- #1 Woven
97% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.
Why similar: Adventure 25%, Indie 14.9%, Story Rich 14.4%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%
- #2 Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief
96% matchMixed66% of 385 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!
Why similar: Adventure 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Puzzle 10.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Family Friendly 8.7%
- #3 Amphora
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 214 reviews2014
Dev: Moondrop
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Amphora is a peculiar puzzle game that mixes story elements and physics. Amphora presents you with an unfamiliar world with a striking visual style inspired by all the shadow theatre traditions and colors of the world.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Puzzle 20.8%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 15.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #4 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
94% matchVery Positive85% of 547 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16%, Puzzle 15.2%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 11.8%
- #5 LUNA The Shadow Dust
94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,661 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.
Why similar: Adventure 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Indie 15.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Atmospheric 6%
- #6 Weakless
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 135 reviews2020
Dev: Punk NotionPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Weakless is a beautiful, puzzle-adventure game with stunning organic environments, filled with curious life forms and a bioluminescent glow. Play as two Weavelings – carefree, wooden creatures – one of which is deaf, the other blind. Switch between the two, solve unique puzzles and save their world!
Why similar: Adventure 49.6%, Indie 33.9%, Story Rich 5%, Family Friendly 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.9%
- #7 Lili: Child of Geos - Complete Edition
92% matchVery Positive86% of 979 reviews2014
Dev: BitMonster, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lili is a quirky adventure RPG hybrid with stunning visuals, silky-smooth graphics, a cinematic story-line, and a fresh new way to deal with enemies.
Why similar: Adventure 39%, Indie 19.1%, Third Person 11.6%, Fantasy 11.2%, Family Friendly 9.1%
- #8 Night Reverie
91% matchVery Positive96% of 330 reviews2021
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.5%, Mystery 16.9%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Cute 13%
- #9 Adam's Venture Chronicles
91% matchMixed67% of 307 reviews2015
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.
Why similar: Adventure 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Puzzle 13.4%, Third Person 12.9%, Indie 11.7%
- #10 Nordlicht
90% matchVery Positive82% of 150 reviews2019
Dev: illiusPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.
Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Indie 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Mystery 8.1%
- #11 ENIGMA:
89% matchVery Positive95% of 145 reviews2016
Dev: UzumeyaPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.4%, Adventure 28.3%, Indie 18.5%, Mystery 15.7%, Cute 6.1%
- #12 RiME
88% matchVery Positive90% of 5,178 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Great Soundtrack 29.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #13 OneShot
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 63,597 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 10.1%
- #14 Little Briar Rose
89% matchVery Positive83% of 230 reviews2016
Dev: Elf Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Little Briar Rose is a very special, stained glass-styled adventure game inspired by the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Indie 11.1%, Puzzle 11%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #15 Thy Creature
87% matchVery Positive83% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Growing Seeds
Windows
A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #16 Asfalia: Panic at the Mansion
86% matchVery Positive100% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Funtomata
Windows · Mac
Step into a touching and whimsical universe. With Charlie and Lily, find lost puppies, solve fun puzzles, meet fascinating characters, and collect delightful stickers! A storybook-style game about friendship and courage, suitable for all ages.
Why similar: Mystery 22.5%, Adventure 21.7%, Family Friendly 20.3%, Story Rich 15.2%, Cute 10.2%
- #17 The Last Campfire
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,864 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #18 She and the Light Bearer
85% matchVery Positive85% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Adventure 24.2%, Indie 15.6%, Fantasy 8.7%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #19 Lost in Play
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,711 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Mystery 17%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Puzzle 15.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Fantasy 12.6%
- #20 Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!
82% matchVery Positive82% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Shadow GlovePub: FINE Co., Ltd.
Windows
A Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure where you play as the landlord of an apartment and try to uncover the Yokai hiding among your residents. Not just a mystery adventure, this is a heart-warming tale of character growth.
Why similar: Mystery 29.8%, Adventure 25.3%, Story Rich 18.2%, Indie 17.1%, Cute 6.7%
- #21 The Button Witch
84% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: DDreams Games
Windows
Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!
Why similar: Adventure 28.3%, Puzzle 24.6%, Indie 18.5%, Fantasy 11%, Cute 10.2%
- #22 Lanternium
84% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!
