Games Like The Master's Pupil

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: Hand-drawn 19.8%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of hand-drawn art and color-based progression that perfectly mirrors the artistic focus of the seed game.

When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning

Why similar: Philosophical 14.4%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Surreal 8.6%, Side Scroller 8%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, hand-drawn experience that leans into surrealism and atmospheric storytelling.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 30.6%, Atmospheric 15.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features breathtaking hand-painted environments and a serene, atmospheric platforming experience.

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Surreal 10.4%, Puzzle 10.1%, Stylized 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a distinct, hand-drawn aesthetic and clever puzzle-platforming mechanics within a surreal, atmospheric setting.

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.7%, Puzzle 16.4%, Surreal 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Colorful 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, musical adventure set in a hand-drawn world that captures the whimsical and artistic spirit of the seed game.

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Stylized 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn puzzle-platformer that emphasizes a distinct visual style and environmental storytelling.

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Why similar: Puzzle 20.2%, Platformer 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Linear 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses light and shadow to tell a deeply emotional, artistic story.

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: Hand-drawn 32%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Puzzle 20.5%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Directly explores the life and process of an artist, making it a thematic companion to the Monet-inspired gameplay.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.3%, Puzzle 28.6%, Stylized 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A uniquely hand-drawn puzzle game that requires manipulating panels to reveal hidden connections, much like the intricate puzzles in the seed game.

The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.5%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Surreal 10.9%, Physics 10.8%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features surreal, hand-drawn visuals and physics-based puzzles that challenge your perspective on space and art.

Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26%, Puzzle 14.5%, Stylized 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, artistic adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautifully stylized world.

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: Hand-drawn 22.8%, Stylized 13.8%, Surreal 13.4%, Puzzle 13%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Entirely hand-crafted from paper, this game provides a unique, tactile, and artistic puzzle experience.

Arrog is an enigmatic puzzle adventure game featuring hand-drawn art and set in a bizarre black-and-white world with color accents.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.9%, Adventure 13%, Abstract 11%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that feels like a moving piece of fine art.

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.4%, Puzzle 18.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Colorful 9%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Uses color-shifting mechanics to solve puzzles, directly relating to the color-focused gameplay of the seed game.

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: Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Emotional 13.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates narrative and platforming in a way that feels like interacting with a storybook, echoing the artistic immersion of the seed game.

Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Surreal 15.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Stylized 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychedelic, and hand-drawn puzzle game that shares the eccentric artistic flair of the seed game.

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, Surreal 14.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling and stylized environments.

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: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Abstract 12.3%, Emotional 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, atmospheric adventure that uses a unique visual style to tell its story.

Prague, July 1945. An artist has made a deal with the devil and he is now trapped inside one of his canvases. He has to find the way back to the real world or his soul will be stuck forever in the painting.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Surreal 12%, Abstract 10.8%, Puzzle 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, painterly puzzle game that explores the mind of an artist through atmospheric environments.

In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Philosophical 13.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Emotional 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that uses gravity manipulation and atmospheric themes to create a somber, artistic experience.

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 Platformer 21.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Surreal 10.7%, Colorful 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A color-based puzzle-platformer that requires logical thinking and precise movement in a vibrant, stylized world.

From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.4%, Puzzle 18.4%, Surreal 17.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A game centered on the act of painting to reveal the world, perfectly capturing the artistic premise of 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: Hand-drawn 20.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, Stylized 9.6%, Emotional 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, artistic puzzle game that focuses on memory and visual storytelling through beautiful landscapes.

Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Emotional 10.1%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn puzzle-platformer that focuses on ethereal visuals and fluid, soul-guiding mechanics.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.2%, Puzzle 15.5%, Stylized 12%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Colorful 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, stylized puzzle-adventure where you manipulate the world map to progress, matching the creative puzzle design.

The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Philosophical 19.9%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Surreal 10.7%, Stylized 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that emphasizes atmospheric, light-based mechanics and a clean, artistic aesthetic.

A story rich narrative puzzle game in which an artist comes to terms with their grief. Explore an infinitely recursive world of strange fractal beauty and solve mind-bending puzzles. Confront the ineffable and chat with your cat in a search for meaning and hope.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, Philosophical 14.2%, Abstract 13.5%, Puzzle 9.9%, Surreal 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, exploration-heavy puzzle-platformer that plays with perspective and artistic visual themes.

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.3%, Platformer 23.6%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Side Scroller 12%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that features a gorgeous watercolor art style and a poetic, atmospheric narrative.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.5%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Puzzle 15.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, stylized journey that focuses on the emotional weight of travel and environmental storytelling.

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

Why similar: Exploration 45.7%, Adventure 41%, Casual 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, atmospheric exploration game that captures a sense of wonder and artistic simplicity.

