Games like Time to Go Home

"No Longer Home" is a semi-auto-biographical point and click game, about two recent graduates preparing to move out of their flat.

Despelote is a single-player role-playing soccer game that immerses you in the vibrant streets of Quito through the eyes of eight-year-old Julián. Dribble, pass, and kick a physics-based ball while exploring a rich, emotional story filled with humor, genuine characters, and atmospheric audio-visual elements capturing Ecuador’s spirit. Experience a masterful blend of gameplay and heartfelt narrative.

"Lydia" is a horror point-and-click game with an intriguing story dealing with adult substance abuse from a child's perspective. The game boasts wonderful visuals, awesome music, and an outstanding atmosphere, telling the story of a little girl and her beloved teddy bear as they confront the monster hiding in the shadows, based on the developers' own experiences. The game is similar to "To the Moon" and emphasizes atmosphere and emotion.

"A Taste of the Past" is a narrative-driven game following Mei, a Chinese-American high school student grieving the loss of her mother. After discovering her mother's recipes are missing, Mei embarks on a train journey with her ancestors, learning about self-love, healing, and her cultural heritage through cooking and reliving precious moments. The game features hand-drawn art, original voice acting, and cozy cooking minigames.

"The Unfinished Swan" is a serene puzzle adventure game where players follow a swan into a mysterious, incomplete world. Using paint to reveal the environment, players solve puzzles and uncover the story of a king who abandoned his kingdom. The game blinds players with a blank canvas, only to slowly reveal a world of wonder and intrigue.

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green's 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

"The Beginner's Guide" is a unique narrative-driven game that explores the mind of a fictional game developer through a series of unfinished games. The player delves into the developer's thoughts and feelings as they navigate through a variety of experimental game designs, shedding light on the creative process and the struggles that come with it. The game serves as a thoughtful commentary on game development and the relationship between creators and their work.

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.

"Hindsight" is a single-player arcade game that explores the marvelous and highly emotional story of a woman's life. Players revisit her childhood home and sort through personal belongings, stepping through windows to memories frozen in time. By paying attention to the little things left behind, players piece together memories and shift their viewpoint to pull deeper into the past, ultimately deciding what to take with them and what to leave behind. Fans of narrative exploration games may also enjoy "A Memoir Blue."

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game that tells a poignant story about childhood, hope, and memory. It draws inspiration from the rural American South and literature like John Steinbeck's East of Eden and Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life. The game features a quiet, non-linear narrative and can be completed in 15-30 minutes, with a focus on atmosphere rather than action or puzzles.