- #1 The Forgotten City
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,205 reviews2021
Dev: Modern StorytellerPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Why similar: Time Travel 31.5% ★, Story Rich 26.4%, Adventure 23.9%, Atmospheric 10%, Indie 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in time-loop mystery and historical exploration that mirrors the time-travel themes of the seed game.
- #2 Potentia
97% matchMixed68% of 427 reviews2021
Dev: Wily Pumpkin
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Third person shooter action adventure game with post-apocalyptic theme. Witness the adventures of Victor and his friends in this abandoned world.
Why similar: Stealth 31.4%, Third Person 16%, Linear 11.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game that shares the indie spirit and stealth-action focus of LiBER.
- #3 A Plague Tale: Innocence
96% matchVery Positive93% of 67,391 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Stealth 31.5%, Historical 18.1%, Story Rich 15.6%, Third Person 13.6%, Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong historical setting with third-person stealth and narrative-driven gameplay similar to the tone of LiBER.
- #4 Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
94% matchVery Positive86% of 5,128 reviews2008
Dev: KudosoftPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.
Why similar: Third Person 35.4%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Time Travel 8.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person action with core time-manipulation mechanics in a historical fantasy setting.
- #5 Adam's Venture: Origins
94% matchMixed65% of 557 reviews2016
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a bold adventure in Adam’s Venture: Origins. Set in the roaring 20’s, in Adam’s Venture: Origins you will explore ancient ruins, and recover mysterious artifacts. Together with your trusted accomplice Evelyn, you will have to outsmart the evil Clairvaux company.
Why similar: Historical 31.3%, Third Person 18.9%, Linear 14.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical mystery and puzzle-solving from a third-person perspective.
- #6 Wanderer
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,061 reviews2022
Dev: Mighty Eyes
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Built from the ground up for VR, Wanderer has a unique blend of escape room style puzzles, tactile hands on interactions and action arcade sequences to bring you the ultimate time travel adventure. Are you ready to walk in the footsteps of those who have gone before you?
Why similar: Historical 35.8%, Time Travel 23.7% ★, Adventure 21.1%, Action 17.3%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive adventure that uses time travel to solve mysteries across different historical eras.
- #7 Project Temporality
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2014
Dev: Defrost Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Experience the mind bending power of single player cooperation. Project Temporality is a third person action/puzzle game built around the concept of allowing the player to play with time. Thanks to our propriety engine Sparta 3D we make the fourth dimension as available as the other three.
Why similar: Adventure 30.4%, Action 25.6%, Third Person 25.3%, Indie 14.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that relies heavily on time-manipulation puzzles to progress through its narrative.
- #8 Inua - A Story in Ice and Time
91% matchVery Positive90% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: The Pixel HuntPub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac
Inua is a narrative game in which three protagonists have their destinies intertwined decades apart in the same locations in the far north. Explore each era, collect ideas and manipulate their minds to change the course of history.
Why similar: Historical 49.8%, Story Rich 19.1%, Adventure 14.6%, 3D 7.6%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Uses time-based narrative shifts to uncover historical mysteries.
- #9 Svarog's Dream
90% matchVery Positive90% of 825 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Story Rich 38.5%, Adventure 23.2%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Action 16.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Explores mythology and narrative-driven choices in an atmospheric world.
- #10 Remember Me
91% matchVery Positive83% of 16,772 reviews2013
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.
Why similar: Third Person 34.7%, Action 16.4%, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Linear 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features third-person action with a heavy emphasis on narrative and memory manipulation.
- #11 Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,271 reviews2025
Dev: River End GamesPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city.
Why similar: Stealth 35.4%, Historical 20.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Linear 9.7%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven stealth game with a strong focus on atmosphere and historical setting.
- #12 Liber Prologue
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 174 reviews2022
Dev: OLKON GAMES
Windows
Embark on an exciting journey with a group of bandits who have been having a lot of bad luck lately... Shootouts, duels, diversions and the atmosphere of the wild but beautiful west await you.
Why similar: Third Person 17.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 14%, Western 12.2% ★, Linear 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: The direct prologue to the seed game, offering the same core mechanics and setting.
- #13 Aztlan Uncovered: Prologue
89% matchVery Positive90% of 225 reviews2022
Dev: Slappy Inc.
