Games Like Painted Shores

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Mystery 13.1%, Open World 11.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Disturbing Forest is a first-person adventure game set in a picturesque fantasy world filled with danger. Fight monsters, solve original puzzles, and get carried away by the rapid flow of the story that you co-create through numerous in-game choices.

Why similar: Drama 14.8%, Comedy 13.9%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Open World 8.9%, Exploration 8.5%

Altitude's Toll is a short walking simulator mystery set in Himalayas. Deliver packages as sherpa and uncover possibly the biggest Himalayan secret in history.

Why similar: Open World 15.7%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Exploration 8.9%

Single-player third-person adventure game centered around an unexpected journey of Leo and his companions.To accomplish your vital duty, struggle to overcome hassles on the road. Explore the wild beauty of unknown nature. Most of all,watch over each other.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.5%, Open World 12.4%, Drama 12%, Mystery 10%, Atmospheric 9.7%

An immersive adventure game about the secrets of radio broadcasts. Take a journey to the Exclusion Zone, face the time anomaly, and solve the mystery behind the broadcasts from 1986.

Why similar: Thriller 13.5%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Drama 11.1%, Comedy 10.6%

An immersive adventure game about the secrets of radio broadcasts. Take a journey to the Exclusion Zone, face the time anomaly, and solve the mystery behind the broadcasts from 1986.

Why similar: Thriller 15.3%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Drama 11.6%, Comedy 10.6%

You wake up in an unfamiliar, snowy place. You don't know how you got there or who you are. Solve the mystery, avoid or defeat enemies, and escape... An atmospheric, story-rich, post-apocalyptic walking simulator with puzzle elements and crafting mechanics

Why similar: Open World 14.9%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Thriller 13%, Mystery 12.6%, Drama 10.2%

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Why similar: Comedy 15.4%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Drama 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%

After living in your new house for a few months, you discover the previous owners have left behind some items that were never meant to be found.

Why similar: Mystery 18.8%, Walking Simulator 18%, Comedy 15.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Nightwatch is a first-person mystery game that plays out in the woods of Rivertidecreek, a walking simulator that features choices of dialogues and different puzzles. The artwork will make you feel absorbed in the game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.2%, Mystery 15%, Thriller 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Thriller 16.3%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Mystery 13.4%, Open World 13.1%, Drama 12%

Following the events of his "Bad Omen", Juglio arrives in the fallen city of Gettysburg to search for his friend Lenny.

Why similar: Open World 24.2%, Comedy 20%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Exploration 11.2%, Mystery 8.8%

A short, atmospheric narrative adventure about fatherhood, memory, and healing. Explore a beautiful world, relive pivotal moments from a new father’s past, and see how they shape the parent he chooses to become.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Exploration 10.8%

You are a girl called Maya who ends stranded in island with a lighthouse during a storm. What is this strange place? How did she get here? What to do next? Explore this small island and lighthouse to understand what happened to Maya.

Why similar: Mystery 19%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Drama 15%, Thriller 12.6%, Story Rich 8.9%

Forest Tower is a first-person narrative exploration game about solitude, silence, and the hidden mysteries of a vast forest. You play as a lone watchtower keeper, observing the wilderness, communicating via radio, and uncovering a quiet, emotional story through exploration and dialogue

Why similar: Open World 20.9%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Exploration 13.2%

1st chapter of "Zefyr: A Thief's Melody". In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb on every island. Cure sick animals and reveal the truth.

Why similar: Pirates 21.5% ★, Open World 17.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Zilar: Empire of the Underground is a short exploration and adventure game that begins with our main character, Zemandev, losing the magical crown inherited from his ancestor, Zonaran.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.7%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Thriller 12%

Embark on an action-adventure in YARETA. As an investigator from the World Library, use your Skybound Rope to soar above open-world landscapes. Solve ancient puzzles, encounter mysterious creatures, and uncover the hidden secrets of a ruined fantasy world.

Why similar: Open World 21.4%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%

An open world adventure game. You can move around the city, talk to residents, and investigate cases. The game has an interesting plot that will not leave anyone indifferent.

Why similar: Open World 20.8%, Walking Simulator 20%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Exploration 10.6%

A non-linear first-person action adventure in a pirate setting. A single player time travel simulation game. Unusual gaming experience.Moving in space and time, the player must understand what is happening on the island and how the main character can move away from there.

Why similar: Pirates 29.5% ★, Open World 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 8.8%, Comedy 7.9%

A Murmur in the Trees is a short adventure mystery in prohibition-era America. Explore the forest on your quest to unravel the mystery of the Moonshine Murders.

