%, Exploration 10.4%
- #26 The Lonesome Guild
77% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Bull StudiosPub: DON'T NOD
Windows
The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Combat 11.2%
- #27 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
82% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: Johnny Ostad
Windows
A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, RPG 10.8%
- #28 Airoheart
80% matchMixed58% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.8%, Story Rich 20.3%, Emotional 19.3%, RPG 17.6%, Colorful 7.5%
- #29 Sable
78% matchVery Positive86% of 6,173 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Hand-drawn 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15%, Story Rich 13%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #30 Indivisible
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,670 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.
Why similar: RPG 30.7%, Hand-drawn 30.2%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Indie 7.5%, Story Rich 2.7%
- #31 Manafinder
77% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Drama 14.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, RPG 11.4%
- #32 Awita: Journey of Hope
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Story Rich 18.9%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Mystery 9.2%
- #33 Whispering Willows
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,862 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Mystery 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Drama 13%, Lore-Rich 11.7%
- #34 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
74% matchVery Positive93% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Colorful 10.7%
- #35 Sonority
75% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Hanging Gardens InteractivePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Emotional 26.8%, Puzzle 16.3%, Story Rich 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #36 Nientum - Op.ZERO
72% matchVery Positive99% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
A 2D action-adventure where the story unfolds by tuning the stage with music. A play by Aleph and Liora, who have lost their memories. A beautiful yet eerie stage, and the secret of the forgotten theater await. Your choices will determine the play's ending — and their fates.
Why similar: Rhythm 29.7%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Emotional 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #37 Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,405 reviews2014
Dev: Crystal Shard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%
A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.
Why similar: Adventure 52.5%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #38 Under The Island
71% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Lore-Rich 19.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, RPG 14.1%, Exploration 10.6%
- #39 Vigorus
75% matchVery Positive84% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: HagiciansPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows · Mac
Vigorus is a visually stunning rhythm platformer, a musical adventure into a bizarre world, with a talking frog puppet as your guide. While playing, become our girl Vigorus, retrieve the memory once was lost, and help your little companion to save the world from monsters.
Why similar: Rhythm 51.8%, Drama 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Combat 5.7%, Atmospheric 2.9%
- #40 Evergate
74% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2020
Dev: Stone Lantern GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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: Emotional 19.6%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #41 Home
69% matchVery Positive100% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Spoon
Windows
A game about the short journey of a boy who left home. Experience a dense story in around 2 hours, along with rhythm gameplay and music puzzles. Enjoy live acoustic sounds and a story that feels like a musical film!
Why similar: Rhythm 38.1%, Emotional 17.4%, Drama 12.9%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #42 Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,095 reviews2020
Dev: Different Tales
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore the myths and monsters of Europe’s last primeval wilderness. Play as Maia, who arrives at the ancient Białowieża Forest looking to explore her family history. Discover Rage in an adventure game inspired by the experience of the legendary tabletop roleplaying game Werewolf: The Apocalypse.
Why similar: Emotional 22.8%, Mystery 18.4%, Story Rich 17.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Multiple Endings 13.8%
- #43 Neva
67% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Emotional 28.4%, Puzzle 15%, Female Protagonist 15%, Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.7%
- #44 Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan
73% matchMixed66% of 355 reviews2016
Dev: Kiro'o GamesPub: Kiroo Corp
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
When Humanity was created,the Goddess of Life challenged us to define our own purpose. This sparked 5,000 years of war that you, as a Kori-Odan, must end. Master your legacy through visceral Anime-style combat and deep narrative stakes.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.7%, Emotional 18%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Story Rich 11%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #45 Batora: Lost Haven
71% matchMixed66% of 439 reviews2022
Dev: Stormind GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #46 vivid/stasis
66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,373 reviews2025
Dev: Team VividstasisPub: Hajimeli
Windows
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?
Why similar: Rhythm 62%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10%, Story Rich 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #47 Coralina: a Memory Tale
69% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Gabriel MakiPub: ZNT Productions
Windows
A mysterious plot about a film student who finds herself lost in the world of the dead, the Posthumous Lands. Alongside a purple-haired woman, Coralina must decipher Human Alchemy in this retro adventure with cinematic touches!
Why similar: Emotional 17%, Drama 16.3%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #48 Ageless
73% matchMixed56% of 402 reviews2020
Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.7%, Emotional 21.5%, Story Rich 18%, Adventure 17.4%, RPG 9.6%
- #49 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
70% matchVery Positive92% of 227 reviews2021
Dev: Monochrome ParisPub: Hatinh Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Lore-Rich 25.7%, Mystery 18%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Puzzle 13.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #50 Arto
71% matchMixed67% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: OrionGamesPub: indie.io
Windows
You were created by the last brushstrokes of a dying god to restore color and life to the lands. Master an array of abilities and weapons, create more than eighty paint-infused projectile spells, and make choices that will help shape the future of this world.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.8%, Combat 11.2%, RPG 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Colorful 9.8%
- #51 Heartworm
67% matchVery Positive87% of 451 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent AdinolfiPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.
Why similar: Narrative 29.7% ★, Emotional 13.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #52 Distortions
73% matchMixed59% of 215 reviews2018
Dev: Among Giants
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.5%, RPG 23.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Atmospheric 10%, Exploration 8.3%
- #53 UNBEATABLE
65% matchVery Positive92% of 5,540 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.8%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 4.9%
- #54 Sonata Theory
70% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Mayj Studios
Windows
2D/3D story-adventure game
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Puzzle 15.5%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Exploration 8%
- #55 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
67% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Hongoneon
Windows
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: Hand-drawn 21.4%, Mystery 16.3%, Puzzle 15%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Adventure 8.5%
- #56 Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
67% matchVery Positive91% of 3,767 reviews2023
Dev: Summerfall StudiosPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.5%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Story Rich 18.6%, Multiple Endings 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #57 Reviver
66% matchVery Positive92% of 217 reviews2025
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.8%, Emotional 19.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #58 Forgotton Anne
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,988 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Emotional 24.2%, Hand-drawn 23.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Story Rich 14.4%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #59 Minute of Islands
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 939 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Narrative 29.9% ★, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Puzzle 6.8%