Games like Story of the Arctic

We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe is an interactive fiction adventure game about refugees, set in contemporary Europe and North Africa. Illustrated with dreamlike comic-book graphics. Inspired by true events - the creators actually visited a refugee camp, interviewed dozens of refugees and made their stories the foundation of the game.

Eden Island - A 2.5D Video Game by Sus Studios Eden Island is a 2.5D top-down visual narrative adventure where the player takes the role of a journalist named Rowan who is tasked with writing an article on Eden Island - supposedly the most sustainable place on earth. Explore Eden Island, perform tasks for villagers, and drive the story's direction through choice-based dialogue. Learn about the imp…

"Hazy Mind" is a narrative-driven game where you wake up with amnesia and must interact with a stranger to recover your memories. The game features voice acting, multiple endings, and a horrifying soundtrack. It offers an engaging and interactive storytelling experience, keeping players intrigued as they uncover the truth.

"Endling *Extinction is Forever" is a single-player action game with impressive graphics that follows the story of a mother fox on a mission to keep her cubs alive amidst a world devastated by humanity. As the last fox on Earth, players must scavenge for food, find shelter, and evade threats to ensure their litter's survival in a dire race against time. The game immerses players in a beautifully rendered yet grim world, compelling them to make difficult choices that ultimately determine the fate of their family and the planet.

and Roger is an immersive interactive novel that explores unsettling realities through the eyes of a young girl. As she starts her day, she encounters a mysterious stranger in her home, leading to a tense and emotional narrative. The game encourages players to prioritize their well-being when faced with its heavy themes.

"Cibele" is a single-player Role Playing game that tells a wholesome and intriguing story of a 19-year-old girl named Nina's online relationship. The game unfolds in three acts, featuring multiple short films and an interactive desktop that offers an intimate glimpse into Nina's life. With amazing visuals, a beautiful soundtrack, and a richly illustrated online game world to explore, "Cibele" provides a dense and unique gaming experience, though it is not very replayable.

"Actual Sunlight" is a critically acclaimed visual novel that explores depression, hopelessness, and social anxieties in a raw and unfiltered way. The game follows the life of Evan Winter, a 30-something office worker, as he navigates through his mundane existence and grapples with his inner demons. Its deep and thought-provoking narrative challenges players to confront the harsh realities of mental health issues.

"Hindsight" is a single-player arcade game that explores the marvelous and highly emotional story of a woman's life. Players revisit her childhood home and sort through personal belongings, stepping through windows to memories frozen in time. By paying attention to the little things left behind, players piece together memories and shift their viewpoint to pull deeper into the past, ultimately deciding what to take with them and what to leave behind. Fans of narrative exploration games may also enjoy "A Memoir Blue."

        "I Wish I Would Have…" embodies the collaborative nature of interactive fiction (IF) as described by Rafael (2018). This form of storytelling blends traditional narrative techniques with digital affordances, and offers a non-linear, choice-driven adventure where the narrative is more significant than gameplay components. The structure of the game is inspired by various sources. Firstly, th…

Asbury Pines is a story-driven incremental/idler game where you uncover a brutal murder mystery by combining characters, artifacts, and places across time—from the stone age to the distant future. Through immersive writing and resource production mechanics, you build interconnected economies that reveal the dark secrets of this small town. The game blends rich worldbuilding with strategic synthesis to unravel its chilling tale.