Games like How to Brighten up the Life

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

97% User Score Based on 180 reviews

In The Rural Village of Nagoro is a short, side-scrolling game with minimalist gameplay ‘Interact button’ to tell a fate that falls on Nagoro village. Explore and press ‘F' button’ to greet all cheerful neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Rural Village of Nagoro.

Songs of the HMong is a music-driven puzzle adventure set within a hand-crafted storybook world. Join Xiao Miao, a young Hmong girl, as she helps a mysterious, amnesiac elder recover lost memories. Guided by the power of melody, you must find the seeds of the Sacred Tree to restore a fractured world. Inspired by the Song of the Maple—a National Intangible Cultural Heritage—we have breathed ancient… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of the HMong.

"You have been chosen to shoulder heavy burdens and great powers. You will be granted an exceptional chance, Rowan Alanna Nightingale." When homely nobody Rowan Nightingale gets hit by a car, she doesn't die, but instead is chosen to become an Auran - a being who can make anything happen, on three conditions: she has to be able to imagine it, believe it, and then create it. Taken under … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurans.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Heartbeat House: Hong KongLove is not an experiment. It’s a reality. At least, that’s what the show claims. Are you ready for a romance experience with true Hong Kong flavor? A brand-new dating reality show — Heartbeat House: Hong Kong — is now on air. This is not Netflix. This is not YouTube. This is a villa in Hong Kong, where eight young adults live together. They eat, chat, date, flirt, arg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbeat House: Hong Kong.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

This is a Beta test version of the game. The Beta Test will close the 18th of august. Save the island of Vindilis and defeat the Omniscient!  A short, epic adventure that will pit you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn, hand-animated universe. The Omniscient, lord of the island, has descended into madness and unleashed the four plagues upon the people who rebelled against him. Play as F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vindilis.

Shui's Odyssey is a narrative-driven puzzle game that tightly integrates storytelling and gameplay. Experience the passage of time for three generationsPlayers will join the protagonist, "Xiao Shui," on a profound journey to rediscover lost memories and embark on a soul-searching quest. Through themes of love, family, and friendship, players will uncover emotional chapters of life se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shui's Odyssey.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

First things first... How to pronounce "Enypnion"! [ɛnˈy.pni.on / e-nip-nee-on] • Greek (n. | literary) Something seen in sleep, i.e., a dream, a sequence of representations that appear in the mind during sleep. Enypnion was originally developed by Sinking Sheep. Joining forces with Dionous Games, it has been transformed into the enhanced and reimagined game, Enypnion Redreamed. We'v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enypnion Redreamed.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

70% User Score Based on 125 reviews

A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always The Same Blue Sky....

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.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 4 reviews

Join the forces of the Ato as they set off on a journey across the universe to save their planet from a slow death. Find out how far one species is willing to go to save itself in this gorgeous hand drawn action adventure from Bonfire Entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Original Journey.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

92% User Score Based on 170 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Midnight Girl is a 2D point-and-click adventure game. The game takes place in France during the Sixties. The story, mood, and style of the game are inspired by the city of Paris, Belgian comics and heist films from the Sixties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Girl.

THE MAIN STORY The main character of ARTMESS is a girl named Maya. She lives in a small town, in a regular old house, and she’s desperately trying to get her parents back together. Then, one day, a mysterious creature shows up to help her - it looks like a glowing blue blob. Together, they run away to an amazing but rapidly fading world of Slavic folklore, searching for something that could help … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARTMESS.

An island full of mysteries. A 200-year-old legend. And a secret that was never meant to be found. What begins as historical research soon leads deeper into the mystery of Oak Island. Hidden locations, cryptic clues, and traces of a long-forgotten past all point toward one question: What really lies buried beneath the island? Features Classic Point-and-Click Gameplay: Challenging, logical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Oak Island.

Gold Lining is a story-driven puzzle platformer about finding meaning in life’s imperfections. Play as Yunli, a young girl who must find her way back home from a beautiful, fantastical realm inspired by Chinese mythology. Explore gorgeous landscapes, chat with charming inhabitants, and relive her memories, which reveals a touching story about understanding her immigrant mother. Find beauty in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Lining.

Vixes is an interactive book for children and their parents! Our interactive book is suited for kids of age from 2 to 7 and packed with beautiful artistic backgrounds. It is fully voiced and features little Vixes – Valie and Alie, in a long and engaging story with logical and intuitive puzzles and games. Vixes are jolly and hard-working little people. When night falls on Earth, the Sun shines… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vixes.

