
Explore this set of 4 distinct short experimental games and experience impossible worlds filled with audiovisual and narrative contradictions.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Exploration, Singleplayer, Surreal, Psychedelic.

Explore this set of 4 distinct short experimental games and experience impossible worlds filled with audiovisual and narrative contradictions.

The Human Test / Restart
Two games in one! - Prove you are not human by completing 9 impossible challenges. - Explore various scenes directly inspired by a poem, solving a few riddles along the way.

CUCCCHI
CUCCCHI is a game where you explore beautiful dioramas and go through dangerous and trippy labyrinths, in a journey inside the paintings of Enzo Cucchi.
Two games in one! - Prove you are not human by completing 9 impossible challenges. - Explore various scenes directly inspired by a poem, solving a few riddles along the way.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.3%, Surreal 12.2%, Abstract 11.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Experimental 10.2%
CUCCCHI is a game where you explore beautiful dioramas and go through dangerous and trippy labyrinths, in a journey inside the paintings of Enzo Cucchi.
Why similar: Experimental 27.2%, Abstract 13.9%, Surreal 12.6%, Psychedelic 12.6%, Walking Simulator 11.8%
Explore an avant-garde cubist dream, stimulate your visual senses and immerse yourself in a surreal TRIP. A visually tantalizing open world artware that culminates the player to relax and enjoy a safe enviroment for them to explore at their own pace. There are no objectives, no rules, just art.
Why similar: Experimental 24.3%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Psychedelic 12.6%, Abstract 12.5%, Surreal 10.6%
You are an insect collector. Wander through old summer memories looking for colors.
Why similar: Experimental 28.7%, Abstract 14.6%, Psychedelic 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Surreal 11.1%
INTRAQUARTZ is a multidimensional experimental maze puzzler where you control a microscopic mining rover inside extraterrestrial crystals.
Why similar: Experimental 32.2%, Abstract 15.5%, Psychedelic 15.1%, Surreal 9.9%, Exploration 6.2%
project_Structure_01 is first-person exploration game focusing on atmosphere and exploration of surreal liminal spaces that feature brutalist architecture.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Surreal 16.8%, Abstract 10.4%, Exploration 10.1%, First-Person 9.6%
Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.
Why similar: Surreal 19.4%, Walking Simulator 18.5%, Abstract 15.7%, Psychedelic 13.5%, Exploration 8.5%
Rememoried is an independent video game, a virtual place where memories change to dreams and the only possible way is forgetting, which becomes a mechanism for proceeding to the next layer of dreams. The Surrealist explorative first-person adventure game.
Why similar: Experimental 21.7%, Surreal 14.2%, Abstract 13.9%, Psychedelic 13.5%, Walking Simulator 11.2%
The goal of the game is to find your favourite room in the catacombs.
Why similar: Psychedelic 23.6%, Abstract 18.5%, Surreal 17.3%, Exploration 9%, Walking Simulator 7.8%
Chasing colors in the void. A game we made to Zen you.
Why similar: Experimental 30.5%, Psychedelic 15.3%, Walking Simulator 15%, Surreal 13.6%, First-Person 6%
The Web is a first person pure walking simulator. A surreal journey. Explore an interconnected web of environments. Discover strange places and meet odd characters.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.9%, Psychedelic 16.6%, Surreal 16%, Abstract 12.5%, Exploration 8%
Age of spiritual inequality concentrated in one yard. Because today the environment around us is diversified with guests and mirror reflections, a walk can be helpful. 9490.
Why similar: Experimental 43.7%, Game Development 11.7% ★, Surreal 10%, Exploration 8.4%, Psychedelic 8.3%
A surrealist experience in a strange museum
Why similar: Experimental 51.9%, Psychedelic 15.4%, First-Person 9.9%, Casual 9.6%, 3D 6.1%
Rediscover a familiar world by splashing it with color and find your way through the darkness in this first-person exploration game. Traverse 30+ surreal locations, solve intriguing puzzles, and face your demons. Uncover fragments of your story through a meditative journey between light and shadow.
