Games like Reach

82%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

replayability, optimization

77% User Score Based on 20,826 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 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.

72%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

replayability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 868 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 20 reviews

In Whispering Willows, young Elena Elkhorn searches for her missing father and explores the mysteries of the Willows Mansion. Armed with an amulet that lets her communicate with ghosts, Elena solves puzzles and helps spirits while uncovering chilling secrets. This atmospheric adventure game combines elegant puzzles with a rich, ghostly narrative.

When you’re busy, they keep moving with you. This is not a game that demands your attentionBeat Paws Odyssey runs quietly while you use your computer. Every keystroke and mouse click gives them energy to continue their journey. No combat. No reflex tests. No need to stay focused on the screen. You do your thing. They do theirs. Your everyday actions become their adventureThey travel acro…

85%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Anxiety Puppy is an emotion-driven visual novel following a young woman navigating the overwhelming pressures of daily life and work. As her anxiety intensifies, she is drawn into a surreal world where she embarks on a spiritual journey to confront and understand her emotions. This short, thoughtful narrative offers moments of calm and self-reflection through its hand-drawn style.

66%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

stability, atmosphere

66% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Dream Cage immerses you in five nights of sleep paralysis horror, confronting uniquely designed demons rooted in real experiences. Use your microphone to detect sounds, find anomalies, and manage memory lapses with pills while uncovering the mystery behind these haunting episodes. With two endings available, only one reveals the ultimate truth.

The quest with psychological horror elements, nice pixel art, and a non-linear story.

Absented Age is a fresh mix of genres: an action RPG outside of combat that becomes a roguelike-style strategy RPG during combat.

92%Game Brain Score

story, music

graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

"KARAKARA2" is a visual novel set in a harsh, arid landscape during the "Age of Dusk." The game follows the story of two people running a small diner, focusing on their daily lives and the challenges they face in a world reshaped by the existence of hybrid beings known as the "Others." Faced with the responsibility of keeping their customers fed, they strive to maintain their business amidst the harsh realities of their world.

71%Game Brain Score

story, music

graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

In "Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy" , Taka embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his missing mother, leading him to a steampunk Victorian city where coffee is king and baristas are knights. This choice-rich visual novel offers over 25 hours of story-driven gameplay with four romanceable characters and the opportunity to discover Taka's family secrets and his own past.

91%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 1,532 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 9 reviews

In "If Found...", you erase journal entries to uncover the story of Kasio, a young person returning to their Irish hometown and grappling with personal struggles and relationships. The game's innovative format combines hand-drawn art, interactive elements, and atmospheric sound to create a unique and immersive narrative experience. Delve into Kasio's past and present as you navigate their journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.