Games Like Call of the Sea

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 17.9%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Mystery 11%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a gold standard for narrative-driven, atmospheric exploration that uncovers the secrets of a family's past.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.1%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Mystery 16.3%, First-Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the atmospheric mystery and exploration-heavy gameplay of Call of the Sea in a stunning, isolated setting.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Mystery 15%, First-Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building a compelling narrative through first-person exploration and a deep sense of mystery.

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Investigation 13.3%, Puzzle 12.8%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Surreal 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar focus on complex, rewarding environmental puzzles set on a mysterious, isolated island.

The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.

Why similar: Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, First-Person 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a gripping mystery and time-loop mechanics that reward exploration and careful investigation.

The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.5%, Puzzle 24%, Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 6.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the same tactile, intricate puzzle-box mechanics that define the core gameplay loop of Call of the Sea.

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 13.9%, First-Person 13.2%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational adventure game, it captures the essence of being stranded on a mysterious island and solving its secrets.

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Puzzle 17.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, First-Person 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this game provides the same sense of wonder and intricate puzzle-solving in a strange, alien environment.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16%, First-Person 15.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: It combines first-person exploration with a detective-style mystery set in a beautifully atmospheric, isolated location.

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: Mystery 14%, Historical 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Puzzle 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-focused mystery features a strong sense of place and an emotional story that unfolds through exploration.

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.6%, First-Person 14.2%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, meditative puzzle experience on a beautiful, uninhabited island that rewards keen observation.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Mystery 20.3%, Story Rich 15.8%, Puzzle 15.5%, Exploration 14.2%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers unparalleled exploration and mystery-solving as you piece together the history of an ancient civilization.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Investigation 20%, Mystery 14.6%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Puzzle 11%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a pure, non-linear mystery-solving experience that relies entirely on your own investigation and note-taking.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.3%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Adventure 8%, First-Person 7.8%, Story Rich 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the Lovecraftian themes and atmospheric dread that fans of Call of the Sea will find familiar.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 14.2%, Investigation 12.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at storytelling and puzzle-solving, featuring a strong female protagonist and a rich, atmospheric world.

An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.8%, Mystery 17.6%, Puzzle 14.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the joy of discovery and deciphering ancient languages, perfect for those who love the archeological mystery of Call of the Sea.

Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...

Why similar: Puzzle 22.6%, Female Protagonist 19%, Adventure 18.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Walking Simulator 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic first-person adventure game that focuses on solving puzzles to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.

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: Puzzle 15.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Story Rich 9.6%, Investigation 9%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a unique perspective to tell a poignant, mysterious story through environmental puzzles.

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 19.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Emotional 14.2%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game captures a sense of wonder and folklore-inspired mystery through its beautiful art and puzzle-solving.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Walking Simulator 27%, Adventure 17.4%, First-Person 15.2%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a narrative-rich, Lovecraftian-inspired experience set in a grand, mysterious, and isolated location.

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46%, Adventure 10.5%, First-Person 8.3%, Puzzle 8.2%, Walking Simulator 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends cosmic horror with first-person puzzle-solving in a way that echoes the supernatural mystery of Norah's journey.

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.2%, Walking Simulator 21.6%, Emotional 13.2%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxing, exploration-focused experience that highlights the beauty of a mysterious, flooded world.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Mystery 15.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, First-Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a tense, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on uncovering dark secrets within an isolated, grand location.

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.2%, Investigation 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Puzzle 8.3%, Mystery 7.6%

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Mystery 19.3%, Puzzle 18.1%, Historical 11%, Exploration 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a series of intricate, mechanical puzzles that will satisfy anyone who enjoyed the puzzle design in Call of the Sea.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle 27.6%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Colorful 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game features beautiful art, emotional storytelling, and environmental puzzles that feel very similar to the tone of the seed game.

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Emotional 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and narrative choices in a hauntingly beautiful, atmospheric coastal setting.

Deliver Us The Moon is a Sci-Fi thriller set in an apocalyptic near future where Earth's natural resources are depleted. In an effort to solve the energy crisis, global powers created the World Space Agency and secured a promising new source of energy on the moon.

Why similar: Adventure 21.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Puzzle 13.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines narrative-driven exploration with environmental puzzles in a high-stakes, atmospheric setting.

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 31.2%, Story Rich 21.5%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a charming, atmospheric puzzle-platforming experience with a strong narrative focus.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 60%, Story Rich 8%, Mystery 7.7%, First-Person 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more direct take on the Lovecraftian detective genre with a heavy emphasis on story and psychological mystery.

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Puzzle 14.4%, Investigation 11.6%, First-Person 11.4%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential atmospheric exploration game that relies on environmental storytelling to convey its mystery.

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: Female Protagonist 15.6%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Surreal 13.1%, Puzzle 12.2%, Mystery 10.7%

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: Surreal 16.3%, Puzzle 15.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 12.3%

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Puzzle 27%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Exploration 17.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Colorful 13.9%

An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.

Why similar: Puzzle 29.6%, Mystery 25.9%, Story Rich 19.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Colorful 3.7%

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Investigation 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Surreal 14%, Mystery 13.1%, First-Person 11.2%

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 26.9%, Walking Simulator 25.8%, Story Rich 19.8%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 8.5%

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

Why similar: First-Person 17.9%, Story Rich 16.9%, Exploration 12.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 12%

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Story Rich 16.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Colorful 7.9%

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.9%, Adventure 13%, Colorful 10.3%, Atmospheric 8%, Mystery 7.6%

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: Puzzle 34.2%, Exploration 19.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Casual 8.1%

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: Female Protagonist 15.8%, Surreal 13%, Puzzle 12.8%, First-Person 10.5%, Story Rich 9.8%

As a legendary thief, your next assignment lures you into a grand and lavish mansion. There you find a series of puzzle boxes, designed for an unknown purpose. What should have been a quick in-and-out, gradually turns into your own harrowing struggle for freedom and answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 30%, Mystery 24.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Atmospheric 9%

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: Walking Simulator 11.7%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%

Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Investigation 26.2%, Walking Simulator 22.4%, First-Person 18.1%, Story Rich 16.6%, Atmospheric 10.9%

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, First-Person 9.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Emotional 19.5%, Puzzle 18.8%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 10.3%

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.1%, Story Rich 18.2%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 12.6%

American Arcadia is a cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person game to tell the tale of a thrilling escape. Experience the extraordinary story of Trevor, an average man escaping from the world's most popular reality tv show.

Why similar: Emotional 19.3%, First-Person 18.2%, Story Rich 17.6%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Exploration 11.8%

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 28%, Mystery 17%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 10.3%

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...

Why similar: Story Rich 23.1%, Adventure 21.4%, Exploration 18.4%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Indie 6.2%

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 23.8%, Puzzle 16.2%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.9%, Surreal 18.7%, First-Person 16.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.8%, Mystery 14.3%, First-Person 13.3%, Emotional 12.5%, Story Rich 11.8%

Deep Beyond Is a first-person interactive thriller about a sea explorer and the mystery behind her father’s disappearance.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Investigation 11.5%, Story Rich 10%, First-Person 9.5%

Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Puzzle 15.6%, First-Person 11.9%, Investigation 11.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?

Why similar: Puzzle 33.4%, Lovecraftian 22%, Mystery 21.9%, Adventure 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%

A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.

Why similar: Surreal 22.6%, Puzzle 21.2%, Story Rich 18.6%, Exploration 12.5%, Atmospheric 12%

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Why similar: Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 9.9%, First-Person 9.8%, Walking Simulator 9.7%