- #1 Burden of Revenge
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SerapionPub: Saltium Games
Windows
Step into the shoes of young Finn Goldenhorn, as he sets out on his quest for revenge. Master dynamic traversal, solve challenging puzzles and fight your way through enemies to uncover the secrets of a mysterious realm in this 3rd-person action-adventure puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Narrative 26.1% ★, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, 3D Platformer 8.5%, Magic 7.8%, Exploration 6.4%
- #2 The Spirit and the Mouse
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,004 reviews2022
Dev: AlblunePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.
Why similar: Narrative 25.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Emotional 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, 3D Platformer 6.4%
- #3 Always in Mind
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Inevitable Studios
Windows
Wield extraordinary powers born from forgotten memories to escape a subconscious on the brink of collapse. Team up with Proxy, an AI housing your family’s digitized history, as you slow time, bend gravity, and manifest memories in a coming-of-age adventure where technology and imagination collide.
Why similar: Narrative 28.2% ★, Emotional 12.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, 3D Platformer 8.1%, Exploration 6.4%
- #4 Dwalm
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Samuraininja84Pub: Soulrent Interactive
Windows
Work your way through the city by day and navigate strange dreamscapes by night, exploring your memories and recalling what was lost. Dwalm is an adventure platformer that takes you through both childish dreams and traumatic memories alike.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18%, 3D Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Emotional 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #5 Little Gods of the Abyss
94% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: PLAY MephistowaltzPub: GRAVITY
Windows
To heal a corrupted and crumbling world, Nia's journey begins. Beyond the twisted space, restore the gates and reclaim the forgotten flow.
Why similar: Narrative 29.1% ★, Emotional 13%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Exploration 6.4%
- #6 Yours Truly
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arnmazing Studios
Windows
Yours Truly is a platforming adventure about Liam, a discontented company man, astral projects into a dream world Along the way, players will encounter challenges such as climbing obstacles, solving puzzles, collecting shiny objects, and confronting negative emotions in the form of bosses.
Why similar: Narrative 25.7% ★, Emotional 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, 3D Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 7%
- #7 Moss: The Forgotten Relic
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Emotional 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 9.5%
- #8 Astral Remembrance
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spam Studios
Windows · Mac
A cinematic puzzle-platformer where you shift between the physical and astral planes. Master fluid movement, solve dual-reality puzzles, and complete a final rite of passage in a deeply personal journey about memory, identity, and letting go.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, 3D Platformer 12.4%, Emotional 9%, Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 8.2%
- #9 Storm's Wrath
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Derek Tanis
Windows
A silent narrative driven, fantasy, action-adventure game about a storm that brings an enraged army. A woman longs for her lost husband when the storm's war forces her to flee.
Why similar: Narrative 36.4% ★, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Exploration 10.1%, Story Rich 9%, Third Person 6.5%
- #10 Mama
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Pat-o-Logic Studio
Windows · Mac
An emotional narrative point-and-click about a daughter caring for her mother as dementia reshapes their bond. Explore heartfelt conversations, fragmented memories, and simple story-driven puzzles on a journey of caregiving and learning to let go.
Why similar: Narrative 41% ★, Emotional 18.9%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #11 Minute of Islands
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 958 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 32.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Exploration 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #12 Folia: The King's Revelry
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JFnova Games
Windows
Restore Folia to a world shrouded in darkness as you explore the wonders of the Brazilian landscape to find Talia's sister.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Hand-drawn 16%, Emotional 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #13 Scarlet Deer Inn
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Attu Games
Windows
An embroidered narrative platformer with an emotional story, an interesting cast of characters, a dark dungeon full of monsters, and a world inspired by Slavic folklore. The only thing protecting you from certain death is your torch. And all character images are actually embroidered.
Why similar: Narrative 32% ★, Emotional 13.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #14 As Long As You're Here
87% matchVery Positive100% of 475 reviews2025
Dev: Autoscopia Interactive
Windows · Mac
What if you lost all your memories? An emotional family drama seen through the eyes of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. As Annie’s life slowly unravels, uncover memories of her deceased brother as her past bleeds into the present.
Why similar: Narrative 29.6% ★, Emotional 22.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Exploration 7.2%
- #15 Jivana
88% matchVery Positive91% of 698 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Emotional 21.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 8.8%, Platformer 6.8%, Stylized 6%
- #16 Whistle Pig
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soren Greenwood
Windows
In this narrative action adventure, experience both the beauty and the brutality of the natural world through the eyes of a mother groundhog on a quest for revenge.
