Games like Wooden Nickel

Esca is an immersive survival RPG that invites you to step into the role of a small repair robot maintaining a deteriorating underwater research station. As you face daily challenges of repairing vital systems and scavenging for resources, you'll be forced to make tough decisions that could impact the station's survival. Uncover secrets about your past and the true nature of the mission as you na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Esca.

Overview Embark on an enchanting journey in a medieval fairytale land, where you take on the roles of two main characters, Red Riding Hood and Bo-Peep. Each begins their own adventure, eventually uniting to unravel a sinister plot that threatens to seize the magical Well hidden deep in the heart of The Essenwood, a Well containing the very essence of magic in the land. Guided by the Fairy Godmot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Well of Essenwood.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Your Turn to Disembark is an episodic narrative game about a weird train and the passengers that are trapped inside of it. Will you make it out of the train or will you be trapped onto it's route for the rest of days? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Turn to Disembark.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

PLEASE NOTE: A controller is recommended to play. FOR MAC USERS: Due to files permissions errors and game engine issues, certain steps may be necessary for proper installment: Step 1: Download... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Cave of the Ozarks.

Writer Elizabeth Gray never imagined she would one day become the heir to an ancient castle. Everything changed after a letter arrived: grim Ravenhall, lost among mist-covered hills, had been left to her in the will of a man she barely knew. It seemed simple enough: arrive, inspect the estate, sign the necessary documents, and return to her old life. But on the very first night, Elizabeth realiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual novel: Shadows of Ravenhall Castle.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Narrative Point & Click, and moreSix Legends is a narrative game with a unique blend of Point & Click, 3D Visual Novel, Rhythm, Fighting, Cooking gameplay... and more! The pacy and character-centric narration define Six Legends' storytelling, ensuring an experience both charming, touching and fun, that constantly renews itself. Become part of the game's world, get attached to the charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six Legends.

Play as a Stoner who has a knack getting himself into some crazy situations! Explore the Mysterious Dimensions of the Stoner Universe Adventure through the Stoner Universe, but beware, for your choices have consequences. Many different endings are possible, depending on the decisions that you make! You may acquire great powers for good or evil, depending on the path you choose. Relax and ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diary of a Stoner.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 3,444 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

95% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Sacred Fire is a narrative RPG in which your humanity and emotions impact your fight for survival and inner freedom. Inspired by ancient Caledonia, the story follows a group of resistance fighters and their rise to power. Choosing motives, ideas and feelings is as important as choosing your actions. Develop your personality and compete for influence to change the story and avert a tragic ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Fire.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KingSim.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

75% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Welcome to Loop. Loop is a first-person comedy game based around completing laps around a test track. What will happen to you in the Loop? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 534 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

Short media bias adventure where YOU control national news and its impact on your career, society, and family. Control the News, control the Truth. Share your story, and see what the Headliner before you did. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headliner: NoviNews.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

90% User Score Based on 1,778 reviews

It's not a game, it's a toy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mitoza.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

58% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Using a unique narrative choice mechanic, players craft sentences in response to the in-game characters in We should talk. Through this careful choice of words, players express themselves as they discuss ongoing problems about life and romance with their in-game partner over text messages, while also chatting with friends and strangers at their favorite local bar about what’s on their mind. The co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Should Talk.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

+++ This game was developed and published by a single individual. It was created solely as a narrative medium to present the developer’s personal original character (OC) story. All decisions regarding the development and release of this game prioritize the developer’s physical and mental well-being. The current price includes only the first two chapters; the price will increase as new chapters a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 愚人船 NARRENSCHIFF.

Chapter 1 is now available! STORY Hibridya is a fantasy, romance and slice-of-life visual novel that tells the story of Alice, a 17-year-old girl who lives her life normally until a mysterious event suddenly takes her to an unknown place. A place where magical beings exist, beings she admires and only sees in stories. This is the world of hybrids: Hibridya. A world that has a strong connectio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hibridya.