Windows
Explore an archeological site long lost to the ages. Use your time-reversing equipment to reveal the past and discover the secrets amidst the frozen wasteland.
Why similar: Historical 32.7%, Third Person 26.6%, Linear 13.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure that shares the cinematic and mysterious tone of the seed game.
- #14 Syberia
88% matchVery Positive88% of 6,738 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Adventure 51.1%, Story Rich 21.5%, Third Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic narrative-driven adventure that excels in building a mysterious, atmospheric world.
- #15 Singularity™
86% matchVery Positive93% of 5,861 reviews2010
Dev: Raven SoftwarePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...
Why similar: Action 32.8%, Time Travel 20.3% ★, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Singleplayer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Uses time-based mechanics to influence the environment and combat in a story-rich setting.
- #16 The Invisible Hours
85% matchVery Positive91% of 524 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Game Trust
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
Why You'll Like It: A unique mystery-driven narrative set in a historical location where time is a central mechanic.
- #17 Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber.
84% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Mácula Interactive
Windows
Immerse yourself in an emotional and intriguing narrative adventure video game about the awakening of a country.
Why similar: Historical 39.6%, Third Person 23.3%, 3D 11.7%, Story Rich 11%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A historical exploration game that emphasizes mystery and narrative discovery.
- #18 DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters
84% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: SandBloom StudioPub: HandyGames
Windows
Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!
Why similar: Stealth 31.1%, Linear 17.3%, Story Rich 11%, 3D 10.8%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D exploration and puzzle game that focuses on a unique narrative journey.
- #19 A Plague Tale: Requiem
82% matchVery Positive91% of 24,842 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Historical 29.5%, Third Person 21.6%, Adventure 10%, 3D 10%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the historical, stealth-based narrative journey with high production values and emotional weight.
- #20 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,330 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Third Person 30.8%, Story Rich 21%, Adventure 13.7%, Action 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a third-person investigative experience with a strong focus on narrative and historical atmosphere.
- #21 Call of Cthulhu®
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,561 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Why similar: Story Rich 31.1%, Adventure 24.8%, Stealth 22%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Singleplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-heavy narrative game that captures the mystical and investigative tone of LiBER.
- #22 The Council
81% matchVery Positive84% of 5,631 reviews2018
Dev: Big Bad WolfPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.
Why similar: Historical 39.7%, Adventure 22.4%, Story Rich 21.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy historical mystery that focuses on choices and character interaction.
- #23 Time Lock VR 2
81% matchVery Positive84% of 192 reviews2022
Dev: WR-VRGPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Mystical version of the Timelock VR Games series. The player has to free the soul of the ancestor imprisoned by the sorcerer in a magic stone. To solve riddles, you will need to move in time. Be careful, at the time of moving something may go wrong.
Why similar: Action 36%, Action-Adventure 33.1%, Time Travel 30.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on time-based puzzles and exploration within an adventure framework.
- #24 Blood of Mehran
79% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Permanent Way Game Co.Pub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.
Why similar: Historical 26%, Stealth 19.9%, Third Person 14.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, 3D 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that provides a story-rich experience with a historical feel.
- #25 Embracelet
80% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: Mattis FolkestadPub: machineboy
Windows
Explore a beautiful, low-poly Norwegian island as 17-year-old Jesper. Armed with a mysterious, magical bracelet, you'll solve puzzles, uncover your grandfather's past, and make choices in this heartwarming coming-of-age story about love, friendship, and family.
Why similar: Historical 35.1%, Adventure 23.5%, Story Rich 21.3%, Indie 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that focuses on exploration and a personal, story-rich experience.
- #26 Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate
78% matchMixed67% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: Mighty Eyes
Windows
Step into the unknown and embark on an epic, time travel adventure, completely re-imagined. Introducing Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, a remake of the critically acclaimed VR adventure game - Wanderer. There’s no telling where you’ll go and who you’ll become as you unravel the mysteries of time.
Why similar: Story Rich 22.2%, Time Travel 19.7% ★, Action-Adventure 15%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 13.5%
- #27 Strings of Fate XI: Magic dream
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: MIRTEK
Windows
This is an adventure about five brave heroes who have to embark on a journey where ancient prophecies, sword and magic play a key role in the struggle to save the world. Nine schools of magic, about a hundred spells and dozens of sets of weapons. More than fifteen dungeons with riddles and monsters.
