Games Like Riversiders

Celebrate love with Eli and Lucien in MyDear.exe. A short and cute game that takes place in the folders of an old DIY PC. In the shoes of Eli, play the game offered by Lucien after a long life together. Humor, memories and love are on the menu of this short 1 to 2 hour experience.

Why similar: Nonlinear 17.3%, Dog 16.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Cats 12.6%, Exploration 6.4%

You've joined the gig economy as a courier for T.A.L.E. Couriers! Explore, meet and chat with a cast of characters, complete deliveries for the company while doing jobs on the side in this walkin' n talkin' pixel art adventure where this job is not everything you expected it to be...

Why similar: Dog 19.5% ★, Nonlinear 19.4%, Cats 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Exploration 6.9%

"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?

Why similar: Dog 33.6% ★, Emotional 14.1%, Story Rich 9%, Cute 8%, Cats 7.6%

A seaside village – and a monstrous threat. Explore as you choose, by day or by night. Can you unravel the secrets of history and defeat the Leviathan? A choose-your-path comic book by Jason Shiga.

Why similar: Sailing 34% ★, Comic Book 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Story Rich 7.8%, Choices Matter 7%

The Encounter and Adventure of Furry Boy Bahaku and White-haired Shota Akuro! A visual novel filled with fun interactions, rich storyline, vibrant characters, and adorable artwork. Solve puzzles through clicking and dragging to uncover the truth behind the ancient ruins!

Why similar: Comic Book 23.4%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Emotional 17.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, Adventure 11%

Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.

Why similar: Nonlinear 23.9%, Dog 22.1% ★, Story Rich 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%, Cute 7.1%

Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.

Why similar: Cats 25.4%, Dog 18% ★, Cute 9.3%, Family Friendly 8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Join Suzie on her journey to rescue her cute little friends.

Why similar: Dog 24.3% ★, Comic Book 22.3%, Cats 18.9%, Story Rich 8.5%, Cute 5.6%

You are the Postulate Puppster. Explore the realm of Geometria and defeat several Bosses.

Why similar: Nonlinear 32%, Dog 25.5% ★, Cats 20.3%, Family Friendly 6.4%, 2D 5.8%

A quiet story of a dog’s days, woven in MS Paint-style graphics.

Why similar: Dog 46.1% ★, Emotional 17.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Adventure 7.3%

Leif, the little boy, is feeling a bit sad since that happened. Take on the role of Midnight, the mischievous cat, and help your human friend through a rough time in his life.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Cats 20%, Emotional 11.2%, Story Rich 9.7%, Exploration 8.5%

Have fun with our cats.

Why similar: Comic Book 30.7%, Cats 17.9%, Cute 10.2%, Funny 8.7%, Choices Matter 8%

Marron's Day is a silly pocket-sized adventure where you're a bunny trying to save the town festival! Help out your animal friends, play cute minigames, and explore this cosy and retro pixel-art town.

Why similar: Emotional 15.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Cats 11%, Cute 10.9%, Family Friendly 10%

Ultra-Ultra Doggy Trainer!! It's a special kind of RPG all about adopting your own puppy and training it to greatness! In a world where cats and dogs once fought a terrible war, the victory of the dogs is celebrated still to this day via seasonal championships.

Why similar: Dog 34.1% ★, Cats 23.5%, Cute 8.6%, Emotional 8.5%, Funny 7.8%

Kalico @ Uni is a cosy, 2D pixel art game about a small cat starting University in a big new city. Explore your new flat, meet quirky animal classmates, make friends and brave the communal kitchen. A gentle, story-driven experience about moving away from home and starting a new chapter of life.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Cats 19.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Story Rich 9.4%, Cute 8.8%

Travel on a wind-up boat and complete quests in the charming town of Whaleville located inside a whale.

Why similar: Sailing 41.1% ★, Nonlinear 25.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Cute 7.8%, Family Friendly 7.1%

You're a fox in this cute, funny, nature-themed brick-breaker game with a twist! Explore, discover and rescue its animal friends in 21 colorful, non-linear levels with an auto-map. Bounce or rotate your ball. Destroy or avoid cute obstacles. Levels are uniquely generated and highly replayable. Awoo!

Why similar: Nonlinear 26.8%, Dog 26.8% ★, Cats 20%, Exploration 7.6%, Cute 7.3%

The Death Night Show is a narrative game with multiple endings and unlockable scenes where you play as Death's intern in his own late night show. Control the audience's reactions to the events of the program, run errands, and uncover the overarching mystery with each new featured guest.

Why similar: Comic Book 26.2%, Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Cute 9.9%, Funny 8.8%, Story Rich 8.4%

Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!

