Games like What Lies Ahead

Controls: hold down the left mouse button to select a sprite, move your mouse around while the left button is held down to move around the selected sprite.  Game description Loneliness is a very terrible thing. During the wild Stone Age, people found solace in drawing rock paintings that seemed to come to life in the artist's imagination. In your imagination. In this game, you are - that caveman… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonyteller.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Mysterious deaths. Friends, both old and new. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreambound.

This project is a 3D horror maze game where the player must survive, explore, and escape from the creatures that haunt its dark corridors. The environment is designed to create constant tension through low lighting, ambient sound, and unpredictable enemy behavior. As the player navigates the maze, they must collect key items, avoid detection, and choose their path carefully. Every step is a risk,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProjectECHO.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

An unexpected outbreak of a mysterious virus that turns people into crazed zombies has forced James and his wife Alice to leave town. Along the way, they had an accident, and James woke up and realized that his wife had disappeared and now he would have to find her before it was too late... You will have to survive in a zombie apocalypse with moving around the grid using improvised means, environ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phenom.

Game OverviewWillow is a young woman who has been struggling to deal with a stalker who has been following her and causing her great fear and anxiety. One day, after a particularly harrowing encounter with the stalker, Willow begins to experience strange hallucinations. These hallucinations take the form of strange, distorted images and sounds that seem to come from nowhere, and they seem to be co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virago: Trepidation.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

96% User Score Based on 77 reviews

Return to Grace is a first person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world. You play as space archaeologist Adie Ito, who has unearthed the ancient resting place of an A.I. god and onetime caretaker of the solar system known as Grace. The only inhabitants of the site are fracture variations of the Grace AI. Each with their own quirky personalities and unknown mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Grace.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

76% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Veritas is a game of mystery and discovery from Glitch Games, creators of the Forever Lost trilogy, that poses the question; what is truth, and does it even matter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritas.

15%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

15% User Score Based on 81 reviews

"I awaken once again. Shackled. Beaten. Broken. And yet there is hope. An opportunity..." Enter the darkness of The Tower. A unique, constantly expanding dungeon crawling experience. Gather your senses and find your way through the hellish corridors of your prison. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Glitchhikers is a surreal journey through the spaces between places. A late night drive, a deserted airport lounge, a moonlit walk through an empty park, a quiet carriage on an overnight train. Who will you meet? What will you talk about? Where will the journey take you? Find yourself along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between.

Welcome to Pluto Space Station. One year ago, Earth fell, and with it, so did Pluto Space Station. But the dangers of the space station’s unknown fate haven’t deterred people from seeking the treasures left within it. In The Lost, you play the role of a space looter on a mission to find eight items. However, you’re not alone — mutants roam the station and threaten to bring your journey to an e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost.

“What belongs to reality and what is imagination?" War. Loss. Grief.  What happens in the mind of a young girl, confronted with her worse fears, in a world no one to trust? Žalost is a first person walking simulator, where you slip in the role of a young girl named Jel. She was living happily in a small house with her mother until she vanished one day. Now Jel has to go on a journey to find her mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zalost.

Game Overview Title: Psyche Quest Platform: Unity 2D Genre: 2D Platformer Asset Style: Pixel Art Made for the course Making Meaningful Games at American University in Fall 2023. Game Concept Psyche Quest is a 2D platformer that takes players on an emotional journey through the mind of someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). You play as the imaginary friend of the protagonist who must n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psyche Quest.

ABOUT This project aimed to develop a redesign of a Nissan S13 car and showcasing it with and without modifications in an Unreal Engine scene to compare similarities and differences.  Open the doors and navigate around and inside the vehicles to get an understanding of what a redesign of an 80's Japanese car could look like in the near future. CONTROLS Movement Move Forward: W Move Backward: S … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nissan S13 Re-Imagined.

Game Description After getting abandoned by their parents, Hansel and Gretel got lost in the forest. When things seemed like they couldn't possibly get any worse, Gretel disapeared. Both of you wanted to split up to find a way out of this terrible place, but she never returned... Play as Hansel and search for hints to find out what happened. Are you able to trace back her steps?  But be careful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breadcrumbs.

Icehouse Jam 2019 - Myths and Legends - Far away and Lost #IcehouseJam2019 A game by John Carvajal and Simon Mesnard "A 2d hd adventure game made of handpainted watercolor illustrations and inspired by Irish mythology" Main story Eoin takes his magical boat Scuabtuinne to search for a friend, Síomón who is trapped on a small Island in the Irish Sea. The Island is surrounded by mysteries, has p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eoin's Quest.

