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The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.

Why similar: 360 Video 31.1% ★, Hidden Object 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%, Anime 7.4%, Hand-drawn 7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the exact same hand-drawn aesthetic and focus on uncovering memories through photography and puzzles.

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Hidden Object 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Point & Click 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click puzzle game features a beautiful, hand-drawn art style and a touching, wordless narrative about love and loss.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Narrative 28.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 15%, Drama 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, poignant interactive story about love and life that uses simple, elegant mechanics to evoke strong emotions.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.1%, Hand-drawn 24.8%, Point & Click 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 9%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of visual puzzle design uses shifting panels to tell a deeply emotional story, mirroring the artistic focus of the seed game.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.7%, Relaxing 19.6%, Puzzle 17.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This relaxing puzzle game from the creators of Monument Valley focuses on fixing objects and the stories behind them.

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: Atmospheric 24.3%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Relaxing 11.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric platformer that uses color and art to tell a powerful, emotional story without the need for dialogue.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 23.5%, Point & Click 12.9%, Cute 12.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, zen-like experience that tells a life story through the simple act of organizing personal belongings.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Narrative 50.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, First-Person 7.2%, Drama 7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative experience that uses unique blink-detection mechanics to tell a life story, much like the memory-focused narrative of the seed game.

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

Why similar: Hidden Object 19.9%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Relaxing 14.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, black-and-white photography adventure that encourages exploration and helping others in a cozy, low-stress environment.

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Narrative 39.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10%, Relaxing 9%, Cute 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, watercolor-style adventure that explores childhood memories and family history.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28%, Relaxing 20%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Anime 15%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-driven game that focuses on listening to the stories of others while creating art in the form of warm drinks.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 12.4%, Puzzle 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle game where you manipulate the world map to explore, featuring a charming hand-drawn art style.

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: Narrative 41.3% ★, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Relaxing 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal puzzle game that explores the nature of time and memory through the lens of a childhood friendship.

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: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Atmospheric 22%, Story Rich 20.1%, Puzzle 20%, Singleplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern adventure game that combines atmospheric exploration with puzzle-solving in a beautiful, folklore-inspired world.

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: Narrative 36.8% ★, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Relaxing 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional story-rich adventure where the gameplay mechanics are integrated directly into the pages of a diary.

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.5%, Atmospheric 26.8%, Puzzle 25%, Story Rich 5.8%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that explores themes of mental health through a unique light-and-shadow mechanic.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.8%, Relaxing 18.6%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Story Rich 17.4%, Atmospheric 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn game about managing a ferry for the deceased that focuses on emotional connection and letting go.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.1%, Atmospheric 20.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, First-Person 12.5%, Exploration 11%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy exploration game that masterfully weaves together the emotional stories of a family's history.

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: Relaxing 22%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Puzzle 18.7%, Point & Click 17.8%, Exploration 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle game known for its stunning, impossible architecture and serene, meditative atmosphere.

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 22.9%, Puzzle 18.2%, Story Rich 15.8%, First-Person 15.6%, Atmospheric 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven puzzle game set in the 1930s that focuses on a woman's search for her missing husband in a mysterious, beautiful location.

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Drama 13.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Relaxing 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, atmospheric narrative game that focuses on community, gardening, and personal growth.

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.2%, Female Protagonist 28.3%, Story Rich 19%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal, hand-drawn visual novel that uses the act of erasing a diary to tell a story of identity and belonging.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.4%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A soul-searching puzzle adventure that tells a story of life, loss, and hope through beautiful, hand-drawn landscapes.

Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.

Why similar: Relaxing 13.9%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Hidden Object 13%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Puzzle 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing, and atmospheric puzzle game that focuses on the connection between sound and nature.

Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.

Why similar: Narrative 32.6% ★, Cinematic 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative cooking game that tells a heartfelt story about family, culture, and the immigrant experience through food.

Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Relaxing 12%, Cute 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical point-and-click adventure with a charming art style and clever puzzles set across strange, beautiful planets.

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 36.5% ★, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle game with a distinct, striking art style that explores themes of isolation and responsibility.

Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.

Why similar: Narrative 25.9% ★, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Point & Click 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Hidden Object 8.4%

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Cinematic 15%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Point & Click 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Drama 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative exploration game that uses everyday objects as portals into the past to uncover memories.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 32.9%, Exploration 25.4%, Cute 23.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, relaxing exploration game that captures the feeling of a peaceful getaway with a focus on simple, rewarding interactions.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Relaxing 28.4%, Story Rich 20.9%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, story-rich game about taking a break from city life to deliver mail in a beautiful, quiet lakeside town.

Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.

Why similar: Hidden Object 22.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.8%, Hand-drawn 18%, Clicker 11.7%, Relaxing 11.6%, Cute 10.9%

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 24.8%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Drama 16%, Story Rich 12.9%, Puzzle 12.6%

In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt

Why similar: Hidden Object 16.3%, Point & Click 14%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Relaxing 9.3%

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Narrative 37.9% ★, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Cute 10.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Relaxing 9.1%

Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power.

Why similar: Point & Click 19%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Relaxing 13.1%, Anime 12.6%, Puzzle 12%

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Point & Click 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Exploration 10%

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: Cinematic 26.7%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Story Rich 16%, Exploration 11.4%

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: Point & Click 25.6%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Puzzle 15%, Story Rich 9.5%

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 22.2% ★, Point & Click 12%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Hidden Object 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Point & Click 14%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Story Rich 10.7%

Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.

Why similar: Point & Click 15.3%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Relaxing 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Story Rich 8.7%

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Female Protagonist 18%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Story Rich 12.2%

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: Hidden Object 17.6%, Point & Click 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Relaxing 10.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.

Why similar: Relaxing 23.7%, Puzzle 20.1%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Cute 16.2%

A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous!

Why similar: Relaxing 29.5%, First-Person 24.5%, Cute 21.4%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Narrative 28.7% ★, Cinematic 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Drama 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Five Dates is an interactive rom-com about the unpredictable world of digital dating. With five potential female matches, Vinny explores whether compatibility, chemistry and connection is still possible in a world where physical touch is no longer an option.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.1%, Point & Click 32.9%, Story Rich 13.6%, Relaxing 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Relaxing 33.9%, Cute 24.5%, Atmospheric 19.2%, Exploration 17.8%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Discover illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of The Sacred Geometry. Follow the heart warming story of Ro in her journey through motherhood. Rediscover independence through manipulating monuments and evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Puzzle 16.7%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Exploration 13.2%

'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey!

Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Relaxing 17.9%, Puzzle 16.5%, Cute 12.6%

Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Anime 17.4%, Story Rich 14.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, Cute 13.5%

Make friends, free spirits and make sure that the world doesn’t end! Welcome to Kraken Academy, a technicolor fever dream that for legal reasons can only be described as "technically a school." Join forces with a magical kraken to save the world!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Anime 20.6%, Story Rich 14.7%, RPG 11.6%, Cute 11.2%

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.3%, Drama 22.2%, Hand-drawn 21.4%, Story Rich 15.8%, Puzzle 15.4%

Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Relaxing 26%, Puzzle 22%, Cute 20.2%, Singleplayer 4%

Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.

Why similar: Drama 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 10.8%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.8%, Point & Click 17.4%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Drama 12.3%, Story Rich 9.9%

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Puzzle 18.4%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Story Rich 13.7%

The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.

Why similar: Anime 33%, RPG 33%, Story Rich 26.4%, Singleplayer 7.6%