
A 2D platform journey within the mind of a person struggling with mental issues such as anxiety and depression.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Emotional, Story Rich, Psychological, Philosophical.

A 2D platform journey within the mind of a person struggling with mental issues such as anxiety and depression.

Echoes from Liminality
Wander in the Threshold, where your memories are the key. Can you face what still lingers ? An emotional story-driven exploration game in eerie liminal spaces.

Joyful Masks
Step into the subconscious mind of a brilliant professor, where memories twist, logic bends, and hidden truths await discovery through intricate puzzles
Wander in the Threshold, where your memories are the key. Can you face what still lingers ? An emotional story-driven exploration game in eerie liminal spaces.
Why similar: Narration 17.4%, Philosophical 16.8%, Psychological 12.5%, Emotional 11.2%, Surreal 8%
Step into the subconscious mind of a brilliant professor, where memories twist, logic bends, and hidden truths await discovery through intricate puzzles
Why similar: Philosophical 24.8%, Psychological 18.7%, Narration 11.9%, Emotional 10.3%, Surreal 9.6%
This is the story of a fragile alien climbing through strange worlds in search of home. A journey of symbols and emotions, where every step forward carries the weight of healing.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.1%, Narration 21.9%, Emotional 13.5%, Drama 12.4%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
A short 10 minute visual novel about being a fragment in the universe and trying to find a way out of the ****.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.4%, Psychological 18.9%, Surreal 12.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Dark 10.5%
Lost in the kingdom of the white beast, will you find your way out? The Perfect Pencil is a story-driven action platformer that throws you into the innermost depths of the human mind. Navigate surreal worlds punctuated by bizzare personalities, tense boss battles and secrets. She’s waiting for you.
Why similar: Psychological 17.7%, Narration 13.3%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Dark 9%
A symbolic story where you play as a stranger searching for peace in this wretched world. You will wander through the dying land, finding yourself in different situations where evil forces will try to stop you by using your fears, doubts, and weaknesses.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.3%, Narration 18.8%, Psychological 17.2%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
「For Stella」is an interactive narrative game centered around psychological disorders. “Why would someone who has spent their entire life suppressing their emotions suddenly pull you aside to talk about love?”
Why similar: Philosophical 28%, Narration 17.3%, Psychological 16%, Emotional 14.1%, Drama 11.7%
Step into the space between subconscious and reality. Explore strange liminal worlds, solve sound-driven puzzles, and unravel the secrets behind the enigmatic device left by a vanished scientist.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.5%, Psychological 16.6%, Dark 8.7%, Adventure 7.6%, Surreal 7.5%
This is the story of Mark's life...
Why similar: Philosophical 23.3%, Psychological 17.3%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Drama 10.8%, Emotional 10.3%
A minimalist journey though life.
Why similar: Philosophical 26%, Narration 14.1%, Psychological 13.1%, Emotional 12.1%, Surreal 11.3%
Back Then is a first-person narrative game taking place in the mind of Thomas Eilian, an elderly writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
Why similar: Philosophical 20%, Psychological 15.9%, Narration 15.6%, Emotional 11.1%, Drama 9.1%
Guide a small character through platforming and puzzle levels that explore the emotions of a toxic relationship. Uncover harrowing real quotes shared by those who endured it as you flee an antagonist determined to keep you captive while searching for freedom.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.1%, Psychological 19.6%, Drama 10.8%, Romance 10.7%, Emotional 10.1%
A short adventure in which a 9-year-old girl travels through a dream world to reunite with her grandmother.
Why similar: Philosophical 19%, Narration 16.8%, Lore-Rich 14%, Emotional 11.4%, Drama 11.1%
You’re a grade-schooler at a religious institution where something feels off in this surreal, first-person adventure game. Do your genes make a difference in the outcome of your suffering? Will your faith be enough to shroud your fears? Perhaps you already know the answer.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.6%, Psychological 27.6%, Surreal 14.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Dark 7.8%
A psychological visual novel where struggling artist Clara explores surreal dreams through reality-warping painting minigames. Solve abstract puzzles, make story-altering choices, and uncover dark truths across multiple endings. Will her art bring salvation... or unravel into madness?