Messy Hearts is a pixel-art visual novel about a complicated coworker friendship. Through journal-style narration, Florence unpacks romance, trauma, and some messy boundaries in a deeply personal story of mental health and heartbreak. No choices; this is a linear narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Messy Hearts.

The Next-Gen Update is here! With upgraded visuals, improved performance, enhanced weather effects, many fixes and much more.  The demo now supports NVIDIA DLSS 3 Frame Generation technology, which will significantly boost performance for owners of NVIDIA RTX 40 series cards!  It took me a bit longer than expected, but I wanted to refine certain aspects, and along the way, there were quite a few u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old West: Northwood (Unreal Engine 5).

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

For the first time in years, Sonny meets a person he knows inside of his lucid dreams and, to his surprise, Sonny discovers that what he says and does in his dreams directly affects the people he dreamed about. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dare to Lucid Dream.

Welcome to the world of NOX AETERNA - Veil of Darkness  A thoughtful but humorous text adventure about a teenage boy, a little, but ancient vampire girl, and the machinations of an immortal parallel society. ️‍️ Along the way, you'll experience a mix of thoughtful as well as philosophical and often humorous dialogues. You forge new friendships and uncover secrets that were meant to remain hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOX AETERNA - Veil of Darkness.

Seeker 3 is a cozy, story-driven adventure where players take on the role of Alfie, a stranded alien with the ability to fly and shapeshift. As he navigates a mysterious island, he must gather five stars to power his spaceship and find his way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker 3.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

91% User Score Based on 456 reviews

This is a text-based, auditory nightmare. #1: Three red blots mark liars. #2: Food means depravity and death. #3: Tellers of time are sped up by-- #4: Holes in suspicious places may lead to the Undergoing. #5: Don't trust the wolf. #6: The train is the only escape. The Dark Place finds us all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome To The Dark Place.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 157 reviews

After hearing about a number of student couples forming at her school, Himeka Uchida decides to look for a girlfriend of her own. As she gets wrapped up in the daily lives of her friends and classmates at Solana Academy, will she find the romance she seeks? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blooming Nightshade.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

THE STORY I just wanted to laze around in the sun... Man, why did it come to this? Name's Blackwing by the way, I'm not exactly sure how I got this name, but hey, it's something, right? Anyway, I just left... the underground recently. Even as a devil it's all fire and brimstone down there, really not my style. Up here with all the earthlings it's so much nicer. Just gotta keep the evil inside in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kuroi Tsubasa.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

90% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

More Than Just a Retro Romance - Balance social life with the intensity of running an esports team in a retrofuturistic world where arcades dominate the gaming scene. After the success of the award-winning visual novel Arcade Spirits, Fiction Factory Games are back with a ground-breaking standalone sequel. Customizable Characters - Design your own character and rival using a massively expanded… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Closer To Home is a dialogue-focused walking simulator with light puzzle elements and item collection. Navigate connections between reality and dreams, look for weird stuff and make friends. There is no reason to fear death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closer To Home.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 1,327 reviews

A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Date in the Park.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

98% User Score Based on 278 reviews

Atmospheric first person aventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through The Fragmentation.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 2 reviews

Letters is a cozy, often funny, and sometimes sad game about friendship, courage, and the power of words. Journey back to the 90s and 2000s to follow the story of Sarah and move through her beautiful hand-drawn letters and nostalgic pixel worlds. Help her navigate all the ups and downs of growing up and decide what kind of person she'll become. Use words to solve riddles and explore Sarah's col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letters: A Written Adventure.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,237 reviews

Kyle tries to prepare for his most important interview yet. Choose his path through 21 endings and accept the consequences in this comedic adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyle is Famous.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The Last Birdling explores Bimonia and Tayo's struggle to remain friends against all odds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Birdling.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 906 reviews

Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea — an experience that will change his life forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voices from the Sea.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Lethis - Daring Discoverers is an exploration and investigation game with a gameplay inspired by choose your own adventure books in an isometric 2D view where you can travel to unbelievable planets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethis: Daring Discoverers.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 948 reviews

Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disturbed.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

