Games like Adams Ascending

"The Solus Project" is a first-person survival game set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. As a lone astronaut, players must navigate the harsh environment, gather resources, and uncover the secrets of the planet in order to survive and ultimately find a way back home. With a focus on exploration, problem-solving, and atmospheric storytelling, players will experience a sense of isolation and desperation in their quest for survival.

"Adam - Lost Memories" is a psychological horror game based on a true story, conveying the fear and trauma of a child in a dysfunctional family. The game creates a haunting atmosphere, without relying on jump scares or being a walking simulator. Players experience the protagonist's mental illness and use reading as an escape, providing a unique and emotionally impactful gaming experience.

"Chicory: A Colorful Tale" is a top-down adventure game where you can draw on anything in a coloring book world. As Chicory's biggest fan, you must wield the Brush and restore color to the land after the superstar artist goes missing. The game features puzzle-solving, new paint abilities, character customization, and local co-op play, with a focus on exploration and creativity in the Picnic Province.

In "Spirits of Xanadu," explore a derelict starship and uncover its mysterious past through environmental storytelling and puzzles. As a space explorer, discover hidden secrets and use your ship's equipment to delve deeper into the abandoned vessel's history. Experience a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere and a unique blend of science fiction and Lovecraftian horror in this indie adventure game.

Metamorphosis is a first-person puzzle platforming adventure. Wake up as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and use your newfound abilities and nimble legs to uncover the truth behind your mysterious transformation.

In Spirit of the North, you play as a fox on a spiritual journey, exploring a beautifully realized version of Norway's landscapes and uncovering the secrets of ancient Norse mythology. Through intuitive exploration and puzzle-solving, you'll discover a world filled with beauty, mystery, and magic, all while working to restore balance to the environment. With its striking visuals and engrossing atmosphere, Spirit of the North is a unique adventure that's not to be missed.

"Dream" is a single-player adventure game with a strong focus on exploration and puzzle-solving within the subconscious mind of its protagonist, Howard Phillips. The game boasts stunning visuals, a phenomenal soundtrack, and a dense atmosphere, but is held back by numerous bugs and a significant amount of grinding. Players can shape Howard's future by making choices that lead to multiple possible endings in this non-linear narrative experience.

"Ether One" is a first-person adventure game that explores the human mind's fragility through two paths. One path is a story exploration without puzzles, while the other involves solving complex puzzles to restore patients' life-changing events. The game offers accessible and optional challenging environmental puzzles, encouraging players to solve them with friends and family. It brings back pen and paper puzzle-solving for a nostalgic experience.

# WORDLESS NARRATIVE Presented without text or dialogue, Hob’s story is revealed as you explore the planet and interact with the strange lifeforms that inhabit it. # TRANSFORM THE WORLD Solve puzzles and repair the planet. The landscape will change before your eyes, opening new areas to uncover and explore. # GRAPPLE, PUNCH, and WARP Use your mechanical glove-arm abilities for traversal as we…

"Heartbound" is a non-traditional RPG following a boy and his dog, Lore and Baron, on their adventures. Combat is handled through unique mini-games, and player choices can change the story. The game features varying environments with unique pixel art, an inspired soundtrack, and optional cryptographic puzzles. It also explores the emotional impact of actions on relationships, with humor sprinkled throughout.