Games Like Epistory - Typing Chronicles

Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.

Why similar: Typing 46.8% ★, Narrative 12.5% ★, Magic 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Exploration 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this is the spiritual successor to Epistory that expands on the typing-based exploration and RPG mechanics.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Exploration 19.4%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Open World 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same sense of wonder, exploration, and freedom within a stylized, low-poly world.

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Adventure 26.5%, Atmospheric 21.8%, Indie 14%, Singleplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the atmospheric, nature-focused puzzle-adventure vibe and features a stunning, hand-painted art style.

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: Exploration 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 13.5%, Colorful 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the emotional, narrative-driven exploration and beautiful, vibrant art style found in Epistory.

Typing of the dead: Overkill fuses the horror and comedy of the legendary House of the Dead series with unique typing mechanics in order to deliver a truly original gaming experience! This gruesome shooter puts you in the middle of a mutant outbreak in Bayou county.

Why similar: Typing 96.1% ★, Action 2.6%, Great Soundtrack 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the definitive classic for typing-based combat, matching the core mechanic of using your keyboard to defeat enemies.

Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Typing 78.4% ★, RPG 7%, Adventure 4.1%, Action 3.2%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon crawling with typing mechanics for a similar gameplay loop that rewards fast and accurate typing.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Exploration 25.8%, Isometric 19.8%, RPG 11.3%, Colorful 10.6%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar sense of discovery and mystery within a beautifully crafted, isometric world.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.3%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on narrative, atmosphere, and a unique cultural perspective through a beautiful platforming adventure.

In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.

Why similar: Magic 31.4%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Adventure 12.3%, RPG 9.1%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a magic-based combat system and a female protagonist in a fantasy setting that emphasizes creative spellcasting.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar focus on atmospheric storytelling and stunning, artistic visuals that evolve as you progress.

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.7%, RPG 24%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in a magical, painterly world with a heavy focus on story and atmosphere.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.4%, Female Protagonist 27.2%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the story-rich, atmospheric, and character-driven nature of the narrative experience.

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Story Rich 24.7%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 11.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique time-loop puzzle mechanic wrapped in a distinct, artistic aesthetic that rewards careful observation.

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.5%, Story Rich 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Adventure 11%, Colorful 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the magical, nature-inspired adventure and a unique, stylized art direction that feels like a living painting.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Story Rich 24.7%, Exploration 18.3%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on emotional narrative and exploration in a beautiful, hand-drawn world that prioritizes the player's journey.

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores different gameplay styles within a single adventure, much like the evolving world of Epistory.

The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!

Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Adventure 23.3%, Open World 18.1%, Action 10.8%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, accessible action-adventure game with a focus on exploration, magic, and a lighthearted fantasy world.

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Adventure 29.9%, Story Rich 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure game with a strong focus on narrative, character, and hand-drawn art.

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Isometric 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Colorful 12%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines musical elements and puzzle-solving in a surreal, hand-drawn world that feels very similar to an interactive storybook.

Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

Why similar: Soundtrack 22.5% ★, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 14.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, top-down action-adventure game with a focus on story and a distinct, atmospheric world.

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful pixel art and a strong focus on narrative-driven exploration in a world filled with magic.

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.

Why similar: RPG 16.2%, Isometric 14.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Open World 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure experience with exploration and puzzle-solving that feels reminiscent of traditional fantasy quests.

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Story Rich 21%, RPG 13.6%, Colorful 12.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, rhythm-based adventure that prioritizes atmosphere, music, and a surreal narrative.

Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.

Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Action 14.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends card-based mechanics with action-adventure, similar to the unique genre-bending nature of the seed game.

Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

Why similar: Exploration 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Story Rich 20.9%, Colorful 17.7%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, exploration-heavy platformer with a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic and a focus on discovery.

Welcome to Glass Masquerade - an artistic puzzle game inspired by Art Deco & stained glass artisans of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to unveil clocks and themes exhibited by various cultures of the world at the 'International Times Exhibition'

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.2%, Atmospheric 35.9%, Indie 18.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the relaxing, puzzle-oriented, and visually striking aspects of the experience.