To get to the past - you have to take a photo in the presentPholee is a colourful game about a Time camera keeper who travels through photos in search of her. Go to the past - visit many incredible locations and meet completely different people who will share with you memories of their lives and the missing artefact. Solve puzzles by changing the time of day, search for pieces of a common puzzle, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pholee.

Lost Little Things is a cozy hidden object adventure. Play as a young fox spirit, Kitsune, guided by a wise cat sensei, helping yokai and forest neighbors recover their lost treasures. Embark on a mystical journey! Roam ancient temples, forest shrines, and moonlit gardens. Attend lively yokai festivals and explore mysterious locations inspired by Japanese folklore. Along the way, meet charming, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Little Things.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Tormentum II is a dark, surreal point-and-click adventure with elements of psychological horror. Explore a hand-drawn world, solve puzzles, and make morally ambiguous choices that shape the fates of the characters you meet. It tells a new, standalone story, so no knowledge of the original game is required. A world you created. A prison you don't remember.You play as David, who is building a simula… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum II.

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.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Odd Dorable is a game created from my 4-year-old daughter’s drawings. Embark on a short, playful adventure through this cozy and welcoming open world filled with different puzzles to solve. Uncover hidden secrets and help the princess find all her lost candies. Rediscover your inner child as the game evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity. Little Features: ⏰ Around 30 minutes to 1 hour of p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odd Dorable.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Izzy and Nat break out of their boring summer routine when they make the discovery of a lifetime: an alien living at the bottom of a nearby pond. The mysterious creature, which they name Faerie, asks them for help returning to its home on a passing comet in exchange for showing the girls their futures. As they search for scrap metal to feed their new celestial friend, Izzy and Nat suddenly realize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Angel.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

As Traveler entered that forbidden place and approached the machine, the instrument on his back began to hum. Suddenly, it spoke with a maniacal voice. "You seek to reunite the lovers?" Traveler stared in stunned silence. "Find the three fates…", the mad device droned on - and Traveler realized what he must do. Traveler's Refrain is a dark song-casting, story-driven action RPG about one man's ques… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traveler's Refrain.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

An isolated Russian village, 1942. Men leave one by one, along the winding forest path painted crimson by distant fires, and do not return. Yong Nadia becomes a part-time postwoman filling in for her sick mother. She is now a messenger of hope and of trouble. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grief like a stray dog.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

83% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Unreliable Narrator: Centum challenges traditional gaming conventions by weaving an intricate narrative where reality is as fluid as the mind of its narrator. Mind-bending Gameplay: Navigate a series of daunting scenarios, each shrouded in uncertainty and enigma. Every click and decision is remembered, forcing you to grapple with the unreliable nature of the narrator's hints and guidance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centum.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

The game available here on Itch.io is only the DEMO version. The full content is only available on Steam. Thank you in advance for your understanding! ――Publishing videos/images of the game on social networks is allowed, and completely free of charge. Note: The version here at "itch.io" contains only English language. This game was created using the MAKER MZ RPG. Please note the following … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Ever - Lost in Time.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

Join Discord:About "Avian Enigma""Avian Enigma" is a captivating visual novel set in a world where humanity stands as the last remnant of life. Follow a factory worker's unexpected journey as he rescues a bird, sparking a quirky yet romantic adventure. The arrival of a mysterious girl unveils deeper secrets that will forever change his world.Characters The Young Man A weary wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avian Enigma.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Tiny Cats is a mysterious hidden cat-detective game where you need to find all the hidden and deeply hidden cats in the mansion. Save each cat from the mysterious magic that keeps them trapped inside. And uncover the mystery of your late aunt's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to tiny Cats.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

79% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

VED is a story-driven RPG featuring stunning hand-drawn art and animation combined with a unique teleporting system, turn-based combat mechanics and rogue-lite elements. Immerse yourself in a fantastical world with a rich storytelling experience, dozens of irreversible consequences and alternative endings, and gameplay that’s easy to learn but difficult to master! In VED, you take on the role of C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VED.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Screenshots from 'Unleaving'  A story-driven puzzle platformer, hand-painted frame by frame, inviting players to become an extension of the protagonist by giving it your own meaning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unleaving.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

97% User Score Based on 361 reviews

Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as "Stickman" as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Noctambulant is a hand-drawn 2D survival and psychological horror game. Renee moves in with her grandmother after the passing of her parents in a tragic accident. Walk with Renee and unfold the terrifying mystery as to why she was made to go to bed early every night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctambulant.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

