Games like Yet Another Research Dog

DISTRAINT is a single-player horror role-playing game with an intriguing story, sensational graphics, and atmospheric music. As protagonist Price, players seize an elderly woman's property to secure a partnership, only to face the consequences of losing one's humanity. The game features simple but effective gameplay, with side-scrolling 2D graphics, minimalist interface, and puzzles, offering a two-hour journey through a unique, dark, and grim world filled with dark humor.

Tree tells a story of a relationship between a boy and his tree. What starts off as a simple connection, over time it grows into something deeper.

"Old Man's Journey" is a soul-searching puzzle adventure game that tells the story of an old man's life through beautiful visuals and heartfelt vignettes. By solving lighthearted puzzles, you shape the landscape and guide the old man through a handcrafted, sunkissed world, uncovering memories of his past and exploring themes of loss, reconciliation, and hope. This meditative and reflective game provides a compact, immersive experience, delighting in quiet puzzles and introspection.

"Fabledom is a strategy game where players build and grow their own fairytale kingdom, facing challenges such as resource management, colony expansion, and interactions with magical creatures. Its intuitive mechanics, interesting plot, stunning visuals, and sensational soundtrack are hindered only by occasional grinding and missing optimization. Overall, Fabledom offers a very funny and marvelous atmosphere for players to explore and enjoy."

"Fire" is a single-player fantasy point and click puzzleventure with intuitive design and a hilarious story. As the lovable Neanderthal Ungh, you'll search the Stone Age world for fire, facing challenges such as dinosaurs, volcanoes, and time travel. With one click or swipe, interact with the game's world to solve puzzles, shoot fire coconuts, and even transform into animals. Experience the stunning graphics, stellar soundtrack, and delightful humor of this charming game.

"The First Tree" is a third-person exploration game that follows a fox's journey through a mysterious forest as it searches for its lost family. Intertwined with the fox's story is that of a son trying to reconnect with his estranged father. The game features emotional storytelling and a stunning art style, using its gameplay to explore themes of love, loss, and reconciliation.

"Meteor 60 Seconds!" is a humorous side-scrolling action game where you have 60 seconds to live before a meteor hits Earth. With a comic-like story, players can do anything they want in those final moments, from legal to illegal acts, leading to multiple endings. The game provides simple and fun gameplay in a unique and darkly comedic scenario.

"Purrfect Date" is a visual novel and dating simulator that takes place on a mysterious cat island. You play as a researcher who goes on a series of dates with various cat characters while uncovering the island's secrets. The game features branching storylines, multiple endings, and a unique blend of humor, horror, and romance.

"LoveChoice" is a single-player Romance Role Playing game with an interesting plot, stunning mechanics, and beautiful visuals accompanied by phenomenal music. The game features 3 stories with multiple endings, lovely art, and 17 original BGMs. Despite being on the shorter side, with a playtime of 1.5-2 hours, the game offers a meaningful experience with its focus on thoughtful ideas about love and partnership, and allows for refunds if not satisfied.

"Lake" is a single-player, open world drama game with a 1986 small-town setting, offering a rich plot, stunning graphics, and atmospheric music. As Meredith, you deliver mail, interact with characters, and explore activities, eventually deciding between city life and small-town charm. The game is emotional, humorous, and immersive, despite occasional bugs.