Why similar: Philosophical 18.3%, Psychological 15.3%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Surreal 9.9%, Emotional 8.6%
My name is left behind these white walls. In its place, I am left with dozens of questions. I wander aimlessly, though she seems to guide me. I do not feel safe. Twenty-four hours... and everything will fall into place.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.7%, Psychological 19%, Drama 9.8%, Emotional 9.8%, Surreal 9%
Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.8%, Narration 15.7%, Psychological 11.2%, Drama 8.2%, Mystery 8.2%
A woman wanders into a heavily populated abandoned train station. What happens next might surprise you.
Why similar: Philosophical 24%, Psychological 16.3%, Drama 11%, Emotional 10.5%, Dark 9.6%
The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?
Why similar: Philosophical 22.4%, Psychological 21.6%, Emotional 12.7%, Surreal 11.7%, Drama 10.5%
Inner Ashes is a first person, narrative, puzzle adventure, where the player puts himself in Henry's shoes, a forest guard diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. He has to travel through his mind to discover why his only daughter Enid disappeared from his life.
Why similar: Narration 16.7%, Psychological 15.2%, Drama 12.8%, Emotional 12.4%, Surreal 10.5%
Survive a plane crash and enter the veil between life and death. Solve physics-bending puzzles, collect lost stars, and cultivate a garden within your mind. In this atmospheric journey inspired by The Little Prince and Sufi mysticism, the only way out is within.
Why similar: Narration 27.1%, Philosophical 26.1%, Emotional 13.9%, Surreal 10%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Scriptur is a kinetic visual novel featuring original artworks, soundtrack, and characters. You woke up on the train, knowing not how you ended up in it and where it was going. What is the secret behind all this? Will it be possible to reveal it and restore the memories of what happened?
Why similar: Philosophical 22.1%, Psychological 21.5%, Romance 10.4%, Emotional 9.8%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
Blueberry is a story-driven puzzle platformer that takes you deep into a woman’s mind as she faces her trauma. Ascend her Tower of Life, relive her key memories, and collect pieces of her fragmented self to unlock the mysteries of her past.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.6%, Psychological 17.6%, Narration 15.9%, Emotional 12%, Drama 10.7%
Dive in the thoughts of a trans girl through her diary in this narrative platformer! The gameplay will flow to the sound of her voice while she shares her view of her body, romance, emotions, and much more... Filled with handcrafted visuals and a touching story, this game will strike your heart.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.2%, Psychological 15.9%, Narration 14.3%, Emotional 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
Have you ever had such a gaming experience? Filled with wild screams, even mocking the developers, yet moved to tears by the end. Perhaps this game is one of those! Why? The truth lies at the last subway station.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.7%, Drama 13%, Emotional 12.6%, Psychological 12%, Surreal 10.7%
Remorse is a first-person psychological horror game. Where you have to get out of an unusual prison, where your jailers are your fears and awakened conscience. But is there a way out of it ...?!
Why similar: Philosophical 30.1%, Drama 13.9%, Narration 11.3%, Dark 11.3%, Mystery 7.4%
These entries are meant for someone dear to my heart, someone I wish I could forget... but I know you are still there… my muse.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.1%, Psychological 17.4%, Narration 13.9%, Emotional 13.1%, Drama 9.4%
A fantasy visual novel featuring intense action at every turn, following the struggles of a bear trapped in the body of a man. Part II of The Enonoia Saga, and the definitive conclusion to Ovine Replica.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.4%, Psychological 22.2%, Drama 11%, Emotional 10.5%, Mystery 7.8%
Work. Sleep. Repeat. Days blur together, and colors fade... until everything is blank. In this point-and-click story, escape monotony and repaint your canvas with new colors.
