Games like Iris.Fall

88% positive from 2,862 reviewsReleased 201838% finish itSteam Deck Playable$14.99

What it is

Monochrome puzzle adventure in which Iris follows a black cat into a derelict theater and switches between light and shadow, crossing between 2D and 3D versions of each room.

What players liked

Players praise its gorgeous art style, reminiscent of Coraline, and challenging puzzles.

The catch

Puzzles are easy or trial-and-error, often solved by accident

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 2,862 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

View Iris.Fall on Steam

More like this: Horror Female Protagonist Puzzle

Six games like Iris.Fall

Misao - 2024 HD Remaster

95% positive from 1,361 reviews201747% finish it

Horror adventure game. Explore a cursed school, evade spirits, and uncover the truth about a missing classmate.

What players likedPlayers praise its captivating, dark story and unique deaths, comparing it to "Corpse Party," "Mad Father," and "The Witch's House."

The catchRandom instant deaths punish exploring, forcing a quicksave in nearly every room.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Horror and Puzzle.

Games like Misao - 2024 HD Remaster →

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

92% positive from 3,136 reviews202242% finish itDeck Verified

A folk horror point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and interact with characters to uncover a dark mystery. It features evocative pixel art and an atmospheric soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers praise its excellent voice acting, folk horror atmosphere, and intriguing Lovecraftian story, reminiscent of classic LucasArts point-and-click adventures.

The catchIt starts strong then railroads you into a forced, unsatisfying ending you cannot change.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Horror and Puzzle.

Games like The Excavation of Hob's Barrow →

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

85% positive from 1,797 reviews201463% finish it

Hidden-object puzzle-adventure game. Investigate a mystery using an Evidence Board to collect clues and solve puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging hidden object puzzles and epic mystery story, comparing it to Nancy Drew and Supernatural.

The catchConstant backtracking across the map with no fast travel makes it a slog.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Horror and Casual.

Games like Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek →

Dreaming Sarah

91% positive from 2,858 reviews201512% finish itDeck Verified

Surreal adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Explore Sarah's dream world, collect items, and talk to characters to help her wake up.

What players likedPlayers praise this Metroidvania for its surreal, dreamlike world, enjoyable exploration, and memorable soundtrack.

The catchExploration offers no direction, so players wander lost with no idea where to go.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Casual and Adventure.

Games like Dreaming Sarah →

Evan's Remains

88% positive from 2,083 reviews202050% finish itDeck Verified

Mystery puzzle adventure with logic-based platforming where solving puzzles advances a narrative. The game focuses on deductive reasoning over player skill.

What players likedPlayers praise "Evan's Remains" as a puzzle platformer with stunning pixel art, melancholic atmosphere, and an unexpectedly emotional, unforgettable story.

The catchMost of the runtime is dialogue, with only a thin scattering of short puzzles.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Casual and Adventure.

Games like Evan's Remains →

Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

87% positive from 1,366 reviews201933% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative adventure game where players make choices to shape the story and help a young detective solve a murder mystery. It features a hand-drawn world and observational gameplay during dialogue.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, polished adventure gameplay, captivating art, and immersive story with endearing characters.

The catchIt stops on a cliffhanger with no resolution, and the sequel never arrived.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Puzzle and Casual.

Games like Jenny LeClue - Detectivu →

Or skip the lists entirely.

Describe what you feel like playing

This page was built automatically from stored Steam data. How these pages are made.