- #1 The Moon Sliver
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,146 reviews2014
Dev: David Szymanski
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are on a bleak, cold, windy island. And you seem to be alone... but fires and candles still burn. As you explore, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes obvious that something is hunting you...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, First-Person 9.1%, Point & Click 8.7%
- #2 Ahro
96% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Oeh Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Release your spirit and fly through mystic landscapes as you search for a cure for the darkness. Ahro is a stylized, lore-rich, side-scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.9%, Narrative 20.1% ★, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Exploration 9.3%
- #3 Evergrow: Shards of Tomorrow
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vertex Horizons
Windows
Explore the ruined world of Evergrow, where echoes of a lost civilization whisper through the remnants of a once-thriving planet. Solve puzzles to piece together the truth of what led to its downfall. Can you restore what was lost, or will the shards of tomorrow shape its fate forever?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.3%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Futuristic 9.6%
- #4 Ekron
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: True Vine InteractivePub: TBD
Windows
A first-person myst-like exploration adventure. Awaken on a mysterious island that blends puzzles with an enigmatic narrative waiting to be unraveled. Explore an abandoned civilization and uncover a story that challenges the very fabric of time.
Why similar: Narrative 23.5% ★, Point & Click 20.3%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Mystery 11.1%, First-Person 8.7%
- #5 On Tape << Rewind
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Pixfork Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
On Tape << Rewind is a psychological horror story told through cassette tapes. Play recordings, search for clues, discover hidden cassettes, and manipulate audio. Unravel the mystery of a scientist’s disappearance and the obsession that consumed him — tape by tape.
Why similar: Narrative 24.3% ★, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 12.3%, First-Person 6.7%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #6 The Journey Back
94% matchMixed60% of 35 reviews2015
Dev: Erwin WolfPub: MarWin Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Journey Back is a first person exploration experience. You gain consciousness after being involved in a car crash. Explore a colorful, stylized 3d world, solve puzzles and find out what happened along the way.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.1%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, First-Person 10.7%
- #7 Tatari: The Arrival
93% matchMixed67% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden Tower StudiosPub: TheGamesFortress
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Take the role of a detective from Tokyo who tries to solve the mysterious case of the disappearance of a young camper. You will try to follow the trail of evidence to guide you through an enigmatic and paranormal case connected with a Japanese urban legend. Can you help until the end?
Why similar: Point & Click 18%, Investigation 17.1%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Mystery 10.4%, Dark 9%
- #8 Veritas
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Glitch Games
Windows
Uncover the lies. Free your mind. Veritas is a compact narrative puzzle game that asks: what is truth, and does it even matter?
Why similar: Narrative 20.2% ★, Point & Click 18.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%, First-Person 8.1%
- #9 What Never Was: Chapter II
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Acke Hallgren
Windows
Sarah finds herself having been magically whisked away to a strange place. Where did the magical clock take her? What more did her eccentric grandfather hide from her? What Never Was: Chapter II is the anticipated sequel to the short free adventure-game What Never Was.
Why similar: Investigation 22.1%, Point & Click 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Mystery 8.5%
- #10 Once Alive
91% matchVery Positive85% of 441 reviews2024
Dev: Cem Boray YıldırımPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.
Why similar: Investigation 19.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #11 The Last Days of Baltaseth
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Haymaker Game Studios
Windows
In the far future, on a dead planet, there is a cabin where the last survivor left his secrets. Will discovering the truth doom you as well? Solve puzzles to unlock a cosmic mystery in this short, narrative-focused horror game.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Point & Click 12.2%, Futuristic 10.1%, Dark 8.7%
- #12 MoonStreet: The Playable Movie
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Christopher LeePub: LastMinuteWorks
Windows
EXPLORE A RETRO-NOIR CINEMATIC WORLD. As the doomed city of Astro deals with civil unrest, climate-catastrophes and power-outages, you must solve the mysteries of this retrofuturistic world in full 3D. The classic Point & Click system has been reinvented for a new type of action-packed storytelling.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.9%, Narrative 14% ★, Exploration 11.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Mystery 9.4%
- #13 The Quiet Apocalypse
89% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Little Denis Games
Windows
'The Quiet Apocalypse' is a first-person story adventure set in a beautiful open world. Join your father on a dangerous trek through 400 km² of pristine wilderness, as you race to save the life of a very special child.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Narrative 10.2% ★, First-Person 8.9%
- #14 Okinawa Journal
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Miga Games
Windows
A point-and-click mystery game set during the summer of 2000 in the mysterious landscapes of Okinawa. You play as Kami, a guardian angel tasked with guiding Haruki, a struggling journalist, as he delves into the baffling disappearance of a beloved actress.
