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 12.3% ★, Magic 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Exploration 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this is the direct spiritual successor that expands on the typing-adventure formula in a lush, vibrant 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 31.5%, Adventure 26.8%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Epistory, this game features a fox protagonist and a heavy focus on atmospheric, nature-inspired exploration.

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: Female Protagonist 19.3%, Exploration 19.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Open World 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same sense of serene, atmospheric exploration and discovery found in the origami world of Epistory.

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 31.1%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Adventure 12.6%, RPG 9.1%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game shares a magical, narrative-rich tone and features a female protagonist on a journey of discovery.

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 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 13.8%, Colorful 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric puzzle-adventure game that relies on visual storytelling and exploration to guide the player through a beautiful world.

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% ★, Action 2.6%, Great Soundtrack 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the definitive classic for typing-based combat, offering a high-energy experience that mirrors the core mechanic of Epistory.

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 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 12.1%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful hand-drawn art style and fluid action-adventure gameplay that feels very similar to the aesthetic of Epistory.

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 32.4%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric platformer shares a focus on storytelling, cultural narrative, and a female protagonist's journey.

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%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Colorful 11.9%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, musical action-adventure game that blends puzzle-solving with a whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, Isometric 13.9%, RPG 12.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong narrative focus and a unique, colorful art style that complements its action-oriented gameplay.

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 27.3%, Female Protagonist 27.2%, Atmospheric 15%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric game that excels in character-driven narrative and supernatural mystery.

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 21.5%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Colorful 11.3%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a relaxing, highly atmospheric exploration experience that mirrors the sense of wonder found in Epistory.

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 30.3%, Story Rich 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that focuses on a charming, story-rich 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 25.8%, Story Rich 24.4%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A clever puzzle-adventure game that uses a time-loop mechanic to tell a deep, mystery-filled story.

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 44.8%, Action 16.9%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Singleplayer 13.2%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that balances challenging mechanics with a distinct, atmospheric world.

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 32.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A genre-bending adventure that pays homage to various game styles, much like the diverse gameplay shifts in 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 32.3%, Adventure 23.7%, Open World 18.2%, Action 11%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, accessible action-RPG that focuses on exploration and lighthearted adventure.

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

Why similar: Typing 78.2% ★, RPG 7%, Adventure 4.2%, Action 3.3%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that integrates typing mechanics into its combat and exploration systems.

Stories: The Path of Destinies is an Action RPG, an enchanted storybook filled with madcap fantasy tales, each told by a zippy narrator attuned to the player’s choices and actions.

Why similar: Adventure 69.4%, RPG 8.8%, Colorful 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features branching narratives and a colorful, fable-like aesthetic.

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 32%, Action 14.5%, Indie 12.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and a colorful, playful world design.

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 14.8%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 10.9%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of deckbuilding and action-adventure that relies on a narrator to drive the story forward.

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 19.5%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 14.3%, Isometric 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, casual adventure game that relies on atmosphere and visual storytelling over complex combat.

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 21.5%, Top-Down 13.5%, RPG 11.2%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that provides a fast-paced, top-down combat experience for players who enjoy the action side of Epistory.

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 22.2%, Narrative 18.7% ★, Story Rich 17.8%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused exploration game that excels at environmental storytelling in a sci-fi setting.

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 43%, RPG 38.3%, Singleplayer 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: A management simulation game that shares the indie, quirky charm found in many typing-centric titles.

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 24.8%, Story Rich 19.4%, Colorful 15.6%, RPG 14.3%, Exploration 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lore-rich fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes a strong, character-driven narrative.

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 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%

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 53.7%, Female Protagonist 27.8%, Singleplayer 13.9%, Action 2.4%, Indie 2.2%

Screencheat is a ridiculous competitive split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, so players are forced to look at each other’s screens to win. Supporting both local and online multiplayer, combat in Screencheat is fast and furious with a wide variety of one-hit kill weapons.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 58.9%, Action 27.7%, Singleplayer 13.4%

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 41.6%, Atmospheric 34.9%, Indie 17.7%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

Why similar: RPG 32%, Isometric 31%, Adventure 17.2%, Action 9.4%, Indie 4.7%

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 24%, Exploration 16.1%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Colorful 12.1%

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 91.3% ★, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions!

Why similar: RPG 23.9%, Magic 17.9%, Isometric 16.7%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 11%

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 19.6%, Exploration 14.3%, Story Rich 13.4%, Colorful 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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 35.3%, Singleplayer 21.1%

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 23% ★, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Story Rich 14.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 10%

Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Story Rich 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Female Protagonist 11%, Exploration 6.5%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Adventure 18.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Indie 9.4%

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 25.9%, Story Rich 20.8%, RPG 13.4%, Colorful 12.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is a tabletop adventure come to life! This fantasy solo RPG combines unique, simultaneous turn-based combat with a journey that changes based on each figurine you take into Firetop Mountain! Which hero will you take into Zagor's lair THIS time?

Why similar: Isometric 22.6%, RPG 19.2%, Story Rich 17.9%, Adventure 16%, Action 9.8%

Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.6%, RPG 21.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 11.5%, Story Rich 9.4%

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 32.1%, Indie 27.1%, Singleplayer 15.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Soundtrack 19.2% ★, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Story Rich 16.1%, RPG 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.3%

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%, Indie 26.9%, Singleplayer 22.2%, Adventure 4.9%, Story Rich 3.1%

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: Typing 69.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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 16.1%, Isometric 14.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Open World 9.5%

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 15%, Exploration 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%

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 25.7%, Isometric 20%, RPG 11.3%, Colorful 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Isometric 10.6%, RPG 8%

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: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Exploration 20%, Story Rich 14.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: Colorful 20.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Exploration 15.7%, Indie 8.2%

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 21.6%, RPG 19.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Open World 7%

12 is Better Than 6 is a dynamic top-down shooter with stealth elements, presented in a Wild West theme. The story puts you in the shoes of escaped slave fleeing to the United States in 1873.

Why similar: Action 26.9%, Atmospheric 17%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 9.9%

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.8%, Story Rich 25.1%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.

Why similar: Magic 24.4%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Exploration 16.4%, Colorful 11.1%, Adventure 9.7%

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 21.3%, Exploration 18.6%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%