60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Experimental, Singleplayer, Atmospheric, Experience.
Experience a 'painfully human', 'psychological' narrative through dreams and allegory. Live in a flat. Buy things. Use things. Tire yourself out. Sleep. Dream. Wake up. Repeat. And maybe, just maybe, find a Bear in a Pit. What could be scarier than the Bear? Find out.
Daffodil Yellow: A few poems from an insect collector
You are an insect collector. Wander through old summer memories looking for colors.
The Memories That Shape Us
The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?
You are an insect collector. Wander through old summer memories looking for colors.
Why similar: Experience 36% ★, Philosophical 18.7%, Experimental 17.7% ★, Abstract 14.8%, Surreal 6.7%
The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?
Why similar: Experience 32% ★, Philosophical 15%, Abstract 14.4%, Psychological 13.5%, Experimental 13.2% ★
Overseas is a collection of four short art games, or digital poems. So far, it includes four episodes: a psychedelic trip, a forest horror, a crash course on shamanic techniques, and a simulator of an identity crisis. Take a journey across worlds and figure out the obscure meaning of what is going on.
Why similar: Experience 36.9% ★, Philosophical 18.1%, Experimental 17.5% ★, Abstract 14%, Surreal 7.6%
Here There Be Bears puts the player in the head of Sam, a 20 something dealing with after effects of a caving accident years prior. Or did she actually ever escape the cave?
Why similar: Experience 52.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Psychological 10.9%, Stylized 3.8%
Dive into a surreal VR world where your thoughts take shape. Build, connect, and explore your own Mind Palace - a space of ideas, movement, and endless curiosity.
Why similar: Experience 30.8% ★, Abstract 13.9%, Philosophical 12.5%, Psychological 11.8%, Experimental 11.1% ★
Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.
Why similar: Experience 29.9% ★, Philosophical 21.7%, Experimental 15.7% ★, Abstract 13%, Surreal 8.5%
A haiku platformer. It's short and vague.
Why similar: Experience 41.7% ★, Experimental 20.4% ★, Psychological 15.8%, Surreal 8.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%
Chasing colors in the void. A game we made to Zen you.
Why similar: Experience 40% ★, Philosophical 21.1%, Experimental 20.1% ★, Surreal 8.7%, Stylized 4.6%
You’re a grade-schooler at a religious institution where something feels off in this surreal, first-person adventure game. Do your genes make a difference in the outcome of your suffering? Will your faith be enough to shroud your fears? Perhaps you already know the answer.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.6%, Psychological 26.3%, Surreal 13%, Abstract 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Improve your fitness level and mind-muscle connection using virtual reality and the power of visualization.
Why similar: Experience 51.1% ★, Experimental 28% ★, Abstract 17%, 3D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
A short and deeply emotional game experience where life itself is presented through a unique perspective.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.2%, Experimental 20.8% ★, Psychological 15.7%, Abstract 14.8%, Life Sim 9.1%
After shouting "Let Me Play!" to the cast in a theatre, the fiction comes crashing down as everyone, including you, becomes aware they're only following a script. Will you let the play continue? Or will you write your own ending?
Why similar: Experimental 26.7% ★, Philosophical 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Psychological 14.2%, Surreal 12.5%
AENTITY challenges you as an artist. Leaving my mind behind, the contours of the ego blur. Past the dream wall are no rules to break, there are playful moves to make, veiled visions to wake, unseen pictures to take.
Why similar: Experience 39.9% ★, Philosophical 22%, Experimental 20% ★, Surreal 9.7%, Stylized 4.7%
Revive seven sickly creatures in a short adventure through a surreal, vibrant world.
Why similar: Experience 41.7% ★, Experimental 19.9% ★, Abstract 17.5%, Surreal 9.9%, Stylized 5.7%
An anthology of short indie games with emotional storytelling and simple gameplay. Discover unique experiences, each with distinct art, music, and tone. Perfect for players who enjoy narrative adventures, hidden details, and bite-sized stories.
Why similar: Experience 33.2% ★, Experimental 19.5% ★, Philosophical 18.8%, Psychological 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
Circles is an abstract puzzle game that takes your mind off things. No words, no distractions: an invitation to experiment. Relax, let your mind wander and discover the puzzling possibilities of circles.
Why similar: Experience 44.2% ★, Experimental 30.3% ★, Abstract 21.6%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Indie 0.1%
The Virtual Exhibition makes it possible to visit a gallery from the comfort of your own home and behaves like a real curated gallery. New features and photographers will be added regularly.
Why similar: Experience 44.5% ★, Experimental 22.2% ★, Philosophical 20.9%, Stylized 4.6%, Atmospheric 4.1%
You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.
Why similar: Experimental 23% ★, Philosophical 20.8%, Abstract 17.6%, Psychological 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
I have some memories of saying goodbye that I don't want to forget, so I turned them into 11 minigames and backed them up in this collection.
