Games Like Moss: Book II

Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.

Why similar: VR 19.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Puzzle 7.5%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same essential VR diorama-style platforming and emotional connection with Quill.

Down the Rabbit Hole is a VR adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.

Why similar: VR 31.6%, Third Person 21.4%, Puzzle 19.9%, Story Rich 14.8%, Adventure 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This VR adventure uses a unique third-person perspective to guide a character through a surreal, puzzle-filled world.

Max Mustard is a made-for-VR platformer with 40 unique levels, 4 ridiculous bosses and 8 powerful upgrades. No boring bits! It’s the perfect combination of first-person power-ups and classic third-person platforming. This is a VR platformer you’ll find impossible to put down.

Why similar: VR 40.6%, Platformer 24%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Fantasy 7.6%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality VR third-person platformer that captures the same sense of scale and whimsical adventure found in the Moss series.

Become a kid’s imaginary friend, and work together in an epic VR puzzle-platforming adventure!

Why similar: VR 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, Platformer 12.7%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A VR puzzle-platformer where you act as a guardian to a small character, mirroring the supportive role you play in Moss.

Help your grandfather solve the mystery of the stolen pets by solving puzzles in wonderful miniature worlds crafted for VR. Use a hairdryer to melt snow in a wintery landscape! Search the wreck of a pirate ship hidden under the surface! Every world is unique, full of interactions and colorful life.

Why similar: VR 35%, Casual 25.6%, Adventure 24.9%, Puzzle 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming VR puzzle game that features diorama-style environments and a heartwarming, story-driven experience.

Virtual reality’s original mascot is back! Lucky Swiftail is a brave fox on a quest to save his best friend Piggy from the monstrously tentacled Glorp. Become a hero and save the day in the groundbreaking game that launched a beloved franchise, now remastered for modern VR headsets!

Why similar: VR 26.6%, Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Third Person 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic VR third-person platformer that excels at making the player feel like they are watching a living, breathing toy set.

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

Why similar: VR 29.2%, Nature 20%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 12.5%, Puzzle 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric VR exploration game that uses physics-based interactions to solve puzzles in a surreal, nature-inspired environment.

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Platformer 22.7%, Emotional 14.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Third Person 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer with a strong emotional narrative and beautiful, atmospheric exploration that resonates with the tone of Moss.

Ven VR Adventure is a single-player VR platform game. You happen to meet Ven on his unknown planet, invaded by Bruce Nelson, who wants to destroy the magical world.

Why similar: VR 32.9%, Casual 11.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated VR platformer that focuses on third-person movement and exploration in a vibrant, alien world.

Red Matter 2 is an immersive, puzzle-adventure game that will transport you to the far reaches of space. Step into the shoes of Sasha, an agent awakened in a lunar base by an undercover operative and tasked with uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Red Matter.

Why similar: VR 37.1%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle 14.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished VR puzzle-adventure that offers high-fidelity environments and satisfying tactile mechanics similar to the puzzle-solving in Moss.

With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’.

Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Puzzle Platformer 30.9%, Adventure 21.2%, Puzzle 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that features a unique 'guiding' mechanic where you manipulate the environment to help a small protagonist.

Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure. Falcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure where you’ll play as Ara in her fight to reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonizers.

Why similar: VR 30.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Cute 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, First-Person 12%

Why You'll Like It: This VR adventure focuses on the bond between the player and a cute animal companion while exploring a beautiful, stylized world.

Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.3%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Adventure 15.4%, First-Person 14.4%, Action 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that delivers high-quality, tactile mechanics and a sense of discovery similar to the puzzles in Moss.

Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.

Why similar: VR 38.8%, Narration 25.1%, Puzzle 15.5%, Fantasy 10.4%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, this VR title shares the same whimsical narrative tone and clever, physics-based puzzle design.

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Narration 18.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Emotional 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich puzzle-platformer that uses creative mechanics to bridge the gap between narrative and gameplay.

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich puzzle-platformer with a distinct, hand-drawn art style that emphasizes exploration and mystery.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Emotional 13.3%, Puzzle 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-platformer that centers on a companion-based relationship and atmospheric exploration.

Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.6%, Platformer 14.2%, Third Person 11.8%, Cute 9.3%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer featuring a cute protagonist and a focus on manipulating the environment to progress.

Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Exploration 10.8%, Puzzle 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing exploration and puzzle-platformer that focuses on discovery and gentle mechanics.

Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.

Why similar: Narration 12.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Third Person 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game that balances exploration, stealth, and puzzle-solving in a beautiful fantasy setting.

Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.

Why similar: Cute 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, First-Person 14.7%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, cute exploration game that captures the sense of wonder and discovery found in the world of Moss.

The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Cute 11.4%, Emotional 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a vibrant, story-driven world.

Discover illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of The Sacred Geometry. Follow the heart warming story of Ro in her journey through motherhood. Rediscover independence through manipulating monuments and evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Emotional 12.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A design-focused puzzle game that uses perspective-shifting mechanics to create a meditative and beautiful experience.

Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.

