60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Abstract, Surreal, Philosophical, Experimental.
A short and deeply emotional game experience where life itself is presented through a unique perspective.
BearPit
Experience a 'painfully human', 'psychological' narrative through dreams and allegory. Live in a flat. Buy things. Use things. Tire yourself out. Sleep. Dream. Wake up. Repeat. And maybe, just maybe, find a Bear in a Pit. What could be scarier than the Bear? Find out.
The Memories That Shape Us
The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?
Experience a 'painfully human', 'psychological' narrative through dreams and allegory. Live in a flat. Buy things. Use things. Tire yourself out. Sleep. Dream. Wake up. Repeat. And maybe, just maybe, find a Bear in a Pit. What could be scarier than the Bear? Find out.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.2%, Experimental 21.1%, Psychological 15.6%, Abstract 14.9%, Life Sim 9%
The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?
Why similar: Experimental 18.6%, Philosophical 16.8%, Abstract 15.7%, Psychological 13.9%, Emotional 11.7%
MaryPark St. is a short story telling indie game, set in a black and white dream-like world. Featuring two interpretations of the same story, The Dream & The Nightmare.
Why similar: Experimental 33.7%, Philosophical 18.7%, Abstract 14.7%, Surreal 14.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
Forever Someday is a short narrative experience about dealing with depression and the end of a relationship, with a surreal and dream-like aesthetic.
Why similar: Experimental 30.3%, Surreal 18.8%, Abstract 17.5%, Psychological 11.4%, Emotional 8.1%
Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.9%, Experimental 19.8%, Surreal 13.3%, Abstract 12.7%, Emotional 8.8%
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap
Why similar: Experimental 31.5%, Philosophical 25.9%, Abstract 23.1%, Emotional 9.1%, 2D 3.7%
Revive seven sickly creatures in a short adventure through a surreal, vibrant world.
Why similar: Experimental 26%, Abstract 17.7%, Surreal 16%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Stylized 7.7%
PULMO is a casual puzzle game where you control a lone character in a world full of faceless crowds.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.2%, Abstract 14.6%, Psychological 14.1%, Surreal 12%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
Explore the past as you resolve the present in Anamorphine, a surreal adventure of rendered emotions. Journey into the mind of the main character, a young man in denial. His subconscious is pushing him to face his past - or be consumed by it.
Why similar: Instrumental Music 36% ★, Experimental 20.2%, Psychological 13.2%, Surreal 12.7%, Emotional 8.5%
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Why similar: Experimental 42.3%, Philosophical 33%, Surreal 19.4%, Indie 2.5%, 2D 2.1%
You are an insect collector. Wander through old summer memories looking for colors.
Why similar: Experimental 27.2%, Philosophical 22.9%, Abstract 17.5%, Surreal 12.7%, Emotional 6.5%
Welcome to the Reincarnation Ethics Program "Children's Garden." This is a puzzle game where you seek eternal rest.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.8%, Experimental 16.5%, Surreal 15.4%, Abstract 14.4%, Psychological 12.2%
A short story about a parasitic sunflower and her loyal son. Eat everything you can. Enjoy the sunshine. Do whatever it takes to make her happy. This is a prequel to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.
Why similar: Experimental 27%, Philosophical 18.8%, Abstract 15.4%, Psychological 14.2%, Surreal 9.9%
Blast your way through millions of particles as you explore someone's dreams in this narrative driven adventure.
Why similar: Experimental 21.8%, Philosophical 18.2%, Abstract 13.8%, Psychological 13.5%, Surreal 12.4%
You’re a grade-schooler at a religious institution where something feels off in this surreal, first-person adventure game. Do your genes make a difference in the outcome of your suffering? Will your faith be enough to shroud your fears? Perhaps you already know the answer.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.2%, Psychological 23.7%, Surreal 20.1%, Abstract 11%, Atmospheric 6.7%
Play as you playing as you.
Why similar: Experimental 30.1%, Philosophical 24%, Surreal 15.1%, Abstract 14.6%, Stylized 6.3%
Destiny Island is a very short computer game. You play a man who visits his memories. You can walk and talk to mannequins about 7 sins. Associate essence with anything comes to your mind.
Why similar: Experimental 40.6%, Philosophical 18.5%, Surreal 15.8%, Abstract 14.1%, Story Rich 6.4%
The Master’s Pupil is a hand painted puzzle adventure game set inside Claude Monet's eyeball
Why similar: Philosophical 18.3%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Abstract 14.2%, Surreal 9.3%, Emotional 8.8%
Nebula Within is a contemplative yet challenging twin-stick shooter about exploring your emotions and finding self-acceptance. Plunge into a colorful consciousness and reveal a mysterious diary alone or with up to 8 of your friends.
Why similar: Experimental 25.5%, Philosophical 21.9%, Psychological 14.2%, Abstract 13.4%, Emotional 10.5%
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
Why similar: Experimental 19.3%, Abstract 14.9%, Philosophical 13.7%, Psychological 12%, Surreal 11.9%
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.
