Games Like Farewells

A philosophical horror experience in the Alps: As Friedrich Nietzsche confronts his own shadow, he becomes lost between layers of reality.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.5%, Cinematic 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Emotional 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%

I have some memories of saying goodbye that I don't want to forget, so I turned them into 11 minigames and backed them up in this collection.

Why similar: Narrative 23.3% ★, Philosophical 14.5%, Psychological 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Emotional 10%

Time is the only thing we can't resist. Some people and things will never be found once they are lost. In the dark, a man was walking alone. The moment when you turn back, don't forget the place where came from!

Why similar: Narrative 20.5% ★, Emotional 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Psychological 11.3%

A moving, tearful story presented by SPRITE, the creators of "Love, Elections, & Chocolate" and "Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue."

Why similar: Philosophical 24.5%, Cinematic 15.1%, Psychological 15.1%, Modern 15%, Emotional 13.6%

Rick is forced to spend a week at his grandmother’s house, where every night grows more disturbing. Explore a house filled with whispers, survive paranormal events, and uncover the secret hidden beneath it all while one warning echoes in your mind: never enter the basement..

Why similar: Cinematic 21%, Hidden Object 20.1%, Psychological 11.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%

A psychological adventure through a dreamy landscape. Face unanswerable questions to reach the ultimate enigmas: Who are you? Who am I?

Why similar: Philosophical 23.2%, Narrative 15.4% ★, Psychological 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Emotional 10.9%

“Thing-in-Itself” is a short interactive story about the struggles of understanding another human being. Using Immanuel Kant’s concept as a framework, it leads the player through stages of a relationship, exploring how perceptions may clash and surroundings can alter.

Why similar: Philosophical 24.4%, Narrative 18.4% ★, Psychological 16%, Emotional 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 10%

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Narrative 28.9% ★, Emotional 20.2%, Philosophical 12.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Interactive Fiction 9%

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.

Why similar: Narrative 21% ★, Cinematic 17.7%, Philosophical 17.5%, Emotional 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 6.7%

A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.

Why similar: Philosophical 20.3%, Narrative 16.6% ★, Cinematic 13.4%, Emotional 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%

KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.

Why similar: Philosophical 21%, Psychological 13.9%, Cinematic 13.6%, Emotional 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

Summerland is a first-person narrative game about morality and the afterlife. You take control of Matthew, a detective reliving the events of his past, being questioned on his morals along the way. In every door lies another memory, and every memory unlocks another door.

Why similar: Philosophical 24.5%, Cinematic 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 7%

Originally released in 2012, Loving Life is a non-fictional auto-biographical visual novel about Zhenghua Yang (Z) and the near-fatal incident which led to the founding of Serenity Forge. This is where it all began.

Why similar: Philosophical 18.7%, Emotional 16%, Cinematic 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Psychological 11.4%

Unwording is a short but powerful exploration of overcoming negative self-talk. Solve word puzzles, explore the neighborhood through multiple perspectives, and help Tom have a better day through a challenging yet cathartic experience.

Why similar: Philosophical 20.8%, Narrative 14.7% ★, Cinematic 14.1%, Emotional 11.7%, Psychological 10.7%

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%, Psychological 15.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Adventure 9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Uncover the mystery of Thalassa, a first-person psychological drama set under the sea. Ill-fate has fallen on your former crew and friends and it’s up to you to find answers onboard the wreckage. Experience the melancholic underwater journey of human stories facing life and loss.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Psychological 17.7%, Emotional 15.8%, First-Person 8.6%, Adventure 8.4%

In the process of searching for real estate, he comes across a lucrative offer - a 2-storey house with a basement and an attic for only $295,000. After much hesitation, he contacts the seller and agrees to the deal. But what happened on the next day after the move, he was shocked.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.3%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Psychological 14.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Realistic 8.2%

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 32.1%, Psychological 24.8%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%, Adventure 7%

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.8%, Hidden Object 16.1%, Emotional 14.8%, Narrative 12.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 8.6%

Your brain remains your own. The body does not. After a full-body transplant, your own scent begins to feel wrong. As you try to understand why, that feeling starts to become something else. A short near-future sci-fi narrative adventure about the new questions that begin after technology saves you.

Why similar: Philosophical 23%, Narrative 18.6% ★, Psychological 10.9%, Cinematic 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%

A short point & click narrative adventure inspired by the real life experience of a struggling solo indie game developer. A story about everything and hence nothing at all. Discover what truly matters to you.

