Games like Lydia Was Here

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

94% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Up.

Stripped of his memories and identity by a botched military experiment in order to become the perfect soldier, DIV-0519 was forced to flee the hidden training Facility way too soon. Keep this fugitive alive as you explore a surreal country, ruled by fear and strict laws. FEATURES CHARACTER-DRIVEN NARRATIVE: Atmospheric, eerie story exploring loss of identity, set in a seemingly hopeless worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misdamnation.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Who needs a moral compass when you have a god in the gutter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veins Like Tapeworms.

If you like it, consider supporting it on Kickstarter PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS is a 2D, point-and-click, narrative-driven adventure video game with a focus on atmosphere, character, and storytelling. Step into the worn-out shoes of Jack, caught in a world of bigger players, dirty deals, and personal demons. Explore hand-crafted environments, uncover layered storylines, and interact with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playing With The Big Boys.

A group of friends find themselves stuck in an old house during a thunderstorm. They discover a strange fertility themed board game and decide to humor it. As the game goes on, they start experiencing nausea, fatigue, and other unusual symptoms. They laugh it off, until eventually one girl's stomach visibly swells.Separated from the rest of the world, their only option is to continue playing and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Extra: Ukuzala.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 791 reviews

Hello, new Puppeteer! Meet Charlotte - a puppet you will control. Meet her alien friends, maggot cat and a certain Observer. Dive deep into horrors of junk food, TV world, religion and romance novels for middle-age women. Keep your puppet safe at all times. Or don't. ​ Have fun dying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo.

MYMEMORYMYMEMORY is a story-focused RPGMaker game set in the SCP Foundation universe. Play through Camille's memories as she is contained and classified as SCP-9831. Play through her life, explore her story, and discover what the Foundation is hiding. Are they covering something up? Does Camille know more than she's letting on? Does she know about... you? Features 2-3 hours of gameplay, and a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MYMEMORY.

ABOUT THIS GAMENamiko is a PSX-inspired psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, restraint, and emotional storytelling. You play as Namiko, a young girl navigating spaces shaped by ritual, belief, and unresolved trauma. Horror in Namiko is not loud or constant — it lingers in silence, distorted memory, and the unseen presence of something watching. This is a slow-burn experience where vu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Namiko.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. Play as a boy trapped between waking life and a dream, exploring his memories each day. Each day reveals a new part of his life, from school and family to love and loss. Your choices will determine if he finds hope and wakes up or falls into darkness. Experience unique environments, calming music, and an emotional story in this immersive adventure. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days.

Please note: This game centers around storytelling, dialogue and choices, so please don't expect other gameplay mechanics to be in the focus of this game! The game is free now! Enjoy the special gaming experience that was so melodramatic, it gave one of the reviewers nausea! (Okay, this game is obviously not for everyone ... There is a lot that Jack Hayes has to deal with. His past is like a ghos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Hayes: The Lazarus Sign.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

92% User Score Based on 434 reviews

A story-focused adventure game about a little girl in the world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lydia.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Zhao Sheng, a retired postman, has been suffering from dementia over the past years. He insists that his partner Qi Mei is waiting for him under a peach tree. Zhao Sheng’s family didn't want him to leave with any regrets and decided to go and find that peach tree he had been talking about... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Dream.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 1,252 reviews

A leisure healing mini-pixel plot game exploring at home. Players will wander at home from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will be encounters in this process? During the exploration, maybe... you can even find some weird secrets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Home Alone Final.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A story-oriented visual novel set in historical France. Play as Emile, a lonesome boy whose past has caught up with him. Witness as the choices he makes continue on a downwards spiral… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cage of Etha.

You follow a small group of friends brought together by a shared mission: to find someone they’ve lost. As they search across Haifa’s streets, homes, and hidden corners, they’ll confront not only external obstacles but also their own emotional scars. In each richly illustrated scene, you’ll investigate the environment for clues, some of them - objects that hold personal meaning and fragments of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haifa.

The year is 2002, you wake up from a nightmare only to find yourself in an entirely new one. As your eyes adjust to the dark, you realize you've been kidnapped and are held captive in dingy basement. Escape...Finding items to aid your escape will require you to solve puzzles, evade your pursuer, and explore. The house:Tucked away in a rural area, lies this completely trashed home. Inside, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightning Girl.

If you're looking for good jumpscares and a rich story... you’ve come to the wrong kitchen. But if you like your horror slow, personal, and quietly disturbing—come closer. The oven’s still warm. About This Game:The Kitchen Knife is a psychological horror game that throws you into the fragmented mind of a man haunted by memory, guilt, and something much darker. As the world shifts around you, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kitchen Knife.