INTRODUCTION This project serves to research my thesis question where I try to find out how AI-generated resources influence the creative workflow and how the creator himself remains creative or just a curator during the development process. In these questions, I try to find out where the boundary is that once crossed, creativity and human touch are lost, and what influences it. A dynamic, fast-pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Psycho.

A sci-fi art game meditating on life, death and consciousness.  Journey into space through a fragmented memory palace. Warning! Art Game! This is an art game. There is little gameplay, the beginning is a bit confusing and so is the end. The middle requires player effort to untangle the story and figure out what is happening! A single play through probably lasts just over an hour (depending on how … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Salvaged Self.

Content Warning: death, divorce, familial abuse, food anxieties, religion, suicide, trauma You are a traveler, alone and wandering through a world that does not care about you.  As much as you try to push on without letting hardship weigh you down, you nevertheless struggle.  And now, in the midst of your journey, you have experienced a loss whose influence will not let you be. Fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flame In The Abyss.

sunset is a short walking simulator, where you take a stroll around your city for the final time. Controls WASD - Move E - Interact Mouse - Look Inspiration and Intent sunset was created for my Approaches to Play 2 module during my Masters at Goldsmiths; the brief I chose was "The World in a Game" - to create a game inspired by another piece of media, focussing on capturing and recreating it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sunset.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

A PSX Psychological Horror You find yourself stranded in a forest after your car breaks down. would you like to come in, for a call? Rated "W GAME" by CASEOH! Also Rated "W GAME" by CorgiCam! created by: Mehrzad Sepahi Mehran Goudarzi A WORST EVENT GAME Controls: WASD for movement. Shift for Fast Walk. E for interaction. Space or enter for dialogue. Arrow keys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherophobia.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Spiral is a third-person narratively driven exploration game sharing a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration seen from the inside. It tells the story of Bernard, a man who wishes goodbye one last time to the memories that built him from his early childhood to who he is today. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiral.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Carry Onward is a narrative gameplay short that follows a grieving man as he packs up his home. Immerse yourself in his thoughts and emotions by interacting with items, which shape his internal state. Experience the transformative power of memories and the hope that arises from embracing change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carry Onward.

0%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

0% User Score Based on 4 reviews

Breakers World was created by students at Full Sail University's Game Design Master course as well as many skilled externs who assisted in the making of this product. Breakers World was developed in 9 months starting around mid-January 2022 and ending development on October 31, 2022. While this was an ambitious, and well managed game, many features were not able to be fully fleshed out in the allo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakers World.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 1,842 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

A Surreal Adventure Through Memory, Moments and Time If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gardens Between.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

82% User Score Based on 1,623 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 27 reviews

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Day of June.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

78% User Score Based on 4,522 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 20 reviews

From Cyan, the indie studio that brought you Myst and Riven comes a whole new adventure that will become your world. The new worlds of Obduction reveal their secrets only as you explore, coax, and consider them. And as you bask in the otherworldly beauty and explore through the enigmatic landscapes, remember that the choices you make will have substantial consequences. This is your story now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obduction.

*** Game is actively in development, this release is not the final version. Summary Thief and Co. is a couch cooperative multiplayer game for 1-4 players where you play as a band of misfits trying to heist a valuable diamond from a museum. Description In Thief and Co., one to four players explore a fully procedural museum level and try to complete up to 4 different types of objectives to take dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF AND CO..

This game is a virtual reality experience about the meaning we give to our actions and our lives in general. This project is the result of two weeks of work during which we tried to organize ourselves as best we could with the time and resources available to us. The first week was therefore devoted to acquiring new skills in Unity software and searching for a relevant theme and universe that w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inner Path.

Description: A challenging 3D Platformer about Maurice the Mouse traversing the kitchen to get his beloved Cheese! Pass Challenging Levels with Courage and Beware of Thorns! Contributors (BLanKetS): Bogdan Margolin (Builder, Environmental Design, 3D Modeling) https://key-keeper999.itch.io/ Amy Sparkle (Level Design, Concept Artist, 3D Modeling) https://amy-sparkle.itch.io/ Kelly Wong (Code,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maurice the Mischievous Mouse.

