Games Like Maid In Wonderland

A short narrative-heavy non-linear exploration game. Where you explore a dungeon, journal your own notes, manage your light, avoid traps, read lore, and hunt for a way out.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 7.1%

An upcoming story-driven dark fantasy RPG. Journey across the Jophinian Isles and battle wild elemental beasts in your search for humanity's last hope -- the individual known as the Seraph.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Dark Humor 10.2%, RPG 8.9%

A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.1%, Action RPG 18.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Anime 8.4%

Players will interact with their environment, talk to unique characters, and battle in real-time against their own emotions. Dive into the mind of a younger Nicole as she battles to situate herself in the Other-World whilst learning to cope with the separation from her Mom.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.7%, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Exploration 10.5%

Erratum is a solo offline puzzle game where you play as Tilde, a young curious girl who finds herself trapped into an ominous tome's grasps. Solve turn-based dungeon-like puzzles and cast light magic to help Tilde escape danger and uncover the secrets held within the pages.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.9%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11%, Story Rich 8.8%

After Dark is a horror adventure game filled with monsters, oddities, and more! Traverse a strange, other-worldly forest to rescue your sister and bring her back home! There will be many dangers along the way, can you survive?

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.1%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Exploration 11.8%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

A strange artifact has been excavated on the coast of Brittany - and now the agents of the Myth Seekers are in grave danger. Amelia has to act fast to protect modern-day Paris. What other mysteries lurk deep within the Sunken City?

Why similar: Hidden Object 37%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Enter a world of horror and suspense, in this RPG action game, fight to survive, rescue and escape alive from a camp in the middle of the forest.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.3%, Action RPG 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Exploration 12.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

DRAIN is an action RPG set in a dark fantasy world after a sudden catastrophe. The focus lies on its combat gameplay and deep story, where the destinies of intriguing companions revolve around yours. Exploring the world and solving its mysteries and puzzles will be crucial.

Why similar: Hidden Object 21.8%, Action RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 10.2%

Discover a world torn by war and magic. Make choices that shape your story, master strategic combat, and confront powerful enemies. Explore a beautifully crafted pixel-art world full of secrets in a story-driven RPG adventure.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Story Rich 12%, Exploration 10.9%

Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Before Fate is a retro sci-fi survival RPG. Explore fractured worlds across time, gather resources, craft gear, survive dungeons, and piece together the final timeline.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.4%, Action RPG 17.1%, Hand-drawn 11%, Exploration 10.3%, Anime 9.8%

The Sink Gods is a modern adventure game. You play a poor villager who lives in the Sink Valley. When you are evicted from your home, you realise your only hope is the Sink Gods of the Great Basin. Journey to each of their temples, and pass their test to gain revenge for what you have lost.

Why similar: Hidden Object 23.2%, Dark Humor 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Cartoony 8.8%

An Action-RPG game where you can recruit characters from all over the world as you go on adventures and explore new areas.

Why similar: Action RPG 25%, Exploration 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Story Rich 8.8%

TSIOQUE (pronounced: "chiock") is a dark but playful Point & Click adventure, hand-animated in meticulous, frame-by-frame 2D. Escape the clutches of an Evil Wizard and discover the secrets hidden within the spellbound castle of your ancestors.

Why similar: Dark Humor 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12%, Story Rich 9.6%

A world where snow falls, a landscape of dream-like memories.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.4%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Exploration 9.6%

A first-person psychological horror walking simulator. The same rain-soaked corporate street, looping. Notice what's wrong before it notices you back.

Why similar: Hidden Object 27.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Dark Humor 12.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

The protagonist "Luo Ling" travels following vague memories in her mind, during which she discovers a child "Wuyi," who claims to be pursued by monsters and seeks help. They agree to stick together and find home.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action RPG 15.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Anime 11.5%, Cartoony 10.2%

An open-world action RPG set in the Baransu Realm. Play as Emerald, the last of the Murakai Bloodline and daughter of Sensei Lux, fighting to gather the Almighty Gemstones, wield the Eternal Blade, and free her father from an eternal curse before chaos and darkness are unleashed on the realm.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.8%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Anime 9%

Daymare Town is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a heart of a strange city populated by peculiar Metamorph creatures. This town is full of nooks and crannies, puzzles, secrets and items to collect to help you along the way. Can you escape the nightmare of a day?