In the year 198X, young Evan must survive a bleak life in the snowy backwater of Landis, Oregon. One fateful day, his existence is forever changed by the dark influences of a strange visitor from another world. With the guidance of his new ally, can Evan stand up against schoolyard bullies? Will he have the courage to stand up for himself? The Prince of Landis combines the character-driven story a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prince of Landis.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 253 reviews

It's hard to be a kitten if you have such a clumsy owner! Yesterday she lost a lot of things in the park and now it's up to you to find them! Memories of that day can be helpful – you should remember where have you seen that thing last and search there. And finally you can climb up a tree and ask a big cat for a hint – you will see all the events of that day again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Adventures in City Park.

After losing his parents and barely escaping his burning home, Zach wakes up in the hospital where he meets Aya, the ghost of a girl. Who is she, and why can only Zach see her? Together they try to investigate Aya's past, which quickly awakens new dangers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELEGIES: Aya.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 1,266 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Dragons, witches, trolls... No one can stop Anna. With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she just makes her way. She communes with the dead, shuts off the local taverns beer supply and gets old ladies behind bars... The world of author Dane Krams' debut on the game development stage isn't as cuddly as it may seem. Anna h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anna's Quest.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

97% User Score Based on 497 reviews

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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Dachshund.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 2,704 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Carto is a tile placement adventure game where you explore the lands you placed and discover the secrets while exploring. What will happen to the world and the characters when you rearrange the tiles of the map? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carto.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

67% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Tales of the Black Death is a choice driven interactive fiction plague survival story that pins your morality against your survival. The game is a three-part series set in the Middle Ages during the plague that spread from Italy to France and finally reached England. In Tales of the Black Death, you play as Baldasar, a young Italian boy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Black Death.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

71% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Look Inside is a 2.5D narrative game based on the palpable interactions that the player makes in a book summarizing in images and texts the life of a French family at different times and periods of their members' lives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look Inside.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Lo-fi music. Immersive story. Psychological advice. Memory-trigger moments. Ice cream! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories of East Coast.

In this hand-drawn 2D point-and-click adventure, you follow the journey of Herman, a boy who lived through the most tragic times in the history of Jeju Island, South Korea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfolded: Camellia Tales.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

80% User Score Based on 258 reviews

After ten years of living in a diner with a single "All You Can Eat" coupon, your existence is threatened by the diner's imminent foreclosure! Embark on an epic... um... mundane journey to protect your way of life! All you can eat is a point and click adventure stylized like a daily comic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All You Can Eat.

Red is a seasoned thief who infiltrates the last flying island to steal its core. But the heist goes wrong, and Red crashes into the island's lower levels. Now he must make his way all the way to the top, overcoming countless obstacles and uncovering the island's secrets! Chasing the Sky is a story-driven metroidvania about becoming a hero – and the choices that shape our fate. As Red explores th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chasing the Sky.

​A diary is full of memories that must not be forgotten.  A diary shapes the way a person sees the world, whether those memories are real or distorted by time. A diary carries its owner's hopes, fears, and dreams. Sometimes, it can go beyond even the wildest fantasy... Reborn: Lost is a psychological narrative puzzle adventure game that combines environmental exploration, daily life puzzles, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reborn: Lost.

Canvas of Thoughts is an cozy point-and-click puzzle adventure which invites you into Evi's vibrant but loud inner world. Experience everyday situations through shifting colours, sounds and emotions. Solve reflective puzzles and navigate the world not through words, but through feelings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canvas of Thoughts.

A mole steps into the light.Topo the mole and Scrunch the beetle live together in a mole hill on the island of Fiddle Leaf, which is a lush, muddy area of the planet Little Pebble. Topo loves quiet activities like stargazing and Sudoku, and never strays from his everyday routine. Scrunch, however, would much rather explore the world in the sunlight, work on her fiber art, and try new things. Fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mole's Best Friend.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

You were once a noble lady of a castle, living peacefully—or so it should have been.When you awoke, all that remained was a desolate wasteland. You must crawl out from your underground shelter and head toward the promised place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JANKLADY.

Why Am I Here is divided into a Demo version and a full release version. Demo Prologue: The Frozen Frontier(Releasing February 23) This Demo represents an in-development build and does not fully reflect the final game content. During Next Fest, we will actively collect player feedback. Your input will help us refine systems, balance, and shape the future direction of the game. At the foot … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why Am I Here.