Games like Whispering Willows

82% positive from 1,875 reviewsReleased 201419% finish it

What it is

Adventure game with puzzle-solving and exploration. Use astral projection to interact with ghosts and uncover secrets.

The catch

Running is blocked indoors, so the constant backtracking crawls at walking pace.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,875 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Whispering Willows

Last Day of June

87% positive from 4,677 reviews201727% finish itDeck Unsupported

An interactive cinematic adventure game. Players solve fate-altering puzzles to relive and change events, experiencing a story of love and loss.

What players likedPlayers praise "Last Day of June" as a beautiful, emotional, art-like puzzle game with a touching story and excellent music.

The catchCutscenes cannot be skipped and the loop forces you to rewatch them over and over.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric and Story Rich.

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96% positive from 1,974 reviews201531% finish itDeck Playable

Cinematic visual novel with a 3D camera system, continuing a science fantasy story. It's a direct sequel with a grand, immersive feel.

The catchThe story breaks off unresolved and the promised continuation has not arrived in years.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

97% positive from 2,739 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

This is a turn-based JRPG with deep customization and a long, character-driven story. Players explore a detailed world, engage in strategic combat, and experience an emotional narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise its world-building, character development, story, and music, calling it a worthy and significantly upgraded sequel to the first game.

The catchThe game is heavily padded, retreading the first game's maps for dozens of hours.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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Dreamfall Chapters

82% positive from 4,520 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a narrative-driven, third-person 3D adventure game. It features a story-heavy experience with player choices impacting consequences across two worlds.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Life is Strange for its story-rich experience, praising its expansive world and exploration.

The catchLong dragging dialogue, slow walking and trivial puzzles make it a tedious slog.

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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Forgotton Anne

90% positive from 2,021 reviews201830% finish itDeck Verified

Cinematic adventure game with puzzle platforming. Players control Anne to solve puzzles and make choices affecting the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, unique Ghibli-esque art style, emotional story, and music, despite simple platforming and short length.

The catchClunky, sluggish controls make the timed platforming sections frustrating.

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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Children of Silentown

87% positive from 1,536 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game with a dark, mysterious feel. Players explore, solve puzzles, and use singing as a mechanic to uncover secrets in a village plagued by disappearances.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful art, atmosphere, and story, comparing its melancholic vibes to games like Deemo.

The catchPuzzles repeat the same format with little variation

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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