- #1 Nico and the Shadows
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roguewind Studios
Windows
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 25.4%, Linear 12.8%, Cute 11.7%, Story Rich 10%, Emotional 8.4%
- #2 Kosmonavtes: Escape Reality
96% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: LKMAD
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Room Escape and puzzle / adventure game! Help Vala fulfil her dream and become an astronaut!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Linear 11.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Cute 8.5%
- #3 囚笼之诗
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zig
Windows · Mac
You wake in a monster’s cage with no memory and 30 days to act. Choose to escape, obey, or become its favorite.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Exploration 10%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #4 MyDear.exe
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Falling Leaves Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 9.4%, Cute 7.9%
- #5 OPUS: Rocket of Whispers
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,649 reviews2018
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket of Whispers is an award-winning post-apocalyptic adventure that follows two survivors on a journey to launch a space burial for the lost souls of their desolate world. Help them search the snowy wasteland for supplies and the courage to say goodbye.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Emotional 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #6 The Bridge to Yesterday
94% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Psionic Slug Studios
Windows
Step into a beautifully crafted world, where you'll embark on an emotional journey filled with intrigue and danger. Explore the touching relationship of two sisters, their struggle for survival, and their unwavering determination in a world where the past crumbles and the future is uncertain.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 20%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Linear 11.1%, Exploration 11%
- #7 Chikaro
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: rucchoPub: room6
Windows · Mac
A boy and an android girl wake up without their memories in a world where deadly robots roam the streets. With the boy's powers, they can leave their bodies to walk through walls or possess enemies. The two follow the trail of the intentions left behind by those who once perished above the ground.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Linear 10.3%
- #8 Ruby & Majesty: Treasure Team
92% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: TheWzzard
Windows
In this fast paced action puzzle game, solve fiendish puzzles by pushing blocks, carrying keys, dodging projectiles, fleeing creatures, and abiding by the Treasure Team motto: PRESS ALL THE BUTTONS! Control two distinct characters simultaneously or enlist a friend for local coop.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Psychedelic 11.6%, Exploration 11%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #9 NOAH
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Earth From Us
Windows
말할 수 없는 아이 ‘노아’가 되어 멸망해가는 세상을 여행해보세요. 모종의 이유로 인류는 큰 재앙 속에 빠졌으며, 우리가 살던 시대의 인류는 거의 사라지기 직전입니다. 여러분은 작은 해파리 로봇과 함께 과거를 여행하며 그 이유를 알아보게 됩니다.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Psychedelic 8.9%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #10 Three Mazeketeers
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Great Conspiracy Theory
Windows
Help these girls to finish the task by journeying through the labyrinth. Use different forms to see different perspectives and to tackle various challenges. Solve puzzles, make ways through the labyrinth, and find the source of the problem by utilizing all the abilities you have.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 14%, Puzzle 13.5%, Linear 11.7%
- #11 Goodbye Seoul
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JINO GamesPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Six months before the asteroid strike, and a new beginning. Goodbye Seoul is a narrative puzzle adventure set in a desolate yet hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic Seoul. Will you uncover the truth before time runs out?
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 20.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Linear 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Emotional 8.7%
- #12 MICROSCOPIC
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Studio 542895
Windows
In the year 2066, mankind has finally achieved the pinnacle in medical discovery with the massive deployment of nanotechnology. Play as VENTURE, a new nanobot in this top down atmospheric adventure game to seek out what went wrong in the medical disaster.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Linear 13.5%, Exploration 12.5%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #13 Numbra
88% matchVery Positive85% of 409 reviews2025
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
In a desolate and ominous world, a young girl faces dark creatures that lurk in every shadow. With each step, the danger grows. But there is only one rule: stay awake.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action-Adventure 16%, Linear 14.4%, Puzzle 13.8%
- #14 Neocense
89% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Tired Tortoise TribePub: Tired Tortoise Tribe
Windows
You explore the world of Cha as Amori, who has the ability to switch to the Realm of Living and the Realm of Passing. Switch between the realms to complete puzzles, perform spirit rituals and fight The Hunters in unique puzzle combat.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Puzzle 19.1%, Exploration 16.5%, Linear 9.2%, 2D 8%
- #15 That Cowgirl Life
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rook Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cowgirl game that is suitable for children and is based in low-poly environments and is primarily built for VR. This game will receive support and substantial updates that will add to the story as well as adding functionality over the next six years as we explore the beauty and limits of VR.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Exploration 9.5%
- #16 Dream Cleaners
86% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Jam Language
Windows
A metaphorical interactive story game which presents real mental health conditions through conversations and puzzles.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Cute 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Emotional 8.9%
- #17 Meet Me on the Mountain
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Psychic City Games
Windows
When letters from an unknown figure arrive in Julia's mailbox, she unravels a forgotten, painful truth behind it. Witness a unique narrative experience illustrated in a series of hand-painted scenes that tell the story of Julia and a familiar stranger that lives inside her fractured memories.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.3%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Emotional 9.2%
- #18 Roterra 3 - A Sovereign Twist
85% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: DiG-iT! Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roterra 3—A Sovereign Twist is a casual puzzle game in the magical world of Roterra® where up is relative and the path ahead may actually be behind. Turn and flip cubes to move the ground, open pathways, and overcome barriers in 24 levels containing over 50 newly hand-crafted puzzles.
