- #1 SelkoMadd
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MaddStudio
Windows
In a kingdom of wonders, a child sets out to save a prince. Behind the colors and the surreal, something lurks. Inverted gravity, teleportation, hidden blocks and levers: shift between two beings bound by the same fate to bend the kingdom to your will.
Why similar: Psychological 23.5%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Mystery 18.7%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #2 CIO
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Q.N gamestudio
Windows
"CIO" is a side-scrolling action adventure puzzle game. What seems like an ordinary day, darkness silently envelops the campus, You play as a pupil "Z", using your wisdom and bravery to solve every puzzle, activate every mechanism, defeat every enemy, and ultimately break free from the dark shroud!
Why similar: 2.5D 25%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Mystery 17%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #3 Lionel the Dragon
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Spec Games
Windows
A dark and Moody 2.5D, story-driven action puzzle game based on a child with a worrying view of the world.
Why similar: 2.5D 20.9%, Mystery 19.3%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #4 FAR: Changing Tides
95% matchVery Positive92% of 5,567 reviews2022
Dev: OkomotivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.
Why similar: 2.5D 23.7%, Post-apocalyptic 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #5 DIVISION
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MOSS² Studio
Windows
DIVISION is a sci-fi adventure game. The whole world bacame strange, the place we live seem to be falling apart.A girl named YI will embark on an incredible journey.
Why similar: 2.5D 30.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Atmospheric 8%
- #6 Timeseeker: Hands of Fate
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Quantum Cat
Windows · Linux
You have the cursed power of seeing when everyone around you will die. In a crumbling post-Soviet town full of secrets, every choice to save someone costs you something. A dark pixel art RPG where a simple act of compassion may have a price - how much are you willing to pay?
Why similar: Psychological 22.5%, Mystery 19.4%, Post-apocalyptic 18%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, RPG 13.4%
- #7 Desert Spirit Grave
94% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Sgull Games
Windows
Desert Spirit Grave is an adventure game through desert and time. Grab your grappling hook and swing trough the stages of ruin. Find the secrets hidden in the runes!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #8 Some Distant Memory
92% matchVery Positive94% of 305 reviews2019
Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Way Down Deep
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A hand-drawn story exploration game set 300 years after the apocalypse. You play an archaeologist named Professor Zay, joined by her companion, ARORA, a centuries-old AI capable of recreating human memories from scanned relics.
Why similar: 2.5D 21.6%, Post-apocalyptic 21.5%, Mystery 17.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #9 Until I Forget Me
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EK Games
Windows
A psychological and atmospheric 2D puzzle-platform adventure. Solve puzzles, explore shifting environments, and follow the traces of your own story among forgotten memories.
Why similar: Psychological 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #10 Finding summer
91% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Vadd gamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Finding summer - a three-dimensional platformer about a kid named Aki, whose nostalgia for the past summer forced him to go on an unforgettable adventure - in search of summer! On the way to his goal, he will meet not only many dangers, but also make new friends.
Why similar: 2.5D 27.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #11 My Father My Son
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blinkclick Games
Windows
Two castaways: a father and son end up on a deserted island after an unexpected storm. The sailboat cruise that was to bring them together turns into a deadly fight for survival. The characters can only count on each other.
Why similar: 2.5D 20.8%, Psychological 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #12 Pacifist Outside
90% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Tommy Langdal Jensen
Windows
Pacifist Outside is a classic cinematic platformer. An uncompromising experience, where failure is frequent and progress is hard-earned. Play as a brave tribal leader, grappling with strange trials and unknown forces, as he makes a spiritual journey through a dark cave.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Mystery 13.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Magic 10.1%
- #13 Art House
88% matchVery Positive94% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Fish StudiosPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
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 26.9%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Psychological 14.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Mystery 11.2%
- #14 Shady Part of Me
89% matchVery Positive94% of 3,357 reviews2020
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Psychological 31.5%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%
- #15 Survive: The Alien Tracing
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ST Productions
Windows
A survival game where you uncover the mystery of the alien civilization "The Fallen of Elun". Navigate a dark world, solve complex puzzles, face hostile creatures, and use many weapons to survive while searching for the truth behind your missing son.