Why similar: Mystery 15.7%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Comedy 11.8%, Open World 11.6%, Exploration 10.4%

A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!

Why similar: Pirates 27.7% ★, Open World 17.6%, Comedy 10.2%, Mystery 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

The Silent Swan is a contemplative first-person narrative experience across a megalithic, derelict world. Mixing elements from both walking simulator and open levels.

Why similar: Open World 16%, Thriller 14%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Drama 11.9%

A first-person adventure with puzzle and shooter elements. Explore a fantastic dream world, solve simple puzzles and occasionally shoot off monsters.

Why similar: Pirates 38% ★, Walking Simulator 22.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Drama 10.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Search for answers in a desolate, dangerous world as you pilot the giant. Utilize a variety of safeguards to protect yourself from a fierce military force & unravel the story about the giant's powerful past.

Why similar: Open World 22.9%, Action-Adventure 21%, Exploration 18%, Mystery 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.

Why similar: Pirates 27.6% ★, Action-Adventure 14%, Comedy 9.8%, Funny 9.7%, Exploration 9.4%

You awaken in a mysterious room and promptly clear items from the desk. The individual behind this watches in surprise on the monitor. "Hey! What are you doing? Let me play my game!" "Escape Escape" is an adventure where you explore, interact, and advance through maps and characters.

Why similar: Comedy 17.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

A suspenseful 2.5D adventure game where you return to your hometown, use the “Sight” ability to read memories from old objects, investigate clues, evade monsters, and uncover the hidden truth.

Why similar: Drama 27.4%, Mystery 21%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Story Rich 11.8%

Juglio encounters the Splendor Man... What happens next is unthinkable.

Why similar: Comedy 17.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Exploration 13.3%, Open World 11.4%, Walking Simulator 10.1%

A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.

Why similar: Mystery 17.4%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Drama 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Story Rich 10.1%

You are drunken pirates exploring the sea with a very unstable physics boat and your movement affects its balance. Find treasure using paper maps and haul it across a treacherous ocean in your pirate quest for riches. 1-4 players and yes, the treasure *will* fall on the way back, sorry!

Why similar: Pirates 23.3% ★, Open World 20.2%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Comedy 13.1%, Exploration 9.5%

Wild West, ancient magic, non-linear plot, puzzles and colorful characters are all waiting for you in “The Dancing Bones”! Deep drama and humor intertwine in a unique world where every choice you make changes the story. Are you ready to uncover secrets, break curses, and change your destiny?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Mystery 17%, Comedy 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%

You play as a youngster sent by your mother to buy eggs, a task that seems simple at first. However, as you journey through, you find yourself trapped in a surreal world crafted by comedians, where written words mysteriously turn into unexpected realities, making your errand a wild adventure.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.1%, Comedy 21.1%, Exploration 17.5%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 11.1%

"INHUMAN" is an independent horror game. The story takes place in the conspiracy of an ancient clan, and the protagonist is in a psychedelic state and can't even distinguish herself. With further exploration and confrontation with all kinds of ghosts, the puzzle will be solved step by step...

Why similar: Thriller 19.3%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Drama 13.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 8.4%

BE LOST is a third-person horror adventure where you control three characters trapped in a mysterious world. Explore schools, caves, forests, and ruins, face dangerous enemies, and uncover dark secrets while fighting to survive.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.7%, Third-Person Shooter 18.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Thriller 11.8%, Mystery 8%

Dive into Madhouse Madness: Streamer's Fate, where your stream turns into a wild, eerie adventure. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and expect the unexpected in a haunted asylum where nothing is as it seems. Will you brave the madness and reveal the truth?

Why similar: Thriller 18.4%, Mystery 16.1%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Funny 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%

No dogs here. As a penguin stranded on a tropical island, collect bolts to fix your plane. Slide around, use violent rams to solve problems, and flatten annoying islanders. You'll also somehow get roped into pirate duels, racing, and even an intern detective gig.

Why similar: Open World 26.2%, Action-Adventure 24.5%, Exploration 19.4%, Funny 15.6%, Adventure 8.3%

SLUDGE LIFE 2 is the grimiest first-person vandalism sim since the first SLUDGE LIFE—but, like, twice as dense. Explore a huger, weirder, gnarlier open world loaded with secrets, weirdos, jokes, and, of course, plenty of spots to tag.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.6%, Exploration 17.7%, Comedy 14.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Funny 10.1%

my brother lives in a canyon is a short adventure game about two brothers reminiscing over short-wave radios.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Drama 14.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 11.5%

Crackpot outcast Edgar sets out to Boulzac to save his squash, and instead uncovers an unearthly secret at the heart of the city. A colourful, surreal and utterly bonkers point-and-click narrative adventure.

