Games like Rakuen

97% positive from 2,916 reviewsReleased 201727% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

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 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.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 2,916 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Rakuen

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

96% positive from 854 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 4,367 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, 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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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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Endling - Extinction is Forever

95% positive from 3,511 reviews202230% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 3D side-scrolling survival adventure game. Players guide a mother fox and her cubs, focusing on stealth, resource management, and difficult choices.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional, impactful storytelling and beautiful visuals, comparing it to "Flow" and "Stray" for its animal-centric narrative.

The catchEvery playthrough ends the same bleak way no matter what choices you make.

Both are tagged Emotional and Cute.

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Sakuya Izayoi Gives You Advice And Dabs

97% positive from 1,941 reviews2020Deck Verified

This is a visual novel and interactive experience where Sakuya Izayoi offers advice and comfort in a relaxing beach setting. The core loop involves receiving guidance and a surprise cheer-up move.

The catchIt ends in a few minutes of clicking through dialogue, with no real gameplay.

Both are tagged Emotional and Cute.

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