Why similar: Aliens 38.6%, Mystery 21.9%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 4.7%
- #16 Larger Than Light
87% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: 20 Watt Games
Windows · Mac
Traverse shadows by manipulating light in this 2.5D puzzle platform game. Escape a haunted school as the sibling duo: Skia, who can move across other shadows on the wall, and Lux, who can manipulate the size and placement of shadows for his younger sister to platform across.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, 2.5D 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #17 Namsiku: Path of the Fang
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Fox Studio
Windows
Namsiku: Path of the Fang is a 2.5D story-driven adventure game with elements of puzzles, stealth, action, and combat. Join Namsiku, a shaman in search of his daughter, who has been captured by strange beings who want to seize the precious gold used as an offering to receive the blessing of the gods
Why similar: 2.5D 20.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Platformer 9.3%
- #18 DOSMIC
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cheeze
Windows
In a world crawling with colossal beings, a boy named Nero sets out on a journey to find the missing girl, Snoa. Use a variety of movement abilities and the surrounding environment to push forward, and at times confront overwhelming horrors, in this cinematic puzzle-platformer, DOSMIC.
Why similar: 2.5D 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Platformer 11.8%
- #19 Dreams on a Pillow
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rasheed Abueideh
Windows
From an award winning game designer, Dreams on a Pillow is a folk tale based on the true events of the 1948 Nakba. Play as Khadra, a young woman fleeing a massacre in this stealth-puzzle adventure game. From Palestine to Lebanon, join her journey as she endures invasion and perceptual distortion.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Psychological 15.7%, RPG 12.6%, Atmospheric 12%
- #20 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,713 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.7%, Magic 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Mystery 12.6%
- #21 盗梦诡探:神鬼出游
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 猎奇的面具猫Pub: MengChenGame
Windows
Mind Reader: Ghost Trip is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. The story takes place on a remote southern island, where a former detective and current game daily reporter comes to visit, only to be caught up in the murder of a well-known game producer. As the investigation deepens......
Why similar: Psychological 23.9%, 2.5D 23.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Mystery 15.8%, RPG 9.7%
- #22 The Sphere
81% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Michael Lückgen
Windows · Mac
A grieving mechanic. A sphere that fell from the sky. A mystery that was never meant to be found. The Sphere is a short, atmospheric point & click adventure about loss, wonder, and the unknown.
Why similar: 2.5D 31.7%, Aliens 17.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 11.8%, Linear 9.7%
- #23 The Shadow Deal
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paggart Studio
Windows
The Shadow Deal is an epic atmospheric RPG adventure that blends exploration, character progression, mystery, and psychological storytelling. Explore immersive dreamlike worlds, uncover hidden secrets, confront mysterious creatures, and unlock new abilities in search of the confidence he once lost.
Why similar: Psychological 25.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 12.1%, RPG 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #24 The Ruin Wanderer
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Hedgefield
Windows
Somewhere in the Great Desert, an ancient tomb awaits an eager explorer. Can you make it past the traps and escape with the treasure in this short episodic single-player adventure?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Platformer 11.1%
- #25 Deer & Boy
79% matchVery Positive92% of 277 reviews2026
Dev: Lifeline GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.
Why similar: 2.5D 19.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Magic 10.4%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #26 FAR: Lone Sails
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,094 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: 2.5D 22%, Post-apocalyptic 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #27 Goodbye Seoul
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JINO GamesPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Six months before the asteroid strike, and a new beginning. Goodbye Seoul is a narrative puzzle adventure set in a desolate yet hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic Seoul. Will you uncover the truth before time runs out?
Why similar: 2.5D 18%, Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #28 Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue
79% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Starkids Studios
Windows
As Nazi forces take his father, equipped only with his imagination and creativity, Emil goes on a journey to find him. Emil: A Hero's Journey is a Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer, combining intense action and creative puzzle solving. inspired by actual testimonies that took place during WW2.
Why similar: 2.5D 28.2%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #29 Straycloud
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beast Dance
Windows
An island in the sky, the home of a once majestic people, has fallen to earth, its magic run dry. The youngest member of this line must venture to shore in an effort to restore power to the ancient magical technology that kept the island afloat.
Why similar: Psychological 31.9%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Linear 7.1%
- #30 Cold Blooded
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: DJ Cat
Windows
Cold Blooded is a gripping third-person action survival horror game that lets players take the role of Amy, a determined and highly resourceful skilled fighter, who must battle for her life against an alien invasion taking over the planet.
Why similar: Aliens 29.7%, Psychological 19%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Post-apocalyptic 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #31 TOMMYROT
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LMNOP
Windows
A beloved children’s show character has a crisis of consciousness when the facade of his reality cracks and he peers into a darker truth. Vulnerable and alone for the first time, he stumbles forward into the unknown.
