Games Like STARDROP

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Space 17.8%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like STARDROP, this game features a compelling narrative set on a space station where you piece together the mystery of what happened to the crew.

The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations.

Why similar: Space 21.8%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: You explore an abandoned space station to uncover the truth behind a mysterious event, mirroring the core gameplay loop of STARDROP.

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Space 22.1%, Cinematic 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a strong female protagonist on a space-faring mission that balances cinematic storytelling with exploration.

Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

Why similar: Space 27.6%, Adventure 15.9%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Indie 11.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique perspective on space station survival and mystery, perfect for fans of the sci-fi atmosphere in STARDROP.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Space 31.5%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar grounded sci-fi experience focused on space exploration and solving mysteries to save humanity.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Space 19.6%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hard sci-fi narrative experience that focuses on atmosphere and discovery on a mysterious alien planet.

The Fall of Lazarus is first person exploration and puzzle game. A deeply narrative scifi mystery game based on the exploration of an abandoned cargo spaceship about redemption and second chances.

Why similar: Space 19.5%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi walking simulator set on a space freighter that focuses on uncovering the protagonist's past.

J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is an innovative narrative driven adventure game. The story centers on Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist. She is a member of an elite group of scientists, chosen to embark on one of the most critical missions ever conceived on Earth. Now Rachel is alone, orbiting an unknown planet.

Why similar: Space 31.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Sci-fi 21.3%, Adventure 13%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist navigating a sci-fi mystery through exploration and puzzle-solving.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Space 29%, Mystery 14.5%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more open-ended, it captures the essence of space exploration and uncovering ancient mysteries that drive the plot.

A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.

Why similar: Space 26.5%, Walking Simulator 17%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on atmospheric traversal and exploration across alien landscapes, matching the visual wonder of STARDROP.

A daring space archaeologist has just unearthed the ancient resting place of a long lost A.I. god known as Grace. Adventure with various fractured A.I. personalities as you uncover the great mystery of why she was shut down all those years ago.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.8%, Space 19.2%, Sci-fi 12%, First-Person 10.8%, Funny 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven sci-fi adventure that emphasizes character interaction and environmental storytelling.

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.1%, Cinematic 15.2%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly cinematic, story-rich adventure that shares the handcrafted feel and narrative focus of STARDROP.

The Turing Test is a challenging first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. You are Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) sent to discover the cause behind the disappearance of the ground crew stationed there.

Why similar: Space 29%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Sci-fi 18.1%, First-Person 11.6%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi adventure that combines environmental puzzles with a deep, philosophical narrative.

De-Void is a first-person adventure game, where the player unravels the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a remote space colony crew.

Why similar: Space 17.6%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Sci-fi 12%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric sci-fi walking simulator that tasks you with investigating an abandoned colony.

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: Female Protagonist 17%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Mystery 11.7%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure with a female lead that emphasizes exploration and uncovering secrets in a mysterious setting.

Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Emotional 12.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that prioritizes character-driven narratives and atmospheric exploration.

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Space 23.9%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused space adventure where you interact with an AI to uncover the mystery of your surroundings.

When the interstellar mission to colonize a new world goes terribly awry, the fate of the Letarri people falls into the hands of a lone adventurer. Now it's up to you to unravel the mystery of what happened. Can you save them and their mission, or is it already too late?

Why similar: Space 19.6%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Casual 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style sci-fi adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a desolate environment.

Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!

Why similar: Space 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16%, Female Protagonist 14%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing exploration game featuring a female lead that focuses on gathering resources and uncovering the world.

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: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Story Rich 19%, Mystery 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: An essential narrative exploration game that excels at environmental storytelling and emotional depth.

PREMIER EDITION - While seeking life on a distant planet, an astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian town. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon...

Why similar: Space 20.2%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Cinematic 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Mystery 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy sci-fi game that focuses on the mystery of a deserted alien world.

Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.

Why similar: Space 39%, Adventure 24.2%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Indie 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A space-exploration adventure with a female protagonist that emphasizes discovery and a stylized sci-fi aesthetic.

A hand-drawn story exploration game set 300 years after the apocalypse. You play an archaeologist named Professor Zay, joined by her companion, ARORA, a centuries-old AI capable of recreating human memories from scanned relics.

