Games Like Haimrik

Slip into the role of an unusual HERO and find the last letter to restore hope in a merciless world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.3%, Puzzle 21%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D 10.3%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Haimrik, this game centers on word-based puzzle mechanics within a side-scrolling platformer environment.

SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?

Why similar: Typing 64.3% ★, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Third Person 10.3%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that relies entirely on typing words to interact with the world and defeat enemies.

Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: Get ready for an electrifying mix between bullet hell and typing game! Turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of private exorcist Ray Bibbia!

Why similar: Typing 57.1% ★, Gore 14.5%, Action 13.8%, Indie 10.1%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines intense action with typing mechanics, mirroring the high-stakes word-based gameplay found in Haimrik.

Helheim Hassle is a narrative adventure game with puzzle platforming elements. Play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking that can detach and combine limbs at will to solve challenging puzzles and get out of uncomfortable situations involving desperate Norse Gods, Goblins, Dragons, and angry skeletons.

Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Indie 20.9%, Cartoony 16.6%, Cartoon 16.1%, Puzzle 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous puzzle-platformer that shares the quirky, narrative-driven comedy found in Haimrik.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: Puzzle 70.2%, Indie 15.1%, 2D 10.5%, Strategy 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core concept of manipulating reality by changing the words that define the game world's rules.

Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.

Why similar: Typing 65.8% ★, Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game uses typing as the primary tool for exploration and combat in a beautifully stylized world.

The grim reapers Grimm and Rose need your help to defeat a legion of monsters, ghosts, and evil bunnies using the power of words! Letter Quest Remastered is the remake of the Bacon Bandits' first game, now with an endless mode, new soundtrack, and fully animated monsters!

Why similar: Typing 80.7% ★, Puzzle 10.7%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends RPG elements with word-spelling mechanics, perfect for fans of Haimrik's linguistic focus.

Spellspire is a thrilling mashup of word game and action role playing game. Pick letters from a grid to spell words and shoot them from your wand as spells. The longer the word, the bigger the blast! Can you make it to the top of the Spellspire?

Why similar: 2D 39.3%, Indie 28.1%, Action 27.6%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy RPG where your ability to spell words determines your success in climbing a dangerous tower.

Words for Evil is a fast paced word game combined with a fantasy RPG. It features everything you expect from an RPG, including combat, hero progression, loot and more, all built on top of word game mechanics.

Why similar: Typing 88.4% ★, Adventure 4.5%, Indie 3.6%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced word-game that incorporates adventure and combat elements similar to Haimrik's gameplay loop.

Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Typing 71.7% ★, Action 8.5%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 6%, Action-Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game integrates typing into a dungeon-crawling RPG experience, emphasizing quick thinking and vocabulary.

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Gore 20.8%, Action 13.2%, 2D 9.4%, Violent 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic 2D platformer that embraces gore and absurdity in a way that fans of Haimrik will appreciate.

Hard hat tester, Ray, has a bizarre accident and wakes up with a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain! With his awesome new powers he can read minds and change the world with stickers but he’s on the run for a crime he didn’t commit. Can you help Ray out of this sticky situation?

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Adventure 20.1%, Puzzle 19%, Action 11.4%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct cartoony art style and a humorous, puzzle-heavy adventure narrative.

Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 32.1%, Action-Adventure 24.8%, Platformer 16.5%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn action-adventure game that captures the dark, artistic, and narrative-heavy atmosphere of Haimrik.

Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.

Why similar: Cartoony 33.4%, Hand-drawn 27.5%, Action-Adventure 24.1%, Adventure 13%, Action 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a vibrant, cartoony aesthetic paired with fast-paced action-adventure gameplay.

Die With Glory is a humor-packed adventure game with a rich, non-linear storyline where your ultimate goal is to die.

Why similar: Adventure 32.8%, Action 29.2%, Indie 19.1%, 2D 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A funny adventure game that shares the medieval, quest-driven spirit of Haimrik.

For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden.

Why similar: Action 65.4%, Indie 32%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that excels in the same brand of dark, satirical humor present in Haimrik.

Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 34%, Adventure 27.5%, 2D 19.3%, Exploration 15.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-filled adventure that uses a distinct, charming art style to deliver a lighthearted experience.

Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.

Why similar: Typing 65.5% ★, Puzzle 11.3%, Adventure 11%, Exploration 8.4%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that utilizes typing mechanics to cast spells and solve environmental puzzles.

Hands down the most adventurous and handsome hand in the world! You play as a hand on a gripping handventure where you single-handedly face dangerous obstacles and de-feet a handful of evil feet.

Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, Puzzle 19.2%, Action 15.7%, Third Person 14.9%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic physics-based platformer that prioritizes fun and absurdity over traditional mechanics.

Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!

Why similar: Cartoon 15.4%, Cartoony 14%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A clever puzzle-platformer that requires creative thinking to overcome obstacles, much like Haimrik's word puzzles.

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 13.5%, 2D 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-adventure game that emphasizes environmental puzzles and exploration.

Greedventory is a gorgeous pixel-art linear action RPG experience, where the only thing between you and an embarrassingly swift death is your mouse. Strike, parry, and cast powerful spells on your enemies, loot ancient treasures, explore a brutal realm, and become the hero you never wanted to be!

Why similar: Side Scroller 38.8%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that provides a challenging experience with a unique, pixelated aesthetic.

A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration in which we control Morkull, God of death and darkness and lord of the Ragast, whose main mechanics lies in the breaking of the fourth wall, which will allow Morkull to communicate with the player in various ways.

Why similar: Cartoon 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Platformer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with a strong focus on action and a distinct, expressive art style.

At its heart The Long Reach is an adventure game. Closer inspection also reveals it’s a thrilling horror story, flavoured with sci-fi ideology, psychological context and a skeptical view on the human psyche.

Why similar: Gore 50.4%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 14.6%, Indie 9.7%, Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends a dark, mature narrative with side-scrolling exploration.

Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

Why similar: Cartoon 20.1%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Platformer 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that offers a deep, branching adventure experience with a focus on player choice.

Black magic in the age of pike and shot! Reload your musket after every blast in “Heidelberg 1693”, a challenging 2D action adventure set in a dark and twisted vision of Germany in the late 17th century.

Why similar: Gore 29%, Side Scroller 26%, Platformer 16.6%, Horror 8.9%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy side-scroller set in a historical period that matches the medieval tone of Haimrik.

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 14.7%, Adventure 8.4%

Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?

Why similar: Gore 25.9%, Violent 23.3%, Action-Adventure 20.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 11.4%

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Puzzle 31.1%, Adventure 22.5%, Side Scroller 5.9%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game featuring dark humor and unique character-based mechanics.

An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!

Why similar: Violent 27.6%, Gore 26.7%, Action 17.7%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Third Person 7.2%

Poetic, philosophical and challenging platformer experience? That’s all about Words of Wisdow — innovative mix of hardcore platformer with text riddles and word puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle 50.7%, Adventure 26.3%, 2D 12.7%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that focuses on vocabulary and word-based logic in a fantasy setting.

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Adventure 66.4%, Puzzle 30.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic humorous adventure game that captures the whimsical storytelling style found in Haimrik.

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Platformer 35.8%, Adventure 23.3%, 2D 20%, Horror 18.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Onirike is an original 3D adventure, puzzle and platformer video game which takes place in an intricate open world, designed with a non-linear narrative and presented with a peculiar audio-visual aesthetic.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.6%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, Platformer 18.9%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 10.5%

Embark on a hilarious, choice-driven adventure in MultiEnding Heroes! Guide The Priest and The Hero through multiple universes, making decisions that lead to over 75 unique endings. Every choice matters, will you lead them to glory or disaster?

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.7%, Puzzle 22.2%, Cartoony 21.2%, Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 7.2%

The Swordbreaker game is interactive fiction with lots of illustrations where you and you alone get to choose the storyline and the ending!

Why similar: Gore 47.3%, Violent 22.8%, Adventure 11%, Indie 7.3%, Exploration 6.1%

TYPE TO KILL in this survival horror adventure. Alone or with friends, explore a sprawling cursed film studio as its horror movies bleed into reality. Choose from a roster of characters then plan your escape from this bloody homage to old school horror. But remember... death is just a typo away.