Why similar: Narrative 32.2% ★, Emotional 19.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Stylized 7.7%, Exploration 7.3%
- #17 Gold Lining
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sondering Studio
Windows · Mac
Gold Lining is a narrative platformer about a teenage girl who must find her way back home from a beautiful, fantastical realm. There, she relives her memories, revealing a touching story about understanding her mother and finding meaning in life’s imperfections.
Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #18 Dordogne
85% matchVery Positive92% of 1,531 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 36.5% ★, Emotional 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Exploration 6.6%
- #19 Feelings
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumo Entertainment
Windows
Feelings is a third-person adventure game that follows the inner journey of Sarah and her friend Toothbun. Together they explore floating islands that symbolize the characters' memories and feelings, in an incredible quest of self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Emotional 16.5%, 3D Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Stylized 7.7%
- #20 Shindig
84% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2021
Dev: Imaginary Friends Games LLP
Windows
Explore a hand-drawn island and help out a rainbow of quirky characters to plan the perfect party in Shindig – a fully-voiced, feelsy, wholesome and cozy narrative adventure! You're invited!
Why similar: Narrative 38.4% ★, Emotional 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Exploration 8.6%
- #21 HeartWeaver
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Krakens Den Studios
Windows · Mac
Help Ace reconnect with their emotions in this 3D puzzle adventure game alongside Mark, a loudmouth magic tome. Explore the worlds of Ace's mind, solve puzzles using the abilities of their emotions and recover their memories. Guide them to make the decisions that'll take them to healing inside.
Why similar: Emotional 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Dark 8.9%, Exploration 7.6%
- #22 A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1
81% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: The DreameriansPub: HandyGames
Windows
Mat, a young rat, is willing to risk everything for love. Determined to reunite with Nat, a pet mouse, he secretly ventures to the upper floors of "the Giants" house. Longing for a new life on the "Outside", Mat's actions and the dark secrets harbored by his commune put both their lives in danger.
Why similar: Narrative 34% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, 3D Platformer 10.9%, Stylized 6.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #23 Kami Paper Scissors
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KimmiArts
Windows
Join Kami in a magical adventure through pop-up books where everything is made of paper. Fold origamis, cut with your scissors, and solve puzzles to transform the world and find your way home.
Why similar: Emotional 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Magic 10.4%
- #24 Zeitgeist
83% matchMixed59% of 32 reviews2022
Dev: [SAMPLE TEXT] Studios ltd
Windows
Equipped with your pot plant companion, travel through the roots of time delving into the past and present depths of an ancient submerged city. Exploring grand halls, navigating between walls, and taking advantage of ancient mechanisms on your mission to steal the heart of the city.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.9%, Emotional 13.1%, 3D Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%
- #25 Before Your Eyes
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,878 reviews2021
Dev: GoodbyeWorld GamesPub: Skybound Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 49.5% ★, Emotional 25.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Hand-drawn 6.6%, Stylized 3.3%
- #26 A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 2
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The DeameriansPub: HandyGames
Windows
Stranded far from home, Mat, the determined young rat, must brave the dangerous "Outside" to make his way back to his friends and Nat. Armed with only a rivet, he must face new foes and forge alliances in order to complete his epic quest and be reunited with his beloved.
Why similar: Narrative 33.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Story Rich 6.5%, Stylized 6.5%
- #27 Let Me Speak
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Single Effect Studios
Windows
An apprentice. A healer. A warrior. Breathe, pull, and choose your way through their stories in this dark yet comforting narrative game about healing the worlds inside us.
Why similar: Narrative 35.6% ★, Emotional 20%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Stylized 8.5%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
- #28 The House of Hikmah
78% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Lunacy Studios
Windows
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: Emotional 20.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #29 Moss Palace Parade
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: tangekitan
Windows
謎に満ちた施設「モスパレス」を探索し、貴女と世界に秘められた謎を解き明かそう
Why similar: Narrative 50% ★, Dark 11%, Exploration 8.8%, Adventure 8.4%, Atmospheric 5.1%
- #30 Marionetes
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dynster Star
Windows
The strings that once controlled you no longer imprison you, yet freedom is still far away. Dive into the story of the Lady of Strings, a puppet discarded by her creator. Follow her journey as she escapes from the Pinocoli Mobile Mechanical Circus.
Why similar: Emotional 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Dark 10.5%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #31 Last Time I Saw You
77% matchVery Positive97% of 318 reviews2024
Dev: Maboroshi ArtworksPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
First loves. Family issues. Yokai. 'Last Time I Saw You' is a coming-of-age adventure set in 1980s Japan. Explore a haunted forest hiding a terrible secret, and interact with a vast cast of friendly and deceitful characters in this beautifully hand-drawn story with some light action elements.