Why similar: Narration 19.3%, Psychological 18.5%, Emotional 15.6%, Philosophical 11.5%, Romance 11.3%
Cold rationality and warm ideals. The protagonist carries conflicting worldviews—and she journeys to the afterlife.
Why similar: Philosophical 40.3%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Emotional 15.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Dobo’s Heroes is a puzzle platform game, where you need to help Dobo leave the depths of his world. For that to happen, use his grandchildren’s powers to get to the portal of each mission.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.8%, Psychological 28.7%, Emotional 15.2%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Lore-Rich 7%
Ayla's Dollhouse is a psychological game that tells the unfortunate story of Ayla, a girl tormented by the disorder of time, and her own demons.
Why similar: Psychological 22.7%, Narration 15.9%, Drama 14.1%, Mystery 8.7%, Emotional 7.2%
The chameleon has lost the ability to perceive colors. By facing his obstacles, he can once again connect with the colorful world. Each color unlocks a new ability, helping him overcome challenges. Leo's emotional state is portrayed through the environment, colors, and music.
Why similar: Philosophical 20%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Psychological 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
A Short Tale of Solitude is an adventure horror game, combining exploration, puzzles and survival where the gameplay is focused on fear mechanics.
Why similar: Psychological 19%, Narration 15.5%, Philosophical 15.5%, Dark 9.7%, Drama 8.3%
A colossal black sphere has appeared on Earth, trapping humanity in endless dreams. Explore surreal dream worlds, uncover hidden secrets, and awaken those who sleep. In each distinct dream, awaken new abilities and experience unique worlds.
Why similar: Philosophical 18.4%, Narration 14.9%, Psychological 14.9%, Lore-Rich 13%, Surreal 9.9%
Alex and her father live in a post-apocalyptic world where most of humanity has perished. The world has become a cold, snow-covered place where people communicate with each other at a distance using ground antennas, which frequently malfunction.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.1%, Narration 18.2%, Emotional 13.7%, Drama 13.4%, Dark 8.7%
Famine Way is a 2D adventure game in the author's hand-drawn style, which unfolds Holodomor in 1932-1933. Go on a journey, experiencing all the tragedy through the eyes of little Olena and her companion - a wounded stork!
Why similar: Narration 17.6%, Drama 14.8%, Psychological 13%, Emotional 11.6%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
A tale of solitude and discovery, a man awakens on a mysterious desolate beach. Nothing around, but an abandoned lighthouse. Lost Tides is a 3rd person narrative driven adventure game with a fully narrated story.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.9%, Psychological 17.2%, Narration 14.3%, Emotional 10.8%, Surreal 9.3%
Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.
Why similar: Psychological 17.3%, Drama 13.5%, Emotional 12.6%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Romance 10.4%
Challenge fate in this psychological visual novel about a juvenile psych ward patient who discovers a book that can predict the future.
Why similar: Psychological 23.8%, Philosophical 17.5%, Emotional 13.7%, Drama 10.4%, Dark 9.8%
A story-driven experience about a man who becomes a ghost after a deadly accident. Full of regrets, he will stay alongside his wife, who cannot see him, and protect her all her life from an unknown evil, sharing her best and worst moments. So close yet so far.
Why similar: Emotional 17.8%, Narration 12.6%, Drama 11.8%, Mystery 10%, Romance 9.5%
Welcome to your endless summer! Escape its influence before the town of Siren's Call erases you completely. This version of the game is a free prologue and covers the first part of this story.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.2%, Psychological 18.5%, Drama 12.4%, Emotional 10.6%, Dark 10.2%
The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?
Why similar: Philosophical 19.4%, Narration 18.3%, Psychological 17.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Dark 8.7%
Come back, for no one is waiting for you. Search for your memories - no one ever knew you. Destroy everything in your path - all around you are nothing but ruins. End the endless cycle, for it has long since closed in on itself.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.6%, Psychological 21.2%, Mystery 7.8%, Drama 7.4%, Dark 7%
Goodbye Shadow is a story about facing yourself and chasing unfinished memories. As the main character tries to understand his childhood hero , he realizes that the real unknown is himself. Love, friendship, and family become mirrors on this journey.
