Games like A Not So Lonely Trip

"Emily is Away" is an interactive story game set in a retro chat-client, where players create a screenname and navigate through a branching narrative. The game has been praised for its unique format and comparison to other notable titles such as "Digital: A Love Story" and "Catherine." Players engage in virtual conversations, making choices that impact the storyline, as they explore the relationship between the player character and Emily. The game is now available on Steam and can be found at .

A visual novel about the ever-changing nature of relationships and the hardships of dealing with loss.

"Sea of Solitude" is a poignant action-adventure game that follows a young woman named Kay as she navigates through her emotional turmoil and loneliness. Players explore a beautifully designed, flooded city and encounter various creatures, each with their own stories, while solving challenges that delve into deeper themes of humanity. The game's evolving world serves as a metaphor for Kay's emotional state, providing a unique and intimate journey of self-discovery.

"Shelter" is a single-player horror turn-based strategy game with a good plot, delightful graphics, and a fabulous soundtrack. As a mother badger, players must protect their cubs from various threats in the wild, such as predators, natural disasters, and starvation. Despite its wholesome story and compelling atmosphere, the game has many bugs and offers little replayability. Players must manage food and resources carefully to help their cubs survive in this intense and emotional adventure.

"Road 96" is an award-winning story-driven adventure game taking place in an authoritarian nation. As a teenager on a journey to freedom, you'll encounter various characters and make choices that affect the outcome of your trip and the world around you. The game is inspired by filmmakers such as Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, and Bong Joon-ho.

"Heading Out" is an immersive driving game and visual novel that takes you on a journey of self-discovery down American highways. The game features a unique road trip each time based on your driver's motivations, decisions, and choices. With an eclectic soundtrack and varying systems, players must manage fuel consumption, car condition, and wanted level while meeting colorful characters along the way. The game emphasizes that it's not about the destination, but the journey.

EVERY WINTER GIVES WAY TO SPRING. FOR MOST PEOPLE, THIS IS A PASSIVE EVENT: SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS NATURALLY THANKS TO THE POSITIONS OF HEMISPHERES AND STARS.BUT I KNOW THE REASON WHY WINTER ENDS. I KNOW BECAUSE THE WIND TOLD ME. At Winter's End is a cozy narrative dice-rolling RPG about 12-year-old Noel growing up in the forest of spirits. Explore the forest and complete quests while rolling dic…

"The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories" is a puzzle-platformer game where players control J.J., a young girl who experiences supernatural events on a mysterious island. To advance, J.J. must mutilate herself in various ways to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. The game explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the impact of societal expectations on individuals.

"The Pale Beyond" is a narrative-driven horror adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of a ghost ship, the HMS Eidolon, and its crew. Through environmental storytelling, puzzles, and interactions with supernatural entities, players must navigate the ship's dark past and their own sanity. The game features a unique art style that enhances the eerie atmosphere and adds to the tension as players delve deeper into the secrets of the cursed vessel.

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist" is a narrative-driven, life simulation game where your choices shape your character's development. As a teenager on a distant exoplanet, you'll manage resources, form relationships, and face challenges that determine your unique story. Every decision you make contributes to the person you become, offering a deeply personal and replayable experience.