- #1 SeaRing
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SeaRing Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D, top-down, action/puzzle game with absolutely no ghosts.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Magic 10.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Cute 8.7%
- #2 Crown of Thorns
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Tangled Web Games
Windows
An atmospheric, top-down mystery/adventure game. Explore parallel versions of an old castle: one pristine, one ruined. Study scripture and lore, solve riddles, unearth secrets, dispel magic barriers. Find, confront, and defeat what lurks beyond the seal in the throne room.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.2%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Puzzle 14%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #3 Lunar Miner
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ahmed Shahin
Windows
Mine, upgrade, and explore as you journey toward the moon. With the help of Astra, the AI in your suit, gather resources, build your ship, and face the emotional cost of chasing your dreams. Will reaching the top bring you happiness, or leave you questioning everything?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 29.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Fantasy 8%
- #4 The Land Forgotten
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daria
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hand-painted adventure puzzle game where language is magic. Explore a mysterious land, decipher ancient scripts, and solve language-based puzzles to uncover the secrets of a lost civilization.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.1%, Puzzle 17.4%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #5 Resonance of the Ocean
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,275 reviews2022
Dev: Image Labo
Windows · Mac
Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.2%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Puzzle 11.6%, Cute 10.1%, Exploration 8.2%
- #6 ReDrawn: The Painted Tower Collector's Edition
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
When art becomes reality…
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.3%, Linear 13.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Cute 10%
- #7 Witchy Witch
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameLoom Studio
Windows
A single player adventure game where you take the role of a witch. Explore the world, solve puzzles and restore your shattered cauldron.
Why similar: Magic 16.4%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Fantasy 9.7%, Cute 9.1%
- #8 Sly Crow
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SlyCrowGames
Windows · Mac
A humorous 2D point-and-click adventure in a bright post-zombie world. Play as Zoti, a sarcastic zombie farm girl, and chase a crow who stole your dad’s brain - with a goose sidekick who helps… loudly.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.1%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Puzzle 16.5%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #9 Tulip
91% matchVery Positive99% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: ashleyypox
Windows
You are a very sad bunny. You cannot stop crying. You might have to drink something gross. You are Tulip. Wander through a storybook countryside, gather ingredients for a strange brew, and get to know your adorable animal neighbors in an odd quest to alleviate your incurable sadness.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.8%, Cute 14.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Casual 8.7%
- #10 Nadaca
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nadaca Studio
Windows · Mac
Discover the world of Nadaca, meet emotionally rich characters and help them express their feelings through conversations, mini-games and a plant-growing system.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Lore-Rich 16%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #11 Secrets of Wynne
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Method Monkey LLC
Windows
A puzzle adventure game about exploration and discovery. Wander an open world dense with surprises. Challenge your wits against puzzles of all varieties. Meet charming characters that bring personality to your travels. Use all the tools at your disposal to unravel the Secrets of Wynne.
Why similar: Puzzle 14.1%, Exploration 13.5%, Magic 11.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #12 Tiny Echo
89% matchVery Positive87% of 792 reviews2017
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Hand-drawn 16%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Cute 11%, Puzzle 10.5%, Exploration 8.6%
- #13 CAASI remade
89% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: nahCeYmiK
Windows
본 게임은 '캐시'라는 어린 아이를 행복한 결말까지 인도하는 게임입니다. 처음 보는 곳에서 눈을 뜬 캐시는 당신의 인도를 따라 행복한 결말을 향해 나아갑니다. 어딘가 무섭고 서늘하지만, 그럼에도 아이에게 친절한 세계를 둘이서 함께 모험합니다.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22%, Exploration 18.1%, Puzzle 16.3%, Story Rich 8%, 2D 7%
- #14 Neocense
88% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Tired Tortoise TribePub: Tired Tortoise Tribe
Windows
You explore the world of Cha as Amori, who has the ability to switch to the Realm of Living and the Realm of Passing. Switch between the realms to complete puzzles, perform spirit rituals and fight The Hunters in unique puzzle combat.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.3%, Puzzle 19.9%, Exploration 16.8%, Linear 8.7%, 2D 7.6%
- #15 Epiphany City
87% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: Big Shield Games
Windows · Mac
Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.6%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Exploration 9.5%
- #16 Blackberry the Witch: Journey
86% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Creepybox Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on an adventure with the young witch Blackberry!
