Games Like No Longer Home

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Emotional 9.6%, Stylized 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and queer-focused interactive fiction game that mirrors the themes of transition and letting go.

A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

Why similar: Emotional 22%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, LGBTQ+ 13.3%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the anxieties of youth and the emotional weight of growing up through a narrative-heavy, stylized lens.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Romance 11.1%, Point & Click 10.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, beautiful, and interactive story that perfectly captures the highs and lows of a relationship and the passage of time.

When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.6%, Emotional 19.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 10.7%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intimate visual novel that centers on the complexities and beauty of a queer relationship.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.1%, Exploration 14.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive game about exploring a domestic space to uncover the intimate, emotional history of its inhabitants.

A Camping Story starring: Uncle Brad, Aunt Cloanne, Mord (and Ben)

Why similar: Indie 42%, Casual 35.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intimate, everyday conversations and queer identity during a relaxing camping trip.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 23.8%, LGBTQ+ 23.2%, Point & Click 14.9%, Cute 13.5%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: Tells a life story through the objects we keep and the spaces we inhabit during various life transitions.

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Surreal 14.9%, Philosophical 13.8%, Point & Click 12.2%, Relaxing 9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click experience that uses beautiful art to tell a story of love and letting go.

An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Point & Click 12.8%, Emotional 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply moving, queer-inclusive narrative that explores the impact of loss and memory on those left behind.

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Philosophical 17.1%, Emotional 14.1%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Relaxing 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration, memory, and the bittersweet feeling of documenting a world before a major change.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Emotional 30.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Story Rich 13%, Philosophical 12.6%, Surreal 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, emotional experience that uses your own eyes to navigate the fleeting, precious moments of a life.

Glitchhikers is a surreal journey through the spaces between places. A late night drive, a deserted airport lounge, a moonlit walk through an empty park, a quiet carriage on an overnight train. Who will you meet? What will you talk about? Where will the journey take you? Find yourself along the way.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.4%, Philosophical 17%, Point & Click 10.9%, Emotional 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, philosophical, and atmospheric journey that captures the feeling of being in between life stages.

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: Dialogue Heavy 34.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Philosophical 8.2%, Emotional 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric game that focuses on the intimate conversations and stories of the people you meet.

In this narrative card game about relationships and communication, navigate conversations in a colorful world reminiscent of our own. Learn and grow through the cards you choose to play. Who will you become? What will you leave behind?

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 28.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Relaxing 8%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique card-based mechanic to explore the difficulty of maintaining relationships as you grow and change.

Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.

Why similar: Emotional 23.6%, Point & Click 21.4%, Philosophical 15.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, Stylized 9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game that explores grief and connection within a small community.

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Emotional 16.6%, Point & Click 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Relaxing 9.2%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the emotional weight of objects and the way they anchor our memories of the past.

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Point & Click 18.5%, Emotional 16.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Relaxing 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, emotional, and atmospheric game that tells stories through music and visual cues without dialogue.

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: Dialogue Heavy 51.9%, Visual Novel 10%, Story Rich 10%, Stylized 9.8%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific anxiety of returning home and the struggle of navigating the transition into adulthood.

It's not what you say, it's how you say it. We should talk is a short-form narrative game that will make you think carefully about the words you choose. Can your relationship survive the night?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Emotional 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the nuances of communication and the difficulty of maintaining relationships through dialogue choices.

Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Emotional 16%, Stylized 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-driven game that explores family, identity, and the immigrant experience through cooking.

Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Philosophical 11%, Emotional 10.5%, Minimalist 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game about the struggle of creativity and the bittersweet nature of returning to your roots.

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Emotional 15.4%, Minimalist 15.1%, Surreal 11.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click mystery that uses memory and environment to tell a poignant story.

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

Why similar: Relaxing 30%, Exploration 23.7%, Cute 21.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-focused game that captures the simple joy of a personal journey.

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%, Point & Click 9.5%, Emotional 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A queer-inclusive, narrative-heavy game that blends atmospheric storytelling with a distinct, stylized aesthetic.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Emotional 28.1%, Surreal 24.6%, Relaxing 14.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, Stylized 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, minimalist puzzle game that focuses on the passage of time and the memories of childhood friends.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.4%, Relaxing 20.5%, Story Rich 15.9%, Romance 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the quiet, relaxing, and introspective nature of taking a break from a high-pressure life.

