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 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly profound, narrative-driven exploration experience that excels at environmental storytelling.

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 25.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Adventure 14%, First-Person 13.4%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational influence on the genre, it provides the same style of island-based, first-person puzzle exploration found in Call of the Sea.

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 14.1%, Historical 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar tone of mystery and personal discovery set against a beautifully realized, atmospheric backdrop.

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 19.7%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Mystery 16.5%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar sense of atmospheric mystery and exploration within a stunning, isolated environment.

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: Narration 12.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, satisfying puzzle mechanics set on a mysterious, atmospheric island that rewards careful observation.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 12.4%, Narration 12.2%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a high-quality adventure experience with a strong narrative and intricate puzzle-solving sequences.

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 17.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this game features complex first-person puzzles and a surreal, alien atmosphere.

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 18.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, non-linear investigation experience that relies on player deduction and environmental clues.

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 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Surreal 14%, Mystery 13.2%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong female protagonist and a deep, mystery-solving focus within a unique, surreal open 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 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, First-Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tense, atmospheric mystery set in an isolated location, focusing on uncovering hidden secrets.

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 21.6%, Story Rich 15.3%, Mystery 15.3%, First-Person 12.1%, Atmospheric 11%

Why You'll Like It: While less puzzle-focused, it mirrors the narrative-driven exploration and strong sense of place found in Call of the Sea.

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 20.5%, Mystery 18%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes archaeological discovery and narrative exploration, perfect for those who enjoy uncovering lost histories.

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 22.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Walking Simulator 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure game that focuses on puzzle-solving and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious forest.

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 27.1%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Colorful 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features beautiful, atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving that evokes a similar sense of emotional wonder.

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%, Walking Simulator 12%, First-Person 8%, Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the Lovecraftian themes and first-person exploration that define the seed game's aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 29.8%, First-Person 14.5%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a pure, challenging puzzle-solving experience set on a beautiful, mysterious island.

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 23.7%, Mystery 16.5%, Story Rich 6.2%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers highly tactile, intricate puzzle-solving that feels very similar to the mechanical puzzles in Call of the Sea.

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%, Mystery 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Story Rich 9.7%, Investigation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It presents a beautiful, diorama-style mystery that challenges players to solve puzzles to uncover a tragic story.

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 17.8%, Puzzle 15%, Emotional 13.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a charming, story-rich adventure game that focuses on puzzle-solving and exploring a folklore-inspired world.

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 13.4%, Narration 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Mystery 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on narrative exploration and building a connection with the environment through a compelling story.

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 45.7%, Adventure 10.2%, First-Person 8.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Walking Simulator 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines cosmic horror and Lovecraftian mystery with first-person exploration and puzzle elements.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Mystery 26.1%, Puzzle 18.6%, Story Rich 14.3%, Historical 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a brilliant exercise in deduction and mystery-solving that rewards players for paying close attention to their surroundings.

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 22.1%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Story Rich 13.9%, First-Person 10.4%, Mystery 10%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-focused game uses environmental storytelling to uncover the mystery of a deserted location.

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 26.8%, Mystery 22.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a series of complex, tactile puzzles that will appeal to fans of the mechanical puzzles in the seed game.

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 17.3%, Narration 13.1%, Puzzle 12.7%, Investigation 10.4%, First-Person 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential atmospheric walking simulator that prioritizes narrative and environmental storytelling.

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 28.9%, Mystery 26.6%, Story Rich 20.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Colorful 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxing, puzzle-focused adventure experience set in a mysterious, isolated island environment.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.6%, Investigation 11.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 10%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on exploration and narrative, capturing a similar sense of isolation and discovery.

What are the most important moments in your life? Lost At Sea is a game about life and death, about coming to terms with your past and about family. Set on a beautiful island, this game will force you to face your fears and take stock of your life through imaginative puzzles and a relatable story.

Why similar: Narration 15.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle 13.6%, First-Person 12.5%, Mystery 11%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person adventure game explores themes of life and memory through atmospheric exploration and puzzles.

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: Puzzle 17.1%, Mystery 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Surreal 12.1%, Story Rich 9.3%

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: Narration 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Surreal 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines exploration with hidden-object and puzzle elements to tell a surreal, narrative-driven story.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.2%, Walking Simulator 21.9%, Emotional 13.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.1%, Adventure 20.3%, Puzzle 19.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that features a strong female protagonist and a compelling, puzzle-filled journey.

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 28.6%, Walking Simulator 27.4%, Story Rich 20.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 8.9%

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: Walking Simulator 15.6%, Surreal 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Emotional 13.2%, Mystery 12.1%

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 30.2%, Story Rich 16.5%, Exploration 13%, Adventure 11.2%, Colorful 8%

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 19.7%, Mystery 16.6%, Walking Simulator 14%, Story Rich 11.6%, First-Person 11.5%

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 18.7%, Surreal 16.9%, Narration 11.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 9.7%

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 55.8%, Mystery 7.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Narration 6.3%, First-Person 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 23.4%, Puzzle 15.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Puzzle 18.2%, Story Rich 15.8%, First-Person 15.6%, Atmospheric 14.1%

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 19.5%, Puzzle 17.5%, Historical 11.3%, Exploration 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%

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: Narration 29.3%, Puzzle 19.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Colorful 10.5%

I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, Mystery 14.9%, Surreal 13.5%, Emotional 10.5%

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 20.5%, Adventure 18.7%, Narration 17.7%, Exploration 16%, Atmospheric 13.8%

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

Why similar: Puzzle 21.7%, Story Rich 18.3%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 14%, Adventure 12.1%

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 12.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Investigation 10.1%, First-Person 9.8%, Walking Simulator 9.7%

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Emotional 14.3%, Mystery 14.2%, First-Person 11%, Exploration 9.9%

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, First-Person 9.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Exploration 7.9%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.9%, Walking Simulator 15%, Mystery 10.7%, First-Person 10.5%, Story Rich 9.3%

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Why similar: Exploration 23.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Indie 9.4%

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

Why similar: Emotional 19.9%, Puzzle 18.4%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Adventure 9.9%

Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.

Why similar: Adventure 27.2%, Puzzle 25.8%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Casual 9.4%, First-Person 9.3%

You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Emotional 11.3%

Join Evelyn on her quest to save a mysterious island in a puzzle-based atmospheric adventure with a story that spans across 30,000 years of time. Interact with fantastic characters to learn past secrets and transform the Four Elements’ kingdoms, leading up to an epic finale with shocking reveals.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.1%, Emotional 14.9%, Puzzle 14.3%, Story Rich 12%, 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: Narration 25.7%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Story Rich 16%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Exploration 8.6%

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: Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.5%

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 19.5%, First-Person 18.2%, Story Rich 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Exploration 11.7%

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 27.1%, Mystery 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 10.6%

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: Puzzle 23.8%, Female Protagonist 21%, Emotional 13.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 10.2%

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: Narration 22.3%, Investigation 20.4%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, First-Person 14.1%, Story Rich 12.7%