Why similar: Narrative 38.7% ★, Emotional 17.6%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #32 Avy, Fables of the Night
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gamespond
Windows
Jump, glide, grab and throw items, push objects, make new friends and defeat your fears in dialogue-based battles to escape from the adorable nightmare island.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.6%, Emotional 13.3%, 3D Platformer 11.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #33 No More Fathers
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Isaiah Toth
Windows
Set off on a high flying, exploration and puzzling adventure game. A journey set high above the clouds, in a mysterious world full of unexplored islands, dark spirits, caves, people with stories to share, and a boy looking for answers to the questions of a fatherless life, led by an ancient wind.
Why similar: Narrative 31.5% ★, Emotional 18.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 7.7%, Magic 7.3%
- #34 Shadow's Light
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: I Want to Live in the Mountains
Windows
Shadow's Light is an atmospheric 3D puzzle platformer about a child refugee and their shadow, trying to survive across two different planes of existence, while solving puzzles by travelling across multiple universes, and traversing levels by casting physically interactable shadows.
Why similar: Emotional 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Stylized 7.8%
- #35 Gazelle in a Winter Coat
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Box of Mushrooms
Windows
Gazelle in a Winter Coat is a story-exploration game with narrative puzzles and deep characters. Play through memories of Rene's adventure to find his mysteriously-vanished Big Bro in a looming-but-whimsical, mundane-but-magical, pixel and ink world.
Why similar: Narrative 35.1% ★, Emotional 12.9%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, Exploration 8.9%
- #36 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
75% matchVery Positive85% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.
Why similar: Narrative 31.9% ★, Emotional 15.7%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #37 A Tale In The Garden
73% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Dream Outpost
Windows · Mac
A short, slow-paced, narrative-driven point-and-click game where you follow Filomena as she prepares her garden for a competition and awaits the arrival of her grandchild, Frida.
Why similar: Narrative 45.2% ★, Emotional 18.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Story Rich 5.9%, Stylized 5.6%
- #38 Arcane Whispers: The Last Stand
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alex Schrefer
Windows
Step into the role of Zephon, the last Guardian, in this third-person action-adventure. Explore the ruins of a once-thriving realm and harness its raw power, channeling it into the elemental forces of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air to defeat the intruders threatening the world’s final collapse.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Stylized 9.7%, Exploration 8.3%, Magic 8.1%
- #39 WithIN
73% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Team.VERI-
Windows
Seoyul falls into a deep, melancholic sleep and awakens in the mysterious “Shadow Sea.” There, she meets Shady, a gentle shadow spirit. She explores ethereal landscapes, overcoming platforming challenges and puzzles, using the power of light to fend off lurking shadow monsters.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 13.4%, Emotional 12%, Adventure 10.2%, 3D Platformer 9.6%
- #40 What is my Name
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squidwich Studios
Windows
A strange, unfamiliar environment greets you: Towering walls, fathomless pits, ledges and ropes connecting rooms in the strangest of ways. There must be something around here to serve as a clue.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Emotional 10.8%, Stylized 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #41 House of Everlast
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Renala Games
Windows
A mystifying puzzle game that weaves a profound tale exploring the essence of life and family bonds. Immerse yourself in the narrative, as it unfolds through the eyes of Nala, a young girl trapped within a haunted house, accompanied by an unexpected ally, Mr. G.
Why similar: Narrative 41.1% ★, Emotional 19%, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Dark 5.8%
- #42 Shinies: Call of Light
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Asalfin
Windows
A single-player adventure full of wonderful landscapes and beautiful music, it tells a deeply emotional story about friendship. Enjoy immersive atmospheres, solve puzzles, discover secret areas and protect your friend in the darkness.
Why similar: Narrative 22.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Emotional 17.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #43 Leila
70% matchVery Positive87% of 597 reviews2025
Dev: Ubik Studios
Windows · Mac
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 33.5% ★, Emotional 15.9%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #44 Ascend
71% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Miami Avalon
Windows
Solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and complete the zodiac trials to climb the mountain and save your people in Ascend, a 3D puzzle adventure. Shift between Day, Twilight, and Dusk with your Time Turner to reveal secrets, alter the landscape, and discover hidden paths. Will you ascend?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, 3D Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 9.2%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #45 Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toybox Games Studios
Windows
Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, an anthropomorphic wombat on her first adventure in the fantasy world, Eridal. Embark on this epic 3rd person action-filled adventure, uncover how this world came to be, and meet new legends that will help shape the future of Eridal!