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: Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Emotional 18.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Point & Click 10.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a bridge between literature and gaming. Step into the shoes of modern travelers—explore their desires, hopes and fears, and shape how their stories unfold. Make this journey your own.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Relaxing 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction game that focuses on the human experience and the personal growth found through travel.

Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.1%, Emotional 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Visual Novel 9.9%

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 36.9%, LGBTQ+ 24.3%, Cute 18.5%, Indie 10.9%, Casual 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, character-driven, point-and-click adventure that balances humor with emotional depth.

Play as a fairytale hero and help him garden, since saving the princess didn't go that well. A fantasy gardening visual novel and clicker game.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Emotional 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Relaxing 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, interactive fiction game that focuses on emotional recovery and moving forward after a conflict.

South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Emotional 11.3%, Minimalist 10.4%, Visual Novel 9%

Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between real people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 45.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Emotional 12.3%, Relaxing 6.9%, Story Rich 5.6%

If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Emotional 17.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Story Rich 9%

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Philosophical 17.5%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Emotional 10.9%

A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.9%, LGBTQ+ 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Emotional 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.6%

A small game about letting go. Stay up late. Smoke cigarettes. Talk to strangers. Think about what you've lost. Someone you used to love? Or someone you used to be?

Why similar: Point & Click 16.9%, Philosophical 16.3%, Emotional 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Surreal 9.8%

A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18.1%, Philosophical 14%, Emotional 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Point & Click 11.8%

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Emotional 24.9%, Philosophical 17.7%, Surreal 15.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Relaxing 9.4%

"non-binary" is a video game that mixes text choices and bullet hell to tell the story of two non-binary people's journey of self-discovery. Make your choices. Dodge words. Go through things that hurt without breaking down. If you can.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.6%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Emotional 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Story Rich 6.7%

Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventure about love, change, and the end of the world. Guide Fang through their final year of high school as they try to make things right before time is up.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.8%, Dialogue Heavy 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Emotional 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%

Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 31.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Emotional 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Relaxing 6.7%

A visual novel about emotional survival in an automated world. Play as Lina, the last human cab driver. It’s your first night driving the lonely streets of Los Ojos, and your best friend has just disappeared. Stay on the road. Stay on the search. Stay human.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 38.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Point & Click 10.5%, Emotional 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.5%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Emotional 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Relaxing 14.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%

From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20%, LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Emotional 13.3%, Visual Novel 8.9%

Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.

Why similar: Emotional 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Point & Click 14.7%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%

The epic and emotional journey of six dragons growing up in a broken civilization, each with their own unique perspectives on life. Mixing Visual Novel, Point-And-Click, Rhythm, Cooking, Fighting and more, Six Legends is a unique experience about life and friends.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.5%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Point & Click 13.4%, Visual Novel 9.4%

Guilt Free is a visual novel crossed with a point and click made to offer perspective on mental health and eating disorders. Navigate a couple's rocky relationship and encounter "flaws" or "quirks" that may actually be symptomatic behaviors.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Emotional 12.4%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Point & Click 9.4%

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 38.8%, LGBTQ+ 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Emotional 7.5%, Visual Novel 7.3%

In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Emotional 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Story Rich 8.3%

Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Emotional 19.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.5%, Story Rich 9.6%, Relaxing 9.5%

This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.1%, Emotional 25.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Story Rich 13.3%, Cute 9.1%

memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.5%, Emotional 18.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Romance 9.6%, Story Rich 7.7%

A game about the short journey of a boy who left home. Experience a dense story in around 2 hours, along with rhythm gameplay and music puzzles. Enjoy live acoustic sounds and a story that feels like a musical film!

Why similar: Emotional 33.4%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Story Rich 18.8%, Philosophical 14.5%, Adventure 4.9%

BatteryNote is a multi-ending sci-fi adventure visual novel game. You can recharge three robots with limited lifespans, bringing them back to life. Interact with them through conversations or experiment by applying high voltage. How they spend their final moments is entirely up to you.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 34.4%, Emotional 19.2%, Philosophical 14.9%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Story Rich 8.7%

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Emotional 17.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Cute 8.2%

Don't Let Me Fade is an interactive adventure about memory, identity, and loss. Piece together fragments of a life - even if a simple teddy bear is the last symbol of connection to oneself in a world without time.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.8%, Point & Click 21.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Emotional 13.8%, Adventure 7.6%

Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.2%, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Romance 13.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%