Games Like Broken Dreams

Inked is a narrative-driven puzzle game set in a world of beautiful ballpoint pen-drawn landscapes. Playing as the Nameless Hero, you will solve intriguing puzzles while searching for your love Aiko.

Why similar: Indie 84.1%, Casual 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique hand-drawn aesthetic and a touching narrative centered on love and loss.

Eternal Hope is a puzzle platformer game that follows the story of Ti’bi – a boy who must embark on a journey of love and hope to find his beloved’s soul.

Why similar: Indie 75.8%, Platformer 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that mirrors the emotional weight and dark, atmospheric storytelling of the seed game.

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: Indie 81.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Casual 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, hand-drawn platformer that explores emotional themes through its art and movement.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Indie 52.2%, Platformer 47.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines gentle platforming with a deeply sentimental story told through environmental cues.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Indie 74.7%, Platformer 22.4%, Casual 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that uses its mechanics to tell a complex and melancholic story about regret.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: Indie 70.4%, Platformer 20.2%, Casual 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, hand-drawn platformer that emphasizes atmosphere and a gentle, story-rich experience.

An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.

Why similar: Indie 84%, Casual 16%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused experience that explores the emotional aftermath of loss through a unique perspective.

You are his last hope. The only one who can rescue him. Delve deep into the dreams of Luke Williams, a man diagnosed with depression, unfold the heartbreaking story of his life and prevent him from... fading away.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on narrative depth and emotional exploration within a dreamlike, atmospheric setting.

Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

Why similar: Indie 65.4%, Platformer 24.3%, Casual 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses minimalist platforming to deliver a surprisingly deep and character-driven narrative.

Unforgettable You is a contemplating platformer game about love.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven experience that focuses on the emotional complexities of relationships.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Indie 78.4%, Platformer 20%, Casual 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar dark, atmospheric tone while utilizing puzzle-platforming to drive the narrative forward.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Indie 79.6%, Platformer 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, immersive platforming experience that relies on environmental storytelling rather than dialogue.

The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.

Why similar: Indie 71%, Platformer 19.4%, Casual 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming platformer that uses its world to tell a story about discovery and perspective.

Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 100%

Why You'll Like It: Uses dual-character platforming mechanics to tell a poignant story about connection and distance.

Rabbit Story is an adventure game that offers a unique play experience: simple in controls and appealing to feelings. Its dramatic plot tells the player about relationship breakup and struggles, doubts and fears related to it.

Why similar: Indie 84.4%, Casual 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich adventure that captures a similar casual and emotional tone.

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Platformer 53.4%, Indie 40.1%, Casual 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful hand-drawn art and a poetic, story-driven journey that feels like a fairy tale.

Enjoy the uncluttered and peculiar aesthetics of Pretentious Game and plunge wholeheartedly into a poetic and deep story.

Why similar: Indie 79.5%, Casual 13.7%, Platformer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-focused platformer that uses its mechanics to comment on its own story.

Social Moth is a charmingly beautiful narrative platformer where you play as Aletris, a socially anxious moth trying to find their place in a daunting world. Navigate conversations, solve creative puzzles, and enjoy satisfying platforming as you help Aletris contend with their social anxiety!

Why similar: Indie 61.2%, Casual 23.1%, Platformer 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that prioritizes emotional conversation and character interaction.

The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures.

Why similar: Indie 75.9%, Platformer 15.5%, Casual 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, mind-bending puzzle-platformer that shares the artistic sensibilities of the seed game.

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

Why similar: Indie 70.4%, Platformer 21%, Casual 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven platformer that emphasizes atmosphere and a unique, story-focused journey.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Indie 74.9%, Platformer 19.6%, Casual 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich platformer that blends cultural storytelling with atmospheric gameplay.

A carefully created world with unique environments and an engrossing atmosphere, Unmechanical offers over 30 unique puzzles of exploration and adventure!

Why similar: Indie 80.6%, Casual 11.5%, Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-adventure that emphasizes atmosphere and exploration over high-intensity action.

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Indie 90.8%, Casual 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A musical, hand-drawn adventure that uses platforming to explore the inner workings of the human mind.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Indie 80%, Platformer 20%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric journey that relies on environmental storytelling to convey a sense of loneliness and purpose.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Why similar: Indie 87.1%, Casual 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven game that focuses on exploration and emotional connection.

Collect Dreamlord powers, Mind Fragments and lost memories. Jump from platform to platform in order to reach the end portal in time and escape. The Dreamlord has given you jump pads, teleports, elevators, anti-gravity devices and lots of platforms to jump on and get to the end. Prove to him you are worthy of waking up.

Why similar: Indie 83.8%, Casual 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused title that leans into the casual, story-driven nature of the seed game.

After the grueling college entrance exams in June, Shen Luoying and Chen Yanqing—newly confessed lovers—are forced to attend universities in separate cities (Beijing and Jiangcheng) due to parental expectations and academic score......

Why similar: Casual 100%

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric platformer that tells its story through discovery and interaction with the world.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Indie 96%, Casual 4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and narrative, allowing players to experience a melancholic and beautiful world.

Take Storm on a wonderful adventure in his magical teacup. Storm's brother Cloud has created an amazing dream-like world for you to explore!

Why similar: Indie 78.7%, Casual 14.5%, Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual platformer that shares the lighthearted yet atmospheric charm of the seed game.

Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest is an exciting 2.5D platformer and adventure Metroidvania that takes you on a journey through mysterious worlds. The game offers a rich story set in a dark fantasy universe where every decision you make can lead to one of multiple endings.

Why similar: Platformer 100%

Fans of challenging platformers will love this Steampunk remake of traditional runners! Guardians of Victoria features chase mechanics, upgrades, training, and 3 unique playable characters across Victoria's sky city, who's story will be changed forever!

Why similar: Casual 56.4%, Indie 43.6%

The world has ended, Demons have risen to conquer the uninhabited and flourishing nature outside. It's your turn, with your unknown identity, to find your path for a new beginning. Let's not beat about the bush here. Reset 1-1 is everything you loved about the late 80's/early 90's. It's a blast from the past, with a fresh spin.

Why similar: Indie 96.4%, Platformer 3.6%

Hyposphere is not simply a classic "marble" platformer, it may also be the most beautiful, thanks to the power of the Unreal Engine 4, as well as the most difficult.

Why similar: Indie 91%, Casual 9%

Broken Lens is a cozy game where you will discover the story of a little robot with a sight problem. Explore manifold cute environments at your own pace and investigate to understand what happened to them.Will you be able to uncover all the secrets? 🔍

Why similar: Casual 100%

Crystal Catacombs is a challenging, retro inspired “Megavanian” love letter that utilizes Rogue-like procedurally generated levels/enemies/items with a heavy emphasis on classic 2D platforming.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty!

Why similar: Indie 100%

Something for Someone Else is a short atypical experience, a brief journey into the mind of a distressed game developer that feels haunted by a game he made. All in the form of a poorly hand drawn narrative platformer accompanied by the beautiful musics of Celluloid Jam.

Why similar: Indie 84.7%, Casual 15.3%

Just Hero - a classic platformer about a green man in a hat which, by the will of destiny, is meant to become a hero. This game has it all: an intricate storyline, betrayal, death, tragedy, and finally, revenge!

Why similar: Indie 92.1%, Casual 7.9%

2D plaformer with hardcore levels

Why similar: Indie 73.8%, Casual 26.2%

A platform game so difficult and at the same time, so addictive that you will enjoy having to repeat a levels dozens of times until complete them.

Why similar: Indie 81.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Casual 8.8%

Colors! Platform is a minimalist casual platform game.

Why similar: Indie 59.8%, Platformer 25.7%, Casual 14.5%

Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.

Why similar: Indie 54.5%, Platformer 29.2%, Casual 16.3%

Blue Wednesday is a relaxing and lovely adventure game focused on story, music, and characters. Explore the city, meet various characters, and have conversations. Listen to their stories, play mini-games, collect music albums, and play music.

“Reality and dreams are about to become entwined…..” The Last Dream: Developer's Edition" is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers.

Why similar: Indie 83.8%, Casual 16.2%

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

Why similar: Indie 72.6%, Platformer 14.3%, Casual 13.1%

Cranium Conundrum is a physics-based puzzle platformer taking place in the dream worlds that you create!

Why similar: Indie 83.2%, Casual 16.8%

Brain Meltdown - Into Despair is a platformer game with a unique concept, where you need to control two characters by yourself. This is not a co-op game!

Why similar: Indie 82.7%, Casual 8.9%, Platformer 8.4%

Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.

Why similar: Indie 86.8%, Casual 13.2%

The last king was killed over 400 years ago and the global rule of the land ceased to exist. The Vindicator is coming. ~a decadent, dark fantasy world with a new take on the concepts of Angels and Demons!

Why similar: Indie 100%

Unrooted is a vibrant and eye-catching precision platformer with lush environments and a stunning musical score. Take up your courage and squash your fear of heights. Travel upwards to lands no sapling has dared to explore before. But heed with caution, the higher you journey, the more you risk.

Why similar: Indie 50.6%, Platformer 29%, Casual 20.3%

Drag toys from the shelves and drop them on the table to create a shadow play in this cozy puzzle game. As the shadows unfold, immerse yourself in a heartwarming story full of nostalgia from the 90s and blur the lines between fantasy and reality.

Why similar: Casual 100%

Time, Space and Parallel Universes collapse and merge, tethered to threads of reality and sustained by a paradoxical power source. Nothing is impossible - it is time to become a Data Hacker.

Why similar: Indie 100%

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

Why similar: Indie 65.5%, Platformer 21.1%, Casual 13.4%

Eternity's Child, a quirky, hand drawn next generation 2D platformer is based on a fairy tale by Luc Bernard. It arrives on Steam with exclusive Steam Only levels and HD Resolution. Features: Beautiful 2D graphics with one of the most unique art direction done in a videogame Orchestral Soundtrack Game to be updated with new levels and...

Why similar: Indie 100%

Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?

Why similar: Indie 98.9%, Casual 1.1%

When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning

Why similar: Indie 78.6%, Platformer 21.4%

《花落冬陽》是一款以「夢想」與「思念」為主題的文字冒險遊戲。故事講述主角謝子臣在追尋作家之夢的過程中遭遇的困境，以及與夏芊帆、雪見兩名少女的戀愛故事。豐富的劇情、精緻的插畫、悠揚的音樂、搭配全中文語音，帶你體驗一段動人的台北冬季戀曲。

Why similar: Indie 83.2%, Casual 16.8%

Lup is a 2D platformer with heart, throughout the game you'll have to overcome enemies and challenges using weapons and items.

Why similar: Indie 97.4%, Platformer 2.6%