Why similar: Logic 18.3%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Puzzle 13.2%, Exploration 11.3%
- #19 Colors of the Past
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: YEON 연
Windows · Linux
Soo-ji is pulled back into her past through haunting melodies and unsaid words. As she uncovers hidden truths, she must face her trauma and decide whether to find redemption or let go forever.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.7%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Linear 11.5%, Cute 11.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #20 The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: NStuff Entertainment
Windows
The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans, is the first release in The Architects of the Universe series. A linear adventure title, with gameplay inspired by classic turn based RPGs and a focus on plot.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Linear 9.6%
- #21 Connected Fates
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GeorgeLifo
Windows
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 26.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 10.5%, Cute 9.4%
- #22 ILLEGAL PLANT BATTLES
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AQUILES
Windows
You didn't think that aiming at a plant could be hard. Dismantle the illegal plant battles from the water cartel showing up with a gun, as you (a farmer) try to save the town from dehydration.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Cute 12.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%
- #23 One More Round
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DaveB
Windows
One More Round is a lo-fi sci-fi time-loop adventure where you play as an alcoholic engineer aboard a space station orbiting a black hole. Relive your last moments, uncover a mystery and confront hard choices in a story of redemption and sacrifice.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 13%, Emotional 8.8%, Colorful 8.5%
- #24 I am OK
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cubidoo EntertainmentPub: tba
Windows
Join the talented photography student Neera on a captivating journey through her memories. Haunted by recurring nightmares, her life spirals into chaos, questioning everything. Involuntarily, she returns to a place she once left behind: her childhood home.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.1%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Emotional 11.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #25 Grim Tales: Trace in Time Collector's Edition
81% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Elephant GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Bad omens are on the horizon…
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Linear 13%, Exploration 12.4%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #26 Project Cartaphilus
80% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: DOMYO
Windows
어느 날 한 연구실에서 눈을 뜬 주인공 "하연". 하연은 아무도 없는 낯선 곳에서 눈을 뜬다. 계속 사람을 찾아보지만 아무도 없었고 그러다 로봇을 만나게 된다. 로봇이 말하길 세상이 멸망하여 내가 마지막 생존자라 말한다. 또한 하연이 세상을 되돌릴 열쇠라는 사실을 전하는데...
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 27.7%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Puzzle 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #27 King of Snatchers
79% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: CubaoBITSPub: Kaleyj
Windows
King of Snatchers is a story-driven multiplayer snatching game where players will try to complete an investigative quest by an AI. Through this gaming platform, the AI will be able to gather data regarding a catastrophe set to happen in the future. Compete to gather important data.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Post-apocalyptic 16.4%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Cute 8%, Family Friendly 8%
- #28 A Memoir Blue
79% matchVery Positive85% of 491 reviews2022
Dev: Cloisters InteractivePub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.3%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Emotional 11.3%, Casual 9.4%, 2D 7.6%
- #29 Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons
78% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Score Studios LLCPub: Rainy Frog Co. Ltd.
Windows
Enjoy the bucolic charm of Story of Seasons while relaxing and exercising your brain with classic Piczle Cross nonogram logic-puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.2%, Logic 17.3%, Cute 14.4%, Casual 13%, Family Friendly 12.5%
- #30 Imprint
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dog Water Studios
Windows
Imprint is an atmospheric adventure which traps you inside a decaying family computer. Navigate forgotten photo albums and abandoned programs from the past. Solve puzzles in binary and hexadecimal; think like the machine. Can you find your way out? Or will you be trapped forever in the files?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.1%, Female Protagonist 18%, Puzzle 13.9%, Logic 9.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #31 Space Rescue
77% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: FaMo4&FaMo5
Windows
Space Rescue is a special space adventure game.You will navigate a tiny spaceship to slip into the puzzle where the Energy Spinels hidden. They have to glide up and down, avoiding a series of obstrucles, and eventually carry the Spinels back to their mother planet.
