Games like storyteller

Welcome to the world of Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure games — a genre that combines story-driven exploration with keen-eyed observation and clever thinking. In this point-and-click mystery, you’ll search richly detailed scenes for cleverly concealed objects and solve a wide variety of puzzles and brain teasers along the way. It’s like stepping into an interactive mystery novel — you’re not just r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Club: Gallery of Shadows Collector's Edition.

In a world ruled by false gods, one monk descends into sacred ruins to reclaim the Apocrypha and restore the voice of the One. Apocrypha is a RPG set in a decaying world of false gods and fractured truths. You play as a solitary silent monk, sworn to a monotheistic order, journeying through dungeons each themed around a lost book of the Apocrypha. These sacred trials are not just physical—they ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocrypha.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Thomas and Martha decide to move to Mjolkebo, a peaceful village in the countryside. Everything seems fine until one day when Thomas wakes up and makes a horrifying discovery - Martha is gone. Next of Kin is an emotional cinematic 2D game that follows Thomas's endeavors to find his lost wife, Martha. Key Features: * An emotional story that deals with both light-hearted and serious subjects * An … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next of Kin.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

A fantasy story full of magic and intrigue that will transport you to a different time and place. Ranger Quest is a 2D top down adventure game that combines exploration with the puzzle aspects of a maze. A modern game that incorporates pixel art to create the nostalgia of an 80’s era top down adventure game. No adventure would be complete without doors to open and rooms to explore. Navigate th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ranger Quest: The Adventure Begins.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Long-long time ago the world was created out of an egg-shell by a god named Yen. In the murky depths of the endless ocean the Lower World was born. The Middle World was made for the men to dwell, and the Upper World was were the ancient gods would reside. Multitude of spirits dwells among the layers of creation, guarding their secrets in the dark. Embark on a journey through all the worlds of anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mooseman.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

77% User Score Based on 132 reviews

Beckett by The Secret Experiment is a surreal noir. A disturbing story of a missing-persons investigator, hired to find a young man suffering from a mental illness. It is a taste of the alternative - an experience that will make you question what it is to exist. It is a vivid musing on identity, memory and loss. It is unlike anything you will ever play. It wants to offend. Don't let it. Poor, poor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beckett.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

You can only find out the fun of playing "Mahjong" by yourself, I'm sure you'll addicted to it. Don't hesitate, come and join "The Battle Of Mahjong"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Battle Of Mahjong.

Seven murders planned. Seven religious tableaus designed. One killer who calls himself the Messiah. You are the lead investigator on the most disturbing serial case your city has ever seen. A killer with surgical precision is staging victims as works of sacred art—and a cult of 500+ followers worships him online. Your only weapon? The contradictions witnesses can't hide. How It Works I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt.

We want to take different musical languages around the world closer to storytellers and RPG players. The Role Music Player (RMP) is an interactive audio controller application that allows sound manipulation in different layers aiming to offer to users a total control of volume and density. All that in an organic and continuous way. In the application it is possible to load different themed packa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RMP: Role Music Player.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 101 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

STORY: Dilara joins her father Malik, a handyman tasked with refurbishing an old apartment in the city of Berlin, Germany. In the course of their extensive renovation work, Dilara digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses and former companions of the apartment's previous inhabitants. With each new find, Malik tells his daughter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Berlin Apartment.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

71% User Score Based on 164 reviews

“Don't Disturb” is a single-player puzzle adventure game with a beautiful and unique 2D style. The carefully crafted story explores the traditional Asian views on the afterlife and the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Disturb.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

93% User Score Based on 516 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 388 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

72% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 18 reviews

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Manage your detective agency and use real world research to solve cases as you unravel a global conspiracy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinatown Detective Agency.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

96% User Score Based on 432 reviews

Hidden object game in the cartoon city style. Animation and puzzles. Very large location. Ultra hard! Really very difficult! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 hidden birds 2.

Let's Learn LingítA Study Tool for the Tlingit Language Tlingit is not an ancient relic—it is a living language that has endured despite every effort to silence it. Within the last century, our people have been punished for speaking our language. Schools, institutions, and government policies worked to erase it from our lives. And even now, when we fight to reclaim what was taken, we are told tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's Learn Lingít.

INTERACTIVE DARK FANTASY MYSTERY NOVEL where you banter and have a situationship with the narratorWhat to Expect Romance plot with one and only ML (male lead). A defined female character with her own personality and backstory. Murder mystery in a Dark Academia setting. Choices that matter—decide how our heroine interacts with the world and how the story ends. No fail states or bad endings—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strix and Scholar.

Development information from February 2026Steam asked me to make some corrections in order to improve the experience of the game for Steam players, which I gladly accepted. However, you will probably have to wait for the next major update of Carte Blanche, which I will try to publish as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest! See you very soon! Mehdi The playable game is a prototyp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carte Blanche.