Why similar: Puzzle 17%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Story Rich 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Adventure 13.2%
- #23 Once Upon A Puppet
79% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2025
Dev: Flatter Than EarthPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Adventure 17.5%, Puzzle 13.7%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Indie 11.5%
- #24 The Curse We Made
78% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Potion Pixel
Windows · Mac
A short 70–90 minute hand-drawn cozy-gothic puzzle adventure with easy, relaxing puzzles, where color slowly returns to a cursed town as you uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Mystery 23.5%, Adventure 22.8%, Puzzle 20.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Indie 10%
- #25 Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom
81% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Master alchemy to heal the kingdom!
Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Fantasy 11.6%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #26 I Am Dead
80% matchVery Positive82% of 454 reviews2020
Dev: Hollow PondsPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife.
Why similar: Adventure 30%, Indie 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Mystery 6.8%
- #27 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
81% matchVery Positive91% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: Orchid GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Foil the plan for world domination!
Why similar: Adventure 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Puzzle 10.8%
- #28 illum
79% matchVery Positive93% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Puzzle 16.8%, Third Person 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Cute 10.6%
- #29 AiliA
76% matchVery Positive93% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: IceToad Studio LLCPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Manipulate mirrors and guide Ail through reflected paths to save her twin sister Lia trapped within the Immortal Realm. In this surreal puzzle game, experience a touching story about the bond between two sisters and explore a mysterious, imaginative world where reflections intersect reality.
Why similar: Adventure 28.6%, Puzzle 27.3%, Cute 15%, Indie 13.2%, Atmospheric 12%
- #30 Mystic Pillars X Kantara
77% matchVery Positive85% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Holy Cow Productions
Windows
Mystic Pillars is an original blend of intriguing puzzles and an immersive storyline set in Ancient India, providing you with a unique gameplay experience.
Why similar: Adventure 34.2%, Indie 23.6%, Puzzle 9%, Mystery 8.3%, Family Friendly 7.1%
- #31 Lake Ridden
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Adventure 34.3%, Indie 22.2%, Puzzle 21%, Mystery 13.5%, Atmospheric 7%
- #32 My Jigsaw Adventures - Roads of Life
76% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: CCS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump into an adventure and travel through fabulous hand-painted jigsaw puzzles! Play the way you want using different number of pieces, shapes and helpers.
Why similar: Indie 38.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #33 Way of Rhea
74% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Games by Mason LLC
Windows · Linux
A puzzle game with challenging puzzles, but forgiving mechanics. Master the use of your color changing staff to solve mind bending puzzles, unlock new areas, and help out your friends. Undo any mistake with the press of a button.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.5%, Adventure 29.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Indie 8.5%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #34 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 244 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Adventure 28.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Puzzle 9%, Mystery 9%
- #35 Tux and Fanny
74% matchVery Positive99% of 91 reviews2022
Dev: Ghost Time GamesPub: Means Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-inspired adventure puzzle game featuring multiple playable characters with interwoven storylines. Explore the natural (and unnatural) world for unique interactions and unlock items to aid you in your quest. There's nothing as simultaneously charming and strange as the world of Tux and Fanny.
Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Puzzle 29.3%, Cute 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #36 Harmony's Odyssey
73% matchVery Positive94% of 601 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.2%, Adventure 19.9%, Family Friendly 19.8%, Fantasy 13.4%, Cute 13.1%
- #37 The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
70% matchVery Positive95% of 486 reviews2026
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!
Why similar: Adventure 24.6%, Puzzle 17.9%, Cute 17.9%, Fantasy 14.9%, Atmospheric 11%
- #38 Inops
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: ZRZStudio
Windows
Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.
Why similar: Adventure 45.1%, Indie 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Cute 4.1%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #39 ELMIA
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 96 reviews2017
Dev: AECRNIAPub: AnelaGamesStudio
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nostalgic as well as new! Warp action game! A fairy "El" and a forest girl "Mia" living in a village Run through exhilarating warp to save villagers! A fantastic world view like a picture book and beautiful 3D graphics, Enjoy your imagination and enjoy with the beautiful sound that you listen carefully.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Indie 15.5%, Cute 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Family Friendly 10%
- #40 Papetura
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,249 reviews2021
Dev: Petums
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Puzzle 14.8%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #41 Tengami
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,826 reviews2015
Dev: Nyamyam
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book. Fold and slide the beautifully crafted paper world to solve puzzles and discover secrets.