Why similar: Exploration 21%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, Linear 19.9%, Puzzle 18.3%, Casual 8.2%
- #32 Coraland: the worst rescuer
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: In developmentPub: Coraland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coraland is a puzzle adventure game where we follow Joris, a good for nothing rescuer on her first adventure to save Pon-Pon island from imminent danger. The controls are simple and the puzzles have been designed to be accessible for all ages, without outside knowledge to solve them.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Linear 15.3%, Puzzle 14%, Cute 12.2%, Logic 9.8%
- #33 Stories Want to Be Told Storyone: Prophecy
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
Stories Want to be Told is an adventure game. It is more like an interactive story telling game. This the first episode The Prohecy
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Linear 9.8%, Emotional 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #34 The Adventure of Pixi: The 3 Stones
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Czar
Windows · Mac · Linux
A humorous adventure of epic proportions, spanning 1 fully open map, 2 worlds, and (more than) 3 colors! The Old Man gives Pixi a quest: find the 3 stones and use them to restore the colors! During her adventure, she will have to cross dungeons, another world, and maybe even face... herself.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Exploration 20.1%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Puzzle 17.7%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #35 Rocco's Island: Ring to End the Pain
75% matchVery Positive89% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: Cogoo
Windows · Mac
Join Evelyn on her quest to save a mysterious island in a puzzle-based atmospheric adventure with a story that spans across 30,000 years of time. Interact with fantastic characters to learn past secrets and transform the Four Elements’ kingdoms, leading up to an epic finale with shocking reveals.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Emotional 8.6%
- #36 Fostering Apocalypse
75% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: Incisor Studios
Windows · Mac
The demon summoned to embark the second apocalypse is only a child, and a woman who has lost it all resolves to save her. A half-hour long narrative game with survival gameplay elements and two endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.5%, Post-apocalyptic 25.7%, Female Protagonist 18%, Story Rich 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #37 Backpack Boy
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chuck
Windows
Backpack Boy is off on one of his treks when he discovers a peculiar flashlight that changes the world around him. Explore a seemingly abandoned structure in this puzzle platformer built around mode-swapping.
Why similar: Linear 17%, Puzzle 14.3%, Logic 12.7%, Cute 12%, Family Friendly 9%
- #38 Lirica
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 reviews2021
Dev: Opera HausPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
The world of Opera is fading away! To bring the spirit of music back to life and help restore Lirica to its former glory, join Renatta and new musical friends as they explore the world, solve music puzzles, and restore life to Lirica.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.1%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Puzzle 19.9%, Linear 15.2%, Family Friendly 9.2%
- #39 Whiskers' Wish
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Patada! Studio
Windows
Discover the life of an abandoned kitten in this cute and heartwarming adventure. Explore the city park with other strays, solve puzzles, make friends, and face dangers—all while dreaming of finding a forever home.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Cute 9%
- #40 DobbyxEscape: Pirate Adventure
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: LKMAD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow Tommy on the adventure of a lifetime where he meets the legendary pirate Blackbeard!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Linear 10.8%, Cute 8.5%
- #41 The Road of Dust and Sorrow
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Painted Black GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
The Road of Dust and Sorrow is a tense, story-driven pixel art horror inspired by ’90s classics. Survive a world gone wrong and protect what matters most: your daughter.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Linear 10.3%
- #42 Greenhouse
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ekull
Windows
Greenhouse is a gloomy and atmospheric erotic interactive fiction with an aura of mystery. You'll play as Erik, a male scalie dragon, as you navigate the sexual perils of the greenhouse.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.2%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Exploration 14.9%, Puzzle 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #43 SESSIONS
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Robson Paiva
Windows
SESSIONS blends horror, action, and atmospheric exploration. Face existential horrors and terrifying creatures in this dark sci-fi tale.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #44 The Lost Legends of Redwall™: The Scout Anthology
71% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Soma GamesPub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A narrative puzzle-adventure game based on Brian Jacques' Redwall™️ book series. Vicious searats are invading the once peaceful Mossflower wood and it's up to the Lilygrove Scout Corps' newest recruit to save the day. Play as Sophia or Liam on their adventure to Redwall Abbey!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Linear 20%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 9.7%
- #45 Touko in Underland
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toxic Peach
Windows