Why similar: Narrative 31.6% ★, Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #15 Building 847
88% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Luis G. Bento
Windows
New Mexico, 1986. You're a private detective, investigating a bizarre incident that occurred inside a building in a small town. Find clues, visualize past events and learn about this alternate-reality.
Why similar: Investigation 19.9%, Narrative 17.1% ★, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Mystery 11.1%
- #16 Terrifying Tales: Watcher’s Point
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Burning Cinder Games
Windows
Harper Jones is missing. In a last-ditch attempt to find him, Sheriff Oaklyn heads out to the forest surrounding the infamous Watcher’s Point to investigate. But she soon finds herself experiencing the unsettling nature of the forest, one snapshot at a time, when she discovers an abandoned camera.
Why similar: Narrative 25.8% ★, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Investigation 14.1%, Exploration 9.8%, First-Person 8.8%
- #17 The Genetic Dilemma
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Katsuya Abe
Windows
Your brain remains your own. The body does not. After a full-body transplant, your own scent starts to feel wrong. As you follow that unease, a hidden logic within the body begins to reveal itself. A short, reflective sci-fi narrative adventure.
Why similar: Narrative 23.6% ★, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Futuristic 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Mystery 8.8%
- #18 What Never Was
85% matchVery Positive95% of 5,058 reviews2019
Dev: Acke Hallgren
Windows · Mac · Linux
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Why similar: Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Investigation 13.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Walking Simulator 10%
- #19 Bite Size Terrors: Reverse Blue
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: anOVERTHINKER
Windows
The Bright Blue Sky... Is Hiding Something.
Why similar: Investigation 27.4%, Mystery 17.3%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Dark 8.4%
- #20 The End of the Sun: Prologue
83% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows
The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.
Why similar: Narrative 27% ★, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 12.6%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #21 Cavernreach
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deep Rock Games
Windows
A solitary cave survey turns unsettling as you descend deeper into a vast underground system. Manage your gear, trace the path of missing cavers, and uncover what was never meant to be found.
Why similar: Narrative 28.4% ★, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Mystery 7.5%, Linear 7%
- #22 Thief's Roulette
82% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: hirogame
Windows
Lady Luck has selected 15 'thieves' to compete in Thief's Roulette. A new world of puzzles and deception.
Why similar: Narrative 24.4% ★, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%, First-Person 8.4%
- #23 After You
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 106 reviews2020
Dev: k148 Game Studio
Windows
After You is a narrative game with puzzles, but it is not an easy game, here you will not have indicators or tutorials, nor can you save when you want. In After You you need to put all your attention and use paper and pencil to move forward, if you're looking for an easy game, this is not your game.
Why similar: Investigation 20.3%, Point & Click 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Mystery 8.2%, Exploration 7.9%
- #24 Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue
81% matchVery Positive84% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: Detalion Games S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
In Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue you will take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the story of Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III. Take on the role of Amia and begin your holiday adventure on the planet Regilus!
Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 11.7%, First-Person 8.4%
- #25 Wolfstone Pine
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rolk Designs
Windows
Explore the abandoned trails and forgotten cabins of Wolfstone Pine by day and survive the night by staying in doors. Search for supplies, uncover the park's buried history and stay hidden until sunrise as you plan your escape from the strange national park.
Why similar: Investigation 14.8%, Story Rich 14.1%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Exploration 9.7%
- #26 Forgotten Hope
81% matchVery Positive89% of 93 reviews2021
Dev: Black Hammer StudiosPub: Games by IGE
Windows
Forgotten Hope is a short, single-player narrative-driven video game presented through the eyes of a teenage girl who is trying to reconnect with her past to find answers.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.1%, Investigation 12.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Linear 10.4%, Exploration 10.2%
- #27 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Investigation 15%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 12.1%, First-Person 8.2%
- #28 Trust
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lunes Studio
Windows
Explore a small open world in first-person, solving environmental puzzles across five distinct biomes. Observe, experiment, and uncover secrets at your own pace in this calm, discovery-focused indie experience.
Why similar: Mystery 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, Exploration 12%, Investigation 11.2%, Story Rich 10%
- #29 Unwashed
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Monkey
Windows
Explore the nightmarish, simulated world of Unwashed, a horror game that you must stay clean! Play as AA and uncover the truth behind Lumina, a government secret project, while racing against time to stop a secret mission that endangers countless millions of lives.
