Games Like MANDAGON

You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Atmospheric 21.7%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 15.1%, 2D 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Mandagon, this game uses a unique art style to explore ancient mythology and spiritual themes through a side-scrolling perspective.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Relaxing 15.4%, Adventure 14%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential experience in atmospheric, wordless storytelling that explores themes of life, death, and connection.

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: Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Platformer 21.1%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Relaxing 7.9%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric platformer that explores emotional growth and loss through stunning hand-drawn visuals and a meditative pace.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.3%, Relaxing 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Adventure 14%, Indie 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the relaxing, exploration-focused nature of Mandagon while encouraging players to discover the world at their own pace.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Relaxing 16.8%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a poignant, platforming-based exploration of death and letting go, mirroring the philosophical depth of Mandagon.

A short atmospheric adventure game about finding meaning in a meaningless world.

Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Atmospheric 29.1%, Indie 16.3%, 2D 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, philosophical adventure that mirrors Mandagon's focus on existential themes and atmospheric storytelling.

You're stranded at a cathedral-like train station in the near future, searching for a ticket out of town. Explore the secret passageways, interact with strangers, dig for records, and get hypnotized by the soundtrack – a batch of original music courtesy of the band, Archie Pelago.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 18.3%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric walking simulator that invites players to explore a strange, dreamlike environment at their own pace.

Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.

Why similar: Platformer 38.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.4%, 2D 12.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, procedurally generated platformer that focuses on fluid movement and a peaceful, ambient atmosphere.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, atmospheric journey across a desolate landscape that emphasizes the beauty of solitude and discovery.

Lost in a weird city in the middle of the desert and surrounded by strange creatures that keep staring at you. This is a game about exploring the unknown and solving puzzles... lots of them! Don't be fooled by the looks, this isn't a point & click adventure.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 42%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric puzzle game that relies on non-verbal communication and discovery to tell its story.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 40%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Indie 8.5%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that encourages deep exploration and discovery within a charming, pixel-art world.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Platformer 53.1%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Indie 11.8%, 2D 9.4%, Puzzle 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical puzzle-platformer that uses its mechanics to tell a deep, reflective story about regret and time.

Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

Why similar: Platformer 40.1%, Atmospheric 12.2%, 2D 11.2%, Mystery 8.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist platformer that uses simple shapes and excellent narration to explore complex themes of identity and purpose.

A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence.

Why similar: Atmospheric 30.1%, Indie 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Casual 6.1%, Relaxing 6%

Why You'll Like It: A very short, atmospheric experience that captures a sense of wonder and melancholy through its unique perspective.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Atmospheric 16%, Relaxing 14.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy game that prioritizes atmosphere and personal discovery over combat, much like the meditative world of Mandagon.

Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

Why similar: Relaxing 25.4%, Indie 13.8%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A purely atmospheric exploration game that focuses on the sensory experience of a vibrant, changing world.

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Platformer 48.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, 2D 10.6%, Indie 9.6%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer that captures the exploration-heavy spirit of early metroidvanias with a distinct, nostalgic aesthetic.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Story Rich 15.5%, Indie 10.1%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich walking simulator that focuses on uncovering memories and emotional depth in a contained space.

A machine ponders its loneliness. It scans the radio spectrum for an answer to its question.

Why similar: Atmospheric 26%, Indie 23.3%, Adventure 15.7%, 2D 13.8%, Casual 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle game that shares the minimalist, indie feel and slow-paced exploration of Mandagon.

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 9.5%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic platformer that blends puzzle-solving with a narrative about loss and the desire to bring someone back.

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Why similar: Platformer 33.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric world-building through its platforming mechanics.

SBBP is a 2D platformer with pixel graphics. Blue boy’s girlfriend is kidnapped by aliens so he goes through 21 levels to save her and he also fight bosses along the way.

Why similar: Platformer 37%, Pixel Graphics 29.5%, 2D 13.3%, Indie 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, retro-styled platformer that focuses on exploration and simple, satisfying movement mechanics.

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Platformer 47.8%, Adventure 13%, Indie 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: A vast, atmospheric platformer that emphasizes exploration and the feeling of being small in a large, mysterious world.

Moon River is a short RPG adventure with an emphasis on music and atmosphere. Perhaps some secrets too... Explore the remains of an quiet, empty world & find the river's end.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.2%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 10.5%, 2D 8.7%

Dawn is an atmospheric 3D platformer in which players guide a druidic creature named Ash through a beautiful environment to bring life and light back to a dead tree at the center of the world.

Why similar: Adventure 53.6%, Atmospheric 21.6%, Casual 20.3%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, atmospheric adventure that focuses on the beauty of a 3D environment and a peaceful, non-violent journey.

404Sight is a free game made in support of net neutrality. It’s a 3D playground runner influenced by parkour running with the addition of a special ping ability that reveals areas that can speed the player up or slow them down.

Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Great Soundtrack 45.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A parkour-focused platformer that uses its environment to tell a story about digital freedom and discovery.

Red Trigger is an FPS Puzzle game inspired by Portal, Antichamber and more. Use a gun that can expand or retract red blocks. The catch? You can only expand three blocks at a time - so you need to manage your energy wisely.

