- #1 Mission Zigloton
97% matchVery Positive94% of 249 reviews2020
Dev: Ben Lega
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help Zigloton steal an old relic on his journey to infiltrate a mysterious planet, in this challenging platformer developped and hand-animated by one person.
Why similar: Adventure 39.8%, Indie 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Side Scroller 5.2%, Difficult 4.9%
- #2 Adventure Boy Jailbreak
96% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: Paul Georghiou
Windows
Puzzle your way through the small town of Estivale, brought to life with a range of characters who all have a problem to solve. With each person you help, Benson gets one stop closer to breaking his friend Mike out of the county jail.
Why similar: Adventure 54.8%, Indie 39.6%, Cartoon 3%, Funny 1.8%, 2D 0.8%
- #3 COCKHEAD: BIG KAHUNA BAR
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yoba Games
Windows
Our days, godforsaken place, somewhere on the Mexican border. The sheriff, who had packed his belongings in a cardboard box a long time ago, was going to vacate the office and take a long-awaited rest, while this case was supposed to be the final, unremarkable chord of his career.
Why similar: Adventure 50.3%, Indie 36.3%, Cartoon 3%, Hand-drawn 2.6%, Cartoony 2.3%
- #4 Inops
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: ZRZStudio
Windows
Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.
Why similar: Adventure 48.3%, Indie 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Side Scroller 4.5%, Colorful 1.9%
- #5 Mommy
95% matchVery Positive89% of 144 reviews2020
Dev: KuKo
Windows
Meteor storm falls on Sweet Country. All country inhabitants disappear. Help little Toby survive, find his Mommy, safe locals and restore his home!
Why similar: Adventure 48.9%, Indie 36.5%, Platformer 7.9%, Family Friendly 6.7%
- #6 Prototype Mansion - Used No Cover
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 58 reviews2018
Dev: Jupiter Lighthouse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic 32-bit Survival-Horror found in a bargain bin. It is HARD, JANKY, and MEAN-SPIRITED. BUYER BEWARE!! ↓
Why similar: Adventure 51.7%, Indie 38.7%, Difficult 9.6%
- #7 Somny & Yawn: Dream Detectives
93% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Sand Work StudioPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Both players play as Somny & Yawn, two detectives who investigate the nightmare that invades the Islands of Dreams. With his sharp eyesight, Somny can find clues spread across the islands, while Yawn, thanks to her exceptional social skills, can discover the secrets of the inhabitants.
Why similar: Adventure 54.3%, Indie 39.3%, Family Friendly 1.8%, Funny 1.7%, Exploration 1.1%
- #8 8 Ball
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: One Buck
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Get ready to be the main attraction at the tables.
Why similar: Adventure 49.7%, Indie 37.3%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D 3.5%
- #9 Sign Motion
92% matchMixed64% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Midnart
Windows · Mac · Linux
The story of the kid who escaped from the school crossing sign.
Why similar: Adventure 49.8%, Indie 40.2%, Platformer 10%
- #10 A.V.
91% matchMixed64% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: FirstForever StudiosPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A.V. is a first-person stealth-puzzle-musical-adventure game (Try saying that 5 times fast). The game places the player in the role of a rogue music-processing algorithm from a computer's sound systems. From this role, the player can view the world only through audible means.
Why similar: Adventure 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #11 Castle Agony
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: The Pompous Pixel
Windows
Welcome to Agony. Inspired by the Resident Evil of old, the golden age of NES gaming and the Castlevania series, you play a local hero with a dog! Forced by your village to enter the crumbling castle filled with trickery, magic and monsters! Can you defeat The Vampire and live to see another dawn?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #12 K'NOSSOS
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Svarun Entertainment
Windows
K'NOSSOS is a cold surreal adventure game about a man traveling the unknown reaches of the cosmos and the things he uncovers on his journey.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #13 Tesla Breaks the World!
90% matchMostly Negative22% of 63 reviews2014
Dev: Archetype Global
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty!
