Games Like Goodnight Universe

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 29.2% ★, Emotional 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, First-Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this game shares the same focus on innovative, emotional, and highly personal interactive storytelling.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 36.1%, Mystery 23.1%, First-Person 16.7%, Emotional 11.1%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of narrative design uses unique, perspective-shifting gameplay to explore family history and childhood memories.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Narrative 39.7% ★, Cinematic 35.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, sci-fi adventure that captures the feeling of a vulnerable child navigating a mysterious and oppressive world.

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.

Why similar: Cinematic 29.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Emotional 17.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A handcrafted, cinematic, and story-rich adventure that shares a similar focus on intimate character development and unique visual flair.

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.1%, Narrative 22.8% ★, Emotional 22.2%, Story Rich 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, cinematic adventure that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling and the struggle of a family caught in a mysterious event.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Story Rich 42.9%, Adventure 36.8%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully uses a stylized, atmospheric environment to convey the helplessness and wonder of childhood.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Emotional 26%, Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Mystery 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction game that captures the charm and mystery of childhood adventures through a unique story-book mechanic.

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: Emotional 62.2%, Adventure 20.4%, Stylized 13.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional journey that uses surreal, metaphorical environments to explore themes of loneliness and childhood growth.

From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Surreal 17.2%, Mystery 16.9%, Narrative 15.8% ★, First-Person 12.8%, Adventure 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game with a distinct, evolving art style that mirrors the curiosity of a child discovering a new world.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Emotional 46.1%, Story Rich 24.7%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, cinematic adventure that relies on unique mechanics to tell a wordless, poignant story.

A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

Why similar: Emotional 35.2%, Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Story Rich 14.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Linear 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich interactive fiction game that captures the bittersweet nature of growing up and navigating relationships.

I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife.

Why similar: Narrative 32% ★, Adventure 17.4%, Emotional 9.6%, Stylized 9%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, narrative-focused puzzle game that explores the lives of people through their memories and personal objects.

A collection of surreal tales, each connected to a stored-away object from childhood. Pick one to follow the moon, feed a hungry lizard or build a peculiar cabinet.

Why similar: Narrative 16.5% ★, Emotional 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Point & Click 13.4%, Stylized 10%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of surreal, story-rich vignettes that capture the imagination and wonder of childhood experiences.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Mystery 27.6%, Story Rich 27.1%, First-Person 19%, Adventure 14.2%, Colorful 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, story-rich mystery that excels at building an intimate, emotional connection through dialogue and exploration.

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Emotional 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, Cartoony 8.5%, Stylized 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric adventure that uses a cute aesthetic to tackle serious, relatable themes in a small-town setting.

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Narrative 24.4% ★, Emotional 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, emotional experience that explores complex themes of time and identity through a unique, pixel-art lens.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Mystery 41.7%, First-Person 21.3%, Story Rich 18.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Point & Click 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, narrative-driven game that focuses on uncovering a dark mystery through environmental storytelling and supernatural elements.

First loves. Family issues. Yokai. 'Last Time I Saw You' is a coming-of-age adventure set in 1980s Japan. Explore a haunted forest hiding a terrible secret, and interact with a vast cast of friendly and deceitful characters in this beautifully hand-drawn story with some light action elements.

Why similar: Narrative 33.2% ★, Emotional 22.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Stylized 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-driven exploration game that focuses on the nostalgia and mystery of childhood memories.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Emotional 35.4%, Story Rich 29%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply moving, story-rich narrative that explores the life and memories of an individual through a unique, emotional lens.

MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.

Why similar: Cinematic 41%, Point & Click 21%, Story Rich 14.9%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, atmospheric, and story-rich cyberpunk adventure that emphasizes the impact of choices on a personal narrative.

No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Emotional 21%, Point & Click 17.2%, Stylized 10.7%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy, interactive fiction game that explores the anxieties and emotional weight of transitioning into adulthood.

A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

Why similar: Emotional 49.2%, Story Rich 19.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Colorful 7.6%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich narrative that explores themes of belonging and family through a unique, intimate perspective.

A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Stylized 19.2%, Story Rich 17.2%, Surreal 13.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, point-and-click adventure that blends cosmic mystery with deeply personal, emotional storytelling.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Narrative 41.8% ★, Story Rich 13.3%, First-Person 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%, Emotional 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An intimate, story-rich experience that focuses on uncovering the secrets of a family through exploration and environmental cues.

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: Story Rich 28.4%, Adventure 19.4%, Colorful 17.7%, Surreal 16.1%, Indie 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, emotional adventure that uses color and movement to represent the stages of grief and personal growth.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Story Rich 43.3%, Mystery 34.4%, Adventure 13%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy, supernatural thriller that captures the complex dynamics of youth and the weight of choices in a mysterious setting.

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Cinematic 28%, Emotional 24%, Stylized 12.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Surreal 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, puzzle-adventure game that balances a whimsical aesthetic with a surprisingly emotional and mysterious narrative.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Cute 43.3%, Adventure 34.7%, Indie 16.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-focused game that captures the simple, quiet joy of a child's adventure in nature.

A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.

Why similar: Narrative 31.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Stylized 12.3%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic and highly stylized journey of self-discovery that focuses on emotional expression and musical wonder.

