In the same spirit
Games like Lost Nova: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Lost Nova (2022): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Lost Nova (18)
Islets
RPG by Kyle Thompson (2022) · ≈ 8h
★ 4.05
Slime Rancher
Adventure by Monomi Park (2016) · ≈ 19h
Metacritic 81★ 3.87
Potions: A Curious Tale
RPG by Stumbling Cat (2024)
Shovel Knight Dig
Strategy by Yacht Club Games (2022)
Critics 83/100★ 3.99
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
RPG by Sunblink (2023)
Critics 82/100★ 4.04
Slime Rancher 2
Adventure by Monomi Park (2025) · ≈ 24h
★ 3.95
Effie
Adventure by Inverge Studios (2019)
Metacritic 70★ 3.31
The First Tree
Adventure by David Wehle (2017) · ≈ 2h
★ 3.41
Outcore: Desktop Adventure
RPG by Doctor Shinobi (2022)
★ 3.51
The Darkest Tales: Into the Nightmare
Adventure by Trinity Team (2021)
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
Adventure by Chibig (2023)
Once Upon a Jester
Adventure by Bonte Avond (2022)
Metacritic 85★ 4.33
Aka
RPG by Namra Games (2022)
Lost Words: Beyond the Page
Adventure by Sketchbook Games (2020)
Critics 77/100★ 3.45
Scarf
RPG by Uprising Studios (2021) · ≈ 5h
Critics 66/100★ 3.41
Time Loader
Adventure by Flazm Interactive Entertainment (2021)
Metacritic 79★ 3.81
Grapple Dog
Adventure by Medallion Games (2022) · ≈ 11h
Metacritic 88★ 3.95
Mika and the Witch's Mountain
RPG by Chibig (2025)
★ 3.35