Games Like Sea of Solitude

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: Beautiful 55.2% ★, Atmospheric 14%, Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of emotional storytelling that uses color and platforming to represent the stages of grief and healing.

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Beautiful 25.2% ★, Emotional 23.1%, Platformer 20.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning and emotionally resonant platformer that explores the bond between characters amidst a decaying, atmospheric world.

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Emotional 26.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that explores themes of environmental and personal loss through a surreal, hauntingly beautiful landscape.

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: Adventure 34.1%, Atmospheric 30.9%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, stylized world and emotional, wordless narrative that mirrors the themes of loss and acceptance found in Sea of Solitude.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Dark 30.4%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Platformer 19%, Adventure 16.2%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar sense of vulnerability and isolation within a dark, surreal, and puzzle-filled environment.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Emotional 33.8%, Dark 24.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%, 3D Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure that uses folklore to explore heavy emotional themes through a child's perspective.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 30.6%, Beautiful 23% ★, Adventure 21.8%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Singleplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a delicate, atmospheric platforming style to tell a touching story about memories, family, and connection.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 60.5% ★, Atmospheric 17.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Stylized 4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential atmospheric adventure that focuses on an emotional, wordless journey through a vast and lonely landscape.

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Emotional 50%, Adventure 21.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Horror 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that tackles themes of bullying and fear through a dark, atmospheric lens with a female protagonist.

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, 3D Platformer 9.9%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological puzzle-platformer that uses light and shadow to explore a young girl's internal struggles and mental health.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Emotional 32.2%, Platformer 26.2%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, cinematic puzzle-platformer that emphasizes the emotional bond between characters in a beautiful, alien world.

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Emotional 37.7%, Dark 22.5%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 12.2%, Beautiful 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, atmospheric adventure that emphasizes the emotional impact of a mysterious, world-altering event.

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 46.5%, Platformer 21.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional game about letting go and saying goodbye, wrapped in a beautiful, hand-drawn exploration experience.

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Emotional 46.5%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-combat exploration game that focuses on uncovering the story of a sunken world through a female protagonist.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Dark 30.6%, Beautiful 19.7% ★, Atmospheric 17.5%, Adventure 14.7%, 3D Platformer 11%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric exploration game where you learn to communicate with nature to overcome obstacles.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Emotional 38.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Dark 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%, 3D Platformer 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, atmospheric puzzle-adventure that focuses on themes of hope and finding one's purpose in a lonely world.

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 38.9%, Platformer 26%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, narrative-heavy platformer where the environment is built from words, reflecting the protagonist's emotional journey.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Platformer 38.2%, Atmospheric 29.3%, Adventure 23.8%, Singleplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the feeling of isolation and the emotional weight of a journey through a desolate, atmospheric landscape.

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

Why similar: Emotional 26.8%, Dark 22.8%, Platformer 20.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric, and story-rich game that weaves together the emotional struggles of three interconnected characters.

From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

Why similar: Beautiful 41.7% ★, Atmospheric 32.5%, Adventure 19.1%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater exploration game that relies on atmosphere, music, and visual storytelling to create a meditative, emotional experience.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Emotional 32.6%, Adventure 24.5%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric puzzle game that explores a woman's desperate search for her husband in a mysterious, beautiful location.

In this 3D, story-driven platforming adventure, explore an uninhabited island's massive cave network. Learn about the heroes' psyches as you explore lush caverns, subterranean oceans, and surreal cityscapes, all while meeting surprising creatures! By Anodyne & Angeline Era's devs!

Why similar: Emotional 26.4%, Platformer 21.2%, 3D Platformer 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that blends nature-focused exploration with a complex, story-rich narrative about connection.

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Beautiful 28.7% ★, Dark 23.2%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric, and story-rich point-and-click adventure that explores the fears of a child in a mysterious village.

