- #1 Refrain: Verse of Fate
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: illusorys
Windows
A garden caught in eternal recurrence. A god who forgets everything. A witness without rest. In this narrative-driven 2D exploration game, walk, listen, and read your way through four cycles to piece together a truth hidden beneath the surface.
Why similar: Narrative 25.6% ★, Philosophical 21.6%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
- #2 The Faraway King
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Out of Time Interactive
Windows
A narrative adventure with exploration and visual novel elements. Join J.D. on a journey through the nation of Yoom to find the mythical figure known as the Faraway King and rid himself of his supposed curse. But should J.D. trust his bizarre companion, Zxtabella?
Why similar: Narrative 37.5% ★, Philosophical 20.7%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 6.9%
- #3 In the Belly of the Night
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: tekrar
Windows
Alone and pregnant in rural Türkiye, Freya explores a town lost to time and haunted by an ancient myth. Search, solve, and survive encounters with things better left buried, in a cinematic, fixed-camera survival horror about fear and resilience.
Why similar: Narrative 29.7% ★, Survival Horror 19%, Philosophical 17.7%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Horror 7%
- #4 Unwashed
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Monkey
Windows
Explore the nightmarish, simulated world of Unwashed, a horror game that you must stay clean! Play as AA and uncover the truth behind Lumina, a government secret project, while racing against time to stop a secret mission that endangers countless millions of lives.
Why similar: Narrative 34.2% ★, Survival Horror 18.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Horror 7.7%
- #5 大梦春秋
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 夫夫游戏工作室
Windows
An interactive AVG with a time-travelling male protagonist in an ancient style, with multiple endings and multiple branches, and a journey of bondage in which you and six close friends join hands to dominate the world in a parallel world.
Why similar: Alternate History 21.6%, Philosophical 20.2%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%
- #6 Pechka: Historical Story Adventure
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Growing Seeds
Windows
This game portrays the tragic history of war in a 2D adventure format, set against real events. It provides a realistic experience, encompassing themes of betrayal, death, and love, while also offering multiple endings driven by player choices. Discover the impact of this era's tragedy firsthand.
Why similar: Narrative 31.2% ★, Philosophical 19.5%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Visual Novel 6.6%
- #7 Year Unknown
93% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Julian Heuser
Windows · Linux
A story-based exploration game about the very far future. With the help of two Artificial Intelligences, explore a universe conquered by humanity, uncover your purpose in it, and try to stop it from falling apart.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.4%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Exploration 9.2%
- #8 Brutalism22
92% matchMixed65% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Marginal act
Windows
This is a retro horror game about the war in Ukraine and brutalist architecture in Eastern Europe
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.2%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Philosophical 9.4%
- #9 The Genetic Dilemma
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Katsuya Abe
Windows
Your brain remains your own. The body does not. After a full-body transplant, your own scent starts to feel wrong. As you follow that unease, a hidden logic within the body begins to reveal itself. A short, reflective sci-fi narrative adventure.
Why similar: Narrative 29.5% ★, Philosophical 20.9%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Sci-fi 11%, Interactive Fiction 9%
- #10 Swarm Horror
91% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: gentome
Windows
Swarm Horror is a survival horror game in which the player must progress while defeating insects. The goal of the game is to escape from the feeding ground of the insects you have wandered into. The insects call their friends to feed on you.
Why similar: Survival Horror 33.9%, FPS 24.7%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, First-Person 8.7%, Horror 5.5%
- #11 Forbidden Sight
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Refraction Studios
Windows
FORBIDDEN SIGHT is a 4-player online co-op survival and stealth horror. Survive the Human Archive Museum (H.A.M)'s security system as you steal artifacts from different eras of human history, using electromagnetic waves to navigate through your heist.
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.4%, FPS 22.6%, Alternate History 18.1%, Horror 9.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #12 Life of Fly 2
90% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Life of Fly 2 features 13 short stories each revolving around the life and weird thoughts of another fly. Be prepared to experience some very unusual content, some interesting thoughts that go way beyond the normal life of a fly, and some entertaining short stories with a twist.