Why similar: Experience 31.4% ★, Experimental 19% ★, Philosophical 15.4%, Psychological 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%
A short story about a parasitic sunflower and her loyal son. Eat everything you can. Enjoy the sunshine. Do whatever it takes to make her happy. This is a prequel to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.
Why similar: Experimental 23.5% ★, Philosophical 20.6%, Abstract 17.4%, Psychological 17%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
Board the Trans-Siberian railroad and travel 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. Clash with a vibrant culture as you meet people as strange to you as you are to them. Journey into a standalone Wanderlust adventure from the makers of The Witcher.
Why similar: Experience 28.9% ★, Experimental 21.5% ★, Philosophical 18.5%, Psychological 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%
Play as you playing as you.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.9%, Experimental 26.9% ★, Abstract 17%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Surreal 10.9%
Crawl through the darkness in this psychological horror visual novel with multiple endings, where you will traverse a surreal nightmare as you choose your own path and explore strange spaces in an attempt to wake up, if you can...
Why similar: Experimental 21.8% ★, Abstract 17%, Philosophical 16%, Psychological 14.4%, Surreal 11%
❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Experimental 25.6% ★, Abstract 19.8%, Philosophical 19.7%, Psychological 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 11%
A minimalist journey though life.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.7%, Experience 20.6% ★, Abstract 19.3%, Psychological 14.2%, Surreal 11.7%
What is your place in the world? In a place where everything and everyone is so different from you, being different makes you special. But what does it mean?
Why similar: Experience 46.1% ★, Philosophical 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Surreal 10%, Atmospheric 4.4%
"blu," is a narrative collection of video games that were each developed by a different person. From genres that range from action-packed FPS to calming platformer, "blu," has every genre of a game anyone could ever want. Well, at least I think it does. I'm not really one of the developers.
Why similar: Experience 32.1% ★, Philosophical 19.5%, Experimental 16.7% ★, Psychological 15%, Abstract 12.5%
Experience a unique adventure by getting drugs and consuming them in a +70,000 word visualised text game. Explore a hub connecting a variety of locations. Engage in dialogues and read books. Choose different paths to develop several independent storylines in non-linear chronology.
Why similar: Experience 26.8% ★, Philosophical 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Psychological 15.2%, Experimental 12.2% ★
Humanity has perished. You are an AI incapable of self-termination, sailing into the void. Trapped in terminal wakefulness, chew on your own endless, redundant processing power and face the ultimate decay of the universe alone.
Why similar: Philosophical 37.3%, Psychological 22.3%, Surreal 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Immersive Sim 8.4%
MaryPark St. is a short story telling indie game, set in a black and white dream-like world. Featuring two interpretations of the same story, The Dream & The Nightmare.
Why similar: Experimental 35.3% ★, Philosophical 24.6%, Abstract 20%, Surreal 12.3%, Atmospheric 4.1%
FOR GOD'S SAKE, HELP HIM! is a tiny, surreal first-person art "game" about what it's like. your goal is singular and simple: try to help him, however you can... if you can. that's a tall order considering you're both in a blank void and he's being crushed over and over.
Why similar: Philosophical 28%, Abstract 25%, Surreal 18.9%, Psychological 18.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%
RAIN DOGS is a single-player, narrative experience set in a reflection of the urban sprawl you used to call home. Explore and interact with other prisoners of this throw-away society to learn more about why you were put here and what your path forward will be.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.9%, Abstract 20.2%, Psychological 19.7%, Surreal 11.2%, Immersive Sim 7.6%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Experimental 26.6% ★, Psychological 20.5%, Abstract 20%, Philosophical 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%
Metro trip simulator
Why similar: Experience 47.6% ★, Experimental 23.9% ★, Psychological 19.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%, 3D 3.3%
Satirical, short and simple point-and-click "simulation" game about the meaninglessness of life.
Why similar: Experience 35.9% ★, Philosophical 22.5%, Experimental 18.6% ★, Life Sim 16.7%, Multiple Endings 5.2%
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Why similar: Experimental 42.1% ★, Philosophical 41.2%, Surreal 15.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.4%
Blast your way through millions of particles as you explore someone's dreams in this narrative driven adventure.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.2%, Experimental 21.2% ★, Psychological 18%, Abstract 17.5%, Surreal 9.7%
You're the maintenance man for an apartment complex that has mysteriously been transported to the middle of the ocean. Woodrot is a surreal adventure game about getting to know your neighbors who all seem to blame themselves for their recent relocation.
Why similar: Psychological 25%, Philosophical 18.8%, Abstract 17%, Surreal 13%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
This VR Journey takes you to the 'behind the scenes' of the Universe. Beyond a door lies a barren landscape inhabited by strange rocky heads. Here, the maintenance and heavy lifting required keeps existence stable and temporal. You are a tourist. Don't do anything foolish.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.9%, Experimental 24.9% ★, Psychological 17.8%, Abstract 10.5%, Surreal 10.4%
Destiny Island is a very short computer game. You play a man who visits his memories. You can walk and talk to mannequins about 7 sins. Associate essence with anything comes to your mind.
