Games like While I Wake

Nowhere Girl is a surreal, atmospheric adventure game with puzzle elements. You play as a young girl trapped in a series of unsettling, dreamlike worlds, trying to find her way back home. The game features a unique art style and immersive soundtrack, with a focus on exploration and mystery. However, some players have criticized its short length and lack of clear direction.

"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."

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.

Wednesdays is a highly emotional single-player drama point-and-click game that explores the impact of child sexual abuse through an intriguing, fragmented narrative. Players rebuild memories in Orco Park by stepping into the perspectives of Tim and his relatives, uncovering a heartfelt story told with stunning graphics and a moving soundtrack.

"Dive into a 40-minute, bite-sized adventure in 'Bober Bros: It's Just A Prank.' Experience nostalgic PS2-inspired graphics and explore an Interslavic village with retro charm, enhanced by authentic voice acting in the Interslavic language. This immersive game offers a unique and quick gaming experience."

Third Eye Open is a coming of age story about a young girl with the ability to see spirits. Will this burgeoning power be a blessing or a curse? Will you be able to save your family and unravel the mystery at the heart of the adventure? Her Power You are Ting, a young girl who is able to see the spirits around her. You form a remarkable friendship with a young ghost, Xiu, who is seeking peace. T…

"Gender Dysphoria" is a 20-minute narrative game that explores negative experiences after coming out as transgender. The game aims to provide insight into the transgender experience for cisgender people and offer comfort to those who are transgender themselves. It features adjustable dyslexic font and descriptive audio, with intense themes that may require emotional preparation.

"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.

A golden dream, and a closed world. A spiral staircase into the garden of the mind. What lies beyond gilded wonderland?

"Indie Game: The Movie" explores the lives of independent game developers as they create their games and navigate the emotional highs and lows of the creative process. Follow the stories of Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes , Phil Fish , and Jonathan Blow , as they push their games to completion. The film offers an intimate look into the indie game development scene and the challenges these creators face.