Games Like Path to Mnemosyne

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Beautiful 55% ★, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Hand-drawn 6.3%, Surreal 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar focus on artistic, atmospheric storytelling and emotional resonance through a beautiful, surreal world.

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Psychedelic 22.5%, Surreal 21.2%, Psychological 15.9%, Horror 10.5%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, narrative-driven puzzle game that explores psychological themes with a distinct, unsettling visual style.

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Surreal 31.8%, Beautiful 19.4% ★, Puzzle 18.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title features surreal, atmospheric puzzle-solving within a dreamlike landscape.

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Why similar: Surreal 22.8%, Psychological 20.9%, Psychedelic 20.8%, Puzzle 13.8%, Psychological Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its core mechanic revolves around perspective-based puzzles that challenge your perception of reality, much like the hypnotic zoom of the seed game.

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.2%, Psychological 18.8%, Horror 14.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex, surreal, and atmospheric puzzle-solving experience that demands deep focus and exploration.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Psychological 11.4%, Horror 10.6%, Puzzle 10.2%, Surreal 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological point-and-click adventure that excels at creating surreal and disturbing dreamscapes.

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Why similar: Surreal 36.5%, Puzzle 30.7%, Psychedelic 9.6%, Indie 7.2%, Psychological 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes non-Euclidean geometry and surreal environments to create a mind-bending puzzle experience.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological 19.6%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Surreal 16%, Horror 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, 2D atmospheric adventure that blurs the lines between reality and nightmare.

Lucid Dream is the story of little Lucy, who goes on an adventure into the world of dreams with the mission to save her mother.

Why similar: Surreal 15.3%, Psychological 15%, Female Protagonist 12%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that takes place entirely within the surreal, dark subconscious of its protagonist.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Horror 15.2%, Psychological 14%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Surreal 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, surreal, and psychological narrative that resonates with the haunting tone of the seed game.

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Why similar: Surreal 15.7%, Psychological 15.6%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Hand-drawn 11%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click horror game where the environment shifts and changes based on your choices.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Puzzle 20.3%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Story Rich 13%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-heavy platformer that uses surreal, wordless storytelling to build a sense of dread.

Niko is a spiritual journey through the dreams, where adventure, puzzles and mysteries come together in an oneiric and minimalist world. Dare to dream!

Why similar: Puzzle 32.2%, Adventure 31.6%, Indie 20.2%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, surreal puzzle-platformer that focuses on navigating dreamlike environments.

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Surreal 26.2%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Horror 18.6%, Adventure 7.6%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, experimental walking simulator that explores dark psychological themes through a unique, symbolic lens.

You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

Why similar: Psychedelic 23.3%, Psychological 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, surreal visual novel that focuses on memory and the subconscious.

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill, can you survive?

Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Puzzle 30%, Adventure 21.8%, Indie 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click puzzle game that leans heavily into unsettling, dreamlike imagery.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Puzzle 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar sense of surreal, atmospheric horror through its unique visual design and puzzle-platforming.

Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.

Why similar: Mythology 21.6%, Surreal 18.1%, Horror 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, surreal puzzle game rooted in folklore that feels like stepping into a waking dream.

Alice Mesmerizing Episodes of Neurosis (AMEN) is a hidden object game. The player's task is to find things hidden on the map. Help Alice cross this path, destroy the ego-structure, get out of the abyss, find the key.

Why similar: Psychedelic 18.2%, Surreal 12.9%, Psychological 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, surreal horror experience that focuses on dark, dreamlike imagery.

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Psychological 17.2%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Visual Novel 11%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, surreal horror game that uses a looping narrative to create a sense of unease.

Help Lily use her imagination to unlock her memories and relive the events of a night that changed her life. Discover what happened and what is 103.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26%, Surreal 21.8%, Hidden Object 13%, Psychological 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on uncovering secrets within a dreamlike space.

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.4%, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Horror 21.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric walking simulator that feels like wandering through a series of dark, abstract dreams.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Puzzle 15%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, atmospheric adventure that features a mysterious and surreal narrative backdrop.

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Why similar: Adventure 25.5%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Surreal 17%, Story Rich 16%, Puzzle 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich adventure that explores the surreal remnants of a world through memory.

Quico’s best friend, Monster, is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. That said, Monster does have a very dangerous problem: an addiction to poisonous frogs.

Why similar: Surreal 25.4%, Psychological 23.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, emotional puzzle-adventure that uses its environment to represent complex psychological states.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Horror 18.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, surreal horror game that focuses on a dark, dreamlike narrative journey.

Hypnosis, memories, delusions and a disturbing secret revolve around silence of mind.

Why similar: Horror 24.2%, Indie 21.1%, Puzzle 20.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines atmospheric exploration with surreal puzzle elements in a psychological horror setting.

Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Relaxing 20.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Beautiful 11.6% ★

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Surreal 17.8%, Horror 17%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Adventure 10.6%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Surreal 16%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.5%

Your entire life has been a lie. There are catacombs under every home and building, stretching down for miles. Something calls you deeper into the labyrinth. Delve into the depths, and discover the monstrosities below.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.7%, Psychological 17.8%, Horror 14.2%, Surreal 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Only brought to life by scarce sparks of Color, the bleak, grey Void is a peculiar place. The player gets to explore it, get to know the Sisters, Brothers, and other weird creatures inhabiting it, and learn the ways of Color, harvesting it and drawing sigils that change the world around them.

Why similar: Surreal 34.2%, Psychological 25.8%, Horror 13.1%, Atmospheric 9%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly unique, surreal, and atmospheric game where you must manage resources in a bizarre, dreamlike world.

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Beautiful 22.7% ★, Psychedelic 15.3%, Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Surreal 11.4%

In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Horror 18.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Story Rich 8.8%

Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!

Why similar: Surreal 21.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Psychological 13.9%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Puzzle 11.1%

Dream is an exploration game that takes place within the subconscious mind of Howard Phillips, a young man whose waking hours are tedious and dull, but whose dreams are lucid and powerful.

Why similar: Beautiful 31.7% ★, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, Indie 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that allows players to enter surreal, dreamlike worlds to solve puzzles.

What dreams are made of is the stuff of nightmares in this new point-and-click adventure. Delve deep into realms both fantastical and terrifying, and use the power of lucid dreaming to solve puzzles, explore, and contend with eerie adversaries in your search for the brother you thought had died.

Why similar: Surreal 19.2%, Psychological 19.1%, Psychological Horror 13%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Horror 10.3%

Master alchemy to heal the kingdom!

Why similar: Hidden Object 30.6%, Female Protagonist 20%, Adventure 13.6%, Horror 11.3%, Puzzle 11.3%

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

Why similar: Beautiful 40.1% ★, Visual Novel 18.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Indie 8.4%, Story Rich 6.2%

Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!

Why similar: Hidden Object 30.4%, Horror 14%, Adventure 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 12.5%

Equinoxe is a contemplative & narrative game with puzzle phases taking place in two mirrored worlds. Discover a quest for self-acceptance and restore the fragile balance of your world by using its main source of energy: water.

Why similar: Surreal 27.3%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Puzzle 16.7%, Relaxing 13.1%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors.

Why similar: Hidden Object 28.7%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Horror 12.6%, Adventure 11.3%

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Surreal 29.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Beautiful 11.4% ★, Puzzle 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%

"The Path Home" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle game where you explore a strange world with a girl. Use panels to "flip" black and white tiles and reshape the puzzle world. The girl always searches for the "shortest path to the goal," but avoiding fake goals and reuniting her with the crow is up to you.

Why similar: Psychological 35.1%, Puzzle 24.1%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 8.8%

Discover the truth about the legacy of ancient gods!

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.6%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Horror 11.7%, Story Rich 7.4%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.4%, Surreal 16.9%, Adventure 15%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Relaxing 12.4%

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: Beautiful 33.1% ★, Mythology 20.3%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 7.4%

Will you be able to break the vicious circle? Can you regain control? Experience the surreal adventure filled with many puzzles and psychedelic visions.

Why similar: Psychedelic 28.1%, Surreal 26.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Hidden Object 11.5%, Adventure 7.7%

Iris.Fall is a puzzle adventure game featuring striking visuals and a spellbinding theme of "light and shadow".

Why similar: Puzzle 31.7%, Adventure 19.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Horror 13%, Indie 12%

Accompany the spirit of a Pharaoh reincarnated as a hieroglyph on his final journey. Help him understand the circumstances of his death and overcome the obstacles of his tomb. Will you uncover the identity of his murderer?

Why similar: Surreal 25.4%, Hand-drawn 17%, Puzzle 13.7%, Relaxing 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.9%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.7%, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Psychological 13%

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Horror 12.6%

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: Mythology 24.9%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Hidden Object 9.4%

Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself.

Why similar: Psychological 24.7%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Surreal 18.8%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Female Protagonist 33.8%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Horror 5.2%, Story Rich 4.6%

You find yourself in a room you know nothing of. As you examine the objects around you, your awareness rises and the room slowly comes into focus. Can you find your way out?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Surreal 20.4%, Puzzle 19.2%, Adventure 15%, Indie 11.5%

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: Beautiful 43.2% ★, Puzzle 12.6%, Surreal 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.

Why similar: Hidden Object 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 13%, Hand-drawn 9.5%

An atmospheric horror journey between reality and madness. Three paths lie ahead only one is free of anomalies. Observe closely. Choose wisely. Save the lost souls.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.8%, Horror 24%, Puzzle 18.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.

Why similar: Puzzle 27.6%, Relaxing 17.1%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 10.8%