Why similar: Narrative 41.7% ★, Philosophical 32.5%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Exploration 5.5%
- #13 Hellstorm: Reign
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vortex Games Studio
Windows
Hellstorm: Reign is a story-driven first-person shooter game where you play as an advanced soldier from Itopia. In the game, you infiltrate the dystopian wasteland and complete missions assigned to you, all while uncovering the hidden secrets of Itopia.
Why similar: Narrative 37.1% ★, FPS 14.1%, Alternate History 11.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #14 Blackboard Darkness
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artyz Games
Windows
In Blackboard Darkness, light is your only ally. Use it to fight your way through a subterranean nightmare of petrified creatures.
Why similar: Narrative 44.4% ★, Survival Horror 31.4%, Horror 10.3%, Exploration 8.1%, First-Person 3.1%
- #15 My Friendly Neighborhood
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,292 reviews2023
Dev: John SzymanskiPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure.
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.7%, FPS 15.3%, Lore-Rich 15.2%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Horror 7.8%
- #16 35MM
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,306 reviews2016
Dev: Носков Сергей
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Post-apocalyptic story about two travelers who set out on a long journey in the wasteland, left by people after the global epidemic.
Why similar: Survival Horror 18.8%, FPS 15.4%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #17 Forgotten Fields
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: Frostwood InteractivePub: Dino Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 37.2% ★, Philosophical 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Visual Novel 8.5%
- #18 Cryptica
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Graham Uhelski
Windows
Cryptica is a narrative-based psychological horror game where the apocalypse is just the beginning. Explore the enigmatic lands of Antarctica and find the missing film crew.
Why similar: Narrative 30.4% ★, Philosophical 17.7%, Alternate History 16.7%, Walking Simulator 10%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #19 Below The Silence
83% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: ShahbazPub: KT
Windows
What begins as a simple escape room night between two friends turns into a descent into fear, memory, and a cult that was never supposed to be found.
Why similar: FPS 25.4%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Action 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
- #20 Building 847
85% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Luis G. Bento
Windows
New Mexico, 1986. You're a private detective, investigating a bizarre incident that occurred inside a building in a small town. Find clues, visualize past events and learn about this alternate-reality.
Why similar: Narrative 22.6% ★, Alternate History 18%, FPS 17.6%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Lore-Rich 11.1%
- #21 SCP: Containment Breach 2
81% matchVery Positive80% of 2,712 reviews2025
Dev: Euclid LabsPub: Mixarar
Windows
Survive the chaos of SCP Foundation! Step into a thrilling SCP horror experience with story-driven co-op, intense PvP Breach mode, and randomized maps. Play as Class-D, scientist, SCPs, and more, each role bringing unique challenges in an unpredictable, immersive facility.
Why similar: Survival Horror 19.9%, FPS 16.4%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Horror 8.6%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
- #22 Valley
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Observer Interactive
Windows
VALLEY is a futuristic crime solving thriller where the player controls multiple characters in the hunt for a serial killer.
Why similar: Narrative 29.1% ★, Survival Horror 17.7%, FPS 12.5%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #23 Deadly Chance
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MKdir Studio
Windows
Deadly Chance is a psychological horror where you play as a prisoner in an aristocratic mansion. Explore, find clues, and face tough choices as hidden horrors test your sanity. Every decision matters—survival demands more than strength, but the courage to face the unknown.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.5%, Survival Horror 20.6%, FPS 15.6%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Horror 8.1%
- #24 Thing-in-Itself
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 122 reviews2017
Dev: Party for Introverts
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 20%
“Thing-in-Itself” is a short interactive story about the struggles of understanding another human being. Using Immanuel Kant’s concept as a framework, it leads the player through stages of a relationship, exploring how perceptions may clash and surroundings can alter.
Why similar: Narrative 32.5% ★, Philosophical 24.7%, Walking Simulator 11%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #25 NNNNNIGHT
81% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
Morning has ended, and night has begun. Somewhere, many people are spending their respective nights—walking their dogs, studying in their rooms, striving at work... You observe the night until "she" becomes "morning". "NNNNNIGHT" is an adventure game themed around night.
