Games Like reYal

Connect non-matching pieces to reach level 99.

Why similar: Experimental 20.4%, Philosophical 16.2%, Surreal 13.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%, Minimalist 9.6%

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 36.7%, Philosophical 19.1%, Surreal 15.6%, Abstract 14.2%, Minimalist 9.6%

An abstract interactive experience about a Gap

Why similar: Experimental 32.8%, Philosophical 25.3%, Abstract 21.3%, Minimalist 14.2%, 2D 2.9%

Your future is vaster than the cosmos.

Why similar: Experimental 44.6%, Philosophical 32.6%, Surreal 20.2%, 2D 1.7%, Singleplayer 1%

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 42.2%, Philosophical 18%, Surreal 16.2%, Abstract 13%, Minimalist 8.7%

Featuring the ground-breaking Bridge Gun™!

Why similar: Experimental 30%, Abstract 16.2%, Philosophical 11.9%, Minimalist 8.7%, Surreal 6.9%

This game is a grid-based puzzle with a twist: The layout of each level is hidden from you at the start of every room. 60 levels filled with various puzzles. Make determinations on your surroundings, project your moves, utilize mechanics of teleportation, wraparounds and more!

Why similar: Experimental 40.8%, Grid-Based Movement 20.1%, Puzzle 10.5%, Minimalist 8.5%, Stylized 6.5%

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: Experimental 27.1%, Philosophical 26.8%, Abstract 17%, Immersive Sim 11.4%, Surreal 10.8%

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 28.8%, Philosophical 17.8%, Abstract 13.2%, Surreal 13%, Minimalist 10.7%

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Experimental 24.9%, Philosophical 18.7%, Abstract 16.8%, Surreal 16.6%, Minimalist 9.5%

Uncover cheating optical illusions, with your brain and eyes deceiving you at every opportunity... Experience these popular eyetwisters interactively like you've never seen before! This minimalist, but surreal game will make you question all senses you have.

Why similar: Experimental 34.7%, Abstract 17.1%, Philosophical 14.1%, Surreal 13.3%, Minimalist 11.7%

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 35.9%, Surreal 20.7%, Philosophical 17.5%, Minimalist 13.1%, Stylized 6.5%

Lost Voice is a story-based first-person sci-fi adventure game with strong action elements, puzzles, and unique gameplay mechanics.

Why similar: Experimental 37.3%, Philosophical 29.8%, Surreal 17.9%, Minimalist 10.3%, Adventure 3.2%

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 29%, Philosophical 23.4%, Abstract 13.6%, Minimalist 9.6%, Space 8.6%

Use quick reflexes to defend the core in this addictive, orbital reinvention of Pong! Get power-ups, stay focused, and deflect your way to victory! NOTE: GAME IS BEST PLAYED WHILE INGESTING LIGHT BULBS.

Why similar: Experimental 39.7%, Surreal 19.8%, Abstract 17.6%, Minimalist 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

You are an insect collector. Wander through old summer memories looking for colors.

Why similar: Experimental 32.5%, Philosophical 25.6%, Abstract 18.5%, Surreal 15%, Colorful 5.9%

Squingle is the ultimate Mixed Reality 3D puzzle game. Navigate glass-like mazes called ‘Squingles,’ guiding orbs while avoiding edges and collecting points. Discover why it’s a critically acclaimed 5-star masterpiece!

Why similar: Experimental 24.1%, Philosophical 19.2%, Surreal 15.2%, Abstract 13.6%, Space 10.4%

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 49.1%, Philosophical 35%, Abstract 13.5%, 2D 1.5%, Singleplayer 1%

TMOY is a series of interactive art installations hidden inside a first person adventure game. Explore the “museum” and the surreal void space it resides in, make choices, discover new worlds, play (or suffer through) a variety of strange minigames - it’s up to you. It is your museum, after all.

Why similar: Philosophical 25.3%, Abstract 18.9%, Experimental 18.2%, Surreal 17.3%, Minimalist 10.8%

A puzzle game about running, not because one has somewhere to be, but because one has somewhere they don't want to be. Different doors are blocking the way, that need to be unlocked to proceed. Each door will give a different benefit, and a combination of them is the key to succeed .. or fail.

