- #1 Aspire: Ina's Tale
97% matchVery Positive83% of 470 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Puzzle 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the surreal atmosphere, female protagonist, and puzzle-platforming mechanics wrapped in a mysterious narrative.
- #2 Planet of Lana
96% matchVery Positive93% of 10,729 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Platformer 14%, Anime 10.1%, Puzzle 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly atmospheric 2D puzzle-platforming adventure with a young protagonist navigating a beautiful, mysterious world.
- #3 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
96% matchVery Positive95% of 838 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a deeply emotional story with clever puzzle-platforming mechanics set within a unique literary world.
- #4 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
95% matchVery Positive92% of 229 reviews2021
Dev: Monochrome ParisPub: Hatinh Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.3%, Platformer 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends puzzle-platforming with atmospheric storytelling and unique spatial mechanics.
- #5 Minute of Islands
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,012 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative-driven exploration and puzzle-solving experience with striking artistic direction.
- #6 If Found...
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,364 reviews2020
Dev: DREAMFEELPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Story Rich 12%, Casual 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the intimate visual novel storytelling style and emotional depth found in Evan's Remains.
- #7 Iconoclasts
93% matchVery Positive86% of 5,021 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a rich story-driven experience featuring a strong female protagonist and engaging gameplay mechanics.
- #8 GRIS
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 96,496 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 20.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a gorgeous, atmospheric journey focused on emotional storytelling and light platforming challenges.
- #9 A Rose in the Twilight
92% matchVery Positive85% of 526 reviews2017
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.1%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Anime 13.3%, Cute 10.9%, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer featuring a dark, atmospheric tone and a solitary female protagonist solving intricate rooms.
- #10 Neva
89% matchVery Positive94% of 10,720 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Atmospheric 9%, Puzzle 9%
Why You'll Like It: Crafts a deeply emotional and atmospheric journey with striking visuals and platforming elements.
- #11 Ever Forward
91% matchVery Positive82% of 289 reviews2020
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Casual 16.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle adventure game focused on solving isolated logic puzzles while unraveling a quiet sci-fi narrative.
- #12 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
90% matchVery Positive84% of 550 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a charming visual novel narrative with engaging puzzle-solving in a distinct artistic style.
- #13 Whispering Willows
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,900 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Anime 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-driven adventure featuring a young female protagonist uncovering dark mysteries.
- #14 The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
88% matchVery Positive89% of 1,439 reviews2018
Dev: White Owls Inc.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
J.J. scours Memoria Island to find her best friend, who has gone missing during a camping trip. In order to save her best friend, she puts her own body and life on the line, reviving infinitely, as she presses forward. Why did she go missing? What is going on in this world?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.9%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Anime 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer centered around a young woman navigating a bizarre, mysterious island to find someone important.
- #15 Puzzles For Clef
87% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2024
Dev: Weasel TokenPub: indie.io
Windows
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Platformer 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Logic 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy puzzle platformer with a cute aesthetic and engaging brain teasers.
- #16 With My Past
85% matchVery Positive95% of 355 reviews2024
Dev: Imagine Wings StudioPub: Edigger
Windows
"How should I face my past in my ever-changing life? "Collaborating with the shadow of the past to unravel allegorical puzzles, confront inner struggles, and explore the path of self-growth.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.1%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Puzzle 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A philosophical puzzle-platformer centered on manipulating time and clones to solve clever spatial challenges.
- #17 Ageless
86% matchMixed56% of 407 reviews2020
Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art puzzle-platformer featuring a female protagonist and unique mechanics revolving around aging plant life.
- #18 Rising Dusk
86% matchVery Positive81% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Stobie
Windows · Mac
An Anti-Coin Collection Platformer inspired by Japanese folktales. Befriend an assortment of ghosts and ghouls as you explore the world hidden in the dusk.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.3%, Platformer 32.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Indie 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art puzzle-platformer featuring a young girl trapped in a fantastical dream world.