Why similar: Philosophical 37%, Psychological 29.2%, Narration 13%, Romance 8.8%, Mystery 5.7%
808 explores the memories that define us and what happens when they're taken away. It's a surreal game about love, loss, and a difficult choice: the pain of authenticity, or the peace of self forgetfulness.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.6%, Narration 24.1%, Emotional 10.6%, Drama 6.6%, Story Rich 6.4%
A 2D psychological horror-puzzle where time moves on its own and the house continues to live without you. Explore, observe, and decide who you are - a therapy subject, or the protagonist of someone else’s show.
Why similar: Psychological 22%, Narration 20.3%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Surreal 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%
A short narrative visual novel about procrastination, family, and the inner dialogue of a creative person. A story about how delaying decisions slowly erodes a life.
Why similar: Psychological 27%, Narration 25.3%, Emotional 15.4%, Drama 14.1%, Dark 9.3%
Motivational Hero is a Motivational Puzzle-Platformer 2d with levels based in Motivational Analogies
Why similar: Philosophical 29.8%, Psychological 16.7%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Emotional 12.4%, Surreal 10.6%
Project Hoyrá is a Narrative Action-Adventure game in third-person view taking place in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Throughout your journey you will play as Elduin, a water-controlling O'Navlá, to try and find your lost civilization in a ruthless world where you are consistently tracked.
Why similar: Narration 24%, Emotional 15.6%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Psychological 8.5%
Explore the world of Eré for artistic inspiration, so that you may reach the meanings of life and complete your artistic opus! Many branching paths will take you to every corner of the globe as you explore this peaceful and colorful world.
Why similar: Philosophical 40.5%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Adventure 5.8%
Master telekinesis in this challenging puzzle-platformer. Use unique powers to solve intricate puzzles and overcome clever bosses, while unraveling the mysteries of the Sacred Lands alongside your ancient spirit.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.3%, Narration 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Surreal 13%, Emotional 10%
A beautiful narrative 2D puzzle platforming journey of self discovery. The world was bright and full of life, but is now dark and barren. Travel across a desolated land to find meaning through memories of a better time, when life was happier and uncover the secret that brought darkness to the land.
Why similar: Psychological 24.1%, Emotional 16.7%, Dark 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
The Glass Sea is an story-focused top down RPG game also featuring traditional 2D platforming mechanics. It focuses on exploring memories and learning about your past. It's produced by talented artist Alan and "experienced" programmer Eve who you may know from her game Dhilly Game 6.
Why similar: Psychological 29%, Emotional 18.8%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Dark 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
Ascend to the Heavens and find out if you're pure enough to be reborn on the Earth.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.1%, Psychological 19.4%, Drama 14.9%, Narration 13.8%, Emotional 10.8%
A moving, tearful story presented by SPRITE, the creators of "Love, Elections, & Chocolate" and "Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue."
Why similar: Philosophical 30.7%, Psychological 20.6%, Emotional 14.3%, Drama 13.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.
Why similar: Narration 18.9%, Psychological 17.7%, Drama 12.5%, Emotional 11.4%, Mystery 10.1%
Reality calls you home. Will you return to her? Lexicon is a 2D single-player puzzle adventure game where you escape back to reality by ascending the six layers of Limbo, uncovering its secrets, overcoming its challenges, and discovering the truth of who you really are. #duckinadungeon
Why similar: Philosophical 29.9%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Surreal 9.2%, Emotional 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel. Nine people are trapped in an underground research facility, forced to play a game of life and death. Check your log to find the truth that connects those apparent strangers - if you even want to, that is.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.9%, Psychological 23%, Narration 17.1%, Emotional 10.4%, Mystery 10.3%
A thrilling action/adventure platformer where you jump, run and shoot your way through a weaving narrative in a comical world!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.1%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Drama 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 9.7%