Games like Cinder City

"Machinarium is an award-winning adventure game featuring a brave robot named Josef. After being thrown out as scrap, Josef returns to the city to confront the Black Cap Brotherhood, who have kidnapped his girlfriend Berta. Solve intricate puzzles, brain teasers, and mini-games across hand-drawn 2D settings while enjoying a captivating original soundtrack."

Little Briar Rose is a point-and-click adventure game inspired by classic fairy tales. As the elven Thorn, you must navigate a beautifully hand-drawn world to awaken the cursed princess Rose. Solve puzzles, meet enchanting characters, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious sleeping spell. Immerse yourself in a captivating story full of magic, romance, and suspense.

"The Eyes of Ara" is a puzzle-based exploration game where players uncover the mysteries of a forgotten castle. Interact with objects, decode intricate puzzles, and search for hidden secrets to restore the castle's lost grandeur. With stunning visuals and an immersive atmosphere, this game offers a captivating single-player experience for all puzzlers at heart.

In "Journey of a Roach," players control a solitary cockroach navigating a post-apocalyptic world. The game features puzzle-solving and exploration elements as the roach seeks out other survivors and uncovers the fate of humanity. With a unique perspective and darkly humorous tone, players will experience a fresh take on the survival genre.

Arx Fatalis is a single-player fantasy RPG set in a dense underground world where you must stop the cult of Akbaa from unleashing chaos. Combining an intriguing story with inventive gesture-based magic, the game offers a unique and often humorous experience, though it requires significant grinding and is known for its numerous bugs.

"The Apotheosis Project" is a sci-fi, real-time strategy game where players must build and manage their own space stations while navigating political intrigue and territorial disputes. With a focus on modular station design and resource management, players must balance their actions to survive in a hostile universe. Complete with a dynamic narrative and a variety of factions, this game offers a rich and immersive experience for strategy fans.

"Pilgrims is a single-player, cooperative fantasy point-and-click game with an interesting plot, good mechanics, beautiful visuals, and a stellar soundtrack. It encourages playfulness, replayability with 45 achievements, and features hand-crafted animations and sound effects for unique outcomes. Explore the world, meet characters, and help them complete their stories in this replayable and wholesome adventure."

In "A Dark Place 2" demo, players become a legendary fragment, embarking on a 30-40 minute journey facing potential performance issues on lower versions. The game boasts unique artwork from @NotGabbyMemelord and @Lilou37, with a performance mode to enhance gameplay. Fight your way through challenges and experience the captivating storyline.

In Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken, Amy uncovers her brother’s mysterious journals, leading her into a surreal dream world where reality blurs with nightmare. As she navigates haunting landscapes and solves puzzles, Amy must confront a lurking darkness while searching for the truth behind her brother’s fate and the secrets of lucid dreaming.

"The Star Named EOS" is a story-rich puzzle adventure that follows the young photographer Dei on a journey to discover the truth of his mother's absence. Using photography, players will explore a beautiful hand-drawn world and uncover a family mystery. As you recreate photos from the past, you will slowly reveal the love hidden within fragmented memories. The game offers a harmonious mixture of beautiful art, intriguing narrative, and satisfying puzzles.