34 Puzzle games like Tales from Candleforth that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Tales from Candleforth down to the 34 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Smile For Me, The Silent Age and Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tales from Candleforth.

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The best puzzle games like Tales from Candleforth

34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales from Candleforth. 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.

#1Smile For MeClosest overall match

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SoloNarrativeCozyCasualDarkHorrorFirst Person2D

Steam👍 96%· 3.0KRAWG👍 80%· 25IGDB80· 1OC73· 8

Year 2019Dev Gabe Lane · LimboLanePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, linear, story-driven structure and visual 3d, while skipping fantasy world

Smile For Me is an unconventional Point-and-Click Adventure Game that puts you at the center of an abstract world! Nod and shake your head to chat with new friends, and solve their mysteries to cheer them up. The People are bizarre, the Puzzles are Wack, and the World hides a sinister secret...

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#2The Silent AgeClosest on progression

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SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 7.2KIGDB70· 1

Year 2013Dev House on FireOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, linear, story-driven structure and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Bonnie Bear Saves FrogtimeClosest on setting

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 1.0KRAWG👍 74%· 35IGDB72· 3

Year 2016Dev Exordium Games · LibrediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear. Being haunted by nightmares, Amber wakes up in the middle of the night only to find out that her brother Flint is missing.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 72%· 2.4KIGDB64· 11OC70· 101

Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Tales from Candleforth.

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SoloCasualNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 1.6KRAWG👍 22%· 45MC51IGDB50· 10OC50· 57

Year 2014Dev Atlus U.S.A · Zombie StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales from Candleforth.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Rusty Lake HotelClosest on visuals

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SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorrorFirst Person2D

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2015Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7MiSide

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCozyDarkHorrorFirst Person2D

Steam👍 98%· 138KRAWG👍 84%· 137

Year 2024Dev AIHASTO · IndieArkPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

Tips※This game contains intense scenes. It is not recommended for those with weak hearts. About the Game Every day, you will come to see me, help me with chores, cook for me, and buy me gifts.You are so nice! I love you!

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 6.5K

Year 2012Dev Sen · PLAYISMOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Tales from Candleforth: visuals.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB92· 3OC85· 17

Year 2016Dev Daniel Mullins GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Tales from Candleforth: visuals.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Sally Face

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SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 27K

Year 2016Dev Portable MooseOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Fran Bow

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 22KIGDB75· 1

Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Witch's House MV

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloCasualDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 91%· 45OC80· 5

Year 2018Dev Fummy · DANGEN EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

The Witch’s House, originally released in 2012, falls within the tradition of Japanese horror RPGs with heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving and jump scares. Among other entries in the genre such as Ib and Ao Oni, The Witch’s House surprised fans with pixel-art that conceals truly frightening horror.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales from Candleforth: visuals.

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#13Pat & Mat

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloCasualDarkNarrativeHorrorExploration

Steam👍 84%· 462

Year 2010Dev Centauri Production · Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, visual novel storytelling and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

New adventure game with gawky handymen from the legendary series. "Pat & Mat" is puzzle adventure game for everyone. All settings are based on the popular TV stop-motion series about "Pat & Mat", two handymen.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales from Candleforth: visuals.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 70%· 12KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales from Candleforth.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.1K

Year 2012Dev Harvester Games · Screen 7On Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

It predates Tales from Candleforth by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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