Games Like What Comes After

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: Interactive Fiction 41.9%, Philosophical 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Relaxing 7.8%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar hand-drawn aesthetic and focuses on a bittersweet, wordless story of love and loss through point-and-click puzzles.

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Beautiful 18.8% ★, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Emotional 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This deeply personal interactive fiction uses a diary-erasing mechanic to tell a touching story about identity and belonging.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.5%, Emotional 25%, Philosophical 12.6%, Cartoony 12.4%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional, short-form narrative uses a unique blink-detection mechanic to explore the fleeting nature of life and memory.

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Emotional 27.5%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Relaxing 9.2%, Casual 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful side-scrolling adventure that integrates narrative storytelling directly into the platforming mechanics to explore grief and growth.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Casual 9.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, interactive graphic novel that perfectly captures the emotional highs and lows of a relationship through simple, intuitive gameplay.

A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 46.8%, Emotional 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Casual 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic, interactive poem explores the complex relationship between a mother and daughter through dreamlike, emotional sequences.

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 44.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Relaxing 8.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that emphasizes conversation and community, focusing on the personal lives of its characters in a unique setting.

How to Say Goodbye is a beautiful narrative puzzle game inspired by picture books. Reorganize the environment and solve puzzles to help a group of ghosts on their quest to finally move on.

Why similar: Emotional 44.4%, Relaxing 18.7%, Casual 12.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game centered on the afterlife that uses gentle, thoughtful mechanics to help characters process their transition.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Emotional 18.9%, Story Rich 15.2%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic narrative-driven experience that explores the afterlife and memory through a deeply moving, character-focused story.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 48.8%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Relaxing 8.9%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, narrative-heavy puzzle game that uses art to tell a poignant story about passion and memory.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Emotional 28.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Cartoony 13.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Relaxing 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly longer, this management game about guiding spirits to the afterlife captures the same heartwarming and melancholic tone.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.3%, Philosophical 14.3%, Emotional 11.4%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Relaxing 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This conversation-heavy simulator focuses on listening to the personal struggles of others, capturing the same empathetic spirit.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Beautiful 23.9% ★, Female Protagonist 18%, Casual 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing narrative game about fixing objects and, in the process, helping people mend their broken relationships.

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 45.7%, Emotional 16.6%, Cartoony 14.6%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich game that blends daily life with emotional themes through a charming, hand-drawn aesthetic.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Dark Humor 15.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark yet whimsical narrative adventure that focuses on a young protagonist navigating a strange and emotional world.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Emotional 26.3%, Relaxing 13.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal puzzle game that uses time manipulation to reflect on the memories and friendship of two neighbors.

She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 22% ★, Emotional 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Philosophical 10.7%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, hand-drawn adventure that uses poetry and conversation to tell a heartwarming story.

Rocket of Whispers is an award-winning post-apocalyptic adventure that follows two survivors on a journey to launch a space burial for the lost souls of their desolate world. Help them search the snowy wasteland for supplies and the courage to say goodbye.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.3%, Emotional 17.3%, Female Protagonist 17%, Story Rich 8%, Relaxing 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative experience about two people working together to fulfill a final, meaningful wish.

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.8%, Story Rich 18%, Relaxing 14%, Adventure 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, cute, and relaxing adventure game that focuses on exploration and conversation in a whimsical world.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 30.9%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Story Rich 14.8%, Casual 13.5%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative game that tells a life story through the objects you unpack, mirroring the intimate, reflective feel of the seed game.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 47.6%, Emotional 13.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A soul-searching puzzle adventure that tells a wordless story about life, regret, and hope through beautiful, hand-drawn landscapes.

A Mortician's Tale is a short, story-driven game about a mortician tasked with running a funeral home.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, Casual 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-focused game that treats the subject of death with empathy and respect, much like the seed game.

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Beautiful 42.5% ★, Emotional 26.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, first-person exploration game that deals with the sensitive subject of dementia through a deeply personal narrative.

One Day, One Life. Sumire is a magical narrative adventure about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 51%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Relaxing 8.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Casual 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction game about a girl on a one-day journey to find peace, featuring multiple endings and a focus on choices.

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: Emotional 33.7%, Beautiful 25.3% ★, Adventure 15.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A metaphorical exploration of loneliness and mental health that uses a character-driven narrative to guide the player through emotional landscapes.

