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Best narrative indie games (26)

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7.6/10
Lost & Found: A This Bed We Made Story
A cozy, short mystery about cleaning, snooping and small choices.
Aug 5, 2026
7.4/10
Beast of Reincarnation
Gripping combat, strong atmosphere, rough edges.
Aug 3, 2026
8.6/10
Below, Rusted Gods
Operator-led cosmic horror with tense audio, branching endings.
Jul 29, 2026
5.0/10
Bookbinding – Dark Cozy Sim
Cozy bookcraft meets tarot-powered consequences.
Jul 24, 2026
8.7/10
High Times
Quirky donut shop sim meets messy, heartfelt romance
Jul 23, 2026
7.3/10
Scarlet Deer Inn
Hand-stitched charm, great music, occasional frustration.
Jul 21, 2026
7.8/10
Foghorns Drown
Short, moody ferryman mystery
Jul 20, 2026
8.7/10
MOLDRISE
Stylish survival-horror where your foot won't stop climbing.
Jul 20, 2026
9.0/10
The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian
A morally complex, choice-driven narrative RPG.
Jul 20, 2026
8.6/10
Desktop Explorer
Retro OS puzzle game with heart and dread.
Jul 17, 2026
9.0/10
The Mermaid Mask
Charming detective mystery with gorgeous art and smart puzzles
Jul 16, 2026
8.1/10
Celestial Return
Noir cyberpunk CRPG with risky dice mechanics
Jul 14, 2026
8.7/10
The Incident at Galley House
A smart, eerie detective remaster
Jul 14, 2026
8.7/10
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle
Handmade gamebook with dice, art and charm
Jul 8, 2026
8.8/10
Mesmalie
Charming, melancholic point-&-click with secrets
Jul 9, 2026
9.1/10
The Message from Deep Space
A thoughtful alien-translation puzzle odyssey
Jun 29, 2026
7.8/10
S.A.N.D.Y. - Beach Cleaner
Short, soothing beach-cleaner with atmosphere and WALL‑E vibes.
Jun 24, 2026
8.3/10
Deer & Boy
Silent cinematic adventure about friendship and growth
Jun 23, 2026
8.4/10
Dimhaven - The Lost Source
Atmospheric first-person puzzle adventure
Jun 23, 2026
9.0/10
and Roger
A devastating 1-hour dementia story that earns every tear.
8.4/10
Thank You For Your Application
Dystopian recruiter sim with moral choices
Jun 19, 2026
8.4/10
MOLE
Tactile psychological horror aboard a drilling vessel
Jun 15, 2026
6.6/10
Fears to Fathom® - Scratch Creek
Co-op horror with charm — buggy but memorable.
Jun 10, 2026
8.1/10
HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator
Realistic hacking sim with heart and bugs.
Jan 26, 2026
7.5/10
Shino's Insatiable Pursuit of Knowledge
Exploration RPG driven by invention combos and adult events.
Jan 9, 2026
8.4/10
Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid!
Witty, puzzle-heavy adventure with mermaid transformations.
Jan 5, 2026