Video games are the best entertainment because they allow players to enter various extraordinary worlds. But what if the game enters the player’s world? Let’s see!

OneShot is an indie title from 2016 that turned many mechanics of the classic adventure game upside down. The story of a cat-like girl trying to restore the sun delights with its mature beauty. But the climate alone is not enough! It is one of those 4th wall breaking video games that interact directly with the player. And suddenly, you notice you are not playing the game. The game plays with you as well. Do you dream of a similar gameplay experience? On this list, you’ll find the best video games of this genre on Steam!

GameReleaseGenreDeveloper
Reventure 2019-06-04 Adventure Pixelatto
Impostor Factory 2021-10-30 Adventure Freebird Games
The Office Quest 2018-05-24 Adventure 11Sheep
Dont Escape 4 Days To Survive 2019-03-11 Puzzle scriptwelder
Papetura 2021-05-07 Point'n'click Petums
Call Of The Sea 2020-12-08 Adventure Out of the Blue Games
Inmost 2020-08-21 Indie Hidden Layer Games
Undertale 2015-09-15 Indie tobyfox
Cave Story 2011-11-22 Adventure Nicalis, Inc.
Night In The Woods 2017-02-21 Action & Shooter Infinite Fall
Hyper Light Drifter 2016-03-31 Adventure Heart Machine
Oxenfree 2016-01-14 Adventure Night School Studio

Undertale

Release:2015-09-15
Genre:Indie
Developer:tobyfox

Some people say OneShot is almost a copy of Undertale, so you’re sure to find similar features in this title. Play as a little kid and embark on an unexpected journey to the monster underground world!

Undertale is a role-playing game where you will explore the fascinating world of monsters. Go on a journey and discover the most surprising puzzles and obstacles. Meet the heroes of this unique tale and make decisions that will affect your entire story. The world of this charming game will actively respond to your every action, and each new gameplay can result in a completely different ending.

Key features
  • Play as a little kid and go on a journey to the world of monsters
  • Solve puzzles and find their solutions in the most unexpected places
  • Make decisions and establish unique relationships with the folks of the underground
  • Beat the game by avoiding combat or fight and see how the game reacts

Cave Story

Release:2011-11-22
Genre:Adventure
Developer:Nicalis, Inc.

It’s a 2D Metroidvania platform game with one of the most engaging storylines in its genre. When you find yourself in a strange cave, it quickly turns out that you can become a true hero in this new world.

Discover the village of Mimiga – charming creatures controlled by the evil Doctor. Make friends with its inhabitants and start discovering little secrets that will reveal the great mystery of the whole story. Explore, fight and avoid obstacles! And all this in an impressive audiovisual setting and an unforgettable story.

Key features
  • Play as a devoid of memory hero and find your place in the new world
  • Help Mimiga fight the Doctor
  • Explore, discover secrets and solve puzzles
  • Make decisions and see one of several possible game endings

Night in The Woods

Release:2017-02-21
Genre:Action & Shooter
Developer:Infinite Fall

Play as Mae Borowski and leave college to return to Possum Springs. After many years, nothing looks like it used to be, and you will have to face many new changes.

By trying to connect with friends from your youth, you discover their lives have gone on. The same happens with the whole town, where strange things start to occur, and nothing is as it used to be. Face the matters of adulthood and discover what’s lurking in the nearby forest!

Key features
  • Play an adventure game with a disturbing atmosphere
  • Explore the town and discover its secrets
  • Chat with your friends to understand their stories
  • Make decisions and confront your fears

Hyper Light Drifter

Release:2016-03-31
Genre:Adventure
Developer:Heart Machine

The great war is over, and the planet is a ruin. Play as a sick Drifter and travel to the faraway corners of the world to heal and survive.

This game is a unique title where you won’t hear a single word. The power of image and sound will lead you to a bizarre post-apocalyptic world where you will discover the remnants of the war. Roam the land, fight, witness the death of technology and legends and immerse yourself in the dreamlike atmosphere of the whole adventure.

Key features
  • Play as a sick Drifter and find a cure for your disease
  • Explore the mysterious world and discover its dark secrets
  • Fight and use an endless arsenal of weapons
  • Enjoy the mysterious gameplay atmosphere

OxenFree

Release:2016-01-14
Genre:Adventure
Developer:Night School Studio

Welcome to the classic teen beach party! Wait, not entirely. Innocent fun with the radio can have irreversible consequences on this island, and you will become a part of them.

When a casual meeting with friends turns into a nightmare adventure, it is your chance to explain what’s going on here. Explore the island, search for unknown radio stations and deal with the ghosts you have let into the world of the living through the portal. It’s a dark story, full of hidden meanings, where everything depends on your decisions.

Key features
  • Play as Alex and attend a party on a secret island with your friends
  • Explore the area and discover new elements of the story
  • Face your fears and enjoy the shivers down your spine
  • Use the radio to predict the approaching danger

Many games similar to OneShot look like simple entertainment for kids. Pixels, pastel colors, cute characters, and fabulous music – can cause some confusion. The pretty audiovisual setting hides the most mature stories, often made only for adult players. The plot is multi-layered, the discoveries are surprising, and the conclusion features reflections on the existence or passing away. These are not games for fifteen minutes of fast-paced fun – they are tales that you will keep playing in your mind long after their endings.