Why similar: Nonlinear 27.1%, Cats 19.7%, Dog 17.9% ★, Family Friendly 9.5%, Exploration 9.2%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Nonlinear 36.9%, Exploration 12.4%, Cute 11.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Emotional 9.5%

Cuddle and play with lots of exciting animals, including sleek dolphins and bouncy kangaroos! Earn the animals trust by caring, feeding and petting them. Lot of work to be done in Pet Vet 3D Animal hospital Down Under!

Why similar: Dog 22% ★, Comic Book 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Cats 16%, Exploration 7.8%

Nico and the Shadows tells a story about a young man dealing with the afterlife and a mysterious will left by his late Aunt. Explore a spooky tale in this 2D style adventure made by RogueWind Studios.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Emotional 14.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, Cute 12.6%, Adventure 8%

Your Personality plays the game! Help strange spirits solve their Unfinished Business... or leave them to Despair. In this highly-branching narrative adventure you'll only see about 1/3 of the full story in each playthrough, but the end is whenever you want it to be.

Why similar: Nonlinear 28.8%, Emotional 15%, Story Rich 10.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.7%

Explore a mysterious hot springs in the dead of night and meet the other lost souls who are drawn to this place.

Why similar: Nonlinear 36.2%, Emotional 13.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 9.3%

Pomelo and his friends have hidden away in sunny Seville! Explore five iconic hand-drawn locations and find 101 different dogs in this colorful hidden object game.

Why similar: Dog 40.3% ★, Nonlinear 23.1%, Exploration 8.3%, Cute 7.5%, Funny 6.7%

Fishbowl Kid is an uplifting interactive story about coping with depression.

Why similar: Comic Book 35.8%, Interactive Fiction 33.2%, Emotional 11.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Connected Fates is a surreal top down Puzzle Adventure game where you guide a child through a dying world and help him return home. The game knows you exist, and you are able to influence it through unconventional means.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Emotional 11%, Cute 9.2%

***** This Game is only abailable in Chinese*****卡通風格的RPG遊戲，玩家扮演主角樂樂，地點在木桶鎮，帶領著自己的夥伴們聯手對抗各種威脅小鎮的勢力，解決神秘事件。

Why similar: Dog 39.5% ★, Cats 31.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Cute 8.7%, Family Friendly 6.7%

Happy is a sweet little cat who needs you, even when you're away. He waits to play, eat, chat… so don’t leave him alone too long. He might feel forgotten.

Why similar: Cats 33.7%, Interactive Fiction 24%, Nonlinear 21%, Cute 7.2%, 2D 6.3%

A narrative-driven platform adventure game about becoming a better half, for your other half. Oh, and saving the world.

Why similar: Nonlinear 28.8%, Emotional 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Exploration 9.4%

In this narrative adventure game you’ll play as a lonely house cat left behind during a disaster. Explore the woods of the Pacific Northwest outside your home, build a community and break out of the cycle that traps you all.

Why similar: Nonlinear 26.2%, Cats 16.5%, Emotional 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Story Rich 8.9%

A branching folktale misadventure about a trio of large, bearded fishermen. Shape a custom tale that begins again where it ends, through waters where lurk creatures from Scandinavian folklore.

Why similar: Sailing 37.8% ★, Nonlinear 18.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 7.6%, Choices Matter 6.9%

Follow the Journey, follow your wish and see what it has to teach you.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Comic Book 21.3%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 10.4%

After Grendel Jinx is mugged, she chases after the thief, determined to retrieve her possessions - and also recruit the person responsible

Why similar: Nonlinear 30.9%, Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Cute 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Funny 9.2%

An epic adventure filled with discovery and skill. Earn your way into the history books and become the Meiro Master.

Why similar: Dog 40.6% ★, Story Rich 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Cute 10.1%, Choices Matter 8.3%

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.6%, Story Rich 14.8%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Emotional 10.2%, Cute 9.4%

Maggie brings the story alive one word at a time, offering an easy to digest story mode which is fully animated and voiced. Increase the fun with interactive games and sing-along songs with lots of bonuses and surprises to discover!

Why similar: Comic Book 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Dog 17.5% ★, Cats 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.4%

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Dog 27.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 17%, Story Rich 8.1%, Exploration 7.5%, Cute 7.2%

An emotional, 3rd-person adventure story game about a cat separated from his family who are dealing with cancer. Players take control of the cat on a touching and beautiful journey as he tries to reunite with his family!

Why similar: Cats 29.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Emotional 13.7%, Story Rich 10.2%, Exploration 9.7%

Casual Single Player Space Fishing Game

Why similar: Sailing 75.4% ★, Cute 13.3%, 2D 6%, Casual 5.3%

Join Mostro, a curious little dog, on a cozy adventure through the jungle. Explore, meet animals and magical creatures, and discover the value of friendship in a living world that changes with weather and time of day.

Why similar: Dog 37.6% ★, Nonlinear 24.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Cute 7.7%, Funny 6.7%

Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!

