Games like Secret Little Haven

"Perfect Tides" is a point-and-click adventure game following Mara, a teen writer living on a secluded island in the year 2000. Over the course of four seasons, players will navigate Mara's family life, school, and social relationships while experiencing the island's beauty and facing challenges. The game offers a classic 90s interface with inventory collection, character interactions, and exploration across 45+ rooms in various seasons and times of day.

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.

"Until Then" is a narrative-driven game that follows the story of a young woman named Ada. Players will explore Ada's memories and experiences as she reflects on her life and the choices she has made. The game features a unique art style and immersive soundtrack, creating a compelling and emotional atmosphere. Through Ada's journey, players will confront themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.

"Emily is Away Too" is a nostalgic chat-based game set in 2006, allowing you to interact with characters Emily and Evelyn, and influence your senior year's outcome. The game features multiple endings, customizable profiles, independent IM conversations, and integration of YouTube links, Facebook profiles, and file transfers, all within a retro interface.

"A Normal Lost Phone" is a narrative investigation game where you explore the contents of a lost phone to discover the intimacies of its previous owner. By searching through texts, emails, and other apps, you uncover the story of a young person's life, their relationships, and the challenges they face. The game provides a unique and immersive way to experience someone else's narrative, allowing players to piece together the fragments of a stranger's life.

"VIDEOVERSE is a single-player drama simulation game that lets you relive the days of past social gaming networks as Emmett, a young video game fan and aspiring artist. Immerse yourself in a retro gaming environment, explore Videoverse's online community, and make decisions that will impact Emmett's friendships, personal growth, and the game's outcome. Inspired by Miiverse, MSN messenger, and early internet forums, VIDEOVERSE features a chill 00’s technology-inspired soundtrack."

"Emily is Away" is an interactive story game set in a retro chat-client, where players create a screenname and navigate through a branching narrative. The game has been praised for its unique format and comparison to other notable titles such as "Digital: A Love Story" and "Catherine." Players engage in virtual conversations, making choices that impact the storyline, as they explore the relationship between the player character and Emily. The game is now available on Steam and can be found at .

STORYUSSR, 1986. When Ira Grachevskaya goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, not a soul seems to be concerned – except for the quiet outcast Asya Shubina, that is. Uncover the mystery behind Ira’s disappearance, transmit your radio signal to the universe and learn why a bird flies past the window. CHARACTERSMeet the cast. A problem child and a truant, Ira doesn't have the best reputati…

"Missed Messages" is a narrative-driven horror game with romance elements, lasting 15-30 minutes per playthrough. The game features original art and story, with themes surrounding life, death, and memes. It contains mature content warnings and offers 4 different endings. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

"Newfound Courage" is a narrative-driven visual novel game where you play as a barista in a cozy café, navigating through relationships and personal growth. The game features relatable characters, slice-of-life storylines, and choices that impact the protagonist's journey. As the seasons change, so does the café, offering new experiences and chances to form deep connections.