Games like The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

89% positive from 1,413 reviewsReleased 201889% finish itSteam Deck Verified

The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories screenshot

What it is

This is a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use J.J.'s ability to self-harm and revive to overcome environmental obstacles. The game features a dark, surreal tone focused on pain and perseverance.

What players liked

Players praise its deeply moving, relatable story and unique gameplay mechanics, despite some clunky controls.

The catch

Controls are sluggish and clunky, and slow animations turn simple actions into a chore.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 1,413 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

Timespinner

86% positive from 3,131 reviews201848% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure platformer with time manipulation mechanics. It features pixel art, magic orbs, and familiar companions in a story-driven quest.

What players likedPlayers praise Timespinner as a charming, responsive Metroidvania, often compared to Symphony of the Night and DS Castlevanias, with good world-building and a coherent story.

The catchThe story is dialogue heavy and the writing is juvenile enough to skip outright.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Action.

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Sorry Were Closed

98% positive from 1,624 reviews202412% finish itDeck Verified

This is a survival horror game with fixed cameras and arcade shooting. Players manage resources and use a "Third Eye" mechanic to find weak points and solve puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique queer aesthetic and story about love, often comparing it to Silent Hill, Persona 5, Resident Evil, and Catherine.

The catchCombat is trivially easy and never evolves, so the horror never builds tension.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Action.

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

85% positive from 4,512 reviews202248% finish itDeck Playable

Narrative adventure game with branching choices. Focuses on friendship and emotional storytelling.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional storytelling and character development, especially Chloe and Rachel's relationship, often recommending it before the original LiS.

The catchThe remaster is buggy, with subtitles freezing and voice lines dropping out entirely.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Action.

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one night, hot springs

96% positive from 3,148 reviews201826% finish itDeck Verified

A short visual novel about a transgender woman's visit to hot springs, featuring branching dialogue and multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, cute visual novel for its insightful and thoughtful representation of the transfem experience.

The catchBarely anything happens and the writing comes off preachy and shallow.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Indie.

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This Bed We Made

91% positive from 3,105 reviews202311% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative mystery game where players explore hotel rooms to uncover secrets. It features a neo-noir investigation and relationship building with consequences.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive mystery, compelling story, and 1950s aesthetic, often comparing it to Nancy Drew and Life is Strange.

The catchRoughly four hours long and priced far above what that length is worth.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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The Chrono Jotter

94% positive from 2,240 reviews2021Deck Unsupported

A yuri psychological horror visual novel where players rewind time after deaths to solve murders and uncover secrets. The core loop involves deduction and altering events across multiple timelines.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are mentioned in the provided reviews.

The catchBig chunks of the plot and the killing game rules are never properly explained.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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