Why similar: Typing 56.1% ★, Third Person 10.3%, Old School 9.6%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 7.6%

A hilariously terrifying adventure filled with laughs, blood, insanity, and of course... hordes of the undead.

Why similar: Gore 34.8%, Violent 29.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Puzzle 5.6%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Gore 19.8%, Violent 18%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 11.8%

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 38.8%, Adventure 29.3%, Action 27%, Singleplayer 4.9%

In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.6%, Cartoony 22.5%, Platformer 20.5%, 2D 8.5%, Action 8.4%

INK INSIDE is a cozy & chaotic story-driven action RPG from ex-Cartoon Network (+ horror) devs! A unique indie cartoon aesthetic adventure with heart, beat-em-up & ball combat, laughably weird items, crazy deep lore, live action cutscenes, human orchestrated soundtrack, handmade assets, and full VO.

Why similar: Cartoony 26.6%, Hand-drawn 25.1%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Exploration 8.3%, Adventure 7.8%

A magic world, epic heroes, bright graphics, excellent humor and absorbing gameplay – “Three Heroes”!

Why similar: Cartoon 21.1%, Cartoony 18.8%, Action-Adventure 13%, Third Person 12.2%, Action 10.7%

Play through loads of hand-crafted fast-paced microgames based on horror tropes, explore the world of the afterlife and help the skelebros live their death to the fullest.

Why similar: Cartoony 33.9%, Puzzle 21.5%, Exploration 15.8%, Action 11.6%, Horror 10.2%

This Strange Realm Of Mine is a First Person Shooter mixed with poetry and psychological horror. Graphic style is 3D mixed with pixel art.

Why similar: Gore 36.5%, Violent 35.3%, Horror 7.9%, Action 5.8%, 2D 5.4%

In this platform game you embody ":" ready to travel through the History of typography, from it's origin to today! Overcome obstacles, escape your enemies and collect asterisks, but beware not to fall down! Will you come out of this journey unscathed?

Why similar: Typing 46.9% ★, Platformer 18.8%, Puzzle 16.7%, Adventure 4.7%, Indie 4.4%

In the year 1018, an adventurer from Samarkand drifts to Hardland. Solve a mystery by delving into the different sides of this fantasy world. Hardland is a bustling kingdom filled with secrets. A kingdom that wants you to listen.

Why similar: Cartoony 36.9%, Action-Adventure 22.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Exploration 14.1%, Indie 8.7%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Gore 25.3%, Violent 17.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Action 9.2%

The platformer without a jump button! Master the art of potion propulsion in this fast-paced adventure where strategy, precision, and creativity meet explosive fun.

Why similar: Side Scroller 48%, Platformer 26.5%, 2D 10.7%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 5%

Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 51.4%, 2D 20.2%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 8.9%

A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!

Why similar: Platformer 19.3%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Cartoon 14.5%, Exploration 10%

Quintus and the Absent Truth is a Horror-Adventure game featuring a Man and his Mouse. A story-rich game with a unique art style, fun puzzles and an adorable little companion, your new best friend, Quintus.

Why similar: Cartoony 32.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Horror 13.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 11.6%

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 25.1%, Action-Adventure 22.8%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 11.4%

God of Word is an exciting twist on classic word & typing games, fusing together multiple game modes with the enchanting setting of Greek Mythology to create the ultimate word game for PC and Mac!

Why similar: Typing 63.8% ★, Puzzle 14.7%, Action 9%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 4.7%

In Ruffy and the Riverside, you wield the magic SWAP to Copy & Paste textures - turn ice into lava or waterfalls into vines! Explore, fight, skate on straw bales, and unleash your imagination in this quirky open-world action game. Dive into an adventure that lets you literally change the world!

Why similar: Cartoon 18.9%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 9.7%

Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

Why similar: Violent 39.1%, Gore 38.2%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 5.9%

Grottesco Absurdus is a bright transference crossover, absurd and chaotic. A vibrant mixture of childhood fantasies and fears becomes an unpredictable story. It's a fair deal! Join us!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.3%, Adventure 20%, Action 19.8%, Puzzle 16.4%, Indie 14.4%

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: Hand-drawn 26.4%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Puzzle 18%, Third Person 10.8%, Exploration 9.7%