- #1 Kansei
97% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
A murder mystery visual novel. Use your psychic powers to uncover secrets and hunt down a murderer.
Why similar: Adventure 44.5%, Indie 33.3%, Visual Novel 22.2%
- #2 The Leopard Catgirl in Miaoli
96% matchVery Positive95% of 192 reviews2019
Dev: Erotes Studio
Windows
The protagonist Wang Cheng-En returns to his hometown due to the rivalry between different countries. Along the way, he encounters a girl with animal ears by accident.How will this relationship develop when he lives together with this unusual girl?
Why similar: Adventure 48%, Indie 33.8%, Visual Novel 18.1%
- #3 Serafina's Crown
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Woodsy StudioPub: Thesis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Serafina’s Crown is a visual novel with elements of fantasy, adventure and romance. You play as Odell Perin, the newly-appointed regent of Darzia as she tries to solve the murder of the queen and a host of other domestic and international crises.
Why similar: Adventure 46.7%, Indie 35%, Visual Novel 18.2%
- #4 Emily: Displaced
95% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Bossa StudiosPub: War Child Gaming
Windows · Mac
A choice-based visual novel about a child affected by war
Why similar: Adventure 47%, Indie 35.2%, Visual Novel 17.8%
- #5 雪色废都 Abandoned Snowy Castle
94% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Amethyst Atelier
Windows
You are traveling to England with your little sister during the summer holiday. But what comes is...
Why similar: Adventure 42.7%, Indie 32%, Visual Novel 25.3%
- #6 Jisei
93% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
A murder mystery visual novel. Use your psychic powers to track down a killer and prove your innocence!
Why similar: Adventure 41.2%, Indie 32.1%, Visual Novel 26.7%
- #7 Once10
92% matchVery Positive82% of 104 reviews2019
Dev: JingtuStudio
Windows · Mac
This is a visual novel about 60 minutes in length, telling a story of memories.he visual novel "Once10" is a story which will recall the experience of many individuals.
Why similar: Adventure 42.2%, Indie 30.3%, Visual Novel 27.5%
- #8 Together We Live
91% matchVery Positive97% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: Water PhoenixPub: KEMCO
Windows
This is a visual novel game without player selections. To atone for the sins of humanity, the girl continues to die.
Why similar: Adventure 40.2%, Indie 30.2%, Visual Novel 29.6%
- #9 Regeria Hope Episode 1
91% matchVery Positive82% of 375 reviews2016
Dev: Golden Game Barn
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
As Regeria Hope, clear your clients of their crimes, or watch them hang and amass power and wealth. It's up to you.
Why similar: Adventure 28.9%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Indie 24.6%, Female Protagonist 21.1%
- #10 She is Mermaid
90% matchVery Positive83% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: COSEN
Windows
Tired of your normal city life? Maybe it's instinct, maybe it's science, but nature is calling Hiroto back to his rural hometown! Little does he know that his childhood friend has somehow gotten herself turned into a... mermaid!?
Why similar: Indie 40.7%, Adventure 33.9%, Visual Novel 25.4%
- #11 Stars and Snowdrops
89% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Ithaqua Labs
Windows · Linux
Spend a day in a rainy castle and befriend, or fall for, a non-binary dragon
Why similar: Adventure 33.3%, Indie 25.8%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Visual Novel 19.5%
- #12 Blackwood Crossing
89% matchVery Positive83% of 429 reviews2017
Dev: PaperSeven LTDPub: Vision Games Publishing LTD
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.
Why similar: Adventure 48.8%, Indie 32.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%
- #13 妄想破绽 Broken Delusion
87% matchMixed60% of 4,043 reviews2019
Pub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
《妄想破绽》是一款文字冒险(AVG)游戏,数十万字精彩原创剧情,将带给大家一段近未来架空科技都市的幻想冒险体验。游戏中,玩家将扮演普通高中生与顶级黑客的双重身份。有一天“我”抱着玩笑心理在网络上虚构了一个不存在的假人,不料却因此带来了惊天巨变……
Why similar: Adventure 41.5%, Indie 32.7%, Visual Novel 25.8%
- #14 Somny & Yawn: Dream Detectives
86% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Sand Work StudioPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Both players play as Somny & Yawn, two detectives who investigate the nightmare that invades the Islands of Dreams. With his sharp eyesight, Somny can find clues spread across the islands, while Yawn, thanks to her exceptional social skills, can discover the secrets of the inhabitants.