Why similar: Sci-fi 14.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi narrative game that focuses on uncovering the history of a lost civilization through exploration.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Mystery 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: While not in space, it is the gold standard for atmospheric, narrative-driven mystery games with a strong sense of place.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Exploration 6.4%, First-Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric walking simulator that excels at telling a story through the environment.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep sci-fi narrative experience that explores existential themes in an isolated, underwater facility.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Adventure 23.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game featuring a strong female lead on a journey of discovery and mystery.

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Space 27.3%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines sci-fi space exploration with psychological mystery and narrative-driven gameplay.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30%, First-Person 14.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 14.1%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure that focuses on exploring memories and solving puzzles in a non-linear fashion.

Embark on an interstellar trip and deploy to a mythic ocean planet in a low-flying jett in this cinematic science fiction action adventure with immersive sim elements from Superbrothers, known for Sword & Sworcery EP.

Why similar: Space 18.5%, Cinematic 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Mystery 8.3%, Lore-Rich 8%

Experience the surreal story of Elea. In this first-person Sci-Fi adventure you play as a space scientist recovering your lost husband. Venture out on a curious interstellar journey, full of devastating memories and startling secrets.

Why similar: Space 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Adventure 10.6%, Walking Simulator 10%

A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art

Why similar: Space 21.6%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 11.3%

Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert.

Why similar: Sci-fi 21.9%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Adventure 13.2%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Adventure 11.2%, First-Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 8%

3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.

Why similar: Space 36.3%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Exploration 7.3%

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in rhyme that combines a gripping story with puzzles and exploration. What happens when a young milkmaid sees an alien craft in a fjord in 1920's Norway?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 7.7%

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that...

Why similar: Space 32.5%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 9.8%, First-Person 9.7%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 8.8%

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

Why similar: Cinematic 17.3%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Emotional 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Story Rich 10.6%

Forgotten Hope is a short, single-player narrative-driven video game presented through the eyes of a teenage girl who is trying to reconnect with her past to find answers.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.8%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Exploration 10.8%, First-Person 10.6%

A minimal point and click adventure, designed to take the player on a short but memorable journey.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.9%, Space 19.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Indie 10.9%

Walk as Lula, on the path you choose, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Exploration 9%

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: Exploration 22.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Simulation 12.1%, Story Rich 10.6%

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: Space 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Mystery 8.3%

Create your own character and explore the universe in this sci-fi space game allowing you to choose where to explore and what to do, where your decisions will affect the universe and the ending you experience.

Why similar: Space 41.6%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Exploration 15.3%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! is a whacky space exploration game where you manage your very own spaceship, craft hundreds of weapons, and explore the vastness of a veggie-filled universe.

Why similar: Space 28%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

discover Worlds and characters, laugh cry and find the meaning of life

Why similar: Adventure 24%, Casual 20.5%, Indie 17.1%, Story Rich 9.1%, Exploration 7.5%

Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.3%, Adventure 21.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Indie 14.3%, Walking Simulator 14.3%

"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: Walking Simulator 23.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Cinematic 12.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 10.9%

Rumu is an intimate, narrative-driven adventure that follows the path into sentience of a robot vacuum cleaner.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, Emotional 15.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Story Rich 12.4%

Gumdrop was peacefully sleeping in their asteroid when a mysterious force smashed it to pieces above the orbit of a nearby planet. Venture through a whimsical world to collect all the lost star droplets, slivers, and shards in this 3D platformer collectathon.

Why similar: Exploration 40.5%, Funny 29.7%, Casual 17.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 2.8%

You're a Stardiver on a mission. Descend into the depths of an underwater world filled with wonder, mysteries, and peril. Discover the story behind the abandoned base. Explore this submerged planet and learn its history.

Why similar: Space 27.8%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%

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: Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 12.3%, Space 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Exploration 11.9%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Sci-fi 17.9%, Mystery 17.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 12%, Exploration 10.8%

The Solus Project is a single player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball - 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game Of The Year...

Why similar: Space 18.7%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, First-Person 8.1%

Deep Beyond Is a first-person interactive thriller about a sea explorer and the mystery behind her father’s disappearance.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Emotional 10.6%, Exploration 10.4%

Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!

Why similar: Space 41%, Casual 24.7%, Emotional 23.5%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Adventure 23%, Indie 15.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%

A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.

Why similar: Adventure 24.3%, Indie 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Casual 16%, Walking Simulator 6.7%