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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Indie.

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Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.

Reviews: Mixed — 63% — of 1,349 reviews
Released: 2015-05-11
Developer: Swordtales
Publisher: Versus Evil
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

Overview

Toren is a uniquely surreal and atmospheric puzzle-adventure that captures the feeling of a mythic, solitary journey through a shifting, vertical world. These recommendations prioritize games that emphasize artistic visual direction, environmental storytelling, and meditative exploration, ensuring you find similar experiences that balance puzzle-solving with a strong sense of wonder.

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  1. #1 RiME
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 5,159 reviews2017
    Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 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 32.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Puzzle 12.4%, Fantasy 7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the atmospheric, wordless storytelling and puzzle-exploration found in Toren perfectly.

  2. #2 GRIS
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,692 reviews2018
    Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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: Female Protagonist 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Indie 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A stunningly artistic platformer that relies on emotional visual storytelling and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.

  3. #3 Etherborn
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 444 reviews2019
    Dev: Altered MatterPub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title features gravity-defying puzzle-platforming that captures the surreal, vertical exploration found in Toren.

  4. #4 Aspire: Ina's Tale
    95% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
    Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Puzzle Platformer 31.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Puzzle 6%

    Why You'll Like It: This surreal puzzle-platformer shares the focus on a female protagonist navigating a strange, tower-like environment.

  5. #5 Journey
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 37,187 reviews2020
    Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.5%, Adventure 23.7%, Atmospheric 20.5%, Indie 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Like Toren, this game focuses on a solitary, meditative journey through a mysterious and ancient landscape.

  6. #6 Contrast
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 5,616 reviews2013
    Dev: Compulsion Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 34%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 9.5%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique shadow-shifting mechanic that creates a surreal, puzzle-heavy atmosphere similar to Toren.

  7. #7 Child of Light
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
    Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, RPG 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in a dreamlike, artistic world that feels like a fairy tale come to life.

  8. #8 Sable
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 6,173 reviews2021
    Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 33%, Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Puzzle 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on exploration and climbing within a vast, stylized world that emphasizes the journey over combat.

  9. #9 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 8,630 reviews2014
    Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Indie 11.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 11%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines atmospheric platforming with cultural storytelling to create a meaningful and solitary experience.

  10. #10 AER Memories of Old
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
    Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Adventure 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Indie 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the freedom of exploration and a relaxing, ethereal atmosphere that encourages discovery.

  11. #11 Unravel
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 5,395 reviews2020
    Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.4%, Adventure 20.9%, Puzzle 13.4%, Atmospheric 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses environmental storytelling to convey a deeply personal and atmospheric narrative.

  12. #12 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,644 reviews2012
    Dev: CapybaraPub: Capybara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.6%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Adventure 18%, Indie 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A landmark indie title that prioritizes its unique, stylized aesthetic and a legendary, atmospheric soundtrack.

  13. #13 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
    Dev: Ember Lab
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.5%, Adventure 20%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Fantasy 8.9%, Action 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A beautiful adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a focus on restoring balance to a corrupted, mystical world.

  14. #14 Candle
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,172 reviews2016
    Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29%, Adventure 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Indie 15.9%, Puzzle 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct hand-painted art style and challenging puzzles that reward careful observation of the environment.

  15. #15 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 41,204 reviews2013
    Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

    Why similar: Adventure 30.1%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Indie 12%, Puzzle 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a poignant, wordless narrative experience that relies on unique mechanics to tell a powerful story.

  16. #16 Teslagrad
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2013
    Dev: Rain Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.6%, Indie 15.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Adventure 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses environmental clues and unique physics-based mechanics to guide the player through a mysterious tower.

  17. #17 Nihilumbra
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,981 reviews2013
    Dev: BeautiFun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 15%, Puzzle 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses color-based mechanics to traverse a haunting world.

  18. #18 FAR: Lone Sails
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,500 reviews2018
    Dev: Okomotive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 33.3%, Adventure 18.1%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Indie 11.1%, Puzzle 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric journey that focuses on maintaining your vessel while traversing a desolate, beautiful world.

  19. #19 Another Sight - Definitive Edition
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 184 reviews2018
    Dev: Lunar Great Wall StudiosPub: Fish Eagle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A teenager who has lost her sight and a mysterious cat team up in a surreal fantasy adventure into the unexpected, weaving a tale that brings together some of the world’s greatest minds: Monet, Tesla, Edison and other historical cultural icons.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure featuring a female protagonist and a unique perspective on a surreal, historical setting.

  20. #20 Silence
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,695 reviews2016
    Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

    Why similar: Adventure 48.5%, Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Indie 6%, Puzzle 4%

    Why You'll Like It: A visually striking adventure game that transports players to a dreamlike world filled with mystery and emotion.

  21. #21 Omno
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.3%, Adventure 17.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Indie 10.1%, Puzzle 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, atmospheric journey through ancient lands filled with puzzles and gentle creature encounters.

  22. #22 Trine Enchanted Edition
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,752 reviews2009
    Dev: Frozenbyte
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Fantasy 9.2%, Puzzle 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that emphasizes teamwork and environmental manipulation within a vibrant, fantasy setting.

  23. #23 Hob
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 5,495 reviews2017
    Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.2%, Adventure 24.1%, Indie 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Puzzle 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a wordless, puzzle-filled exploration experience in a world that shifts and changes as you interact with it.

  24. #24 Lake Ridden
    81% 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: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Adventure 28.5%, Indie 19.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that emphasizes atmosphere and mystery in a beautiful, isolated setting.

  25. #25 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 6,752 reviews2016
    Dev: Fishing Cactus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.9%, Adventure 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Indie 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure where the world unfolds like an origami book as you explore and solve puzzles.