Why similar: Dark Humor 21.8%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

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 32.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Cartoony 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8%

Discover the world of Nadaca, meet emotionally rich characters and help them express their feelings through conversations, mini-games and a plant-growing system.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Story Rich 13%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Atmospheric 11%

Survive through each day of your scholarship in this PSX-style game. Meet ambiguous people (and creatures), collect cosmetics, slide out of your dorm, uncover the secrets of this place or die trying!

Why similar: Dark Humor 19%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Exploration 8.8%

Ecos da Mata is a top down action-rpg game about preservation, colonialism and folklore. The story takes place in a fantasy setting inspired by Brazilian history and folklore, taking on its themes and characters. Play as Aiyra and uncover the mysteries of the Snoring Woods

Why similar: Action RPG 20.6%, Lore-Rich 18.4%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Exploration 13.2%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

An action RPG mixing urban oddities and street brawls. 15-year-old ChengCheng's summer starts with a drink delivery—and spirals into bizarre events and hidden secrets across the city.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.9%, Dark Humor 20.2%, Exploration 17.2%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 8.5%

Pawełek The Game is a game full of challenges, jokes and twists. Take on the role of a pawelek, craft items, fight and earn new Loot and uncover the truth about your love

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.5%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Humor 13.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Walking Simulator 9.3%

Alice Andersson, a world-renowned scholar, faces a dilemma of grand proportions when her mother falls gravely ill. No traditional cures have been able to save her; not even the most unconventional methods have worked! Join her as she discovers the legend about the Elohim Cube, a mystical artifact that might be their only hope.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.6%, Action RPG 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Cartoony 9.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Panoptia is a narrative-driven atmospheric exploration game about a strange building called Panoptia that has mysteriously appeared in town. No one knows what secrets hides in its depths. Uncover these secrets if you hope to ever escape...

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.8%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Exploration 13.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19%, Action RPG 17.4%, Exploration 13%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Light From Within is a top-down action-adventure focused on exploration, dungeon crawling, and discovery. Traverse a handcrafted world, solve puzzles, uncover hidden paths, and collect relics that expand your abilities, boost your stats, and alter how you interact with the environment.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.2%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Exploration 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

一部以女性成长为主线、以女性命运为切口展开的民国群像视觉小说。民国十三年，顾念之为摆脱包办婚姻孤身南下。她以为逃离牢笼便能获得自由，可等待她的，是码头的骗局、工厂女工的血泪、军阀混战的硝烟，以及三个截然不同的男人……可在这山河破碎的年代，当一个女人想要主宰自己的命运时，她要付出什么样的代价？

Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.4%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, RPG 7.6%

In a world plagued by malformed births, embark on an action-adventure journey across Pictunia and uncover the truth behind The Painter.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.6%, Dark Humor 15.1%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Exploration 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%

You are trapped in an endless alleyway late at night. Observe anomalies or differences in the surrounding environment carefully, and finally reach "Alley Nine".

Why similar: Hidden Object 34.5%, Walking Simulator 18%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Exploration 9.5%

Legends of Castile is a comic fantasy point-and-click adventure set in the historic Castile region of Spain in the 19th century. It follows a village girl who must investigate the region’s folk legends to fulfill her dream of becoming a nun.

Why similar: Dark Humor 16.8%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Cartoony 9.5%

Whether its end is dark or bright, create a religion for a fabricated god and perform surgery on the history of the universe. Strive to understand all things in the universe that mere humans cannot know. For now, survive like that.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Exploration 9.3%

Follow the story of Mari, as she becomes a witch hunter and discovers what's really going on in Sthalgrave city. Use various skills in the fast-paced turn-based battles! Use free time after missions to hang out with teammates!

Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Exploration 9.7%

True stories told by real people. Welcome to Elk transforms the weird, wonderful, dark and desperate tales of the road less-traveled into an inventive, biographical adventure. This is an island like no other where drama, trauma, love and laughter hide around every corner.