Why similar: Adventure 51.9%, Indie 38.6%, Female Protagonist 4.8%, Visual Novel 4.7%
- #15 Once in Yaissor 2
88% matchMixed54% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: Valera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Страх и горечь окутала Яиссор, больше нет надежды на светлое будущее... Хотя и до этого особо не был виден свет дальнейшего беззаботного жития. В любом случае Володе предстоит пройти нелёгкий путь по устранению своих внутренних врагов.
Why similar: Adventure 43.2%, Indie 32.4%, Visual Novel 24.5%
- #16 K'NOSSOS
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Svarun Entertainment
Windows
K'NOSSOS is a cold surreal adventure game about a man traveling the unknown reaches of the cosmos and the things he uncovers on his journey.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #17 Jaw Breakers & The Confection Connection
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: CatCombPub: Reef Entertainment
Windows
A comedy mystery visual novel about a group of kids on Summer vacation with way too much free time on their hands. Spending a summer in a small, quiet and peaceful suburb like Lemon Grove should be a piece of cake, right?
Why similar: Adventure 51.2%, Indie 38.4%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #18 Re Angel
84% matchVery Positive99% of 141 reviews2018
Dev: Studio GU
Windows
Re Angel is a 2nd visual novel created by Studio GU, an indy game developer from Thailand.
Why similar: Adventure 39.2%, Visual Novel 30.5%, Indie 30.3%
- #19 The Great Voyage - Visual Novel
85% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Salmon Snake GamesPub: Black Poodle Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A visual novel short story inspired by the gorgeous pixel art of PC-98 games and a melodramatic story full of betrayal and crescendo.
Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Indie 28.8%, Visual Novel 17%, Female Protagonist 15.9%
- #20 DownWind
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jackson Clarke
Windows
Are you ready to leave your home? Join a Little Leaf on a Big Journey.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #21 Flipping Death
83% matchVery Positive90% of 283 reviews2018
Dev: Zoink Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Possess the living, aid the dead and flip between the worlds of Flipping Death - a puzzling adventure platformer where you find yourself filling in for Death. Maybe your new powers will help you solve the mystery of your own demise?
Why similar: Adventure 49.5%, Indie 33.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%
- #22 Peace of Evil
84% matchMostly Negative38% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Tamaya KagiyaPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bishoujo romance packed with beautiful CGs, music, and Fox girls! Meet and build a relationship with different Kemonomimi characters!
Why similar: Adventure 45.8%, Indie 35.2%, Visual Novel 19%
- #23 Den vänstra handens stig
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Newmark Software
Windows · Mac
Den vänstra handens stig is a transcendental blackened narrative experience that focuses on courage, determination and sacrifice.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #24 LETHE: Broken memories
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cuatro Monos Games
Windows
Enter into the mind of Alan Zane, a loving husband and father, who is on the brink of losing his memories. Alzheimer's disease is trying to block your way, will you be able to remember your own life?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #25 The Lost And Forgotten: Part 1
81% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Abstract Games Studio
Windows
After a rough relationship you set for a trip to Monument Valley to rediscover the person you once were.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #26 Potion Paws
79% matchMixed53% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: Bitten Toast Games
Windows
You’ve decided to take the risk and purchase a run down house in the middle of a spooky forest near a dungeon overrun with monsters.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #27 Drawn Story
82% matchMostly Negative33% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Vitaly Rekubratskiy
Windows · Mac
Play as an artist looking at a painted world. You're able to create new items in this world by simply drawing them. Use your own imagination to lead a stickman character through a variety of puzzles by drawing things he can use. There’s always a few ways to solve each puzzle.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #28 The Melody of Dust
81% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Viacom NEXT
Windows
Explore a mysterious space from the fevered dreams of musician Hot Sugar and discover over 80 unique melodies in this synesthetic adventure on the HTC Vive
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #29 Beyond Minimalism
79% matchMixed43% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: SaintHeiserPub: Half-Face Games
Windows
This small experimental first person minimalistic style game gives one and only quest for you. Walking around rooms of strange labyrinth look for clues to reach nature.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #30 Midnight at the Celestial Palace: Part I
78% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Orrery Games
Windows
Midnight at the Celestial Palace: Chapter I is the first episode in an all new fantasy adventure series by Orrery Games and BlipHaus Design.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #31 Eternity's Child
82% matchMostly Negative22% of 77 reviews2008
Dev: Luc BernardPub: Silver Sphere Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Eternity's Child, a quirky, hand drawn next generation 2D platformer is based on a fairy tale by Luc Bernard. It arrives on Steam with exclusive Steam Only levels and HD Resolution. Features: Beautiful 2D graphics with one of the most unique art direction done in a videogame Orchestral Soundtrack Game to be updated with new levels and...
