- #1 Veil of the Skies
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Crescent Dial Games
Windows
A game that will break your heart! A deeply emotional, story-driven adventure set in a stunningly crafted post-apocalyptic world. Play as Sara, torn from her family during a brutal conflict, and embark on a journey of hope, loss, and discovery.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.7%, Emotional 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Third Person 11.1%
- #2 Haunted Record
96% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Heathersward
Windows
A 20 minute story about a mysterious ghost and an even more mysterious journalist.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 11.3%, Third Person 10.8%
- #3 SOWON
96% matchVery Positive87% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: PUMPKIM
Windows
In the middle of the night, while finding her parents, a girl falls to the toy world through attic locked for a long time. Will it be possible for her to find her parents and go back to her world? Let's solve some puzzles and explore the mysterious toy world.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.5%, Emotional 13.1%, Exploration 11.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 10.6%
- #4 Project Vesperi
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Last Praetorian Interactive LLC
Windows
Project Vesperi is a branching narrative sci-fi game where you play as Doctor Evelyn Roth, sent to investigate a potential sign of life on Venus. When an intruder threatens the only habitable station on the planet, your choices will shape the fate of those around you—and humanity itself.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Emotional 14.1%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Third Person 11.4%
- #5 Land of Infinite Dreams
94% 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.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.8%, Emotional 11.2%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, Mystery 10%
- #6 Dreamfall Chapters
94% matchVery Positive82% of 4,509 reviews2017
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.4%, Cinematic 13.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Third Person 9.7%
- #7 Syberia: The World Before
93% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Mystery 9.3%, Emotional 8.1%, Third Person 8%
- #8 Beyond: Two Souls
92% matchVery Positive88% of 39,194 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.6%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Emotional 9.7%
- #9 Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero
91% 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: Cinematic 19.1%, Third Person 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Emotional 10%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #10 A Plague Tale: Requiem
90% matchVery Positive91% of 24,285 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Emotional 10.4%, Exploration 8.5%
- #11 Altruism
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Adam Bond
Windows
Explore a mysterious land and help the people through your acts of altruism.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Third Person 18.3%, Exploration 13.8%, Emotional 12.2%, Mystery 10.3%
- #12 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
89% matchVery Positive84% of 3,927 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.8%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Cinematic 13.7%, Third Person 11.9%, Emotional 10.1%
- #13 Missed Call
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nimmen Studios
Windows
You have only days to pay off the debt on your newly bought mansion. Search for hidden treasure, solve puzzles, and whatever you do — Do not miss your wife's calls. Missing just one could end it all.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.8%, RPG 14%, Exploration 11.4%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 9%
- #14 Life is Strange Remastered
88% matchVery Positive91% of 9,009 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.5%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Cinematic 13.7%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #15 Life is Strange: Reunion
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,457 reviews2026
Dev: Deck Nine GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The saga of Max and Chloe, and the fate of Caledon, is yours to decide! Play as both Max and Chloe as an all-new story builds towards an epic climax. The fire will force Max and Chloe to make devastating decisions. Can they find a future together… Before everything burns?
Why similar: Cinematic 22.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Third Person 11.1%, Emotional 10.9%, Choices Matter 10.9%
- #16 姉妹道中千両箱 : Edo Village Nightmare
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BujinX
Windows
"Big Sister..." For some reason, the lonely young girl Onene feels she must have an older sister. Who exactly is Onene's sister? The mountain village where she was born and raised has become a mysterious labyrinth. Onene's journey to find her sister has only just begun...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.9%, Third Person 20.3%, Exploration 17.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%
- #17 Lost & Found: A This Bed We Made Story
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lowbirth Games
Windows
Lost & Found is a standalone, short story game taking place aboard a 1960s transatlantic ship. Play as Sophie Roy in her new job as a stewardess, and help solve a curious series of thefts in this narrative-driven mystery set after the events of This Bed We Made.
