Games like 9.03m

This is a narrative exploration game where players find butterflies on a beach. It has a somber, reflective feel, with proceeds donated to disaster relief charities.

84% positive from 1,139 · 2013 · Free

IndieShort Walking Simulator ExplorationFirst-PersonEmotional

Six games like 9.03m

The Gardens Between

94% positive from 2,748 reviews201836% finish itDeck Verified

Single-player adventure-puzzle game. Manipulate time to solve puzzles in dreamlike gardens, exploring friendship.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique time-manipulation puzzles and relaxing, combat-free atmosphere, reminiscent of other "walking simulator" puzzle games.

The catchPuzzles are so simple they nearly solve themselves, leaving the pace slow and boring.

Both are tagged Short, Emotional and Walking Simulator.

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TREE

93% positive from 2,319 reviews201866% finish itDeck Playable

TREE is a free, short narrative experience about a boy and his lifelong bond with a tree. It features Steam Achievements and a reflective, personal feel.

The catchIt crashes a minute or two in, often before you see much of it.

Both are tagged Short, Emotional and Indie.

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Adios

91% positive from 1,341 reviews202122% finish itDeck Playable

Cinematic first-person narrative game. Players make choices in a tense day with a hitman, impacting the story's outcome.

What players likedPlayers describe "Adios" as a short, emotional walking simulator or visual novel, highly praising its well-done voice acting and impactful story.

The catchBarely an hour of mostly listening to dialogue, with dull filler minigames.

Both are tagged Short, Walking Simulator and Indie.

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That Dragon, Cancer

90% positive from 1,545 reviews2016Deck Verified

A two-hour interactive memoir of Joel Green's four-year fight with cancer, moving through first and third-person scenes built from family home video audio and spoken word poetry.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, emotionally powerful narrative about grief and hope, unlike any other game they've experienced.

The catchThe second half turns heavily to Christian faith, alienating players who do not share it.

Both are tagged Emotional, Walking Simulator and Indie.

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NaissanceE

84% positive from 4,333 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and discovery within a mysterious structure. Players navigate puzzles and platforming challenges while experiencing a sense of loneliness and wonder.

What players likedPlayers praise "NaissanceE" as a free, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a unique, liminal megastructure vibe, reminiscent of "BLAME!" and the Backrooms.

The catchLighting swings from pitch black to strobing, causing eye strain and headaches.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, First-Person and Exploration.

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INFRA

88% positive from 3,641 reviews201615% finish itDeck Unsupported

Gun-free first-person puzzle adventure. You play a structural analyst sent to survey routine damage, photographing faults and picking a way through debris as the job becomes a fight to survive.

What players likedPlayers praise INFRA as a unique exploration and puzzle game, often compared to a "walking sim" or a well-made Gmod map, for its deep story, intricate level design, and focus on civil engineering.

The catchPuzzles and level design are so obscure that progress often means using a guide.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, First-Person and Exploration.

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More about 9.03m

What players liked

Players praise its simple yet emotional design, beautiful art, and wonderful music.

The catch

Minimal interactivity; a short guided walk, not really a game

Reviews: 84% positive from 1,139
Released: 2013
Price: Free
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,139 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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