Games Like Stranded

Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Adventure 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Indie 15.3%, Sci-fi 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, sci-fi point-and-click adventure that mirrors the minimalist exploration and pixel aesthetic of the seed game.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.9%, Adventure 17%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi point-and-click adventure with a strong atmospheric narrative and pixel-art style.

Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Adventure 22%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Indie 15.6%, Exploration 6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, pixel-art point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering mysterious sci-fi secrets.

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 11.6%, Walking Simulator 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic pixel-art adventure that prioritizes atmosphere, music, and a unique, minimalist gameplay loop.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a desolate, post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting with deep point-and-click mechanics and beautiful pixel art.

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: Point & Click 37.6%, Space 15.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique sci-fi exploration game that uses minimalist UI to tell a deep, atmospheric story about discovery.

Crash-landed on a desolate, alien planet, what should've been a routine work-for-hire job for Powell has become a deadly mission to save the merchant vessel Morningstar and her crew.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.3%, Adventure 18.5%, Sci-fi 14%, Indie 9.7%, Space 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality sci-fi adventure that captures the feeling of being stranded on a mysterious, alien planet.

Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!

Why similar: Point & Click 53.3%, Adventure 16.9%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Exploration 8.5%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling sci-fi point-and-click adventure that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and clever time-travel puzzles.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.5%, Space 15.4%, Adventure 11%, Indie 5.4%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric point-and-click game that emphasizes exploration and discovery in a surreal, alien world.

From the designer and artists behind "Stranded" comes a short story about the intersection of morality and sentience, in a cyberpunk future where both have become commodities.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.8%, Adventure 26.9%, Indie 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric pixel-art game that focuses on narrative and mood, much like the seed game.

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 56.6%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 15.7%, Exploration 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, introspective walking simulator that focuses on atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Space 11.6%, Sci-fi 9%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click exploration game that focuses on uncovering the secrets of a mysterious, alien environment.

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: Walking Simulator 36%, Adventure 15.2%, Point & Click 12.1%, Space 11.5%, Sci-fi 10%

Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich sci-fi walking simulator that captures the feeling of exploring an abandoned, mysterious location.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Point & Click 57.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, wordless point-and-click storytelling that shares a similar sense of wonder and isolation.

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: Point & Click 41.7%, Adventure 18.2%, Space 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Indie 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A space-faring point-and-click adventure that features a strong sci-fi narrative and exploration elements.

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 47.1%, Space 14.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi walking simulator that excels at telling a story through environmental exploration and observation.

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: Point & Click 40.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, short point-and-click adventure with a distinct pixel-art style and a sci-fi twist.

It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 63.1%, Adventure 21.5%, Indie 14.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric walking simulator that emphasizes exploration and a gentle, narrative-driven pace.

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: Walking Simulator 44.1%, Point & Click 22.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Exploration 8.9%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused exploration game that captures a sense of isolation and discovery in a beautiful setting.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Adventure 75.1%, Exploration 24.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that excels at building tension and atmosphere through its minimalist, point-and-click design.

STARDROP is an interactive sci-fi cinematic experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.9%, Space 19.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Indie 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed adventure that focuses on story and exploration, capturing a sense of wonder in the cosmos.

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: Point & Click 41.4%, Adventure 27.8%, Indie 18.9%, Sci-fi 4%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, puzzle-filled point-and-click adventure that shares a similar focus on exploration and discovery.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Exploration 12.8%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and environmental interaction.

it's about walking

Why similar: Point & Click 57.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 10.8%, Exploration 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%

A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 11.7%, Exploration 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art walking simulator that prioritizes exploration and atmosphere over complex mechanics.

Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.3%, Adventure 32.3%, Indie 3.9%, Exploration 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning point-and-click adventure that offers a deep, story-rich experience.

halfmoon is a short adventure game set in an information center for the dead before they move on.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 7.3%, 2D 5.4%

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: Walking Simulator 34.4%, Adventure 30.6%, Indie 17.7%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven sci-fi adventure that focuses on uncovering the past through exploration and dialogue.

