Games Like Some Goodbyes We Made

How to Say Goodbye is a beautiful narrative puzzle game inspired by picture books. Reorganize the environment and solve puzzles to help a group of ghosts on their quest to finally move on.

Why similar: Emotional 24.6%, Narration 18.8%, Cute 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Colorful 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle game shares the exact thematic focus on navigating the emotional complexities of letting go and saying farewell.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Narrative 42.8% ★, Emotional 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Philosophical 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative experience that uses unique mechanics to reflect on a life's journey and the importance of memories.

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 31.1%, Emotional 17.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Casual 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric narrative uses interactive sequences to explore a daughter's relationship with her mother and the power of memory.

"GOODBYE WORLD" is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.2%, Story Rich 22.6%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Emotional 14.8%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused game that explores the creative struggle and personal growth through a series of short, pixel-art chapters.

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.5%, Philosophical 12.8%, Emotional 11.9%, Narration 10%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, touching interactive fiction game that deals with themes of life, death, and moving on in a gentle, accessible way.

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: Narrative 32.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 16%, Story Rich 11.6%, Cute 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive story told through short, meaningful vignettes that perfectly mirror the structure and emotional weight of the seed game.

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: Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Philosophical 20%, Cute 14.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click puzzle game that uses surreal imagery and music to tell a bittersweet story about love and letting go.

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Narrative 43.2% ★, Emotional 11.7%, Cute 8.7%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, narrative-driven adventure that focuses on childhood nostalgia and the sensory details of memory.

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: Cute 27.3%, Story Rich 19%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Atmospheric 12%, Casual 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Tells a profound emotional story entirely through the act of organizing possessions, mirroring the way we hold onto memories.

A collection of surreal tales, each connected to a stored-away object from childhood. Pick one to follow the moon, feed a hungry lizard or build a peculiar cabinet.

Why similar: Narrative 27.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Psychological 12.7%, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of surreal, short stories that share a similar experimental and narrative-focused approach to the seed game.

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: Story Rich 17.9%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Adventure 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Point & Click 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, wordless narrative about life, loss, and reconciliation that feels very similar in tone to the seed game.

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: Narrative 44.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, art-focused narrative game that captures a poignant story through interactive painting and exploration.

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Story Rich 18.5%, Emotional 18.5%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Casual 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: An intimate interactive fiction experience that uses a diary-based mechanic to explore themes of identity and personal history.

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Emotional 34.9%, Family Friendly 20.7%, Cute 17.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Colorful 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, short adventure that uses a unique sticker-based mechanic to solve puzzles and interact with a charming world.

Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.

Why similar: Narrative 40.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Philosophical 10.6%, Emotional 8.8%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative adventure that explores the creative process and the nostalgia of returning to one's childhood home.

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Narrative 44.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Emotional 11.1%, Cute 8.6%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, short-form narrative experience that relies on atmosphere and music to convey its emotional beats.

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Emotional 41.6%, Atmospheric 25.5%, Adventure 15.8%, Casual 8.1%, Exploration 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, poignant walking simulator that explores the experience of memory loss with great sensitivity.

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: Narrative 48.1% ★, Emotional 18.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional puzzle game about two friends reflecting on their shared childhood memories as they move toward the future.

A curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.3%, Emotional 17.8%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Point & Click 10.7%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of short, experimental games that focus on human connection and emotional storytelling.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Casual 22.3%, Story Rich 18.1%, Family Friendly 17.6%, Cute 15.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, tactile game where repairing objects serves as a metaphor for healing relationships and processing personal history.

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: Narration 20.4%, Cute 16%, Story Rich 15.7%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Atmospheric 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, narrative-driven puzzle game that encourages a slow, thoughtful pace while interacting with art.

No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Emotional 15.7%, Philosophical 14.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cute 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A semi-autobiographical narrative game about the transition of leaving a home and the uncertainty of the future.

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: Emotional 23.7%, Story Rich 21.1%, Atmospheric 17%, Point & Click 13.6%, Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-based exploration of a character's past and the memories hidden within their home.

Blue Wednesday is a relaxing and lovely adventure game focused on story, music, and characters. Explore the city, meet various characters, and have conversations. Listen to their stories, play mini-games, collect music albums, and play music.

Why similar: Narrative 45.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Colorful 12.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative adventure centered on music and life choices, capturing the bittersweet atmosphere of personal growth.

A Camping Story starring: Uncle Brad, Aunt Cloanne, Mord (and Ben)

Why similar: Casual 67.4%, Story Rich 17.2%, Atmospheric 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, family-friendly narrative game that captures the quiet, meaningful moments of a camping trip.

A Walk with Yiayia is a heartfelt solo-developed, bite-sized adventure game about taking your Greek grandmother on a walk after she's lost her confidence from a scary fall. Connect through engaging conversations, explore a relaxing environment, and complete microquests in this thoughtful adventure.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 45.4%, Cute 22.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Casual 10.9%, Exploration 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional walking simulator that focuses on a conversation between a granddaughter and her grandmother.

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: Experimental 23% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Philosophical 15.8%, Emotional 13.1%, Story Rich 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-driven game where you listen to the stories of others, mirroring the observational nature of the seed game.

