Games Like despelote

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Emotional 16.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Walking Simulator 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a strong cinematic, hand-crafted aesthetic and a focus on slow-paced, character-driven storytelling.

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: Emotional 38.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Story Rich 14.5%, First-Person 7.4%, Hand-drawn 7%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-heavy experience that uses unique mechanics to reflect on the passage of time and memory.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33.1%, Story Rich 15.1%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Stylized 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same feeling of aimless youth, nostalgia, and the complex social dynamics of a small town.

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 33.1%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Exploration 14.3%, First-Person 12.6%, Emotional 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative exploration that focuses on memory and the specific, intimate details of childhood.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Comic Book 31.5%, Story Rich 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Stylized 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the coming-of-age journey through exploration and discovery in a beautifully realized, atmospheric world.

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Emotional 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 22%, Cinematic 16.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the act of documenting a changing world through exploration, photography, and personal narrative.

A contemplative experience where you’ll wander through the dreams, memories and fantasies emerging from a dialogue between a grandfather and his grandchild.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.5%, Story Rich 18.6%, Walking Simulator 17%, Exploration 14.5%, Stylized 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and experimental walking simulator that evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and memory.

Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.

Why similar: Emotional 20.7%, Cinematic 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal story that uses cultural heritage and family history to anchor its narrative, much like Despelote's focus on Quito.

Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Cinematic 18.7%, Emotional 16.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intersection of memory, creativity, and the mundane beauty of everyday life.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Exploration 46.5%, Adventure 27.3%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Funny 9.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the simple, carefree joy of childhood exploration and the quiet beauty of a small, contained environment.

A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.9%, Emotional 29.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Story Rich 9.8%, 3D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive, cinematic poem about the relationship between a mother and daughter, focusing on emotional resonance.

The world might as well be over - Soccer Inc. has closed down every local stadium, team and tournament. What kind of world can survive without the beautiful game? Thankfully a magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer!

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 67.9% ★, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Story Rich 6.2%, Sports 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a lighthearted, adventure-focused take on soccer that emphasizes exploration over simulation.

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: Story Rich 36.9%, Walking Simulator 30.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Exploration 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded, slice-of-life narrative game that focuses on the quiet, daily interactions within a specific community.

Reign Your Football Club! Be the owner of your football club, make strategic choices, and climb through the amateur league to the first while making hard decisions to set everything in line for your club.

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 71% ★, Story Rich 7.1%, Stylized 6.2%, Adventure 5.5%, Sports 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a management perspective that highlights the choices and personal stakes involved in football culture.

There is a story behind every goal. You're Rocco Galliano, the existentially troubled manager of a struggling football team. Train players, choose your own narrative, survive the drama, and play turn-based football matches via tactical cards and hard choices.

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Story Rich 7.7%, Sports 6.4%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the narrative and strategic consequences of football, emphasizing the human stories behind the sport.

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Emotional 25.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a charming, story-rich aesthetic with the daily struggles and social interactions of a small-town life.

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: Story Rich 25.3%, Walking Simulator 22.8%, Exploration 16%, Adventure 15.2%, First-Person 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a strong sense of place and isolated exploration to tell a deeply personal and atmospheric story.

KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

Why similar: Adventure 43.7%, Story Rich 38.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Walking Simulator 3.6%, Stylized 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, magical-realist journey that prioritizes atmosphere and cultural commentary over traditional gameplay.

The prequel to Road 96. Play Zoe and Kaito where it all started. Change their destinies!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Emotional 16.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the intersection of political climate and personal growth through a narrative-driven, interactive journey.

Award-winning cinematic narrative adventure set in a hand-drawn world of living forgotten objects. Lead Fig and the crew of the Volare through a story of identity, unity, and survival—where diplomacy, difficult choices, and moments of action shape the fate of five divided tribes.

Why similar: Emotional 22%, Cinematic 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Hand-drawn 12%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich adventure that emphasizes emotional connection and exploration in a unique world.

