Games like Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Looking for games like Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth? Here are top casual action adventure recommendations with a drama and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Walking Dead, Pentiment or The Dark Eye: Memoria.
1 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalstability, grinding97% User Score 43,040 reviewsCritic Score 88%6 reviews"The Walking Dead" is a five-part game series set in the same universe as the comic book series, where you play as Lee Everett, a criminal turned protector of a young girl named Clementine in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. The game offers a tailored experience with choices that have lasting consequences, and decisions must be made quickly in tense situations. Experience the true horror of a zombie apocalypse while shaping your own story in this game based on the Eisner-Award winning comic book series.
View Game2 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability95% User Score 7,848 reviewsCritic Score 85%52 reviews"Pentiment" is a narrative-driven game immersed in history, with a story inspired by illuminated manuscripts and printed woodcuts. As you navigate through a 16th century German town, your choices and investigations in this murder mystery will shape the outcome of the tale. Uncovering the truth proves challenging, as social classes and religious differences impact your journey.
View Game3 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, stability89% User Score 1,752 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviews"Memoria" is a fantasy-themed adventure game based on The Dark Eye universe. The story follows two characters, Geron and Sadja, in their quests to break a mysterious curse and conquer a legendary war. Gameplay features point-and-click exploration, puzzle-solving, and dialogue-driven choices that impact the narrative.
View Game4 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 Game5 View Game91%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding98% User Score 15,430 reviewsCritic Score 83%8 reviewsThe Wolf Among Us is an episodic graphic adventure game based on the Fables comic book series. Play as Bigby Wolf, the sheriff of a hidden community in New York City, as you investigate a series of grisly murders. Use your wits, strength, and detective skills to navigate a world where fairy tales and legends are real, and every decision you make affects the story.
View Game6 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, grinding80% User Score 1,864 reviewsCritic Score 70%8 reviewsDreamfall Chapters is a 3D adventure game that continues the story of the Dreamfall and Longest Journey series. The player controls multiple characters in a game that blends sci-fi, fantasy, and cyberpunk elements. The game features puzzles, character development, and a rich, immersive narrative centered around the struggle between technology and magic.
View Game7 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, stability76% User Score 887 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"State of Mind" is a thrilling game set in 2048 Berlin, where technology has taken over public sectors and surveillance is ubiquitous. The protagonist, Richard Nolan, wakes up in a hospital to find his family missing. As Richard investigates their disappearance, he becomes embroiled in a global conspiracy threatening humanity's future. The game explores the dichotomy between a dystopian reality and a digital utopia.
View Game8 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding78% User Score 784 reviewsCritic Score 72%15 reviews"Silence is a single-player, Mystery Point and Click game with an intriguing story, spectacular graphics, and delightful music. Players control 16-year-old Noah, journeying through the world between life and death to find his lost sister. Despite the dense, emotional atmosphere and encounters with dark creatures, the game features humor and likable characters, making for a unique and memorable experience."
View Game9 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, optimization89% User Score 933 reviewsCritic Score 79%27 reviewsForgotton Anne is a 2D cinematic adventure game set in the stunning Forgotten Lands, a hidden dimension filled with discarded objects. You play as Anne, the enforcer of this world, tasked with maintaining order and returning the lost objects to the human world. Along the way, you'll uncover a plot that threatens to keep Anne and her friend, Master Bonku, trapped in the Forgotten Lands forever. Your choices will determine their fate and the future of the Forgotten Lands.
View Game10 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.
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