Games like Dog Years

Everdeep Aurora follows Shell, a feline child exploring vast underground depths after an apocalyptic meteor shower forces humanity to flee below the surface. This narrative-driven platformer features pixel art, dynamic environments, and unique characters with optional side quests. Players uncover hidden secrets and solve puzzles while shaping Shell’s path through a mysterious subterranean world.

In "Caravan SandWitch," play as a traveler in a mystical Provence-like world, seeking your missing sister while interacting with various communities and upgrading your van. With no combat or death, explore at your own pace on foot or in your van, discovering new areas, and uncovering ancient ruins. The game features a serene and immersive experience, emphasizing exploration and puzzle-solving.

"Wavetale is a single-player platformer game with an interesting plot, ingenious gameplay, outstanding visuals, and stellar soundtrack. Explore the open sea and decaying archipelago of Strandville as Sigrid, who befriends a mysterious shadow that allows her to walk on water. Experience a wholesome story of loss and reconciliation while meeting diverse characters and customizing your appearance."

Your granddaughter is coming over on the ferry from the mainland. You have promised her a puppy for her birthday– a dachshund named "Peanut". But Peanut has escaped her pen and is free on the island. You must traverse the island and rescue the mischievous puppy, before your granddaughter arrives.

"Jusant is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with an intriguing story and amazing gameplay, graphics, and music. Climb a mysterious tower, master your tools, and explore different paths to uncover secrets. Enjoy breathtaking biomes, atmospheric music, and a wholesome story, but be prepared for grinding, missing optimization, and bugs if you wishlist it now on Steam."

"Ori and the Will of the Wisps" is a metroidvania-style platformer featuring Ori, a spiritual guardian. The game is set in a beautiful, hand-painted world where players solve puzzles, battle enemies, and acquire new abilities to progress. The narrative follows Ori's journey to uncover the truth about the mysterious Will of the Wisps and protect the forest of Niwen.

"The Gunk is a single-player platformer game with exceptional story and mechanics, offering an engaging exploration of a lush, alien planet. As Rani, use your Power Glove to cleanse the toxic gunk and uncover the secrets of a shattered civilization. With its excellent visuals, spectacular soundtrack, and moments of humor, The Gunk delivers a spectacular atmosphere that will draw you into its evocative world."

"Dwarrows" is a single-player open-world game where players build and grow a new settlement while exploring the vibrant Dusken Woodlands. As players gather resources, build structures, and solve puzzles, they'll meet quirky characters and befriend cute animals to aid in their journey. With a focus on peaceful exploration and character bonding, players can look forward to a calming and engaging gameplay experience.

FIND YOURSELF

"Lifeless Planet" is a single-player mystery action-adventure game with an intriguing old-school sci-fi story and stunning visuals. As an astronaut searching for life on a distant planet, you discover an abandoned Russian town and evidence of past human life, leading to questions about time travel and Cold War hoaxes. Despite its impressive atmosphere, the game is plagued by bugs, lack of optimization, and grinding gameplay, with low replayability but high emotional impact.