
Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Casual.

Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.

When The Past Was Around
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

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Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
Why similar: Point & Click 14.6%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Puzzle 7.5%
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
Why similar: Narrative 25.9% ★, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Point & Click 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Hidden Object 8.4%
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.9%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 9.7%, Casual 8.7%
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.6%, Emotional 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Puzzle 8.9%
Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.2%, Point & Click 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.1%
Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.
Why similar: Point & Click 15%, Emotional 14.1%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Narrative 20.1% ★, Soundtrack 13.4% ★, Point & Click 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Narrative 33.5% ★, Emotional 13.7%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 6.2%
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: Narrative 16.7% ★, Soundtrack 13.9% ★, Emotional 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.7%
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: Emotional 27.1%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 12%
If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Emotional 14.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Stylized 10.1%
Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.
Why similar: Point & Click 14.4%, Soundtrack 12.9% ★, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Emotional 9.2%
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.
Why similar: Narrative 25.7% ★, Soundtrack 14.4% ★, Emotional 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.
Why similar: Psychological 17.3%, Drama 13%, Emotional 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
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: Hand-drawn 16.9%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Drama 10.9%, Stylized 8.1%
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: Point & Click 15.5%, Emotional 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Hidden Object 11.7%, Drama 9.1%
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.4%, Point & Click 18.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%
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 17.5%, Puzzle 15.4%, Casual 14.5%, Story Rich 10.6%, Indie 9.9%
Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?
Why similar: Psychological 21.7%, Point & Click 17%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Emotional 9.2%
'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.1%, Emotional 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Puzzle 13.8%, Story Rich 10.1%
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: Soundtrack 21.6% ★, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Emotional 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 8.4%
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 24.3%, Hand-drawn 22.3%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Story Rich 8.5%, Puzzle 6.6%
This is the prologue chapter of "When the Past was Around", an upcoming adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.4%, Point & Click 15.9%, Emotional 14.1%, Hidden Object 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.3%, Emotional 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 10.7%
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: Soundtrack 22.9% ★, Emotional 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 8.2%
Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.
Why similar: Emotional 18.3%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Point & Click 14.6%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Puzzle 9.5%
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.4%, Puzzle 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Cute 12.2%, Story Rich 11.7%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.8%, Hand-drawn 19.7%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, 2D 8%
Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.
Why similar: Narrative 34.7% ★, Emotional 12.9%, Point & Click 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Drama 10.2%
Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18%, Point & Click 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Story Rich 10.1%
Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.6%, Hand-drawn 27.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Indie 9.7%
Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Hand-drawn 19.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Drama 12.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Stylized 8.9%
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.3%, Emotional 18.4%, Hidden Object 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Story Rich 9.1%
DUET illustrates the Hifuu Club's first encounter. It is a wordless, narrative-driven experience about connection and small moments in life. Step into the subtle yet fateful daily interactions that intertwine Renko and Merry's lives.
Why similar: Narrative 24.5% ★, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Point & Click 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Emotional 9.2%
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: Point & Click 23.3%, Emotional 15.9%, Puzzle 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Story Rich 10%
Dive into the fantastic world of adventure hidden object quest. Sonya: The Great Adventure is a colorful game with animated cut scenes that are professionally voiced over. This is a touching story of the eternal struggle between the light and the dark.
Why similar: Hidden Object 17.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle 9.5%
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: Narrative 21% ★, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Emotional 12%, Psychological 11.4%, Point & Click 10.7%
A short hidden object adventure about doing things later. Search, find, and don't lose yourself.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Psychological 20.2%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Casual 5.6%
Torn Away is an award winning interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Help little Asya find her way home in the middle of war.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 14.8%, Emotional 14.8%, Point & Click 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Drama 11.4%
Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Psychological 16.1%, Hidden Object 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 10.1%
Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.
Why similar: Emotional 27.7%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Story Rich 13.5%, Puzzle 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.2%
Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.4%, Point & Click 16%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Hidden Object 10.3%
"My Life with You" is a STORY DRIVEN experience that follows the journey of a young SINGLE MOM who must BALANCE life's challenges while raising her child. An emotional journey focused on the BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD, marked by obstacles, growth, and love.
Why similar: Narrative 28.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Emotional 10.4%, Point & Click 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
"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: Psychological 29.7%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Drama 11.5%, Cute 6.2%
Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.
Why similar: Emotional 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 11%
Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.9%, Point & Click 16.3%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Puzzle 8.4%
Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Adventure 14.3%, Casual 10.9%, Story Rich 10.4%
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 17.5% ★, Psychological 12.6%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Point & Click 11.4%, Emotional 10.1%
A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.
Why similar: Emotional 24.5%, Female Protagonist 18%, Adventure 13.6%, Casual 11%, Story Rich 9.6%
Manipulate mirrors and guide Ail through reflected paths to save her twin sister Lia trapped within the Immortal Realm. In this surreal puzzle game, experience a touching story about the bond between two sisters and explore a mysterious, imaginative world where reflections intersect reality.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.9%, Puzzle 18.7%, Stylized 15.5%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Cute 11.4%
In a book found in the attic, Manon discovers the past of her family members through their memories, their gestures, their quirks and their little secrets.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.9%, Hand-drawn 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 9.5%
Breeze, a point&click PC game with heart-warming story, lovely art style, and healing experience.
Why similar: Emotional 20.3%, Hand-drawn 19.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 10.8%
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: Female Protagonist 29.1%, Puzzle 20.6%, Story Rich 14.3%, Cute 12.4%, 2D 9.7%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Emotional 21.3%, Point & Click 18.8%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Puzzle 17.8%, Adventure 7.8%
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: Narrative 30.1% ★, Emotional 18%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Puzzle 8.4%
Drag toys from the shelves and drop them on the table to create a shadow play in this cozy puzzle game. As the shadows unfold, immerse yourself in a heartwarming story full of nostalgia from the 90s and blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Puzzle 15.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!
Why similar: Narrative 42.5% ★, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cute 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Havsala is an investigative puzzle game with rich storytelling full of historical references and mysticism. Search the room for the clues left behind by the previous reincarnations of a single soul, solve the puzzles and unravel the mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.4%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Hidden Object 13.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 9.6%
A slow-paced life simulation and tidying up game about a cat, passion, transformation and growth. Categorizing cluttered everyday household items, navigating ever-changing life experiences, while gradually uncovering the joys and meaning of life through methodical space organization.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Hidden Object 18.3%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Emotional 11.2%, Cute 7.6%