Forgotton Anne similar games & best alternatives

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Forgotton Anne

PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

What works

  • Beautiful hand-drawn animation
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Immersive fantasy world
  • Meaningful player choices
  • Excellent voice acting and soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky and slow platforming controls
  • Simple and repetitive puzzles
  • Linear gameplay with limited exploration
  • Lack of skip for cutscenes and dialogues
  • No key rebinding or accessibility options

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Last Campfire

  • Cats and the Other Lives

  • The Little UNI

  • Dreamfall Chapters

  • Elroy and the Aliens

  • Evan's Remains

Less intimate

Games that feels like Forgotton Anne but with less focus on close relationships

  • Slender Threads

  • The Last Door - Collector's Edition

  • The Endless Journey

  • Planet of Lana II

  • 子归 - Blossom

  • Slender Threads: Prologue

More expressive

Games that feels like Forgotton Anne but with more self-expression and customization

  • Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

  • Decarnation

  • Neversong

  • A Space for the Unbound

  • The Crown of Leaves

  • Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Forgotton Anne but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Shardlight

  • Lunar Mirror

  • American Arcadia

  • Whispering Willows

  • GYLT

  • Tales of the Black Forest

More thrilling

Games that feels like Forgotton Anne but with more suspense and thrill

  • Lunar Mirror:The Pavilion of Desire

  • Tren0

  • Mercury Abbey

  • Paper Bride 7 Lethal Bond

  • Call of the Sea

  • Old Skies

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Forgotton Anne: 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 Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship.

Last update: 21/08/2026