In this monochromatic world players are thrust into the dark, ethereal journey of Didi, a spirited protagonist grappling with the universal ordeal of loss. This story-driven adventure unfolds across five distinct stages, each embodying the psychological phases of death: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through Didi's eyes, players will navigate the intricate dance of grief, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Didi: The Final Chapter.

SoundCloud: here Composition, arrangement and story: Rumo (Instagram: rumo.bgm). Mixing and mastering: Adiel Pérez (Instagram: adielprez). Cover image made with AI (Leonardo.ai). Explore this strange universe that unfolds within the protagonist's mind, existing in four spatial dimensions (X, Y, Z and W). It blends a surreal world reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland with games like Manifold Garden… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in the Geometric Labyrinth.

About This game is a Game Design Bachelor Project of Artem Gulyaev. The point of this game is to show the amount of skills and knowledge i, as a student, aquired while studying in the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.Synopsis:Unknown unnamed protagonist wakes up in the cold and abandoned masion somwehere in alps, in the efforts to get out of there they find themselves facing against other… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror of Sempreverde Manor.

Introduction Discover a universe where creativity has no limits! Build, experiment and discover the endless possibilities in this beautiful Sandbox game. About the Game Stardust Sandbox is a sandbox game inspired by the classic "Falling-Sand" style games. Offering an interactive and creative environment, explore, build and test your most incredible ideas in a world that you are in control of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Sandbox.

"What is the meaning of life?" As a young person growing up in the digital age, you often find yourself locked in your room, spending your days playing video games or scrolling through social media. You delve into philosophical readings about existence, isolating yourself completely from the outside world. This isolation leads you to question the meaning of life, leaving you feeling em… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihiland.

Welcome to the dark A dudgeon crawl. Trek from your dropped in location to the exit and onto the next level. You will encounter dungeon crawly things along your way. Hack your way through the mindless worms; dodge and fend off the aggressive fireflies; and fight, fight or flee from the larger dwellers of the deep. You have only your headlamp as a trusted light source. The occasional torch or the g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shaffs!.

This is a 3D platform action-adventure game where a boy, swept into a dream by a black hole, wakes up in a dungeon castle, loses all his abilities, and grows by collecting items. Overcoming one challenge after another. Currently, there are three major chapters in the game: dungeon castles, deserts, and snow-capped mountains. The game contains over 30 traps and puzzle elements. Some levels cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate super boy.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 1,738 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

Buy Baby Steps on PlayStation Store. Get ready to fall in this literal walking simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baby Steps.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Under the Moon is an indie, platformer - riddle game which adorned with great stylized graphics and atmosphere. Join Ali Kemal on his fantastic world-wide journey on the path of true love! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Moon.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

87% User Score Based on 524 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 4 reviews

Fract Osc is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRACT OSC.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Clea is a survival horror title that emphasizes wits over cheap scares. Outsmart the Chaos Servants and escape from the Whitlock Mansion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clea.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

49% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Metonymy follows the story of Colin, Enoch and Tracy as they travel across a dystopian version of limbo filled with a corrupt theocratic government known as the Choir and the unbreakable hordes of the disease that appose them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metonymy.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

84% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

In this exploration/adventure game, you play Frankenstein's Creature, a being with no memory and past. At the start of the game you know neither Good nor Evil, you are a blank soul in an adult body. By exploring the world, you will experience your emotions, develop and write the first pages of your story. When confronted with mankind, there will be no way to escape the question of your origins: Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

83% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Transcender is a brief interactive experience that takes place in a surreal sci-fi setting. Figuring out how to play and what to do is the main attraction of the experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transcender.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

A lone clown explores a mysterious home. He meets strange inhabitants on his journey to discover why he exists. Join him, and you may discover a thing or two about yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clown In a House.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

72% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Morph Girl is an FMV Point And Click/Visual Novel developed as a homage to 90/00's low-fi Japanese horror movies. Inspired by home VHS tapes, Morph Girl intends to evoke the most personal fears surrounding the presence of the unknown within one's home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morph Girl.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

85% User Score Based on 129 reviews

Far from Noise is a narrative set on the edge of a cliff, where two characters discuss what it means to balance between life and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far from Noise.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 336 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace. There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patient's histo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ether One.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

28% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 2 reviews

Where the Bees Make Honey tells a story about reflecting on different moments from your childhood, which are played and experienced from an adult perspective. At its core Where The Bees Make Honey is a puzzle adventure game, but gameplay variation is filtered throughout. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where the Bees Make Honey.