Why similar: Magic 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Linear 12.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Cute 9.8%
- #17 Messorem
86% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Slime Interactive
Windows
An emotional journey about death, family and acceptance. Step into this thrilling narrative driven Action-RPG to experience an exciting combat system and a story tackling deep themes.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.8%, Linear 12.3%, Exploration 10.7%, Fantasy 9.6%, Magic 9%
- #18 Path Of Becoming
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chimera Team
Windows
Path of Becoming is a quest adventure in which you have to travel to the mysterious world of the magical Grimoire!
Why similar: Magic 15%, Linear 13.3%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #19 Wintersdawn in the Deep
84% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Western Deep, LLCPub: Sunsgrove Studios, LLC
Windows
Delve into a mysterious forest and solve a woodland murder in this snackable "adventure short story" inspired by the dark fantasy worlds of 80's animation and the vibrant pixel art of late-80's EGA PC adventures!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.2%, Linear 13.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Cute 10.3%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #20 Ranger Quest: The Adventure Begins
84% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Colin HamiltonPub: Minotaur Maze Engine
Windows
The adventure begins by navigating your way through the Sanctuary of the Orbs. A mysterious quest, the elemental orbs lying in wait for the ranger to claim and an ancient map to be remade. The Sanctuary of the Orbs is no ordinary building as the corridors twist and turn like a maze.
Why similar: Puzzle 17.3%, Magic 13.5%, Fantasy 12.4%, Linear 11.7%, Adventure 11.3%
- #21 Slider
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 616 reviews2024
Dev: boomo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time.
Why similar: Puzzle 13.7%, Magic 11.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Linear 9.4%
- #22 Ghost of Fall
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Karibu Digital Entertainment
Windows
Deeply atmospheric and personal journey of a strange, strange man - with handcrafted music, visuals, dialogue, and challenges. All in the form of a 2D adventure game with plesant puzzles and rhythm-based fights.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.9%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Cute 7.7%
- #23 Wind Peaks
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 355 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.7%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Linear 12.8%, Exploration 11.5%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #24 Terramystra
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarSword Games
Windows
Terramystra is a 3D fantasy puzzle-adventure game, where you play as a magical rock golem called Pebble and collect smaller magical rocks to solve puzzles, defeat guardian bosses, and restore the magical balance of the world! Collect rocks for your party and throw them to uncover what lies ahead.
Why similar: Exploration 14.9%, Cute 14.8%, Puzzle 14.4%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Magic 9.7%
- #25 Ranger Quest: The Elemental Orbs
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Colin HamiltonPub: Minotaur Maze Engine
Windows
Disaster has befallen you, but hope is not lost. Explore the libraries and learn the ancient incantations to unlock the full power of the Elemental Orbs. Completing your epic quest requires a showdown with the evil Grand Mage Marduk in his magical fortress.
Why similar: Puzzle 17.6%, Exploration 15.7%, Magic 12.4%, Linear 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #26 SCP: JOSIE
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WrenseyPub: Affray Interactive
Windows
Play as Josie, aka SCP-529—an anomalous cat that is not all there, literally—as she explores the mysterious Site-17 and beyond. Set in the expansive and collaboratively created SCP universe, let curiosity lead your path.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Linear 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%
- #27 TimeOut
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: post_scriptum3
Windows
This world's time is inexorably running out, and with each day it grows more unstable. Thus, the Keeper of Time decides to take extreme measures and summon a savior from another world. However... Things didn't go entirely according to plan...
