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Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Indie 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Casual 13%

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Indie 37.9%, Casual 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Nature 14.8%

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: Casual 43%, Indie 32.3%, Drama 18%, Story Rich 6.7%

my brother lives in a canyon is a short adventure game about two brothers reminiscing over short-wave radios.

Why similar: Casual 57.1%, Indie 16.6%, Drama 13.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

A branching folktale misadventure about a trio of large, bearded fishermen. Shape a custom tale that begins again where it ends, through waters where lurk creatures from Scandinavian folklore.

Why similar: Casual 47.8%, Indie 34.1%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Story Rich 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

Why similar: Casual 44.8%, Indie 34%, Nature 21.2%

Suspicious Downpour is a very short single-player comedy horror experience about getting stuck in a storm while out camping. Sit in your tent with your trusty flashlight in the calm rain and just relax. Just be warned If you look for trouble you might find it.

Why similar: Casual 48%, Comedy 27.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.

Why similar: Casual 39.1%, Indie 32.2%, Nature 18.9%, Atmospheric 5.1%, Story Rich 4.8%

Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.

Why similar: Nature 51.4%, Story Rich 25.3%, Atmospheric 23.3%

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

Why similar: Indie 46.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Casual 11%, Atmospheric 7.9%

'Chasing Light' is the story of the seven days of exploring the physical properties of a game and uncovering an inner world of human beings and society. Have a weird trip!

Why similar: Indie 84.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Story Rich 3.6%, Atmospheric 3.2%

This is a story about an ordinary family spending time at home during the rain.

Why similar: Casual 49%, Indie 42.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Story Rich 3.4%

Campfire Cooking is a puzzle game about relaxing moments in nature, as you prepare meals over a warm fire. Follow a family's vacation to beautiful and exotic hiking trails. Listen to stories, toast marshmallows, simmer fondue or play with magnets until each meal is ready to eat.

Why similar: Casual 59.1%, Indie 40.9%

Existential Nature Simulation

Why similar: Casual 46.1%, Indie 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Nature 4.7%

Life on the Hook - is a short story about the life of a lonely fisherman named Hrafn, who lives his life in a small house on a lake with a dock and an old boat.

Why similar: Drama 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 29.8%, Story Rich 19.3%, Atmospheric 19.3%

Pluviophile is a very short experience about the mood of rain in the woods.

Why similar: Indie 44.3%, Casual 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Nature 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%

The Campsite is a short, modern point-and-click adventure that retains the spirit of classic graphic adventures. With around 60 minutes of gameplay, it’s perfect for casual players and newcomers alike, offering an accessible and enjoyable experience that’s easy to pick up and play anytime.

Why similar: Nature 43.3%, Comedy 40.3%, Story Rich 16.4%

Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.

Why similar: Casual 48%, Indie 33.7%, Story Rich 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Casual 69.3%, Story Rich 19.1%, Atmospheric 11.6%

discover Worlds and characters, laugh cry and find the meaning of life

Why similar: Casual 47.7%, Indie 38.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Comedy 3.6%, Story Rich 2.2%

Based on Colin Thiele's 1964 children’s book of the same name, Storm Boy takes place on the beaches of South Australia near the mouth of the Murray River, where the titular protagonist rescues orphaned pelican chicks, one of whom later becomes the child’s pet and faithful companion, Mr. Percival.

Why similar: Casual 52.1%, Indie 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Story Rich 2.9%

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.

Why similar: Casual 47.9%, Indie 29.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%

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: Casual 44.6%, Indie 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Story Rich 3.8%

Fireside is an uplifting narrative experience about a journey, and the breaks that follow it. Make friends, trade and chat at the campfire, weave connections, and explore a serene magic-filled world.

Why similar: Comedy 46.7%, Story Rich 28.2%, Atmospheric 25.1%

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

Why similar: Casual 43.4%, Indie 37.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Atmospheric 4.4%, Story Rich 3.9%

In Drizzlepath you are set on a journey to the top of the Mountain of Fire. It aims to be an atmospheric, relaxed and enigmatic experience. Downloadable soundtrack included.

Why similar: Casual 36%, Indie 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Comedy 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.7%

OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.

