Games Like Orpheus's Dream

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Adventure 40.3%, Casual 39.6%, Indie 20%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich puzzle game that explores the surreal boundaries of a child's imagination within a domestic setting.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Adventure 49.4%, Indie 30.8%, Casual 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: This classic isometric puzzle game features tactile, intricate mechanical puzzles that mirror the environmental discovery found in Orpheus's Dream.

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: Casual 63.4%, Indie 36.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative experience that uses the arrangement of household objects to tell a deeply personal story about memory and life transitions.

Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

Why similar: Adventure 89.1%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric mystery game shares the same perspective and focus on exploring detailed environments to solve puzzles.

Step onto the stage in Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories take center stage. Explore a theatrical world that unfolds like a live performance, solving puzzles in a whimsical yet bittersweet journey about loss and remembrance.

Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, story-rich puzzle game that deals with themes of memory and loss in a way that resonates with the seed game's premise.

Sans Logique is a first-person game that blends puzzle and adventure gameplay. You'll explore different dreamlike worlds, discover the story of your character, and solve some original puzzles.

Why similar: Adventure 84.2%, Casual 8.9%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D adventure puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling in a mysterious environment.

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 You'll Like It: A surreal puzzle game centered on two friends navigating islands of memory, perfectly matching the nostalgic and emotional tone of the seed game.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Casual 57.2%, Indie 42.8%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven puzzle game focuses on repairing objects to help characters mend their relationships, echoing the themes of recovery and care.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous, narrative-focused puzzle game that feels like a living painting and explores the life and memories of an artist.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Indie 34.5%, Adventure 32.9%, Casual 32.6%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, innovative puzzle game where manipulating panels reveals a complex and moving narrative about a lifetime of experiences.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Adventure 63.5%, Indie 36.5%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, this game is the gold standard for exploring a family home to uncover the fragmented, emotional memories of those who lived there.

HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM is a unique point-and-click puzzle game where you move and combine objects to solve puzzles. Unravel the strange puzzles hidden in your dreams.

Why similar: Adventure 66%, Indie 34%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, relaxing puzzle game that uses point-and-click mechanics to explore dreamlike, narrative-heavy spaces.

The Orphan Dreams is a permadeath adventure game combined with RPG elements. Step into the universe of The Orphan, who in his dream finds a letter from his own mother he has never seen before.

Why similar: Adventure 40.8%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 24.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie adventure that focuses on narrative exploration and emotional storytelling within a contained setting.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Adventure 43.8%, Casual 32.6%, Indie 23.5%

Why You'll Like It: A soul-searching puzzle adventure that tells a story of life, regret, and hope through the lens of a traveler's memories.

Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.

Why similar: Adventure 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that prioritizes a relaxing, contemplative experience while navigating through unique environments.

Eos is a first-person, 3D puzzle game in which you take control of a little girl who ventures into a tower. Confronted with a voice who seems to know an awful lot about her, he puts forth a series of trials to teach her about the past she never knew.

Why similar: Casual 100%

Why You'll Like It: A linear, story-rich puzzle game that focuses on atmospheric 3D environments and uncovering a hidden narrative.

Office Dreaming is an exciting 3D puzzle game for finding objects in a cozy office. There are many items on the location, there are numerous tables, office equipment, gaming tables and other office decorations. The player must explore every part of the location to find the necessary items.

Why similar: Casual 57.9%, Indie 42.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hidden-object puzzle game that uses a casual, dreamlike atmosphere to guide players through its narrative.

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: Casual 36.1%, Adventure 34.6%, Indie 29.3%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive story that uses simple, intuitive puzzles to convey the emotional arc of a relationship and the passage of time.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Adventure 51.8%, Indie 48.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-adventure where you manipulate the world map to explore new areas, sharing the sense of discovery and whimsy found in Orpheus's Dream.

In La Rana, players explore the lost Rain Temple of Rana. Play as a small spirit frog who is the temple's last remaining caretaker. Traverse its grand chambers and winding passages to restore its former power and revive your fellow frog spirits along the way.

Why similar: Adventure 37%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play adventure puzzle game that shares the indie, casual spirit and isometric-adjacent exploration of the seed game.

Modify the world around you with pseudocode as you journey through blended realities and discover why Frank became a game developer in the first place.

Why similar: Adventure 38.7%, Casual 32.7%, Indie 28.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich indie game that uses logic-based puzzles to explore the life and creative struggles of its protagonist.

Embark on an adventure and command your flock to bring your fluffy friends back home. The mysterious disappearance of Ramsey sparks your journey as you must collect, throw and bounce from sheep to sheep to bring him back home safely.

Why similar: Adventure 57.4%, Indie 42.6%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play 3D platformer and puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and a lighthearted, indie aesthetic.

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Casual 49.5%, Indie 33.9%, Adventure 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on observation, its isometric, hand-drawn style and sense of discovery align well with the visual charm of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Adventure 45.2%, Indie 30.3%, Casual 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-focused game that captures the same gentle, heartwarming atmosphere as Orpheus's Dream.

Can you escape the Dreamcage? Are you ready to solve puzzles and crack codes in this new and innovative room escape game?

Why similar: Adventure 39.6%, Casual 33.3%, Indie 27.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that focuses on puzzle-solving and escaping from a mysterious, contained world.

Indie Puzzle Game

Why similar: Adventure 56.1%, Indie 43.9%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play indie adventure that focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration in a stylized environment.

A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.

Why similar: Adventure 71.2%, Indie 28.8%

A boy. A laptop. A dream. In this game, you search through a young teenager's laptop, trying to find out his story. Solve hidden puzzles and read between the lines that he wrote in your quest to unravel the mystery of Jay Zhang.