Why similar: Narrative 19.4% ★, Philosophical 17.5%, Psychological 16%, Cinematic 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%

A short modern visual novel in which a young woman wanders into a [theoretically] abandoned train station, only to find people from her past waiting inside.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.7%, Psychological 14.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Exploration 6.3%

An emotional narrative point-and-click about a daughter caring for her mother as dementia reshapes their bond. Explore heartfelt conversations, fragmented memories, and simple story-driven puzzles on a journey of caregiving and learning to let go.

Why similar: Narrative 27.4% ★, Psychological 18.5%, Emotional 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Story Rich 9.5%

A garden caught in eternal recurrence. A god who forgets everything. A witness without rest. In this narrative-driven 2D exploration game, walk, listen, and read your way through four cycles to piece together a truth hidden beneath the surface.

Why similar: Philosophical 31.4%, Narrative 19.3% ★, Emotional 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Exploration 7.8%

Veil: Mirages is a short, movie-like, narrative-focused psychological thriller with philosophical themes. Chase, a 19 year old boy in search of meaning, is haunted by memories of what he once had. Will he overcome his internal struggles, opening the door to reconciliation?

Why similar: Philosophical 25.2%, Cinematic 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Emotional 12.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

Explore a breathtaking world through photography and uncover the mystery behind its transformation. Each photo you take, and every step you make reveals the truth about your past and memories left behind. It is not just about taking photos, It is about what you choose to see.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.5%, Emotional 17.6%, Psychological 16.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Realistic 8.1%

Transit is a dark narrative adventure set in a looping world of midnight trains and traumatised souls. Guided by a sarcastic sock-puppet, you explore repeating routes, fractured memories, and the echoes of a lost sister.

Why similar: Narrative 22.4% ★, Cinematic 16.4%, Psychological 11.7%, Emotional 9%, Story Rich 8.9%

A short and unconventional anthology exploring abandonment, depression, domestic abuse, and acceptance. These strange vignettes made with passion use unique mechanics to tell personal stories that linger. Perfect for players who seek sincere, bittersweet experiences.

Why similar: Narrative 22.6% ★, Philosophical 21.5%, Psychological 18.9%, Emotional 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%

Look for various anomalies happening in your apartment. If you do everything correctly — time will move forward. If not — you will return. Good night.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.4%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Psychological 17.2%, Cinematic 13.2%, Exploration 7.7%

The story revolves around a conversation between the main character Kanata and the main heroine Nozomi on a train. The story branches into three different routes (junior high school, high school and university) by following Nozomi's past. The heroine and protagonist differ depending on the chapter.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.4%, Emotional 23.3%, Modern 15.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Your memories are fracturing. Explore an evocative story of love and loss through shifting realities. Solve puzzles to hold on to the moments that define you before they vanish forever.

Why similar: Psychological 20.2%, Narrative 18.6% ★, Emotional 18.2%, Philosophical 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%

Your once favorite plush toy now stalks your dreams. Find your way out of the nightmares each night, and bring your fears into the light.

Why similar: Philosophical 23%, Emotional 14.7%, Psychological 14.6%, Hidden Object 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%

1st Person 3D Exploration Point&Click Intimate Journey. Experience trauma, gather clues, join the dots, find allies, unravel the truth, create your way out, face the demons, become stronger, challenge your "reality". Have you had enough already?

Why similar: Philosophical 24.3%, Psychological 17%, Emotional 15.7%, Hidden Object 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%

A story-rich psychological horror set aboard an ever-changing narrowboat. Experience Caroline Miller's descent into an increasingly twisted reality as she searches for her missing husband

Why similar: Narrative 20.5% ★, Psychological 16.9%, Cinematic 14.8%, Emotional 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%

A story-rich interactive fiction about two people who find comfort in each other, and the quiet things they never say out loud.

Why similar: Psychological 19.9%, Emotional 15.1%, Cinematic 14.9%, Narrative 13.8% ★, Story Rich 8.7%

This is the story of Mark's life...

Why similar: Philosophical 24.6%, Psychological 16.7%, Emotional 13%, Cinematic 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%

A short narrative exploration game in which you play as Bean, an unemployed, 20-something, smart-ass. Wander around town, play mini games, feed the geese, and get to know the neighbours as Bean’s sanity begins to slip...

Why similar: Narrative 30.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Emotional 11.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

The End of You is a short, emotional narrative game about love lost, the ghosts of the past, and the painful crawl towards closure.