DEVELOPER UPDATEUpdate 5/18/26 from the Developer - This game was set to release on June 1, 2026, but I decided to move that date to a later time and put the game as "To Be Announced". The game is currently not being worked on since I did not hit my target funding in the Kickstarter several years ago, but I did not want to cancel/remove the game from Steam yet because I may come back to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casting Shadows.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Explore a small, story-rich world reflecting the struggles of college life. Play mini-games to complete the everyday tasks that you need to survive. Eventually, try to find a way to break the cycle of monotony and escape your bleak surroundings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Week By Car.

Still RoomStill Room: I Miss You is a psychological narrative experience that explores the fragile border between reality and illusion through the mind of a person living with schizophrenia. You play as a man confined to a single room, trying to function as his mental state slowly begins to unravel. Over roughly 90 minutes of gameplay, you go through ordinary daily routines: working on your thesi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Room: I Miss You.

An Adventure Game About The Life Of Tash. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pristiq: Tash's Trilogy.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

57% User Score Based on 168 reviews

The cataclysm has accelerated global warming. Rivers and lakes have dried up, vast tracts of land are engulfed in wildfires, and cities are in chaos. You are a lone survivor trying to wait your turn to be evacuated to the northern part of the country. Your task is simple: do not leave your home under any circumstances and don't let the heat incinerate your body. In your hour of need, people may kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No, I'm not a Femboy.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

FriendShapes v2.2 Demo Out Now! [Controls: Keyboard / Joypad / Mouse (Mouse not recommended for traversal)] [Media 17987566] Explore the twisted remnants of Leavalley, a place you're fairly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FriendShapes.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

96% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Death Drive is a road trip visual novel inspired by classic American Gothic fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Drive.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

This is an emotion-focused short narrative game with an average playtime of around 1 hour. We believe that seeing and understanding our own emotions is a strength in itself. May this inner journey bring you moments of calm and resonance. Anxiety Puppy is an interactive visual novel that tells the story of a young girl in a bustling city, who, while struggling with the pressures of life and wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anxiety Puppy.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 19,882 reviews

STORY Cannibalism and codependency! Caught in an extremely toxic sibling relationship, our awful heroes must survive starvation, as well as each other. How will you escape death and the consequences of your actions?FEATURES This is a story focused adventure game where you get to: Explore a bleak world. Solve some light puzzles. Play as two characters. Make choices that change the course of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Coffin of Andy and Leyley.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 1,270 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 15,259 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 28 reviews

Night In The Woods is an adventure game about a college dropout who comes home to the friends and the town they left behind. Break stuff, play bass, hang out, go places and discover things that aren't meant for you. Come home to Possum Springs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night in the Woods.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back. From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam, the creator of Rage in Peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Comes After.

Karma Jump is a third-person, narrative-driven adventure game where players journey through haunting dreamscapes shaped by trauma, guilt, and the desperate hope for redemption. After taking his own life, Bobi awakens not to peace — but to a twisted purgatory. Trapped between life and death, he must confront nightmarish echoes of his past. Guided by the enigmatic Angel of Darkness, Bobi must navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karma Jump.

A monster living in a small town embarks on a journey to become a hero. Explore the stages of a typical fantasy world. Help this monster kill the dark lord to become the savior of the world... or not. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cush's Amazin' Adventure!!.

At the heart of Clicky & Yo lies a psychological horror narrative experience that unfolds as a first-person enigma, where reality begins to fracture with every step you take toward understanding. At first, everything seems calm—a familiar environment you recognize and comprehend. Yet as you move forward, that same world slowly transforms into something unstable, unsettling, and deeply personal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicky & Yo.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Hello Anxiety is a pixel art narrative puzzle RPG set in a surreal world shaped by mental health struggles. Navigate eerie bookstores, silent streets, and haunting memories as you explore the layers of anxiety and self-doubt in this emotional, story-driven experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Anxiety.

From the hidden pages of Jurnal Risa comes a visual novel where the boundary between the living and the unseen begins to blur. Step into Jurnal Risa's world where each shadow holds a story, and every whisper leads you deeper into the unknown. Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa crew, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Welcome to UCSC—well, kind of. This isn’t the sunny college campus you remember. In this 2D puzzle horror game, you're dropped into a fog-drenched, twisted version of UC Santa Cruz where nothing feels quite right. Familiar landmarks are warped, the silence is heavy, and the mist hides more than just bad weather. You’ll explore eerie paths and unsettling buildings as you piece together the story … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Markus's Miasma.

KUZGUN STORY Raven is a renowned and respected doctor, committed to his profession despite his young age. He has cured many patients and pushed the boundaries of science and medicine. However, one day, he is unable to save someone he holds dear—his wife—who succumbs to a fatal illness. Despite using all his medical knowledge and experience, he loses her. This failure devastates him, not only as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KUZGUN.

