Games Like Unknown 9: Awakening

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: Female Protagonist 18.8%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Realistic 9.1%

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Narration 17.9%, Stealth 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Emotional 11.2%, Mystery 9.9%

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29%, Action 27.3%, Adventure 24.4%, Third Person 12%, Story Rich 4.4%

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: Cinematic 21.2%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 12.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Alternate History 17.2%, Cinematic 15.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Emotional 8.8%, Third Person 8.4%

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.6%, Emotional 13.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Realistic 11.7%

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Stealth 30.1%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Mystery 16.4%, Realistic 16%, Adventure 6.6%

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Third Person 17.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Combat 11.2%

After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.

Why similar: Stealth 42.6%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Third Person 16.2%, Adventure 5.9%, Action 5.4%

“Westworld Awakening” is a narrative-driven experience played from the perspective of Kate – a host who has attained self-awareness. To survive a dangerous underworld where no one and nothing is what it seems, you must overcome an entire world designed to destroy and enslave you.

Why similar: Narration 30.6%, Realistic 21.8%, Adventure 17.5%, Action 16.5%, Story Rich 13.6%

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.3%, Emotional 13.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Third Person 11.2%, Mystery 10.8%

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29%, Third Person 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Action 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.5%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city.

Why similar: Stealth 23.9%, Alternate History 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Emotional 8%

Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.

Why similar: Stealth 20.2%, Emotional 12%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Third Person 11.4%, Narration 10.5%

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Why similar: Cinematic 36.5%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action-Adventure 16%, Story Rich 13.1%, Action 6.1%

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced stealth platformer game where you become Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race. Harness mystical shadow powers, high-tech gadgets and avoid or kill to uncover the truth about your past and the key to saving a dying, morally grey universe.

Why similar: Stealth 35.4%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Third Person 10.7%, Story Rich 7%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.2%, Cinematic 19.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.2%

A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.8%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Third Person 14.7%, Combat 8.5%

Venture into Lovecraft’s legendary Dreamlands and join an epic struggle to save humanity. Master occult powers, unique weapons, and special combat abilities to vanquish powerful enemies. Explore, adventure, survive, and find a way to break the curse that threatens the waking world.

Why similar: Stealth 25.8%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Third Person 14%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Combat 10.3%

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.7%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Third Person 18.3%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Story Rich 9.1%

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32%, Lore-Rich 23.8%, Cinematic 16.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Action 7.7%

A twisted psychological thriller and an original story set in the SCP universe. As an employee of the SCP Foundation, test artificially created paranormal events, solve puzzles, interact with anomalies, and uncover the secrets of the Replication Division.

Why similar: Alternate History 27.9%, Cinematic 18.3%, Female Protagonist 13%, Mystery 11.3%, Realistic 10.6%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Cinematic 14.6%, Third Person 12.2%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Realistic 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Action-Adventure 27.2%, Story Rich 14.4%, Psychological Horror 11%, Action 8.3%

Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.

Why similar: Stealth 21.6%, Cinematic 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Third Person 10.6%

A narrative-driven exploration game where your choices shape the outcome as you traverse an ancient temple and confront the fate of an Old God's eternal slumber.

Why similar: Cinematic 43.6%, Action-Adventure 21.8%, Realistic 13%, 3D 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%

In a desolate and ominous world, a young girl faces dark creatures that lurk in every shadow. With each step, the danger grows. But there is only one rule: stay awake.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.6%, Stealth 17.5%, Third Person 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Linear 11.8%

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Mystery 23.9%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 8.7%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.3%, Cinematic 21.7%, Mystery 18.4%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9%

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: Cinematic 26.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Third Person 14.4%, Action-Adventure 14%

BEHIND EVERY WAR IS A TRUTH YOU WERE NEVER MEANT TO KNOW

Why similar: Stealth 70.3%, Action 29.7%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Stealth 25.4%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.7%, Narration 19.6%, Third Person 15.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 10%, Action 9.5%

Experience the not-so-ordinary life of a young institutionalized woman in the 1950’s. Amidst the daily struggles and overbearing loneliness, she often sees things that others do not. However, as the imaginary begins to seep into reality, she realizes she may not be as crazy as she once thought.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.9%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Third Person 14.2%, Realistic 10.2%

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: Alternate History 36.5%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Mystery 18.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Action 6.8%

Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.8%, Realistic 12.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Combat 12%

You’re Sophie, a young blind girl who sees through her teddy bear’s eyes. Escape your captors and uncover the evil history of the dark mansion you desperately seek to escape in this unique, atmospheric horror puzzle/adventure game.

Why similar: Stealth 19.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Third Person 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Emotional 9.2%

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Third Person 26%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Action 6.8%

Wield your high-tech umbrella to take down Italy’s last mafia family while evading capture by your own agency in this thrilling third-person action-adventure shooter.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Third Person 14.2%, Linear 10.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

A dark history comes calling in this "African Mythology meets Survival-Horror and Souls-like" experience! You play as the soldier who mysteriously ends up in a supernatural realm, of which her only way out is to partake in an ancient ritual... or so she believes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.6%, Third Person 16.5%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Realistic 15.2%, Mystery 9.2%

FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.

Why similar: Politics 24.4% ★, Cinematic 16%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Realistic 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.7%, Lore-Rich 31.5%, Adventure 10%, Action 7.7%, Singleplayer 6.1%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.2%, Third Person 20.8%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Sofie: The Echoes™ is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure where you guide Sofie, a determined mother, through combat, exploration, and puzzles in a dark world, unraveling secrets in a quest to save her family.

Why similar: Cinematic 20%, Narration 13.5%, Emotional 12.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10%

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.1%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 9.7%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Stealth 29%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Third Person 16.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Story Rich 9.5%

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 33.9%, Female Protagonist 33.3%, Story Rich 22.6%, Action 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Third Person 19.9%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Combat 12.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

Wake up and embrace your new powers. In this Bullet Hell Fast-FPS, dare to take on mystical creatures to defeat the God Raj. Nirvana awaits...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Narration 20.9%, Mystery 19.1%, Realistic 13.7%, Action 7.5%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Stealth 21.6%, Cinematic 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Third Person 9.7%, Combat 9.4%

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.4%, Action-Adventure 21.1%, Third Person 18.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, 3D 9.3%

You, a normal working Joe, decide to try to solve the mystery of the missing girl... Will you make it out alive? A horror game filled with mystery!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 14.8%, Linear 13.6%, Realistic 13.1%, Adventure 11%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Narration 19.3%, Lore-Rich 17.7%, Cinematic 15%, Emotional 13.9%, Third Person 12.5%

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.3%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Realistic 11.5%, Third Person 11.2%

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 57.6%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Singleplayer 5.1%