Games Like Reviver

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Romance 16.5%, Puzzle 10.8%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click puzzle game explores themes of love and loss through a beautiful, hand-drawn world and a touching narrative.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Incremental 24.6%, Hand-drawn 23.8%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a stunning hand-drawn art style and an emotional, narrative-driven puzzle experience that mirrors the intimate storytelling of Reviver.

Inked is a narrative-driven puzzle game set in a world of beautiful ballpoint pen-drawn landscapes. Playing as the Nameless Hero, you will solve intriguing puzzles while searching for your love Aiko.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 46%, Puzzle 19.4%, Story Rich 14.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game with a distinct pen-and-ink hand-drawn style that centers on a heartfelt story of love and separation.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Romance 20.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Emotional 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, deeply emotional interactive story about love and life that perfectly captures the poignant tone found in Reviver.

Make up for lost time with Once Again, If you could travel through time, who’s the first person you’d meet? An interactive story about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present... After meeting her, summer will never be the same again...Who is she, and what journey awaits you?

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Emotional 16.6%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Colorful 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This charming, hand-drawn narrative game focuses on the emotional journey of a character revisiting their past to find closure.

A puzzle game that explores the emotional rollercoaster of a long-distance relationship — in a world of folding paper! Flip, fold, unfold and rotate paper puzzles to help a couple navigate the complexities of living apart.

Why similar: Romance 32.1%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, Puzzle 21%, Story Rich 10.6%, Colorful 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle game uses paper-folding mechanics to explore the emotional challenges of a long-distance relationship.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 37%, Puzzle 29.9%, Stylized 8.6%, Story Rich 6.4%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique puzzle mechanics involve manipulating hand-drawn panels to tell a complex, surreal story about time and memory.

A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.

Why similar: Cozy 23.6%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Emotional 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that balances puzzle-solving with a charming, story-rich narrative.

Unravel enchanting stories of love and courage through captivating stained-glass puzzles.

Why similar: Comic Book 24.3%, Puzzle 13.8%, Emotional 11.3%, Stylized 11%, Cartoon 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game based on stained-glass art that weaves together fantasy stories through its unique visual presentation.

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: Hand-drawn 23.3%, Emotional 12.1%, Cartoon 12%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A soul-searching puzzle-adventure that uses a beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic to tell a story about life, regrets, and hope.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Emotional 25.9%, Puzzle 16.9%, Stylized 13.1%, Story Rich 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal puzzle game where you manipulate time to explore the memories and friendship of two childhood companions.

This is a puzzle game that combines text and images. Players use visual illusions to piece together fragments of memories from Alzheimer's patients, in order to reconstruct the truth of the story and witness the passage of time for three generations.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.6%, Comic Book 17.5%, Emotional 17.2%, Incremental 15%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle game uses a hand-drawn style to tell a dramatic story of adventure and discovery.

Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.

Why similar: Cozy 30.7%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Emotional 17.6%, Puzzle 10%, Colorful 7%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, relaxing puzzle game that emphasizes emotional storytelling and the importance of personal history.

Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.6%, Emotional 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that emphasizes story-rich exploration and puzzle-solving.

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: Hand-drawn 22.5%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Cartoon 13.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle game where you rearrange pieces of the map to explore, featuring a cozy atmosphere and a heartfelt story.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.8%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Story Rich 17%, Colorful 10.4%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: While mechanically different, this game uses environmental storytelling to convey a deeply emotional life journey through the items one keeps.

Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.

Why similar: Mythology 20.2%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Emotional 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Comic Book 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction game where your choices significantly impact the narrative, focusing on character development and emotional stakes.

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: Female Protagonist 30.9%, Hand-drawn 26.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 8.1%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: A visually breathtaking hand-drawn platformer that uses its puzzle-filled world to represent the stages of grief and healing.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34%, Emotional 25.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Casual 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-heavy game that focuses on listening to the emotional stories of others, much like the interactive choices in Reviver.

