Games like Follow The Thread (GPW/IP3 2022-2023)

This game was created for the @interact-if 2022 ranked game jam (theme: cliffhanger). If you've enjoyed playing it, consider rating it  and leave a comment here! (I am also two-timing this by submitting it in the Finally Finish Something jam too, because I haven't finished a project in a while) They say you have been on board the longest. How long? You are not quite sure, not anymore. You do no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPS Iron Hammer.

NOTICE : "This game offers extended gameplay and includes a save system. If you prefer shorter sessions, you can quit and return later without losing your progress."------------------------------------- A PSYCOLOGYCAL HORROR GAME Spooky Game  Puzzles  Jump scares More than two hours gameplay  Cutscenes  Fighting system  ------------------------------------- PUZZLES SOLUTI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PURPLE ACTION.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

97% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Third Eye Open is a coming of age story about a young girl with the ability to see spirits. Will this burgeoning power be a blessing or a curse? Will you be able to save your family and unravel the mystery at the heart of the adventure?Her PowerYou are Ting, a young girl who is able to see the spirits around her. You form a remarkable friendship with a young ghost, Xiu, who is seeking peace. Toget… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 5,789 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A story-driven adventure spanning a lifetime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Paradise.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

86% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Craft divine refreshments for a flood of clientele while you hustle your way to the top as a bartender. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bartender Hustle.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

In Saboteurs on the River, you are invited to Red River Landing in Louisiana to celebrate the Summer Gumbo Festival. However, you learn that all is not well in this tourism hotspot, as there have been a series of strange thefts and accidents around town. Your job will be to figure out who the saboteur is before they escalate things any further. Gameplay Features: First-person point-and-click … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Take charge of the Polaris Mk 0 and repair your damaged ship, learn from your crewmates, and discover the true nature of what lies beyond existence… before you do it all over again. Follow the core tenants of the Sectorian Collective as you: Seek Knowledge Each loop in the game will offer you new insights into how to efficiently rectify the Polaris Mk 0’s many misfortunes whilst traveling through… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Marion.

Unleash Your Inner Warrior Embark on a thrilling journey through feudal Japan, where honor is everything and the fury of battle is your only ally. In "Samurai Fury," you'll take on the role of Shigemasa Katsuragi, a skilled and deadly samurai warrior, as you delve into the heart of 16th-century Japan, where powerful daimyos clash and samurai warriors fight for their lords' honor. The Blade of V… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Fury: Blade of Vengeance.

The Lands of Mortal Man are besieged by powers from beyond. The Dragon Lord, Bethayal, has mustered to his will demons, the dead, vampires, beast and dragon to exterminate the living. In a war between the mortal and the divine, one hero must make way to the heart of darkness and put an end to it all, or see the end of times upon his land. Victor of Daurenguard, First Champion of the Bord… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythic Draconis.

A mining visual novel that delves deep into a snow-covered mine. Upgrade your equipment by digging deeper and reflect on the events that brought you here in the first place. Let this heartwarming journey fill you with flashes of accomplishment on those sleepless nights. Features Mining Game x Visual Novel: The deeper you dig, the more of the story you'll uncover. Cozy Mining: Progress at a pleasan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaw.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Snooze: A Choice is a first-person interactive narrative and psychological horror game. It asks questions about the way our daily lives affect us, how our routines interfere with our mental health, and why consuming medication may not always be the best solution. Features Play a short story, about 30 - 60 minutes, in which you carry out a typical morning routine getting ready for work for a week.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snooze: A Choice.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Your death was just the beginning The Grim Reaper has secrets to share about your untimely demise. Nothing is as it seems, and your death was far from natural. Listen Step into a medieval audio drama brought to life by a cast of professional voice actors, including Neil Bell (Dune, Peaky Blinders). Immerse yourself in an intricate web of character-driven storylines that unfold simultaneousl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Memoriam.

Survival in the Dead World - Game Description Game Overview Wake up in a forsaken world where the dead don't stay buried! Survival in the Dead World is a hardcore survival experience blending tension, strategy, and exploration in a dangerous open world. Whether you prefer a single-player story or co-op survival with a friend, this game offers endless challenges! Game Modes 1️⃣ Story Mod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival in the Dead World.

Winner in Group Games Webster University Kinematifest 2022What is this game about? Our Short-Term Youth is a poetic story of how fleeting time can be as we follow Griffin Voiyon, a man who is re-experiencing various memories from throughout his life due to a phenomenon known as the Non-linear Cascading Revelation effect—or as most know it, a life review.  Griffin wakes in his childhood home, he is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Short-Term Youth.

For the browser version, I recommend Chromium. (I'm usually a Firefox guy, but it just doesn't handle heavy WebGL well.) Better to download. Third-person shooter, keyboard and mouse control, pretty standard WASD stuff. Fetch your subs by finding them through sound, and carry all four back to the dungeon. (Where you start the game, I mean.) The game has lots of audio; use a headset! You've been … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominoid.

