Games like Fishbowl

98%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

character development, grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

"A Taste of the Past" is a narrative-driven game following Mei, a Chinese-American high school student grieving the loss of her mother. After discovering her mother's recipes are missing, Mei embarks on a train journey with her ancestors, learning about self-love, healing, and her cultural heritage through cooking and reliving precious moments. The game features hand-drawn art, original voice acting, and cozy cooking minigames.

72%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

75% User Score Based on 1,044 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

"The Stillness of the Wind" is a meditative game where you play as Talma, the last resident of a departed village. Focusing on a quiet, solitary lifestyle, you tend to your homestead, farm, and goats, producing cheese and other goods. As you develop your routine, increasingly disturbing letters from your family in the city arrive, adding a layer of melancholy to the peaceful gameplay.

96%Game Brain Score

music, emotional

story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 157 reviews

Fireside Feelings is a calming mental wellness experience that fosters empathy, connection, and positivity through thoughtful, moderated conversations around a virtual campfire. Players share and reflect on personal thoughts and feelings at their own pace, unlocking objects to create a cozy, inviting space. The game promotes a safe, supportive environment without real-time interaction.

98%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

replayability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 874 reviews

My Little Puppy follows Bong-gu, an elderly Welsh Corgi who overcomes illness and abandonment to find a loving family. Players experience his simple joys like playing, running, and eating while forming a heartfelt bond. After a peaceful life, Bong-gu's story continues beyond, as he embarks on a journey from dog heaven.

91%Game Brain Score

story, music

grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 810 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Mutazione is a narrative-driven adventure game following 15-year-old Kai's journey to a mutated community. She cares for her ailing grandfather and uncovers the town's secrets, rich personal dramas, and supernatural events after a meteor strike caused genetic mutations. Throughout the game, Kai explores, gardens, attends social events, and embarks on a spiritual quest to save the town from a dark force.

95%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

monetization, stability

95% User Score Based on 492 reviews

Despelote is a single-player role-playing soccer game that immerses you in the vibrant streets of Quito through the eyes of eight-year-old Julián. Dribble, pass, and kick a physics-based ball while exploring a rich, emotional story filled with humor, genuine characters, and atmospheric audio-visual elements capturing Ecuador’s spirit. Experience a masterful blend of gameplay and heartfelt narrative.

96%Game Brain Score

story, music

stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

"The Remainder: The Complete Edition" is a narrative-driven game following two magi, Vyn and Ilar, trapped in a collapsing tower. With amnesia, players must uncover the truth behind Ilar's story, as the ritual for salvation becomes murkier. The game features around 50 false endings and two true endings, with nearly 145,000 words exploring a world of ritual magick, ancient technology, and mystic traditions. Artwork and atmosphere evoke an occult world, inviting players to read between the lines and solve the mystery.

85%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

optimization

94% User Score Based on 416 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 15 reviews

"Dordogne" is a single-player platformer game with an intriguing story, exceptional visuals, and a compelling soundtrack. As the protagonist Mimi, you explore the picturesque Dordogne region, recalling memories of your childhood and uncovering lost family secrets. The game features stunning hand-painted watercolor environments and allows you to collect and document photos, sounds, and scents in your journal, creating a unique and nostalgic reflection of your journey.

99%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

stability, atmosphere

99% User Score Based on 346 reviews

"Secret Little Haven" is a narrative-driven game set in 1999, following Alex Cole, a teenage trans girl on her journey of self-discovery. Players can explore the early internet using SanctuaryOS, an in-game operating system, and engage in activities such as browsing a fan forum, chatting with friends, and creating content. The game features flashing visuals and addresses themes of parental conflict and gaslighting.

92%Game Brain Score

story, music

replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 4,336 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

"Florence" is a touching and interactive narrative-driven mobile game. Follow the protagonist, Florence, through her romantic journey with a cellist named Krish, as players solve simple puzzles to progress through the game. The game explores themes of love, self-discovery, and communication through its engaging and relatable storyline.