Games like Soul Searching

"The Plan" is a free, contemplative fly-through game by Krillbite Studio, where players control a fly pondering its existence. It has been compared to Journey, Passage, and Dear Esther for its thought-provoking and visually appealing experience. The game's minimal mechanics allow for interpretation and introspection, making it a worthy download.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition is a peaceful fantasy simulation game where you play as a ferrymaster for the deceased. Your mission is to build a boat, care for spirit friends, and help them transition into the afterlife. This edition includes the heartwarming base game and three substantial content updates. Players can embark on this emotional journey solo or with a friend in co-op multiplayer mode.

"Journey Collector's Edition" is a compilation of three games: Journey, flOw, and Flower. Journey is a single-player or 2-player cooperative platformer where players traverse a beautiful, mysterious landscape. The edition includes bonus content such as a behind-the-scenes documentary, creator commentary, mini-games, concept art, soundtracks, and more. It offers a unique and immersive experience, perfect for players of all ages.

"Before Your Eyes" is an emotional narrative-driven game that tells the story of a soul's journey through pivotal moments in their life, leading up to their death. The unique gameplay mechanic involves blinking to advance the story, encouraging players to reflect on their own memories and emotions. It explores themes of love, loss, and the value of the human experience in a thought-provoking and poignant way.

In Harold Halibut, you play as a lab assistant on a spaceship that has been submerged in an alien ocean for 250 years. While most of the ship's inhabitants have accepted their life aboard the ship, you help the lead scientist, Jeanne Mareaux, in her quest to find a way to leave the planet and find a new home for humanity. The game features unique stop-motion aesthetics and allows you to explore a diverse and vibrant retro-future world. Join Harold as he navigates the challenges of life on the FEDORA I and uncovers the true meaning of "home."

"The First Tree" is a third-person exploration game that follows a fox's journey through a mysterious forest as it searches for its lost family. Intertwined with the fox's story is that of a son trying to reconnect with his estranged father. The game features emotional storytelling and a stunning art style, using its gameplay to explore themes of love, loss, and reconciliation.

Firewatch is a first-person mystery adventure game set in the Wyoming wilderness of 1989. As fire lookout Henry, you explore your surroundings, communicate with your supervisor over a handheld radio, and uncover a paranoid and suspenseful plot. Your only emotional lifeline amidst the isolation and beauty is the buddy relationship you develop with your supervisor, Delilah.

"Rakuen" is a single-player fantasy RPG with a beautiful story, splendid visuals, and delightful soundtrack. The game follows a little Boy in the hospital who, with his mother, seeks to complete challenges in a fantasy world to grant his wish. Players will interact with hospital neighbors and their alter-egos, uncovering emotional stories and secrets. With good gameplay, humor, and some grinding, "Rakuen" offers a unique and highly emotional experience.

"Wandersong" is a single-player Fantasy Real Time Strategy game with an interesting plot, good mechanics, and sensational graphics. As a singing bard, players interact with the world using music, solving puzzles and meeting 150+ characters. With exceptional music, wholesome story, and accessible design, it provides 10-12 hours of whimsical adventure, despite being quite buggy and requiring some grinding.

"The Beginner's Guide" is a unique narrative-driven game that explores the mind of a fictional game developer through a series of unfinished games. The player delves into the developer's thoughts and feelings as they navigate through a variety of experimental game designs, shedding light on the creative process and the struggles that come with it. The game serves as a thoughtful commentary on game development and the relationship between creators and their work.