Why similar: Adventure 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Puzzle 21.7%, Indie 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.7%
- #42 Murmurs of the Mist
68% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Jenna YourstonePub: JamJam Studios
Windows
In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.9%, Story Rich 21.7%, Third Person 14.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Cute 10%
- #43 Lucid Dream Adventure
72% matchVery Positive82% of 234 reviews2018
Dev: Dali Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Lucid Dream is the story of little Lucy, who goes on an adventure into the world of dreams with the mission to save her mother.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #44 Faces of Illusion: The Twin Phantoms
73% matchMixed61% of 197 reviews2017
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dive into a spectacle of magic and illusion!
Why similar: Adventure 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 9%, Family Friendly 8.2%
- #45 Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
72% matchVery Positive89% of 380 reviews2016
Dev: Organic 2 Digital StudioPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Find the Philosopher's Stone!
Why similar: Adventure 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Puzzle 13.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Family Friendly 9.9%
- #46 Windosill
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,134 reviews2009
Dev: Vectorpark
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
A short, surprising, toy-like puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.9%, Indie 21%, Adventure 20.7%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #47 Seasons after Fall
70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,154 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Adventure 21.2%, Indie 12.9%, Puzzle 8.8%, Cute 7.9%
- #48 My Brother Rabbit
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,060 reviews2018
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.8%, Adventure 25.9%, Puzzle 21%, Story Rich 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #49 The Apothecary of Trubiz
65% matchVery Positive94% of 498 reviews2025
Dev: kinjo
Windows
A short puzzle game where you decipher a fictional language, mix potions, and treat patients. Enjoy the thrill of understanding and the small stories that unfold from each cure.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, Cute 17.1%, Fantasy 16.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #50 Landlord of the Woods
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,240 reviews2021
Dev: Madison Karrh
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.3%, Adventure 22.2%, Cute 15.3%, Indie 10.1%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #51 Escape Lala 2 - Retro Point and Click Adventure
70% matchVery Positive99% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: DuckbearLab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.
Why similar: Adventure 25.6%, Indie 17.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Mystery 10.8%
- #52 Whispering Willows
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,875 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #53 In His Time
67% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: TearyHand StudioPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Adventure 24.1%, Story Rich 18.9%, Puzzle 16.3%, Indie 14.9%, Atmospheric 12.3%
- #54 The Legend of Lumina
65% matchVery Positive98% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Wizbane
Windows · Linux
A block pushing puzzle game with metroidvania style progression, set in a serene forest world.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.4%, Adventure 20.6%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Cute 12.6%, Indie 11.1%
- #55 The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan
69% matchVery Positive84% of 231 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the truth about the legacy of ancient gods!
Why similar: Adventure 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Fantasy 11.6%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #56 Cloud Cats` Land
64% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gryphon`s Nest
Windows
Adventure on the mysterious Island of Cloud Cats! Explore picturesque locations, meet magical creatures, and solve unusual puzzles. Dive into the secrets of the wonderful island!🐾
Why similar: Adventure 25.7%, Puzzle 23.1%, Family Friendly 18.8%, Mystery 18.2%, Cute 14.1%
- #57 Tulpa
71% matchMixed55% of 260 reviews2015
Dev: Encryptique
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A surreal puzzle platformer that's as beautiful as it is challenging – discover two beings entwined by fate, a girl and her soulmate, left to travel through a hauntingly elegant world...
Why similar: Mystery 24.3%, Indie 22.5%, Puzzle 20.8%, Adventure 17.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%
- #58 Inked: A Tale of Love
66% matchVery Positive83% of 315 reviews2021
Dev: Somnium Games d.o.o.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Inked is a narrative-driven puzzle game set in a world of beautiful ballpoint pen-drawn landscapes. Playing as the Nameless Hero, you will solve intriguing puzzles while searching for your love Aiko.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.3%, Adventure 18%, Puzzle 17.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Indie 12.4%
- #59 The Wild at Heart
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 899 reviews2021
Dev: Moonlight KidsPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!
Why similar: Puzzle 19.7%, Family Friendly 17.5%, Story Rich 16.2%, Fantasy 15.2%, Adventure 13.3%