Why similar: Experimental 48.6%, Abstract 22.7%, Surreal 14.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 30.6%, Philosophical 19.1%, Abstract 12.3%, Surreal 12.2%, Stylized 7.7%

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 26.4%, Experimental 25.5%, Surreal 16.9%, Abstract 14.5%, Stylized 8%

A short and deeply emotional game experience where life itself is presented through a unique perspective.

Why similar: Experimental 30.1%, Philosophical 24%, Surreal 15.1%, Abstract 14.6%, Stylized 6.3%

INTRAQUARTZ is a multidimensional experimental maze puzzler where you control a microscopic mining rover inside extraterrestrial crystals.

Why similar: Experimental 37.2%, Abstract 20%, Minimalist 14%, Surreal 13.6%, Puzzle 8.6%

Chasing colors in the void. A game we made to Zen you.

Why similar: Experimental 33.9%, Philosophical 26.5%, Surreal 18.1%, Stylized 8.3%, Colorful 5.5%

Play a series of tiny games based on well-known classics, each with a unique twist and connected to each other. Race cars, hit golf balls, uncover mines, and more in this experimental action/puzzle game.

Why similar: Experimental 59.5%, Minimalist 12.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Stylized 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

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 29.9%, Philosophical 27.2%, Abstract 21.7%, Minimalist 20%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 37.4%, Abstract 18.5%, Philosophical 12.8%, Minimalist 12.4%, Stylized 7.4%

MOLY is a VR puzzle-solving immersive rowing simulator that uses VR rowing gameplay to represent the authors' perceptions of the world and their aspirations for the future as they come of age.

Why similar: Philosophical 26%, Surreal 15.1%, Abstract 14.4%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Minimalist 9.9%

You are fragile and the world is dangerous. Explore with care and courage. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, in search of something. An outlet? An answer? A hope? A doubt?

Why similar: Experimental 27.5%, Philosophical 20.6%, Surreal 14%, Minimalist 12.3%, Stylized 8.1%

A collection of tiny experimental games (and "notgames") inspired by travel.

Why similar: Experimental 31.7%, Philosophical 24.1%, Abstract 13.3%, Minimalist 12.4%, Stylized 6.4%

Agence places the fate of artificially intelligent creatures in your hands. Will you help to maintain their peaceful existence, or throw them into a state of chaos? A dynamic film that merges cinematic storytelling, artificial intelligence, and user interactivity, Agence is never the same twice.

Why similar: Experimental 31.5%, Philosophical 21.2%, Immersive Sim 12%, Space 11.1%, Minimalist 10%

Faraway Proximity is a third-person puzzle game about recovering lost books. You have been contacted to recover a set of misplaced books. Find them by solving different types of challenges and uncover more puzzles by reading their stories.

Why similar: Philosophical 28%, Abstract 24%, Surreal 15.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Space 13.2%

Unwind with Triversal: An award-winning casual spatial puzzle game that mixes chill with challenge.

Why similar: Experimental 34%, Surreal 19.2%, Abstract 17.9%, Minimalist 10.8%, Stylized 8.3%

Kanso, a beautiful and hyper relaxing line following game. Avoid obstacles while you trace around circular forms and find your moment of Zen.

Why similar: Philosophical 19.9%, Abstract 18.9%, Minimalist 13.3%, Puzzle 10.4%, Experimental 10.1%

Just stop and relax. Forget about all the fuss and feel the magic of music in this game. Four different modes.

Why similar: Experimental 35.5%, Abstract 20.4%, Surreal 16.1%, Philosophical 13.8%, Puzzle 6.7%

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 26.4%, Philosophical 22.3%, Surreal 17.1%, Abstract 16.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

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 41.3%, Surreal 25.4%, Abstract 21.2%, Puzzle 5.4%, Adventure 2.7%

Eschaton is a short, experimental, surreal first-person exploration game. Explore the 'aftermath' of a cult ritual in the grounds of a manor in the remote and picturesque Scottish Highlands.

Why similar: Experimental 29.4%, Philosophical 27.5%, Surreal 19.5%, Abstract 9.6%, Stylized 7.1%

Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules.

Why similar: Experimental 41.6%, Abstract 27.1%, Minimalist 18.4%, Puzzle 9.4%, 2D 2.1%

Rememoried is an independent video game, a virtual place where memories change to dreams and the only possible way is forgetting, which becomes a mechanism for proceeding to the next layer of dreams. The Surrealist explorative first-person adventure game.

