Games like The River

"Alicemare is a single-player Horror Adventure game with an intriguing story, good gameplay, phenomenal visuals, and an outstanding soundtrack. Players control Allen, a young boy who has lost his memory, as he investigates a rumor and uncovers the delightful yet highly emotional world of Alicemare. The game features subtle touches of horror, with a focus on exploration, storybook and fairytale elements, and memorable characters such as Allen, Letty, and Rick."

"Caligo" is a single-player Horror Adventure game with an intriguing story, excellent graphics, and a sensational soundtrack. As a "walking simulator," it offers a unique atmosphere and 100% voiced dialogs that form the protagonist's full story. With various characters, unusual settings, and a choice to help understand yourself better, the game provides a thought-provoking experience, although it is poorly optimized.

Waking up naked in a slaughterhouse, you must escape and travel through a dystopian world to uncover the truth of your origins. Burning Daylight is a sci-fi adventure game, set in a dystopian future with light puzzle elements and environmental storytelling.

"The Shattering" is a first-person puzzle game set in a surreal, fragmented world. Players must manipulate the environment and solve increasingly complex puzzles to uncover the truth behind their surroundings. With a striking art style and atmospheric soundtrack, the game offers a unique and immersive experience that challenges players to question their perception of reality.

"The Monster Inside" is a film noir-style audio-visual novella where you uncover a mystery involving a string of murders and a man with a hidden past. With stunning art by Doug Auerbach and music by Clark Aboud, the game's immersive atmosphere will keep you on the edge of your seat. The creators, Tyler Owen and Clark Aboud, previously worked together on the award-winning game "TIMEframe."

In "The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence," players follow the journey of Wilma, a gifted musician student suffering from writer's block. As she struggles to overcome her creative blockage in a solitary alpine cabin, players' decisions will significantly impact her path to success. Set in early 20th century Austria, this episode highlights the themes of creativity, human connections, and aspiration.

"Bear's Restaurant" is a narrative-driven indie game where players help a bear run his restaurant. Interact with a variety of animal customers, take their orders, and serve them dishes to build relationships and uncover the story. The game features a unique art style, atmospheric music, and multiple endings based on player choices.

"Sisyphus Reborn" is a free, short adventure game centered around existential themes, where you wake up in a world where everyone digs endlessly. With a simple point-and-click interface, this game offers a 30-minute experience, featuring low-res hand-drawn art, an atmospheric soundtrack, and introspective exploration of meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.

In "Why Am I Dead At Sea," you play as a spirit stuck on a cruise ship, trying to solve your own murder mystery by possessing and communicating with the living passengers. With no memory of your past, you must uncover clues, expose secrets, and expose the killer. The game features a unique blend of adventure, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven gameplay.

Forgotton Anne is a 2D cinematic adventure game set in the stunning Forgotten Lands, a hidden dimension filled with discarded objects. You play as Anne, the enforcer of this world, tasked with maintaining order and returning the lost objects to the human world. Along the way, you'll uncover a plot that threatens to keep Anne and her friend, Master Bonku, trapped in the Forgotten Lands forever. Your choices will determine their fate and the future of the Forgotten Lands.