- #19 Paper Trail
82% matchVery Positive95% of 981 reviews2024
Dev: Newfangled Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Logic 19.6%, Puzzle 14.5%, Colorful 11.3%, 2D 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, clever puzzle game where folding the environment guides the protagonist along her journey.
- #20 Eternal Hope
84% matchVery Positive83% of 451 reviews2020
Dev: Doublehit GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Eternal Hope is a puzzle platformer game that follows the story of Ti’bi – a boy who must embark on a journey of love and hope to find his beloved’s soul.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.3%, Platformer 22.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, 2D 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich puzzle-platformer where a grieving boy navigates a shadow world to bring back what he lost.
- #21 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,596 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 7.4%, Cute 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist navigating a stylized afterlife with platforming and action elements.
- #22 Munin
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,135 reviews2014
Dev: GojiraPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.6%, Platformer 18.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Casual 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on manipulating the environment to solve intricate physics-based platforming puzzles.
- #23 Paper Perjury
81% matchVery Positive89% of 235 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Logic 10.5%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel adventure that tests your deduction and puzzle-solving skills.
- #24 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
80% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Hongoneon
Windows
Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 8.6%, Cute 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure platformer with light puzzle elements and a casual pace.
- #25 Macrotis: A Mother's Journey
82% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2019
Dev: Proud DinosaursPub: Orsam Information Technologies
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Cute 11.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, emotional adventure puzzle game focused on overcoming environmental obstacles to reunite with loved ones.
- #26 Once Again
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,046 reviews2022
Dev: RB Wolf DesignPub: RB Wolf Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 82.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Make up for lost time with Once Again, If you could travel through time, who’s the first person you’d meet? An interactive story about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present... After meeting her, summer will never be the same again...Who is she, and what journey awaits you?
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.3%, Female Protagonist 24%, Story Rich 12.6%, Colorful 12%, Casual 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A short, touching visual novel experience emphasizing emotional storytelling and personal growth.
- #27 Assemble with Care
79% matchVery Positive90% of 11,126 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.3%, Casual 15.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, narrative-focused puzzle game about fixing objects and restoring connections.
- #28 An Octave Higher
81% matchVery Positive82% of 300 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Anime 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling visual novel that mirrors the narrative-heavy reading segments found in Evan's Remains.
- #29 Planet of Lana II
74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,069 reviews2026
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Mystery 8.9%, Anime 8.7%
- #30 Lighthouse of Guiding Flames
78% matchVery Positive89% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: TomoToroPub: NARRATIVE NINE LTD
Windows
Ethani lost her way and ended up at the Lighthouse. Where did she come from and where should she go? Explore this fantasy Visual Novel to reveal her past and set sail once more...
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Thriller 15%, Female Protagonist 13%, Anime 12%, Mystery 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven visual novel that delivers a quiet, story-focused experience.
- #31 OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,734 reviews2016
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 9.9%, Mystery 8.4%
- #32 The Almost Gone
76% matchVery Positive80% of 1,229 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Volcano
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.
Why similar: Mystery 22.7%, Puzzle 18.9%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Story Rich 14%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #33 Evergate
76% matchVery Positive94% of 203 reviews2020
Dev: Stone Lantern GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Puzzle 8.7%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #34 In His Time
75% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: TearyHand StudioPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.5%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #35 htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary
78% matchMixed68% of 636 reviews2016
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In the depths of a labyrinthine ruin, a young girl named Mion rises from a deep sleep. Lost, alone, and with no memory of how she got here or where her parents are, she is greeted by two fireflies—one composed entirely of light, and another who lurks among the shadows.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.7%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Anime 15.4%, Cute 13.8%, Puzzle 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer featuring a young girl guided through hazardous environments.