Why similar: Narrative 28.9% ★, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Dark 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Mystery 9.1%
- #30 Replace the Lamp: The Last Shift
77% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Penjaga Malam Studio
Windows
Every light you replace makes the house a little brighter. But something inside prefers to live in the dark. And now, it knows you’re here.
Why similar: Investigation 24.9%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Linear 9.3%, Mystery 9.1%
- #31 Wrongly Accused
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Investigation 24%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Futuristic 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #32 Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III
78% matchMixed60% of 149 reviews2021
Dev: Detalion Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Welcome to Regilus, a paradise planet turned into a popular tourist destination! But your holiday adventure soon turned into a nightmare. Stranded on an alien planet you need to find your way out. Remember though, not everything here is as it seems.
Why similar: Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 15%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Futuristic 9.7%, First-Person 8%
- #33 The End of the Sun
75% matchVery Positive98% of 257 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Investigation 17.6%, Narrative 17.4% ★, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Walking Simulator 10.8%
- #34 THIEF'S SHELTER
75% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Geo GamesPub: Restless Corp.
Windows
THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.
Why similar: Narrative 28.1% ★, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 15%, Dark 9.1%, First-Person 6.9%
- #35 RUSA Odyssey
76% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: ZussMan
Windows
RUSA Odyssey is a third-person exploration game set in the post-apocalypse world. Alone, a deer journeys to the unknown mysterious world and finds its way to The End. Discover stories along the way.
Why similar: Narrative 21.3% ★, Post-apocalyptic 17.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Stylized 9.1%, Exploration 8.2%
- #36 Sender
76% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: The Rat Zone
Windows
The winds of the frozen wasteland are calling in this atmospheric horror game. Operate an aging vehicle to locate the missing driver of the previous expedition. Be careful not to stray from the path...
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.3%, Investigation 15%, First-Person 10.1%, Exploration 10%, Linear 9.9%
- #37 Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spore and Sorcery
Windows · Mac
Play as a memorialist and investigate a dystopian city in this 3D adventure game. Collect memories, unlock visions, hack encrypted data, and expose the truth in the face of a regime that manipulates memory.
Why similar: Investigation 26.2%, Point & Click 22.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Exploration 8.1%
- #38 The Unluckiest Man
74% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: Darkania Works
Windows
After his wife draws her last breath, Dragomir is devastated. As a poor man with a drinking habit, he must not only manage to hold a decent funeral, but also stand for himself in a small town that doesn't see him with good eyes.
Why similar: Narrative 19.7% ★, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Dark 8.5%
- #39 Conscience
73% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Bowker Studios
Windows
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Narrative 22.2% ★, Investigation 22%, Mystery 14.6%, Stylized 8%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #40 EXISTENTIAL
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahmet Zahit DönmezPub: Ascetic
Windows
EXISTENTIAL is a first-person story-driven puzzle game that offers a unique solution that will put your existence into the game world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.1%, Investigation 14.6%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Futuristic 10.5%, Story Rich 10%
- #41 Tacoma
73% matchVery Positive86% of 4,721 reviews2017
Dev: Fullbright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Narrative 8.7% ★
- #42 Forever Lost
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Altered Gene
Windows
Who are you...and what happened at the Hawthorne Estate? Escape the room to find the answers in this psychological horror adventure.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Walking Simulator 10.2%
- #43 Phil in the Mirror
70% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Lunanod
Windows
More than just an anomaly hunt, this is a knowledge-based game. Uncover the truth behind the anomalies and confront a massive narrative. Countless documents will be your guide toward the singular truth. Experience unique mechanics and deep puzzles.
Why similar: Narrative 42.3% ★, Mystery 13.5%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Story Rich 9.4%, Exploration 7.7%
- #44 Search
72% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: ParsonsGames
Windows
Play as a Park Ranger in Dreary Lake Provincial Park and unravel the mysteries your coworkers are trying to keep hidden. PSX Style First Person Thriller.
Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Lore-Rich 23%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Dark 13.7%, Mystery 8.5%
- #45 The Poisoned Roots
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artificial Absurdity
Windows
The Poisoned Roots is a narrative driven game about abuse, obsession, and the dark secrets of a troubled American home. It’s a short game, and is intended to be played in a single sitting.
Why similar: Investigation 22.3%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, First-Person 8.5%
- #46 Wittengrad is no more
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Faynogames
Windows
Wittengrad is no more is a surreal, narrative walking sim with horror elements. The city's foggy streets will lead you through the story of a single evening in Barnaba’s life. You will encounter the peculiar inhabitants of Wittengrad, though… does it even matter? After all, Wittengrad is gone.