Why similar: Experimental 22.2%, Surreal 13.9%, Abstract 13.1%, Psychedelic 12%, Exploration 7.5%
You wash ashore as a castaway to come upon the painted forest, a fossil forest in a distant world, and the lost temples of the people that once worshiped it.
Why similar: Experimental 35.4%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Surreal 8.3%
Reflections is a real-world adventure game where every action you take has meaningful consequences that radically shape the experience. Each action you take is punctuated by flushing the black and white environment with color, illustrating your progress and providing clues to what your future might hold.
Why similar: Experimental 47.3%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, First-Person 10.3%, Exploration 9.8%, Adventure 9%
Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.
Why similar: Experimental 23.8%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Surreal 13.3%, Psychedelic 12.9%, Abstract 12.1%
Taking the form of a first-person experience of a bad trip, Californium pays homage to sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick by transporting you into the life of a writer searching for his own identity. Explore, solve the riddles and conduct your investigation. Will you find what’s behind the simulacra ?
Why similar: Experimental 30%, Psychedelic 16%, Surreal 12.6%, Abstract 9.4%, Exploration 6.2%
Aquarelle is a surreal adventure with parkour elements, where you have to find a way out of the virtual space into which its creator D-504 fell.
Why similar: Experimental 34.3%, Surreal 18.7%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Explore different worlds and interact with the environment to the sound of a musical playlist showcasing music from Jesse Aidyn, Multi-Memory Controller, and Ginger Breaker.
Why similar: Psychedelic 26.5%, Abstract 19.3%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Exploration 9.7%, Colorful 6.5%
Somnara is a psychological dream experience focused on atmosphere and exploration. No monsters, no jumpscares, just strange environments that shift, distort, and feel increasingly wrong.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.4%, Abstract 20.2%, Surreal 11.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%
NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.
Why similar: Abstract 21.1%, Walking Simulator 20.7%, Surreal 15.4%, Exploration 14.1%, First-Person 8.1%
Sorrow Asylum 3 is a looping horror game, a mix of an abandoned asylum and your mind's prison.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Surreal 14.3%, Abstract 13.8%, Psychedelic 10.6%, Exploration 8.6%
Dive into Yuha's nightmares. Bear witness to a glitch apocalypse. Explore the hidden layers of a 3D-dreamscape. Piece together her memories and fears. Experience a true haunting with vanishing staircases, lost voices and time that keeps running out.
Why similar: Experimental 26.8%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Surreal 13.1%, Abstract 10%, Game Development 9.6% ★
A surrealist indie first-person adventure game based on art and derealization. Explore the idea of a mind losing its grasp with reality, as reality turns into a dream, and that dream turns into a nightmare.
Why similar: Experimental 27.1%, Surreal 14.6%, Psychedelic 14.2%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, First-Person 5.8%
Small Island is an upcoming first-person exploration game where you have to escape the small mysterious Island you find yourself on. The game consists mainly in exploring the secret rooms and areas you'll find inside of it.
Why similar: Abstract 19.9%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Surreal 14.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Psychedelic 9.8%
Escaping from the dream still continues on the sequel of Dream Stone.
Why similar: Experimental 37.9%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Surreal 6.4%, Adventure 5.4%
Embark on a psychedelic 30 minute VR journey into a mysterious universe of alien architecture, populated by humanoid clones and cryptic symbols.
Why similar: Experimental 31.7%, Psychedelic 15.8%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Abstract 14.3%, Exploration 6.9%
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.
Why similar: Experimental 26.7%, Abstract 16.1%, Surreal 15%, Psychedelic 14%, Exploration 6.7%
Explore bizarre procedural generated psychedelic worlds, encounter surreal creatures, experience shifting rulesets, retro aesthetics, and altered music for a wild and truly strange experience.