Why similar: Experimental 32%, Abstract 18.1%, Philosophical 17.9%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Emotional 9.4%
RAIN DOGS is a single-player, narrative experience set in a reflection of the urban sprawl you used to call home. Explore and interact with other prisoners of this throw-away society to learn more about why you were put here and what your path forward will be.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.7%, Abstract 17.2%, Psychological 15.8%, Surreal 15.3%, Emotional 8.8%
Omnia is an 2D platform adventure game created to help the player identify their own behavior. The game allows the player to embark on the world of their subconscious by putting them in front of decisions that need to be made based on emotions.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.7%, Psychological 18%, Surreal 14.6%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Abstract 12.1%
Gamitate is a like a gym for your mind and soul. "Work Out" your mind with carefully selected meditation techniques! Gamitate is designed to make you feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful. Enjoy the benefits of a wide variety of easy meditation techniques.
Why similar: Experimental 32.2%, Abstract 17.9%, Philosophical 11.8%, Emotional 8%, Psychological 6.7%
The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?
Why similar: Philosophical 21.4%, Psychological 18%, Surreal 16%, Abstract 13.3%, Experimental 12.5%
Difficulty is a short, experimental visual novel, about both the difficulty level of stories, and the difficulties of real life. The plot, themes, challenges, and morals all become greater and harder to understand and accept as the difficulty increases.
Why similar: Experimental 44.2%, Philosophical 33.6%, Abstract 13.7%, Casual 4.5%, 2D 1.8%
A minimalist journey though life.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.1%, Abstract 18.3%, Surreal 17.8%, Emotional 12.7%, Psychological 12.6%
The familiar becomes magical in this critically acclaimed interactive artscape. Explore ten scenes inspired by the everyday and let your expectations of reality be transformed. Carl Burton's other work has been featured in the New York Times, Serial, Colossal, and Medium.
Why similar: Experimental 37.5%, Abstract 21.8%, Surreal 21.5%, Casual 7.4%, Indie 6.3%
You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.
Why similar: Experimental 28.6%, Philosophical 20.6%, Abstract 16.9%, Psychological 15.9%, Emotional 9.3%
Look for your car in a series of mazes and parking lots while you talk to your therapist about feeling lost. An interactive short story about trying to make sense out of the unreal. Based on real dreams!
Why similar: Experimental 36.1%, Philosophical 30.7%, Emotional 11.9%, Story Rich 7.9%, Linear 4.9%
This VR Journey takes you to the 'behind the scenes' of the Universe. Beyond a door lies a barren landscape inhabited by strange rocky heads. Here, the maintenance and heavy lifting required keeps existence stable and temporal. You are a tourist. Don't do anything foolish.
Why similar: Experimental 27.1%, Philosophical 25.9%, Psychological 14.1%, Surreal 14.1%, Abstract 8.9%
Live through the last ten minutes of Juan Fuentes, who has been given the chance to choose his very last words. Captured by Victoriano Huerta's army after the Ten Tragic Days during the Mexican Revolution, Juan will confront his life, death, family, relationships and existence.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.6%, Experimental 17.1%, Psychological 17%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Emotional 7.8%
After shouting "Let Me Play!" to the cast in a theatre, the fiction comes crashing down as everyone, including you, becomes aware they're only following a script. Will you let the play continue? Or will you write your own ending?
Why similar: Experimental 35%, Surreal 20.4%, Philosophical 18.2%, Psychological 13.5%, Stylized 6.2%
Hadr is a short atmospheric game where you control a piece of flying fabric. Every single thing you can cover with your cloth, will disappear. Items, puzzles and story, they all have their place in Hadr. Are real things disappearing or just memories?
Why similar: Experimental 28.7%, Philosophical 19%, Abstract 14.8%, Surreal 13.1%, Emotional 7.6%
A story rich narrative puzzle game in which an artist comes to terms with their grief. Explore an infinitely recursive world of strange fractal beauty and solve mind-bending puzzles. Confront the ineffable and chat with your cat in a search for meaning and hope.
Why similar: Experimental 22.7%, Philosophical 20.5%, Abstract 16.2%, Surreal 14.9%, Emotional 8.8%
This game is about making this game.
Why similar: Experimental 23.5%, Philosophical 20.3%, Abstract 14.7%, Surreal 13.8%, Psychological 13.7%
Follow a recluse who is the only being left in the world as she struggles with little things in her everyday life. This game was made entirely out of scanned traditional watercolor art.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.1%, Surreal 20.5%, Psychological 14.6%, Abstract 13.1%, Stylized 6.6%
A short 10 minute visual novel about being a fragment in the universe and trying to find a way out of the ****.
Why similar: Philosophical 31.2%, Surreal 20.2%, Psychological 19.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Stylized 7.3%
You find yourself in a singularity with Death itself. With few chances to speak with the living, Death proposes a little game. Do you dive deep within yourself to indulge this cosmic guide and find out when you will meet again on official business? The Ultimate Death Clock awaits!