Why similar: Adventure 78.6%, Singleplayer 21.4%
- #28 The Mensional
77% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Delil Timurtaş
Windows · Mac
Adventures of different characters with their unique atmosphere and puzzles.
Why similar: Time Travel 25.6% ★, Adventure 22.5%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Action 14.5%, Indie 13.1%
- #29 Double
78% matchVery Positive82% of 227 reviews2019
Dev: Tomato Fantasy Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Double is an action-quest game telling about a fight with a mental disorder by immersing in dreams. Choose your way and find out how this mystical story ends.
Why similar: Historical 34.2%, Adventure 19.5%, Action 16.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Indie 8.4%
- #30 Syberia: The World Before
75% matchVery Positive90% of 4,909 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Historical 31.8%, Third Person 18.1%, Story Rich 14.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Linear 10.4%
- #31 Lost in Paradise
79% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Elev8 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.
Why similar: Historical 36.5%, Third Person 27.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 12.4%, Indie 5.5%
- #32 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,317 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.
Why similar: Adventure 46%, Story Rich 19.5%, Indie 10.1%, 3D 7.8%, Time Travel 6.5% ★
- #33 Timeloop: Sink Again Beach
73% matchVery Positive91% of 362 reviews2022
Dev: Fang's Lab
Windows
A non-linear first-person action adventure in a pirate setting. A single player time travel simulation game. Unusual gaming experience.Moving in space and time, the player must understand what is happening on the island and how the main character can move away from there.
Why similar: Story Rich 35.6%, Adventure 30.3%, Action-Adventure 22.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%
- #34 The Little Brave
73% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 43%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Story Rich 17%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 5.8%
- #35 Quern - Undying Thoughts
74% matchVery Positive91% of 3,956 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Story Rich 26.8%, 3D 25.1%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #36 Causal Loop
71% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Mirebound InteractivePub: Headup
Windows
Causal Loop is a narrative puzzler that blends mind-bending mechanics with a rich sci-fi story about time, consequence, and survival. Solve intricate puzzles by using the signature “echo” mechanic to record, replay, and interact with up to three versions of your past self. Can you break the loop?
Why similar: Story Rich 22%, 3D 19.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Action 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.6%
- #37 Tyd wag vir Niemand (Time waits for Nobody)
77% matchMixed57% of 92 reviews2017
Dev: Skobbejak GamesPub: Skermunkel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Manipulate time to your will at any moment to solve challenges, avoid deadly traps and make it to the end of this strange journey.
Why similar: Adventure 51.4%, Indie 26.1%, Atmospheric 15%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #38 Niko: Through The Dream
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 230 reviews2015
Dev: Studio Paint
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Niko is a spiritual journey through the dreams, where adventure, puzzles and mysteries come together in an oneiric and minimalist world. Dare to dream!
Why similar: Adventure 59.7%, Indie 22.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #39 Peaks of Yore
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,672 reviews2023
Dev: Anders Grube JensenPub: TraipseWare
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.
Why similar: Historical 49.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Action 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #40 Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return
73% matchVery Positive84% of 218 reviews2022
Dev: Emir SuleimanPub: ChronoVision
Windows
Epics Of Distant Realm: Holy Return is a Turn-Based Combat and Story Sci-Fi game that delves into the mythologies of the universe, the terminal of the universe, the Planet of Destiny.
Why similar: Stealth 38.2%, Mystery Dungeon 19.9%, Adventure 19.2%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Atmospheric 9%
- #41 League Of Enthusiastic Losers
72% matchVery Positive84% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: yookond.
Windows · Mac
League of Enthusiastic Losers is a reflective adventure game about experiencing yourself, looking for happiness, self-care, and not giving up contrary to what others think. Immerse yourself in a slow-flowing but true story, of the nostalgic journey to the 90s.
Why similar: Adventure 38.2%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Story Rich 16.5%, Indie 13%, Singleplayer 8.1%
- #42 Adam's Venture Chronicles
74% matchMixed67% of 307 reviews2015
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.