Why similar: Emotional 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, 3D Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Magic 8.5%
- #46 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
72% matchVery Positive95% of 827 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 28.9% ★, Emotional 17.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #47 Land of Infinite Dreams
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinite Tales Studio
Windows
Land of Infinite Dreams is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure about Princess Luna, a young girl who escapes into Lunaria — a dreamworld shaped by loss, loneliness, and imagination. She harnesses the power of moonlight to overcome challenges and defeat enemies.
Why similar: Emotional 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Narrative 13.8% ★, Story Rich 9.9%, Exploration 7.3%
- #48 Don't Fall
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hawk In Box Studio
Windows
In the ruins of Castle Raen, a young, directionless man is sent on a perilous adventure. Experience a somber, story-rich fantasy platformer through the eyes of Eli, as he finds his place in a broken world.
Why similar: Emotional 23.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, 3D Platformer 9.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 9.6%
- #49 Ugly
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 603 reviews2023
Dev: Team UglyPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.
Why similar: Narrative 28.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Emotional 14.3%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Stylized 7%
- #50 Li-Lo
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piotr Weber
Windows · Mac
Li-Lo is a single-player puzzle platformer in which you run, jump and solve puzzles to guide your small family through a beautiful and mysterious world. Enjoy bittersweet moments of bonding and growth, before life skips ahead to its next chapter.
Why similar: Narrative 29.1% ★, Emotional 18.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, Platformer 8.4%, Stylized 7.1%
- #51 Valley of Shadow
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Synersteel Studio
Windows
Valley of Shadow is a narrative puzzle game that tells a poignant true story of loss and grief through the discovery of real-life home videos and photographs. Harness mysterious abilities to solve puzzles and heal a broken family.
Why similar: Narrative 34.9% ★, Emotional 15.4%, Magic 9.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #52 Echoes of the Sun
68% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Outer Realms
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is a moving puzzle adventure story about a teenage girl, Mia, who witnessed the tragic fall of her homeland and the explosion of the Sun. A heavy burden fell on her fragile shoulders - she must restore light to the land and peace in her heart. Will she succeed?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21%, Emotional 17.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, 3D Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #53 South of Midnight
67% matchVery Positive94% of 4,497 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.3%, Magic 14%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Dark 9%, Story Rich 9%
- #54 Haifa
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Team Ashan
Windows
Haifa is a hidden object puzzle experience that tells a story about the emotional struggles of trying to maintain hopefulness in times of war. Help your characters keep their head up by finding small objects in their environment to lift their spirits, as they look for their lost friend.
Why similar: Narrative 44.6% ★, Emotional 22%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #55 Linda & Joan
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: False Vacuum Games
Windows · Mac
Linda & Joan is a narrative game about a British family. You play as Russell, Linda, and Joan — son, mother, and grandmother — switching between them to help the family cope with a series of traumatic events. Based on a true story. Prologue available now. Main game is in development.
Why similar: Narrative 36.1% ★, Emotional 18.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #56 The Cost of Recovery
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Off The Beaten Track
Windows
What would you do if someone close to you suddenly went through major trauma? What sacrifices would you be willing to make to keep your family together? Experience the different perspectives and emotional journeys of four protagonists when their worlds are suddenly turned upside-down.
Why similar: Narrative 37.2% ★, Emotional 18.7%, Story Rich 7.7%, Exploration 6.8%, Stylized 6.4%
- #57 Curyeux
66% matchVery Positive96% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: Campus ADN 2024-2025Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.
Why similar: Emotional 18%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Stylized 9.7%
- #58 Mechinus
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Huey Games
Windows
Roll-and-ride contraptions, clockwork puzzles and steampunk stealth await in this puzzle-platforming adventure set in a mechanical ecosystem. You play as Cognito, whose duty to maintain the lifecycle of this captivating world leads him on an epic journey to heart of the machine in order to save it.
Why similar: Narrative 29% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Emotional 16.5%, Story Rich 7.6%, Exploration 6.1%
- #59 Soup Weather
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brie HealyPub: BeemBag
Windows · Mac
A short narrative exploration game in which you play as Bean, an unemployed, 20-something, smart-ass. Wander around town, play mini games, feed the geese, and get to know the neighbours as Bean’s sanity begins to slip...
Why similar: Narrative 51.8% ★, Emotional 14.5%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 7.4%
- #60 Murky
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mecha Studios
Windows
Murky is a zany narrative adventure where you cast spells, solve microgames, and alter time to create parallel realities and rediscover your past while escaping a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Narrative 39.6% ★, Emotional 15.1%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Magic 7.8%, Stylized 6.4%