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97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 153 reviews

DUET is an interactive story illustrating the Hifuu Club's first encounter. It is a wordless, narrative-driven experience about connection, small moments, and the quiet magic of two lives intertwining. Renko Usami lives a simple life, endlessly cycling through studying, eating, and sleeping at university. She gazes at the starry sky alone, trying to fill the emptiness in her heart. Then, one d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUET.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

Reconnect with your mother’s culture through food while navigating a train that goes deeper and deeper in time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Taste of the Past.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

97% User Score Based on 180 reviews

Write letters on your typewriter based on people's requests in this cozy Violet Evergarden-inspired game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Every Letter.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

90% User Score Based on 70 reviews

My dream is a Lost Memory is a short interactive story about having Déjà vu, realizing that this Déjà vu came to you because of a dream, and then wondering if that dream is actually a memory. It's a story about work, limitations and self-respect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Dream is a Lost Memory.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 1,426 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 12 reviews

Love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When The Past Was Around.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

76% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 7 reviews

A thoughtful and deeply personal narrative-title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to fully immerse yourself in the chapters of four characters, each with their joys and heartache. Contains over 20 original, beautifully-sung songs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Road on Earth.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Magical Greenhouse is a cozy simulation game where you manage your own potion shop. Your clients, creatures and adventurers of all kinds have strange requests. You will have to be inventive to create the perfect potion for every situation ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Greenhouse.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

79% User Score Based on 123 reviews

A game about life after love If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine: A Story of Loss.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 374 reviews

A relaxing and colorful exploration adventure about flowing by a river. Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful exploration adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. A very personal and unique game created with love by a solo dev. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naiad.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Please enjoy my mini-adventure with Becca the bunny! It'll probably only take you around 40 minutes to experience it, but I hope you feel the care and love I put into all the hand-drawn art and original music for this cozy, point-and-click story. StoryBecca has moved to a new town and is attending a new school. On her first day, Becca is having trouble fitting in but learns that her new school is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becca.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

On an unhurried day, find a cozy spot, get comfortable, set the mood for wholesome, and open this unique interactive storybook. In Windreach, in a small apartment top floor, lived Finn and Gray, my favorite couple. Life is simple, perhaps a bit ordinary, and that is good. Finn opens a sweets shop, and Gray is a truck driver. They don't have much, but luckily there is always food on the table. N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omurice Next Time.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Tell Me Your Story is a story-driven cozy puzzle game, which might remind you of the warm times spent with your grandparents or loved ones on getting to know the many, sometimes unexpected stories from their lives. THE PERFECT TRIO Meet Amelia, a schoolgirl with a vivid imagination, who’s going on her summer vacation to her grandma Rose’s cottage – her loyal best friend, Peanut, in tow. This is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tell Me Your Story.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 2,937 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

Buy Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery on PlayStation Store. Solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 1,788 reviews

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, reconciliation, and hope. Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving. During this compact gameplay experience, you’ll be transported to a vibrant and wishful world, exploring life’s complexities through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Man's Journey.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 3,613 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 16 reviews

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure game within a magical storybook. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka. Explore the town to find word charms. Use your charms to change the course of fate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beacon Pines.

Herb Tea King is a simulation-adventure game set in 1990s Guangdong (Lingnan region, including Hong Kong and Macau). You play as Sung, a chubby young man from Northern China who travels south to work at a long-established herbal tea shop. As Sung, you’ll assist your master in brewing herbal tea, preparing medicinal ingredients, serving customers, and navigating the lively neighborhood streets — so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herb Tea Man.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

As you observe the environment and interact with the blackbird, puzzles and a story emerge. Dialogues and puzzles reveal pieces of the narrative, gradually transforming the scene. What begins as a beautiful summer day slowly fades into somber, surreal autumn. Ignore the Blackbird is a handcrafted, narrative puzzle game. Its art and dialogue give a relaxing, thoughtful experience. If you enjoy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignore the Blackbird.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

