Games Like Rakuen

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Emotional 33.1%, Story Rich 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 5.2%, RPG 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Rakuen, this game focuses on a deeply emotional narrative about helping people find closure through a beautifully crafted, story-driven experience.

Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

Why similar: Emotional 23.5%, JRPG 19.8%, Story Rich 10.9%, Funny 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the emotional depth and character-focused storytelling that fans of Rakuen will find familiar and touching.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Cute 14.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the meta-narrative, puzzle-solving elements, and intimate emotional connection between the player and the game's world.

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Emotional 22.1%, JRPG 16.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: As part of the same series as To the Moon, it offers a similarly poignant exploration of life, memory, and emotional resolution.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.1%, Story Rich 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, JRPG 11.5%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends psychological depth and emotional trauma with a unique, surreal RPG world that resonates with the themes of Rakuen.

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Emotional 33.5%, Story Rich 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Anime 13.4%, Puzzle 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same nostalgic, bittersweet atmosphere and emotional storytelling set within a charming pixel-art world.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Emotional 21.5%, RPG 16.1%, Cute 10.4%, Adventure 10%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines creative puzzle-solving with a deeply personal story about self-worth and mental health in a cute, vibrant world.

Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.

Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Emotional 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Funny 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the emotional bond between characters and the focus on protecting someone vulnerable in a fantasy setting.

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Emotional 32.5%, Story Rich 14.3%, Cute 11.2%, Funny 10.9%, Colorful 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a heartwarming, optimistic tone and a focus on helping others through a charming, musical adventure.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.1%, Funny 18%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, RPG 13.3%, Cute 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on empathy, non-violent resolutions, and character-driven storytelling makes it a perfect companion to the themes found in Rakuen.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: JRPG 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Story Rich 15.1%, Cute 10.5%, RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a gorgeous pixel-art aesthetic and a strong focus on the relationship between its two main characters in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.8%, Point & Click 19.8%, Story Rich 14.8%, Horror 10.8%, Cute 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, whimsical, and story-rich adventure that explores childhood wonder and tragedy through a unique narrative lens.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Emotional 52.6%, Story Rich 23.6%, Funny 11.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a beautiful, emotional management game centered on the themes of saying goodbye and helping spirits find peace.

Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.

Why similar: JRPG 24.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This short, narrative-driven RPG focuses on character growth and mystery, mirroring the intimate feel of Rakuen.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Horror 11.4%, Anime 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art horror-adventure that relies on atmosphere and emotional discovery rather than just jump scares.

A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 14.5%, Emotional 13.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Anime 6.7%, Funny 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off from the To the Moon universe that captures the same gentle, story-rich, and emotional essence.

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Why similar: Story Rich 29.1%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Emotional 16.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, puzzle-filled narrative game that explores the pain of loss and the desire to change the past.

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 38.8%, Story Rich 19.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Colorful 11.2%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric exploration game tells a touching, parallel story about family and loss that feels very similar in tone to Rakuen.

An experimental short from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise: A simple & surreal 1-hour interactive animation about a boy and an injured bird, told without dialogues.If you're looking for To the Moon-like experience, I'd suggest playing Finding Paradise first.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Emotional 15.4%, Walking Simulator 9%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, wordless, and highly emotional experience that focuses on the bond between a boy and a bird.

Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.

Why similar: JRPG 23.8%, Emotional 14%, Psychological Horror 13%, Story Rich 11%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological RPG focuses on a young girl searching for her brother, blending emotional themes with a surreal, pixelated world.

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 25.2%, Point & Click 19.8%, Story Rich 15.1%, Puzzle 13.2%, Horror 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a surreal, unsettling, yet deeply emotional narrative to explore a child's perspective on trauma and reality.

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Emotional 21.7%, Story Rich 15.4%, Funny 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, JRPG 12%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a charming, character-rich RPG experience that emphasizes kindness and emotional connection in its world-building.

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: Emotional 15.1%, Family Friendly 14.6%, Point & Click 13.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Walking Simulator 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-based narrative game about reflecting on a life's regrets and memories.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.5%, Fantasy 14.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Colorful 12.4%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a beautiful, wordless adventure that uses environmental storytelling and puzzles to process grief and emotional discovery.

Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.8%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Story Rich 11%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Funny 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG features a strong focus on narrative and character development, exploring themes of mental health and childhood.

A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

Why similar: Horror 22.1%, Cute 17.9%, Point & Click 14.2%, Funny 13.1%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: While darker, it uses a surreal and cute aesthetic to explore intense emotional states through a unique, puzzle-driven adventure.

