Games like The Curse of the Howling Woods
Looking for games like The Curse of the Howling Woods? Here are top casual action adventure recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Night Stones, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo or Winter Burrow.
1 View Game96%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding96% User Score 196 reviewsYou awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
View Game2 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding99% User Score 164 reviewsCritic Score 86%6 reviewsKulebra and the Souls of Limbo follows Kulebra, a snake who wakes in the afterlife with no memory, exploring a vibrant Latin American-inspired world stuck in a repeating day. As Kulebra unravels Limbo's mystery, they encounter quirky characters, solve puzzles, and uncover their forgotten past in a heartfelt, colorful adventure blending humor and darkness.
View Game3 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, replayability92% User Score 1,217 reviewsCritic Score 69%15 reviewsWinter Burrow is a cozy woodland survival game. Explore, gather resources, craft tools, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and meet the locals! In Winter Burrow, you play a mouse who returns from the big city to find their childhood home in ruins. To make matters worse, your Aunt (who was supposed to be looking after it) has gone missing. Restore your broken-down childhood burrow to its former glory s…
View Game4 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, character development98% User Score 101 reviewsCritic Score 65%4 reviewsThe Lonesome Guild is an emotional adventure where you guide Ghost, a memory-lost spirit, to restore balance in the world of Etere. Build deep bonds with a diverse party of six, unlocking their strengths through heartfelt stories and conflicts. Explore, battle, and share moments of togetherness in this tale of hope and renewal.
View Game5 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgameplay, grinding95% User Score 250 reviewsInspector Waffles is a pixel art detective adventure game where you solve crimes and uncover mysteries in a quirky cat- populated town. Interrogate suspects, gather evidence, and use your wits to crack challenging cases. With its unique characters, humorous dialogue, and immersive storyline, Inspector Waffles offers a purr-fect blend of investigation and entertainment.
View Game6 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability90% User Score 226 reviewsIn "Fates of Ort," players explore a sprawling pixel art world, uncovering its mysteries and fighting dangerous creatures. As the sole survivor of a destroyed village, you must navigate political alliances, manage resources, and make decisions that will determine the fate of Ort. The game features strategic combat, character development, and multiple endings, providing a rich and immersive experience.
View Game7 View Game91%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, character development91% User Score 118 reviews"Transiruby" is a single-player kids' platformer Metroidvania game with exceptional mechanics, beautiful visuals, and amazing music. Explore a strange new continent as cyborg Siruby, solving puzzles and slashing enemies to uncover hidden secrets, accompanied by AI partner Ne-com and other characters. The game features quick, stress-free sword action and golden Tranchips collection for opening new areas.
View Game8 View Game91%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding98% User Score 3,156 reviewsCritic Score 85%16 reviews"Beacon Pines is a single-player mystery visual novel game with an intriguing story set in a mysterious book. As the reader and main character Luka, you'll uncover hidden truths, make friends, and collect golden charms with engraved words that can change the course of fate. The Chronicle, an interactive story tree, allows you to navigate turning points and alter the story's outcome."
View Game9 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization93% User Score 359 reviewsArtis Impact offers a hand-drawn, post-apocalyptic world with smooth, streamlined turn-based combat and character growth. Players explore rich stories and hidden secrets through engaging gameplay that balances classic RPG elements with elegant simplicity. Its unique art style and relaxing pace create an inviting experience for both newcomers and veterans.
View Game10 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, optimization82% User Score 1,214 reviewsCritic Score 83%44 reviews"The Plucky Squire" is a charming 2D and 3D adventure game featuring cute and colorful graphics. The game allows players to explore a rich world, switching between 2D platforming and 3D exploration. Players uncover secrets and engage in battles as they navigate through the game's unique storyline, with a variety of gameplay features to discover. The game is published by Devolver Digital and can be purchased for PS5.
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