Why similar: Casual 41.5%, Indie 33.7%, Nature 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Casual 46%, Indie 25.3%, Nature 21.6%, Story Rich 7.1%

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

Why similar: Nature 36.4%, Great Soundtrack 31.3%, Story Rich 16.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%

The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.

Why similar: Indie 61.3%, Story Rich 20.4%, Atmospheric 18.3%

KOI is an award-winning exploration adventure game that details the story of a small koi on a grand adventure

Why similar: Casual 56%, Indie 44%

An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!

Why similar: Indie 36.1%, Casual 35.2%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.3%

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Why similar: Casual 43.4%, Indie 26%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 13.4%

Little Brother Jim alternates between the jeep parking game, and Paul's journey up to the hill.

Why similar: Casual 53.1%, Drama 16.4%, Nature 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Story Rich 7.7%

Guide a flock of birds on a playful journey across the sky.

Why similar: Indie 69%, Casual 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%

Go fishing, talk by a cozy campfire, and even hold hands with Marisa Kirisame from the Touhou Project as you go out with her in this short and cozy visual novel!

Why similar: Casual 92.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a Narrative-Adventure game about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny.

Why similar: Indie 52.4%, Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Story Rich 55.6%, Atmospheric 44.4%

Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...

Why similar: Casual 42.2%, Indie 38.3%, Nature 19.4%

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: Casual 78.2%, Story Rich 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%

An open-world adventure with puzzle elements and a minimalist aesthetic. Bokida takes place on a dormant, seemingly monochromatic world of light that gradually reveals its beauty. Experience freedom while exploring a peaceful, intriguing environment.

Why similar: Indie 67.7%, Great Soundtrack 32.3%

Travel to northern Norway, solve puzzles using a mysterious, magical bracelet and make new friends on your journey to discover the past - and yourself!

Why similar: Indie 75.9%, Story Rich 15%, Atmospheric 9.1%

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Indie 32.2%, Casual 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Comedy 15.9%, Story Rich 8%

Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.

Why similar: Casual 50.5%, Indie 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Story Rich 3%

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Indie 29.9%, Casual 21%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Nature 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%

A circus troupe comes to Yomogi Town, a rural town in Japan situated between mountains and the ocean. As the son of the circus ringmaster, enjoy a special summer filled with wholesome adventures!

Why similar: Atmospheric 60.6%, Story Rich 39.4%

Childhood friends reunite after spending a long time apart, revisiting old memories and rekindling their friendship. However, something beyond their control will ruin this reunion.

Why similar: Casual 36.3%, Drama 23.1%, Nature 18.4%, Story Rich 12%, Atmospheric 10.3%

A short story about how grandpa went to the store for bread.

Why similar: Casual 41.5%, Indie 35.9%, Story Rich 17.8%, Atmospheric 4.7%

A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.

Why similar: Casual 79.9%, Atmospheric 13%, Story Rich 7.2%

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Indie 34%, Casual 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Comedy 17.2%, Story Rich 10.1%

Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.

Why similar: Casual 59.6%, Nature 29.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

The Deep Forest tells a classical tale of searching for family. Players will experience the changing seasons throughout the game and explore enchanting scenes depicting each season.

Why similar: Casual 38%, Indie 30.5%, Nature 16.6%, Drama 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Morok is interactive visual novel with a northern mood

Why similar: Casual 45.6%, Indie 39.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Story Rich 3.1%

Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.

Why similar: Drama 34.8%, Story Rich 30.6%, Atmospheric 20.2%, Indie 14.4%

Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!

Why similar: Indie 80.5%, Story Rich 19.5%

Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!

Why similar: Casual 50.6%, Nature 24%, Comedy 18.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%

TREE tells a story of a relationship between a boy and his tree. What starts off as a simple connection, over time it grows into something deeper.

Why similar: Casual 52.6%, Indie 40.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between real people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.

Why similar: Casual 34.6%, Indie 31.3%, Nature 17.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%

You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor, who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession - Grandpa's underpants!

Why similar: Indie 68.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Comedy 7.5%, Atmospheric 1.3%

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Nature 36.5%, Drama 32.7%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Story Rich 14.6%