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Linear 8.9%
- #28 SkyVeil
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PMF Top Joy Games
Windows
SkyVeil is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre — and a moving, artful tale told entirely through illustration. Arrange and combine illustrated panels to awaken an ancient city hidden in the clouds — and uncover the secret it has kept for centuries.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.9%, Puzzle 20.2%, Casual 9.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 9.4%
- #29 Uproot
79% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Strongshell Software
Windows
Uproot is an indie point-and-click adventure and puzzle game. Help Ygg the mandrake reclaim his special purple leaf stolen by the Rat King.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.8%, Puzzle 12.6%, Linear 11.7%, Cute 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #30 幻夜图书馆 - Library of Phantom Night
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 可爱因子工作室Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
Alice, a Magic Academy student, seeks to stay at the Grand Library but fails to secure a recommendation despite Chelsea’s help. As she leaves in disappointment, an unfamiliar version of the library appears before her…
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.4%, Magic 16.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, Exploration 9.1%
- #31 Nevertales: Faryon Collector's Edition
78% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you claim your powers and save your mom in time?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Exploration 14.7%, Puzzle 14.1%, Linear 14%, Magic 8.4%
- #32 Epiphany City: Prologue
77% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: David ElliotPub: Big Shield Games
Windows · Mac
A preview for Epiphany City- a creative puzzle game where you use magical picture frames to manipulate the world. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she imagines new objects & reframes old ones to fulfill a sacred prophecy. Turn paintings to real life, change time, & save the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.6%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 11.1%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #33 Jigsaw Stories
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Neo Passion
Windows
Solve seductive jigsaw puzzles to progress intimate stories and hotter scenes with 6 unique characters, each with their own in-depth story arc. Smooth snaps, satisfying clicks, and countless wild scenes await!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Cute 8.7%, Linear 8.4%
- #34 What Happened to Penelope Rose?
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Trains In Space
Windows
Explore an abandoned mansion, solve puzzles, find secrets, and discover what happened to Penelope Rose in this 2D mystery adventure.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.4%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #35 The Lost Lunch
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Forge Studios
Windows
In this First-Squirrel perspective Environmental Puzzle Game, your son has forgotten his lunch! The only problem: he's climbing the Great Tree today! As a caring squirrel mother you are determined to solve your way up the fantastical Great Tree to reunite lunch with an empty belly.
Why similar: Puzzle 20%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Magic 16.8%, Fantasy 13.7%, Linear 13.5%
- #36 Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened
73% matchVery Positive91% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Cortopia StudiosPub: Beyond Frames
Windows
Down the Rabbit Hole is an adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Puzzle 15.7%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Cute 11.7%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #37 Room 40
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 106 reviews2019
Dev: Silhouette Valley Games
Windows
Room 40 is a puzzle game about learning to decipher and decode secret messages. Learn to break various methods of encryption used throughout history. Starting with basic methods used in ancient Greece and the advancement of these methods all the way through to complex ciphers used in WWII.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.5%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Indie 18.6%, Cute 12.2%, 2D 8.3%
- #38 Quartet
73% matchVery Positive96% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Linear 12.9%, Magic 10.8%, Exploration 9.4%
- #39 Elements Destiny
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShrooMoon UGPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Use the power of the elements and face your destiny. Elements Destiny is a 2D Fantasy RPG with pixelated retro visuals. An emotional journey with a deep story, challenging turn based combat and handcrafted artworks. And yes, the soundtrack is massive!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.8%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Magic 12.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #40 Deep in the Woods
74% matchVery Positive79% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
The Deep Forest tells a classical tale of searching for family. Players will experience the changing seasons throughout the game and explore enchanting scenes depicting each season.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.6%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Puzzle 13.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #41 Little Girls Escapeventures
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Marine Minors
Windows · Mac · Linux
The girls face some slightly dangerous and perilous situations. Use your wits to overcome them. But it won't be easy, you know? Now, witness the fate of these slightly retro girls with your own hands.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.6%, Exploration 18.6%, Cute 14%, Adventure 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13%
- #42 ISOLAND PUMPKIN TOWN
71% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
ISOLAND Pumpkin Town? What the hell kind of game is this and what does it have to do with ISOLAND, Mr Pumpkin.
Why similar: Exploration 20.5%, Puzzle 18.3%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Cute 14.8%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #43 Punzel
72% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Greater Games
Windows
Imagine you are a captured princess...but the hero never arrives. Join Punzel in her adventure of trying to escape her tower prison. Experience the boredom of captivity, the daily frustrations of haggling with your captors and crows. Lots of crows.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.2%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 9.9%, Exploration 8.5%
- #44 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
70% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Youth Gaming
Windows
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: Lore-Rich 23.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Magic 12.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Cute 8.4%
- #45 The Long Farewell
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 宋夏制作组 SONGXIA_official
Windows
一部以女性成长为主线、以女性命运为切口展开的民国群像视觉小说。民国十三年,顾念之为摆脱包办婚姻孤身南下。她以为逃离牢笼便能获得自由,可等待她的,是码头的骗局、工厂女工的血泪、军阀混战的硝烟,以及三个截然不同的男人……可在这山河破碎的年代,当一个女人想要主宰自己的命运时,她要付出什么样的代价?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 29.9%, Female Protagonist 22%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Exploration 5.4%
- #46 Maid In Wonderland
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabiszon
Windows
Your fate, your duty, your - - - - - - - / - - - -.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.9%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #47 Crazy Destruction
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: SomSmolGeims
Windows
Crazy Destruction is a 3D physics puzzle game in which fun and exciting levels of varying difficulty await you! Take control of a mechanical cannon and destroy everything in your path! Using tactics and thinking, calculate every shot you take, because you're running out of ammunition!
