Alicemare similar games & best alternatives

Alicemare

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

What works
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Beautiful pixel art and music
  • Multiple endings and replay value
  • Thought-provoking puzzles
  • Atmospheric and unique fairy tale setting
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some puzzles can be obscure or frustrating
  • Linear progression with limited player choice
  • Lack of combat or varied gameplay mechanics
  • Minimal social or multiplayer features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Tales of the Black Forest

  • Luto

  • Dreamfall Chapters

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  • An Octave Higher

  • OXENFREE II: Lost Signals

  • Title_Pending

  • Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri

  • Port of Call
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • An Octave Higher

  • Title_Pending

  • My Big Sister
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Story

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  • Escapism

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Alicemare: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players explore large environments with freedom to choose paths and solve puzzles, though progression is linear."

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  • Competence

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    "Puzzles are generally easy to moderate, providing satisfying but not highly challenging skill tests."

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  • Competition

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    "Multiple endings and achievements encourage replay and extended engagement."

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Game offers immersive fantasy setting with emotional story and diverse characters, providing strong real-life escape."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation to solve puzzles and experience the story."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore multiple endings and puzzle solutions, encouraging some experimentation."

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  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of diverse environments, puzzles, and hidden areas is part of gameplay."

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  • Expression

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    "Limited customization; players experience preset characters and story presentation."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy theme with imaginative creatures, surreal settings, and a fairy-tale style narrative."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction"

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn story details through multiple playthroughs."

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Progression

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  • Strategy

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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