Games like Buried with the Artist

You are but one of only a few of your species still remaining in this world. As climate change begins to rapidly bring about disruption and turmoil, you have no choice but to migrate to new pastures. Though the climate is not the only challenge awaiting you. New creatures, similar to you in some ways, but very different in others, are migrating as well. For them this is their dawn, and for you and…

A cruise into terror. An ancient Being awakening. Your mind crumbling as you scratch out the last words you might ever write. You are probably already dead. The question is, can you make your death have any meaning? Ebb Tide is a solo GM-less journaling game in which you will document your time as the sole survivor of a mass sacrifice designed to awaken something from the depths of the ocean, your…

"Wandering Dreams" is a solo-play, tabletop RPG using custom rules and a deck of standard playing cards. Players navigate a Soulsborne and Lovecraft inspired world, making choices on how to interact with the strange creatures and locations they encounter. Gameplay prompts and information are derived from the zine, deck cards, and dice rolls, while a journal is recommended to track the player's journey.

Sunken is a Solo Journaling RPG on the topics of isolation, loneliness, fear, & your will to overcome them. Set in a newly discovered caving system called Esa'ala in Papua new guinea, you are a cave diver exploring and mapping the deepest cave in the world. When a tropical storm hits, you lose all communication with the outside world. Can you survive until a rescue team comes? do you have the stre…

"Type:Rider" is a thrilling adventure puzzle game that takes players on a journey through the evolution of typography. As the game's two protagonists, explore beautiful and intricate levels based on different historical time periods, each with its own unique typefaces. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and learn about the history and development of typography in this immersive and educational gaming experience. The game brings a fresh and exciting approach to the adventure puzzle genre.

You have before you a solo journaling guide that will lead your attempts to win The Great and Secret Game, an underground alternate reality contest. You will try to learn the rules of the Great game and avoid getting killed by other players or removed by the shadowy Enforcers for breaking the rules you do not know, as reality itself seems to bend around you. If you win, you will have the ability t…

"Murders on the Yangtze River" is a detective game with a horizontal axis layout, similar to "Ace Attorney." Players solve intriguing cases in early 20th century China, with a focus on logical reasoning and exploration of the stunning brush painting art style. The game strives to resonate with players of diverse backgrounds through its thrilling plot and heartfelt emotions.

"Treeker: The Lost Glasses" is a first-person puzzle adventure game with updated graphics and gameplay. The story revolves around a pair of mysterious glasses that reveal hidden things, leading to tales of pirates and treasure hunters. The game is available for download on Steam or as a redeemable key from itch.io.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an emotional adventure that follows intertwined characters and their loyal dog as they endure the horrors of World War I. Blending exploration, puzzles, and action, it explores themes of friendship, love, and sacrifice across beautifully illustrated settings. The game delivers a poignant and moving narrative that humanizes the tragedy of war.

"Card Shark" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in 18th century France. As an unassuming traveling comedian, you'll learn the art of cheating at cards, navigate treacherous nobles, and uncover a conspiracy that threatens the monarchy. Each encounter brings new opportunities to deceive and new challenges to stay one step ahead.