Why similar: Narrative 35.5% ★, Philosophical 22.7%, Walking Simulator 9%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #26 Clown Camp
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ghostie Games
Windows · Linux
First-Person Survival Horror, 90’s style. Hostile clowns lurk the woods. Fight-or-flight to uncover their gruesome secrets throughout a chilling Single-Player Story. Clever inventory management and resourcefulness are your only hopes to escape the Summer of 1999 alive.
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.3%, FPS 17.2%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Action-Adventure 8%, Horror 7.5%
- #27 Kenoma: Action Without Action
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Jack Levin
Windows · Linux
Answer the question of mortality in this sidescroller inspired by the adventures of old. Wander the depths of two parallel worlds. Confer with gods, locals, and other travelers. Solve problems through intuition and a collection of odd trinkets. Choose: death, or eternal life?
Why similar: Philosophical 32.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Narrative 15.2% ★, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #28 Bodhi 'n' Friends
79% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Lachlan SheltonPub: Bloody Vulpine
Windows
Your old friend you co-founded a game studio with has contacted you 4 years after the studio shut down and you both parted ways following a major controversy. He tells you he's got the studio set back up again and would love to discuss a new game project with you. What could it be?
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.9%, FPS 17.7%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Horror 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #29 Before Your Eyes
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,221 reviews2021
Dev: GoodbyeWorld GamesPub: Skybound Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 52.3% ★, Philosophical 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Walking Simulator 8.2%
- #30 MIRO
77% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Lost Saved Data_
Windows
The last crew member in an abandoned spaceship. You have to unravel this mistery by yourself. MIRO is a narrative driven exploration game set in a procedural universe. Explore, survive and discover its secrets in this thrilling adventure where you set your own path.
Why similar: Alternate History 19.6%, FPS 16.6%, Philosophical 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.2%
- #31 From the Deep
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Causeway Studios
Windows · Mac
A Seeker recalled to an abandoned Monastery on the Cosmic Shoreline. A cosmic evil lying in wait. Explore, investigate, and survive by channeling the psychic powers of the Cosmic Waters in this first-person, survival horror game.
Why similar: Survival Horror 26.5%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Story Rich 9.5%, Horror 8.8%
- #32 The Nutcracker
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: First Horizon Games
Windows
A mascot survival horror game where you turn detective and learn the truth about disappearances within a local shopping mall. Evade and outwit the Nutcracker whilst finding out what happened to the missing.
Why similar: Survival Horror 36.2%, Horror 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, First-Person 6.4%
- #33 Black Cycle
77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Katsuya Abe
Windows
Consumers have power. A short walking simulator game that makes you think a little about how we usually consume.
Why similar: Narrative 40.6% ★, Philosophical 23.9%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #34 Biohazard: Siberia
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Veilshift Games
Windows
Trapped in a secret research facility, you discover a terrifying truth- everything was a simulation… until now. Escape mutated horrors, uncover dark experiments, and decide your fate in this mind-bending, atmospheric survival horror.
Why similar: Narrative 35.7% ★, Survival Horror 20.3%, Lore-Rich 12%, First-Person 6.1%, Multiple Endings 5.8%
- #35 RE:MEMBER
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InsideWave
Windows · Mac
A psychological horror where sound is your only sight. You awaken in the darkness of a laboratory, bereft of memory. Use echolocation to see the world, but beware: every sound betrays you to the nightmares that dwell in the darkness. Survive and remember who you are... or what you have become.
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.5%, Philosophical 20.1%, Sci-fi 12%, Horror 10.6%, Exploration 7%
- #36 鸳鸯风云录——白中悬案(Phoenix sword: The Hidden Scroll)
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rex Studio
Windows
In 1630, Ming Dynasty collapses—famine, war, and rebellion plague the land. When a tyrant is murdered in "utopian" Baichu County, detectives Yue Wuxi and Feng Shengjue investigate, unwittingly uncovering a conspiracy that will shake both court and martial world...
