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We filtered the 48 games similar to Pentiment down to the 26 that fit the “Narrative” category. Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds, Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal" and Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pentiment.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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NarrativeCasualSolo

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Pentiment is Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal" and Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device follow close behind.

#1Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds97 #2Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"97 #3Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device97 #4Neighbours from Hell97 #5Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand97

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The best narrative games like Pentiment

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pentiment. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

97

Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41

Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#2Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

97

Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 95%· 698

Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#3Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

97

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 91%· 92

Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#4Neighbours from Hell

97

Neighbours from Hell

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KIGDB72· 2

Year 2003Dev JoWooD Productions Software · EncoreOn PC

✓ Shared with Pentiment: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

97

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExplorationLinear

Steam👍 89%· 199

Year 2002Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Pentiment, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep RPG systems

#6Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

97

Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 96%· 397RAWG👍 86%· 22MC77

Year 2005Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#7Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

97

Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 91%· 213MC79

Year 2007Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#8Neighbours from Hell Compilation

97

Neighbours from Hell Compilation

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KRAWG👍 82%· 178MC69

Year 2004Dev JoWooD · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Like Pentiment, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG Nintendo

#9Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

97

Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 91%· 205RAWG👍 91%· 23MC69

Year 2008Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#10Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist

97

Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 79

Year 2008Dev SpinTop Games · PopCap GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#11Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

97

Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 90%· 270RAWG👍 77%· 26

Year 2011Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#12Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy

97

Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 82%· 213RAWG👍 81%· 21MC81IGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#13Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

97

Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 73%· 254RAWG👍 83%· 24MC73IGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev HeR Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#14Escape Rosecliff Island

97

Escape Rosecliff Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative

Steam👍 73%· 337

Year 2009Dev SpinTop Games · PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#15Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships

97

Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 64%· 67MC78

Year 2009Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

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