Why similar: Atmospheric 27.3%, Mystery 24%, Story Rich 21.1%, Adventure 21.1%, Puzzle 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-platformer that prioritizes environmental interaction and spatial awareness over combat.

A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31.3%, Platformer 22.3%, Adventure 16.6%, Indie 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art exploration game that emphasizes a sense of place and quiet, meditative discovery.

A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

Why similar: Atmospheric 20.3%, Adventure 19.1%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Relaxing 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing walking simulator that focuses on the simple joy of movement and atmospheric discovery.

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

Why similar: Indie 27.8%, Walking Simulator 23.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven experience that uses its unique setting to provide a memorable and humorous perspective on game design.

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 13.3%, Walking Simulator 10%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric narrative game that uses its environment to tell a dark, psychological story.

An adventure game focused on exploration where you do NOT save the world and the world does NOT need saving.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.4%, Adventure 18.4%, 2D 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Mystery 10.1%

A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Atmospheric 9%, Adventure 9%, 2D 8.5%

Kevin is fed up with his game. Follow him in this atmospheric, dark and funny journey and fulfil his dreams. Is it even possible to escape?

Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, 2D 8.7%

Explore Dodd's local museum in this short and sweet, casual and relaxing side-scroller adventure! Visit various exhibits within the museum's four wings and talk to various characters along the way!

Why similar: Relaxing 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, 2D 12.7%, Atmospheric 11%, Walking Simulator 9.8%

The NADI Project it is a free-to-play, first person graphic adventure, in which you will face various obstacles to escape from your destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Indie 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 8%

The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18%, Indie 17.8%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Adventure 16.7%, Atmospheric 13.7%

Mystical puzzle quest game in a gloomy minimalism style will tell you a story of a person who's got himself into a camera, and from which there is no way out it seems. Experimental gameplay diluted with a pinch of a philosophy, that's what SORE is.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33.5%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Indie 11.8%, Adventure 11%, 2D 10%

“Happiness is only real when shared, especially with a water drop”. (Isn’t that how it goes?). Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in the greatest journey you’ll ever set out on with the cutest friend.

Why similar: Platformer 55.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 13.2%, 2D 10.5%, Casual 5.4%

Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you.

Why similar: Adventure 39.2%, Indie 30.1%, Atmospheric 22.1%, Walking Simulator 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is.

Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Indie 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Exploration 5.1%

A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation.

Why similar: 2D 17.8%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 11.8%

TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?

Why similar: Atmospheric 37.2%, Indie 20.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Singleplayer 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers.

Why similar: Platformer 41.2%, Adventure 18.7%, 2D 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Indie 9%

Blameless is a mysterious first-person adventure with primary focus on puzzle solving and short story. The player will appear in a role of an architect trying to investigate strange happenings, after discovering evidence of an act of violence.

Why similar: Adventure 31%, Mystery 19.3%, Indie 18.7%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Puzzle 6.9%

Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Fork Parker must outwit a group of no-talent game developers in a deadly holiday promotional game. Also, it's free.

Why similar: Platformer 47.1%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 9.3%, 2D 9.3%

Mondealy: Day One is a prologue for the 2D adventure game Mondealy. You can see how adventures in the magical kingdom of Dargratt begin.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.6%, Relaxing 14.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%, 2D 12%, Adventure 11.6%

Can you save the world from an unknown destiny?

Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 24.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Indie 9.1%

The world was plunged into chaos following an accident at a bio-weapon research facility. 100% of the earth's population has been infected. There is an antidote that blocks infection from the airborne strain of the virus, but the effect is temporary.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 57.1%, 2D 21.1%, Indie 19%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something.

Why similar: Atmospheric 30.4%, Adventure 30%, 2D 16.4%, Story Rich 12.3%, Puzzle 5.6%

Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.8%, Story Rich 25.6%, Indie 19.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

Why similar: 2D 51.3%, Indie 29.8%, Singleplayer 9.9%, Casual 9%

Seize the day

Why similar: Indie 38.6%, 2D 22.5%, Casual 17.2%, Singleplayer 14.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes.

Why similar: Platformer 44%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Indie 11.5%, Adventure 9.6%, 2D 7.4%

With your final build missing, and only till the end of the night to publish his game, Warren must take up the difficult adventure to make a new build before the end of the night through whatever means necessary. Join Warren's quest to publish his title before the end of the night and become an indie dev.

Why similar: Adventure 45.2%, Indie 44.6%, Singleplayer 5.6%, Casual 4.6%

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 50.2%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 15.9%, Casual 5.9%, Puzzle 2.9%

Sono is a 2D exploration game where players effortlessly glide through an abstract microcosm collecting lost fragments of sound.

Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Relaxing 20.7%, Indie 19.2%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Casual 10.6%

A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past.

Why similar: Atmospheric 31.6%, Mystery 28%, Story Rich 24.1%, Casual 11%, Singleplayer 5.4%

In this free 3D adventure, explore someone's mind and discover their secrets in a surreal story about a father, son, Asian-America and more. Explore a dying father's "Memory World", and travel to familiar, supernatural spaces. By Melos, co-creator of Anodyne and Angeline Era.

Why similar: Atmospheric 25.9%, Adventure 25.5%, Story Rich 24.7%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is...

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.4%, Relaxing 14.9%, 2D 13.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 9.6%