Games like The Traveler and The Whale
Looking for games like The Traveler and The Whale? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Runaway and The Bear, Make Your Own Adventure! or A Field Guide to the Snails of Scull-in-the-Mud.
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This game can be played independently, but is the second in a trilogy, starting with The Traveler and The Whale, and followed by, The Passengers and the Eagle. Arrow keys to move and interact. Music by Carrie Z; buy it here. Made with Bitsy and various hacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Runaway and The Bear.
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Make Your Own Adventure! Introduction This is a story creating game where you choose different travel and action segments to the story, then, fill in the blanks to the story by choosing certain words/phrases for what happens! There are tons of silly, funny, and over-the-top combinations of words to try! At the end you can download the final adventure story you have created. Game Description This g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Your Own Adventure!.
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- 67%Game Brain Score67% User Score 18 reviews
Made for the snail bitsy jam. Arrow keys to move and interact. Music by Carrie Z. Buy it here! Made in Bitsy with various hacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Field Guide to the Snails of Scull-in-the-Mud.
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Our submission for Ludum Dare 48 Game Jam. The theme of the jam was "Deeper and Deeper". We decided to create a game about going deeper and deeper into the self through meditation. This interactive experience will have you flow into various states of consciousness. How To Play: Watch your breathing circle. Press the space bar when the circle is growing to take a deep breath. Release the space b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Breathing.
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It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with a car is your ex-partner. Suck up your pride and play through your trip and relationship’s road bumps, obstacles, and detours. Witty dialogue and moments of quiet, human connection are interspersed on a trip that reflect the oddities and struggles of Midwestern drives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detours.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability90% User Score 83 reviews
The Prologue of Universe for Sale, in this demo you will get a taste of what will be in the final game, which is currently in development. Live a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor. Walk through Jupiter's roads, meet absurd characters with incredible stories to tel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe For Sale - Prologue.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding85% User Score 94 reviewsCritic Score 75%6 reviews
Maya and Devin are separated in a city on fire. In the year 1990, before cell phones or Internet. They’re on their own, wondering about the choices that brought them here, how they met, and what the future might hold. Inspired by Information Society's song of the same name, Fire Tonight is a lighthearted but thoughtful walk through the story of a relationship. A story about believing in each othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Tonight.
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SPORELING Urban explorer breaks into an abandoned hospital. At the edge of town lays a hospital, long since abandoned. No one can remember the last time someone’s been inside, but some say you can still hear the wails of the patients. You go to check out these rumours for yourself… Created for "Stuck in the Jam" 2026 Gameplay Guide: Use WASD or the arrow keys to walk around and explore the su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sporeling.
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All things die, Little Cat. This, we can't ignore.But I know the secret to live forevermore!Far away from this land, you will find a fruit-bearing tree. Eat this fruit, and gain the power of IMMORTALITY!Little Cat is struggling to help his favourite person after a death of a family member. Join them in searching for the fruit of immortality, so that Little Cat can prevent their own death from up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Love We Leave Behind.
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- 56%Game Brain Score56% User Score 9 reviews
Every year, you go up the hill to watch the first sunrise. Every year is the same, so why would this year be any different? Made for the Bitsy Game Jam #87, "Ritual 2". This is my very first completed game. I'm very proud of myself for completing it, and I hope you will enjoy it. If you like the game, please leave a comment and/or rate the game! This will not only make my entire day, but also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Sunrise.
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Created for the 2024 Neo-Twiny Jam, clocking in at exactly 500 words (thank you hyphens). The software used was binksi , created by smwhr. You are a weary traveller looking for a hot meal and a place to lay your head down. You come across an inn that serves each guest exactly what they need right now, drawing from memory and the past. What will they serve you? A short, cosy fantasy piece. Largel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a night at the inn.
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Magic Delivery Your first day Hello dear bear, welcome to your first day at the Magic Delivery Corp.! You applied for this job because you love magic and you want money to help people (right?). As a bear, you can carry heavy boxes... What's inside? Precious magic artifacts! Don't be afraid, they will probably impact your travel but that's the job! You will have to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic delivery.
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- 54%Game Brain Score54% User Score 5 reviews
It took me months to tell my friends that I was now living with someone, because I was scared they would tell me that I wasn't aro anymore. ~ ~ ~ This game requires a keyboard to play. A short, autobiographical Bitsy anecdote. I really wanted to submit something to the Aro Jam, and somehow never got anything done until I sat down on the last afternoon and thought, "uh. I'm no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basil Soup.
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- 87%Game Brain Score87% User Score 44 reviews
Bring it out now, o silver water! Bring it out, the serpentine crown! ~ ~ ~ This game requires a keyboard to play. Made for the Bitsy Jam #88, in around 9hr. I am not fully satisfied-- I couldn't make the hacks work, and I also failed to find a more elegant way to guide the player from one narrative point to another. This is also not the sort of banner I wanted for the page. This also… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEDUSA.