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #14 Unicorn Dungeon
87% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: Stand Off Software
Windows · Linux
Unicorn Dungeon is an absurdist comedy point & click adventure game following the adventures of Sir Typhil of Creulor as he attempts to secure a unicorn to bring to the castle.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #15 Buratino
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zemen
Windows
Buratino is a 2D arcade game with light adventure elements for the ZX Spectrum 8-bit computer.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #16 The Journey to Fairytales
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Essential Games
Windows · Mac
The Journey to Fairytales is a 3D puzzle-platformer adventure game. The primary character is a Sam, who losts in the world of fairy tales, and saves the world from evil fairy-tale characters.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #17 Mind Trap
86% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Gear Worx Productions
Windows · Linux
Mind Trap is a Twilight Zone "Inspired" 4 Episode psychological thriller series. Where the player must explore and follow the clues as the stories unfolds around them.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #18 Welcome to nightmare
88% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: AlekseyPub: AlexGames
Windows
Is it a dream, or is everything really happening? The player will plunge into a strange world, where everything depends only on what decision he makes while in a particular situation. Will he save himself or will he save all the captives of this world?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #19 Kiitsu
85% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Alexandre Rozier
Windows
In this beautiful low-poly world, the water of your village has stopped flowing... endangering all your people ! You'll need bravery, intelligence and observation to solve each puzzle and bring water back to Kiitsu. But will you be up to the task ?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #20 Snowglobe
84% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Friend Factory
Windows
Lost and alone, you awaken in a barren place, an isolated temple before you. Inside, a way out... Inspired by the point and click games of the past, Snowglobe is a virtual reality take on a familiar concept.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #21 More and More
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Project_lelz
Windows
The protagonist of this story will be Freek, a human being who found himself in the city of More. In this city there are citizens, who say that Freek is the chosen one, he will have to discover the truth to fulfill the prophecy.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #22 DownWind
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jackson Clarke
Windows
Are you ready to leave your home? Join a Little Leaf on a Big Journey.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #23 Drawn Story
83% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Vitaly Rekubratskiy
Windows · Mac
Play as an artist looking at a painted world. You're able to create new items in this world by simply drawing them. Use your own imagination to lead a stickman character through a variety of puzzles by drawing things he can use. There’s always a few ways to solve each puzzle.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #24 Inner Riddle
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
You have awoken in strange and unfamiliar place. Soon you realize that you are not simply locked up. But why? For what reason? In search of answers, you must follow the rules of this place. Puzzles and hard decisions are waiting for you. Will you perish never reaching the end or pass through all obstacles and understand what happened?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #25 Hei
80% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Goca Games
Windows · Mac
Help Hei to find their path to the sacred tree! A point-and-click adventure game with lots of puzzles and a unique artistic style.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #26 Catsby
82% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: OOTOTGames
Windows · Mac
Catsby works in Happy Technology. He helps people to become happy. One day, he signed a big contract with Steven to make his master Doctor Philip become happy again. Unfortunately, during the task, he was turned into a cat. But he still has to finish his task, so here his "Cat Adventure" goes...
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #27 Nor'Easter
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redi Games
Windows
Nor’easter is a classic point-and-click adventure game inspired by the lumberjack folklore of Northern America. As a brave jackalope befriend strange, magical creatures, help a lost man find his children and save the woodlands from endless winter!
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #28 反现实症候群γ - Counterrealstic Syndrome γ
78% matchVery Positive93% of 195 reviews2019
Dev: Dr.LiaoPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
高楼上的微风轻拂少女的脸庞,她似乎已经准备好去迎接自己的结局。 果然,她期待已久的【银河铁道】已经向她驶来。 奇妙的星空之旅即将展开……
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #29 HecatoncheirStory
79% matchMostly Negative22% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: ARGamesPub: Metal Fox
Windows
You are a young monster hunter who moves between worlds in search of special prey.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #30 Occurrence at JCR Outpost
79% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Brandon Brizzi
Windows
A scientific mission in Antarctica goes awry when something is released from beneath the ice! Who is friend? Who is foe? Only you can solve the mystery of the Occurrence at JCR Outpost!
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #31 Den vänstra handens stig
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Newmark Software
Windows · Mac
Den vänstra handens stig is a transcendental blackened narrative experience that focuses on courage, determination and sacrifice.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #32 Where The Water Tastes Like Wine: Fireside Chats
76% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Dim Bulb GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine: Fireside Chats is a free standalone experience which acts as a companion to Where The Water Tastes Like Wine.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #33 裁決者 -The White Butcher-
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erotes Studio
Windows
《裁決者》是款以極權島國為背景的冒險遊戲。遊戲中你將扮演調查局的副局長,並透過裁決案子替國家伸張正義。但在一次裁決中你意外地殺害了摯友「黃義雄」,使你首次對國家產生了疑惑。重重的危機,雨中,客廳等待著你的並不是虛無。而是屋外毫不知情的黃義雄獨生女「黃詠晴」......少女的笑容,開始了你的罪──
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #34 EX0: Dark Moon
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Six Games
Windows
An indie retro-ish puzzle platformer where you must upgrade your stats to run, jump, and shoot your way through each level and beat the evil dark slimes.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #35 The Lost And Forgotten: Part 1
75% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Abstract Games Studio
Windows
After a rough relationship you set for a trip to Monument Valley to rediscover the person you once were.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #36 夢限ノ夜
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: easttiberi
Windows
◇2時間程度のホラーノベルアドベンチャー◇ 悪夢からは逃げられない。日向ヨウは夢を見た。中学生のころのなつかしい思い出だ。しかし、ヨウにはそのころの記憶がなかった。なぜ記憶がないのか。なぜ、今になって思い出したのか。 ヨウはかつての面影をもとめてなつかしの校舎へ向かう。
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #37 Downloaded: Fragments of a Forgotten Soul
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: ThoseBros EntertainmentPub: ThoseBros Entertainment
Windows
In this rage worthy game help Keeli, a goddess of technology, find her redemption after falling from grace. Face 8 challenging levels, 3 bosses, and confront your own corruption. Includes Steam Achievements as well as in game side challenges and an amazing soundtrack. Formatted for Keyboard or Controller use.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #38 Maldrin Journey
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Blurstar Games
Windows · Linux
Maldrin Journey is a 3D Collectathon adventure game, which contains two main modes of play. The first is a single player story mode. The second is a split screen two player racing mode. Both modes of play allow players to test their platforming and exploration skills.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #39 Airglow
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuiiStudio
Windows
You play as a wolf who gets seperated from the pack. Get unexpected help to find your way. Explore the nature and find the unforseen history of your pack.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #40 Dark Train: Coupe
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paperash Studio
Windows · Mac
Dark Train: Coupe is a steampunk visual novel made of paper, story prequel to Dark Train. Be a passenger, listen, discuss and decide what will happen next during your journey through the Border City. Meet Ann Tagrezbung; she is quite lovely, unmechanical and still human...
