
Where strange creatures roam the land, there is a young woman looking for an adventure. Her goal is simple – explore abandoned areas, classify danger and deal with it.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Singleplayer, Indie, Exploration.

Where strange creatures roam the land, there is a young woman looking for an adventure. Her goal is simple – explore abandoned areas, classify danger and deal with it.

CALME
This is CALME, a peaceful haven on a precipitous cliff. With a rod in your right hand and a dumpling on the other… This is an adventure exploration game set in the town on the cliff, which is more than just a "warm and cozy" place.

BRAVERY
Play as a tiny matchstick character in this third-person solo adventure, and set out to find ancient mirrors hidden throughout the world—then repair them using gathered resources. Your fire is your key to progress, helping you overcome the environment and face your enemies.
This is CALME, a peaceful haven on a precipitous cliff. With a rod in your right hand and a dumpling on the other… This is an adventure exploration game set in the town on the cliff, which is more than just a "warm and cozy" place.
Why similar: Nonlinear 20.8%, Hand-drawn 20%, Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 14.3%, Indie 8.9%
Play as a tiny matchstick character in this third-person solo adventure, and set out to find ancient mirrors hidden throughout the world—then repair them using gathered resources. Your fire is your key to progress, helping you overcome the environment and face your enemies.
Why similar: Exploration 25.2%, Nonlinear 23.1%, Adventure 22.3%, Indie 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Explore, unravel enigmas, and solve puzzles to master the four elements of nature and get rid of the magic that keeps you trapped in this dome.
Why similar: Nonlinear 24.4%, Investigation 18.2%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Adventure 8.7%
You and your friends are going to spend a weekend at Amy's parents' vacation home. Mysteriously, they discover that there is a murderer in the house, and they need to act fast if they don't want to be caught. pronto
Why similar: Nonlinear 29%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 9.1%
The story of a little girl named Maja who meets a small cat in the forest. The two heroes find themselves in a mysterious town where all is not as it seems. A snowy land, an underwater world, a distant planet, and more await to be discovered.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Adventure 19.8%, Hand-drawn 18%, Mystery 11.6%, Cats 10.4%
House of Wisdom is a first person puzzle game where the protagonist, one of the many creations of a deity, attempts to find out what happened to its creator who recently disappeared, helping the main character’s kins to deal with their distress along the way.
Why similar: Nonlinear 24.9%, Exploration 16.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 9.2%
A knowledge-based progression game. Explore and solve the strange misteries of the interconnected fantasy worlds trapped inside an esoteric book and discover the roots of a terrible evil. No stats, no log, no savefiles. Only pure knowledge is your progress.
Why similar: Nonlinear 22%, Exploration 19%, Adventure 16.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Investigation 9.3%
Little Ruin is a story about growing up, difficult choices, and belonging. In this atmospheric isometric adventure, you'll play as Isobel, a teenage girl entangled in the machinations of colonial civil unrest in a crumbling, war-ravaged society.
Why similar: Adventure 34%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Nonlinear 12.9%, Indie 10%, Exploration 6.4%
An old-school retro stylised horror where you play as an urban explorer, who has been intrigued by rumours regarding an abandoned nursery, with claims of hauntings and disappearances, now hidden by towering trees, left to be nothing but a forgotten memory in the public's eye.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Exploration 22.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Stylized 9.5%
Immerse yourself in an exciting journey on the island of dreams. Explore the open world and interesting places, while solving various puzzles that use environment.
Why similar: Adventure 26.8%, Nonlinear 20.7%, Exploration 19.2%, Stylized 15.3%, Atmospheric 6.7%
Explore a small open world in first-person, solving environmental puzzles across five distinct biomes. Observe, experiment, and uncover secrets at your own pace in this calm, discovery-focused indie experience.
Why similar: Exploration 17.8%, Adventure 15.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Investigation 9.9%
Join Leo Parker in 1917 China to unravel a mystery tied to a lost Ming empress. Part puzzle, part adventure, part graphic novel, Silk features hand-drawn art, rich storytelling, 50+ puzzles, and an intuitive hint system.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.5%, Adventure 19.5%, Alternate History 15.4%, Exploration 13.4%, Mystery 8.8%
A meditative puzzle game about a ruler who devoted his life to a dream of flight. Arrange and combine illustrated panels to awaken an ancient city hidden in the clouds — and uncover the secret it has kept for centuries.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 33.8%, Adventure 22%, Stylized 12.5%, Indie 10.2%, Exploration 9.6%
Surf the dunes of a strange desert, discover secrets hidden in plain sight, and unravel the story behind the sudden disappearance of your boyfriend in this surreal, open world mystery.