  26. #26 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 103 reviews2020
    Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
    Windows

    Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Adventure 13%, Indie 12%, Female Protagonist 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A colorful, puzzle-heavy platformer that focuses on manipulating the environment to progress through a strange world.

  27. #27 Blue Fire
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
    Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

    Why similar: Adventure 26%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Fantasy 17.8%, Indie 15.8%, Singleplayer 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that emphasizes challenging movement and exploration within a surreal, void-like kingdom.

  28. #28 Ageless
    78% matchMixed56% of 402 reviews2020
    Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 28%, Puzzle Platformer 25.4%, Adventure 17%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Indie 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer where the ability to manipulate age adds a unique layer of complexity to the exploration.

  29. #29 Macrotis: A Mother's Journey
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2019
    Dev: Proud DinosaursPub: Orsam Information Technologies
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 15%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%

  30. #30 Amphora
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2014
    Dev: Moondrop
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 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: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.6%

  31. #31 Mages of Mystralia
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,481 reviews2017
    Dev: Borealys Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.2%, Adventure 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Indie 11.2%, Fantasy 6.9%

  32. #32 Distortions
    77% matchMixed59% of 215 reviews2018
    Dev: Among Giants
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.2%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%, RPG 8.2%

  33. #33 Munin
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 993 reviews2014
    Dev: GojiraPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.2%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 12%, Puzzle 8.8%

  34. #34 Luna Sky
    76% matchMixed61% of 229 reviews2015
    Dev: Vovoid Media Technologies ABPub: KISS ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Momentum-driven old school platformer with modern graphics & physics with a focus on exploration. Offers precision and on later levels a lot of speed. Each world brings new abilities & gameplay

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.7%, Adventure 26.2%, Indie 19.7%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 6.5%

  35. #35 TRI: Of Friendship and Madness
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 506 reviews2014
    Dev: Rat King Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Find a way through the towers and dungeons of TRI by solving puzzles, climbing impossible ascents and reflecting light-rays. The mystical TRI will let you create your own paths in this strange world – just try not to lose your mind when you're falling upside down!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Puzzle 11.9%

  36. #36 Niko: Through The Dream
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 229 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio Paint
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Adventure 30.4%, Puzzle Platformer 27.9%, Indie 19.2%, Puzzle 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.8%

  37. #37 The Way
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,295 reviews2016
    Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.9%, Adventure 26.8%, Indie 15.1%, Action 6.5%, Atmospheric 6%

  38. #38 Forward to the Sky
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 2,217 reviews2015
    Dev: Animu Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Reveal the story of the sky tower! Forward to the Sky is a third person action adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.6%, Adventure 20.7%, Indie 11.5%, Action 7.4%, RPG 7.2%

  39. #39 Ittle Dew
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,336 reviews2013
    Dev: Ludosity
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.9%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 14.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

  40. #40 Iconoclasts
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 34%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 10.9%

  41. #41 Alwa's Awakening
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.3%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  42. #42 Neva
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
    Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%

  43. #43 Lili: Child of Geos - Complete Edition
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 976 reviews2014
    Dev: BitMonster, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 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: Female Protagonist 49%, Adventure 23.5%, Indie 12%, RPG 6.4%, Fantasy 5.1%

  44. #44 Sonority
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Hanging Gardens InteractivePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.3%, Adventure 15.7%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Puzzle 14.6%, Indie 7.6%

  45. #45 Röki
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 reviews2020
    Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Fantasy 9%

  46. #46 Tulpa
    73% matchMixed55% of 259 reviews2015
    Dev: Encryptique
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 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: Puzzle Platformer 31.4%, Indie 20.5%, Adventure 15.4%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Puzzle 11.6%

  47. #47 Seasons after Fall
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,134 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: Puzzle Platformer 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Adventure 17%, Indie 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%

  48. #48 Ever Forward
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2020
    Dev: Pathea Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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

    Why similar: Adventure 33.2%, Indie 23.9%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Puzzle 7.4%

  49. #49 A Rose in the Twilight
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 514 reviews2017
    Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.9%, Puzzle Platformer 33.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Puzzle 6%

  50. #50 BOOR
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 231 reviews2017
    Dev: DazlogStudioPub: BadLand Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    BOOR is a 2D puzzle-platformer game, where you play as a girl with the ability to multiply herself, stranded on Eden, a beautiful but strange world, full of challenging puzzles with platforming elements and a refreshing gameplay.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.1%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 10.2%, Puzzle 7.2%

  51. #51 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 227 reviews2021
    Dev: Monochrome ParisPub: Hatinh Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.4%, Female Protagonist 28.8%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 8.5%, Puzzle 7.3%

  52. #52 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
    71% matchMixed64% of 246 reviews2016
    Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!

    Why similar: Adventure 29.4%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Puzzle 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%

  53. #53 Whispering Willows
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,862 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: Female Protagonist 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 27.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Indie 8.4%

  54. #54 Forgotton Anne
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,988 reviews2018
    Dev: Throughline Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.4%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Fantasy 10.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Indie 7.8%

  55. #55 Toran
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2019
    Dev: Really Interactive
    Windows

    In this sci-fi puzzle adventure "short game" you are a scientist, stranded on a distant moon during an expedition to investigate alien remains. After finding a strange platform, what seemed to be a one way trip might turn into an intergalactic odyssey.

    Why similar: Adventure 29%, Indie 27%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Puzzle 7%

  56. #56 Praey for the Gods
    65% matchVery Positive81% of 3,071 reviews2021
    Dev: No Matter Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Puzzle Platformer 29.8%, Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Fantasy 5.8%

  57. #57 Home is Where One Starts...
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 712 reviews2015
    Dev: David Wehle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.5%, Adventure 24.3%, Indie 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%

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