Arise: A Simple Story and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

For Players drawn to wordless, emotionally focused adventures and environmental puzzles: Guide a grieving man through memories of his life, reshaping time and terrain to move through each chapter. Tradeoff: Its brief, linear journey centers on environmental puzzles and mood rather than combat or open-ended exploration.

What it does best

platform
drama

The setup

What you are walking into

Set out on an emotional journey through the bittersweet lives of two people where memories come alive and time bends to your will. Lose yourself in moments of happiness and overcome every hardship as you relive your life’s story. A story of joy and sorrow. A simple story.