Why similar: Cinematic 19.8%, Third Person 11.3%, Emotional 10.4%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #18 Solitary Ash
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lupse Sergiu
Windows · Mac
Solitary Ash is a hybrid narrative adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Europe following a catastrophic event, with a focus on moral choices and exploration.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.6%, Third Person 12.5%, Drama 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Exploration 10.1%
- #19 Race for the Arctic
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Episod Studio
Windows
Race for the Arctic is a love letter to unsung heroes.
Why similar: Emotional 21.3%, Adventure 17.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Puzzle 15.8%, Story Rich 15%
- #20 Ahon
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KenkoMa
Windows
Ahon is a solo developed Filipino indie survival horror game that's inspired by real and historical/present events in the Philippines.
Why similar: Cinematic 30.4%, Third Person 16.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Puzzle 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #21 The Cost of Salvation
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mokou Games
Windows · Mac
The Cost of Salvation is a story-rich adventure about a being created to preserve the world’s balance. Awaken across centuries, form fragile bonds, and face the weight of sacrifice in a journey through time, memory, and the meaning of life itself.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.3%, Emotional 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 10%
- #22 Hanno: A Magical Tale
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Way Eleven
Windows
An unusual baby elephant. An orphaned teenager. A threat to everything they hold dear. Brought together by fate, they will fight and explore as one, uncovering the true cost of loyalty in this stunning and heartfelt action-adventure.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #23 Herdling
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 838 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Emotional 15.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%
- #24 Life is Strange: True Colors
82% matchVery Positive89% of 16,479 reviews2021
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.4%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Cinematic 13.4%, Emotional 10.6%, Third Person 10.3%
- #25 WILL: A Wonderful World / WILL:美好世界
81% matchVery Positive93% of 5,446 reviews2017
Dev: WMY Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become a god and help change the fate of people, even the world! In WILL: A Wonderful World, you will receive letters written by characters living in urban cities. By rearranging the order and combinations of sentences in these letters, you are going to alter the destiny of whomever that wrote them.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 14.6%, Emotional 12.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Exploration 9.3%
- #26 Awaken 8 : Fragments left behind
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heartily StudiosPub: Heartily studios
Windows
Emotions are illegal. Memories are erased. But eight lost souls are starting to remember. Awaken 8 is a dark cinematic RPG where every feeling could save or destroy you. Two worlds. One truth. Your past is the key
Why similar: Cinematic 25.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Third Person 12%, Choices Matter 8.9%, RPG 8.3%
- #27 声锁 Sound Lock
79% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: Nonhuman studio
Windows
"Sound Lock" is a multi-ending puzzle RPG game based on the perspective of a girl without a mouth. The story takes place in a world with hundreds of similar rooms, where the decorations are nostalgic. Explore rooms full of death traps and try to clear the fog to find the buried truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #28 HARU
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahmed SheehanPub: Spookulele Games
Windows · Mac
Night falls. Spirits rise. Some are friendly, and some are not. Journey into the Icelandic wilderness as Haru, a young girl searching for her lost sister. Play your harmonica to ward off ghosts looming over the forest. Experience a hauntingly beautiful story of trust, fear, and determination.
Why similar: Cinematic 29.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Third Person 15.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%
- #29 GEN-ABYSS
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BEELIEV Studio
Windows
The thriller horror mystery RPG.Influencer Feng Cimu itness her crew vanish one by one. As sinister phenomena relentlessly emerge, her descent into the mountain's secrets unravels a shocking conspiracy—while buried truths about her own past and identity begin clawing their way to the surface...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Emotional 10.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #30 Life is Strange: Double Exposure
77% matchMixed69% of 9,290 reviews2024
Dev: Deck Nine GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
When Max Caulfield finds her friend Safi dead in the snow, she tears open the way to a parallel timeline. Here, Safi is still alive - and still in danger! With her new power to Shift between two timelines – can Max solve and prevent the same murder?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.7%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Cinematic 12.1%, Third Person 10.9%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #31 Where We Went
76% matchPositive100% of 47 reviews2026
Dev: Oddcube Games
Windows
Where We Went is a narrative driven puzzle game. Step into the role of a mysterious character that can control ancient guardians to solve puzzles. Uncover the story behind your visit to the tomb and the reason for its existence!
