- #1 Gravity Spin
97% match5 user reviews0% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gravity Spin is a tough as nails 8 bit retro metroidvania (retroidvania) with a literal spin - on gravity. Spin the world on its head and be careful not to get too confused.
Why similar: Adventure 56.3%, Indie 43.7%
- #2 Golden8bits
96% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Vicente FleitasPub: Criptomedia Studios
Windows · Mac
Golden8bits is a minimalistic game and Fantasy console. The game includes the possibility of creating graphics, levels, animations and music like chiptune with our own tracker; all in the same environment. No programming knowledge is needed.
Why similar: Adventure 56%, Indie 44%
- #3 EX0: Dark Moon
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Six Games
Windows
An indie retro-ish puzzle platformer where you must upgrade your stats to run, jump, and shoot your way through each level and beat the evil dark slimes.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #4 Citadale - The Ancestral Strain
95% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
The gravest Citadale adventure yet breaks new ground... and buries you in it!
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #5 Spectrum Break
94% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Jason Hein
Windows · Mac
Spectrum Break is a synth-infused physics platformer, where you reshape levels with neon light. Blocks in each level float in zero gravity and can be pushed around by the player, causing them to light up in a burst of vibrant color and sound. Light up all blocks to win.
Why similar: Adventure 56.1%, Indie 43.9%
- #6 The Mystery Room
94% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: CypicsPub: Moim
Windows
This game is a game where you solve the puzzle problem and escape the room. When you start the game, you will be able to solve the puzzle problem and ask for reasoning ability. Unlock all secrets in 8 rooms and escape. Tense music and a mysterious background await you. Puzzles of various difficulty await you.
Why similar: Adventure 58.2%, Indie 41.8%
- #7 8 Ball
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 144 reviews2018
Dev: One Buck
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Get ready to be the main attraction at the tables.
Why similar: Adventure 43.6%, Indie 33.7%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D 7.1%
- #8 Ira Act 1: Pilgrimage
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ore LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A child reaches for the stars, burdened by circumstance. Folks chained by debt, indentured to the powers at large. Mankind thrust to the stars following after a signal spanning the void of space and time itself.
Why similar: Adventure 51.4%, Indie 37.4%, Atmospheric 11.2%
- #9 Tiny Thief
92% match5 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: taecg
Windows · Mac
Tiny Thief is an independent puzzle adventure game, you need to control the thief to save the people.
Why similar: Adventure 56%, Indie 44%
- #10 The voluntary chipping
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roza A.
Windows
You have resieved an invitation from the "Greenhouse" corporation for free chipping. But you have a choice not to be enslaved! You have to fight back against cyber machines.
Why similar: Adventure 61.6%, Indie 23.5%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D 4.4%
- #11 Sign Motion
91% matchMixed64% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Midnart
Windows · Mac · Linux
The story of the kid who escaped from the school crossing sign.
Why similar: Adventure 45.3%, Indie 37.8%, Platformer 16.9%
- #12 Aritana and the Harpy's Feather
91% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: Duaik Entretenimento
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is a 2.5D platform game with an innovative stance and combo system. Race against time, face the challenges of Harpy Mountain, confront the Spirits of the Forest, and venture into the lands of the fearsome Mapinguari.
Why similar: Adventure 46.4%, Indie 35.5%, Platformer 18.1%
- #13 Trash TV
90% matchVery Positive86% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: Lawrence RussellPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Welcome to the world of Trash TV. Cast away into a recycling center, you play an outdated tube television animated to life with a singular goal – find your remote control and become fully functional again.
Why similar: Indie 36.3%, Adventure 32.3%, Platformer 23%, 2D 8.5%
- #14 Slinki
89% matchMixed58% of 24 reviews2015
Dev: Titan Forged Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hack your way through this maddened forest with one angry bunny's razor sharp Independently Targeting Bionic Shard of Concentrated Mayhem that serves as the titular character's right arm. Now fully detatchable and slingshot capable, for when you just need to fling yourself across the screen.
Why similar: Adventure 43.2%, Indie 34.4%, Platformer 22.4%
- #15 Jomp The Jumper
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: SGStudio Games
Windows · Linux
A wicked wizard is trying to dominate the world and only you can save everyone
Why similar: Adventure 42.7%, Indie 33.6%, Platformer 23.6%
- #16 Hoppa
87% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A tiny adventure game, pole vault over dangerous waters, and bring a cute lost duckling back to its mother!
Why similar: Adventure 44.2%, Indie 34.2%, Cute 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #17 Auf Abwegen
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 375 reviews2019
Dev: KindmanPub: InSayn
Windows · Linux
Explore the beauty and dangers of nature in this narrative mini-puzzle-platformer - a one-man project from Kindman. Slip into the role of a red fox in its natural habitat - feed your family and survive the threats of the forest - and humans too!
Why similar: Adventure 50%, Indie 38.8%, 2D 11.3%
- #18 21 Steps to Soul
85% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Grigory Everstov
Windows
Classic old-school hardcore two dimensional horror platformer. Following Daniel in this God forsaken world, the players are going to collect the elements to open doors, run for their dear lives from the evil monsters and make their way further and further into the darkness.