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #32 KALEIDO STELLA
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: CHARON
Windows
"Does your eye see the stars?" Visual Novel ADV "Kaleidoscope Stella" fighting with the fate of the stars Circle CHARON presents a large-scale latest work set in the universe. Peaceful lives of boys and girls are shattered by the invasion of one alien. In order to protect this blue planet, you have to fight.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #33 Slice of Life
77% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: FurGoldGames
Windows
What to do when you are alone?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #34 Buratino
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Semjon Uglev
Windows
Buratino is a 2D arcade game with light adventure elements for the ZX Spectrum 8-bit computer.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #35 Burning Instinct
76% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Merlin Beer
Windows
This game is about the journey of a dragon, beginning right from the start: Popping out of the egg! As a baby dragon, you will encounter many obstacles and difficulties, but as you get more experienced, your dragon gets too! It will learn new abilities, evolve and grow up as you progress!
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #36 The Bears And The Bees
75% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Damsel Stone
Windows
The Bears And The Bees is a debut adventure that follows the heroic exploits of Beesworth, a baby bee who hasn't got his wings yet. Bounce through a hand crafted world in which bears have kidnapped the queen bee, and everyone is relying on Beesworth to get her back!
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #37 Downloaded: Fragments of a Forgotten Soul
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: ThoseBros EntertainmentPub: ThoseBros Entertainment
Windows
In this rage worthy game help Keeli, a goddess of technology, find her redemption after falling from grace. Face 8 challenging levels, 3 bosses, and confront your own corruption. Includes Steam Achievements as well as in game side challenges and an amazing soundtrack. Formatted for Keyboard or Controller use.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #38 反现实症候群γ - Counterrealstic Syndrome γ
71% matchVery Positive93% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: Dr.LiaoPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
高楼上的微风轻拂少女的脸庞,她似乎已经准备好去迎接自己的结局。 果然,她期待已久的【银河铁道】已经向她驶来。 奇妙的星空之旅即将展开……
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #39 FALL 坠落之后
73% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: 朵游社Pub: Fantasia Studio
Windows
小红和小蓝是一对要好的朋友,一次意外使她们从山崖坠落。再次醒来时,周围尽是恐怖的怪物、凄凉的白骨,到处都是危险的陷阱……她们能否成功逃离?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #40 裁決者 -The White Butcher-
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erotes Studio
Windows
《裁決者》是款以極權島國為背景的冒險遊戲。遊戲中你將扮演調查局的副局長,並透過裁決案子替國家伸張正義。但在一次裁決中你意外地殺害了摯友「黃義雄」,使你首次對國家產生了疑惑。重重的危機,雨中,客廳等待著你的並不是虛無。而是屋外毫不知情的黃義雄獨生女「黃詠晴」......少女的笑容,開始了你的罪──
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #41 Waking the Glares - Chapters I and II
74% matchMixed65% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Wisefool Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
How can a book change the universe? Dawnfall’s life has changed deeply, now he must travel and find his way back home.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #42 Grimsfield
73% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Adam Wells
Windows · Mac
Grimsfield is a short point & click story game. You take on the role of a deadbeat beatnik poet who lives in an absurdist market town somewhere in the north of England.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #43 Bildo
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: DALESI
Windows
Bildo is a 2D platform game in which the player plays the role of Bildo, a boy who saw his homeland consumed and ravaged by The Darkness, and decided to start a quest around the world in search for The Colors. Guided by The Keeper and he will begin his mission to beat The Darkness and restore the Light to Nibiru.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #44 THE TEAR
71% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Game Gestalt
Windows
An immersive VR adventure in a fantastic world.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #45 Ana The Game
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Almost Games
Windows
If you answer that unknown number, you’re screwed... Are you willing to risk everything … ?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #46 Airglow
