Games like Journal
Looking for games like Journal? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Life is Strange, The Cat Lady or Always Sometimes Monsters.
1 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, musicstability, grinding96% User Score 52,473 reviewsCritic Score 75%8 reviewsLife is Strange is an award-winning Adventure game that offers a stunning story with excellent gameplay and marvelous graphics, accompanied by excellent music. The game features a wholesome story that will make you laugh, but beware of the numerous bugs. Your choices in the game can significantly impact the story, making each playthrough unique.
View Game2 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, stability93% User Score 4,698 reviews"The Cat Lady" is a dark, psychological horror adventure game. Players control Susan, a woman who has decided to take her own life, but finds herself intervened by strange events and a group of beings known as "The Parasites." As she delves deeper into their world, she must confront her own inner demons and make difficult choices that will have lasting consequences. The game features point-and-click gameplay, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative about mental health, trauma, and redemption.
View Game3 View Game73%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability79% User Score 2,364 reviewsCritic Score 67%15 reviews"Always Sometimes Monsters" is a narrative-driven RPG where your choices significantly impact the story. As a down-and-out writer, you must make difficult decisions to reconcile with a former love, all while dealing with life's harsh realities. The game features a unique perspective system, where your character's gender and race are determined by the player you choose at the start.
View Game4 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalgrinding, stability81% User Score 7,592 reviewsCritic Score 79%2 reviews"Tell Me Why" is an episodic narrative adventure game that follows twins Alyson and Tyler Ronan as they return to their rural Alaska home to confront their past and unlock family secrets. The game explores themes of memory, trauma, and identity, and features smooth dialogue and stunning visuals. Players will make choices that impact the twins' relationship and the game's outcome.
View Game5 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, replayability83% User Score 779 reviewsCritic Score 70%27 reviewsIn Last Day of June, players explore a poignant, artistic world to prevent a tragic accident and save the life of their loved one. Through innovative narrative mechanics, players solve puzzles and uncover the events of the day from different perspectives. This emotional journey challenges players to question the genuine impact of their actions and the sacrifices they're willing to make.
View Game6 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, musicreplayability, grinding89% User Score 2,498 reviewsCritic Score 71%7 reviews"A Normal Lost Phone" is a narrative investigation game where you explore the contents of a lost phone to discover the intimacies of its previous owner. By searching through texts, emails, and other apps, you uncover the story of a young person's life, their relationships, and the challenges they face. The game provides a unique and immersive way to experience someone else's narrative, allowing players to piece together the fragments of a stranger's life.
View Game7 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, replayability84% User Score 3,779 reviewsCritic Score 69%11 reviews"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.
View Game8 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalreplayability, optimization77% User Score 20,826 reviewsCritic Score 82%14 reviews"Gone Home: Console Edition" is a story exploration game set in 1995 where you return home to an empty house and must discover what happened to your family. It's a critically acclaimed and award-winning game, known for its realistic portrayal of characters and emotional depth, with over 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes commentary available. The game has been praised for being a defining indie game of its generation and a unique love story.
View Game9 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability92% User Score 8,505 reviewsCritic Score 80%45 reviewsOxenfree is a supernatural thriller adventure game where you play as Alex, a teenager who opens a ghostly rift during an overnight party on an old military island. Your choices affect how you deal with the supernatural events, peers, and creatures you've unleashed. The game features a huge content update with new storylines, scenes, endings, and a behind-the-scenes documentary .
View Game10 View Game67%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, character development73% User Score 636 reviewsCritic Score 61%30 reviews"Twin Mirror" is a psychological thriller video game where Sam Higgs, a former investigative journalist, returns to his hometown of Basswood, West Virginia, to attend his best friend's funeral. Soon, he gets entangled in the town's dark secrets and must use his intellectual abilities to uncover the truth. The game features a rich, intricate storyline and allows players to explore the unique workings of Sam's mind. However, as the investigation unfolds, Sam will struggle to distinguish between friend and foe, leaving players questioning who to trust.
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