11 Narrative games like Kona that you should try

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We filtered the 18 games similar to Kona down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. Shelter, Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill f top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kona.

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The best narrative games like Kona

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kona. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorManagementExploration

Steam👍 97%· 250KRAWG👍 94%· 621IGDB95· 6OC82· 49

Year 2023Dev CapcomPlaytime ~24hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Kona, it's known for horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationManagement

Steam👍 81%· 27KIGDB86· 5OC86· 178

Year 2025Dev NeoBards Entertainment · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Kona, it's known for adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 20IGDB80· 1OC66· 10

Year 2013Dev Teyon · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like Kona, it's known for survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorManagement

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with Kona: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, stealth mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualNarrativeManagementCozy

Steam👍 87%· 775IGDB40· 1

Year 2014Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

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#10Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorTactical

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#11Horizon Forbidden West

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GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationManagement

IGDB92· 10OC88· 196

Year 2022Dev Guerrilla Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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