Why similar: 2.5D 30%, Puzzle Platformer 26%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Linear 6.8%
- #32 Bewildered
78% matchMixed59% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Unbend StudiosPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Bewildered is a single player combat-adventure game, where you cooperate with a ferocious monster as you expel the deadly corruption and restore your sacred island. Learn to trust and assist each other while facing obstacles and fears, through a vibrant, but dangerous world.
Why similar: Aliens 27%, Action-Adventure 15%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Magic 9.9%
- #33 Loop : Beginning Of Never Ending Journey
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pravin Nikam
Windows
Wake up in a shifting world of forgotten memories that watches you back. Uncover the truth behind a reality where every escape leads to another nightmare. Something is wrong with this world… and somehow, you are part of it. A journey that you may never return from.
Why similar: 2.5D 26.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #34 Khemia
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Circonium Studios
Windows
Khemia is a 2D puzzle-platformer with a technological medieval fantasy theme where you play Oti, a little kid who has been turned into a goat. Jump, kick, dash and ram the enemies who will block your path! Climb up the evil alchemist's tower and defeat her to restore the peace.
Why similar: 2.5D 26.4%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Magic 13.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #35 Minute of Islands
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 975 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Mystery 17%, Post-apocalyptic 14.4%, Story Rich 10%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #36 ORMS
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Rhea Games
Windows · Mac
ORMS - An atmospheric narrative puzzle-adventure where you guide a frightened boy through a surreal island shaped by his childhood fears. Shift between Sam’s terrifying world of shadows and monsters and Kira’s reality of light to solve puzzles and reignite the lighthouse.
Why similar: 2.5D 25.3%, Psychological 16.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Story Rich 10%
- #37 The Event
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lazy Games
Windows
The Event is a first-person psychological horror game that offers immersive gameplay and a rich narrative. Find yourself stuck in mystery and struggle in the dark against paranormal activities, demons from other worlds and much more. Will you be able to find out the truth and return home?
Why similar: Aliens 28.2%, Psychological 26.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #38 Rainbound
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skylight Interactive
Windows
Follow Puddles, a brave little swallow, in this atmospheric 2D platformer. In a world soon perished by extreme weather conditions you'll have to avoid dangerous obstacles and navigate the terrain in your search of a safe haven.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Linear 8.4%
- #39 SPHEROCIOUS
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iwa InteractivePub: TBD
Windows
Play a mutant sloth fighting to reclaim the rainforest in this atmospheric 2.5D puzzle platformer. Roll, bounce, and climb through the uncharted Amazon jungle as you drive out a greedy corporate logging operation!
Why similar: 2.5D 26.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #40 Aftertaste
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team AftertastePub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Aftertaste is a 2.5D indie platformer game where you play as Tami, the tongue of a burned-out chef, Keh, and rediscover her lost passion. Let’s embark on a journey of regaining her taste through adventure and puzzles!
Why similar: 2.5D 35.7%, Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #41 Dream
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: R-Next
Windows
Dream is a 2.5D adventure where Luna explores the dream world while conquering dreamlike mazes by rotating the environments to uncover poem fragments and memories of her late father, seeking the warmth of his lost embrace through non-linear puzzle-solving.
Why similar: 2.5D 35.1%, Action-Adventure 20.6%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 6.3%
- #42 Mannequin
71% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2023
Dev: elvismdPub: elvismd, ivangarcia
Windows
Play as a clothing store worker who is just finishing up her shift and preparing to go home. However, as you make your way towards the exit, the power suddenly goes out, leaving you trapped inside the store.
Why similar: Psychological 25.7%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Mystery 18.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #43 Incredulity
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Joonas RiikonenPub: Nupsu Game Studio
Windows
Descend into mind of detective Zara Moreland in this dark, moody, short, story emphasized adventure game with fixed camera angles. Talk with people from her past, solve old school puzzles and try to figure out what is happening.... or what has happened.
Why similar: Psychological 34.9%, Mystery 22.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #44 Positive! Hapili Link
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catechin Studio
Windows
The superpowered transformation phrase is “Positive! Happy Link!”
Why similar: 2.5D 33.6%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Story Rich 14.8%, Linear 8.7%
- #45 Orphans
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Infinity Gears Studios
Windows
If you like video games about dystopian worlds, don't miss this exciting fusion of adventure, stealth and puzzles that immerses you in an unforgettable experience. Join Victoria on her journey through a dystopian city, where the savage instincts lurk around every corner.