As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Exploration 16.1%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Colorful 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on emotional, atmospheric exploration and survival in a natural world from a unique perspective.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44%, Action 14.2%, RPG 12.2%, Adventure 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with a meta-narrative that plays with the player's expectations and story progression.

Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!

Why similar: RPG 26%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a distinct, stylized world with strategic gameplay and a focus on character-driven storytelling.

Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.

Why similar: Adventure 43.9%, Action 16.6%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Singleplayer 13.6%, Indie 10.1%

The massive sequel to the original cult classic! Plan your menu, decorate your restaurant, cook hundreds of foods, and for the first time ever - earn medals by mastering dozens of themed restaurants!

Why similar: Typing 85.7% ★, Colorful 8.7%, Action 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Unbox: Newbie's Adventure is a 90s style 3D platformer about the ultimate postal service, self-delivering cardboard boxes! Unbox: Newbie's Adventure has giant worlds full of challenges, collectibles and boxy boss battles!

Why similar: Open World 37%, Adventure 31.6%, Action 14.4%, Indie 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 52.4%, Female Protagonist 28.3%, Singleplayer 14.6%, Action 2.4%, Indie 2.3%

Run, jump and butt-slide into the glorious toy-filled world of Action Henk! Become a master of momentum and defy physics as you race against a band of ragged 90s action figures to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all!

Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%

Hungry? Take your restaurant from a one star abomination to a five star wonder in Cook, Serve, Delicious! Plan your menu, upgrade your equipment, and master challenges with easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay!

Why similar: Typing 91.1% ★, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 3%

Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! is a wacky simulation game where you manage your very own weapon shop and expand its business across an incredible potato world.Use your potato smiths to forge weapons and sell them to questing heroes.

Why similar: Indie 44.7%, RPG 37%, Singleplayer 18.3%

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Moddable 35% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Top-Down 13.8%, RPG 11.3%, Action 10.3%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: RPG 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 12%, Exploration 10.1%

From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

Why similar: Exploration 21.7%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Colorful 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%

When Humanity was created,the Goddess of Life challenged us to define our own purpose. This sparked 5,000 years of war that you, as a Kori-Odan, must end. Master your legacy through visceral Anime-style combat and deep narrative stakes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.7%, Story Rich 22.6%, Colorful 18.3%, RPG 16.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.4%, Atmospheric 15%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Isometric 14.2%

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: Female Protagonist 22.1%, Narrative 18.5% ★, Story Rich 18%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 9.9%

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Adventure 18.2%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Indie 9.7%

Build railways, manage traffic and stay accident-free. Play in Europe, America, Japan and USSR in 1830-2020. Complete the story mode from the Gold Rush of 1849 to the first manned spaceflight, and then explore the random mode. Management. Construction. Trains. Welcome to Train Valley!

Why similar: Top-Down 43.6%, Indie 35.2%, Singleplayer 21.2%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, RPG 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 6.1%

Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy.

Why similar: Soundtrack 32.8% ★, Exploration 23.1%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 10.7%, Open World 10.4%

Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29%, RPG 17.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.8%

A hand-drawn tribute to hilarious '90s adventure games (with none of the accompanying frustration). Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 11.8%

In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.

Why similar: RPG 31.6%, Adventure 25.9%, Exploration 23.6%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 7.2%

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: Action 43.3%, Indie 28.3%, Singleplayer 23.5%, Adventure 4.9%

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 44.6% ★, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Colorful 10%, Atmospheric 8.7%

World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.

Why similar: Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 12.5%, RPG 12%, Action 8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Isometric 31.6%, Indie 27.8%, Singleplayer 15.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.9%, Exploration 21.9%, RPG 19.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Open World 7%

Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

Why similar: Indie 35.9%, Great Soundtrack 28.3%, Singleplayer 27.2%, Top-Down 8.7%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Story Rich 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Exploration 16.3%, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.4%, Exploration 14.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, Colorful 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Story Rich 14.4%, Isometric 14.1%, RPG 12.9%, Indie 7.5%