“People think battles need powerful weapons, but strategy at hand is key."The story follows a rookie adventurer and a new healer in a dungeon quest, with the core gameplay involving hand-picked methods using weapons and items. Fight or purify? Heal or alter? The choice is in your hands.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.4%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, Cartoon 13%, Emotional 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, hand-drawn indie adventure that combines light puzzle-solving with a narrative-focused experience.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.6%, Story Rich 23.3%, Indie 10.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, hand-drawn narrative adventure that focuses on the emotional journey of a young protagonist making difficult choices.

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 25.8%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel with a hand-drawn aesthetic that focuses on mystery and character-driven narrative choices.

Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!

Why similar: Emotional 21.5%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Puzzle 12.2%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric narrative game that allows players to influence the lives of characters through choices and exploration.

Breeze, a point&click PC game with heart-warming story, lovely art style, and healing experience.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 28.6%, Emotional 28.2%, Puzzle 16.5%, Story Rich 15%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich experience that integrates puzzle elements into a 2D narrative journey.

"My Life with You" is a STORY DRIVEN experience that follows the journey of a young SINGLE MOM who must BALANCE life's challenges while raising her child. An emotional journey focused on the BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD, marked by obstacles, growth, and love.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.6%, Emotional 17.6%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Visual Novel 8.3%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven casual game that centers on the emotional connection between characters through simple, meaningful interactions.

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Cozy 37.9%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 7%, Emotional 6.3%

Assemble a chronological puzzle of family photos to piece together their most cherished memories. Uncover the family's life story as you arrange the pictures in the correct order within carefully crafted albums. Unleash your creativity and decorate them with multiple scrapbooking tools!

Why similar: Cozy 20.3%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, story-rich puzzle game that focuses on capturing small, meaningful moments in life.

Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way! From 8 hours to 8 years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever.

Why similar: Romance 22.8%, Emotional 19.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that spans years of character development and romance, focusing on the impact of time on relationships.

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

Why similar: Mythology 35.3%, Puzzle 19.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Stylized 8.4%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that uses mythology and the ability to change the past to alter the present, echoing the themes of Reviver.

DUET illustrates the Hifuu Club's first encounter. It is a wordless, narrative-driven experience about connection and small moments in life. Step into the subtle yet fateful daily interactions that intertwine Renko and Merry's lives.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.6%, Romance 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Emotional 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.9%

Every life has a story. Every story has regret. But what if you could change the past? LOVE is a puzzle game about finding the things we’ve lost in ourselves and the people who help us find them.

Why similar: Emotional 40.8%, Puzzle 27.6%, Indie 26.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused game that uses interactive boxes to reveal emotional vignettes and stories.

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds.

Why similar: Comic Book 24.2%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Emotional 16.6%, Romance 11.8%, Puzzle 11.2%

You, an ordinary modern person, cross into the Three Kingdoms. There you meet legendary heroes and beauties. Will you retreat with your love, or rise to conquer the land? Every choice rewrites history—or leads to your doom.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Romance 22%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Emotional 14.7%, Multiple Endings 12.4%

Explore a magical hand-drawn comic book, travel through time, manipulate characters’ ideas, and solve visual puzzles in this innovative point-and-click adventure to uncover Kai’s fate.

Why similar: Comic Book 32.4%, Hand-drawn 22.8%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 8%, Colorful 6.5%

A wholesome narrative puzzle game about the objects we leave behind and the stories they tell. Complete a loved one's damaged memoirs by exploring their home and packing away their things.

Why similar: Cozy 33.8%, Emotional 15.7%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9%

A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.