Why similar: Adventure 42.7%, Indie 32%, Platformer 25.4%
- #19 Den vänstra handens stig
76% 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%
- #20 La Aventura De Axel
84% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Tordrix GamesPub: Tordrix
Windows
this fantastic and spectacula adventure, Get on the skin of Axel, a young man who by strange and mysterious circumstances lost his sister and took a long and incredible way to try to rescue her. In a journey full of magic and strange creatures you will have to help achieve your goal.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #21 Mommy
81% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2020
Dev: KuKo
Windows
Meteor storm falls on Sweet Country. All country inhabitants disappear. Help little Toby survive, find his Mommy, safe locals and restore his home!
Why similar: Adventure 48.3%, Indie 37.1%, Platformer 14.6%
- #22 DownWind
75% 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%
- #23 K'NOSSOS
75% 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%
- #24 Escape: The Brother's Saloon
81% matchVery Positive80% of 112 reviews2020
Dev: Woodcrest Games, LLC
Windows
Trapped by your brother Joseph in a mysterious room, filled with the faint ticking of a clock and the crackles of a fire...it's up to you to explore, find clues, and solve the puzzles. Will you escape The Brother's Saloon?
Why similar: Adventure 54.2%, Indie 40.6%, Atmospheric 5.1%
- #25 Horace:First Trip
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: UpReality
Windows
Before the first wedding night, the main character’s bride was abducted. The long-awaited chance to become a man was lost too. Help Horace save his beloved!
Why similar: Adventure 41.8%, Indie 32.4%, Platformer 19%, 2D 6.8%
- #26 Bounce Rescue!
82% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Bitecore Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bounce Rescue! is an arcade- styled puzzle platformer, telling a story about a group of heroes, saving their friends. Made by a small indiedev studio Bitecore Ltd.
Why similar: Adventure 42.4%, Indie 31.8%, Platformer 16.5%, Cute 9.4%
- #27 Sideway™ New York
84% matchMixed59% of 123 reviews2011
Dev: Playbrains
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Battle your way through a twisted graffiti world where your prowess in puzzle solving makes the difference between life & death!
Why similar: Adventure 42.3%, Indie 30.7%, Platformer 27%
- #28 Naked Little Dude
78% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: PixelShorts
Windows
Help Naked Little Dude collect the shopping for his wife and avoid the dog house! This is also a clothes free adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 48.8%, Indie 37.3%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D 4.1%
- #29 Kabitis 2: Fire Sword
80% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Two games of Kabitis in one package.
Why similar: Adventure 54.6%, Platformer 22%, Indie 15%, 2D 8.4%
- #30 Graveyard Birds
79% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Indispensable Studios
Windows · Mac
Graveyard Birds is a 2d puzzle game. Guide Lemmy the bird through 50 devious levels and escape the clutches of the undead with the help of your friends!
Why similar: Adventure 43.3%, Indie 32.4%, Atmospheric 14.8%, 2D 9.5%
- #31 Treasure Adventure World
78% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2018
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.
Why similar: Adventure 39%, Indie 28.6%, Platformer 16.8%, Cute 8.9%, 2D 6.6%
- #32 LETHE: Broken memories
69% 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%
- #33 The Journey: Bob's Story
79% matchMixed53% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: Tomas Gonzalez
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Journey: Bob's Story is an Exploration, Atmospheric and puzzle 2D platformer. Play as Bob, who goes on an adventure to find his best friend Neibag who left the village with a group of explorers through villages secret cave.
Why similar: Adventure 44.6%, Indie 27.4%, Platformer 15%, Atmospheric 8.2%, 2D 4.8%
- #34 THE TEAR
77% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Game Gestalt
Windows
An immersive VR adventure in a fantastic world.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #35 The Lost And Forgotten: Part 1
76% 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%
- #36 裁決者 -The White Butcher-
66% 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%
- #37 FALL 坠落之后
74% 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%
- #38 KALEIDO STELLA
72% 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%
- #39 The Melody of Dust
74% 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%
- #40 Tesla Breaks the World!
77% 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%
- #41 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%
- #42 Downloaded: Fragments of a Forgotten Soul
73% 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%
- #43 反现实症候群γ - Counterrealstic Syndrome γ
69% 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%
- #44 Cloudborn
72% 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%
- #45 Slice of Life
71% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: FurGoldGames
Windows
What to do when you are alone?
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #46 Drawn Story
73% 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%
- #47 Burning Instinct
71% 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%
- #48 Nor'Easter
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redi Games
Windows
Nor’easter is a classic point-and-click adventure game inspired by the lumberjack folklore of Northern America. As a brave jackalope befriend strange, magical creatures, help a lost man find his children and save the woodlands from endless winter!
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #49 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%
- #50 Potion Paws
68% 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%
- #51 The Bears And The Bees
70% 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%
- #52 Bildo
70% 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%
- #53 The Keepers of Pages: Chevengur
59% 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%
- #54 Inner Riddle
58% 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%
- #55 Midnight at the Celestial Palace: Part I
69% 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%
- #56 Waking the Glares - Chapters I and II
70% 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%
- #57 Investi-Gator: The Case of the Big Crime
67% matchPositive100% of 38 reviews2019
Dev: Games By Bees
Windows
A short comedy adventure. Investi-Gator is here to solve the crimes! He's not really clear on what the crime is, but he'll do his best. And as long as his brother Insti-Gator is around, he'll ALWAYS have someone to trust!
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #58 Buratino
57% 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%