Games like The Cat and the Coup

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an emotional adventure that follows intertwined characters and their loyal dog as they endure the horrors of World War I. Blending exploration, puzzles, and action, it explores themes of friendship, love, and sacrifice across beautifully illustrated settings. The game delivers a poignant and moving narrative that humanizes the tragedy of war.

"Braid is a single-player fantasy puzzle-platformer game with beautiful graphics, stunning music, and forgiving yet challenging gameplay. Manipulate time in unique ways to rescue an abducted princess across a series of worlds. Every puzzle reveals something new in this filler-free game, now with Steam Cloud support."

"1979 Revolution: Black Friday" is a historical, narrative-driven game that immerses players in the real events of the Iranian Revolution. With critical choices to make and a cinematic experience, players must decide their allegiances and navigate the turbulent world of Tehran in the 1970s. The game has received numerous awards and accolades for its engaging and authentic storyline.

Thirty Flights of Loving is a first-person narrative-driven game that takes players on a journey through the world of high-flying schemes, lovelorn criminals, and stray kittens. The game features a unique storyline, immersive gameplay, and an original soundtrack by Chris Remo. Thirty Flights of Loving was an IGF 2013 nominee for Excellence in Narrative, and received honorable mentions for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize and Nuovo Award, as well as being featured at IndieCade 2013. The game also includes developer commentary and a bonus game, Gravity Bone.

Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure exploring a secret highway beneath Kentucky, where strange yet familiar characters navigate surreal landscapes. The story follows an aging delivery driver and other quirky inhabitants as they confront mystery, loss, and the grip of a hidden power company. Its atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack create a dreamlike journey through twilight and shadow.

"Year Walk" is a first-person adventure game set in 19th century Sweden, where you venture into the dark woods on a vision quest to foresee your future. Solve puzzles, discover cryptic folklore creatures, and delve into the game's built-in encyclopedia to understand the supernatural phenomena. This edition includes new locations, updated art, additional puzzles, and an integrated encyclopedia.

"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.

"The Cat Lady" is a dark, psychological horror adventure game. Players control Susan, a woman who has decided to take her own life, but finds herself intervened by strange events and a group of beings known as "The Parasites." As she delves deeper into their world, she must confront her own inner demons and make difficult choices that will have lasting consequences. The game features point-and-click gameplay, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative about mental health, trauma, and redemption.

"Detention" is a 2D atmospheric horror side-scroller set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law, where two students are trapped in a haunted and threatening school. Players must explore the ominous campus, interact with objects, and uncover the school's dark past, while avoiding evil creatures. The game incorporates East Asian elements, Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese mythology, and local Taiwanese cultural references to tell a unique and terrifying story.

In "Genesis Noir" , you play as No Man, a watch peddler in a universe on the brink of creation. After a love triangle misunderstanding leads to a jealous god firing a shot that becomes The Big Bang, you must explore and experiment with objects to prevent or destroy creation and save your love. The game features tactile puzzles and temporal exploration, with you jumping into pockets of time to change the course of events.