Games like Paper Trails

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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ISSUE #28 Cover - Joanna Krótka Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #28.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

These are the ninja doodles you used to draw in your notebook in Science class turned into life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Fights.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

"Boxes are the most wonderful things ever! Truly they are, didn’t you know?" A Game About Boxes is a quirky little adventure that shifts from minimalist aesthetics to uncanny atmospheres, all while you jump around, summon boxes, and slowly learn to love them. :) or else <3 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game About Boxes.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 253 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 4 reviews

The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince follows the tale of two lonely hearts brought together through a mutal misunderstanding. In it, you control the wolf, disguised as a princess, who guides the blind prince through a perilous forest in search of the witch capable of restoring his sight. The forest is home to a number of hostile creatures intent on ending your journey prematurely, as well as haz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

94% User Score Based on 33,296 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 11 reviews

Re-Discover Little Nightmares, now enhanced in stunning 4K and 60 FPS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Nightmares.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Experience Story-rich narrative game inspired by beloved fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, The Three Little Pigs and more! it’s up to you to guide the siblings to find their way and to uncover what mysteries await. Explore the beautiful handcrafted world brought to life using wood, cardboard, foam and clay for a unique stop-motion style experience. See the world through the cinematic camera an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once a Tale.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Lantern City is on the verge of disaster: the Goddess Simurgh has been kidnapped by the evil Scientist! 30 Birds is a narrative puzzle game laid out on the surface of rotating lanterns. Wander through a gorgeous world inspired by Persian art, meet quirky birds, and solve puzzles to rescue Simurgh. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Birds.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 9 reviews

A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique witchy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Delicacy.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 438 reviews

Buy Tchia on PlayStation Store. Take control of any animal or object and explore a vast and beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tchia.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

83% User Score Based on 714 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

White Shadows is a modern fable about escaping a dark, weird and violent world. A long time has passed since The Great War. Humanity is half human, half animal. What remains of civilization lives in The White City, a vast network of towers rising high into a dark sky. To protect against a deadly pandemic, those who can afford it try to keep themselves alive - by covering their skin in bright whit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Shadows.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 988 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

Woody is an average man who has a happy life, until his neighbor Mr. Rottweiler, makes his life miserable. So Woody decides to take full revenge on Mr. Rottweiler, becoming the star of a new TV show where he performs tricks on his unsuspecting neighbour, setting traps in his house such as sawing the chair, banana peels/soap on the floor, smeared paintings and messing with home equipment. Create di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neighbours from Hell.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

78% User Score Based on 335 reviews

Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek is the exciting prequel to the stealth horror hit. Find out what happens right before the events of the main game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

72% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Paper Dolls 2 is a first-person horror adventure game. A dark aura emanates from a Qing dynasty dwelling—the Yin Mansion. What happened to the once-famous Yin Family? Clues lead us to its second floor haunted by restless spirits. A truth, buried for over a hundred years, is waiting to be unraveled. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Dolls 2.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

95% User Score Based on 79 reviews

This game is about farming! Just gold ol' planting crops in the daytime, and harvesting them in the daytime with no sinister nighttime gameplay or anything nefarious like that at all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wholesome Game About Farming.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

74% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

SAMUDRA is an environmentally focused, hand-illustrated, 2D puzzle game that follows a child's adventure across a polluted sea. Players encounter underwater creatures to uncover truths about “surface-dweller” actions causing the polluted deep-sea world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMUDRA.

In the age of Enlightenment, Damien, husband and father, is returning to his home village of Blackmill after receiving a letter from his wife. Upon arrival he discovers that everything seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek: Light Through Darkness.

Cursed to become the very beast that you have hunted. Will you become the next folktale to be written in the books for the Library of Lost Tales or will you take the Afterlife Scribe’s offer to hunt down escaped folktale beasts to trade for your life back from before the curse? When the hunter becomes the hunted...Hunt for the Lost Folktales is a folklore hunting, turn-based adventure where you f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt for the Lost Folktales.

