Games Like Near-Mage

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Point & Click 14%, Hand-drawn 13%, Story Rich 11.8%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Near-Mage, this title uses a unique choice-based narrative system set in a cozy, hand-drawn world with a strong emphasis on story.

Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.

Why similar: Crafting 21.3%, Magic 19.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Fantasy 12.8%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the folklore-rich atmosphere and crafting-heavy gameplay found in Near-Mage's exploration of Transylvania.

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.

Why similar: Magic 22.2%, Open World 12.4%, Relaxing 11%, Visual Novel 10%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy adventure focuses on the life of a young witch, sharing the same whimsical and relaxing exploration vibe.

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.

Why similar: Magic 25.2%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features deep narrative choices and a magical setting that mirrors the focus on crafting your own destiny through spells.

Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.

Why similar: Magic 21.7%, Crafting 14.9%, Cute 14.3%, Open World 13.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar cute, magic-focused experience with simulation and exploration elements centered on a young apprentice.

You have been invited to attend a magical school. You can make new friends, learn spells, face exams, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Magic 17.8%, Fantasy 11.8%, Character Customization 10.9%, Choices Matter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a perfect match for the magic school setting, focusing heavily on visual novel elements and life-management choices.

WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

Why similar: Cute 20.7%, Crafting 14.9%, Magic 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends RPG mechanics with a charming, magic-focused narrative that feels very similar to the progression in Near-Mage.

Walk the path of a legendary mage, combining four different schools of magic to devastating effects.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.7%, Magic 18.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is an interactive fiction game that leans heavily into the magic school and choice-based narrative themes.

Craft spells by combining floating fragments of words in Leximan, a whimsical adventure that uses creative wordplay to summon countless weird and wonderful solutions to puzzles. Alongside an awkward assembly of basement-wizards, save Academy Elementinia and become the hero nobody asked for!

Why similar: Magic 25.8%, Choices Matter 19.9%, Story Rich 15.2%, Fantasy 14.8%, Cute 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on magic and narrative-driven puzzle solving, capturing the humorous and whimsical side of spellcasting.

Live the day-to-day of a magic school student! Whimel Academy is a cozy magic school simulation game. Manage your time and balance between studying magic, part-time jobs, and befriending (or romance) classmates in this wholesome and enchanting world!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24%, Character Customization 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Magic 14.2%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This life-sim captures the magic school aesthetic perfectly, focusing on daily routines and social interactions.

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.7%, Adventure 17%, Fantasy 10%, Story Rich 7.9%, Hand-drawn 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a deep, magical fantasy world and a young protagonist learning the ropes.

Fireside is an uplifting narrative experience about a journey, and the breaks that follow it. Make friends, trade and chat at the campfire, weave connections, and explore a serene magic-filled world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.4%, Crafting 15%, Magic 12.1%, Cute 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, story-rich adventure that focuses on conversation and narrative choices while traveling through a magical world.

Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!

Why similar: Magic 24.3%, Point & Click 22.1%, Hand-drawn 15%, Cute 8.5%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D adventure that focuses on magic and puzzle-solving in a whimsical setting.

Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cute 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, narrative-rich point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and story over combat.

One Day, One Life. Sumire is a magical narrative adventure about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Choices Matter 12%, Magic 11.7%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the focus on choice-based narrative and a cozy, artistic world that feels very similar to Near-Mage.

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Cute 10.5%, Relaxing 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that focuses on atmosphere and gentle exploration.

Potions: A Curious Tale is an adventure & crafting game where wit is your greatest weapon and combat is not always the answer. Play as Luna, a young witch who overcomes obstacles with the potions she brews, as she gathers items from enchanted lands and conquers devious puzzles on her quest.

Why similar: Crafting 21.7%, Magic 18.8%, Cute 12.5%, Fantasy 10.9%, Relaxing 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on crafting and adventure, mirroring the spell-learning and exploration mechanics of the seed game.

Travel to northern Norway, solve puzzles using a mysterious, magical bracelet and make new friends on your journey to discover the past - and yourself!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Point & Click 16.6%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused adventure game that emphasizes emotional storytelling and exploration in a unique environment.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Relaxing 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Exploration 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the folklore and investigation aspects of Near-Mage through a cozy, plant-based mystery.

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: Story Rich 30.2%, Fantasy 27.3%, Magic 21.9%, Cute 13.2%, Singleplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG set in a magic school that shares the same focus on student life and narrative-driven exploration.

Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Choices Matter 18.8%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Fantasy 13.4%, Cute 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong emphasis on choices and a beautiful, hand-drawn aesthetic that matches the feel of Near-Mage.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.7%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Story Rich 15%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy exploration game that captures the feeling of a small, folklore-rich town and personal growth.

An epic open-world narrative adventure through a world of monsters, traps and magic. Explore two intermeshed worlds, past and present, and create your own unique story where every decision you make is remembered. Survive, and defeat the Seven Serpents - if you can!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.8%, Magic 16.7%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Fantasy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality choose-your-own-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and magical decision-making.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Crafting 13%, Story Rich 12.3%, Relaxing 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: While not a magic school, it shares the cozy, visual-novel-style narrative and character-driven focus.

Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Point & Click 16.6%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Visual Novel 12%, Choices Matter 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A text-heavy, choice-driven adventure that relies on a beautiful art style to tell a compelling story.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Choices Matter 19.4%, Story Rich 17%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep investigation game that rewards careful observation and narrative deduction, similar to the investigation aspects of Near-Mage.

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

Why similar: Open World 18.4%, Third Person 14.7%, Cute 13.3%, Fantasy 12.9%, Exploration 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, magic-infused world-building experience that complements the cozy nature of Near-Mage.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Cute 22.1%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, narrative-driven point-and-click game that emphasizes character interactions and exploration.