A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.3%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Colorful 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11%

The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 8%, Stylized 7.7%

Chromatic Conundrum is a first person puzzle game where you manipulate light. Combine different colors and form shadows to illuminate your way through an enigmatic world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Abstract 14%, Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle 12.2%, Physics 10.9%

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: Puzzle Platformer 27.1%, Philosophical 13.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Atmospheric 9%, Puzzle 8.2%

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.9%, Puzzle 14.4%, Stylized 13.6%, Linear 13.1%, Colorful 10.4%

DOMINO: The Little One, a hand-drawn 2D adventure game, invites you to traverse a realm where the perils of global warming and ecological catastrophe manifest as monstrous entities, and the only weapon at your disposal is your wit and will to make a change.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Abstract 15.5%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 8%

Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Colorful 8.2%

The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Surreal 12.1%, Stylized 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Simulation World - This is a puzzle, story and open world. Feel the vanilla atmosphere as you progress through the puzzles. Rescue the simulation from a virus that wants to destroy the computer world

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Platformer 11%

Blink into a world of after-images, where you can walk on light. Solve puzzles by manipulating lights and blinking between worlds. Explore hand drawn landscapes while uncovering the secrets behind this strange power.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.3%, Physics 15.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

"The Path Home" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle game where you explore a strange world with a girl. Use panels to "flip" black and white tiles and reshape the puzzle world. The girl always searches for the "shortest path to the goal," but avoiding fake goals and reuniting her with the crow is up to you.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.2%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Story Rich 18.8%, 2D 12.3%, Adventure 10.8%

Phonopolis is a story-driven puzzle adventure set in a hand-painted 3D world made of cardboard. Solve a wide variety of playful puzzles and help Felix end the Leader's oppressive influence in a resonant dystopian city inspired by avant-garde art.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.6%, Puzzle 15.9%, Linear 13.3%, Stylized 12%, Story Rich 9.9%

Enter the mysterious world of Skaramazuzu, and get ready to be tested. Meet strange beings and whimsical personalities, face challenges, and solve riddles in a hand-drawn, black and white 2D world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.8%, Surreal 13.2%, Emotional 11.8%, Stylized 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Philosophical 12.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%

Moncage is a unique puzzle adventure game where you explore a fascinating world trapped inside a mysterious cube. With each face displaying a unique scene, you’ll have to leverage the illusions and discover the hidden links to solve the puzzle.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.5%, Abstract 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Surreal 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Traverse mirrors as if they were natural extensions of space to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Reshape your perspective to perform gravity-shifting acrobatics as you jungle-gym through a sprawling environment. You'll never look in a mirror the same way again.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.3%, Abstract 17.1%, Surreal 14.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.

Why similar: Abstract 20.9%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Linear 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.6%

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a whimsical point’n’click adventure with a surrealist story, astounding hand-drawn animations and hilarious puzzles. Mr. Coo is trapped and broken into pieces. But most of all, he has no idea of what’s going on. Is that a giant chicken over there?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.4%, Philosophical 18.1%, Surreal 13.3%, Abstract 12.2%, Puzzle 11.6%

HER TREES : THE PUZZLE HOUSE is a unique point-and-click puzzle game where you move and combine objects to solve puzzles.Uncover the mysteries of this peculiar room.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 30.2%, Puzzle 19.9%, Surreal 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Stylized 9.1%

Art House is a 2D puzzle platformer in which you play as a woman who gets trapped with her children inside the paintings of her recently deceased mother. Navigate through painting rips and use a magical paintbrush to escape and come to terms with your grief.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 12.9%, Stylized 7.8%

"I just want to go home..." A hand-drawn 3D puzzle-platformer. Control Drew find her way back home, through a series of abstract levels requiring you to find invisible paths, gaining color to her black-and-white character as you progress. Featuring unrestricted 2D animation in a 3D environment.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23%, Platformer 18.5%, Puzzle 17.3%, Stylized 12%, Atmospheric 8.4%

2D puzzle platforming adventure with a heavy story about life and psychology told without words.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 68.3%, Adventure 20.4%, 2D 11.3%

Hidden object game in a surreal style. Black and white hand-drawn style. Animated puzzles. Mind blown.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.6%, Abstract 20.2%, Puzzle 16%, Surreal 13.3%, Stylized 10.2%

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Abstract 20.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, Philosophical 17.7%, Surreal 12.5%, Puzzle 12.1%

The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.

Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Puzzle 13.1%, Emotional 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%

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 16.9%, Surreal 15.9%, Emotional 14.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Colorful 10%

Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.

Why similar: Philosophical 17.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Emotional 10.1%, Abstract 9%