Why similar: Experimental 25.5%, Surreal 19.9%, Abstract 18.3%, Minimalist 10.1%, Space 9.7%

The Dew is a puzzle game focused on storytelling. You will become a dewdrop—experience the past wars fought by black and white in puzzle form, and uncover the neglected truth.

Why similar: Philosophical 29.8%, Abstract 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Minimalist 16.3%, Puzzle 9.5%

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Abstract 23.9%, Experimental 20.5%, Space 15.7%, Surreal 12.8%, Minimalist 10%

Spatial expectations built up and torn down. Spoken word inspired pacing. Ode to bilinguality. Interactive slam poem anthology. Concrete Spaces.

Why similar: Experimental 34.3%, Philosophical 24.7%, Abstract 17.8%, Stylized 5.8%, Space 5.8%

Fire forward. Bounce back. Traverse tricky traps to take treasure. Seek seagull's sagacious skepticism. Discuss deep dilemmas: destiny, desire, despair.

Why similar: Philosophical 42.9%, Grid-Based Movement 25.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Colorful 7.7%, Top-Down 5%

A casual puzzle game about manipulating and playing with light.

Why similar: Experimental 60.9%, Minimalist 14.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Colorful 7.9%, 2D 3.7%

You are Death, the Grim Reaper, the dark collector of lost souls. Unfortunately, your horse has fallen ill so you need to drive a bus instead.

Why similar: Experimental 34.5%, Minimalist 14.9%, Abstract 14.9%, Puzzle 9.7%, Retro 8.4%

This game is nothing more than a black image covering the entire screen area, without the presence of any incentives.

Why similar: Experimental 31.4%, Philosophical 26.8%, Abstract 16.7%, Minimalist 11.8%, Immersive Sim 10.6%

Collaborate with your past self to change the present and influence the future. Only your vision affects the world.

Why similar: Philosophical 29%, Experimental 24.3%, Surreal 19.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Stylized 8.8%

Imagine Q-Bert + Pacman but with surrealistic horror aesthetics...

Why similar: Experimental 48%, Surreal 22.7%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Puzzle 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Three Interwoven tales ruminating on beginning and end and everything in-between.

Why similar: Experimental 61.2%, Philosophical 36.8%, Singleplayer 2%

A clueless agent wanders simulations of the future generated from implanted hyper-intelligence. Who is he? What's going on? What's true? What's real? No one cares. With words, violence, stealth, bribery, psyche reconstruction, and more - he'll have to figure it out for himself.

Why similar: Surreal 28.3%, Philosophical 20.5%, Immersive Sim 19.1%, Abstract 9.5%, Stylized 8.4%

Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.

Why similar: Abstract 33%, Minimalist 22%, Experimental 21.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Stylized 7.3%

Two games in one! - Prove you are not human by completing 9 impossible challenges. - Explore various scenes directly inspired by a poem, solving a few riddles along the way.

Why similar: Philosophical 22.7%, Surreal 19.7%, Abstract 17.7%, Experimental 13.8%, Puzzle 12%

droqen's desperate attempt to explain, or explore, or understand the true meaning of "kill gameplay."

Why similar: Philosophical 24.2%, Surreal 20.2%, Abstract 18.5%, Minimalist 12.5%, Stylized 7.7%

Revive seven sickly creatures in a short adventure through a surreal, vibrant world.

Why similar: Experimental 35.4%, Surreal 21.6%, Abstract 21.5%, Stylized 10.8%, Colorful 7.7%

One Line is a minimalist puzzle game where the objective is to draw a single line filling the entire board. Different mechanics will challenge your mind in this game that is easy to learn but hard to solve. Can you find the correct path?

Why similar: Experimental 35%, Abstract 20.4%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Minimalist 14.3%, Puzzle 8.6%

Tricolo is a deceptively small 3×3 logic puzzle where every piece moves in order and blocks others — you must plan each move perfectly to beat the puzzle. The sophisticated puzzle rules and various gimmicks demand deep thought within a limited space.

Why similar: Experimental 46.6%, Minimalist 20.2%, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, 2D 2.5%

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 40.4%, Philosophical 28.2%, Surreal 13.5%, Puzzle 9.7%, Stylized 5.3%