Games like Rakuen

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.

97% positive from 2,921 · 2017 · 27% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $2.99 (2022-05-05)

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Six games like Rakuen

Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)

95% positive from 876 reviews2022Deck Verified

A linear romance, comedy, fantasy text adventure where players click to read a story. It features a story of abandonment and unlikely survival on a remote island.

What players likedPlayers praise this 15-20 hour visual novel for its emotional story, voice acting, music, and character designs, despite a small cast.

Both are tagged Emotional, Cute and Story Rich.

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A Space for the Unbound

98% positive from 4,424 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, Pixel Graphics and Story Rich.

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Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode

98% positive from 1,204 reviews202476% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative adventure game with mini-games and RPG elements. It features familiar characters in a humorous, relaxing beach setting with quirky dialogue.

What players likedPlayers say it's like previous "To the Moon" games, praised for its intentional silliness and healthy themes.

The catchTwo hours of nostalgic fanservice with very little real story until the final minutes.

Both are tagged Emotional, Pixel Graphics and Story Rich.

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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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Decarnation

88% positive from 1,088 reviews202344% finish itDeck Verified

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

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

Both are tagged Emotional, Story Rich and Puzzle.

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Shelter 2

85% positive from 4,308 reviews201530% finish itDeck Verified

Survival simulation game where you play a lynx raising cubs. Core loop involves hunting, managing resources, and protecting young in a dynamic wilderness.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique style and challenging survival gameplay, despite a simple story and some bugs.

The catchThe hunt and feed loop is over in about an hour and almost nothing dangerous happens.

Both are tagged Emotional and Cute.

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More about Rakuen

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 97% positive from 2,921
Released: 2017
Finish it: 27% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $2.99 (2022-05-05)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 2,921 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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