Why similar: Experimental 26.9%, Psychedelic 16.1%, Abstract 13.9%, Surreal 12.4%, Exploration 7.8%
Explore an abandoned club intermittently lit by strobe lights and try to follow in the footsteps of a strange dancer. A short first-person audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Experimental 49.4%, Walking Simulator 21.2%, Exploration 9.9%, First-Person 7.6%, Adventure 5.4%
Explore an abstract ecosystem in What Surrounds Us, a cozy indie puzzling adventure. Encounter unique species and solve environmental challenges to protect their colourful habitat. Find your way through curious biomes and overcome the threat looming over this peaceful little world.
Why similar: Experimental 32.9%, Walking Simulator 20.5%, Abstract 13.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 6.8%
Destroy all art. Free the soul.
Why similar: Experimental 28%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Psychedelic 13.2%, Abstract 9.4%, Exploration 6.8%
Chionophile is a very short experience about the mood of winter in the woods.
Why similar: Experimental 47.3%, Walking Simulator 21.2%, Exploration 9.6%, First-Person 6.1%, Realistic 6.1%
Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.7%, Surreal 20.2%, Experimental 15.1%, Exploration 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%
Destiny Island is a very short computer game. You play a man who visits his memories. You can walk and talk to mannequins about 7 sins. Associate essence with anything comes to your mind.
Why similar: Experimental 47.7%, Surreal 15.4%, Abstract 13.1%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, First-Person 8.6%
Dream Voyage is an Indie Story rich Walking simulator focused on the exploration of introspective surreal levels in the dream world of a 10 years old blind child who's looking for the memories of their late mother. Dream Voyage's hudless experience will immerse you in this emotive searching.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.5%, Surreal 22%, Exploration 13.2%, First-Person 9.2%, 3D 7.7%
Immerse yourself into unstable reality. In order to get out you must exploit glitch in a world around you. You can be sure of one thing, any rules you known no longer exist!! Do you have a courage to dip in it?
Why similar: Experimental 36.5%, Psychedelic 17.3%, Abstract 13.2%, Surreal 9.8%, Exploration 5.7%
The Elision Effect is a short surreal puzzle game. The last person finds themselves in an empty office. The place seems off, like it shouldn’t exist. Not knowing what made everyone abandon these liminal spaces, they look for an exit.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.2%, Surreal 17.4%, Abstract 13%, Psychedelic 12.8%, Exploration 7.9%
A virtual reality experience where you explore mysterious landscapes and meet the entities inhabiting it.
Why similar: Experimental 31.7%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Abstract 13.9%, Psychedelic 12.2%, Exploration 7.6%
The art you choose is a confession. Enter a gallery that feels slightly off, where every painting you admire, and every prompt you answer, shapes the world around you. A short psychological experience where the system learns your patterns and delivers a final judgement.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Surreal 15.6%, Experimental 14.9%, Exploration 11.3%, First-Person 9.1%
The Appraiser is a short, first person narrative game. As an art appraiser you will sell the art collection of a dying man. Each painting is by 4 famed artist. They have a story to tell you, but only if you choose to listen.
Why similar: Experimental 29.9%, Walking Simulator 19.1%, Surreal 12.4%, Exploration 7.4%, Abstract 6.4%
Once upon a time, there was a miserable girl in a crimson hood. Her mother was unwell, so the girl was sent away to go stay with her grandmother, who lived deep within the woods in a strange house. People say that around those parts there resides a monster called the Gobbler, who preys on the weak...
Why similar: Experimental 31.5%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Abstract 13.3%, Psychedelic 12.6%, Surreal 12.5%
Forever Someday is a short narrative experience about dealing with depression and the end of a relationship, with a surreal and dream-like aesthetic.
Why similar: Experimental 39.2%, Surreal 20.2%, Abstract 17.9%, Psychedelic 6.4%, Atmospheric 4.9%
A game about boredom and self-pity. It's about myself mostly. You walk around and press the 'interact' button. Sorry for making this.