79% User Score Based on 343 reviews

Drinks with Abbey is a short, slice-of-life visual novel portraying a more realistic first date in western culture, from a male's perspective. After connecting with Abbey on a dating app, you meet in person for the first time at a local bar. Through many choices of what to say and do, you determine how the date goes - and how well it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drinks With Abbey.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

94% User Score Based on 140 reviews

Your next job awaits in Karisvale, detective. Will you fulfill your duty? Or become lost in the mystery... Explore a retro top-down world, question its citizens, and collect hidden items to uncover Karisvale's dark secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karisvale.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

99% User Score Based on 538 reviews

Tales From Off-Peak City is a first-person adventure game series. Volume 1: Caetano's Slice is the first game of many in the anthology of Tales. While each 'Volume' is its own self-contained story and experience, taken together, they build towards the larger over-arching narrative of what’s really going on at the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street and what role you ultimately play in its fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

The Lone Sword is a narrative platformer where YOU are the weapon. As a living Sword, embark on a nostalgic journey to find your Maker. Explore the Castle, solve physics puzzles, master the blade with unique mechanics, and reflect on your purpose in this emotionally rich adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lone Sword.

Forturia: Trade Route PioneersBon Voyage! Welcome to the world of Forturia! In this world, every voyage is guided by the dice. Forturia is a fantasy world inspired by the 16th-century Age of Exploration. You take on the role of a young captain leading a small trading company, traveling from port to port across the globe, buying and selling goods, opening up unknown seas, and taking on royal miss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forturia: Trade Route Pioneers.

You arrive in an isolated coastal village after the mysterious death of an uncle you barely knew. The plan was easy: deal with the inheritance, poke around a little, maybe sell the house and go back to your life. Then the house turns out to be annoyingly charming, weirdly peaceful, and exactly the kind of place you didn’t know you needed. Caelmere has a great café, a gorgeous beach, parties … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Tide.

A New Legend Every Time Every Legend is a text-based AI RPG where the story is generated around your choices. Create a hero, enter your actions in your own words, and watch the adventure unfold through dynamic narration, characters, quests, dialogue, images, speech, and music. This is a passion project about exploring what role-playing games can become when AI is used as the engine for living sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Every Legend.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Button and Drop Bear live rent-free above their friend's steam bun shop. When their friend goes missing, it's up to them to figure out what happened and bring them home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Planet.

Witness the prologue to the story of flowers, in which the curtain rises over the meeting of two main characters, marking the beginning of a strange adventure. Relax, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Witch's magical garden, and take on the challenge of creating flowers. Features Story game mode (kinetic visual novel-style narrative). A lone, wandering knight stumbles into a strange dream … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers' Stories: Witch's Unending Dream.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Snooze: A Choice is a first-person interactive narrative and psychological horror game. It asks questions about the way our daily lives affect us, how our routines interfere with our mental health, and why consuming medication may not always be the best solution. Features Play a short story, about 30 - 60 minutes, in which you carry out a typical morning routine getting ready for work for a week.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snooze: A Choice.

Your ticket has arrived - and it's inviting you to the Mind Garden! When the weight of memory becomes too much, retreat into the Mind Garden—a place where time flows differently and healing awaits. Awaken at dawn in a surreal garden populated with residents who seem to know more about you than they initially reveal. Complete simple quests throughout a single day, collect memories for a myste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Garden.

Essential Power is a short visual novel. The main character's mundane routine is turned upside down when he meets Mia, a talented designer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essential Power.

Puerto Viejo is a delightful story set during the Spanish Golden Age. You play as Miguel, a young boy on a quest to follow his father’s steps. Explore the city and its surroundings while meeting a colorful cast of characters along the way! The game is a 2D, single player compilation of mini games. A linear story is narrated through character dialogues – you must complete several assorted mini gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puerto Viejo.

A steampunk visual novel and puzzle game set in Permia - a world in the depths of an ice age. Dougal, a wandering alchemist, gets in over his head when he competes against several eccentric individuals for the ultimate treasure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icebound.