Immerse yourself in an emotional and intriguing narrative adventure video game about the awakening of a country.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 22%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Walking Simulator 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical, narrative-driven exploration game that highlights the importance of cultural context and local history.

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: Exploration 25.8%, Story Rich 24.9%, Adventure 17.4%, 3D 15.6%, Funny 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming game about childhood, community, and the impact one person can have on their local environment.

League of Enthusiastic Losers is a reflective adventure game about experiencing yourself, looking for happiness, self-care, and not giving up contrary to what others think. Immerse yourself in a slow-flowing but true story, of the nostalgic journey to the 90s.

Why similar: Emotional 40.6%, Adventure 23.5%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Funny 7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, atmospheric indie game that focuses on the personal struggles and resilience of its characters.

Train your team to battle to the top in this sensational soccer team simulation!

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 92.5% ★, Sports 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation that captures the community-building aspect of managing a local football team.

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with an ordinary office clerk who suddenly finds himself trapped in a magical world!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 40%, Adventure 33.2%, Sports 25.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy adventure that uses the backdrop of a ball game to facilitate character interactions.

my brother lives in a canyon is a short adventure game about two brothers reminiscing over short-wave radios.

Why similar: Adventure 25.2%, Walking Simulator 23.3%, Exploration 20.8%, First-Person 17.2%, Story Rich 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quiet, first-person exploration game that prioritizes atmosphere and personal reflection.

The Longest Walk is a deeply personal biographical walking-simulator game about my father's experience of living with depression.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.1%, Emotional 19.6%, Exploration 17.2%, First-Person 13.4%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative walking simulator that focuses on the therapeutic and reflective nature of exploration.

Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the shitty future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment.

Why similar: First-Person 48.6%, Exploration 47.6%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses photography to capture the atmosphere and political tension of a specific urban environment.

A point & click adventure based on the legendary life of the greatest Tango singer, Carlos Gardel. With a strong grasp on Argentinean culture, it guides the player through a very charming story full of rich details of an early twentieth century Buenos Aires.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31%, Adventure 21.4%, Hand-drawn 20.8%, Story Rich 17%, Funny 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that explores cultural identity through a specific, localized lens.

An old-school football manager in the style of the management games of the 90s. Lead your team through the seasons, shaped by dynamic story events. Develop your club and yourself to gain reputation and conquer your league and the world.

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Sandbox 16.7%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Sports 5.4%

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: Emotional 34.3%, Story Rich 16.5%, Walking Simulator 16%, Stylized 14.6%, 3D 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure that serves as a beautiful, nostalgic meditation on childhood friendship.

One apartment, many stories: Witness turning points in the lives of the inhabitants of an apartment in Berlin over the course of a whole century.

Why similar: Story Rich 18%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, First-Person 14.2%, Exploration 13.8%, Stylized 12%

A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 24.6%, Exploration 13.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Stylized 11.3%, First-Person 10.9%

Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.

Why similar: Emotional 21%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Exploration 11.1%, First-Person 8.9%

LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.

Why similar: Exploration 55.8%, Adventure 41.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

You are Tommy, a local high school football hero in the town of East Bend. It’s game night for the Purchase County Turbines and your sweetheart is waiting in the bleachers. Join Tommy for a night you won’t forget...

Why similar: Emotional 38.1%, Cinematic 31.1%, Story Rich 21.3%, Adventure 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Emotional 17.9%, Immersive Sim 17.7%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

Step into the gloves of a rising goalkeeper, starting your journey at local clubs and working your way to the world’s biggest football stages.

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 74.7% ★, Sports 12%, 3D 9%, Physics 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Live the life of a professional footballer both on and off the field. Train, play matches, manage your social life, climb the career ladder, and spend your earned money. Decorate your life with luxury while managing your relationships and finances.

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 73.2% ★, Immersive Sim 16.3%, First-Person 5.6%, 3D 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Soccer Player Simulator – a physics-based soccer simulator. The main feature of the game is the unpredictable behavior of the players on the pitch.