Why similar: Dark Humor 25.1%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, Exploration 13%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

A First-person Walking Simulator that combines Horror, Humor and Mysticism. Explore the funny locations of this National Park and please don't take it seriously.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24%, Lore-Rich 18.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Exploration 11.8%

This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Exploration 11.2%

A story-driven psychological horror game filled with puzzles and humorous moments. In this world where reality and fantasy intertwine, nothing will ever be as it seems.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24.4%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Dark Humor 15%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Exploration 11.3%

The legendary Grand Mage Jeruf is hailed as the most exceptional mage in history, with his masterpiece recognized as the ultimate grimoire in magical arts - the Super Magic Book. In the game, players will take on the role of Lucy to uncover the hidden secrets within the Super Magic Book.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 24%, Action RPG 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Cartoony 11.3%, Exploration 10.1%

Mine, upgrade, and explore as you journey toward the moon. With the help of Astra, the AI in your suit, gather resources, build your ship, and face the emotional cost of chasing your dreams. Will reaching the top bring you happiness, or leave you questioning everything?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 32.2%, Exploration 18.1%, Story Rich 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Exploration 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%

The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, RPG 11%, Exploration 10.2%

Explore Kisetsu no Shima with Mika, a High School student, in this top-down RPG as you discover challenges unique to each "season" or part of the island. Battle enemies with unconventional upgradeable weapons, solve puzzles, and fulfill quests to unlock the mystery of the "Island of Seasons".

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, RPG 9.9%, Exploration 8.4%

Open the door and step into someone's memories. Platonica Space is a sci-fi exploration adventure where you search countless rooms to recover lost memories.

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.6%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Story Rich 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Exploration 10.9%

An atmospheric, top-down mystery/adventure game. Explore parallel versions of an old castle: one pristine, one ruined. Study scripture and lore, solve riddles, unearth secrets, dispel magic barriers. Find, confront, and defeat what lurks beyond the seal in the throne room.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Lore-Rich 22.9%, Exploration 18.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, 2D 7.4%

After a big earthquake in the city, ruins of an old building collapse and you end up trapped inside an abandoned house. Find a way out and unravel the mystery of inexplicable tremors, revealing ancient secrets and a mystical artifact, before the city is destroyed.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.3%, Lore-Rich 21.5%, Hand-drawn 13%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Story Rich 9.6%

Venture into this retro pixel art action-adventure with an open world. Explore, fight, solve puzzles, challenge bosses — and, most importantly, you can romance the cute girls!

Why similar: Action RPG 21.2%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Exploration 12.3%, Anime 10.5%

Explore a world without your eyes and ears to guide you. Uncover the secrets this world has to offer, hoard all the items you can find or get lost trying.

Why similar: Dark Humor 27.6%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Exploration 17%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Hidden Object 13.1%

DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.8%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action RPG 15.1%, Exploration 6.3%

Doll is a visual novel of horror and exploration.With the Jeudille doll, you will be free to explore the city of Lorgna. Talk to the inhabitants, and compare their speeches to succeed in answering the questions raised by this experience.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.5%, Walking Simulator 18%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 13.5%

Death isn’t the end - it’s your last chance. Solve haunting puzzles and make choices that matter as you guide Vale across the underworld. Will regret follow her into eternity?

Why similar: Dark Humor 26.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, Atmospheric 10%

Traverse through twisted dreamscapes and encounter disturbing monsters in this action-horror RPG, while discovering a compelling story with loveable characters through hand-drawn visuals inspired by 90s anime.

Why similar: Action RPG 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Exploration 12.5%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Anime 9.4%

16 Witches, 8 Couples, Game to escape death... Hunt down the Imposter. Save the world from impending catastrophe. Life and death adventure game for those who love charming witches.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.1%, Dark Fantasy 29.3%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 7.4%

A Vietnamese spiritual horror. Bac Ninh, 1887. Return to the ancestral house for the death-anniversary vigil and finish the ritual before dawn. Solve the locks the family sealed, and uncover the truth your grandfather buried. A paper effigy is watching, and it does not want the ritual completed.

Why similar: Hidden Object 27.4%, Walking Simulator 18.5%, Exploration 13.4%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Adventure 7.7%

Emi's Solo Ghost Hunting is a 2D top-down survival horror game based on the story of a solo paranormal investigator called Emi, who got a call from a client in order to investigate the property located in Pennsylvania for proof of the paranormal.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Exploration 13.9%, Anime 13.4%, Adventure 8.2%

In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.6%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Cartoony 12.2%

A short point-and-click adventure game about memories and choices. Exploring some woods, finding perspective, and peace.

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.2%, Exploration 14.3%, Cartoony 12.7%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Adventure 8.2%