- #36 Etherborn
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 457 reviews2019
Dev: Altered MatterPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.3%, Platformer 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Puzzle 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #37 Romino's Adventure
75% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: InterDan
Windows · Linux
A blocky puzzle platformer adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.6%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #38 Lost Twins 2
73% matchVery Positive89% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Playdew
Windows · Mac
A cute yet challenging puzzle-platformer with a unique mechanic of moving the world itself to create new paths. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op mode to help Ben & Abi navigate this mysterious world. Test your logic skills by solving clever puzzles to help them find their way back home
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.5%, Logic 14.9%, Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 8.8%
- #39 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,390 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 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: Female Protagonist 17.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 10%, Puzzle 10%
- #40 My Adorable Ghost Story
69% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Mado games
Windows · Mac
A cowardly ghost needs your help to find peace. Complete his final wishes, get closer to him, and unravel the mystery of his death as you search for your own freedom in this short, story-driven adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Anime 12.5%, Mystery 12.3%
- #41 OneShot
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 65,379 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Story Rich 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Cute 13.4%, Puzzle 11.8%
- #42 Harmony's Odyssey
71% matchVery Positive93% of 618 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Logic 14.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Cute 11.1%
- #43 vivid/stasis
68% matchVery Positive94% of 3,998 reviews2025
Dev: Team VividstasisPub: Hajimeli
Windows
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 11.8%, Cute 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #44 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
74% matchVery Positive83% of 787 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Mystery 21.5%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Casual 13.7%, Adventure 8.6%
- #45 Murder by Numbers
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,692 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Logic 12.8%, Anime 10%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #46 Helen's Mysterious Castle
72% matchVery Positive93% of 969 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Anime 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Cute 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%
- #47 Celeste
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 147,901 reviews2018
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Why similar: Platformer 19.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%
- #48 Forgotton Anne
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,065 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Platformer 16%, Story Rich 14.9%, Anime 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%
- #49 Monospaced Lovers
69% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Scarlet String Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27%, Anime 12.6%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Cute 8.8%
- #50 Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells
67% matchVery Positive98% of 154 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Élan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deciding to break protocol to lend a helping wing, Rain, a flighty little courier takes a skittish girl by the name of Mila on an adventure through the inner workings of a mysterious post office. Together, they search for a letter containing the last words of someone who seemingly never existed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Anime 14%, Cute 10.8%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #51 No Case Should Remain Unsolved
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,733 reviews2024
Dev: Somi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Puzzle 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #52 Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond
73% matchMixed63% of 578 reviews2014
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Mystery 17.1%, Casual 15.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 8.6%
- #53 Even the Ocean
70% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Story Rich 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #54 Another Sight - Definitive Edition
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Great Wall StudiosPub: Fish Eagle
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A teenager who has lost her sight and a mysterious cat team up in a surreal fantasy adventure into the unexpected, weaving a tale that brings together some of the world’s greatest minds: Monet, Tesla, Edison and other historical cultural icons.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Platformer 14%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #55 Awareness Rooms
70% matchVery Positive82% of 578 reviews2016
Dev: GAME NA KIBUNPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
You find yourself in a room you know nothing of. As you examine the objects around you, your awareness rises and the room slowly comes into focus. Can you find your way out?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 10.6%
- #56 Heaven's Vault
68% matchVery Positive84% of 2,498 reviews2019
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Mystery 21.4%, Puzzle 13.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #57 Awakening Sarah
65% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Asteristic Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Awakening Sarah is a 2D platformer with emphasis on exploration. Unravel the dreams and realities of Sarah, a girl who's recovering from a coma, while helping her understand the world around her and herself.
Why similar: Platformer 23%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Cute 11.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #58 Fallow
67% matchVery Positive97% of 147 reviews2021
Dev: Ada Rook
Windows
Clinging to the memory of her vanished sisters, an isolated woman wanders a dying reality.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Mystery 10%
- #59 Fall into decay
66% matchVery Positive92% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: 灰房子工作室Pub: Gamera Games
Windows
名叫赛莉卡的少女某天在一间奇怪的宅邸中醒来，自己好像忘记了什么重要的事情，又似乎被卷入了什么事件之中…… 但首要的目的是找到逃离这里的方法。
Why similar: Thriller 20%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%