Why similar: Sandbox 45.3%, Sports 24.4%, Funny 17.2%, Physics 11%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Most Correct Football Simulator – a physics-based soccer simulator. The main feature of the game is the unpredictable behavior of the players on the pitch.

Why similar: Sandbox 48.5%, Sports 25%, Funny 15.6%, Physics 9%, Singleplayer 2%

Life on the Hook - is a short story about the life of a lonely fisherman named Hrafn, who lives his life in a small house on a lake with a dock and an old boat.

Why similar: Emotional 23.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Sandbox 12.9%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Exploration 11.5%

Spend one last afternoon exploring your childhood neighborhood before the world ends at 6:38 PM.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.5%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Exploration 16.5%, Story Rich 14%, Stylized 12.1%

A slice-of-life adventure game set in fictional 90s rural India. Explore ancient palace ruins, set up your garden, cook Indian food, run errands for quirky characters, and learn about your history by making art.

Why similar: Emotional 27%, Immersive Sim 16%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Story Rich 14.4%, Exploration 11.2%

"Chinese Football Simulator" is a management game themed around Chinese football. As both club owner and head coach, you'll develop and manage teams—either existing or custom—immersed in authentic Chinese football culture.

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 65.7% ★, Immersive Sim 17.4%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%, Sports 5.6%, 3D 3.5%

Extra Coin is a story-rich life sim set between the real world and a virtual utopia: explore the city, do activities, and face your opponents. Would you rather respect the Loop or break it to find your lost parents?

Why similar: Emotional 35.5%, Story Rich 19.1%, Exploration 16.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Stylized 10.7%

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: Emotional 36.1%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 13.1%, Stylized 11.3%

Immerse yourself in a colorful journey through universes that does not forgive any mistakes. Jump well in the ball parkour game, where falling can cost you everything!

Why similar: Exploration 30.3%, Sports 18.2%, Stylized 17.7%, 3D 17.4%, Funny 16.5%

Los Pilarcitos is a third-person game where the player must complete search missions and help other characters in the city. From a third-person perspective, the player can move, fight in melee combat, and drive vehicles.

Why similar: Cinematic 47.4%, Adventure 28%, Exploration 23.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Every choice matters!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 41.6%, Adventure 30.9%, Sports 25.5%, Singleplayer 2%

Coconut Simulator is a game in which you can become a coconut.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 36.3%, Story Rich 15.7%, Walking Simulator 15%, Exploration 13.5%, Adventure 12.4%

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.9%, Emotional 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Exploration 9.4%

Backyard Football 1999 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, scoring TDs with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter between Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!

Why similar: Sports 96.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%

XP Soccer is a love letter to the classic soccer games from the NES era!

Why similar: Football (Soccer) 87.4% ★, Sports 8.9%, Funny 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.

Why similar: Emotional 33.2%, Story Rich 17%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Stylized 14%, Exploration 9.9%

A short exploration game about poking around a convenience store and finding a gift with the help of its owner. But sometimes the perfect gift finds you.

Why similar: Adventure 48.2%, Dialogue Heavy 15.5%, First-Person 9.4%, Exploration 8.5%, 3D 7%

Travel on a wind-up boat and complete quests in the charming town of Whaleville located inside a whale.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.2%, Exploration 23.1%, Walking Simulator 22.1%, 3D 13.2%, Adventure 12.7%

"Is there a dead body who'd like to be buried in me?" This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he's an ancient tomb! As Kofun, interact with all sorts of characters and objects. Gain points and spend them on new skills and hints to show Kofun a world of new experiences!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38%, Exploration 17.8%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, 3D 10.2%

QT IS A 3 PART GAME ABOUT HANGING OUT IN CUTE PLACES AND FINDING YOUR FAVOURITE FRIENDS · ◡ ·

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Walking Simulator 27.7%, First-Person 22.6%, Funny 15.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%