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- 57%Game Brain Score57% User Score 10 reviews
You've got a date with Audr! You really want to tell them you're asexual ASAP, to avoid any misunderstandings, but... it looks like they really want to tell you something first?! This game requires a keyboard to play. Made for the Ace Jam 2025, in around 3hr. I heard about the jam near its end and wondered if I could cobble up something, anything, to participate! It turns out I can by re-using… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Date.
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- 61%Game Brain Score61% User Score 12 reviews
A game created for Global Game Jam 2019, on the theme of "What Home Means To You". Won second place in the local judging at Hacksmiths @ Goldsmiths!Use the arrow keys to move. Walk into objects or people to interact with them. The idyllic community of Sunshine Town has been stricken by a Giant Lizard Incident. It has been 24 hours since the first reports, but the Country Rangers have finally arri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Sunshine Town.
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FILE NOT FOUND File Not Found is an exploration/walking simulator game, where you explore the disaster that is my Godot project list while gazing upon my attempt to actually finish a project for once by piecing something together from my older projects. This is basically a vent game. I am sorry. Made for Godot Wild Jam #45, with the theme of Underground, where I took it in a less literal direction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to File Not Found.
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This game was created in 48 hours for United Game Jam 2020 Controls Esc - Pause E - Interact A/Right arrow key - Move Right D/Left arrow key - Move Left TAB - Swap Character This is my first ever game jam! I created this game alongside a team of 6, only 4 of which who are actively studying games design. We have been studying for just over a year. Game Engine We have used Unity to create this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parallel - United Game Jam 2020.
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I love working at the Repetitive Manual Labor Factory! Some kind of interactive thought experiment about labor and AI. "Definitely the most thought provoking game I've seen in the Jam. Very interesting ideas discussed here. I appreciate your more nuanced take on AI especially." --ALunarWaffle CONTROLS: Shift/Space to progress dialogueUp/Down to select a dialogue optionHold down Shift and use th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Love Working at the Repetitive Manual Labor Factory!.
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Made for the Tooth jam with Bitsy, Borksy, and various hacks. Arrow keys to move; bump into things to interact with them. Music by Carrie Z and her teeth. Get it here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEETH QUEST.
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- 56%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics92% User Score 12 reviews
What is Njuma? Njuma is a narrative driven pixel art game with an offbeat interpretation of the Game Jam’s theme: Take a Deep Breath. Draw your last breath and become the family's Spirit-Guide and Guardian of the Ancestral Tree. Help your descendents in their final moments by bringing them comfort and serenity as they transition to the afterlife. The Ancestral Tree withers, generational trauma l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Njuma.
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My submission for the bitsy ocean jam. Arrow keys to move and interact. Music by Carrie Z. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charybdis Trench.
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FILE NOT FOUND File Not Found is an exploration/walking simulator game, where you explore the disaster that is my Godot project list while gazing upon my attempt to actually finish a project for once by piecing something together from my older projects. This is basically a vent game. I am sorry. Made for Godot Wild Jam #45, with the theme of Underground, where I took it in a less literal directi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to File Not Found.
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A game created for Global Game Jam 2020, on the theme of "Repair". Made at GGJ Brighton! The ESS Anglia is investigating unusual energy readings from a nearby star. You are the ship's Chief Engineer, and this is a perfectly normal mission. At least, until it isn't. Use the arrow keys to move and advance through dialogue. Walk into objects and people to interact with them. The game is made with Bit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starmatter.
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Arrow keys to move and interact. This game has three endings and divergent dialogue throughout based on how long the player decides to stay each night. Made for the Ghost Bitsy Jam, using Bitsy, Borksy, and a whole lot of hacks. Music by Carrie Z. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay.
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You are an astronaut, isolated on a space station with minimal possibilities to interact. Seemingly mundane actions like opening the fridge or going to the bathroom rip you out of your routine - Suddenly you find yourself trapped in a feeling, alone with your thoughts. A surreal, eery, and existential experience awaits you. CONTROLS Use ARROW KEYS to move around.Press SPACE to interact. CR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Negative Space.
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Use arrow keys or WASD to walk around. This is the story of a small roomba's thoughts while cleaning up an empty office space. It's a small game/interactive story made with the bitsy game maker (https://ledoux.itch.io/bitsy) for the Bitsy Jam with the theme "One Room". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Roomba.
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This is a short interactive poem. Maybe this will help you sleep. To play: On mobile: swipe right to progress through level, tap to progress through text. On desktop: use right arrow key to progress. Submission to: Weekly Game Jam - Week 135 Poetry Jam -Feb 2020 Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @illest_terminal Instagram: @overthrow_studios Credits: by: ille… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonely Planet.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:emotional, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization98% User Score 2,700 reviews
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about an astronaut drifting through the vastness of space, searching for a reason to keep going while struggling with the feeling that there may be no way back home. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, the game explores despair, friendship and how we are able to move forward even in the deepest void of the cosmos. A Hopecore-Ins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
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Introduction There's a carnival in town and your young son has been pestering you to go. You know that if you do, you'll spend all your money on stupid frivolous things, like candy and fairy floss. The household budget can't afford that and you have a mortgage to pay off. On the flip side, if you don't go, your son will think you're the worst father in the world. So, you consult the missus. She… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Organ Grinder's Monkey.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability100% User Score 45 reviews
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear: A Story from the World of Gra.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay89% User Score 18 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Explore 4 magical, mysterious lands. Decipher indecipherable crystal visions! Fight an assortment of evil monsters, each more monstrous than the last! About an Elf is a point-and-click-ish, RPG-ish, visual-novel-ish game of gigantawesome proportions. Do you have what it takes to have what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to About an Elf.