Join Firva in a dark and fantastical medieval realm as she embarks on a perilous quest to save her mother and sister. Explore a world filled with breathtaking landscapes and daunting challenges that will test your wits and bravery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firva Strings of Fate.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Held captive by the abandoned Signal Creek Shopping Mall, Nour and her companions must come to terms with their deepest regrets or lose themselves to the Void. Signal Creek is a dialogue-driven RPG set in the surreal pixel art world of a sentient abandoned shopping mall. Playing as college student Nour, you and your companions Nick and Ms. Gaw embark on a journey of reconciliation with the past… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signal Creek.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

96% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishbowl.

The Faith of Sin is a point-and-click escape room game. One night, you wake up and realize you're no longer in the real world. As you explore your home, you'll uncover clues and piece together hazy fragments of your past. And when you finally remember everything you've done — you'll understand what the 'faith of sin' truly means.Features A combination of point-and-click adventure and escape room … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faith of Sin.

Enter the loop, explore abstract spaces, find and process bad memories to unfold your story and learn your fate. Fragment tells a story of generational trauma and addiction, you decide whether to break the loop or be consumed by it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragment.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

96% User Score Based on 3,492 reviews

Your Creation, Her Eternity If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The NOexistenceN of you AND me.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the dark.

Evelyn`s Game is a third-person psychological horror where memories can be as dangerous as monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Evelyn Game.

==About==这是一个“相信就是真实”的世界——人可以沉浸在各自的妄想中，人们的共同认识也必须是“真实”——不是人们的共识去贴近世界，而是世界改变自己来贴合人们的认识。在这样的世界里，失去了部分记忆的男主——阳，遇见了声称是他青梅竹马兼女友的少女——小雨。他们就此开启了一段寻回两人记忆的旅程：前往数个他们曾制造过共同回忆的地点，并在这途中还原了阳失忆的真相。   ==Introduction==《恋与未歇之雨》作为Mirreams的第一部作品，是一部双结局的文字冒险游戏，包括序章及后日谈在内共7个章节，文本总量约7万字。 B站官号Mirreams，欢迎关注。   ==Staff==主催：竹书子 音乐：千山夕照_png 剧本：竹书子、Mirreams成员 美术：很好相处的熊猫 CV：云生s UI：蓝方k 宣发：竹书子、Eric汐 美术协助：UNeatable糍_ … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 恋与未歇之雨.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization

98% User Score Based on 593 reviews

The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Test: Reality Check.

"But Walter won't be here this summer..." Slumberer's Universe is a psychological horror 2D RPG that tells a story of dealing with loss. Alph's best friend Walter died in a car accident a few months ago. Alph's been trying to overcome his death, but there's always something that reminds him of the horror and sadness of it. One day, though, something peculiar happened. Everything started to feel we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slumberer's Universe.

If you want to try the game out, here's a link to the demo: https://kazuki-t126.itch.io/ones-desolation-demo In the esteemed estate of the Cichy mansion, there seems to be a rift within the household. However, one day Adele Cichy tells her daughter Liridona she has set up an arranged marriage with a prince named Nathaniel. Everything seems to be going well between the two of them until Liridona he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Void Chronicles: One's Desolation.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a story-driven point-and-click horror game solo-developed KINJAKO, with publishing and localization by 072 Project. FEATURES: A grainy, black and white graphic novel aesthetic A point-and-click style of navigation and exploration Puzzles, problem-solving, and drag/drop sequences to solve problems and mysteries Ever-changing scenarios and story based on Wick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GESTALT: The Fifth Day.

关注我们： 新浪微博：游戏逻辑 官方QQ群： 258788848 感谢大家的关注。 About the Game我一直在等，等祂来接我， 如今祂终于来了， 你看，他们都在这艘黑船之上！ 可那人一直找寻的“慈航”终将驶向哪里？或许这一切的因由，唯有“无者”才能解答。 深入亡者怨念产生的“怨秽地”，解开深渊中的谜团，探索隐藏在人们内心深处的真实往事。 除此之外，也许......你还可以改变些什么......特色《残秽的我们2》是一款本土原创写实插画风的恐怖冒险游戏，游戏风格主打的中式惊悚恐怖，游戏内不仅含有大量佛教与东方元素，还有那些骇人听闻的习俗、以及曾经鲜活的生活在这世上的人们。 这一次“怨秽地”中还潜伏着更恐怖的东西。 探索跟随女主“无者”的脚步，踏入那艘名为“慈航”的黑船，一步一步揭开隐藏其中的真相。 多角色除“无者”外，还可以交替操作事件中其他几位角色，通过不同… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Filthy us 2.