Why similar: Historical 26.2%, Third Person 23.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Linear 11.4%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #43 Origament: A Paper Adventure
68% matchVery Positive97% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: Space Sauce StudioPub: Beverlor
Windows
✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸
Why similar: Third Person 30.4%, Story Rich 17.7%, Time Travel 17.5% ★, Adventure 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #44 TEMPUS
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: k148 Game Studio
Windows
TEMPUS is a puzzle adventure game with time travel. Each time you advance, you will see the island where you live change over thousands of years. You can only travel forward so it is a one way trip, how far will you go?
Why similar: Story Rich 51.5%, Adventure 34.5%, Indie 9.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #45 Stardiver
71% matchMixed51% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Green Planet Games
Windows
You're a Stardiver on a mission. Descend into the depths of an underwater world filled with wonder, mysteries, and peril. Discover the story behind the abandoned base. Explore this submerged planet and learn its history.
Why similar: Story Rich 22.8%, 3D 20.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Atmospheric 11%
- #46 INDUSTRIA
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,117 reviews2021
Dev: BleakmillPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.
Why similar: Story Rich 28.6%, Action 22.2%, Adventure 20.5%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Singleplayer 8.2%
- #47 Compass of Destiny: Istanbul
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: M11 StudioPub: 5D Creations
Windows
Become a Venetian merchant and journey to 17th century Istanbul, capital of the Ottoman Empire at the height of its power. Experience its culture and history, then descend into Fitrat, the realm of dreams, to uncover the past of your hero and his role in the devastating Cretan War.
Why similar: Historical 52%, 3D 15.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 8.8%
- #48 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
65% matchVery Positive90% of 19,373 reviews2024
Dev: MachineGamesPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.
Why similar: Historical 31.7%, Stealth 26%, Story Rich 12.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Adventure 7.8%
- #49 The House of Da Vinci 2
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,190 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.
Why similar: Historical 53.2%, Story Rich 15.6%, Adventure 10%, Linear 8.2%, 3D 4.9%
- #50 Ertugrul of Ulukayin
66% matchVery Positive84% of 462 reviews2025
Dev: Tekden Studio
Windows
Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient semi-open world.
Why similar: Historical 28.6%, Third Person 16.6%, Linear 12.9%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #51 PROZE: Enlightenment
71% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2019
Dev: SignSine
Windows
PROZE is a VR puzzle adventure set in both past and present. It’s a story of friendship and duty, fear and dignity of the people facing the Soviet government and its echoes. Explore a Cold-War era military research facility, deal with the anomalies, solve the puzzles, and find out the answers.
Why similar: Adventure 24.9%, Time Travel 17.6% ★, Action 17.2%, Story Rich 17%, Indie 10.5%
- #52 Ties
69% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2020
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Explore an oniric world and discover all its secrets during a dangerous and memorable quest.
Why similar: Action 37.7%, Adventure 36.4%, 3D 15.2%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #53 Between Time: Escape Room
68% matchVery Positive80% of 345 reviews2021
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You are going to steal a time machine. In this escape room, you have to travel through time, explore mysterious places and solve puzzles to get priceless treasures. Will you be able to make it back alive?
Why similar: Time Travel 36.1% ★, Adventure 30%, 3D 23.4%, Singleplayer 10.5%
- #54 SCARF
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 329 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Third Person 28.4%, Adventure 15.9%, Action 15.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, 3D 14.2%
- #55 Juro Janosik
67% matchVery Positive95% of 100 reviews2021
Dev: Peter JurkovskyPub: Black Deer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Juro Janosik is an action adventure about a Slovak legendary hero. You'll take an adventure across country of Slovakia, explore castles, solve puzzles, rob pandurs, liberate prisoners, steal from the rich and give loot to the poor.
Why similar: Historical 37.1%, 3D 19.3%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 13.6%, Indie 7.5%
- #56 The End of the Sun
63% matchVery Positive97% of 283 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Story Rich 36.7%, Adventure 22.5%, 3D 19.9%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #57 Dusty
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: El Palo GamesPub: U-tad
Windows
Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.
Why similar: Adventure 29.7%, Third Person 21.9%, Linear 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%, 3D 9.7%
- #58 Aery - A Journey Beyond Time
67% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve through time. Are you ready to explore time itself?
Why similar: Third Person 27.1%, 3D 18.2%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 17.4%, Linear 8.6%