Games like Port of Call

Narrative exploration game. Players interact with characters and environments to uncover a forgotten past.

88% positive from 1,279 · 2015 · 38% finish it · Free

IndieAdventureFree to PlayShortExperimentalHorror

Six games like Port of Call

Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

96% positive from 14,669 reviews202094% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short visual novel exploring psychological themes through abstract wordplay and unique visuals. Players guide a character through a simple task, experiencing surreal and emotional moments.

What players likedPlayers praise its unsettling atmosphere and effective portrayal of mental illness, often comparing it to "Hello Charlotte" for its psychological depth.

The catchThe whole thing is over in about twenty minutes with very little content.

Both are tagged Experimental, Horror and Adventure.

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A Raven Monologue

94% positive from 2,725 reviews2018Deck Verified

This is a short, experimental silent narrative game. Players experience a raven's story through hand-drawn art and interpretive storytelling.

What players likedPlayers describe it as a visual novel or short story, praised for its gorgeous art and deep, symbolic meaning.

The catchIt is a five minute clickthrough slideshow with no real interaction or gameplay.

Both are tagged Experimental, Free to Play and Indie.

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Press Any Button

90% positive from 3,809 reviews202130% finish it

This is a story-driven arcade game where players stop falling blocks to experience an AI's first game creation. It features simple block-dropping gameplay interwoven with dialogues about life and dandelions.

The catchFailing a level restarts it, and the falling-object minigames often feel impossible.

Both are tagged Experimental and Indie.

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14 Minesweeper Variants

97% positive from 1,605 reviews20223% finish itDeck Playable

A logic puzzle game featuring 14 Minesweeper variants with procedurally generated levels. Players use deduction and built-in tools to solve puzzles without guessing.

What players likedPlayers praise this game as a logic-solvable Minesweeper with numerous rewarding variants and extensive content.

The catchThe promised guessing-free logic breaks down, and some levels still force a blind guess.

Both are tagged Experimental and Indie.

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Progressbar95

95% positive from 1,515 reviews2020Deck Verified

This is a nostalgic simulation game with mini-games and puzzles, featuring a core loop of managing a virtual PC and its operating systems. It offers a retro feel with a focus on digital pet care and internet exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic recreation of old Windows PCs and operating systems, offering a relaxing and time-killing experience.

The catchUnlocking anything means replaying the same few minigames until it becomes a grind.

Both are tagged Experimental and Indie.

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Cloud Gardens

95% positive from 1,340 reviews20216% finish itDeck Playable

A relaxing 3D puzzle and sandbox game where players grow plants on discarded objects to create dioramas. It balances creative building with organic puzzle-solving.

What players likedPlayers praise its relaxing, creative freedom, similar to a chill sandbox game where nature reclaims the world.

The catchUnclear core gameplay loop and repetitive object placement

Both are tagged Experimental and Indie.

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More about Port of Call

What players liked

Players praise its well-written, mysterious narrative, reminiscent of classic adventure games with a psychological twist.

The catch

It crashes often and has no save system, forcing a restart from the very beginning.

Reviews: 88% positive from 1,279
Released: 2015
Finish it: 38% of players
Price: Free
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,279 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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