Spirited away to a strange looping world, Touko must solve the puzzles that block her route to escape. Unfortunately, an unhinged stalker follows in the shadows of Underland...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Linear 13.2%, Exploration 12.1%, Puzzle 11.5%
- #46 OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
71% matchVery Positive87% of 1,650 reviews2016
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Exploration 8.5%
- #47 Ismene
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Eight Bit Skyline
Windows · Mac · Linux
The story of Ismene, floating through space with her trusted robot companion, trying to figure out where she is going, and where she came from.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Emotional 8.9%, Linear 8.8%
- #48 Alice Landing:愛莉絲迫降
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rooftopdevs
Windows
Alice Landing is a vertical scrolling, real-time reaction dodging game. Control Alice as she lands in city ravaged by totalitarianism and war, dodging obstacles, collecting scattered codons, following Alice searches for her brother, unlocks encyclopedia entries, and unravels the final secret.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.5%, Action-Adventure 22%, Linear 17%, Cute 15.5%, Story Rich 14.1%
- #49 RED MAN FOLLOWS
70% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ravvberry
Windows
Red Man Follows is a short (20min - 30min) game that follows the story of a human of light who heads on the worlds darkest place...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23%, Linear 16.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #50 Primland The Magus -プリムランド ザ メイガス-
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 琥珀Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
A dark fantasy 2D action game that revolves around the mysterious girl Magus and a desolate island which was turned into hell! Set on an island transformed into a living hell, Take up arms as Magus — the girl bearing the “Unending Curse of Carrion” — as she confronts foes and mysteries.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.4%, Cute 17.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #51 Hope : The Flickering Light
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Stellar Seven Studio
Windows
A logical puzzle game where timing and planning matter. Guide Luna through a cursed labyrinth using candlelight and echoes of past attempts to reach the Eternal Flame. Solve layered challenges and uncover meaning in every flicker of hope.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Emotional 8%
- #52 Aelwater
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yeariver
Windows
Memory has weight. The departed are not gone. Step into a village drowned by flood and memory, and search for the final answer about guardianship and farewell among the shattered past.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Linear 12.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #53 Spring Tales
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: RAF Games
Windows
Rebuild Blossomdale after a storm in this cozy puzzle adventure. Fix broken circuits, organize clutter, and bake treats to save the Spring Festival. Unwind with satisfying puzzles and help your neighbors bring Blossomdale back to life.
Why similar: Logic 15.1%, Linear 12.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Cute 9.9%
- #54 Parallels: Year One
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Resquita Productions
Windows
Parallels: Year One is a visual novel that will take you on a journey through one relationship in five parallel worlds. Join Ron and Jessica on a journey to see each other from a new perspective.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.8%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Cute 11.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, 2D 7.2%
- #55 Epiphany City
68% matchVery Positive91% of 278 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: Big Shield Games
Windows · Mac
Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.7%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Cute 10.3%
- #56 Blitzstrike
66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Brennan Moores
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blitzstrike is a fast-paced 2D action-platformer where you play as Trixel, a sharp-tongued bounty hunter on a mission through a futuristic city and enemy-filled corridors, culminating in a dramatic showdown with her greatest threat yet.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Linear 14.4%, Cute 11.1%, Story Rich 8%
- #57 Koru
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: X THE POND
Windows
Play as aspiring botanist, Koru, on her journey to Wilder County to start an apprenticeship with the elusive Dr. Linny.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32%, Puzzle 13.9%, Exploration 12.3%, Cute 9.6%, Colorful 7.9%
- #58 Burned One
66% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: HELIX741
Windows
Visual novel «Burned One» - story that tells about a post-apocalyptic world in post-soviet decorations, and about its people. In the center of the story a stalker Voyla, who trying to find his wife, disappeared during the Cataclysm...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.7%, Post-apocalyptic 27.4%, Exploration 16.5%, Story Rich 7.3%, 2D 7%
- #59 Cimen Adventures: Story Teller!
67% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Dropout Code
Windows
Çimen Adventures: Story Teller!, A Journey Full of Your Imagination! Create hilarious stories with Cem and Fazlı, solve imaginative puzzles, and explore adventures filled with pranks and clever challenges!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.1%, Puzzle 19%, Logic 12.3%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Casual 9.2%
- #60 FoxTail
68% matchVery Positive93% of 403 reviews2018
Dev: Gingertips Game StudioPub: Artem Vodoriz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Exploration 13.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Cute 10.8%