A town that’s quiet in all the wrong waysYou return to Tujie Town in search of your missing father— a small place wrapped in cane sugar and buried secrets. Too peaceful during the day, and wearing a different face at night. The locals never explain why. They simply warn you: “Follow the rules, and you’ll stay safe.” Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river on the fourth, its old stree… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 土界鎮 Tujie Town.

Palace Perils is a hand-drawn, narrative-driven platformer with roguelite elements. You’ll play as Ser Sideshow, a knight whose true story has never been told. Bounce and Blitz your way through an ever-changing castle as you rebel against the evil King’s poltergeists and propaganda in Ser Sideshow's latest single-player adventure! In order to protect those who live within The Kingdom, you must … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palace Perils.

Help pixie boy Jeppe to pass his pixie exam! Master fun challenges, build pixie doors, customize your own pixie, and with tiny steps make the big world a better place. The hand drawn platformer is an adventure full of danger, cosy places – and an egocentric hamster who wants to throw Jeppe out of his house (but ends up becoming his best friend). The Story – Pixie meets HamsterWe tell the story of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jeppe & Oswald.

StoryMeet Lorry, a shy yet curious young girl who lives alone with Helina in a small cabin located... well, Lorry doesn't know exactly. In fact--besides some occasional glances through the window in her bedroom, peering into an opaque snowstorm--Lorry has no idea what the world even looks like. Her entire life, for as long as she can remember, has been this cabin. Helina say's it's not safe ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faded Solitude.

The river burns. A god dies. A city awakes.  Do you daydream about revenge on the rich and powerful for destroying the future? All Will Rise is a role-playing deck-building crime thriller about putting a corrupt billionaire on trial for the murder of a river.  BUILD YOUR DECK Explore and investigate Muziris: a vibrant city in a world almost like ours. Follow leads to unlock and upgrade ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Will Rise.

sprkls.exe is a cute, melancholic story-driven adventure that unfolds entirely on your desktop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPRKLS.exe.

這是一個介於現實與幻想之間的世界,每本故事書會因主人的經歷發生變化,最終與主人產生共鳴。但時間久了,故事書會老化, 甚至遺失內容。 主角千荷擁有聽見書本聲音、進入故事世界的能力,她從事著名為「繪憶屋」的工作,修補委託人寄來的重要故事書,尋找遺失的回憶,並在現實中完成修補。讓委託人找回笑容,是千荷最大的夢想。 This is a world that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Every storybook changes with its owner's experiences, eventually resonating deeply with them. But over time, these books can grow old—and even lose parts of their stories. Our m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 繪憶之夢.

A five-chapter adventure about a Japanese girl and her grandmother living with Alzheimer's. In this comedic-yet-bittersweet story, explore your hometown, befriend quirky neighbors young and old, and surf their Y2K-inspired homepages! So... what’s a "danchi"? It's a Japanese mass housing complex, with plenty of neighbors. Of course, it's not always cheerful: the danchi is home to societal challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danchi Days.

Deploy into Sim Solver and play as a debugging software with a bit of a twist! A handful of nasty viruses have corrupted a series of varied simulations which at one point allowed people to explore and live out their wildest fantasies in a number of settings and styles. Only now they have become death traps and filled up with glitches and hazardous code that you need to debug! With the help of a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sim Solver.

The stupid old Wizard had cast a wrong spell, creating an invasion of chattering skulls and now no one can sleep! Two cats, Boxy and Moxy, are set to clean up this mess. Using their combined powers, you will traverse 80 levels over four areas in order to destroy all skulls and restore the beauty sleep to the people of the old Kingdom! Developed by Antonio Savona (of P0 Snake and Planet Golf fame),… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boxymoxy.

This game was developed in 48 hours during the Hackathon Todos x Fakes held at the Goethe Institut in São Paulo, Brazil. Story - The War On Truth: Once upon a time, in a country in ruins and engulfed in chaos, a "messiah" emerges as the savior leader. Confused amid misery and despair, the masses place all their hopes on the leader, whose primary 'weapon' is information. Censored headlines, disto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The War On Truth.

Memory Eater is a 2d platformer with run\jump\shoot gameplay and some puzzle elements. To progress, on every level you must find and collect a certain number of memories. Mind monsters will try to stop you, fight them or run. Keep an eye on the map and switch to your flying bear to explore what lies ahead. Memory Eater is a game about creatures eating people's memories. For many years they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory Eater.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

84% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Single Player, HD (High Definition) Further mysteries await you in this archaeological puzzle adventure! Delve deeper when you purchase the FULL version of Jewel Quest. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jewel Quest.

Dragons, magic, fairies, and all that stuff just overused recently... Do you want to visit the old USSR rather than some boring, flogged to death, fantasy theme? it's much more interesting going further in will lead to some espionage and other interesting topics. The sudden disappearance of the girlfriend of the protagonist makes him go to look for her at the territory of the former USSR. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deja Vu Collector's Edition.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

Find your way out of the sewers while fighting off an unstoppable monster and slowly succumbing to a mysterious illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAGE-FACE | Case 2: The Sewer.