Why similar: Cinematic 20.4%, Emotional 17%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 13.8%, Adventure 10.7%
- #32 I am OK
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cubidoo EntertainmentPub: tba
Windows
Join the talented photography student Neera on a captivating journey through her memories. Haunted by recurring nightmares, her life spirals into chaos, questioning everything. Involuntarily, she returns to a place she once left behind: her childhood home.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Emotional 16.3%, Drama 14.9%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #33 1414: Crossroads
78% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Neva CrossPub: TRP Games
Windows · Mac
Fight, forage, and cook on the way to discovering the roots of enlightenment as you help our hero locate the sacred scrolls. An RPG adventure, based on old-school, classic games.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.3%, Medieval 16.2%, Fantasy 15.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, RPG 10.9%
- #34 Escape the Huntsman
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JuegoPuego Software
Windows
Use your wits to help Elesa escape her confinement. Unravel the truth behind the Huntsman's behavior. Immerse yourself in this point and click adventure where choices matter.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Choices Matter 16.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Medieval 11.4%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #35 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
76% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Emotional 11.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Drama 10%
- #36 Burden of Truth
74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: RobProductions
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Cinematic 20.7%, Drama 12.3%, Investigation 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%, Exploration 9.7%
- #37 Sunken Dreams
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Calan Hilton
Windows
An atmospheric puzzle and exploration game from a solo developer. Explore an island ruin, and delve into the darkness with a cinematic camera system and realtime player decay.
Why similar: Cinematic 29%, Third Person 17.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Medieval 11%
- #38 Detective Agency: Murder at the Manor
75% matchMixed58% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: 吉祥如意工作室
Windows
The owner of the Golden Rose Manor died mysteriously in the secret room. Everyone in the manor has an alibi, but their speech is full of loopholes... You will go to the crime scene, search for clues, analyze the suspect's statement, make reasonable inferences, reveal the truth of the case!
Why similar: Third Person 15.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Drama 9.8%
- #39 The Well of Essenwood
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: 3 Wishes Games (PTY) LTD
Windows
Embark on an enchanting journey in a medieval fairytale land. Play as two main characters, Red Riding Hood and Bo-Peep. Each begins their own adventure, and eventually unite to unravel a sinister plot to seize the magical well in the Essenwoods, which contains the very essence of magic in the land.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.7%, Third Person 14.9%, Medieval 12.3%, Fantasy 11.2%, Mystery 10.7%
- #40 Broken Pieces
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 511 reviews2022
Dev: Elseware ExperiencePub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Third Person 12.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Investigation 8.5%
- #41 There You Are
73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Funky Dango
Windows
There You Are is an exploratory narrative game that features stop-motion-inspired graphic design and two endings from your choices and actions.
Why similar: Cinematic 30.9%, Exploration 14.1%, Adventure 14%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Puzzle 13.3%
- #42 Hope in the City
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.
Windows
17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover a dark world beneath the surface of her peaceful life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
Why similar: Cinematic 19.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Emotional 10.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Investigation 9.3%
- #43 她杀 - The Suspected Murder
71% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: 麻辣工作室 Spicy GamesPub: INDIECN
Windows
Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.
Why similar: Investigation 10.6%, Emotional 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #44 Frame of Mind - A game of thoughts.
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: made by betalarsPub: Polynormal Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Frame of Mind - A game of thoughts is a brief and cozy narrative game that lets you explore a character via thoughts and momentos you find in stages of their life. Its an introspective game, meant to share some experiences a peer-group of neurodivergent queers, including the dev, had growing up.