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #41 Eternity's Child
78% matchMostly Negative22% of 77 reviews2008
Dev: Luc BernardPub: Silver Sphere Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Eternity's Child, a quirky, hand drawn next generation 2D platformer is based on a fairy tale by Luc Bernard. It arrives on Steam with exclusive Steam Only levels and HD Resolution. Features: Beautiful 2D graphics with one of the most unique art direction done in a videogame Orchestral Soundtrack Game to be updated with new levels and...
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #42 Bob and Kuura: Lost in Snowglobe
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: BelleGames Ltd.
Windows
Snowglobe has been ruined by the Evil Duke's corporation and it's up to you to save it.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #43 Plan Z Chapter 1
73% matchMixed44% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Kongmeng Yang
Windows
Plan Z is a true-to-life post-apocalyptic zombie survival game that includes an imminent nuclear meltdown, which shapes your every decision in the game to survive. Players will follow Gary Gannon from his home city of Green Bay, WI on his journey across a zombie-infested country to reach the west coast, where his father resides.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #44 The Pilgrimage I
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Rednew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The story about the pilgrimage and hardship of Hebrews from Egypt to Canaan. Focusing on the prophet Moses we see well know events including the tabernacle, 10 commandments, crossing of Red Sea, the 10 plagues, miracles of sim desert and the arriving to Canaan.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #45 Humble Abode
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Venomyth Game Studio
Windows
In this atmospheric adventure your own home becomes the playground of a sadistic intruder. Can you find a way to avoid being a prisoner in your house, or will you even live long enough to try?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #46 The Keepers of Pages: Chevengur
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galitsyn Egor(GG)Pub: Gogol'Game
Windows
"The Keepers of Pages" is a puzzle-platformer, inspired by the novel of Russian writer A. Platonow "Chevengur". Find your way through a post-apocalyptic world and collect the lost pages in the realm where the reality of the future is tightly interlaced with the texts of the past.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #47 Cartesian
71% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Mark Radocy
Windows
Cartesian is a unique puzzle-platformer with lasers as its core mechanic. Use lasers to reflect, push, destroy, and more as you search for your lost crew-mates. Dozens of interesting mechanics are introduced through over 70 varied levels.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #48 Phenomenal Car Park Adventure: Digital Deluxe Edition
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myshkin Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A walking simulator for cars - or "driving simulator" - about meaninglessness, car parks, and the end of the world. Or is it...?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #49 Ana The Game
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Almost Games
Windows
If you answer that unknown number, you’re screwed... Are you willing to risk everything … ?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #50 OFFICE ESCAPE
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: 贰点捌
Windows
《OFFICE ESCAPE》is a Room Escape game. Player locate in the office and the mistery house. the broken memory, the strange environment,dark light, in this environment,player need to collect clues in each room. Escape from the house and find out who you are.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #51 Baru and the Spirit Prince
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Tingly, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Only the brave can see the magic of Elenav! Heroes of the Kingdom of Locria set on an adventure in search of Elenav, a heavenly fruit that appears only once every thousand years. In the village of Lucril, Baru finds himself in the middle of a skirmish by evil hero Vasil.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #52 LETHE: Broken memories
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cuatro Monos Games
Windows
Enter into the mind of Alan Zane, a loving husband and father, who is on the brink of losing his memories. Alzheimer's disease is trying to block your way, will you be able to remember your own life?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #53 Mural
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: 3HR3HW
Windows
A trip to find a way for the moon to be the sun.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #54 Redswood VR
70% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Patrick BeaversPub: B__Vers
Windows
Redswood VR is a virtual retelling of the Red Riding Hood story. In this tale, you play as both Red and then the Huntsman, each separately tasked with making their way through a dying and unrecognizable forest from their pasts to the inevitable conclusion at Granny's house.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #55 Bildo
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: DALESI
Windows
Bildo is a 2D platform game in which the player plays the role of Bildo, a boy who saw his homeland consumed and ravaged by The Darkness, and decided to start a quest around the world in search for The Colors. Guided by The Keeper and he will begin his mission to beat The Darkness and restore the Light to Nibiru.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #56 The Crater
68% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Stinky Puppy
Windows
A thrilling murder mystery in space. Someone is out to kill you. Is it your friend and colleague or is there someone else hiding on the moonbase?
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #57 One Night
67% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2018
Dev: Dark Gaia Studios
Windows
A free-to-play retro style survival horror game that resembles classics from the Playstation 1 era.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%