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- 45%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics67% User Score 18 reviews
Odyssey VR is a story driven space adventure single/multiplayer game that you can play on Desktop and Virtual Reality. The actual gameplay is approximately twenty minutes in duration and allows the player (the explorer) to experience different tasks in a spaceship. The tasks include locating and handling different tools and protecting the spaceship from asteroid fields. At the end of the game, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odyssey VR.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay89% User Score 177 reviews
Clicker Simulator experiment to give you the feeling of being bored. Spacebar away and zone out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Most Boring Game Ever.
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After receiving a package in the mail, Detective Walter Miles is suddenly transported to a World War II Era newspaper building. Can you solve the mystery and escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chronicle.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding84% User Score 662 reviews
“Between the infinite worlds was infinite nothing. A void, a darkness between realities. But nothing is as crowded as is nothing. The House built itself in reaction to its own lack of existence.” A House of Many Doors is an indie RPG written and coded by Harry Tuffs, with art by Catherine Unger and music by Zach Beever. In A House of Many Doors you are an explorer, poet and spy, traversing and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House of Many Doors.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere84% User Score 135 reviews
Open the portal to a strange world and save your friend with Inbetween Land, a stunning sci-fi adventure. There's a sense that something just isn't right when a childhood friend calls for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inbetween Land.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability74% User Score 117 reviews
NeuraGun is a first-person science fiction puzzle game. The player will have to go through a maze of mysteries that will lead him out of the tangled scientific complex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeuraGun.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability76% User Score 66 reviews
Unite the kingdom to take back your capital city! You'll need dragons, elves, and perhaps even demons to avenge your parents' murder in this fantasy epic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Heir 2: Forging a Kingdom.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability92% User Score 1,334 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviews
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARENT If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artful Escape.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding89% User Score 142 reviews
A short horror story about losing your identity. Face your traumas while riding a mysterious bus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Did Not Buy This Ticket.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability67% User Score 51 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviews
“A Place for the Unwilling” is a narrative adventure game where the city is the actual protagonist. No puzzles or “game over” screens, just you, the city and the dozens of stories which are taking place in there. Days pass and the fate of the city is yet to be decided. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place for the Unwilling.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development76% User Score 238 reviewsCritic Score 64%7 reviews
A thoughtful and deeply personal narrative-title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to fully immerse yourself in the chapters of four characters, each with their joys and heartache. Contains over 20 original, beautifully-sung songs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Road on Earth.
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- 33%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability50% User Score 16 reviews
Fire Lookout: Abandoned Post is a first-person narrative-driven mystery game. As a newly hired fire lookout stationed deep in Summit Ridge National Park, you spend your days exploring the atmospheric landscape and connecting with colleagues. As you settle in, you can't shake the feeling that something is off. As you begin to act on that feeling, you start to uncover the truth, but at what co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Lookout: Abandoned Post.
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Play as John Fart and travel through time to stop the mutated bees. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to John Fart: Text-iverse of Crazyness.
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This is a first Person 3D Game created for the Transformation- Game-Jam 2025. My main source of inspiration are The Long Dark and Firewatch �� I personally suggest downloading the Windows-build of the Game as this has Volumetric Fog and better Shadows which I used a lot for enhancing the overall mood. The Web-Version here is playable but has some graphical glitches that I have no idea how to so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Shapes - An Egosnooter Experience.
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Stardream is an immersive adventure game set in a retro-futuristic universe inspired by the 60s. You play as a taxi driver on a space ark, but everything changes the day a mysterious message from outside the space station dome disrupts your routine, pushing you to uncover buried secrets. InteractionMost objects in the environment are interactive. Open drawers, search furniture, examine docu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardream.
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About UsX:@mugui_cinnamon Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” to visit our homepage. Follow us to get more updates on the game! About the Game It feels like just another ordinary day: the familiar room, the habitual conversations, and the gentle presence of your sister by your side. Yet you find yourself unable to move forward—the unspoken shadow never lifts from yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody Hears.
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In this job, you must control other people's lives so that they have the best possible outcome. Play as an unnamed character as they go through their first day of work after graduating. Explore colorful worlds, walk through many hospitable and inhospitable territories and try to control other people's lives so that they have the best possible outcome. This is Pool Friday. Pool Controls: u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pool Friday.
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Game Description: Jeepney Jam is a real-life simulation game that mimics the daily experience of Filipino Commuters. The game follows a main character (player) running late for school, from crossing the busy streets to riding the jeepney and doing the basic commuting tasks (fare-relay and change-relay passing & change calculation). Jeepney Jam turned the mundane and ordinary commuting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jeepney Jam.
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