A Kungfu-Noir prison drama based on Buddhist myth. Plan the perfect escape, create your own unique fighting style, form an Asura gang, and defeat The Death that Follows herself in this rogue-like character-action game. IMMORTAL combines freestyle combat with some of the fastest platforming you have ever seen. Freely express yourself and go from offense to defense while building up your flow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTAL: And the Death that Follows.

A Slow Life in a Pixel Town (Mobile) Water a tiny sprout at dawn, cast a line by the river at noon, light the stove at dusk, and look up at a sky of stars. With seasons, weather, and a gentle day–night cycle, even small routines feel meaningful. Mobile-first • Portrait • Touch controls • Single-player • Light exploration • Cloud saves Now available on Android & iOS. What you can do Fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FantasyTownEveryDay.

Game Design Link: My Adventures Need:  Elementary school students need to become geographically informed through mastery of factual knowledge, mental maps and ways of thinking (National geography standard). They also need to study geography to develop geo-spatial thinking skills, which will help them understand spatial concepts and make sense of the real life phenomena (Liu, Chang & Lossman, 2010)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Adventures.

Nogalious MSX is a retro action platformer that pays homage to the era of classic 2D platforming on 8-bit personal computers. Explore 5 different worlds and go through cozy dungeons in the first title of a trilogy that tells the story of Nogalious, his daughter Mariet, and the evil Darama. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nogalious MSX.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Dreamlike Worlds is a 2D challenging puzzle platformer implemented inside an enchanted fairy setting. It's a hardcore atmospheric puzzle platformer, not just another Limbo. Nevertheless, this game will grab the attention of both hardcore gamers, as much as those who prefer casual gaming. The goal of the main character, a small pale-eyed kid, is to find her way out of dangerous grounds by mastering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamlike Worlds.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A cute 2D platformer where you stick to walls and fight your way out of a hot fireplace. Features environment-based combat and a cozy, retro aesthetic. It contains 50 levels, 10 songs, and is controller compatible. If you'd like to follow my development journey, please check out my weekly podcast: "Game, Develop, Repeat" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sut.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

50% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Kukui is a first person horror game. You play as a 10-year-old named Kyle that is in a coma due to a severe injury, however, you play in his subconscious, accessing all his memories and events that happened before the accident. As the story unfolds you will find out what happened and how you ended up in this situation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kukui.

GAME INTRODUCTION "Crazy Jump" is a 2D jumping game. Players will play as spheres, go through various levels set by the Demon King, and finally save the world. In the game, the Demon King will challenge your reaction speed, control ability, and adaptability! GAME STORY In 3033 AD, the earth was completely destroyed, human beings survived underground, and evolved into a spherical shape to adapt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Jump.

This is a little adventure in the depths of a mysterious cave. Try on the role of a rescuer and try to save the lives of a team of missing cavers as quickly as possible. You will need concentration, discipline and strong hands, because the owners of these depths do not like uninvited guests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climber.

A dark 2D domino game with strip mechanics. Defeat your opponent, remove their clothing, and break the cycle of death and resurrection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominó Gótico.

Cataclysmic Bite is a dark fantasy horror, turn based RPG where survival means hiding, listening, and holding onto your sanity. You follow a small group of travelers Lila, Malcolm, Elias, Rowan, and Alice. They uncover the truth behind, the demon cat curse spread across the village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysmic Bite.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Embark on a captivating journey in Fuse - an immersive adventure that blends action, stealth, and puzzle-solving in a unique gameplay experience! Seamlessly shift between two distinct characters, each offering their own specialized abilities. Master the art of stealth by using paper planes to distract enemies, or fly your way past the shadowed depths of the mountains. Merge their abilities to for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fuse.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Smack Monkey: Never Stop SmackingReject humanity. Return to monkey. Smack Monkey is a satisfying precision platformer where you climb fast! (and fall even faster...) Mr. Marcus Monkey slept in and is now late for his date with his hot monkey girlfriend!!!! AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Jump, climb and smack your way to the top of Sunset Mountain! ~Mr. Marcus Monkey has the shmoves~ Press &quot;Sma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smack Monkey.