Why similar: Cozy 18.8%, Hand-drawn 18%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Emotional 14%, Female Protagonist 13.4%

Uncover the lives, losses, and stories of two musicians from opposite sides of the tracks as they become superstars, fall in love and fall apart in this 90s narrative puzzle game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Emotional 15.5%, Puzzle 12.9%, Story Rich 8.6%

发生在中国的三段绝对本土又完全不同的故事，由校园篇、古代篇、都市篇组成，均以女性第一视角展开。

Why similar: Romance 18%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Emotional 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.9%

‘Young Hearts’ is a visual novel in the genres of romance and slice of life, telling stories about the everyday life of a student company living in a warm southern town: stories about their secrets, dreams, love, their problems and ghosts of the past…

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Romance 19.3%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Colorful 9.1%

Rewoven Self is a 2.5D side-scrolling narrative puzzle game where fantasy and reality intertwine. Through folding, cutting, and stitching, you rebuild yourself in a cycle of brokenness and renewal — a gentle yet profound journey of emotional healing.

Why similar: Puzzle 52.5%, Adventure 18.4%, Casual 16.5%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Step into Pixel's shoes in this one-of-a-kind journey that bridges time, memories, and the aroma of fresh coffee. Dive deep into a city balancing its past and future. Engage in intense arcade challenges, immerse yourself in heartfelt stories, and navigate a world crafted in pixel art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.4%, Female Protagonist 33.2%, Story Rich 17%, Colorful 7%, 2D 5.6%

Andromeda Six is a sci-fi inspired visual novel, with romance elements and an immersive, choice based story. Take on the role of a lost Traveler and uncover the truth of your past. Fight for a future for both yourself, and those you grow close to throughout your journey.

Why similar: Incremental 24.3%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Romance 19.5%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Emotional 8.2%

The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Female Protagonist 19%, Romance 18.6%, Mythology 13.7%, Multiple Endings 8.4%

Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Cartoon 20.1%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Colorful 5.7%

Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.4%, Puzzle 20.6%, Romance 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

Fishbowl is a slow and tender narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

Why similar: Cozy 29.2%, Emotional 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

This work adopts the story mode of double female owners. The two female owners have their own corresponding endings. The player can decide the route of the endings from the first person perspective through options.

Why similar: Incremental 29.3%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Romance 23.7%, Story Rich 8%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

"Charming Hearts" is a real-life interactive dating game. Players will meet, get to know, and fall in love with different types of beauty. Every choice will lead to a completely different chemical reaction with "her"; every entanglement, the sweet love is entangled and pulled.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Romance 23.7%, Emotional 19.3%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Story Rich 10.4%

Do you like adventure and strategy games? A visual novel at the end of the world with a focus on time management. Experience battles in original parallel turn-based strategy minigames or classic novel mode. Half of the survivors are not human, and only one pair will survive.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Colorful 11.3%, Indie 7.2%

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: Romance 27.6%, Story Rich 21.9%, Emotional 13.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 10.3%

A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression!

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Female Protagonist 18%, Romance 17.1%, Hand-drawn 16%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

A digital comic about the story of Emeline. She tries to live her dream of being a superheroine after her friends decided to change their career paths. A gentle and moving story, drawn by hand.

Why similar: Comic Book 24.3%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Emotional 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Momento is a cozy room decorator with a twist: the choices you make play out over the course of a lifetime! Decorate your room, choose which items are important to you, and discover how the objects you choose will alter the course of the story, in a winding ode to the power of everyday things.

Why similar: Cozy 41.8%, Emotional 14.3%, Hand-drawn 13%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 7.3%

Huanu Poems is a multi-ending love adventure game. As a photographer, carrying the secret of being a bloodline inheritor of HuaNu Town, you will take lovely Peach to run a B&B, encounter gentle Cloudia. Your choices will affect the direction of the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Emotional 18.3%, Romance 14.8%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Story Rich 10.8%

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Emotional 23%, Visual Novel 19%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Emotional 14.4%, Romance 13.4%, Colorful 7.8%

A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.

Why similar: Cozy 46.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Stylized 9.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Colorful 9.2%

'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey!

Why similar: Cozy 26.3%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Emotional 14.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Colorful 7.9%

A fantasy interactive story (visual novel) where the mysteries of ancient gods, enigmas of bygone eras, magic, and the complex relationships between various beings are intricately woven together.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Mythology 20.4%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 9.3%