Why similar: Adventure 88.3%, Indie 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie simulation and puzzle game that incorporates adventure elements to tell its story.

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Casual 45.4%, Adventure 35.9%, Indie 18.6%

Cranium Conundrum is a physics-based puzzle platformer taking place in the dream worlds that you create!

Why similar: Adventure 37.8%, Casual 36.3%, Indie 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie adventure game that provides a straightforward puzzle-solving experience in a similar vein to the seed game.

Restore ancient artifacts in the company of a cat!

Why similar: Casual 100%

I HAVE A DREAM is a 3D puzzle line game. You wake up in a place you've never seen before. Adapt to the transformation of various points of view and get out of here!

Why similar: Indie 100%

When you die, you normally have only one simple wish - to return and tell them - "Hey, guys - it's OK" But returning is not easy...

Why similar: Adventure 40.6%, Casual 34%, Indie 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that focuses on point-and-click exploration and uncovering a narrative within a mysterious setting.

"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.

Why similar: Casual 46.3%, Adventure 41.5%, Indie 12.2%

Gravity Quest. Plunge into the world of magic 3d mazes! Feel deeply this fairy world free of gravitation.

Why similar: Adventure 39%, Casual 34.2%, Indie 26.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie puzzle-adventure that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction.

Puzzle Box Palace is an escape room style puzzle game where you are pulled into your grandfather's magical puzzle box. Solve puzzles, manipulate the puzzle box, and jump across furniture as you look for a way out.

Why similar: Adventure 61.4%, Indie 38.6%

You don't control the hero, but the level ITSELF! In this puzzle adventure, change and rearrange pieces of every level to find the right path. All to guide Polo through crazy worlds and rescue his kidnapped alien pet...

Why similar: Adventure 39.2%, Casual 34.3%, Indie 26.5%

A game about 2D puzzles in 3D space.

Why similar: Indie 68.8%, Casual 31.2%

Andarin Weppes is a first person puzzle experience of a man with ever advancing dementia...

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Explore a surreal handcrafted world in Hidden Kitties Memories. Find lost souls of kitties and help them remember their favorite moments with their humans. Each discovery transforms the kitty and reveals its touching memory. Immerse yourself in this unique hidden object adventure.

Why similar: Casual 100%

A 3D isometric action-adventure game where the player must use different abilities throughout the game to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Don’t Forget is a 3D singleplayer story and exploration game inspired by dementia. Recollect your memories by looking for clues and playing brain-stimulating minigames whilst battling the effects of dementia. Explore three different key events of your life to figure out what has happened.

Why similar: Casual 100%

Spark and The Digital Daydream is a story-based puzzle-platformer where puzzles are intertwined with live-action video and an original soundtrack. Follow Spark, a video game character lost in the world of his creator's computer, as he searches for a way to save his game and something even greater than himself.

Why similar: Adventure 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!

Why similar: Casual 42.2%, Adventure 37.4%, Indie 20.3%

A puzzle game where you control Pipo, a stuffed mouse. He will enter two storybooks to help the characters inside while use magnetism and light to solve the puzzles that stand in their way.

Why similar: Casual 100%

“Reality and dreams are about to become entwined…..” The Last Dream: Developer's Edition" is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers.

Why similar: Adventure 40.8%, Casual 33.9%, Indie 25.3%

Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.

Why similar: Casual 100%

THE NORMAL THING is a story about a dog who lost his memory. Sunless forests, strange gardens, weird inhabitants... Start a little journey to retrieve your memory.

Why similar: Adventure 73.8%, Indie 26.2%

A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no IAP).

Why similar: Adventure 44.7%, Casual 39.2%, Indie 16.1%

Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

Why similar: Casual 70.5%, Indie 29.5%

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

Why similar: Casual 55.3%, Adventure 31.5%, Indie 13.2%

Explore the shifting manor of the enigmatic Henri Villemaine and uncover the truth behind his family’s sudden disappearance. Bend reality to recreate the scenes from his diary and expose long-buried secrets. What if your role in this case went beyond that of a simple investigator?

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Patch me if you can is a puzzle adventure where you dive into a game world and manipulate objects however you want. Equip blocks to shrink boulders, move the sun, and thwart Lord's conspiracy. This broken world needs your 'patch'!

Why similar: Casual 45.4%, Adventure 34.5%, Indie 20.1%

This is a puzzle game that combines text and images. Players use visual illusions to piece together fragments of memories from Alzheimer's patients, in order to reconstruct the truth of the story and witness the passage of time for three generations.

Why similar: Adventure 56.2%, Casual 43.8%

Control the cute cat to move forward. Break through the Various traps and terrain to get a treat. This game is a 3D casual run game that anyone can enjoy.

Why similar: Adventure 54.4%, Casual 45.6%

Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.

Why similar: Adventure 48.4%, Casual 28.5%, Indie 23.2%

Bite Sized Puzzle is a point and click puzzle game about investigating your kitchen to see what secrets it holds!

Why similar: Adventure 51%, Casual 49%

Error: Human Not Found is a visual-novel/puzzle game with portions of point-and-click adventure. Play as Grace and work to uncover the cause of death for the first AI to inhabit a physical body. Solve 4 types of computer-science based puzzles that increase in difficulty as the story progresses.

Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Casual 35.3%, Indie 26.3%

Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Adventure 44%, Indie 38.6%, Casual 17.4%

Fur the Game is a small first-person puzzle game where you explore an exciting world inhabited by adorable creatures called Furs! Rescue these creatures and throw them around to solve puzzles!

Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Casual 34%, Indie 29.1%