This is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle game with a cat as the main character. The game takes place in a villa, where you play as a cat that has just entered the house. You meet animals with different personalities, solve one problem after another, and finally resolve the crisis at home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat at Home.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

99% User Score Based on 253 reviews

Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute and cozy puzzle adventure, based on a series of award-winning books by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Bula. Play as the forest spirit Tukoni as you meet unique characters, solve captivating puzzles, brew fragrant tea and explore a magical world filled with kindness. Play our free prologue now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tukoni: Forest Keepers.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

100% User Score Based on 7,983 reviews

Befriend your local wildlife and feed them their favorite snacks in this cozy atmospheric cooking simulator! With a strange house to search and forest to explore, the witching hour has only begun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creature Kitchen.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

You find yourself in a darkened maze at the stroke of midnight. But the wolves howling, the blades sharpening and the crows calling out tell you that you are not alone. The only question that remains is how many times will you die before you stumble upon the exit to this fiendish construction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Murder Maze.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

89% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Trapped in an abandoned asylum, survive by exploring, solving puzzles, and escaping the terrifying Doctor Viscera. Hide, fight back with limited resources, and uncover documents that reveal the way out before you become the next victim of his gruesome experiments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOCTOR VISCERA.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

93% User Score Based on 1,752 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

Follow The Midnight Walk in an adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Walk.

STATUS: In development Last Updated 03/27/2025 Chapter 1 Part 3 Current word count: ~149.5k words Free public side story available to free members on Patreon and Kofi! Features Kieran's POV! Posted for the one year anniversary of the Tumblr intro post. As a note: while the game is playable on mobile, the template I used for the game was designed with desktop in mind. I've updated it (03/29/202… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse IF.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

An otome game with intricate dark fantasy/fairytales. Can you solve the mysteries and find love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nusantara: Bermuda.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 172 reviews

The game uses pixel sprites, with characters drawn in a classic American comicbook style. Fossil halls, greenhouses, hedge mazes, botanical gardens, underground cave systems...scenes appear one after another, presenting a visual feast. Unique lighting and shading technology creates an engaging atmosphere and a wonderfully immersive experience. The game embraces the spirit of early suspense novels,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercury Abbey.

Core mechanics: Combat system &quot;Click-and-Hold&quot; Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Adventure raccoon with a magical lantern, full of interesting puzzles built on a combination of colors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lanternium.

"Massira" is a story driven, puzzle adventure game with a “low poly” style, where you will experience an unforgettable adventure in the shoes of a girl and her grandmother, who make a trip from Syria to Europe, all seen through the eyes of the little one. Oriented to a sensitive audience, with a taste for good stories, you can face reality while enjoying yourself as a child again thanks to its ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Massira.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Ascending Inferno: The rage game from hell. "Surely it can't be that hard, right?" WRONG This 2.5D rage inducing Precision Platformer takes place in a modernized, voxel and pixel art version of Dante's inferno. In it, you follow the journey of Dani, and the soul of her deceased brother, Vincent. They must navigate through Dante's nine layers of Inferno, with the ultimate goal of ASCENDING INFERNO.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascending Inferno.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

81% User Score Based on 569 reviews

Two different worlds from different colored eyes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odd Eye.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

97% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Third Eye Open is a coming of age story about a young girl with the ability to see spirits. Will this burgeoning power be a blessing or a curse? Will you be able to save your family and unravel the mystery at the heart of the adventure?Her PowerYou are Ting, a young girl who is able to see the spirits around her. You form a remarkable friendship with a young ghost, Xiu, who is seeking peace. Toget… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Level up the magical assistant doll Vasilisa the Beautiful from the famous fairy tale, who fights evil spirits at night, so that later the path to Baba Yaga will be easier! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vasilisa and Baba Yaga.

Take the role of Kitt, a young warrior fox, in a fight to save her land from the evil invaders! Kitt's Quest is a 3D platforming adventure where you must fight enemies, solve puzzles and defeat bosses to learn new powers, unlock costumes and discover new areas. Explore 6 worlds through over 20 levels, find the Soul Crystals to increase your health and spellpoints, unlock armor and staff sets that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitt's Quest.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Puppet.