Games like The Beginner's Guide
Looking for games like The Beginner's Guide? Here are top action recommendations with a drama and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with What Remains of Edith Finch, Awkward Dimensions Redux or Dear Esther.
1 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, grinding94% User Score 18,415 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviewsWhat Remains of Edith Finch is a BAFTA-winning game that explores the mysterious death of the Finch family members, one by one. As Edith, you'll uncover your family's past by experiencing the day of each relative's death in a series of first-person vignettes, each with its unique gameplay and tone. The game aims to help Edith understand why she is the only Finch left alive.
View Game2 View Game81%Game Brain Scoremusic, storyoptimization, stability81% User Score 2,418 reviews"Awkward Dimensions Redux" is an interactive dream journal that showcases the dreams, thoughts, and fears of its creator. Lasting between 20 minutes to an hour, the game features unconventional interactions and a variety of quirky elements, including conversations with roosters and disembodied legs. The game is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, with a limited gamepad support. The soundtrack can be obtained separately. This game is a remastered version of the original jam prototype.
View Game3 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding78% User Score 3,067 reviewsCritic Score 70%3 reviewsTwo years in the making, the highly anticipated Indie remake of the cult mod Dear Esther arrives on PC. Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: "Dear Esther..." - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent year…
View Game4 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalreplayability, optimization77% User Score 20,826 reviewsCritic Score 82%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.
View Game5 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalgameplay, replayability74% User Score 381 reviews"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.
View Game6 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalstability, grinding98% User Score 14,431 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews"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.
View Game7 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalstability, grinding94% User Score 991 reviewsPleh! is a short psychological horror walking simulator which tells the story of a depressed game developer, his intrusive thoughts and his dark mysterious secrets.
View Game8 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, musicreplayability, grinding96% User Score 35,756 reviewsCritic Score 83%8 reviews"To the Moon" is a narrative-driven game about Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts, who enter the memories of a dying man, Johnny, to fulfill his last wish - to go to the moon. The doctors traverse backwards through Johnny's life, revealing fragments of his past and uncovering the reasons behind his unusual request. Through this emotional journey, players uncover a heartwarming story of love, loss, and unfulfilled dreams.
View Game9 View Game61%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymusic, grinding61% User Score 3,444 reviews"Depression Quest" is a text-based game that simulates living with depression, presenting players with everyday challenges to manage while dealing with the illness. The game offers multiple endings and features over 150 unique encounters, with available choices and generated content based on the player's depression levels. The audio and visuals also adjust to reflect the player's emotional state, enhancing the immersive experience.
View Game10 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, musicstability, grinding96% User Score 52,473 reviewsCritic Score 75%8 reviewsLife is Strange is an award-winning Adventure game that offers a stunning story with excellent gameplay and marvelous graphics, accompanied by excellent music. The game features a wholesome story that will make you laugh, but beware of the numerous bugs. Your choices in the game can significantly impact the story, making each playthrough unique.
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