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.5%, Exploration 20.3%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
True stories told by real people. Welcome to Elk transforms the weird, wonderful, dark and desperate tales of the road less-traveled into an inventive, biographical adventure. This is an island like no other where drama, trauma, love and laughter hide around every corner.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.9%, Exploration 14.8%, Stylized 14.4%, Hand-drawn 14%, Mystery 12.9%
A Single Player Ghost Hunting Game. Unlockable & Upgradeable Equipment, and multiple Unique Locations to investigate.
Why similar: Nonlinear 31.5%, Investigation 26.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Indie 6.5%
Explore a mysterious hot springs in the dead of night and meet the other lost souls who are drawn to this place.
Why similar: Nonlinear 28.9%, Adventure 17.6%, Exploration 16.4%, Atmospheric 10%, Investigation 8.8%
Fallen into the sewer, a lone rat embarks on the long journey of returning home in an estranged, crumbling apartment. Navigate forgotten corners and unfamiliar spaces, befriend unlikely allies, and slip through dangers and shadows in the cracks of a broken world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.4%, Exploration 14.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Stylized 11.4%
An Aisling is an adventure game focused on exploration, story and character. Make friends or enemies as you try to uncover why kids are dissappearing on the island of Rashinmore.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.4%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Investigation 15.6%, Exploration 14.2%, Stylized 9.8%
Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.3%, Adventure 26.4%, Hand-drawn 23.9%, Indie 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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: Adventure 34%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Indie 20.6%, Mystery 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Do you dare to meddle with the mad god? High Mountain Abbey is a stop-motion point-and-click puzzle game that throws you into a strange space. Navigate hand-crafted and photographed dioramas and solve trippy mechanical challenges to contain the forces of madness that have swallowed the abbey.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.3%, Exploration 22.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Stylized 12.1%, Adventure 7.3%
Classic first-person point-and-click adventure game set in contemporary Prague. As a programmer and treasure hunter, you embark on a long journey to uncover the secrets of the infamous Executioner. Your task will be complicated by a sect of fanatic cultists and your own unexplained heritage.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.9%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Adventure 15%, Investigation 13.6%, Exploration 12.8%
A cozy investigation game where you observe a street, pin down its residents’ secrets, and solve mysteries. Play as Madeleine, a retired granny recruited by the Granny Detective Society (basically the CIA… but with dentures), investigating a neighborhood that hides its secrets well.
Why similar: Nonlinear 18.8%, Investigation 17.5%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Exploration 9.2%
In Broken Aperture, players explore Freya's emotional journey through beautifully crafted environments, solving puzzles to uncover hidden memories. This narrative-driven game delves into themes of grief, memory, and self-discovery,
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Stylized 13.5%, Exploration 13.3%, Mystery 10%
A tiny adventure game, pole vault over dangerous waters, and bring a cute lost duckling back to its mother!
Why similar: Adventure 42.1%, Indie 28.1%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%
Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric exploration puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Put your detective skills to the test. Unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures (cryptids) that reside there.
Why similar: Adventure 29.6%, Investigation 19.4%, Indie 18.5%, Exploration 14.5%, Mystery 10.6%
Alone in a dark castle, you must find a way to escape. You will have to explore the castle grounds, find keys, solve puzzles, and if push comes to shove, you will have to use your gun. Be careful however. Your gun only fires one bullet at a time.
Why similar: Investigation 25.1%, Exploration 17%, Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Nonlinear 9.3%
An action-adventure blending 3D exploration with 2.5D platforming sections. Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and face legendary threats. Experience South American folklore as the Luz Mala—a restless light seeking eternal peace.
Why similar: Adventure 22.2%, Investigation 21.2%, Exploration 17.7%, Stylized 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 12.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 11.7%
A non-linear Backrooms experience focused on isolation, exploration, and uncertainty. This is not a puzzle game — every level can lead to multiple destinations through unpredictable noclips.
Why similar: Adventure 26.6%, Nonlinear 19.2%, Alternate History 17.7%, Exploration 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.8%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Exploration 16.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Investigation 7.3%
There is a 'presence' haunting the long forgotten church of 'Northfield'. Angry spirits seek revenge for an ancient crime, from the terrible time of The Black Death. Ghost-hunter, Nigel Danvers, has been sent to investigate the case, using his kitbag of ghost-hunting gadgets, on the loneliest night of the year.
Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Indie 25.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46?
Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Exploration 16%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 8.5%
Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 10.8%
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Adventure 23.6%, Investigation 22.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Exploration 12%
Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.
Why similar: Adventure 47.8%, Indie 27.6%, Female Protagonist 24.5%
You explore the world of Cha as Amori, who has the ability to switch to the Realm of Living and the Realm of Passing. Switch between the realms to complete puzzles, perform spirit rituals and fight The Hunters in unique puzzle combat.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Exploration 21.9%, Stylized 16.5%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 7.8%
Adam's Memories is an adventure game about life at school, the struggle of living, and the unfairness of life.