Why similar: Philosophical 24.7%, Psychological 18.3%, Surreal 15.6%, Abstract 11.9%, Emotional 11.9%
In this free 3D adventure, explore someone's mind and discover their secrets in a surreal story about a father, son, Asian-America and more. Explore a dying father's "Memory World", and travel to familiar, supernatural spaces. By Melos, co-creator of Anodyne and Angeline Era.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.9%, Experimental 20.1%, Psychological 16.6%, Surreal 15.7%, Linear 7.2%
Change the dim world, fill it with light. Each inky struggle improves your sight. "Sometimes words alone can't paint the whole picture." A VR game about depression.
Why similar: Experimental 32.1%, Philosophical 17.2%, Abstract 14.6%, Psychological 11.2%, Surreal 9.7%
A 2D platform journey within the mind of a person struggling with mental issues such as anxiety and depression.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.3%, Psychological 20.9%, Surreal 12%, Emotional 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
Dive in the thoughts of a trans girl through her diary in this narrative platformer! The gameplay will flow to the sound of her voice while she shares her view of her body, romance, emotions, and much more... Filled with handcrafted visuals and a touching story, this game will strike your heart.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.9%, Psychological 16.1%, Emotional 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11%, Linear 9.5%
Lost Voice is a story-based first-person sci-fi adventure game with strong action elements, puzzles, and unique gameplay mechanics.
Why similar: Experimental 37.7%, Philosophical 32.1%, Surreal 18.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Story Rich 4.9%
❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Experimental 31.5%, Philosophical 19.4%, Abstract 18.8%, Psychological 17.5%, Emotional 7.8%
A surrealist indie first-person adventure game based on art and derealization. Explore the idea of a mind losing its grasp with reality, as reality turns into a dream, and that dream turns into a nightmare.
Why similar: Experimental 26.4%, Philosophical 22.2%, Surreal 17%, Psychological 15.9%, Story Rich 5.4%
FOR GOD'S SAKE, HELP HIM! is a tiny, surreal first-person art "game" about what it's like. your goal is singular and simple: try to help him, however you can... if you can. that's a tall order considering you're both in a blank void and he's being crushed over and over.
Why similar: Surreal 27.5%, Philosophical 26.4%, Abstract 22.2%, Psychological 15.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%
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: Surreal 18.6%, Abstract 17.3%, Psychological 14.3%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Linear 10.7%
Spread decks of cards to solve challenging spatial puzzles and progress through dream-like landscapes in this award-winning title. Traverse beautifully crafted, isometric puzzles that give way to a wordless coming-of-age story, that invites you to reflect on the formative moments of your own life.
Why similar: Experimental 28.9%, Philosophical 19.2%, Abstract 13.1%, Surreal 11.7%, Stylized 7.1%
A game about boredom and self-pity. It's about myself mostly. You walk around and press the 'interact' button. Sorry for making this.
Why similar: Experimental 37.6%, Surreal 21.1%, Abstract 20.3%, Emotional 16.8%, Indie 4.2%
Originally released in 2012, Loving Life is a non-fictional auto-biographical visual novel about Zhenghua Yang (Z) and the near-fatal incident which led to the founding of Serenity Forge. This is where it all began.
Why similar: Instrumental Music 26.3% ★, Philosophical 20.2%, Emotional 14.6%, Psychological 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.1%
Step into the subconscious mind of a brilliant professor, where memories twist, logic bends, and hidden truths await discovery through intricate puzzles
Why similar: Philosophical 30.6%, Psychological 21.4%, Surreal 18%, Emotional 12.8%, Story Rich 7.8%
A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.
Why similar: Experimental 31.7%, Psychological 21.6%, Emotional 16.4%, Linear 9.4%, Story Rich 9%
A short and unconventional anthology exploring abandonment, depression, domestic abuse, and acceptance. These strange vignettes made with passion use unique mechanics to tell personal stories that linger. Perfect for players who seek sincere, bittersweet experiences.
Why similar: Experimental 29.5%, Philosophical 22.7%, Psychological 20.3%, Emotional 14.7%, Story Rich 4.7%
Death is a dream
Why similar: Experimental 25.5%, Surreal 22.2%, Psychological 15.2%, Nudity 15%, Hand-drawn 14.5%
A haiku platformer. It's short and vague.
Why similar: Experimental 33.6%, Psychological 18.9%, Surreal 17.8%, Emotional 12.2%, Story Rich 6%
An intricate hardcore puzzle game within a world that feels both familiar and foreign, allowing you to lust for the solution or meander without aim for a journey entirely your own.
Why similar: Experimental 35.7%, Philosophical 26.6%, Surreal 12%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Stylized 4.5%
Chasing colors in the void. A game we made to Zen you.
Why similar: Experimental 32.3%, Philosophical 27%, Surreal 17.4%, Stylized 7.7%, Colorful 5.3%
Crawl through the darkness in this psychological horror visual novel with multiple endings, where you will traverse a surreal nightmare as you choose your own path and explore strange spaces in an attempt to wake up, if you can...
Why similar: Experimental 28.6%, Surreal 17.9%, Abstract 17.2%, Philosophical 16.8%, Psychological 13.7%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Experimental 33.3%, Abstract 19.3%, Psychological 18.7%, Philosophical 15%, Emotional 6.6%