Horla is a Horror game where you play as Moacir Gonçalo, a private detective that is hired to investigate an old mysterious haunted house. Moacir must embark on a journey in a house that seems alive, where rooms change places, shadow beings seem to follow him and traumas from his past come to life.  The detective uncovers the story of the spirit that appears to be controlling the house, an ancien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horla.

*Please Note: This is NOT a finished game. It is an in-development build / branch, being worked on as a side project. About: GLIDE is a military First-person singleplayer, AI-driven squad-based shooter set in suspenseful atmospheres. You play as leader of a squad that is part of a secretive military branch under the United States government known as G.L.I.D.E. . The sole purpose of this branch; be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLIDE.

An “accident” causes you, a third-year college student, to lose part of your memory—including the English vocabulary you once mastered. Urgently needing to rebuild your word power to meet the demands of your future career, you join an experimental program called the “Ten-Thousand Words Club.” There, you encounter four beautiful girls whose fates become intertwined with your own. Gameplay Overview… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 万词破 - 单词女友.

What if one day you gained the ability to control the elements? Enter a parallel world where magic is a reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aether Field.

Puerto Viejo is a delightful story set during the Spanish Golden Age. You play as Miguel, a young boy on a quest to follow his father’s steps. Explore the city and its surroundings while meeting a colorful cast of characters along the way! The game is a 2D, single player compilation of mini games. A linear story is narrated through character dialogues – you must complete several assorted mini gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puerto Viejo.

This game is a sequel to Little Marisa's Disaster Journey. After Marisa took a lot of rare books from Scarlet Devil Mansion, she decided to try a special magic in the book. However, she was suddenly summoned to a strange world! Marisa will fight to survive. In order to return Gensokyo, she must solve the alien problem, find the truth, save the world and poor Reimu!Main game features 1. Cut scenes:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marisa's Inconceivable Journey.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, emotional

62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

We're releasing Early Access on Steam! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugarcane Empire.

Mind WithinCrafted by Helix Interactive Studios Mind Within is a psychological adventure game that takes you deep into the human mind—where imagination, memory, and trauma intertwine. Navigate surreal dreamscapes, solve layered puzzles, and face haunting manifestations of the subconscious as you uncover a deeply personal story of resilience and recovery. You play as a young protagonist trapped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Within.

This is an indie game inspired from the developer's childhood. In the game, you will experience lonely flying, fierce battle, nervous parkour, as well as various kinds of puzzles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do You See the Waving Cape.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

67% User Score Based on 64 reviews

'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey! Step into the life of Lily, a young adult gifted with the extraordinary ability of "repairing memories." Fix broken items in this cozy, heartfelt puzzle adventure to uncover hidden family secrets. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of the Past.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? This game offers you a few ideas to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Joking.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 143 reviews

You have been tasked with sorting the Ringo CorpoNation's genetic samples. With the credits that you earn, you can shop, game and pay your bills on time. Rogue workers may try to entice you into betraying your beloved employer, but we know you'll give 110%.Experience a linear dystopian narrative, in which you will work as a Lab Technician for a corporately-owned state. Your job is to organise a my… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CorpoNation: The Sorting Process.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

The chart-topping indie hit Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once! This game replaces the earlier episodic releases and is a collected version of Chapters 1-3 of the "N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

95% User Score Based on 532 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

Help Frank, a burnt out indie game developer, rediscover his love for video games while struggling to release his debut title. Reprogram objects, fix bugs and solve coding puzzles as you journey through the story of One Dreamer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Dreamer.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Escape the shady brackwater swamp together with the Professor and the Captn in a small Cutter, in a short, text-heavy, linear Horror-Adventure (without Jumpscares). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bogtavern.

SOOT is a Simulation and Strategy game where you control the terraforming crew of the Ziggurat, a roaming space station that orbits small planets and exploits their resources. Follow Captain Christopher Mason and Lieutenant Ferdinand McCann as they (and you) master the craft of terraforming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOOT.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

72% User Score Based on 1,213 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A Mortician's Tale is a narrative-driven death positive video game where you play as a mortician tasked with running a funeral home—preparing the cadavers of the deceased (via embalming or cremation), attending their funerals and listening to their loved ones' stories, and running the business. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Mortician's Tale.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

Explore a seemingly safe and woven world where stuffed animals live. Continuously re-knit & customize your character to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woven.

GEOSPATIAL EXPLORATION - The Ultimate Earth ExperienceWhen Flight Simulation Meets Education Experience the most peacefull geospatial exploration game ever created, where cutting-edge flight simulation blends seamlessly with intelligent AI assistance. Play in your browser or VR headset and discover our planet like never before. KEY FEATURES AI-Powered Discovery • Gemini AI Assistant acts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geospatial Exploration - Explore the real world in 3D and VR.

Round Trip is a platform video game where you'll have to keep your balance and be very precise with your movements to complete the challenges present in each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Round Trip.

