Games like 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost

98% positive from 1,212 reviewsReleased 201824% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

This is a short, fairy tale adventure puzzle game with QTEs, featuring a narrative about memory and belonging. Its core loop involves exploration, investigation, and making choices that lead to one of three endings.

What players liked

Players praise its cute, emotional story and unique clue mechanic, reminiscent of other short, narrative-driven games.

The catch

Almost all gameplay is pressing arrow keys through repeated quick time events.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 98% positive, but with 1,212 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

View 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost on Steam

Six games like 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost

Eternal Senia

98% positive from 12,046 reviews2015Deck Playable

Eternal Senia is a relaxing ARPG with a unique no-attack-button combat system, inspired by Ragnarok Online. It offers a simple, enjoyable experience for players seeking nostalgic MMORPG vibes.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming story and crafting, with combat reminiscent of early Ys games.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Anime and Free to Play.

Games like Eternal Senia →

Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition

87% positive from 3,354 reviews2018Deck Playable

This is an action-adventure RPG with cross-genre elements and a tactical "STANCE" combat system. It offers a complete story experience with upgraded visuals and included DLC.

What players likedPlayers praise this RPG Maker visual novel for its rich, shonen-style revenge story and engaging characters, despite simple gameplay.

The catchStory drags with padded, long-winded dialogue

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Anime and RPG.

Games like Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition →

Corpse Party

89% positive from 1,383 reviews201615% finish itDeck Verified

This is a survival horror adventure game with a focus on narrative and exploration. Players uncover a dark story through text and choices, facing gruesome consequences.

What players likedPlayers praise its story and music, noting its similarity to the anime with multiple endings.

The catchThis release strips out the CG art and cutscenes that other versions include.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Anime and RPG.

Games like Corpse Party →

RPG Maker MZ

85% positive from 2,283 reviews2020Deck Unsupported

This is a game development tool for creating 2D role-playing games. Its core loop involves designing maps and events to build interactive worlds.

What players likedPlayers praise RPG Maker MZ as a beginner-friendly engine, building on MV with improved plugins and quality-of-life features for 2D RPG development.

The catchBilled as beginner friendly, but anything past a basic RPG demands coding and plugins.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Anime and RPG.

Games like RPG Maker MZ →

Jesus Christ RPG Trilogy

86% positive from 1,598 reviews2016

This is a turn-based RPG where players undertake quests as biblical figures. It features combat and character progression within a historical and religious setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its biblical accuracy and depth, comparing it favorably to reading a book.

The catchThe grind is heavy and the late boss fights are punishingly unbalanced.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Free to Play and RPG.

Games like Jesus Christ RPG Trilogy →

Trick & Treat

96% positive from 2,406 reviews201620% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, spooky puzzle adventure game with horror elements and romance. Players explore a cursed mansion, solve puzzles, and experience multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers enjoy this short RPG for its nice puzzles and CGs, despite dated graphics.

The catchThe story is thin and unmemorable, and it lands as cute rather than scary.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Free to Play and Casual.

Games like Trick & Treat →

Or skip the lists entirely.

Describe what you feel like playing

This page was built automatically from stored Steam data. How these pages are made.