What if you lost all your memories? An emotional family drama seen through the eyes of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. As Annie’s life slowly unravels, uncover memories of her deceased brother as her past bleeds into the present.

Why similar: Emotional 20.5%, Narrative 18% ★, Story Rich 8.7%, Mystery 8.3%, Cartoony 7.2%

Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

Why similar: Emotional 29.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Linear 8%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, story-rich narrative that continues the emotional exploration of life and memory started in its predecessor.

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 31.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Emotional 14.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Cute 6.7%

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Narrative 26.6% ★, Emotional 19%, Story Rich 11.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Surreal 9.1%

Award-winning cinematic narrative adventure set in a hand-drawn world of living forgotten objects. Lead Fig and the crew of the Volare through a story of identity, unity, and survival—where diplomacy, difficult choices, and moments of action shape the fate of five divided tribes.

Why similar: Cinematic 27.5%, Emotional 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Stylized 8.5%

"Robot Hospice" is a 2D pixel art adventure game where beloved robots spend their final days in a hospice. As a new staff member, you will gently yet painfully bid farewell to these cherished machines that once lived alongside humans.

Why similar: Emotional 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 23%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Point & Click 10.2%

A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

Why similar: Cinematic 38.2%, Mystery 19.3%, Cartoony 11.4%, Colorful 11.4%, Stylized 8.8%

“Who isn’t a baby anyway?”~You travelled to a parallel world governed by the Sovereign Brain AI. In SB Empire, you’re an adopted “one-year-old”, recognized as a "Monarch-level" prodigy! There will be beauties giving you a sheltered babyhood. Your brilliance and privileges will change their fates!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Cinematic 16.9%, Emotional 16.3%, Immersive Sim 12.4%, Story Rich 11.2%

The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Point & Click 18.5%, First-Person 13.4%, Stylized 12.5%, Story Rich 9.9%

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: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Emotional 18.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Softie is a short creepy (but cute!) point-and-click adventure game. Take on the role of a cuddly teddy bear trying to find their lost owner in a peculiar house.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Emotional 22.7%, Cute 12.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 10.1%

🚗 Take part in a roller coaster of emotions with Louise embarking on a road trip of a lifetime through the late 1960s USA, trying to show her son Mitch how to navigate the often cruel modern world. Your choices matter! ✅

Why similar: Emotional 23.5%, Narrative 16.9% ★, Cinematic 14.9%, Point & Click 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%

A first-person narrative adventure game, telling the story of a sick child playing a 2D platformer. Made in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity!

Why similar: Narrative 30.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Emotional 14.5%, Cartoony 8.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Emotional 53%, Adventure 12.2%, Cute 10.9%, Point & Click 9.7%, Colorful 8.2%

Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.

Why similar: Emotional 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Narrative 15% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

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: Interactive Fiction 34.7%, Emotional 18.5%, Story Rich 17.5%, Narrative 10.3% ★, Adventure 9.9%

"GOODBYE WORLD" is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Emotional 15.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Linear 9.2%

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

Why similar: Emotional 37.4%, Story Rich 18.8%, Point & Click 16.2%, Surreal 8%, Adventure 7.4%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Narrative 40.9% ★, Emotional 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Stylized 5.2%, Colorful 4.7%

A space station nestled in the clouds of Jupiter. A bizarre bazaar where a young, worried woman crafts entire universes in the palm of her hand. A mysterious cultist who's stripped the flesh from his bones in order to reach enlightenment. Here, there's a universe for sale. You buying?

Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, Sci-fi 25.8%, Cute 11.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 6.1%

A first-person narrative adventure set in the unforgiving Arctic. Your plane crashed in a storm, leaving only your court-mandated therapy bot for company as you journey to find your co-pilot and uncover the mysteries buried beneath the ice.

Why similar: Narrative 28.9% ★, Emotional 19.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Story Rich 9.2%

You are alone. You will build a creature, a partner, a wet warm heart, a collection of bones.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.7%, Stylized 17.9%, Surreal 16.3%, Story Rich 9.7%, Cute 8.9%

Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.

Why similar: Emotional 28.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Cartoony 12.7%, Stylized 10.7%, Mystery 7.9%

Peaches Interplanetary is a short relaxing game about growing peaches on a spaceship. Explore the ship, talk to trees, drink some tea or coffee, and help Margot prepare for her first day spreading the power of peaches throughout the stars.

Why similar: Narrative 38% ★, Interactive Fiction 20%, Story Rich 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Cute 8.7%

Prologue chapter of A Space For The Unbound, an upcoming slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixelart set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers

Why similar: Emotional 28.4%, Point & Click 18.8%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 14.8%, Surreal 10.2%

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: Narrative 20.4% ★, Cinematic 16.7%, Emotional 15.2%, Point & Click 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%

Time to become a parent! Take care of your dream baby, teach them new skills and help them grow up!

Why similar: Colorful 39.9%, Cute 31%, Linear 24.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%

"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?

Why similar: Emotional 33.3%, Stylized 14.8%, Story Rich 14.3%, Colorful 10.9%, Cute 9.3%

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 27% ★, Cinematic 19%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 40.5%, Cute 19.6%, Surreal 11.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 7.9%

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 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 10.2%, Stylized 8.9%