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Emotional 41.4%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Beautiful 10.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, puzzle-filled adventure set in a beautiful, atmospheric world inspired by Scandinavian folklore.

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...

Why similar: Adventure 52.5%, Atmospheric 34.6%, Singleplayer 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, underwater exploration game that deals with grief and isolation in a lonely, deep-sea setting.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.9%, Dark 16.5%, Adventure 15.8%, Emotional 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, narrative-focused exploration game that examines the lives and deaths of a family through surreal vignettes.

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Emotional 30%, Dark 18.3%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Adventure 10.2%, 3D Platformer 9.6%

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Platformer 34.2%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Adventure 17%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Stylized 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, atmospheric exploration game that features fluid movement and puzzle-solving in a stylized, ancient world.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: Platformer 40%, Atmospheric 30.3%, Adventure 20.2%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-painted puzzle-platformer that emphasizes atmosphere and a gentle, emotional narrative.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Emotional 32.6%, Adventure 20.8%, Beautiful 20.1% ★, Atmospheric 16.7%, Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful, emotional narrative experience that uses unique cooperative-style controls to tell a story of loss and brotherhood.

Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, 3D Platformer 19.7%, Adventure 17.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Stylized 9.4%

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Dark 45.6%, Atmospheric 23.6%, Adventure 21.7%, Horror 4.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%

A dark fairy tale set in the deep sea. The fated encounter between a sea monster and a human forever changes their lives in this visual novel. Contains platonic yuri.

Why similar: Adventure 72.1%, Atmospheric 21.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Adventure 50.1%, Female Protagonist 28.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Horror 6.1%

Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.

Why similar: Emotional 36.8%, Dark 22.9%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Stylized 6.7%

Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.

Why similar: Beautiful 31.3% ★, Platformer 22.3%, 3D Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.3%

Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

Why similar: Beautiful 26% ★, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Atmospheric 22.6%, Adventure 21.1%, Singleplayer 7.2%

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

Why similar: Beautiful 32.7% ★, Emotional 22.2%, Dark 10.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Why similar: Adventure 55.7%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Singleplayer 12.1%

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.5%, Adventure 20.6%, Atmospheric 20%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Stylized 12.6%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Dark 40.1%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.5%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Adventure 31.6%, Dark 26.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Horror 4.4%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Emotional 43.3%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Stylized 9.9%

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Why similar: Dark 31.6%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Adventure 15.5%, Horror 5.5%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Dark 24.5%, Platformer 22.8%, Atmospheric 12.9%, 3D Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 11.7%

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Emotional 44.3%, Dark 16.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

Why similar: Emotional 55.5%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Singleplayer 5.9%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Emotional 39.4%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Adventure 19.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Solo is an introspective puzzler set on a gorgeous and surreal archipelago. Reflect on your loving relationships by exploring contemplative, dream-like islands.

Why similar: Emotional 32.9%, Adventure 23.8%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Singleplayer 7.8%

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

Why similar: Dark 31.2%, Adventure 23.8%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Singleplayer 7.6%

A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

Why similar: Dark 24.5%, Atmospheric 23.4%, Platformer 22.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Immerse yourself in a contrasted emotional journey with delicate visuals! Songs from the Iron Sea is a poetic platformer set in a whimsical aquatic universe. Guided by a kind entity, embody a creature lost in a metal nightmare and escape the foreman's gaze to regain your freedom.

Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Emotional 27.6%, Adventure 21.4%, Stylized 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets. Shipwrecked on an island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.

Why similar: Adventure 71.6%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Singleplayer 8.8%

Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

Why similar: Beautiful 37.4% ★, Adventure 25.2%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Singleplayer 6%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.7%, Adventure 24.1%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Singleplayer 5.5%

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Dark 25.5%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?

Why similar: Emotional 49.2%, Adventure 21.9%, Atmospheric 21.8%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Adventure 39.2%, Atmospheric 25.7%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, 3D Platformer 7.7%, Singleplayer 7.3%