Games like The Gardens Between

9.03m

84% positive from 1,139 reviews2013

This is a narrative exploration game where players find butterflies on a beach. It has a somber, reflective feel, with proceeds donated to disaster relief charities.

Both are tagged Short, Emotional and Walking Simulator.

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Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

97% positive from 1,080 reviews1996Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game where players explore and solve puzzles to overcome fears. It features a changing adventure and encourages critical thinking.

Both are tagged Nostalgia and Adventure.

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Adios

91% positive from 1,341 reviews202122% finish itDeck Playable

Cinematic first-person narrative game. Players make choices in a tense day with a hitman, impacting the story's outcome.

Both are tagged Short, Walking Simulator and Story Rich.

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That Dragon, Cancer

90% positive from 1,545 reviews2016Deck Verified

A two-hour interactive memoir of Joel Green's four-year fight with cancer, moving through first and third-person scenes built from family home video audio and spoken word poetry.

Both are tagged Emotional, Walking Simulator and Story Rich.

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TREE

93% positive from 2,319 reviews201866% finish itDeck Playable

TREE is a free, short narrative experience about a boy and his lifelong bond with a tree. It features Steam Achievements and a reflective, personal feel.

Both are tagged Short, Emotional and Indie.

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A Guidebook of Babel

91% positive from 1,749 reviews202320% finish itDeck Playable

A story-adventure game where players rewrite history to trigger the butterfly effect and solve puzzles. It features time travel and narrative-driven gameplay with a focus on subtle changes.

Both are tagged Time Manipulation, Story Rich and Adventure.

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