Create unique spells by combining magical runes to solve puzzles your way. Transform objects, manipulate time, and discover the mysteries of a world where everyone has vanished, leaving only 12 people behind. Every puzzle has multiple solutions - if you can imagine it, you can probably do it.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.8%, Open World 14.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Fantasy 11.2%, Third Person 10.4%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Story Rich 29.9%, Atmospheric 23.5%, Exploration 22.2%, Adventure 15.5%, Casual 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery with a strong narrative focus and a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.

Why similar: Crafting 13.6%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Magic 9.8%, Open World 9.7%, Point & Click 9.6%

Elsinore is a time-looping adventure game set in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Elsinore combines strong social simulation elements, a dynamic story that reacts immediately to player decisions, and a world full of diverse characters with secrets to uncover.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Choices Matter 24%, Adventure 17.4%, Story Rich 16%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A time-loop narrative game where choices matter significantly, offering a complex story-rich experience.

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.3%, Magic 20.9%, Open World 17.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Cute 10.2%

Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Hand-drawn 22.8%, Cute 12.7%, Relaxing 9.5%, Adventure 8.8%

Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.2%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Fantasy 9.3%

In this rogue-lite adventure, you free the Academy of Greifenstein from magical creatures by using your spells creatively. Explore this modern magical world alone or in local co-op mode with friends and family, customize your character, solve mysteries, and find powerful artifacts.

Why similar: Magic 29.7%, Character Customization 29.5%, Fantasy 20.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Casual 6.2%

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.1%, Crafting 14.2%, Open World 12.8%, Fantasy 11%, Story Rich 9.6%

Da Capo 3 R is a visual novel set in a secret magic school hidden beneath the city of London. This slice-of-life story will blossom into a tale of love, romance, and friendship as the students overcome the magic trials that await.

Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Magic 12.1%, Choices Matter 11.2%

Become a farming Witch and pioneer the range that has been mysteriously corrupted with Miasma. Discover the secret behind its appearance, grow plants to power up your spells, and use nature’s magic to heal the land.

Why similar: Character Customization 17.2%, Crafting 16.1%, Magic 15.3%, Cute 11.6%, Fantasy 10.3%

Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 9: Fantasy. You will explore the fairytale village, the colorful streets of the city of mages and the unique scenery of the soaring dragon islands. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.3%, Hand-drawn 26.7%, Relaxing 14.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Cute 9.3%

An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!

Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Third Person 10.4%, Fantasy 9.2%

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Story Rich 16.4%, Cute 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

Channel your inner witch! Build your cozy chicken-legged hut, practice witchcraft, and forage for ingredients in autumnal woodlands. Solve quests & uncover the great mysteries of the legendary witch Baba Jaga…

Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.3%, Character Customization 13.6%, Magic 13.3%, Crafting 12.8%, Open World 9.5%

Date wizards, match gems, and level up in this match-3 visual novel with a lot of heart and a little spice. Form deep relationships with faeries, sirens and werewolves, each with their own endearing personalities and challenges. Make choices that affect your relationships, and their destinies.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.4%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Magic 15.3%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Story Rich 12.2%

Find your way out of a magical prison in this non-linear point'n'click adventure full of mini games and challenges. Get to meet the charismatic Whateverlanders, steal and deceive or be a good boy to discover all the different endings of Vincent's story.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Magic 14.2%, Story Rich 11.3%

URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Cute 8.5%

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Magic 18.2%, Story Rich 14%, Fantasy 12.6%, Exploration 11.2%

Fate of Kai is a new kind of adventure. Explore different storylines, solve complex puzzles, travel through time and manipulate characters ideas to help Kai reach the castle. The game is set in a magical illustrated book, which you will have to master to reach the end of the story.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.5%, Point & Click 21.8%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Adventure 10.7%

Rocwood Academy is a text-base choice-matters adventure game set in the wizard world hidden inside US society early 1900s. In the role of a first-year student, player is going to make friends, study wizardry and uncover the mystery beneath the school-back garden.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.1%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Story Rich 13%, Casual 11.3%

Midvinter is a cozy little point-and-click game, which invites you to explore Swedish folklore using puzzles and riddles as well as compelling music and voice over. In it, you as a player take on the role of gnome - the guardian of the farm - and get to interact with various dark and fantastical creatures.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Adventure 6.6%

Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!

Why similar: Point & Click 22.2%, Hand-drawn 19%, Magic 16.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Cute 10.4%

Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms!

Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Magic 16.7%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Fantasy 11.3%

Dive into a magical world of witches and wizards. Travel through magical lands, relaxing music and help Victoria collect unique items along her journey to become a witch. Learn from the ancient Book of Spells in this engaging Match 3 game.

Why similar: Magic 42.7%, Cute 16.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Casual 12.8%, Adventure 11%

She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.2%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Fantasy 9.4%, Cute 8.6%

Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.6%, Third Person 18.8%, Cute 15.7%, Exploration 14.6%, Adventure 9.5%

Windy Meadow – A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34%, Fantasy 15.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Relaxing 13.7%, Adventure 12.2%

«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Hand-drawn 22.1%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.

Why similar: Magic 21.3%, Story Rich 15.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.6%

Click Mage is a unique 2D resource gatherer and building game. Mine and process resources, upgrade your clicking power and construct buildings on an idyllic island with beautiful pixel art graphics.

Why similar: Crafting 29.1%, Magic 25.4%, Relaxing 18.5%, Fantasy 17.6%, Casual 7%

Frank and Drake is a modern gothic tale that puts players at the heart of a supernatural mystery through its non-linear branching paths, mini-games and puzzles, and unique rotoscoped art. Take your time, explore, and soak up every word.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 8.2%