Why similar: Narrative 18.9% ★, Psychological 18.8%, Emotional 15.3%, Hidden Object 11%, Cinematic 10.4%

You awaken in a strange, floating room in another dimension. To escape, you'll need to team up with an energetic goddess and a mysterious girl just beyond the wall. Together, you’ll unravel the secrets of this surreal space in this adventure game. Which door will you choose—and where will it lead?

Why similar: Psychological 20.8%, Philosophical 17.7%, Hidden Object 15%, Modern 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%

The Life You Missed — you achieved success, but lost yourself along the way. In an old house, you uncover someone else’s life — and your own. Relive memories and face choices in your dreams. Every decision shapes the ending.

Why similar: Psychological 25%, Emotional 23.1%, Story Rich 13.4%, Cinematic 13%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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 21.6%, Psychological 15.7%, Emotional 14.3%, Cinematic 13.5%, Story Rich 7.5%

Once a celebrated opera singer, Rachel returns to the stage where she lost her son. As she works through the night, routine tasks unravel into hallucinations and memories as a restless presence awakens.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.6%, Modern 12.2%, Emotional 11.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Psychological 9.6%

"EYE TO ME" is a modern-era adventure game. I am creating your "video game" and showing it while eating fries at a store. I wanted a place to share memories with you. You stare at me with big eyes.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.7%, Psychological 15.2%, Modern 13.7%, Exploration 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%

A psychological horror where you play a man who can no longer even recognize his own reflection, tormented and at the same time welcomed by a mysterious figure with a book embedded in his face.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.9%, Cinematic 20.1%, Emotional 12.5%, Psychological 11%, Realistic 8.4%

Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.

Why similar: Narrative 23.7% ★, Philosophical 17.6%, Cinematic 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Emotional 10.7%

"All Songs are from the King," a haunting psychological horror experience that transcends traditional gaming boundaries.

Why similar: Philosophical 26.2%, Psychological 17.3%, Emotional 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Realistic 6.4%

Run, hide, and solve puzzles in this psychological, first-person mystery thriller where the player must use limited abilities to search and locate lost memories while navigating dangerous environments in which dark entities are hunting them down.

Why similar: Hidden Object 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Psychological 15.2%, Emotional 13.8%, Exploration 8.9%

A psychological horror game where you ride an elevator, spot anomalies, and try to escape Apartment 10. Miss something, and you’re sent back to the beginning

Why similar: Psychological 30.6%, Cinematic 18.5%, First-Person 9.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%

The inheritance following his mother’s death turns into a series of mysterious events for Sam. Neighbors are complaining about strange noises and unexplained phenomena in the empty apartment. Intrigued, he decides to investigate what’s going on there himself.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.5%, Hidden Object 17.2%, Psychological 15.3%, Emotional 8.3%, Realistic 8.1%

A narrative game about grief, memory, and perception. Explore a shifting home that reshapes itself around emotion. What you’re willing to face will determine what you find, or what stays hidden.

Why similar: Narrative 30.7% ★, Psychological 19.7%, Emotional 11.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

Radio Ghosts is a narrative game about geometry tests, vampire baristas, and camping with your mom.

Why similar: Narrative 25.5% ★, Philosophical 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Emotional 9.9%, Retro 9.4%

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 30.9%, Psychological 21.3%, Emotional 15.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Realistic 6.4%

Morning has ended, and night has begun. Somewhere, many people are spending their respective nights—walking their dogs, studying in their rooms, striving at work... You observe the night until "she" becomes "morning". "NNNNNIGHT" is an adventure game themed around night.

Why similar: Philosophical 24.8%, Narrative 22.3% ★, Hidden Object 13.4%, Exploration 6.7%, Story Rich 6.5%

Cold rationality and warm ideals. The protagonist carries conflicting worldviews—and she journeys to the afterlife.

Why similar: Philosophical 39.4%, Emotional 18.4%, Story Rich 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.

Why similar: Philosophical 26.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Emotional 10.6%, Adventure 7.3%

PLEASE KNOCK: The Sloppy Researcher’s Life is a top-down story adventure game about an unusual research life between a sloppy senior student and a helpful junior.

Why similar: Psychological 17.8%, Cinematic 12.6%, Modern 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Story Rich 9.5%

Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Emotional 10%, Exploration 9.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

From the creators of Before Your Eyes — You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.7%, Narrative 18.2% ★, Emotional 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Story Rich 8.7%

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 21.7%, Emotional 17.8%, Psychological 17.6%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Story Rich 10%

A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.

Why similar: Philosophical 26.7%, Narrative 20.8% ★, Emotional 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Story Rich 8.1%