Games like Decarnation

88% positive from 1,088 reviewsReleased 202344% finish itSteam Deck Verified$14.99

What it is

Decarnation is a surreal horror adventure game with mini-games and a dreamlike narrative. It features a story of survival where players solve riddles and confront enemies.

What players liked

Players praise Decarnation as an interactive psychological horror movie with beautiful pixel art and effective grotesque themes.

The catch

The story starts strong then falls flat, with a predictable and unsatisfying ending.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,088 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Decarnation

INDIKA

89% positive from 8,422 reviews202438% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative-driven TPP adventure game with puzzle elements and a dark, surreal Russian setting. Players guide a nun on a journey of self-discovery with the devil as a companion.

What players likedPlayers praise INDIKA as a philosophical walking simulator with excellent writing and voice acting, akin to The Stanley Parable and Far: Lone Sails.

The catchMostly walking and dialogue with sparse, simplistic puzzles

Both are tagged Surreal, Story Rich and Horror.

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Röki

89% positive from 3,180 reviews202026% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and discovering folklore. It features a charming, mysterious atmosphere and a unique art style.

What players likedPlayers praise Röki's beautiful art, music, and engaging story inspired by Scandinavian mythology, reminiscent of "Song of the Sea."

The catchObtuse trial-and-error puzzles and slow, padded pacing

Both are tagged Emotional, Story Rich and Puzzle.

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Notch - The Innocent LunA: Eclipsed SinnerS

95% positive from 3,152 reviews2015

This is a visual novel with branching narratives and multiple endings, featuring a dark, psychological mystery feel. The core loop involves player choices impacting the story and its outcomes.

What players likedPlayers praise its intriguing story, great art, and music, often comparing it to Higurashi When They Cry for its psychological horror and mystery.

The catchThe English translation is stilted and redundant, making the writing a slog to read.

Both are tagged Surreal, Story Rich and Horror.

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Rakuen

97% positive from 2,916 reviews201727% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative adventure game where you help hospital patients by completing quests in a fantasy world. It features heartwarming stories, puzzles, and character-driven mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional, story-rich narrative and charming characters, reminiscent of a puzzle-adventure game with beautiful visuals and music.

The catchSlow walking and constant backtracking through fetch quests bog the story down.

Both are tagged Emotional, Story Rich and Puzzle.

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Forgotton Anne

90% positive from 2,021 reviews201830% finish itDeck Verified

Cinematic adventure game with puzzle platforming. Players control Anne to solve puzzles and make choices affecting the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, unique Ghibli-esque art style, emotional story, and music, despite simple platforming and short length.

The catchClunky, sluggish controls make the timed platforming sections frustrating.

Both are tagged Emotional, Story Rich and Action.

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A Space for the Unbound

98% positive from 4,367 reviews20237% finish itDeck Verified

Slice-of-life adventure game with pixel art. Explore a 90s Indonesian town, dive into minds, and uncover supernatural secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its touching story, beautiful pixel art, and music, comparing it to "Until Then" for its similar masterful vibes.

The catchThe story keeps stalling behind nested fetch quests and long walks across the map.

Both are tagged Emotional, Story Rich and Adventure.

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