Games Like The Search

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Narration 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Surreal 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, narrative-heavy first-person puzzle game that shares the same sense of mysterious, atmospheric exploration.

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 22.7%, Surreal 16.1%, Relaxing 9.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game set in a vibrant, surreal world that rewards careful observation and exploration.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 19.7%, Narration 16.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, First-Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Search, this game uses a surreal, first-person perspective to tell a deeply emotional and artistic story.

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: Surreal 29.8%, Puzzle 16.2%, Exploration 16.1%, Mystery 10.1%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the artistic, surreal nature of the seed game by tasking players with revealing a world through creative interaction.

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

Why similar: Narration 19.8%, Surreal 19.3%, Psychological 14.5%, Puzzle 9.6%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A perspective-based puzzle game that emphasizes art and reality-bending mechanics, mirroring the surreal world-building of the seed game.

Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Hidden Object 18.7%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed, first-person puzzle-adventure that focuses on exploring a mysterious, atmospheric environment.

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24.1%, Point & Click 16.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Escape Room 11.4% ★, Puzzle 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features intricate, tactile puzzles and a focus on uncovering secrets within a beautifully realized, historical setting.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Mystery 25.9%, Exploration 16.2%, First-Person 15.6%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly atmospheric, first-person exploration experience focused on uncovering a story through environmental clues.

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Philosophical 16.9%, Hidden Object 16%, Surreal 15.3%, Point & Click 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click puzzle game that uses a beautiful art style to tell a poignant, emotional story.

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Narration 17.5%, Hidden Object 17.2%, Point & Click 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Relaxing 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that uses objects and memories to piece together a life story, echoing the narrative depth of the seed game.

Maquette is a first-person recursive puzzle game that takes you into a world where every building, plant, and object are simultaneously tiny and staggeringly huge.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.6%, First-Person 20.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This recursive, surreal puzzle game uses perspective and scale to create an intimate, story-driven experience.

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: Hidden Object 18.8%, Narration 14.9%, Surreal 13.8%, Point & Click 12.6%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, photography-based puzzle game with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and artistic visual storytelling.

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: Puzzle 31.5%, Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, hand-drawn puzzle game that relies on surreal imagery and thoughtful connections to progress the narrative.

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Why similar: Narration 21.3%, Surreal 21.2%, Psychological 15%, Puzzle 12%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person puzzle game that plays with perspective and reality, much like the dreamlike logic of the seed game.

Welcome to The Pillar! Escape room game leading throughout mystery islands. Solve dozens of puzzles in the first-person adventure.

Why similar: Escape Room 23.1% ★, Hidden Object 14.9%, Narration 14.2%, Relaxing 9%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, first-person exploration game that focuses on solving puzzles within a mysterious and colorful environment.

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Surreal 13%, Puzzle 13%, Female Protagonist 10%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, diorama-style puzzle game that explores themes of memory and mystery through a unique visual perspective.

A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.

Why similar: Story Rich 29%, Colorful 20.4%, Exploration 19.5%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, surreal journey that prioritizes artistic expression and narrative discovery over traditional challenge.

Will you be able to break the vicious circle? Can you regain control? Experience the surreal adventure filled with many puzzles and psychedelic visions.

Why similar: Escape Room 21% ★, Surreal 14.6%, Narration 12.9%, Point & Click 11.4%, Hidden Object 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person adventure that leans heavily into dreamlike logic and escape-room style puzzle mechanics.

The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

Why similar: Philosophical 17.6%, Narration 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Relaxing 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, atmospheric puzzle game that uses music and art to explore themes of grief and connection.

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: Puzzle 28.9%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Mystery 17.4%, Adventure 13.5%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-adventure that combines a mysterious narrative with atmospheric exploration in a natural setting.

You find yourself shipwrecked on a beautiful unsunken island that was once part of Atlantis. Explore the mysteries of the island, and solve unique puzzles to enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis.

Why similar: Narration 16.6%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Philosophical 10.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy puzzle game that features a mysterious, colorful island filled with intricate mechanical devices.

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Narration 17.9%, Surreal 13.5%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging first-person puzzle game that emphasizes deep exploration and understanding of a mysterious, isolated world.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.7%, Surreal 11.4%, Exploration 11.1%, First-Person 10.7%, Mystery 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, first-person walking simulator that focuses on exploration and the beauty of a surreal afterlife.

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Surreal 19.7%, Puzzle 16.1%, Exploration 14.3%, Mystery 12.7%, First-Person 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style first-person puzzle game that transports players to a surreal, alien world filled with deep environmental storytelling.

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.7%, Exploration 20.4%, Point & Click 14.4%, First-Person 12.4%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential first-person puzzle-exploration game that defined the genre of uncovering stories through environmental discovery.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.9%, Puzzle 19.2%, Casual 17%, Adventure 15.9%, Relaxing 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer set in a surreal, minimalist world that focuses on exploration and uncovering the protagonist's past.

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

Why similar: First-Person 23.5%, Puzzle 23.1%, Exploration 22.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person narrative adventure that focuses on exploring memories and solving puzzles to reconstruct a fractured story.

Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

Why similar: Exploration 33.7%, First-Person 20.2%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Colorful 11.7%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, surreal exploration game where you reveal the environment using a lidar scanner, creating a striking visual experience.

A short hidden object adventure about doing things later. Search, find, and don't lose yourself.

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.3%, Point & Click 22.6%, Surreal 19.6%, Psychological 14.8%, Casual 5.8%

Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.4%, Point & Click 17.2%, Female Protagonist 16%, Puzzle 11.2%, Relaxing 9.1%

Find the Philosopher's Stone!

Why similar: Hidden Object 36.7%, Point & Click 18.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, Mystery 7%

Pneuma: Breath of Life forces you to think outside the box through a narrated story of self-discovery, whilst exploring the ontological mystery of the breath of life. Features award winning voice actor 'Jay Britton' as Pneuma.

Why similar: Narration 48.3%, Puzzle 24%, First-Person 19.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical, first-person puzzle game that uses the environment and perspective to challenge the player's perception.

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: Surreal 25.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Narration 14.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

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: Escape Room 29.3% ★, Surreal 15.7%, Point & Click 15.6%, Psychological 11.2%, Puzzle 8.7%

Discover the truth about the legacy of ancient gods!

Why similar: Hidden Object 36.3%, Point & Click 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Story Rich 7.2%, Casual 6.9%

Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather.

Why similar: Narration 18%, Hidden Object 13.2%, Relaxing 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, Puzzle 9.4%

In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt

Why similar: Hidden Object 21.2%, Point & Click 17%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Relaxing 9.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Dive into the fantastic world of adventure hidden object quest. Sonya: The Great Adventure is a colorful game with animated cut scenes that are professionally voiced over. This is a touching story of the eternal struggle between the light and the dark.

Why similar: Hidden Object 28%, Point & Click 18.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 7.6%

Relax, empty your mind, activate your senses and step into the hypnotic adventure of the Path to Mnemosyne in the quest for the lost memories.

Why similar: Surreal 21.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Psychological 13.9%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Puzzle 11.1%

Escape from the Shadow Land!

Why similar: Hidden Object 38%, Point & Click 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Casual 6.4%

What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.

Why similar: Point & Click 14.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 10.5%

Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner?

Why similar: Hidden Object 19.5%, Point & Click 19.1%, Narration 15.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 10.9%

Oniria Crimes is an interactive noir novel with point & click mechanics. Explore crime scenes in a dreamlike world where objects are the only witnesses. Six cases, a hidden conspiracy. Only you can uncover the truth behind the crimes of Oniria.

Why similar: Philosophical 20.8%, Narration 14.2%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Point & Click 10.7%, Psychological 9.8%

Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!

Why similar: Hidden Object 36.9%, Point & Click 19%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Puzzle 8.1%, Mystery 6.5%

Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.6%, Point & Click 17.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Casual 8.5%

Use your sharp eye and brave heart to stop a dark wizard in Myths of Orion — a richly illustrated Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.

Why similar: Hidden Object 20.7%, Point & Click 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Puzzle 8.1%, Exploration 8%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Hidden Object 21.4%, Point & Click 17.3%, Surreal 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Exploration 9.9%

Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors.

Why similar: Hidden Object 34.3%, Point & Click 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Puzzle 9%, Mystery 8.8%

Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?

Why similar: Philosophical 30.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Relaxing 12.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Exploration 8.3%

Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.

Why similar: Escape Room 18.7% ★, Surreal 12.7%, Hidden Object 12.3%, Point & Click 11.7%, Puzzle 6.7%

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.1%, Surreal 16.7%, Relaxing 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Puzzle 9.4%

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: Narration 19.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, Mystery 11%, Exploration 10.4%

Find the philosopher's stone and save your mentor!

Why similar: Hidden Object 34.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, Casual 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Puzzle 8.7%

Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.

Why similar: Surreal 36.9%, Puzzle 15.3%, Exploration 14.1%, First-Person 10.4%, Colorful 9.3%

Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!

Why similar: Hidden Object 38.8%, Point & Click 21.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Puzzle 7.5%, Casual 5.2%

Niko is a spiritual journey through the dreams, where adventure, puzzles and mysteries come together in an oneiric and minimalist world. Dare to dream!

Why similar: Puzzle 40.8%, First-Person 21.4%, Adventure 20.6%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%

A cozy hidden objects adventure in Wonderland. Colorful 360-degree scenery, animation, and 3D visual effects will make your adventure vivid and fun! Scroll, zoom, use hints; no stress, just exploration.

Why similar: Hidden Object 28.2%, Point & Click 21.9%, Relaxing 11.4%, Puzzle 9%, Colorful 8.2%

Take a deep breath and find your fiancée who went missing in the dark abyss of the ocean.

Why similar: Hidden Object 40.1%, Point & Click 19.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Puzzle 9.9%, Mystery 6.1%

Discover the secret Buried Kingdom!

Why similar: Hidden Object 36.8%, Point & Click 21.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Casual 7.5%, Puzzle 6.3%