Why similar: Alternate History 28.6%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Multiple Endings 10.4%
- #37 The Hollow Lighthouse
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Dimlight Works
Windows
The Hollow Lighthouse is a first-person survival horror experience set on a mysterious, fog-covered island in the Black Sea. Fix the broken lighthouse, uncover disturbing secrets, and survive what roams in the dark. You were sent to repair the light. But something is watching you.
Why similar: Survival Horror 30.9%, FPS 22.7%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8.3%
- #38 THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE: Foreword
74% matchVery Positive82% of 265 reviews2023
Dev: Three Dots GamesPub: Take Aim Games
Windows
This prologue was created to present an overall concept of the main game through a pair of gameplay hours to introduce you to some of the game’s mechanics, creatures, and ideas.
Why similar: FPS 27.4%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Exploration 12%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #39 The Appraiser
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Chip-off
Windows
The Appraiser is a short, first person narrative game. As an art appraiser you will sell the art collection of a dying man. Each painting is by 4 famed artist. They have a story to tell you, but only if you choose to listen.
Why similar: Narrative 32.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #40 Thief's Roulette
71% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: hirogame
Windows
Lady Luck has selected 15 'thieves' to compete in Thief's Roulette. A new world of puzzles and deception.
Why similar: Narrative 33.7% ★, Visual Novel 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Anime 7.4%
- #41 The Liminal Rite
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Payanii
Windows
Travel back in time to a village in the past. However, the villagers have turned into monsters. In this spooky village, will you flee or fight? An FPS horror survival action game.
Why similar: Alternate History 17%, FPS 15.1%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Walking Simulator 10.8%
- #42 Madness of the Science
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pattern Games
Windows
Gain power from past scientists by making improvements from the skill tree. Survive the explosion in the laboratory, prevent the spread of artificial intelligence robots that see you as enemies to the outside world. Enjoy science!
Why similar: Narrative 32.3% ★, FPS 20.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Alternate History 8.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #43 On Donuts and Holes
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 宮村あつきPub: room6
Windows
A psychological adventure through a dreamy landscape. Face unanswerable questions to reach the ultimate enigmas: Who are you? Who am I?
Why similar: Narrative 28.9% ★, Philosophical 25%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Visual Novel 11%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
- #44 Scarred
71% matchMixed57% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: KOEX studioPub: The Iterative Collective
Windows
Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.
Why similar: Narrative 36.9% ★, Survival Horror 22.3%, Horror 10.1%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Exploration 4.9%
- #45 Mortal Advocate
71% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: aliumfungusPub: FungalWorks
Windows
A haunting 3D adventure set in a world of servitude, decay, and forgotten futures. Will you accept your fate—or defy the inevitable?
Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Walking Simulator 11.7%
- #46 BATYA
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: R's Horrors
Windows
A game about escaping a nightmare. You stumble through the narrow corridors of garage complex as the distant footsteps is heard. Batya is getting closer.
Why similar: Survival Horror 28.4%, FPS 15.8%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Horror 10.5%
- #47 Résop Paz Yandere True ( Rpyt ) ( R-pyt ) ( Resop Paz )
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: LEON GAGIN
Windows
Cute horror choice game with a lot of varied gameplay, from bloody battles to platforms. Come break the fourth wall that separates us! Choices that have real impacts, charming characters, a blend of retro and realistic video games. Come meet Résop and Paz.
Why similar: Narrative 42.9% ★, Survival Horror 18.3%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Horror 8.8%
- #48 IVRI
70% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Noah HutchPub: -
Windows
IVRI is a space-station exploration game in which you navigate an eerie, abandoned space station, piecing together the puzzle of the missing crew and uncovering the secrets hidden within the ship's walls.
Why similar: Narrative 44.2% ★, Survival Horror 28.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, First-Person 6%, Horror 5.9%
- #49 Luna Abyss
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kwalee LabsPub: Kwalee
Windows
Luna Abyss is a single player story driven action-adventure with fluid platforming and bullet hell combat. Follow the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna caught between a cryptic prophecy and their prison sentence.