Why similar: Exploration 24.4%, Linear 23.1%, Puzzle 21.6%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 8.7%
- #48 Gazelle in a Winter Coat
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Box of Mushrooms
Windows
Gazelle in a Winter Coat is a story-exploration game with narrative puzzles and deep characters. Play through memories of Rene's adventure to find his mysteriously-vanished Big Bro in a looming-but-whimsical, mundane-but-magical, pixel and ink world.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.7%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Cute 10.9%, Magic 10.8%
- #49 HipWitch
70% matchVery Positive92% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Hip Sword
Windows · Mac
HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.2%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Exploration 14%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #50 RoleBreakers: A Stolen Crown
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knights of the Island
Windows · Mac
Gather a party of unlikely allies, overcome many obstacles, and collect the realm’s gifted flowers in this hand-drawn RPG! RoleBreakers is an adventure across a realm of eccentric kingdoms, inspired by classic RPGs and nostalgic animation.
Why similar: Exploration 24.2%, Puzzle 15.3%, Linear 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Cute 9.8%
- #51 What Never Was
69% matchVery Positive95% of 5,100 reviews2019
Dev: Acke Hallgren
Windows · Mac · Linux
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.6%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 12.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Magic 8.5%
- #52 Coraland: the worst rescuer
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: In developmentPub: Coraland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coraland is a puzzle adventure game where we follow Joris, a good for nothing rescuer on her first adventure to save Pon-Pon island from imminent danger. The controls are simple and the puzzles have been designed to be accessible for all ages, without outside knowledge to solve them.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Puzzle 15.2%, Linear 15.2%, Cute 12.2%, Hand-drawn 12%
- #53 Braise
68% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Cholokew
Windows
Dive into the fantasy world of Braise, a narrative adventure game. Explore the Dragon’s Valley and complete quests and puzzles to uncover the mysteries it holds.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Magic 13.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #54 Slice of Sea
68% matchVery Positive90% of 621 reviews2021
Dev: Mateusz Skutnik
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.4%, Lore-Rich 15%, Puzzle 14.7%, Exploration 13.3%, Linear 6.9%
- #55 Carto
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,355 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Hand-drawn 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Cute 12.9%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 11.5%
- #56 Estória
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Jonathan Jahnke
Windows · Mac
An epic 2D coming of age adventure story, similar in style to Sierra and LucasArts classics like "King's Quest." Use items to solve puzzles, talk to characters, and unravel the mystery threatening the Kingdom of Estória. *iPhone / iPad version available on the App Store.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.8%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #57 魔法少女パラノイド
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 水菓子みぞれ
Windows
引きこもり気味の高校2年生、主人公の『夢宮める』はある日魔法使いである『ミュリィ』に助けられ、魔法少女になることに。 人々の心を悪に変える『バグ』と戦う魔法少女となっためるはこの世界の『悪』と対峙する事になる。 『バグ』と呼ばれる怪物と戦う、かわいくて不穏な魔法少女RPG。
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Exploration 12.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, 2D 8.6%
- #58 Wünderpack
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Dawn Sword Studios
Windows
Cute physics game about managing your backpack and keeping your adventuring party happy, created by a husband and wife team!
Why similar: Magic 13.7%, Casual 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Cute 11.1%
- #59 Sonnet
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Antique Song
Windows
Transport a magical flower across scenic lands, encounter strange travelers, and uncover the kingdom’s secrets in this sprawling medieval roadtrip.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.1%, Magic 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Exploration 12.7%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #60 Ittle Dew
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,344 reviews2013
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Puzzle 23.3%, Adventure 12.3%, Cute 12.1%, Indie 10.3%