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 18%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, First-Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Call of the Sea, this game excels at environmental storytelling and uncovering a deeply personal, mysterious family history.

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 19.8%, Mystery 16.5%, Walking Simulator 14%, First-Person 11.6%, Story Rich 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar blend of exploration and mystery-solving within a beautifully realized, isolated setting where you must piece together the truth.

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 25.8%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 13.9%, First-Person 13.4%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational influence on the genre, this game provides the same satisfying, logic-based puzzle exploration found in Norah's journey.

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%, First-Person 11.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a remote 1920s location, this game shares the same focus on atmospheric mystery and a protagonist searching for a missing person.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Mystery 25.9%, Puzzle 18.9%, Story Rich 14.3%, Historical 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a brilliant, deduction-heavy mystery that rewards careful observation and exploration of a confined, atmospheric space.

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 19.8%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Mystery 16.4%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar sense of atmospheric dread and investigative mystery set within a stunning, isolated landscape.

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 21.5%, Story Rich 15.2%, Mystery 15.1%, First-Person 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong narrative focus and a first-person perspective that emphasizes isolation and the slow unraveling of a 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 13.4%, Puzzle 12.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a direct spiritual successor to classic puzzle-adventure games, focusing on environmental puzzles and a sense of discovery.

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 32.4%, Puzzle 23.7%, Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 6.1%, Adventure 5.5%

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

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich, story-driven adventure with a strong female lead and a focus on solving puzzles to uncover historical mysteries.

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 22.5%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Adventure 18%, Mystery 12.7%, Walking Simulator 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure that centers on a female protagonist exploring a mysterious, atmospheric estate while solving puzzles.

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 59.7%, Story Rich 8%, Mystery 7.8%, First-Person 6.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the Lovecraftian themes and investigative elements of the seed game, this provides a darker, more horror-focused take on the genre.

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 17.6%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 11.7%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, it delivers a surreal, puzzle-filled adventure that mirrors the sense of being transported to a strange, alien 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 20.5%, Mystery 17.9%, Puzzle 14.3%, Adventure 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a female protagonist uncovering ancient secrets through exploration and linguistic puzzles in a beautifully realized world.

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 18.8%, Puzzle 16%, Emotional 14.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines a heartfelt, story-rich narrative with puzzle-solving and exploration in a beautifully stylized world.

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 22.2%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Story Rich 13.9%, First-Person 10.5%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a similar 'walking simulator' narrative style where you piece together past events through environmental clues and holographic recordings.

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 15.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, First-Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, narrative-driven mystery set in an isolated location that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets.

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 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Emotional 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling as you interact with the environment to uncover a deep, personal mystery.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Walking Simulator 21.6%, Emotional 13.3%, Exploration 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game that focuses on uncovering the history of a sunken world.

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 15.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Investigation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that uses diorama-like environments to tell a poignant, mysterious story.

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 16.3%, Surreal 14%, Mystery 13.1%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more open-world, it shares the core loop of investigating a mystery by talking to characters and finding clues in a surreal environment.

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 27.3%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Colorful 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, wordless narrative told through environmental puzzles and exploration in a vibrant, isolated setting.

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 20.6%, Story Rich 19%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 13%, Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-focused adventure that prioritizes interacting with the world and its inhabitants over combat.

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 29.4%, Mystery 26.3%, Story Rich 19.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Colorful 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a series of charming, puzzle-filled island environments that echo the tropical setting of the seed game.

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 28.1%, Investigation 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Mystery 7.6%

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

Why similar: Emotional 19.6%, Puzzle 18.6%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic, atmospheric adventure relies on environmental storytelling to convey its emotional and mysterious narrative.

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 20.5%, Story Rich 15.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Exploration 14.3%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the ultimate exploration-mystery game, tasking you with uncovering the secrets of an ancient civilization through environmental clues.

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 34.3%, Puzzle 10.4%, First-Person 9.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the Lovecraftian, first-person puzzle-adventure DNA but leans significantly further into psychological horror.

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 20.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Investigation 11.8%, First-Person 11.4%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential walking simulator that focuses entirely on atmosphere and the slow, poetic reveal of a narrative mystery.

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 23.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a serene, exploration-heavy experience focused on discovering the secrets of an underwater world.

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 16.4%, Puzzle 14.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Story Rich 12.3%

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 29.7%, Mystery 24.7%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

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 27%, Walking Simulator 25.7%, Story Rich 19.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 8.4%

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 13.8%, Emotional 13.1%, Mystery 12.1%

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

Why similar: Puzzle 30.1%, First-Person 14.4%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%

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 15.5%, Surreal 13%, Puzzle 12.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure game that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a surreal, artistic world.

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 30.8%, Story Rich 21.5%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 11.1%

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 30.4%, Story Rich 16.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Colorful 8%

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 24.2%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Emotional 13.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 10.3%

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 17.8%, Historical 11.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%

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 26.3%, Walking Simulator 22.2%, First-Person 18.2%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 11%

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 16%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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

Why similar: Puzzle 21.9%, Story Rich 18.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 12.2%

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 12.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Investigation 10%, First-Person 9.9%, Walking Simulator 9.7%

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 21.2%, Surreal 19%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%

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: First-Person 16%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 11%, Adventure 9.7%

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 42.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, First-Person 9.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Exploration 8.1%

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 11.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

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 18.4%, Story Rich 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Exploration 11.8%

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 17.9%, Puzzle 17.3%, Mystery 14.8%, Surreal 13.4%, Emotional 10.3%

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 33.9%, Exploration 19.8%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Casual 8.1%

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 22.7%, Puzzle 21%, Story Rich 18.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%

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 18.7%, Mystery 14.3%, First-Person 13.4%, Emotional 12.5%, Story Rich 11.7%

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 26.8%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Exploration 17.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Colorful 14.1%

The House of Hikmah is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom.

Why similar: Puzzle 15.2%, Story Rich 14%, Historical 13.3%, Emotional 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.

Why similar: Puzzle 29.8%, Atmospheric 22.3%, Emotional 22%, Adventure 15.5%, Mystery 7.3%

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.4%, Story Rich 17.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Atmospheric 9%, First-Person 8.7%

The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?

Why similar: Mystery 34%, Story Rich 33%, Adventure 16.7%, 3D 9.1%, Atmospheric 4.7%

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 15.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%

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 17.3%, Puzzle 13%, Mystery 12.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Emotional 11.2%