Why similar: Narrative 34.4% ★, FPS 16.6%, Lore-Rich 11%, Sci-fi 8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #50 BURIED BELOW
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aura studios
Windows · Linux
An old tape replays your worst memory. Take control as it plays out. Camping, a storm and your girlfriend vanishing. Find her by scouring the forest for tools and breach the entrance. The mine holds unknown dangers, a terrifying creature roams the dark. Can you survive and find her in the depths?
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.8%, Lore-Rich 16.8%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%, Horror 9%
- #51 The Butterfly Dreams
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Ave Q Production
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short mystery and psychological visual novel. Hook in to a state-of-the-art gaming machine capable of creating whole virtual experiences based on your imagination. But be careful, the other testers might be there with a different plan in mind.
Why similar: Narrative 43.3% ★, Visual Novel 18.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Anime 9.8%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #52 Lured by Eerie Sundown
68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: EAR LLC (HorrorGameDev)
Windows
A colossal sunset that enigmatically beckons you. Four mysterious torii gates encircle an eerie stage.And a girl walking towards you. Can you uncover the anomalies and escape this sinister world? Experience the ultimate Japanese mystery horror escape in this immersive walking simulator!
Why similar: Survival Horror 21%, Philosophical 19.9%, FPS 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Horror 8.3%
- #53 Marzu
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paras MehraPub: How To Make Game
Windows
Marzu is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore shifting ancient ruins, solve environmental puzzles, and survive an unseen presence in an atmosphere of constant dread.
Why similar: FPS 23.7%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Horror 8.1%
- #54 Hey Tom!
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Browngator
Windows
Stranded on an abandoned island hunted by the terrifying creature Tom, you must fight, scavenge, and manipulate your environment to survive and uncover multiple endings.
Why similar: Survival Horror 36.2%, FPS 26.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Horror 9.9%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #55 ASPIS
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dream Wire Games
Windows
ASPIS is an atmospheric mystical thriller set in an alternative USSR of the late 80s. You play as a scientist who has lost his family and is involved in a dangerous experiment to create a reality simulation. Explore the cybernetics institute, travel between worlds and encounter a distorted reality
Why similar: Alternate History 20.5%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Sci-fi 12.2%, FPS 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #56 Tea for Sana
66% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Pillow Soup
Windows
Tea for Sana is a story-driven exploration game set in a Slavic-inspired fantasy world. You play as Vesna, a spirit healer who is losing her memory. Discover recipes, find new ingredients, and cook traditional dishes to restore the balance between the mountain spirits and the villagers.
Why similar: Narrative 41.9% ★, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7%
- #57 Heir Obscure: A Hunt in the Dark
69% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Andrzej Gieralt
Windows
Escape the clutches of a decadent cult of aristocrats and the demon that haunts their retreat. Stay quiet, stick to the shadows, uncover the dark secrets of the sadistic Empire and of the mysterious Plightswoman who claims to want to help you. A story-rich horror game with immersive stealth.
Why similar: Narrative 25.2% ★, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Horror 8.5%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
- #58 Barcha
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: AMINE OULED SAADPub: PURPLE PANZER
Windows
A psychological horror game where you play as Hannibal, a father trapped between two terrifying worlds. After stealing a mysterious compass, he’s pulled into a distorted mansion inhabited by supernatural entities from the jinn realm. Can you survive and save your daughter before it’s too late?
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.7%, FPS 15%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Multiple Endings 10%, Horror 9.6%
- #59 [omni-dissonance]
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Mars Bacon LLC
Windows
You've awoken, after your crew has vanished. Drift through its otherworldly architecture to collect the black boxes containing their neural data and read fragmented clues to what drew them here.
Why similar: FPS 26.5%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #60 金烬秋明
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 光羽造物
Windows
A visual novel set in an ancient, alternate world. Explore this stormy and unstable country alongside Jiang Jin and Zhaoming, gradually encountering the shifting intrigues of the court. Whether you choose to stay on the sidelines or step forward is up to you
Why similar: Alternate History 21.3%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Lore-Rich 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Multiple Endings 7.7%