Ultimate Wall Defense Force is a single-player action game made for VR. Step into a superhero fantasy inspired by outrageous anime fights. You must guard The Wall protecting humanity by yielding powers from the last Blaster. With ultimate abilities in the palms of your hands, fly through the city to eliminate an onslaught of enemy Geodites and giant Geobosses, leaving destruction in your wake. Ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Wall Defense Force.

"Like a Desktop Buddy, but if that buddy was a dripping mystery meat with a face in it fueling an ecosystem of rats, beetles and worms. Add to that puzzles, idle/clicker gameplay, lore, a full length radio show, live action video, and dark parodies of other kinds of games. That's DripDrip." THIS IS A TRANSPARENT GAME It's intentionally designed to let you see and interact with your com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DripDrip - Monitor Horror モニターホラー !.

Dev LetterThese scenes are all too real for basketball lovers: the sting of a finger jab during a steal, a star player nailing a massive triple-double and capturing everyone's admiration, the explosion of chatter in a fan group when a trade hits the news, and the heated debates over who currently holds the title of the best shooting guard in the league. In "FREE DUNK," we strive to encap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FREE DUNK.

Experience a recently unraveled piece of Renaissance history, in the first ever video game directly sourced from unpublished 15th century economic-military texts, and play complex turn-based tactical battles being able to discover unusual fragments of true history. Trace your path as Lord of a Company of Fortune during the dialogues and managerial phases in the camp or on the historical world map… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homini et Armi: The End of Knights.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Danger in Pompeii is an adventure puzzle game where you relive the city’s final day. Explore its streets, help its people, and solve the mystery of Mercury. Can you escape the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and save your friends? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger in Pompeii.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 15,154 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Shadows of Doubt is a detective stealth game set in a fully-simulated neo-noir metropolis. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and it’s up to you to catch them by any means necessary, with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Doubt.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

"Anomalous Crossing ~Shibuya~" is an escape game similar to 'The Exit 8' & 'Platform 8', with the theme of liminal space. A variety of abnormalities occur, from those that are horror, hard to find to those that affect the entire city, so carefully observe them and aim to escape. --- Suddenly, you find yourself standing at an empty ticket gate at Shibuya Station. Exit Shibuya Stati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Crossing ~Shibuya~.

Miniatures is a cozy puzzle game where you start a journey in the world of a bookworm girl. In this journey, you're tasked with solving puzzles of miniature-style illustrations to create cities by fitting blocks, making paths by aligning roads & rivers and reanimating landmarks by matching pieces. Some of the features of the game! - Creating the cities as you like while solving puzzles - Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miniatures.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

99% User Score Based on 543 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Wilmot Works It Out is a puzzle building game about completing beautiful images and using them to decorate the walls of your house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wilmot Works It Out.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 115 reviews

Uncover the mysteries surrounding the god of shadow, as you navigate the treacherous corridors and chambers of his forgotten castle. Uncover the fragments of a key lost and scattered throughout, to reveal what secrets are dwelling within the throne room. Persevere through many dangers lurking in every corner of the castle’s hallowed walls using the weapons and tools at your disposal. Decipher pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritus.

A group of friends find themselves stuck in an old house during a thunderstorm. They discover a strange fertility themed board game and decide to humor it. As the game goes on, they start experiencing nausea, fatigue, and other unusual symptoms. They laugh it off, until eventually one girl's stomach visibly swells.Separated from the rest of the world, their only option is to continue playing and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Extra: Ukuzala.

Brief description The project won the first prize of South China Region, the first prize of China, and the first prize of the small game category in the "College WeChat Small Program Application Development Competition". The project has a high degree of completion, extremely rich documentation, nearly 20,000 lines of source code with detailed comments, and complete and clear structure of the game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarTrek.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 1,602 reviews

Mice versus ghosts?! A pixel art horror adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mousebusters.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

97% User Score Based on 240 reviews

Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is an Action Game on which you play as Ahmad al-Falastini, a young Palestinian Student who was unjustly tortured and jailed by Israeli Soldiers for 5 years, had all his family killed by an Israeli Airstrike and now, after getting out from prison, seeks revenge against those who wronged him, killed his family and stolen his homeland, by joining a ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 951 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 11 reviews

A time magic platformer If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Braid: Anniversary Edition.

Shui's Odyssey is a narrative-driven puzzle game that tightly integrates storytelling and gameplay. Experience the passage of time for three generationsPlayers will join the protagonist, "Xiao Shui," on a profound journey to rediscover lost memories and embark on a soul-searching quest. Through themes of love, family, and friendship, players will uncover emotional chapters of life se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shui's Odyssey.