Make up for lost time with Once Again, If you could travel through time, who’s the first person you’d meet? An interactive story about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present... After meeting her, summer will never be the same again...Who is she, and what journey awaits you?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Emotional 19.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, colorful, and emotional adventure that explores themes of time and connection through a female protagonist.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Multiple Endings 25%, Relaxing 15.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, narrative-driven game that focuses on the quiet, personal interactions of a woman returning to her hometown.

Letters is a fun word puzzle game about friendship, growing up and finding your place in life. Follow Sarah, a shy girl from Switzerland, by moving through her pen pal letters and chat messages. Use the power of words to solve riddles, interact with her friends and decide who she will grow up to be.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.3%, Multiple Endings 27.5%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 7.7%, Casual 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn game where your choices in letters shape the protagonist's life and emotional journey.

In a back-alley cafe, the dead are granted one last night to mingle with the living. Necrobarista follows a dynamic and diverse cast of characters as they navigate Melbourne's hipstery coffee culture, the questionable ethics of necromancy, and the process of letting go.

Why similar: Beautiful 34.4% ★, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel set in a cafe for the dead, exploring the transition between life and the afterlife with a unique, stylish presentation.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Why similar: Beautiful 35.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Casual 6.3%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, visually stunning, and emotionally charged experience that feels like a playable pop album about heartbreak.

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

Why similar: Beautiful 23.7% ★, Philosophical 17.6%, Emotional 12.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.6%, Philosophical 13.2%, Cartoony 12.4%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Emotional 9%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Relaxing 16.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 10.8%

Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.1%, Emotional 16.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 7.3%, Relaxing 6.3%

A cowardly ghost needs your help to find peace. Complete his final wishes, get closer to him, and unravel the mystery of his death as you search for your own freedom in this short, story-driven adventure.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 45.7%, Emotional 19.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Adventure 6%

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 47.7%, Philosophical 17%, Emotional 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Casual 7.1%

Simpler Times is an experiential, interactive meditation that rewards patience and attention with poignant moments that can be replayed like a favorite song.

Why similar: Narration 42.6%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Relaxing 10.5%, Story Rich 9%, Casual 6%

Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

Why similar: Narration 23.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Adventure 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Casual 11.6%

Games can really show someone's personality, don't you think? By way of a simple exploration-based adventure, this data-science game analyzes your actions to estimate your personality.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.3%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Philosophical 12.8%, Emotional 12.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife.

Why similar: Beautiful 24.8% ★, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Emotional 8.8%

Solo is an introspective puzzler set on a gorgeous and surreal archipelago. Reflect on your loving relationships by exploring contemplative, dream-like islands.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Emotional 17.2%, Story Rich 13.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 8.2%

Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.

Why similar: Adventure 40%, Casual 30.1%, Indie 22.7%, Singleplayer 7.1%

A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Emotional 24.4%, Multiple Endings 15%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 7.2%

From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 47%, Emotional 18.6%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 6.9%

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Emotional 21%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Adventure 10.1%

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 56.3%, Emotional 17.2%, Relaxing 7.2%, Story Rich 6.8%, Casual 6.8%

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Multiple Endings 20.8%, Story Rich 19%, Atmospheric 8%, Indie 7.7%

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: Beautiful 38.9% ★, Emotional 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 7.6%

What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 53%, Cartoony 20.4%, Emotional 15.3%, Adventure 6.9%, Atmospheric 4.4%

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: Beautiful 46.6% ★, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Relaxing 4.2%

Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.

Why similar: Cartoony 22.9%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Emotional 17.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Relaxing 8.8%

Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.2%, Emotional 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way! From 8 hours to 8 years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever.

Why similar: Adventure 23%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Emotional 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Indie 14.2%

Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.8%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Adventure 8.2%, Fantasy 7.1%, Casual 7.1%

Your choices affect the destiny of Alice, drastically changing her reality and allowing her to explore alternative destinies by modifying her past. Travel across European cities, meet colourful characters and solve the mystery.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.6%, Beautiful 15.3% ★, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? Schrödinger’s Call is a visual novel that lets you experience the pain and salvation of human connection, as if you were turning the pages of a picture book.

Why similar: Philosophical 30.8%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Emotional 22.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Peaches Interplanetary is a short relaxing game about growing peaches on a spaceship. Explore the ship, talk to trees, drink some tea or coffee, and help Margot prepare for her first day spreading the power of peaches throughout the stars.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 45.4%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Relaxing 10%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.

Why similar: Cartoony 40.3%, Adventure 14.5%, Relaxing 13%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Casual 8.7%

Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.5%, Relaxing 15.6%, Story Rich 13.8%, Casual 11%, Adventure 7.6%

A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.7%, Philosophical 17.3%, Emotional 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Multiple Endings 6.4%