Why similar: 2.5D 20.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Mystery 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #46 Mayak
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nikita Nplus1
Windows · Mac · Linux
A signal from a star // 3571 → 3559 → 3557 → … → 0 // 336 years remain // You and her, staring up at the sky. A hand-drawn sci-fi visual novel about first contact.
Why similar: Aliens 31%, Mystery 18.7%, Psychological 17.5%, Story Rich 12.6%, Linear 8.3%
- #47 Another Sight - Hodge's Journey
72% matchMixed66% of 102 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Great Wall StudiosPub: Fish Eagle
Windows
Take control of Hodge the cat in a brand new, stand-alone prequel story in Another Sight - Hodge's Journey. Tackle new platforming challenges using Hodge's nimble feline skills to solve puzzles and misteries as he travels between the world of dreams and the world of the real.
Why similar: 2.5D 36.1%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Platformer 7.8%
- #48 mossasis
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FutileGames
Windows
Exploring the vast unknown world from a microscopic perspective of moss, embarking on a journey to find an oasis.
Why similar: 2.5D 34.7%, Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Linear 7.8%
- #49 Unknown Presence
69% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Ragdoll Inc
Windows
Unknown Presence is a first-person adventure horror game where you will witness unexplainable phenomena, from floating orbs to unknown beings. You will explore many locations, from caves all the way up to snowy mountains and everything in between.
Why similar: Aliens 51.9%, Mystery 15.4%, Action-Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Adventure 5.5%
- #50 Anti-Sane
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fewjix
Windows
Anti-Sane is a horror puzzle platformer with a charming story to uncover. You play as a wandering soul, able to possess different objects and take control of them. Along the way, you'll encounter strange and unsettling creatures.
Why similar: Mystery 23%, Post-apocalyptic 19.4%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Story Rich 12.2%
- #51 Lost but Lucid
70% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Three-Toed StudiosPub: Three-Toed Studios Inc.
Windows
Lost but Lucid is a platformer set in the dreamscapes of a patient undergoing experimental therapy. Traverse 27 levels seeking secrets and collectables. Sprint, leap, fall, delve, and climb your way out of an unconscious prison. Participate in Time Trial Mode and compete in global Leaderboards.
Why similar: Psychological 22.5%, Platformer 15.7%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 14.5%, Atmospheric 14%
- #52 Valledi
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Constantly Bored StudioPub: Dream Stories
Windows
Dive into a journey of grief and overcoming with Diana and her drone, in search of an ancient legend, passing through mountains, caves, mines, and a lot more in a great adventure filled with challenges.
Why similar: Psychological 27.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
- #53 GREENFIELD
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Six Foot Giraffe
Windows · Mac
GREENFIELD is a story driven puzzle-platformer set in a lonely atmospheric world. Embark the surreal depths of a fractured mind and a forgotten island facility in search of answers to a haunting mystery.
Why similar: 2.5D 27.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Atmospheric 13%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #54 Creeping Clark
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: NeroGameDev
Windows
After escaping her abusive brother, Sophie seeks a fresh start in a remote house in Hawthorn's forest. But strange events unfold, and her unsettling housemate, Elise, may be hiding something. Is it just her anxiety, or is there something more sinister lurking in the shadows?
Why similar: Mystery 23%, Psychological 21.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #55 Rapture - The Beginning
69% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: NightCity Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rapture - The Beginning is an atmospheric adventure puzzle game in which you play as a famous archeologist and explorer who is venturing through an ancient temple in the desert, using his skills to overcome the traps, enemies and all obstacles in his way in search for the great ancient treasure
Why similar: Aliens 21.6%, Mystery 20.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Atmospheric 11%
- #56 Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toybox Games Studios
Windows
Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, an anthropomorphic wombat on her first adventure in the fantasy world, Eridal. Embark on this epic 3rd person action-filled adventure, uncover how this world came to be, and meet new legends that will help shape the future of Eridal!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Action-Adventure 15%, Mystery 14.2%, Magic 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #57 INMOST
67% matchVery Positive91% of 7,287 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Layer GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Psychological 26.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #58 Hardcoded
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Krokozavr Pub: KrokozavrGame
Windows
A surreal 2D action-adventure platformer about a self-aware AI. Travel through unstable games, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, fight enemies, and adapt to the Creator’s interference.
Why similar: 2.5D 23%, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Psychological 12.6%