Why similar: Sailing 38.4% ★, Dog 16.8% ★, 1980s 16.8%, Emotional 9.5%, Family Friendly 7.2%

Play as Luna, a brave dachshund, and embark on a 2D platforming adventure full of secrets, enemies, and challenges to recover your favorite ball. Explore, overcome challenges, improve your scores, and discover multiple game modes to extend the adventure.

Why similar: Comic Book 25.4%, Cats 22%, Dog 20.5% ★, Adventure 9.8%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Neko and Watson follow various clues to solve the mystery. As they explore the many corners of the city, encountering hidden animals and formidable rivals, what awaits them at the end of the case?

Why similar: Dog 38.7% ★, Cats 28.2%, Cute 9.9%, Funny 7.4%, 2D 6.5%

Venture out onto the open sea in this 3D action adventure! Sail your way through the world to explore new islands, delve into dungeons, and challenge evil. Solve puzzles, hunt for treasure, and gather strength to defend your home!

Why similar: Sailing 74.6% ★, Exploration 14.8%, Story Rich 8.1%, Adventure 2.6%

Go out into the world and search for the humans. Meet strangers along the way and become friends. Lead your pack through a world abandoned by mankind.

Why similar: Dog 37.5% ★, Emotional 13.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Cute 7.4%

Nekomin is a cute puzzle action game where you use a cat toy to guide kittens into a hole! Solve puzzles with items and tricks within the time limit or simply enjoy watching the kittens play. Collect sneaky thief cats and complete your Neko List Collection!

Why similar: Comic Book 34.6%, Cats 24%, 1980s 17.3%, Cute 12.7%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Talk to kooky guests, trade party items, and explore Death’s mansion as you throw him the spookiest birthday party EVER!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Cats 14.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Exploration 10.7%, Emotional 9.3%

Gods decide to bring the flood of water upon the earth. Salvage what you think is valuable and bring it back to base. It's a psychological test of the apocalypse, also an interactive experiment about trade-offs.

Why similar: Sailing 36% ★, Comic Book 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Exploration 7.9%, Choices Matter 7.4%

Kittengumi: The Sakabato Thief transports us to an alternative Japan (Gapon) where its protagonists, a cat and a panda who thinks he is a cat, will have to recover one of the treasures of the Kittengumi -a group of samurai cats that watches over the security of the city of Nyedo.

Why similar: Cats 23%, Comic Book 21.1%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Story Rich 9.1%

Cute Growth-Based OthelloA growth-based Othello game featuring cute dog and cat characters. Flip your opponent's character and evolve my character into stronger one! Playable in both single-player and local two-player modes.

Why similar: Dog 36.5% ★, Cats 24.9%, Comic Book 16.9%, Cute 10.1%, Family Friendly 5.2%

Set sail for adventure in the Age of Discovery! Explore the seven seas as the fresh-faced ship captain Fernando. Customise your ship, battle against pirates and sea monsters, and assemble your crew to delve into the mysterious disappearance of the legendary explorer, Sir Antonio.

Why similar: Sailing 62.9% ★, Exploration 10.5%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 6.7%, Cute 5.7%

Play as Omie, a lost Corgi. Hopping from island to island with Solo, the lost ghost dog. Help villagers, cause playful chaos, and stumble into many little side stories. Every wag, wiggle, and sniff leads you somewhere. Home is out there. Probably.

Why similar: Dog 32.9% ★, Nonlinear 22.7%, Emotional 9.6%, Family Friendly 7.6%, Exploration 7.5%

Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

Why similar: Dog 39.6% ★, Cats 29.2%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Cute 9.9%, Atmospheric 5.2%

A retro-casual platformer game! No matter who you are! Get your cat ears ready, BRING IT ON! Set off on the crazy journey to rescue your sister!

Why similar: Cats 28.6%, Cute 10.6%, Family Friendly 9%, Story Rich 8.3%, Exploration 8.2%

You are a Switchboard Operator, and you're about to be replaced by a machine. Use your last week of work to connect townsfolk, overcome problems, and explore the history of a cast of engaging characters. Your choices matter, so use each day to leave lasting bonds.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Emotional 10%

A tragic mistery, from Apulia with love.

Why similar: Nonlinear 34%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Emotional 13.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Looped is a short interactive story told through hand-drawn animation. Guide Him and Her through the chapters of their story by solving peaceful mini-puzzles and find a way out of the loop.

Why similar: Dog 24% ★, Comic Book 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Emotional 10.1%, Cute 7.3%

Be animal doctor to cute baby elephants, frisky zebra foals, adorable lion and leopard cubs and more! Help them get better by examining them and helping them heal.

Why similar: Dog 26.8% ★, Comic Book 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Cats 18.8%, Adventure 5.5%

A Mind Apart is a story-driven adventure RPG shaped by your choices. Embark on a journey to piece together the memories that reveal who you are and where you belong. Choose which paths to follow and which bonds to form, shaping her identity and fate.

Why similar: Nonlinear 34%, Emotional 15%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%