Why similar: Emotional 17.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Puzzle 11.6%, Cute 11%, Exploration 11%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich puzzle game with a charming art style and a focus on exploration and narrative depth.

Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.2%, Platformer 17.9%, Cute 14%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that explores themes of family and survival through a cute, animal-led narrative.

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23%, Platformer 21.5%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Cute 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer featuring a strong female protagonist and fast-paced, engaging movement.

Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 16.8%, Cute 10.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Family Friendly 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, indie adventure platformer that emphasizes exploration and light puzzle-solving.

"Forgotten Journey" is a card collection game of beautiful girls from another world. In the game, players will become the master, travel through thousands of time and space, and adventure with several familiar phantom heroes.

Why similar: Exploration 40.1%, Fantasy 24.8%, Casual 20.9%, Adventure 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer that blends exploration with environmental challenges in a fantasy setting.

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Emotional 14.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Cute 9.4%

Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Nature 11.5%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Nature 15.4%, Emotional 13.7%, Third Person 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that allows you to inhabit different animals, offering a unique perspective on a beautiful world.

Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Nature 10.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, Family Friendly 8.7%

A Fisherman's Tale 2, sequel to the award-winning A Fisherman's Tale, is a new mind-bending VR puzzle-adventure. A poetic story with unique VR puzzle mechanics. Detach, Replace and Control your hands, solve puzzles, explore new locations and discover the truth.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24%, VR 19.3%, Narration 18.5%, Puzzle 10%, First-Person 9.7%

Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.8%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Puzzle 13.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Exploration 12.2%

Vertigo 2 is a single-player VR adventure. Explore the depths of the vast Quantum Reactor as you descend to finish your journey home.

Why similar: VR 39.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, First-Person 15.2%, Adventure 4.4%

A narrative puzzle-adventure game based on Brian Jacques' Redwall™️ book series. Vicious searats are invading the once peaceful Mossflower wood and it's up to the Lilygrove Scout Corps' newest recruit to save the day. Play as Sophia or Liam on their adventure to Redwall Abbey!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Third Person 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Fantasy 9.6%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Narration 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Emotional 14.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Cute 9.4%

Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.9%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Cute 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Puzzle 8.4%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!

Why similar: VR 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Third Person 12.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Cute 7.4%

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Action 9.7%

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.2%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 12.8%, Nature 12%, Exploration 11.3%

Face the end of the world in the sequel to The Wizards. The critically acclaimed VR spellcaster returns with a gesture-based system, challenging enemies, grand adventure, and the ever-witty narrator.

Why similar: VR 42.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%, First-Person 7.6%, Adventure 7.2%

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle 20.2%, Story Rich 12.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

Pixel Ripped is back with a brand new nostalgia-fueled virtual reality game-within-a-game, this time in 1995! Help our hero Dot face challenging throwbacks to all your favorite 16-bit and 32-bit classics while surviving the struggles of a typical nine-year-old kid.

Why similar: VR 25.5%, Puzzle Platformer 23%, Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 11.5%

The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Third Person 16.7%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Exploration 12%

Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Nature 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Emotional 11.7%, Third Person 11.4%, Exploration 9.7%

Do plants feel? A unique boy from the village and a girl lost her memory stay together for the adventure in the Chengying plain, a breathtaking place but fulfilled with bushy vines. Through changing viewpoints and the way of thinking, solve puzzles and move towards the source of the Treeman.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Emotional 16.6%, Nature 16.4%, Cute 8.9%, Exploration 8%

Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Cute 13.2%

Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!

Why similar: Exploration 31.2%, Cute 26.1%, Fantasy 18.7%, Adventure 14%, Action 10.1%

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Nature 10.7%, Cute 10.5%, Exploration 9.7%

Nephise returns, in her deadliest and most expansive adventure yet! Will she escape from Dragons Valley? Find out in this highly immersive first-person “walking simulator” with extensive exploration, as well as light puzzle and platforming elements.

Why similar: Narration 24.6%, Platformer 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, First-Person 11%, Puzzle 9.8%

An action adventure game that can only be experienced in VR. Haru has summoned you to Onogoro Island in a parallel world.Together, You must solve sprawling puzzles and defeat giant beasts called "Kami" that are blocking your path. It is up to you to save the world!

Why similar: VR 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, Cute 8.5%, First-Person 8.2%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Third Person 14%, Exploration 13.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Cute 12.2%, Family Friendly 10.3%

Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!

Why similar: Narration 23.6%, Puzzle 12.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Nature 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.1%

Forgotten Journey is a puzzle oriented platformer, where the player will follow a linear path jumping, climbing and solving puzzles with the help of an AI companion that will follow her.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Puzzle 9.7%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Emotional 14.6%, Nature 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Third Person 12%, Puzzle 9.9%

An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.8%, Nature 21.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Exploration 7.4%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Emotional 16%, Third Person 15.9%, Exploration 12.1%, Cute 12.1%, Family Friendly 12%

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Why similar: VR 21.2%, Puzzle 14.4%, Emotional 13.7%, Exploration 13.5%, First-Person 12.3%