Experience the altered memories of a dying man, reliving his entire life as a little boy while lying on his deathbed. Explore the profound depths of his subconscious as you assist Griffin to shed the remains of his miserable life before his impending demise.

Why similar: Emotional 26.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Cute 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a young protagonist navigating a dreamlike world, focusing on emotional themes and puzzle-platforming.

The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.

Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Emotional 21.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Point & Click 10.4%, Funny 9%

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, RPG 8.6%, Anime 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy pixel-art game that uses environmental storytelling and puzzles to reveal a tragic, emotional backstory.

The little boy Kiddo has spent most of his life in the hospital. Little does he know what a complicated and fascinating world lies concealed beyond the hospital walls. Today, on Kiddo's birthday, his mom wasn't around. Instead of her, the boy met Shadow, who inspired him to escape from a hospital.

Why similar: Emotional 19.8%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Point & Click 15.4%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 10.6%

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Anime 12.5%, Puzzle 12.2%, Horror 12.2%

Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.

Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Story Rich 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the emotional weight of choices and the reality of life's struggles, much like the patient stories in Rakuen.

A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.

Why similar: RPG 41.8%, Pixel Graphics 39.5%, 2D 18.8%

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.7%, RPG 33.9%, Indie 12.6%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Story Rich 16.1%, Funny 15.6%, Fantasy 14%, Cute 13.7%

Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?

Why similar: JRPG 15.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Anime 10.6%, Cute 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Fantasy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Funny 9%

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Why similar: Anime 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 10.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Anime 18.4%, Horror 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Story Rich 10%

Bundle up and get cozy with this warm winter tale about one snowman's journey to the North Pole. Can he make it there before spring arrives?

Why similar: JRPG 25%, Emotional 16.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, RPG 8.4%, Family Friendly 8.2%

Twelve kids. 1200 kilometers. One epic journey across Japan! Surround yourself with a cast of charming, quirky characters as you set off on an unforgettable trip!

Why similar: Emotional 22%, Anime 18.3%, Puzzle 17.1%, Cute 15.1%, Colorful 10.5%

Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.7%, Point & Click 23.6%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Horror 10.2%

A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

Why similar: JRPG 17.9%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Cute 10.6%, Puzzle 9.7%, Anime 9.5%

This is a pixel style puzzle game, including a certain micro-horror elements. Truth is blind love. Retrieve your memory and escape from this horrible hospital.

Why similar: Emotional 22%, JRPG 17.1%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

A tribute to a friend who has passed — and to the adventures we still need to live. A story-driven adventure about a young polyglot traversing mystical islands and using the power of words to confront his own fate and save a world tamed by darkness.

Why similar: Emotional 22.9%, Story Rich 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Point & Click 9.9%, Funny 8.4%

Mondealy is about you building relationships and exploring the world. An ordinary guy from an ordinary town on an ordinary day uncovers the secrets of an extraordinary underground kingdom located under his home. Your adventure begins!

Why similar: Story Rich 14.8%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Anime 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Cute 10.2%

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

Why similar: Emotional 34.9%, Walking Simulator 21.7%, Story Rich 18.5%, Point & Click 11.6%, Adventure 5.9%

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: Cute 17.3%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Funny 12.3%

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Funny 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

Why similar: Puzzle 63.2%, Indie 13.6%, 2D 13.1%, Singleplayer 10.1%

A shortage of magic crystals and the sudden awakening of ancient robots leads six new friends on an incredible investigation across Terra – a cozy and fantastic world that combines 3D and pixel art.

Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, Emotional 17.2%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Funny 8.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.

Why similar: Horror 36.4%, Cute 23.4%, Anime 23.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!

Why similar: RPG 19.3%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Funny 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title will have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange.

Why similar: Puzzle 80.5%, Indie 19.5%

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

Why similar: Cute 24%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Walking Simulator 14%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Adventure 11%

Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption.

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Anime 10.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Cute 10.2%

When the power goes out while working night shift in the hospital, the emergency lights come on with an eerie glow...

Why similar: Anime 16.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, RPG 13.6%, Cute 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Horror mystery about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city while trying to survive one more day. In a universe where Sleep is an illness. This is a visual novel with point and click features.

Why similar: Emotional 18.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Anime 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Story Rich 11.9%

Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. You find yourself in a dream-like world, and explore a different traumatic experience each day. Your choice determines if the boy accepts these moments and moves on, or stays in the past.

Why similar: Emotional 29.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Story Rich 14%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Puzzle 9.8%

When an ancient conspiracy threatens the land of Albaness, only one boy and his dreams stand between his family and the end of the world.

Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Funny 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%