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuiiStudio
Windows
You play as a wolf who gets seperated from the pack. Get unexpected help to find your way. Explore the nature and find the unforseen history of your pack.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #47 Going Nowhere: The Dream
70% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Nowhere Town
Windows · Mac · Linux
Loren's on a journey through an urban dreamscape, in search for a way to reunite with her long lost friend, Violet. Explore a story in the fray of space and time, where a heightened sense of adventure will lead to many curiosities.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #48 Phenomenal Car Park Adventure: Digital Deluxe Edition
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myshkin Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A walking simulator for cars - or "driving simulator" - about meaninglessness, car parks, and the end of the world. Or is it...?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #49 Dark Train: Coupe
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paperash Studio
Windows · Mac
Dark Train: Coupe is a steampunk visual novel made of paper, story prequel to Dark Train. Be a passenger, listen, discuss and decide what will happen next during your journey through the Border City. Meet Ann Tagrezbung; she is quite lovely, unmechanical and still human...
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #50 The "Quiet, Please!" Collection
70% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Nostatic Software
Windows
Use your wits and a bit of mischief to solve puzzles in four classic, lighthearted adventure games! Explore, interact with your environment and solve puzzles in this bundle of four old-school adventure games: "Quiet, Please!", "Quiet Christmas", "Vacation Vexation" and "Candy, Please!".
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #51 OFFICE ESCAPE
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: 贰点捌
Windows
《OFFICE ESCAPE》is a Room Escape game. Player locate in the office and the mistery house. the broken memory, the strange environment,dark light, in this environment,player need to collect clues in each room. Escape from the house and find out who you are.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #52 Occurrence at JCR Outpost
71% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Brandon Brizzi
Windows
A scientific mission in Antarctica goes awry when something is released from beneath the ice! Who is friend? Who is foe? Only you can solve the mystery of the Occurrence at JCR Outpost!
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #53 Cloudborn
70% matchMixed51% of 41 reviews2018
Dev: Logtown Studios AB
Windows
NOW OUT OF EARLY ACCESS! Cloudborn is a truly immersive VR exploration/adventure game, an incredible audio-visual experience that will move you into a world of awe and wonder. Explore the remnants of a lost civilization to uncover a hidden fate. Are you ready to ascend?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #54 One Night
69% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2018
Dev: Dark Gaia Studios
Windows
A free-to-play retro style survival horror game that resembles classics from the Playstation 1 era.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #55 The Keepers of Pages: Chevengur
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galitsyn Egor(GG)Pub: Gogol'Game
Windows
"The Keepers of Pages" is a puzzle-platformer, inspired by the novel of Russian writer A. Platonow "Chevengur". Find your way through a post-apocalyptic world and collect the lost pages in the realm where the reality of the future is tightly interlaced with the texts of the past.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #56 Tesla Breaks the World!
73% matchMostly Negative22% of 63 reviews2014
Dev: Archetype Global
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty!
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #57 TrapLand
69% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: TandemPub: Versus Studio
Windows
Completely new game experience in adventure games with a unique coop-mode.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #58 Inner Riddle
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
You have awoken in strange and unfamiliar place. Soon you realize that you are not simply locked up. But why? For what reason? In search of answers, you must follow the rules of this place. Puzzles and hard decisions are waiting for you. Will you perish never reaching the end or pass through all obstacles and understand what happened?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%