Games like The Beginner's Guide
by Everything Unlimited Ltd.
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
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$3.99Kiosk
Jan 29 · Vivi
Both: First-Person · Walking Simulator
Kiosk is a horror cooking game where you prepare orders for late-night customers who visit your cozy, rain-soaked kiosk. The eerie atmosphere clashes with the mounting tension as you serve your mysterious visitors.
HorrorCookingPsychological HorrorImmersive SimPixel GraphicsFirst-PersonAction-Adventure3DAtmosphericWalking Simulator👍 2,555
-50%$5.99Doll Impostor
Mar 28 · David Gallardo
Both: Walking Simulator · First-Person
Doll Impostor is a horror game where 1-4 players take on the role of guardians of possessed dolls. Work together to identify the impostor doll before 9 a.m, or face dire consequences. Every hour counts in this tense, fear-filled race against time.
StrategyActionAdventureWalking SimulatorHorror3DCinematicFirst-PersonSingleplayerPsychological Horror👍 968
$9.99Arctic Eggs
May 16 · The Water Museum, cockydoody, abmarnie, Cameron Ginex
Both: Surreal · First-Person
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
CookingSurrealPhysicsAtmosphericSci-fiFirst-PersonExplorationLore-RichCyberpunkCrime👍 5,344
Fatal Midnight
Oct 23 · ranwoG, Sweatyhand
Both: First-Person · Walking Simulator
During the night, Dan is awakened by unusual sounds coming from deep inside the house. Concerned about his sister's condition, he decides to check on her. Upon entering her room, he discovers that she has disappeared. Fear grips him, and he starts rushing around the house looking for her.
Psychological HorrorHorrorAtmosphericFirst-PersonWalking Simulator3DLinearRealisticThrillerMystery👍 149
$19.99Until Then
Jun 25 · Polychroma Games
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Visual NovelEmotionalPixel GraphicsStory RichInteractive FictionPsychological2DRomanceMysteryAdventure👍 15,742
-50%$2.49Dollmare
Oct 24 · Alex Grade, gonzeek, Oxeren
Both: First-Person · Walking Simulator
You've accepted a shady job offer at a doll factory. Inspect dolls for defects and anomalies. Follow strange protocols. Don't get fired and stay alive.
SimulationHorror3DPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonSupernaturalControllerWalking SimulatorMultiple EndingsLinear👍 2,047
$4.99Writer. Chapter 1
Jan 6 · Beshbarmak games
Both: Walking Simulator · First-Person
You, the legendary writer, the “King of Horror,” find yourself at the center of a nightmare. A mysterious place, frighteningly familiar, hides sinister secrets. Explore locations, solve riddles, escape from the monster, collect a story that will become a new masterpiece... if you survive.
ExplorationPuzzleDetectiveWalking SimulatorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorHorrorSimulationControllerLinear
$5.99Vault
Jan 3 · ItllBeFunTheySaid
Both: Short
Vault is a spooky, atmospheric exploration game. Uncover the story of a mysterious island through the lens of a primitive drone as you search for the artifact concealed within it, and avoid the guardian of the island.
AtmosphericPsychological HorrorIndieTypingRogueliteShortPixel GraphicsOpen WorldMinimalistAdventure
-65%$8.74Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
Oct 5 · Exit Plan Games
A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.
CombatCo-opOpen WorldLocal Co-OpSandboxSingleplayerAdventureSplit ScreenOnline Co-OpAction👍 4,335
$1.34迷路会社 | Maze Company
Dec 12 · Coward_Watson
Both: Walking Simulator
A short horror walking simulator where you just head from the workroom to the exit. Something may happen along the way, but don't worry, just keep going.Your goal is to return.
HorrorWalking SimulatorPsychological Horror3DFPSMultiple EndingsMysteryDarkPsychologicalRealistic
-40%$2.99Thought Experiment Simulator
Jul 22 · HoHo Game Studio
Both: Short
This is a stupid game that might include Trolley Problem, Ship of Theseus, Brain in a Vat, Infinite Monkey, Sisyphus, Prisoner's Dilemma, Schrodinger's Cat, etc.
Dynamic NarrationComedyPhilosophicalTrainsMemesIndieHand-drawnSimulationCasualShort👍 620
$9.99Ice Cream Simulator
Jun 5 · AM Playhouse
Both: First-Person
Run your dream ice cream shop in Ice Cream Simulator! Create delicious ice cream using a variety of ingredients, manage your business, hire staff, decorate your store, handle changing weather and different customers, and enjoy a relaxing first-person simulation experience.