In this moving and whimsical narrative adventure game, explore Asfalia, a magical world threatened by a raging volcano. Join Charlie as you meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! A captivating story-driven game suitable for all ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Description Lighthaze World: A Serene Puzzle Adventure: Embark on a heartwarming journey with Nym and their loyal canine companion, Chewy. Start in a peaceful park, but when hunger strikes, the bustling Lighthaze World mall becomes a daunting obstacle. Nym, an anxious hero, must navigate this overwhelming space to find food for Chewy. As Nym's anxiety takes hold, their perception of the mall s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthaze World.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear: A Story from the World of Gra.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 1,161 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

Listen to stories of boasting glory and utter failure. Gather rumors, turn them into quests, and send the next adventurer on a journey that may change their life forever. Play the tavern owner, serve your drinks, and save the day! And while you’re at it why not uncover truths about a looming evil? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Talk.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

94% User Score Based on 77 reviews

«The Guardian of Nature» is a wholesome puzzle adventure game about the interconnectedness of nature, created in a wonderful hand-drawn and hand-animation style. You play as Henry, a Guardian of Nature who needs to go on a magical journey to save nature and The Tree of Life. Episode 1 is fully completed, and by purchasing it now, you will receive all future updates and episodes for free. CHANGE SI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guardian of Nature.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

90% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Afterlove EP is a slice-of-life adventure about love, loss and music. Explore modern Jakarta as Rama in his journey to learn about himself, create music, find love and come to terms with the loss of his girlfriend Cinta, whose voice still lives on in his head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlove EP.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 195 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

Capture photos and step back in time to experience the moments held within them in The Star Named EOS. Solve a variety of puzzles to help a young photographer uncover the truth about his mother’s disappearance and rediscover the beauty that is to be found in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Star Named EOS.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

A thrilling adventure in the whimsical and wonderful wold of Asfalia. The sequel to Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano is out. Bigger, better and outrageously fun.A spooky shadow is on the loose within Asfalia. Join Charlie and flamboyant sidekick Lilly in their search of four adorable missing puppies. Meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! Chase the sha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asfalia: Panic at the Mansion.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

96% User Score Based on 262 reviews

Inside an old wooden box lies four curious items: a toy lizard, a captured moth, a screwdriver and a seashell. Each one has its own story to tell… Step into four hand-drawn memories and discover the mysteries lurking beneath the seemingly calm surface. Explore one story at a time, or play them in a single sitting, in this solo-play adventure about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miniatures.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 2,558 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Venba Deluxe Edition includes: Venba Venba Soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venba.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 468 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats and the Other Lives.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

A Walk with Yiayia is a heartfelt solo-developed, bite-sized adventure game about taking your Greek grandmother on a walk after she's lost her confidence from a scary fall. Connect through engaging conversations, explore a relaxing environment, and complete microquests in this thoughtful adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Walk With Yiayia.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 2 reviews

Letters is a cozy, often funny, and sometimes sad game about friendship, courage, and the power of words. Journey back to the 90s and 2000s to follow the story of Sarah and move through her beautiful hand-drawn letters and nostalgic pixel worlds. Help her navigate all the ups and downs of growing up and decide what kind of person she'll become. Use words to solve riddles and explore Sarah's col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letters: A Written Adventure.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

74% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Snow, dullness, depression. Constant dissatisfaction with work and superiors and feeling like there is no escape. Is this what life will always be? Perhaps… but I can always hope for change to be just around the corner!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Novel.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

94% User Score Based on 229 reviews

Margo is a short (30-60 min), point-and-click style slice-of-life adventure/art game. It follows the character of Margo, who has just awoken from an accidental nap. The player must complete various tasks to guide Margo through her evening, while putting up with her habit of overthinking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Margo.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

99% User Score Based on 3,978 reviews

A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purrgatory.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

81% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journal.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