Why similar: Nonlinear 24.1%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 10.1%
The legendary journalist sets out to investigate an incident that occurred in a laboratory for the study of extraterrestrial technologies. But this trip is not complete without unexpected guests...
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.2%, Exploration 17.3%, Alternate History 16.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
They have no names, only serial numbers. They have no freedom, no memories from the past. You are one of them. Explore the last center of civilization on a shattered Earth to understand what is really going on.
Why similar: Adventure 31.2%, Exploration 23.3%, Indie 18.5%, Mystery 16%, Atmospheric 11.1%
An emotional and impactful story set in modern America among residents of a trailer park who struggle not only with their economic situation but also with a net of mysteries and secrets.
Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Indie 23.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Investigation 15%, Stylized 8.9%
Trapped in a dense cornfield, you must navigate hidden landmarks, avoid noise traps and outsmart a relentless stalker that hunts by sound. Stay quiet, read the signs and escape before it reaches you.
Why similar: Adventure 36.4%, Exploration 24.5%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Indie 7.5%
Hayley finds her apartment empty. The love of her life packed and gone. What starts as a search for an answer soon turns into a personal journey. Was her life as perfect as she remembers it ? With each new clue she finds, the truth becomes more and more unbelievable.
Why similar: Adventure 26.5%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Indie 17.1%, Exploration 13.6%, Mystery 11.7%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 24.7%, Mystery 17.4%, Exploration 16.2%, Nonlinear 13%, Atmospheric 9.6%
Zra Stories is a story-driven exploration game that combines adventure with crime story elements. Play a young nature caretaker – a sorceress who has the ability to control natural phenomena. Upon arrival at the island of Zra, a routine order turns into a full-fledged investigation.
Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 12.6%, Stylized 11.7%
IMA SURVIVOR - Shipwrecked on a remote island, You have to try to survive on Your own.
Why similar: Adventure 35.1%, Exploration 23.6%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, 3D 4.4%
Discover the world of Nadaca, meet emotionally rich characters and help them express their feelings through conversations, mini-games and a plant-growing system.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Stylized 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%
The line, is a game with puzzles integrated into the narrative. The story takes place in a dystopian future, where the sea level rose so much that it flooded most of the planet, thus collapsing societies.
Why similar: Investigation 27.1%, Adventure 26.9%, Exploration 18.7%, Mystery 9.3%, Atmospheric 7%
Somewhere in the Great Desert, an ancient tomb awaits an eager explorer. Can you make it past the traps and escape with the treasure in this short episodic single-player adventure?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.4%, Exploration 17.5%, Adventure 14%, Stylized 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%
Take a slow, cozy journey through forests, beaches, and hidden paths. Snap photos, collect little treasures, and fill your scrapbook with memories, keepsakes and notes. Create a personal space to capture your adventures at your own pace.
Why similar: Exploration 25.6%, Stylized 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.4%
"Alma’s Search" is a cozy adventure puzzle game. Help Alma step out of her comfort zone and find her best friend, the lost bird Bert, in a vibrant city. Interact with residents, assemble objects in mini-games, and collect clues to keep the search on the right path. Will Alma be able to find Bert?
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.9%, Adventure 20%, Exploration 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Stylized 11.6%
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Adventure 17.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Exploration 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%
You will have to investigate and find the exits while you are in the company of silence and emptiness. Will you be able to stay calm even when there are more questions than answers? Will you make it to the end? Good luck!
Why similar: Adventure 33.7%, Investigation 29.4%, Exploration 22.7%, Indie 6.9%, First-Person 5.6%
Search for answers in a desolate, dangerous world as you pilot the giant. Utilize a variety of safeguards to protect yourself from a fierce military force & unravel the story about the giant's powerful past.
Why similar: Exploration 26.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Stylized 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Mystery 10.3%
Voice from Beyond is a short, first-person exploration game. You have crashed an old WW2 fighter plane somewhere in the mountains. The place is abandoned, but there are some strange activities in the area. Search the place and find what is going on. It is a route to your rescue.
Why similar: Adventure 30.2%, Investigation 22.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Exploration 8.7%
Overmorrow is a serene, nonviolent, exploration adventure game that deletes your save after 30 days.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Exploration 14.6%, Stylized 13.6%, Adventure 11.4%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.5%, Hand-drawn 19.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 9.7%
Find your way out of a looping labyrinth by observing, experimenting, and uncovering its hidden logic.
Why similar: Adventure 22.5%, Nonlinear 19.9%, Investigation 19.3%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%
Dive into a world of mystery and wonder in Shattered Dimension. As an unexpected investigator, you're plunged into a labyrinthine plot filled with enigmatic puzzles and intriguing characters.Uncover hidden truths by engaging in conversations and following the intricate web of relationships.
Why similar: Investigation 28.6%, Hand-drawn 24.9%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 10.3%, Exploration 9.3%