Games like OneShot
by Future Cat LLC
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
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-20%$7.99OneShot: World Machine Edition
Sep 30 · Future Cat LLC
Both: Puzzle · Pixel Graphics · Choices Matter
A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.
PuzzleStory RichIndiePixel GraphicsChoices MatterMultiple EndingsCuteExploration2DAdventure👍 5,353
FreeMissing Translation
Sep 24 · AlPixel Games, Luis Diaz, Gustavo Santos, Albert Fernandez, Tice Thomason
Both: Pixel Graphics · Puzzle
Lost in a weird city in the middle of the desert and surrounded by strange creatures that keep staring at you. This is a game about exploring the unknown and solving puzzles... lots of them! Don't be fooled by the looks, this isn't a point & click adventure.
Free to PlayPixel GraphicsPuzzleIndieAdventureCasualGreat SoundtrackPoint & ClickSingleplayer2D👍 111
$9.99Out There Somewhere
Mar 14 · MiniBoss
Both: Pixel Graphics · Puzzle
You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.
PlatformerPixel GraphicsIndiePuzzleAdventure2DGreat SoundtrackRetroActionSci-fi👍 6,161
$9.99FEZ
May 1 · Polytron Corporation
Both: Puzzle · Pixel Graphics
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
PlatformerPuzzleIndiePixel GraphicsExplorationGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerAdventureCasualMystery👍 11,664
$19.99Everhood 2
Mar 4 · Chris Nordgren, Jordi Roca
Both: Pixel Graphics · Choices Matter
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
$29.99The Talos Principle
Dec 11 · Croteam
Both: Puzzle
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
PuzzlePhilosophicalFirst-PersonSci-fiStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackRobotsExploration👍 29,240
FreeLife is Strange - Episode 1
Jan 29 · DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Both: Choices Matter
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackFemale ProtagonistTime TravelAtmosphericEpisodicSingleplayerAdventureTime Manipulation👍 125,182
$3.99A Bird Story
Nov 7 · Freebird Games
Both: Pixel Graphics
An experimental short from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise: A simple & surreal 1-hour interactive animation about a boy and an injured bird, told without dialogues.If you're looking for To the Moon-like experience, I'd suggest playing Finding Paradise first.
IndieStory RichGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsShortAdventureSingleplayerInteractive Fiction2DRPG👍 8,206
$9.99Everhood
Mar 4 · Chris Nordgren, Jordi Roca
Both: Pixel Graphics
An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄
Great SoundtrackMusicStory RichPsychedelicSingleplayerBullet Hell2DPixel GraphicsSurrealRPG👍 11,438
FreeMANDAGON
Aug 3 · Blind Sky Studios
Both: Pixel Graphics
Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .
Free to PlayPixel GraphicsPlatformerIndie2DAdventureAtmosphericShortRelaxingSingleplayer👍 165
$1.99Escaping Hell
Aug 20 · Sarah Werum
Both: Puzzle · Choices Matter
This 3 hour long 2D indie narrative uses a variety of game styles, from 2.5D perspective sword fighting to Platformer chases. However, succeeding at challenges and puzzles do not guarantee “'winning”' the game. Make the right choices to get out of hell — or don't. It's really your personal problem.
AdventurePuzzleFightingCute2D FighterChoices MatterStory RichPlatformerSwordplay2.5D
$19.99Until Then
Jun 25 · Polychroma Games
Both: Pixel Graphics
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
$0.99Landlord of the Woods
Mar 17 · Madison Karrh
Both: Puzzle
You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.
Point & ClickHidden ObjectPuzzleSurrealCuteAdventurePhysicsShortHand-drawnAtmospheric👍 1,242
$9.99Closure
Sep 7 · Eyebrow Interactive
Both: Puzzle
In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...
PuzzlePlatformerIndiePuzzle PlatformerSurreal2DSingleplayerDarkHorrorGreat Soundtrack👍 449
-90%$0.99Qora
Oct 2 · Holden Boyles, Ciprian Stanciu
Both: Pixel Graphics
A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.
AdventureIndiePixel GraphicsWalking SimulatorExplorationPlatformerAtmosphericGreat Soundtrack👍 260
$8.99Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
Dec 16 · Nikita Kryukov
Both: Pixel Graphics
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Psychological HorrorVisual NovelPsychedelicPixel GraphicsStory RichIndieMultiple EndingsPsychologicalAbstract2D👍 20,779
$14.99OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
Apr 22 · SIGONO INC.
Both: Puzzle
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Story RichAtmosphericVisual NovelSingleplayerPuzzleSpaceAdventureFemale Protagonist2DPoint & Click👍 1,404
FreeHave a Nice Dream
May 24 · 榭季生
Both: Pixel Graphics · Puzzle
A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.
RPGPixel GraphicsPuzzlePsychological HorrorAdventureFree to PlayEmotional2D PlatformerSingleplayerMinimalist
$4.99Home
Aug 31 · BancyCo
Both: Pixel Graphics
Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.
IndieAdventureHorrorPixel GraphicsShortMultiple EndingsMysteryAtmosphericInteractive FictionSingleplayer👍 1,136
$14.99The Way
May 20 · Puzzling Dream
Both: Pixel Graphics
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
AdventureIndieActionPixel GraphicsPlatformerPuzzle PlatformerSci-fi2DRetroSingleplayer👍 900
$0.99木夕镇的午夜轮回 Midnight cycle in Muxi Town
May 16 · ZSJ工作室
Both: Pixel Graphics · Puzzle
What kind of work is this? This is an experimental multi storyline game. The work tells a science fiction story about consciousness implantation and simulated biological experiments. The work consists of a mixture of 24 storylines, 3 types of reincarnation endings, and 1 main ending.