Why similar: Mystery 15.7%, Funny 11.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 10%, Indie 9.4%

《残秽的我们》是一款本土手绘写实风格的恐怖冒险游戏，以真实事件为蓝本改编。在游戏中，玩家将跟随女主“无者”的脚步，深入由亡者怨念而产生的“怨秽地”，利用“刻印”的力量，探究隐藏其中的一段真实往事。

Why similar: Thriller 15.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Hand-drawn 13%, Drama 12.2%, Story Rich 10.1%

Beloved Firefighter, A respected firefighter, haunted by past mistakes, faces horror as his ex, diagnosed with schizophrenia, sets her house on fire. He rushes to save her, confronting physical and psychological terror. Players experience his journey through guilt and redemption.

Why similar: Thriller 21.5%, Drama 17%, Mystery 15.8%, Walking Simulator 10%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Mystery 15.1%, Drama 13.3%, Thriller 12.6%, Story Rich 11%

You wake up on a floating island with no idea how you got there. Find ways to reach new and strange islands and meet other survivors all while uncovering the story of how you all got there.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Drama 14.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Relive your High School days in the town of Agefield. It’s the early 2000s, and graduation is on the horizon. REBEL with your friends, win over your dream girl and ROCK the school! A coming-of-age adventure about friendship, love, and rebellion inspired by the raunchy teen comedies of the era.

Why similar: Open World 24%, Comedy 14.8%, Funny 10.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Exploration 9.7%

They have no names, only serial numbers. They have no freedom, no memories from the past. You are one of them. Explore the last center of civilization on a shattered Earth to understand what is really going on.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.8%, Mystery 21.4%, Exploration 17%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Adventure 12.9%

The Ring of Truth is a short walking simulator game set in an abandoned factory.

Why similar: Drama 15.6%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 10.9%

A Deep Rest is a collection of short stories about men and their relationship with mental health and depression. Taking control of a different character in each story, you will experience life from their perspective. See the problems and issues they face and help them find ways to be alright again.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Mystery 17.3%, Drama 14.8%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 12%

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Open World 15.4%, Atmospheric 14%, Exploration 10.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

A new sensation in psychological survival horror, where daily tasks become creepy. This game is designed to disturb, to haunt, and to stay with you long after you quit.

Why similar: Thriller 20.5%, Third-Person Shooter 18.7%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

Why similar: Open World 21.6%, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 10.9%

Solve mysteries and witness terrifying things. How will your story end in this FPS horror game?

Why similar: Thriller 27.8%, Open World 23.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Mystery 9.3%, Exploration 9%

Find yourself in the middle of the humanitarian horror of war. You have no weapons, and you are not a soldier. You only have a life and the way you want to survive. Write your story. Maybe you will lose life. Maybe you'll live loose. It all depends on your decisions, which always have consequences.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.8%, Story Rich 16.7%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Drama 11.6%

The thriller horror mystery RPG.Influencer Feng Cimu itness her crew vanish one by one. As sinister phenomena relentlessly emerge, her descent into the mountain's secrets unravels a shocking conspiracy—while buried truths about her own past and identity begin clawing their way to the surface...

Why similar: Thriller 22.1%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 10.9%

Roam the streets of Santo Domingo, in this open world third person shooter. Follow the story of Eduardo as he unveils a plot that might doom the entire city. Avenge your family and defend their honor. The current version is in early access and contains a limited version of the story.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30.6%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Funny 13.3%, Open World 13.1%, Story Rich 11.5%

The Flying Dutchman is a game about uncovering mysteries in a world of floating islands. Set sail as a skyfaring pirate, uncover secrets, and help out tiny sea creatures that need your help!

Why similar: Pirates 32.8% ★, Open World 15.2%, Mystery 13%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%

Liam_99 tells the story of a little skeleton, amnesic but aware of being the central character in a video game, off on a journey of self-discovery through a vast afterworld. Embark with your favorite protagonist (soon enough) on a humorous yet poetic adventure!

Why similar: Open World 20.6%, Action-Adventure 16%, Comedy 12.8%, Mystery 11.2%, Exploration 10.6%

This is a retro horror game about the war in Ukraine and brutalist architecture in Eastern Europe

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Thriller 18.3%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Exploration 13.5%, Story Rich 10.9%

Welcome to Unsolved Stories which adorns the open world games with next generation graphics. Chicago is an exciting and fascinating city with its absolute beauty, history and great locations. The very first part, prepared for Unsolved Stories presents the whole glory of Chicago to you.

Why similar: Open World 22.7%, Third-Person Shooter 21.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 10.1%