Why similar: Narrative 23.6% ★, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Linear 12.1%, First-Person 11%, Mystery 7.9%
- #47 Mirages of Winter
71% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Mirari GamesPub: PID Games
Windows
Embark on a poetic adventure through the beautiful, ink-painted Winter Island. Explore new paths, collect animal paintings, solve soothing puzzles, uncover the island’s mysteries, and awaken spring.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Point & Click 14.5%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #48 A Murmur in the Trees
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 39 reviews2021
Dev: Ben Wesorick
Windows
A Murmur in the Trees is a short adventure mystery in prohibition-era America. Explore the forest on your quest to unravel the mystery of the Moonshine Murders.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Linear 10.6%, Exploration 9.9%
- #49 Lasting Moonlight
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chloe Vaelin
Windows · Mac · Linux
A story-driven first-person experience about someone trying to hold onto the past. After the death of his best friend, he is forced to confront reality, which sends him into a spiral of emotions and regrets.
Why similar: Narrative 24.2% ★, Walking Simulator 19%, Mystery 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #50 Project Hailstorm
68% matchVery Positive84% of 670 reviews2025
Dev: Imbrium
Windows
Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.
Why similar: Investigation 16.3%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Narrative 13.5% ★, Mystery 9.5%, Linear 9.1%
- #51 Mystery of the Malign
68% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 21.1%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 10.4%
- #52 Adios
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,304 reviews2021
Dev: Mischief
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A pig farmer decides he no longer wants to dispose of bodies for the mob. What follows is a discussion between him and his would-be killer.
Why similar: Narrative 25.3% ★, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 12%, Dark 8.6%
- #53 Altitude's Toll
69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: corrox
Windows
Altitude's Toll is a short walking simulator mystery set in Himalayas. Deliver packages as sherpa and uncover possibly the biggest Himalayan secret in history.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Mystery 16.8%, Exploration 10%, Atmospheric 9.9%, First-Person 8.9%
- #54 Project ReMind
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Red Hog Studio
Windows
"Welcome to the end. My end" Manipulate machinery, open secret passages and bypass computers to remember your life, from your first discovery to your own death bed. In this first-person narrative puzzle game investigate a mysterious presence looking for the answer that haunted you since THAT day.
Why similar: Narrative 27% ★, Mystery 14%, First-Person 13.5%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #55 Luz Mala
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sandro Wainmaier
Windows · Linux
An action-adventure blending 3D exploration with 2.5D platforming sections. Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and face legendary threats. Experience South American folklore as the Luz Mala—a restless light seeking eternal peace.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.6%, Investigation 21.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Dark 11.7%, Exploration 11.4%
- #56 As Long As You're Here
66% matchVery Positive100% of 437 reviews2025
Dev: Autoscopia Interactive
Windows · Mac
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 24.4% ★, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Mystery 12%, Linear 10.6%, First-Person 9.7%
- #57 Neoproxima
67% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Lonestone Studio
Windows
Investigating a time-loop during the Cold War, light years away from Earth. Neoproxima is a text-based adventure game that combines exploration and simple RPG and survival mechanics. Plan your next loop carefully, and go as far as possible before time catches up with you.
Why similar: Narrative 29.2% ★, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #58 Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wil Alvarez
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this narrative-driven, sci-fi point and click adventure, unravel the secrets of a stolen spaceship and your enigmatic crew. A new future away from corporate tyranny awaits. As captain, your choices matter and forging your crew's connections, even more so. Flying free has a cost. Will you pay it?
Why similar: Narrative 31.4% ★, Point & Click 16.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Minimalist 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #59 THE FATUM
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DreamLift Studios
Windows
The Fatum — a test of your deduction in a world of total control. Interrogate, inspect, pass a verdict. Compare visual details, analyze dossiers, and converse with residents. Your decisions write the finale — be prepared for the consequences.
Why similar: Investigation 19.5%, Lore-Rich 17.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%, Mystery 11%, Stylized 7.8%
- #60 Arctic Awakening
65% matchVery Positive87% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: GoldFire Studios
Windows · Mac
A first-person narrative adventure set in the unforgiving Arctic. Your plane crashed in a storm, leaving only your court-mandated therapy bot for company as you journey to find your co-pilot and uncover the mysteries buried beneath the ice.
Why similar: Narrative 30.3% ★, Point & Click 12%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Mystery 9.8%, First-Person 8.1%