If Found... similar games & best alternatives

If Found...

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS • 2020

Should you play it?

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

What works
  • Powerful and emotional storytelling
  • Unique erasing mechanic
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
  • Strong lgbtq+ representation
  • Immersive soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime
  • Minimal gameplay complexity
  • Some players find erasing mechanic tiresome
  • Linear narrative with limited player choice
  • Sci-fi elements feel disconnected to some

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • A YEAR OF SPRINGS

  • A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986

  • Hustle Cat

  • Until Then

  • MAHOUTEQ!

  • Venba

  • HOME

  • A Taste of the Past

  • Sumire
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • A YEAR OF SPRINGS

  • MAHOUTEQ!

  • A Story Beside
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If Found...: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. 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 Exploration, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    3

    "Players have some control through the unique Save & Load mechanic integrated into the narrative, allowing them to influence story outcomes, though overall the story is linear."

    Capsule for ANONYMOUS;CODE ANONYMOUS;CODE

    "Players direct the erasing mechanic to progress the story, giving a sense of control over narrative pacing and engagement."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    -2

    "Gameplay involves simple, repetitive tasks with minimal skill or challenge."

    Capsule for Bite Night Bite Night

    "Gameplay is simple and mostly involves erasing text and images; minimal skill or challenge involved."

  • Competition

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    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal story experience without comparison to others."

    Capsule for CLANNAD CLANNAD

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal story experience without comparison to others."

  • Continuation

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    "Players engage in multi-hour sessions with some replayability via multiple endings, but game length is short."

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    "Players often engage in a single session of 2-3 hours, emotionally invested enough to replay or explore alternate endings."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience focused on individual narrative; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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    "Single-player experience focused on individual narrative; no multiplayer or cooperative features."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on artistic expression, visual storytelling, and unique puzzle mechanics integrated with the art style."

    Capsule for GRIS GRIS

    "Unique erasing mechanic and hand-drawn art style allow creative interaction and expression within the story."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and empathetic."

    Capsule for A Bird Story A Bird Story

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and empathetic."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game to explore heavy emotional themes and personal reflection, providing a form of emotional escape."

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    "Players use the game to emotionally process identity and personal struggles, providing meaningful escape and reflection."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection, not obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players explore different story routes and endings, experimenting with narrative outcomes."

    Capsule for Please Be Happy Please Be Happy

    "The erasing mechanic offers a novel way to interact with the story, encouraging players to explore narrative pacing."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    -3

    "The game environment is linear and symbolic, with limited spatial exploration but deep emotional and narrative discovery."

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    "Story unfolds linearly with limited discovery; players explore emotional content rather than new environments."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Character customization and modding support allow personal expression."

    Capsule for Soulash Soulash

    "Customization of diary entries and character creator at the end allow some personal expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    -2

    "Grounded in realistic, relatable themes of home and life rather than imaginative fiction."

    Capsule for HOME HOME

    "Primarily a realistic narrative about identity and family, with some sci-fi elements that are secondary and less emphasized."

  • Fellowship

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    "Strong emotional connection to characters and themes, fostering a sense of community through shared experience, but no direct social play."

    Capsule for missed messages. missed messages.

    "Themes of friendship and chosen family are present, fostering a sense of community through narrative."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    5

    "Focus on personal development, self-discovery, and emotional growth throughout the narrative."

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    "Strong focus on personal development, self-acceptance, and emotional growth throughout the story."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

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    "Requires continuous physical attention and movement; not suitable for background or idle play."

    Capsule for Shattered Lights Shattered Lights

    "Requires continuous attention and interaction to progress; not suited for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    4

    "Deep emotional connections and relationships are central to the narrative experience."

    Capsule for Perfect Tides Perfect Tides

    "Deep emotional connections and personal relationships are central to the narrative experience."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; focus is on individual experience."

    Capsule for Consume Me Consume Me

    "No leadership or group management elements; experience is focused on individual perspective."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Progression through unlocking new stories and narrative content provides a sense of advancement."

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    "Narrative progression and unlocking story chapters provide a sense of advancement and development."

  • Relaxation

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    "Narrative pacing and music create a relaxed experience with moments of emotional catharsis."

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    "Emotional pacing and music create moments of catharsis and flow, balancing tension with relief."

  • Sensation

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    "Appealing art style and soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment and emotional stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and introspective."

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  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

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    "Narrative immersion is the core of the game, with strong character development and emotional storytelling."

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    "Narrative immersion is the core of the game, with strong character development and emotional storytelling."

  • Strategy

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    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and linear."

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  • Thrill

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    "Emotional tension present but no suspense or risk-based thrills."

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    "Emotional tension is present but controlled; lacks suspense or risk-based excitement."

  • Value

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    "Players perceive strong emotional and narrative value despite relatively short length."

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    "Players perceive strong emotional and narrative value despite short playtime."

  • Violence

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    "No violence or destructive gameplay; focus is on emotional and narrative experience."

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  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable narrative environment."

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