Games like Forgotton Anne

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

90% positive from 2,021 · 2018 · 30% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.99 (2025-03-19)

Story Rich Atmospheric Female Protagonist Hand-drawnSteampunkEmotional

Six games like Forgotton Anne

Syberia II

86% positive from 3,040 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game focused on puzzle-solving and exploration. Players experience a surreal journey with a narrative-driven feel.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a highly recommended point-and-click adventure game and a great sequel to the first Syberia.

The catchTrial-and-error puzzles with heavy backtracking and walking

Both are tagged Steampunk, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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Thief Gold (1999)

92% positive from 4,131 reviews2012Deck Unsupported

First-person stealth game where players use shadows and tools to steal. It features a dark, deceptive world with challenging enemy AI.

What players likedPlayers praise its unparalleled dark fantasy atmosphere and unique blend of stealth and adventure, feeling weird and irreplaceable.

The catchThe later missions are confusing mazes where everything looks alike and you get lost.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Atmospheric and Action.

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Thief: Deadly Shadows

81% positive from 2,583 reviews2007Deck Playable

Stealth action game where you play a master thief. Sneak, steal, and explore a responsive city with dynamic shadows.

What players likedPlayers praise its fantastic level design, writing, and horror elements, giving it a classic Thief vibe despite not matching earlier games.

The catchThe lockpicking minigame often breaks in the tutorial and blocks all further progress.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Atmospheric and Action.

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Thief II: The Metal Age

94% positive from 2,108 reviews2012Deck Unsupported

Stealth FPS with non-linear levels. Outsmart guards using tools and AI.

What players likedPlayers praise Thief II as one of the greatest immersive sims, expanding on its predecessor, The Dark Project.

The catchThe Steam release needs unofficial fan patches to fix low resolution and crashes.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Atmospheric and Action.

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Eliza

91% positive from 1,744 reviews201922% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative-driven visual novel where players experience a story about AI counseling. The core loop involves following a script as an AI proxy, exploring ethical questions.

What players likedPlayers praise its mature, thought-provoking narrative and excellent voice acting, resonating deeply with its down-to-earth, reflective approach.

The catchChoices change nothing, leaving a railroaded novel with almost no gameplay.

Both are tagged Emotional, Atmospheric and Female Protagonist.

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Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink

92% positive from 1,153 reviews201435% finish it

This is a steampunk adventure game with detective and action elements. Players solve mysteries and battle mechanical creatures in a hand-drawn world.

What players likedPlayers praise its stylish steampunk worldbuilding, good story, and above-average, theme-fitting puzzles.

The catchRuns only about three hours and the puzzles are far too easy to be satisfying.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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More about Forgotton Anne

What players liked

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

The catch

Clunky, sluggish controls make the timed platforming sections frustrating.

Reviews: 90% positive from 2,021
Released: 2018
Finish it: 30% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.99 (2025-03-19)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,021 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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