Games like Here Now

Afterlove EP follows Rama, a grieving musician in Jakarta struggling to move on after his girlfriend's death while hearing her voice in his head. Blending visual novel, narrative adventure, and rhythm gameplay, players guide Rama through 28 days of choices that impact his music, relationships, and healing journey. His band’s future depends on his ability to embrace life and create new songs.

In Saltsea Chronicles, a story-driven adventure game, players join Captain Maja and her crew on a rescue mission in a post-flood world. Explore diverse island communities, each with unique pre-flood ruins, and uncover a deep conspiracy while choosing investigation paths. Experience a rich narrative with twists and turns in this immersive, award-winning indie title.

"Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between" is a freeform game where players embark on late-night journeys, engaging in open-ended conversations with mysterious hitchhikers. These encounters take place in liminal spaces, prompting introspection and questioning one's place in the universe. The game offers flexibility with session length and high replayability, with various locations and profound dialogues.

In "The Dig," a group of astronauts are sent to destroy an asteroid threatening Earth, but instead uncover an ancient alien civilization. They must solve puzzles and make choices that determine their survival and the fate of the alien world. Based on the LucasArts adventure game, it combines sci-fi and mystery in an engaging narrative with a strong focus on exploration and character interactions.

"A Bird Story" is a pharmaceutical-free, bite-sized nostalgic indie game that tells a heartwarming tale of friendship between a boy and a bird. With no dialogue orUI, the game relies on its beautiful pixel art and moving original soundtrack to convey the story. This game is a short yet sweet experience that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

In Other Waters is a narrative-driven game where you play as an AI guide to a xenobiologist, Ellery, who is searching for her missing partner on an alien planet with an oceanic landscape. As you explore the underwater world, you'll uncover the planet's unique life and dark history, while also forming a bond with Ellery. The game features a non-linear narrative that raises questions about the definition of "natural" and "artificial" life in the context of environmental destruction.

"Elsinore is a single-player simulation game that lets you explore an intriguing story in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet, with a dynamic story engine that reacts to your decisions in real-time. As Ophelia, you're trapped in a time-loop, reliving the same four days again and again, caught in a point-and-click adventure to change the fate of Elsinore Castle's inhabitants. With wonderful game mechanics, amazing music, and highly emotional moments, Elsinore challenges you to prevent a tragic ending."

"No Longer Home" is a semi-auto-biographical point and click game, about two recent graduates preparing to move out of their flat.

"Beckett" is a single-player, point-and-click style game that explores the depths of reality and identity through a disturbing, psychological horror lens. The 3-hour experience, which has been compared to literature, theatre, and independent world cinema, invites players to question their existence and delve into a surrealist nightmare. Winner of the 2018 BAFTA Scotland Games category, "Beckett" promises to leave a lasting impression on those who dare to enter its dark and unforgiving world.

Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 is an interactive visual novel where you face a mysterious girl and a magical coffee vending machine that produces anything you type. Each item you request elicits unique reactions from her, revealing strange and unpredictable story developments. Your choices shape the surreal experience, blending curiosity with unsettling mystery.