Why similar: Experimental 40% ★, Philosophical 22.8%, Abstract 18%, Surreal 12.5%, Atmospheric 3.3%
This game is about making this game.
Why similar: Philosophical 23%, Experimental 21.2% ★, Abstract 17.2%, Psychological 17%, Surreal 10%
This game is nothing more than a black image covering the entire screen area, without the presence of any incentives.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.5%, Experimental 24% ★, Abstract 18.6%, Psychological 17%, Immersive Sim 10.2%
Guide an old man through the dark and atmospheric world of Heal in this abstract 2D puzzle-adventure point-and-click game.
Why similar: Experience 42.5% ★, Experimental 18.6% ★, Psychological 17.5%, Surreal 9.3%, Stylized 4.7%
"Zen&" a idle game can take you to begin Zen meditation.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.2%, Psychological 20.4%, Life Sim 15%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
Why similar: Experience 21.4% ★, Abstract 16.1%, Experimental 16.1% ★, Philosophical 14.2%, Psychological 13.7%
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap
Why similar: Philosophical 34.1%, Experimental 33.1% ★, Abstract 31.4%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.3%
An interactive horror story based on a reality everyone eventually faces. Make choices to confront someone trying to enter your home - and uncover who they are.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.5%, Psychological 21.4%, Experimental 18.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Geodyssey is a mind-bending first-person adventure game that challenges your perception. Explore spaces that defy logic, Solve perplexing puzzles, and Experience a reality that cannot exist. Immerse in a surreal Non-Euclidean world.
Why similar: Experience 50.9% ★, Psychological 15.9%, Surreal 13.8%, Abstract 12.7%, 3D 2.8%
Live through the last ten minutes of Juan Fuentes, who has been given the chance to choose his very last words. Captured by Victoriano Huerta's army after the Ten Tragic Days during the Mexican Revolution, Juan will confront his life, death, family, relationships and existence.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.9%, Psychological 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Experimental 15.9% ★, Stylized 4.7%
A serene game where exploration leads to minigames and puzzles. Visit natural and surreal landscapes to restore the beauty of nature and the serenity the mind. Solve environmental challenges to advance. Once mind and nature are mended, gain access to meditation vistas.
Why similar: Philosophical 45.8%, Psychological 30.2%, Surreal 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Stylized 3.3%
An antichamber inspired educational puzzle game, that allows you to simultaneously explore a non-euclidean maze and concepts and terms related to gender, identity and expression in a playful and reassuring manner.
Why similar: Experience 48.4% ★, Experimental 17.2% ★, Abstract 15%, Surreal 8.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%
Difficulty is a short, experimental visual novel, about both the difficulty level of stories, and the difficulties of real life. The plot, themes, challenges, and morals all become greater and harder to understand and accept as the difficulty increases.
Why similar: Experimental 42.1% ★, Philosophical 40.1%, Abstract 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.2%
Finally, travel the world without getting up off the sofa!
Why similar: Experience 38% ★, Experimental 21% ★, Philosophical 20.9%, Psychological 15.6%, Atmospheric 3.6%
There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand. Based on Kafka’s life and his work, developed with Kafka experts.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.5%, Psychological 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Surreal 16.1%, Stylized 6.1%
A VISUAL POEM BASED ON THE NIGHTMARE OF A DEAD POET
Why similar: Experience 41.1% ★, Philosophical 22.6%, Psychological 18.4%, Surreal 9%, Atmospheric 4.6%
Welcome to the Reincarnation Ethics Program "Children's Garden." This is a puzzle game where you seek eternal rest.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.1%, Abstract 18.9%, Psychological 17%, Experimental 16.6% ★, Surreal 12.5%
Don't try to find achievement in this game. Don't try to make something of your life. You are very nothing. if you only know the room you can use and the duties you have, you can clear this game . . . even your ego
Why similar: Philosophical 33%, Abstract 19.9%, Life Sim 19.4%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Psychological 10.4%
Six transmedial designers and storytellers decided to take the innovative transmedia theory to the game industry. The gameplay of this Indie puzzler is something players probably haven't seen before. The experiment and goal was to create a transmedial game and Highlight is the proof of concept.
Why similar: Experience 65.9% ★, Experimental 33.1% ★, Indie 1%
Forever Someday is a short narrative experience about dealing with depression and the end of a relationship, with a surreal and dream-like aesthetic.
Why similar: Experimental 33.4% ★, Abstract 25%, Psychological 17.2%, Surreal 16.7%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Nebula Within is a contemplative yet challenging twin-stick shooter about exploring your emotions and finding self-acceptance. Plunge into a colorful consciousness and reveal a mysterious diary alone or with up to 8 of your friends.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.7%, Experimental 25.7% ★, Psychological 19.7%, Abstract 17.5%, Stylized 5.4%