ASCII is a fast-paced,  puzzle game that challenges your reflexes and perception. Dive into a world of glitchy, terminal-inspired visuals where characters flicker, distort, and vanish.  Your mission: quickly identify and click the correct character before time runs out. As you progress through levels, the glitches intensify, the timer ticks faster, and your senses are pushed to the limit.  W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASCII.

【Master of Vtuber: Release Date Confirmed】Developed independently by Ninth Games, Master of Vtuber is set to be released on the Steam platform on April 8th. In addition to traditional Chinese for both the storyline and interface, the game also supports multiple languages including simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese. Master of Vtuber is a Vtuber management simulation game where players take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Vtuber.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Step into the shoes of a resourceful refugee in "Inauthentic Hummus," an engaging time-management game that blends strategy with heartwarming storytelling. You run a bustling food truck, serving up "almost" authentic ethnic foods to a diverse and growing customer base. Your mission is clear: upgrade your tools, ingredients, and food truck to serve your customers swiftly and ef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inauthentic Hummus.

Dreams of Pain is a highly experimental first-person mystery horror game with elements of horror in its atmosphere. The structure of the game is mostly linear. The game incorporates ARG-like elements into its storytelling. The game's art style was inspired by retro games from the late '90s. It doesn't hold your hand and there are no traditional tutorials for the player. Some of the puzzles in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams of Pain.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

FOREST 6174 A BRIEF FIRST-PERSON PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR EXPERIENCE STORY You are Danny, an exceptional individual. Danny is cooperative. Danny follows the rules. No matter how bad he feels, Danny is always ready to smile.But one day, Danny is summoned. Not for a promotion. Not for a reprimand. Just to be given a break, some time out of his routine.Now, Danny is lost in the darkness of the forest, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest 6174.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Looking back, what happened in the COVID-19 pandemic might be a nostalgic memory now…The suspense of not knowing how society will change day by day. The cynicism toward an indecisive country. The sense of urgency for action and the fear of catching the virus.Reminisce the pandemic with the fragrance of coffee by your side. Setting Tokyo Coffee: Grinding in the Pandemic is set in 2020, during the C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tokyo Coffee: Grinding in the Pandemic.

MOBILE BROWSER CONTROLS: Displayed as touch pad! PC BROWSER CONTROLS: Z - Accept X - Cancel Enter - Inventory Shift - Map FOLLOW BATTY ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM:instagram.com/batty.zabella/twitter.com/IceColdBlood1 Batty Zabella is a point-and-click horror comedy designed to push the limits of outdated hardware, and provide a compelling experience even by 2022 standards. It also marks the debut … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Batty Zabella.

Nightmare Visions: Chapter 2 is not a traditional horror game. This is a narrative horror experience, not a survival challenge. You’re not here to escape. You’re here to witness. No skip buttons. Developed entirely by one person If you're ready for something different, press play. Total Playtime Approx. 1 Hour-2 Hours (Depending on Playstyle). Each chapter explores a new character, a new set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Visions Chapter 2.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A cozy horror game where you run a shave ice shop. Serves customers by serving shaved ice, coffee, milkshakes... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The shaved ice shop.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Walk The Frog is a cozy, heartwarming point-and-click adventure with simple, unique drag-and-drop puzzle mechanics. Your task is to correctly assemble Froggo’s world on sticky notes. You can solve the puzzles at your own pace and enjoy a gentle narrative journey with no stress or pressure. It is available in English or German. Head home for the Froggapalooza festival Froggo only wants one th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walk The Frog.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Welcome to "Instants, " a captivating journey that blends puzzle-solving, crafting and heartfelt storytelling. Build up a collection of family photo albums piece by piece and learn their stories in a nostalgic narrative puzzle game. Arrange the given family pictures chronologically within each album. The pictures serve as clues to their timeline, reflecting the natural evolution of a family story.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instants.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Your fingers... Yes, those. They are astonishingly nimble! I have never seen their like. Use them to type your way through a strategic challenge like no other. Become the unlikely hero of Minsteria, whose vacant throne is vulnerable to the grasping hands of sly nobles and warmongering bandits. Use your typewriter to construct armies, build villages and defeat miscreants across a sprawling tactical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touch Type Tale - Strategic Typing.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Don't Let Me Fade: adventure, interractive narrative [created in 48 hours as part of GG-jam 2025] A narrative exploration game about memory, identity, and the slow unraveling of time. Created during a 48-hour game jam, Don’t Let Me Fade invites players into a poetic and emotional journey through the mind of a man losing himself to Alzheimer’s. A World Without TimeThe jam's theme, "A World … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Let Me Fade.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

92% User Score Based on 1,944 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 15 reviews

A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

In Cantaloupe Chronicle, you step into the shoes of a budding journalist on your first day as an intern at the town’s quirky newspaper, The Cantaloupe Chronicle. Set in a cozy roadside town filled with intrigue, this game invites players to explore a rich, atmospheric environment. Interact with eccentric locals, solve puzzles, and uncover stories that will shape your career as a reporter. The stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cantaloupe Chronicle.