It's Spot the Differences game.…. until someone changes how you see everything I Want You To Notice Me is a short 5-minute but charming spot-the-difference game that’s a little more meaningful than it first appears. The rules aren’t always what you expect. Sometimes they change—depending on the situation… and the feelings behind it. But don’t worry. Just relax, take your time, and enjoy the sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Want You To Notice Me: His Story.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Join this adventure and discover the hiding places of 101 kittens in the hand-crafted Saint Petersburg landscape. Earn lots of achievements. How many can you find? Be quick! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 101 Cats in Saint Petersburg.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

96% User Score Based on 204 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. With no dialogue to distract, every moment speaks directly to the heart, making it accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds. A warm and poetic journey to rediscover wonder. An animated film you can play! A runaway boy meets a fragile fawn. Experience their silent bond th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer & Boy.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieced Together.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

99% User Score Based on 253 reviews

Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute and cozy puzzle adventure, based on a series of award-winning books by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Bula. Play as the forest spirit Tukoni as you meet unique characters, solve captivating puzzles, brew fragrant tea and explore a magical world filled with kindness. Play our free prologue now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tukoni: Forest Keepers.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Story In a quiet English town, Ms. Meadows runs a cozy tea boutique. Once an accomplished journalist, she used her modest savings to open the shop. With no family and a few customers, Ms. Meadows fills her days listening to the stories of those willing to share. Each night, inspired by her encounters at the tea shop, Ms. Meadows writes her latest poem, after the nurse arrives to administer her me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sips and Sonnets.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Welcome to "Stray of Lost Cat", a story centered around a peculiar little feline. Follow the kitten's journey as it escapes the pursuit of "Meowdes" while collecting soul fragments, striving to reunite with its beloved owner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

96% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Delve into the room, drag toys from the shelves, and handle them on the table to create a shadow play. As the shadows you cast uncover past family relationships and the environment around you changes and evolves, the lines between reality and fantasy blur. Projected Dreams is a charming, cozy puzzle game emphasising a casual, stress-free gaming experience. Experience a heartfelt storyJoin Senka on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Projected Dreams.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

98% User Score Based on 243 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 349 reviews

STORYHaving recognized Minaduki Kashou’s talents in running his patissiere, Beignet felt her role was over. So she closed La Soleil in France and entrusted Fraise, the catgirl she raised, to him. Fraise feels a fondness towards Kashou but becomes bewildered in the face of his 6 catpanions. She turns to Shigure for advice but she too harbors a hidden love for him. Fraise feels that the relationshi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKOPARA After.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 165 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stars in the Trash.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

98% User Score Based on 686 reviews

　 A short demo of about 5–10 minutes. This is the third game in the series, but it can also be enjoyed as a standalone experience for first-time players. ５～１０分程度の短い体験版です。 今作はシリーズ３作目ですが、独立した作品として初めての方にもお楽しみいただけます。 　 ↓Full version on Steam 　↓製品版はsteamから If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Find and discover 101 cute cats hidden throughout the Shanghai landscape in this hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 101 Cats in Shanghai.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

50% User Score Based on 26 reviews

DELICIOUS ADVENTURE Cook For Love is a cozy cooking game where you’ll be in the shoes of Clement – a young Frenchman, who gets hired at a popular Parisian restaurant. With the help of a recipe book, you will be able to cook unique dishes of varying complexity and conquer the world’s taste buds! FROM NOVICE TO MAESTRO Clement starts his mentorship under Jean-Luc Chatillone – a culinary legend… cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cook For Love.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Somewhere between life and death, there is a world made up of hopeful dreams and broken shadows. Souls may sometimes find themselves lured into this strange world to be tested, examined, and to find out where they are worthy of moving on to. The Void The world of Skaramazuzu, has a unique aesthetic of a black and white shadow puppet world, set among the ruins of ancient gothic-like structures, whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skaramazuzu.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 724 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 18 reviews

"Dive into this nautic adventure as curiosity will guide you through a space ship wreck on an unknown planet made up of water. When one of the lead scientists still on board tries to unriddle the possibility of a relaunch young Janitor Harold is around to assist her. Join Harold in his clumsy undertakings to stir up the ark-like ship’s stale day-to-day life and find the secrets that lie behind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harold Halibut.