Why similar: Cinematic 22%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Emotional 12%, Choices Matter 10%, Drama 9.9%
- #45 This Bed We Made
70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,983 reviews2023
Dev: Lowbirth Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Cinematic 21.9%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Third Person 12.9%, Investigation 9.3%
- #46 The Rule Of SHE
69% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: HaiBin studio
Windows
A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.9%, Drama 16.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Fantasy 12.1%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #47 Point Zero: Victoria
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RosyGame
Windows · Mac
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Cinematic 15.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Investigation 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Drama 10%
- #48 Sinner’s Ridge
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bitter Bat Productions
Windows
Explore a haunting "Sin City" where you will enter past realities, battle fierce enemies, and solve intricate puzzles in this survival-horror game inspired by classics of the 90s and early 2000s with a new and untraditional story.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Emotional 10.3%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #49 The Dawning
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Beau YotkaPub: Yotka Games LLC
Windows
The Dawning is a first-person puzzle mystery game. Play as Detective Madison as he searches 7 beautifully crafted areas for clues to catch a killer. Use stealth to sneak past deadly enemies. Solve complex puzzles to access new areas, progress the rich storyline, and obtain key items.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.2%, Emotional 12.4%, Drama 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #50 EDENGATE: The Edge of Life
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 224 reviews2022
Dev: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mia Lorenson, wakes up in an abandoned hospital full of questions. What happened to her? What happened to the world? Edengate: The Edge of Life is an interactive experience reflecting on feelings of uncertainty, isolation and hope in the face of devastation.
Why similar: Third Person 15.8%, Emotional 11.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Drama 10.7%
- #51 Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,204 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Story Rich 16.6%, Third Person 15.6%, Adventure 15.4%, Fantasy 12.8%
- #52 Deliver Us Home
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KeokeN Interactive
Windows
Deliver Us Home is a solitary sci-fi experience where one astronaut works to secure a home and new future for humanity.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.7%, Third Person 13.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Emotional 10.5%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #53 Heartworm
67% matchVery Positive87% of 451 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent AdinolfiPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.
Why similar: Cinematic 19.9%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Third Person 12.3%, Emotional 12.1%, Mystery 9.5%
- #54 Dreams of Ylina
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: pangoweb
Windows
Ann awakes on the island of Ylina. No one has ever seen her and she doesn't remember anything. Yet, Ylina is the last land on Earth...Explore the island of Ylina and find out about Ann's past in this adventure/action game!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.9%, Third Person 14.3%, Exploration 12.8%, Fantasy 11.6%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #55 Wonderfall
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ATTABOY INTERACTIVE
Windows
Paris, 1920. The city is collapsing into sand. Play as Léon, an orphan able to manipulate sand, as you explore a reimagined Paris consumed by Entropy. A story-rich narrative adventure where exploration reveals what happened to the city and what still lies beneath its ruins.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.1%, Third Person 12.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Emotional 9.8%, Drama 9.4%
- #56 Dahlia View
68% matchVery Positive85% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.2%, Third Person 10.8%, Investigation 10.3%, Drama 9.8%, Mystery 8.8%
- #57 下九泉
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LazyBoy
Windows · Mac
《下九泉》是一款国产剧情向解谜游戏。主角孟存真死后魂归地府,成为行走于九泉的实习判官。孟存真从一个因受诅咒而不能入轮回的亡魂展开调查,追寻亡者被诅咒的真相。游戏围绕人性中“贪、嗔、痴、慢、疑”展开5个截然不同的单元故事。不到最后一刻,你永远想不到事件背后令人细思极恐的真相…
Why similar: Mystery 14.2%, Drama 12.1%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #58 Lies as a Starting Point
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Mamekujira
Windows
The story revolves around a conversation between the main character Kanata and the main heroine Nozomi on a train. The story branches into three different routes (junior high school, high school and university) by following Nozomi's past. The heroine and protagonist differ depending on the chapter.
Why similar: Cinematic 33.2%, Emotional 22.3%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 6.7%
- #59 Agni: Village of Calamity
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Separuh Interactive
Windows
Agni, a determined investigator from a covert Indonesian police unit who defied orders and ventures into a remote village despite ominous warnings. What begins as an unauthorized investigation quickly plunges Agni into a horrifying reality
Why similar: Cinematic 17.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Third Person 15.3%, Exploration 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%
- #60 The Lone Grove
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sopinha Games
Windows
After his father's death, a young man discovers records of a forest where his father used to camp. In search of connection and understanding, he decides to explore the area. Among the ancient trees, he uncovers forgotten memories and mysteries to unravel.
Why similar: Emotional 19.2%, Adventure 15.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Puzzle 15.1%, Drama 13.3%