CookingSimulationSingleplayerLife SimFirst-PersonManagementImmersive SimDesign & IllustrationRealisticBase Building👍 180
$8.99REPUNK
Jun 17 · Almar
Both: Walking Simulator
Explore abandoned outposts on the surface of Mars, driving a nuclear powered vehicle built in 1942. Find books and discs while you uncover the mysteries hidden under the red Martian sand.
MarsAtmosphericWalking SimulatorOpen WorldExplorationAdventureDrivingStory RichSingleplayerIndie
$19.99Denbora
Apr 11 · Bionic Ape
Both: First-Person · Walking Simulator
Break the laws of entropy in Denbora and jump through time to solve complex temporal puzzles. Can you defeat Dirua and the challenges it will put you through?
PuzzleFirst-PersonTime TravelSci-fiWalking SimulatorCapitalismSimulationArtificial IntelligenceSatireDynamic Narration
$5.99FlyKnight
Jan 31 · Wabbaboy
Both: First-Person
Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.
Dungeon CrawlerSouls-likeOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonOld SchoolFantasyFishingAction RPGInventory ManagementExploration👍 10,433
$19.99Everhood 2
Mar 4 · Chris Nordgren, Jordi Roca
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵
PsychedelicMusicIndieStory Rich2DRPGPixel GraphicsChoices MatterSingleplayerRhythm👍 2,205
-50%$3.99迷离诡夜 blurred weird night
Nov 16 · QSN
Both: Walking Simulator
I thought it was a comedy, but it turned out to be a tragedy. If there's a chance to go back in time and change something that would cause lifelong regret, would you fight with all you have? (Including story mode and zombie mode)
3DSexual ContentHorrorExplorationFPSDating SimAdventureNudityImmersive SimWalking Simulator👍 313
$9.99Garten of Banban 6
Dec 20 · Euphoric Brothers
Both: First-Person
Explore the forgotten levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the new terrors that reside below. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…
HorrorSingleplayerFirst-PersonPuzzleCartoonyPsychological HorrorDark3DSurvival HorrorAction👍 1,271
$24.99Deadzone: Rogue
Aug 11 · Prophecy Games
Both: First-Person
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
RoguelikeFPSOnline Co-OpPvERogueliteLooter ShooterFirst-PersonShooterHorrorDungeon Crawler👍 15,055
$9.99Garten of Banban 7
May 10 · Euphoric Brothers
Both: First-Person
Explore the monster-occupied levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dreads that reside below as you are now completely on your own. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…
HorrorSingleplayerFirst-PersonPuzzlePsychological HorrorCartoonyActionDark3DSurvival Horror👍 1,549
$44.99Men of War II
May 15 · Best Way
Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.
MultiplayerCo-opWorld War IIRTSStrategySingleplayerReal Time TacticsWargameOnline Co-OpRealistic👍 5,614
$14.99RUNGORE
May 16 · YOUR_MOM'S_HP, RavenJm
Card game mechanics - check. Real time battles - check. Silly humor - check. If this isn't the game of your dreams i don't know what is (Also we have hidden memes everywhere lol)
Trading Card GameIndieCard GameCard BattlerReal Time TacticsDifficultReplay ValueStrategy RPGRoguelitePixel Graphics👍 993
-50%$7.49Shogun Showdown
Sep 5 · Roboatino
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Replay ValueStrategy RPGTurn-BasedRoguelikePixel GraphicsTurn-Based StrategyRoguelike DeckbuilderStrategyTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based Tactics👍 6,201
$17.99Kebab Chefs! - Restaurant Simulator
Jun 11 · Biotech Gameworks
Kebab Chefs! is a Co-Op, cooking and restaurant management game that can be played up to 4 players. Design your own restaurant. Cook delicious foods, fill your menu with various recipes, feed customers and become the biggest kebab restaurant in town!
CookingMultiplayerSimulationManagementPhysicsSandboxFunnyTime ManagementImmersive SimBuilding👍 7,017
$19.99Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun
Jan 17 · ZUIJIANGYUE Game
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.
Action RPGHack and SlashHistoricalMartial ArtsStory RichRPGLore-RichExplorationSingleplayerWar👍 3,829










