PlayfeedGames like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person 3D story-driven mystery adventure: exploration, discovery and communicating with the dead. The Painscreek Killings and What Remains of Edith Finch play most like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its first-person, mystery and exploration.
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The Painscreek Killings
Sep 27, 2017 · EQ Studios
Both: Mystery · Detective · Exploration
First-person 3D modern-day murder mystery investigation, realistic and atmospheric. Investigate, explore and solve puzzles.
InvestigationMysteryDetectiveExplorationPuzzleStory RichHorrorAtmosphericWalking SimulatorOpen World👍 5,824What Remains of Edith Finch
Apr 24, 2017 · Giant Sparrow
Both: Walking Simulator · First-Person · Mystery
First-person 3D modern-day walking simulator adventure, stylized and atmospheric. Exploring, searching for stories and experiencing family history.
Story RichAtmosphericWalking SimulatorFirst-PersonMysteryExplorationAdventureSingleplayerFemale ProtagonistIndie👍 47,113Firewatch
Feb 9, 2016 · Campo Santo
Both: Walking Simulator · Mystery · First-Person
First-person 3D modern-day mystery adventure walking simulator, stylized painterly wilderness. Exploring the wilderness, investigating mysteries and making narrative choices.
AdventureAtmosphericStory RichWalking SimulatorMysteryFirst-PersonSingleplayerExplorationOpen WorldIndie👍 93,765The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Feb 19, 2020 · ONE-O-ONE GAMES
Both: Walking Simulator · Mystery · Exploration
First-person 3D modern-day mystery thriller adventure, atmospheric and dark. Exploration, investigating mystery and unravelling secrets.
Walking SimulatorMysteryAtmosphericAdventureThrillerExplorationStory RichDarkFemale ProtagonistSingleplayer👍 5,326Gone Home
Aug 15, 2013 · Fullbright
Both: Walking Simulator · Exploration · First-Person
First-person 3D modern-day exploration walking simulator, realistic 3D. Exploring a house, examining objects and uncovering a story.
Walking SimulatorShortIndieExplorationAtmosphericFirst-PersonStory RichNarrativeLGBTQ+Female Protagonist👍 13,631Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Feb 14, 2017 · The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe
Both: Walking Simulator · Exploration · First-Person
First-person 3D modern-day walking simulator, stunningly realised. Exploration and listening to story.
Walking SimulatorExplorationInteractive FictionPuzzleFirst-PersonRelaxingPsychological HorrorHorrorLinearAtmospheric👍 2,463Draugen
May 29, 2019 · Red Thread Games
Both: Mystery · First-Person · Detective
First-person 3D historical psychological mystery adventure, cinematic fjord noir. Exploring, solving puzzles and interacting with companion.
Story RichMysteryAtmosphericFirst-PersonSingleplayerIndieAdventureDetectiveShortPuzzle👍 1,869Call of the Sea
Dec 8, 2020 · Out of the Blue Games
Both: First-Person · Mystery · Exploration
First-person 3D historical story-driven puzzle adventure, colorful, stylized. Explore tropical island, solve puzzles and investigate clues.
AdventurePuzzleStory RichLovecraftianFirst-PersonFemale ProtagonistIndieAtmosphericMysteryExploration👍 4,546Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Sep 10, 2013 · The Chinese Room
Both: Horror · Walking Simulator · First-Person
First-person 3D historical psychological horror adventure, dark and atmospheric. Exploration and storytelling.
HorrorWalking SimulatorStory RichAtmosphericFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorExplorationMysteryInteractive FictionSingleplayer👍 7,252Riven
Jun 25, 2024 · Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Both: Exploration · First-Person · Mystery
First-person 3D fantasy puzzle adventure exploration, surreal, immersive visuals. Solving puzzles, exploring environments and unraveling mysteries.
PuzzleAdventureExplorationFirst-PersonSingleplayerStory RichAtmosphericMystery3DWalking Simulator👍 2,772