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2017 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.50 € 👍 94 % Very positive, 18,741 reviews on Steam

As college dropout Mae, you return to your decaying hometown, hang out with old friends and stumble onto something sinister in the woods. Sharp, funny writing, gorgeous flat-colored art and an honest look at depression and a dying town make it stand out.

What defines Night in the Woods:

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lots of humour
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
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The closest matches for Night in the Woods are Firewatch, Kentucky Route Zero and Until Then. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Night in the Woods special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Firewatch

96 %

2016 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.50 € 👍 90 % Very positive, 90,438 reviews on Steam

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation

An intimate first-person narrative adventure in the Wyoming wilderness, built around witty, heartfelt radio conversations between Henry and Delilah. Its painterly look and a slowly creeping mystery make it memorable.

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Kentucky Route Zero

Accessible and relaxed

A magical realist adventure about a secret highway beneath Kentucky, putting atmosphere, characters and poetic storytelling ahead of puzzles or skill challenges. Its minimalist, theatrical look and sound make it a singular experience.

Until Then

Lavish presentation

A narrative adventure about a Filipino high schooler's everyday life in Manila, with smartphone chats, friendships and romance that grows into an emotional mystery. Moody 2D/3D visuals and a strong soundtrack carry the story.

Little Misfortune

Dark, serious atmosphere

A short, dark story adventure about a little girl chasing a terrible secret through a colorful fairy-tale world of oddball characters. The contrast between cute visuals, black humor and heavy themes is what makes it memorable.

MiSide

Lavish presentation

MiSide traps you inside a mobile life simulation where your seemingly sweet companion grows increasingly unsettling. A short, story-driven horror adventure that surprises with genre shifts and stylish presentation.

Life is Strange: True Colors

Accessible and relaxed

Playing as Alex, who can see and read other people's emotions, you uncover the truth behind her brother's death in a picturesque Colorado mountain town. It's a warm, emotional narrative adventure with no combat, built around lovable characters, romance options and choices that shape your relationships.

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