Why similar: Experimental 41.1%, Walking Simulator 22.1%, Surreal 19.2%, Abstract 17.6%
The familiar becomes magical in this critically acclaimed interactive artscape. Explore ten scenes inspired by the everyday and let your expectations of reality be transformed. Carl Burton's other work has been featured in the New York Times, Serial, Colossal, and Medium.
Why similar: Experimental 42.9%, Surreal 20.4%, Abstract 19.7%, Casual 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.6%
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.8%, Experimental 23%, Abstract 14.1%, Surreal 11.8%, First-Person 8.2%
A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.
Why similar: Experimental 40.9%, Psychedelic 19.2%, Abstract 17%, Surreal 9.2%, Adventure 6.7%
You awaken at the bottom of a rusted pit, another forgotten machine amongst a pile of those who came before. On your right, an extendable grappling claw, and on your left, a melted screen. You are given only one goal - reach the light above.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Abstract 16.7%, Psychedelic 15.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Casual 8.4%
Sometimes art isn't the product of a grand vision but rather the process. It's hard to know what you are trying to say until you've already said it.
Why similar: Experimental 26.9%, Walking Simulator 20%, Surreal 14.1%, Game Development 10.2% ★, Exploration 8.5%
Testimonium is a bite-sized, experimental analog horror game designed to push your psychological limits. PLAY THE TAPE.
Why similar: Experimental 35.9%, Walking Simulator 21.4%, Surreal 11.8%, Abstract 11.3%, First-Person 5.9%
L.S.D. is a first person shooter set during a hallucinogen trip.In this dream-like, surreal experience, you will explore large, mysterious open worlds, find weapons and fight against dangerous enemies.Will you be able to break the loop and get back to reality?
Why similar: Experimental 32.1%, Psychedelic 17.8%, Surreal 16%, Exploration 7.7%, First-Person 5.6%
Manipulate the look, sound, and feel of more than a dozen mesmerizing landscapes in this immersive musical adventure through space and time.
Why similar: Experimental 55%, Psychedelic 18.5%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Use quick reflexes to defend the core in this addictive, orbital reinvention of Pong! Get power-ups, stay focused, and deflect your way to victory! NOTE: GAME IS BEST PLAYED WHILE INGESTING LIGHT BULBS.
Why similar: Experimental 42.5%, Surreal 17.8%, Abstract 16.8%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Casual 4.2%
The Space Between is a surreal short narrative experience in three acts about the walls we build for us.
Why similar: Experimental 38.1%, Walking Simulator 20.6%, Surreal 16.6%, Atmospheric 5.3%, First-Person 5.2%
She continues to dream. A first-person dream simulator where you explore a corner of a dream.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.7%, Abstract 24.7%, Surreal 24.1%, First-Person 6.4%, Adventure 5.3%
To My Best Friend is a first-person exploratory narrative experience delivering an emotional story. Made to be experienced in one sitting, it offers something you can return to, revisit, and think on whenever you feel like you need to remember the good times life has to offer.
Why similar: Experimental 28.7%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Surreal 12.2%, Abstract 12.2%, Exploration 6.9%
Relaxing casual puzzle game. Create your own combinations of physical world objects, watch and run physical simulations, create new messages and share your creations with other players. Receive packages from the cloud and unpack it.
Why similar: Experimental 47.4%, Psychedelic 19.3%, Casual 8.4%, Surreal 8.1%, Game Development 6.8% ★
Let’s the show begin! “The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I” is a prologue of “The Last Show of Mr. Chardish” full game. Together with the Actress Ella, embark on a journey through the past and discover the secrets left by the brilliant Director in his magical performances.
Why similar: Experimental 36.2%, Walking Simulator 16%, Abstract 12.2%, Exploration 7.7%, First-Person 4.8%