Outsmart hungry dinosaurs and bloodthirsty barbarians in a wordless point-and-click adventure through a prehistoric world — with a sci-fi twist.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Sci-fi 6%, Indie 6%

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: Adventure 31.7%, Space 30.3%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi exploration game that emphasizes the isolation of being stranded in a space facility.

Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.8%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 12.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on exploration and light puzzle-solving.

Moon River is a short RPG adventure with an emphasis on music and atmosphere. Perhaps some secrets too... Explore the remains of an quiet, empty world & find the river's end.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Adventure 14%, Indie 12.1%, Exploration 8.9%

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Adventure 21.5%, Indie 14.9%, Exploration 14.3%

Place your faith and embrace the Void.

Why similar: Adventure 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 29.4%, Indie 21.8%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 5%

Stranded In Time takes you on a fun and exciting adventure to explore a mystery out of this world! Play as Olivia - a young woman from a big city - who joins her uncle Peter and writer Nick on an exploration of an abandoned church that hides a secret beyond any wild dream!

Why similar: Adventure 41.1%, Point & Click 31.7%, Indie 27.3%

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 47.1%, Indie 33.1%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Sci-fi 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Captain Gail Pilgrim has been flying starships since she was a kid, ferrying passengers between planets and space stations across the galaxy. She has no reason to expect that this latest trip to Alpha Centauri will be anything special, even if her passengers are a little more diverse than usual....

Why similar: Adventure 57.3%, Space 13.1%, Point & Click 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Indie 5.1%

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

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.2%, Indie 30.4%, Adventure 22.2%, Walking Simulator 6.8%, 2D 3.4%

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.4%, Space 18%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 12.9%, Exploration 10.5%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Adventure 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 31.1%, Indie 17.4%, Sci-fi 13.7%, 2D 4.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 63.4%, Adventure 34.2%, Sci-fi 1.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Satellite Odyssey: Prologue is a short first-person story-driven adventure with horror elements. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of classic science fiction and retro-futurism inspired by Soviet sci-fi films. Your partner is Zarya, the artificial intelligence.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.2%, Space 20.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.3%, Space 13.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Exploration 8.1%

In this sci-fi puzzle adventure "short game" you are a scientist, stranded on a distant moon during an expedition to investigate alien remains. After finding a strange platform, what seemed to be a one way trip might turn into an intergalactic odyssey.

Why similar: Adventure 35.5%, Indie 32.3%, Space 17%, Sci-fi 13%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Adventure 27.3%, Indie 18%, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 12.3%

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: Indie 28.7%, Adventure 27.4%, Walking Simulator 27.4%, 2D 7.2%, Exploration 5.8%

A short atmospheric adventure game about finding meaning in a meaningless world.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Adventure 37.9%, Indie 15.1%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Peaches Interplanetary is a short relaxing game about growing peaches on a spaceship. Explore the ship, talk to trees, drink some tea or coffee, and help Margot prepare for her first day spreading the power of peaches throughout the stars.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.5%, Space 25.7%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 3.2%

Clinging to the memory of her vanished sisters, an isolated woman wanders a dying reality.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 49.2%, Adventure 26.3%, Exploration 21.3%, 2D 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Antenna Dilemma is a short and witty point&click in which you'll follow the story of C432632, a finicky grey cube that sure doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Adventure 23.9%, Indie 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 3.6%

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Point & Click 58%, Sci-fi 16%, Adventure 12.8%, Space 8%, Indie 4%

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.6%, Adventure 22%, Indie 21.3%, Sci-fi 7%, 2D 6.9%

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.9%, Point & Click 16.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 11.1%, Exploration 7.3%

Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.8%, Adventure 34.7%, Exploration 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secrets they left behind.

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Space 20.6%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 8.8%

An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.5%, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 19.5%

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.4%, Adventure 25.6%, Indie 5.9%, Sci-fi 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%