Welcome to "Stray of Lost Cat", a story centered around a peculiar little feline. Follow the kitten's journey as it escapes the pursuit of "Meowdes" while collecting soul fragments, striving to reunite with its beloved owner.

Why similar: Emotional 24.4%, Story Rich 16.8%, Cute 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Colorful 10.4%

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 20.6%, Philosophical 13.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Narrative 9.4% ★

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Cute 32.4%, Family Friendly 17.4%, Casual 15%, Story Rich 14.6%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, cute, and humorous narrative game that offers a lighthearted contrast while maintaining a strong story focus.

A summary of every emotion you'd rather lock away and forget.

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal and emotional game that uses interactive choices to depict the reality of living with depression.

A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!

Why similar: Story Rich 26.9%, Cute 20.9%, Point & Click 16.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Colorful 8.9%

Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.

Why similar: Narrative 28.6% ★, Emotional 19%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Story Rich 12.3%, Colorful 6.4%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Narrative 49.1% ★, Emotional 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Cute 4.7%

A cozy Arcade Game Collection turned on its head by the twists of a local Ghost.

Why similar: Cute 31%, Family Friendly 18.6%, Colorful 17.8%, Story Rich 15.5%, Casual 13%

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Emotional 17.6%, Story Rich 12.5%, Colorful 9.2%, Narration 9.2%

A short story-driven experience about love, loss, and the choices we make.

Why similar: Adventure 58.1%, Casual 41.9%

Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You'll take on various tasks from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gentle touch might make a difference in their lives, and perhaps uncover some hidden stories...

Why similar: Story Rich 21.5%, Cute 20.3%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Colorful 12.9%, Point & Click 11%

Don't Let Me Fade is an interactive adventure about memory, identity, and loss. Piece together fragments of a life - even if a simple teddy bear is the last symbol of connection to oneself in a world without time.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.4%, Adventure 15.6%, Emotional 15.5%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 9.9%

A tribute to a friend who has passed — and to the adventures we still need to live. A story-driven adventure about a young polyglot traversing mystical islands and using the power of words to confront his own fate and save a world tamed by darkness.

Why similar: Psychological 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Emotional 18.2%, Story Rich 13.5%, Cute 9.1%

There are so many things I want to do with the rest of my life. Like dreaming with you, laze around with you, look at the moon, eat rice with you, go on the biggest wedding trip to Antarctica, and most importantly - say goodbye to you.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 52.5%, Emotional 36.4%, Casual 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

“A Lozenge” is a short interactive story about a mother-daughter road trip and motion sickness, dedicated to children of divorce.

Why similar: Experimental 23.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Emotional 16.2%, Narrative 12.9% ★, Psychological 12%

My dream is a Lost Memory is a short interactive story about having Déjà vu, realizing that this Déjà vu came to you because of a dream, and then wondering if that dream is actually a memory. It's a story about work, limitations and self-respect.

Why similar: Narrative 30.5% ★, Experimental 20.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Philosophical 12.6%, Point & Click 4.9%

A short meta story about the struggles of procrastination, and never finishing the things you start. Help motivate me, and give me the confidence I need to finish something.

Why similar: Emotional 31.3%, Psychological 30.1%, Casual 19.6%, Atmospheric 16.1%, 2D 1.7%

What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.8%, Cute 16.7%, Colorful 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Point & Click 9.7%

A short hidden object adventure about doing things later. Search, find, and don't lose yourself.

Why similar: Psychological 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Point & Click 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Cute 10%

Remember the trips with your cute kitten in this beautiful photo album in puzzle format.

Why similar: Cute 25.6%, Family Friendly 25%, Colorful 17.4%, Point & Click 11.7%, Casual 9.7%

A first-person narrative adventure game, telling the story of a sick child playing a 2D platformer. Made in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity!

Why similar: Narrative 46.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Emotional 9.7%, Story Rich 8.1%, Cute 7.1%

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Story Rich 33.9%, Emotional 25.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Psychological 8.2%, Adventure 6.2%

From the creators of Before Your Eyes — You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own.

Why similar: Narrative 32.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Emotional 15.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Cute 6.6%

memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.

Why similar: Narrative 36.8% ★, Emotional 20.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Cute 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.

Why similar: Narrative 49% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Emotional 13.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Narrative 45.1% ★, Cute 13.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Colorful 6.9%

In this short but profound story, you will discover that the New Year is not only fun, but also a time for self-reflection. Immerse yourself in an emotional journey that will leave you thoughtful and perhaps with a new perspective on the meaning of this holiday.

Why similar: Atmospheric 32.6%, Adventure 22.3%, Family Friendly 21.5%, Emotional 17.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".

Why similar: Adventure 52.7%, Casual 47.3%

A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.

Why similar: Narrative 34.7% ★, Philosophical 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

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: Narrative 37.4% ★, Psychological 14.6%, Emotional 11.5%, Story Rich 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

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: Story Rich 20.3%, Cute 18.5%, Family Friendly 16.3%, Colorful 12.5%, Emotional 11.1%

Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.

Why similar: Narrative 50.3% ★, Emotional 12.4%, Story Rich 10%, Philosophical 9.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%

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: Narrative 37% ★, Emotional 14.7%, Narration 11.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%