Games like Lucid Cycle

74%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

story, grinding

74% User Score Based on 125 reviews

In Drizzlepath: Deja Vu, a man ponders life's mysteries on a journey to a mountain's peak to uncover truths about his existence. This atmospheric "walking simulator" offers professional voice narration and a meditative exploration experience, with bonus in-references for fans of the developer's earlier works. It's not a remake or sequel, but a spiritual revisitation of the developer's very first game, now enhanced with new meaning and depth.

84%Game Brain Score

music, story

optimization, replayability

89% User Score Based on 1,104 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

"The Norwood Suite" is a first-person narrative-driven game set in a mysterious hotel. As a visitor, you'll uncover eccentric characters, surreal events, and hidden secrets, all while trying to discover the truth behind the hotel's enigmatic host. With its distinctive jazz soundtrack and immersive environment, the game invites you on a unique adventure filled with intrigue and humor.

89%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

story, optimization

89% User Score Based on 226 reviews

"Matter" is a single-player, sensational platformer game with good visuals and a relaxing, dynamic soundtrack. Explore a mystic and expressive world where matter evolves and lives around you. Created by Concrete Games, "Matter" offers a disorienting and exotic adventure, promoting pleasure without violence, frustration, or competition.

54%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

stability, grinding

54% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews

"Dream" is a single-player adventure game with a strong focus on exploration and puzzle-solving within the subconscious mind of its protagonist, Howard Phillips. The game boasts stunning visuals, a phenomenal soundtrack, and a dense atmosphere, but is held back by numerous bugs and a significant amount of grinding. Players can shape Howard's future by making choices that lead to multiple possible endings in this non-linear narrative experience.

89%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

gameplay, story

89% User Score Based on 193 reviews

"Pluviophile" is a single-player adventure game with exceptional visuals and an awesome soundtrack, offering a slow-paced, atmospheric journey through a rainy wilderness. Accompanied by a poem from Julius Cawein and an original score by Pınar Karabaş, the game provides a immersive experience of tranquility and introspection. Progress is saved at the start of each chapter, making it easy to take breaks during this short, but impactful journey.

64%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

story, optimization

64% User Score Based on 396 reviews

"Bottle" is a single-player Adventure game with good graphics and stellar atmosphere, featuring ingenious music and sound effects that create a melancholic winter setting. As a solitary man, you follow a woman's trail by uncovering notes she leaves behind, solving puzzles to reach her, and exploring the environment. Completing the game unlocks "Noir" mode, offering a different atmospheric experience with a black and white filter and surprising changes.

71%Game Brain Score

story, atmosphere

grinding, stability

75% User Score Based on 1,720 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 16 reviews

"Conarium is a single-player Horror Action game with an intriguing Lovecraftian story, masterful graphics, and fantastic music. As Frank Gilman, you explore an abandoned Antarctic base, opening your eyes to a chilling and vulnerably unfamiliar world. Despite some grinding and buggy aspects, the game provides an excellent atmosphere."

83%Game Brain Score

music, story

replayability, stability

88% User Score Based on 1,006 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

"Dreaming Sarah" is a surreal adventure platformer game with puzzle elements, inspired by "Yume Nikki" and games like "Flashback." In the game, you explore the dreams of a young girl named Sarah, encountering a diverse cast of characters and a constantly changing environment. With its unique blend of horror and adventure, "Dreaming Sarah" offers an engaging and immersive experience for players.

56%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

story, grinding

56% User Score Based on 537 reviews

"Nephise Begins" is a short, atmospheric puzzle game set in a sunny and foggy forest. Gather animal skulls to use on tall amphoras and toggle the HUD for details. The game features relaxing music and a narrating elder voice, with a focus on creating a relaxing mood for players.

80%Game Brain Score

story, music

replayability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Nephise: Ascension is the third game in the Nephise series, following the story of a young orb collector lost in Dragons Valley. This first-person "walking simulator" offers extensive exploration, light puzzle and platforming elements, and professional voice narration. The game features a variety of locations with different lighting and weather, providing an immersive and relaxing experience that lasts an hour or more. No prior knowledge of the earlier games is necessary to enjoy this standalone tale.