Pixel GraphicsPsychological HorrorMultiple EndingsExplorationSingleplayerInteractive FictionNonlinearPuzzleLogicStrategy RPG
$0.99Wickless: the void
Jan 27 · SoSad
Both: Pixel Graphics
A gloomy platformer in which you have to get out of the desperate consciousness of the main character. The unique ambient and minimalistic graphics will create a tense atmosphere. Explore the game space and avoid all its aggressive inhabitants.
Pixel GraphicsHorrorAtmosphericActionStealthMinimalistExploration2DWalking SimulatorHidden Object
$4.99Cat Museum
Mar 17 · 751 Games
Both: Puzzle
Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.
PuzzleSurrealPsychedelicPoint & ClickHand-drawnHorrorStylized2DCatsSide Scroller👍 835
$4.99Raster Prime [REMIX]
Sep 13 · Punk Labs LLC
Both: Puzzle · Pixel Graphics
Your mind will short-circuit in this atmospheric pixel sci-fi puzzler with eight (8) levels of increasing difficulty. Decipher each binary sequence to travel further into the unknown, and unearth a deeper mystery that may never be fully understood.
PuzzlePoint & ClickRelaxingPixel GraphicsMinimalistAtmosphericSci-fiRetroAliensMystery
$4.99Disturbed: Beyond Aramor
May 18 · iBlackpen
Both: Choices Matter · Puzzle
A 'Choose Your Own Adventure' themed sequel to the free-to-play 'Disturbed'. Your journey begins with Gabriel, a depressed soul who has been banished away on Greyrock Island. Discover an unfolding world as you wander to fulfill the desires of your heart.
Choose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickVisual NovelHand-drawnAdventureAtmosphericExplorationChoices MatterHorrorPuzzle
FreeNight Reverie: Prologue
Nov 25 · Somber Pixel
Both: Puzzle · Choices Matter
Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Free to PlayExplorationPuzzle2DCuteTop-DownSurrealChoices MatterControllerStory Rich
FreeSORE
Oct 5 · Bazitov Mikhail
Both: Puzzle · Pixel Graphics
Mystical puzzle quest game in a gloomy minimalism style will tell you a story of a person who's got himself into a camera, and from which there is no way out it seems. Experimental gameplay diluted with a pinch of a philosophy, that's what SORE is.
Free to PlayIndiePuzzlePixel GraphicsAtmosphericMinimalistPsychological HorrorShortExperimentalSingleplayer
$19.99Monochroma
May 28 · Nowhere Studios
Both: Puzzle
Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.
IndieAdventurePlatformerPuzzleAtmosphericPuzzle PlatformerDystopian 2.5DSide ScrollerSingleplayer👍 467
Dark Echo
May 11 · RAC7 Games
Both: Puzzle
Trapped in darkness, you must use visualized sound to guide your way through threatening environments. The sounds you create will bounce off obstacles, revealing the shape of the surrounding world. It won't be long before your only way of sensing the world attracts a horrifying evil that devours both sound and souls.
AdventureIndiePuzzleHorrorAtmosphericSingleplayerPsychological HorrorMinimalist2DDark👍 835
$19.99Minds Beneath Us
Jul 31 · BearBoneStudio
Both: Choices Matter
MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.
CinematicAtmosphericStory RichCyberpunkChoices MatterVisual NovelChoose Your Own AdventureDystopian RPG2D👍 5,754
FreeOutcore: Desktop Adventure
Sep 26 · Doctor Shinobi
Both: Puzzle · Choices Matter
All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.
Desktop CompanionPsychological HorrorStory RichAdventureComedyFree to PlayExplorationPuzzleCuteChoices Matter
-70%$7.49Viewfinder
Jul 18 · Sad Owl Studios
Both: Puzzle
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
Puzzle PlatformerPuzzleFirst-PersonSingleplayerAbstractSurrealPsychologicalAdventurePhysicsAtmospheric👍 11,929
$4.99Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions
Feb 27 · Onyx Lute
Both: Puzzle
Welcome to the Glass Masquerade sequel - an artistic puzzle game inspired by stained glass artisans and Wonderland depictions of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to solve every riddle and free yourself from a tangled dream.
CasualPuzzleIndieRelaxingBeautifulAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackFantasy👍 2,881
-90%$1.99TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Sep 17 · Something We Made
Both: Puzzle
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
CozyWholesomePuzzleAdventureExplorationCuteRelaxingCasualHand-drawnPhoto Editing👍 9,701
$4.99HEADLINER
Oct 3 · Unbound Creations
Both: Choices Matter
Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.
IndieAdventureChoices MatterMultiple EndingsPolitical SimDystopian ShortStory Rich2DReplay Value👍 890
$19.99Pid
Oct 31 · Might and Delight
Both: Puzzle
You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.
IndiePuzzle PlatformerAdventurePlatformerPuzzleLocal Co-OpDifficultSingleplayerCo-opGreat Soundtrack👍 296
-70%$1.79Riven (1997)
Aug 4 · Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Both: Puzzle
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
AdventurePuzzlePoint & ClickExplorationClassicStory RichDifficultFirst-PersonCasualAtmospheric👍 1,317
$19.99Tainted Grail: Conquest
May 27 · Questline
Both: Choices Matter
A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.
DeckbuildingCard GameDark FantasyRoguelikeStory RichTurn-BasedRPGChoices MatterSingleplayerBase Building👍 7,592















