Games like Dear Mom

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game that tells a poignant story about childhood, hope, and memory. It draws inspiration from the rural American South and literature like John Steinbeck's East of Eden and Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life. The game features a quiet, non-linear narrative and can be completed in 15-30 minutes, with a focus on atmosphere rather than action or puzzles.

"Purpose 1951" is a walking simulator set in 1950s America, where you play as a down-on-his-luck retired doctor. The game offers a visually stunning experience, with Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Virtual Shadow Maps technology. Immerse yourself in a captivating atmosphere, complemented by compelling narration and enchanting music, for a visual and auditory feast.

"Reaching for Petals" is a poetic adventure game that explores themes of love, loss, and ambition in a desolate world. Players uncover the meaning of their travels by revisiting past memories, with dynamic music and breathtaking visuals bringing the story to life. The game features large, interactive environments and philosophical narration. A free VR edition and official soundtrack are available as additional content.

"Caligo" is a single-player Horror Adventure game with an intriguing story, excellent graphics, and a sensational soundtrack. As a "walking simulator," it offers a unique atmosphere and 100% voiced dialogs that form the protagonist's full story. With various characters, unusual settings, and a choice to help understand yourself better, the game provides a thought-provoking experience, although it is poorly optimized.

"Ceress and Orea" is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game with an intriguing story, compelling visuals, and outstanding music. Ceress, a young woman in love with another woman, is sentenced to death and calls out to an old deity for a chance to change her unrighteous fate. Embark on this soothing yet challenging 60-minute adventure, solving puzzles and discovering Ceress' memories in a linear journey with one ending: reaching Orea and overcoming death to be reunited with the woman she loves.

"The First Tree" is a third-person exploration game that follows a fox's journey through a mysterious forest as it searches for its lost family. Intertwined with the fox's story is that of a son trying to reconnect with his estranged father. The game features emotional storytelling and a stunning art style, using its gameplay to explore themes of love, loss, and reconciliation.

"She and The Light Bearer" is a point-and-click adventure game with a fairy tale aesthetic, featuring a little firefly on a journey to awaken the Mother within a mysterious forest. The game is rich in art, poetry, dialogue, and music, and presents challenges and puzzles to earn the trust of the forest. With hand-drawn visuals and an instrumental acoustic soundtrack, players will be immersed in this musical and narrative experience.

"Once in Flowerlake" is a single-player Simulation game that offers a thought-provoking story about a man's routine life disrupted by a life-changing event. The game is non-violent, with player choices impacting the story, and features a nice visual style and atmospheric soundtrack to convey the cold, winter world. With a duration of around an hour and a half, the game was created by one person, providing a unique and immersive experience.

"Gone In November" is a single-player adventure game that explores the theme of depression. As a patient with a terminal illness, you'll experience the character's emotional journey, filled with texting inactive social media accounts, watering cacti, and isolating yourself. The game challenges the player to confront feelings of loneliness and the impact of modern society, where closeness can still feel isolating.

"Rainy Season" is a narrative-focused game where you spend time with an ordinary family at home during a rainy day. Interact with various objects and engage in conversations to learn about the family and their stories. Special events occur during moments of boredom, offering unique insights. The game can be completed in under an hour, making it a perfect choice for a short, reflective experience. Check out the soundtrack and YouTube links for a preview of the game's atmosphere. Website: tsuyunohi.com.