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Torn Away Torn Away is an award winning interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Help little Asya find her way home in the middle of war.

Similarity 61%
Price 14.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 29 Sep 2023
Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure Young gamers travel to the worlds of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Belle, and Tiana on a quest to transform evil imps back into friendly sprites in Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure.

Similarity 60%
Price -89% 2.31€
Rating 8.3
Release 06 Oct 2014
Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey In Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey, players are transported to environments based on classic films as they discover the courage, trust, and friendship needed to become a real princess, while attempting to save each kingdom from evil.

Similarity 60%
Price -69% 6.05€
Rating 8.6
Release 10 Oct 2014
Disney Alice in Wonderland Prepare to journey down the rabbit hole and into a land beyond your wildest imaginings. In Alice in Wonderland, the world of the dazzling Tim Burton film bursts onto your screen, filled with all the whimsical, fantastical adventure of the movie and the classic book that inspired it.

Similarity 56%
Price 19.50€
Rating 6.7
Release 06 Oct 2014
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Similarity 50%
Price -97% 0.62€
Rating 9.5
Release 11 Dec 2020
The Pathless From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Similarity 50%
Price -87% 5.09€
Rating 8.7
Release 16 Nov 2021
Farewell North Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Similarity 50%
Price 23.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 16 Aug 2024
Blackwood Crossing Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.

Similarity 49%
Price 15.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 04 Apr 2017
Submerged: Hidden Depths Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Similarity 49%
Price -99% 0.46€
Rating 8.5
Release 09 Mar 2022
Beyond: Two Souls A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Similarity 49%
Price -95% 1.10€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Jun 2020
Sable Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Similarity 48%
Price -96% 1.11€
Rating 8.4
Release 23 Sep 2021
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Unleash the power of the brush in an all new co-op adventure. Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. Interact with your favorite characters like never before in the most heroic adventure yet.

Similarity 48%
Price 19.50€
Rating 7.4
Release 06 Oct 2014
Gerda: A Flame in Winter You have five days to save your husband, who has just been arrested by the Gestapo. Investigate, explore and form allegiances in this story-rich RPG-lite. Who will you trust?

Similarity 47%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 01 Sep 2022
Submerged Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

Similarity 47%
Price -63% 7.29€
Rating 7.4
Release 03 Aug 2015
MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure Sunny wants to bring the magic of Maretime Bay Day festival back to Equestria – but some pony is out to spoil her plans! Save the celebration by putting on fashion shows, rescuing cute animals, flying with Pegasi and more, with a helping hoof from your new MY LITTLE PONY friends.

Similarity 47%
Price -93% 3.11€
Rating 7.7
Release 27 May 2022
Ben 10 Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max once again have their cross-country road trip in the Rust Bucket cut short by super villains and their evil, world-threatening plans. As Ben Tennyson, it’s up to you to save the world.

Similarity 46%
Price -88% 3.11€
Rating 7.2
Release 15 Nov 2017
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.

Similarity 46%
Price -86% 2.94€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Jan 2007
Secret Files: Tunguska Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.

Similarity 46%
Price -96% 0.48€
Rating 8.1
Release 29 Oct 2009
Shelter Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?

Similarity 46%
Price -93% 1.04€
Rating 8.2
Release 28 Aug 2013
A Plague Tale: Innocence Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Similarity 45%
Price -93% 3.14€
Rating 9.2
Release 14 May 2019
Pentiment Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Similarity 45%
Price -50% 9.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 14 Nov 2022
Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse So who is haunting the schoolhouse, taking the toys and practically scaring the scales off all the guppies?

Similarity 45%
Price -44% 3.95€
Rating 8.9
Release 01 May 2014
The Longest Journey The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.

Similarity 45%
Price -91% 0.92€
Rating 8.6
Release 01 May 2007
TAISHO x ALICE epilogue This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!

Similarity 45%
Price 9.75€
Rating 8.6
Release 24 Jun 2021

Most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening on Steam

Take a look at the top games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.

1. Tomb Raider

Similarity 44% Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor. Tomb Raider is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics and Feral interactive (Mac). Released on March 04th 2013 has received 247,930 reviews of which 238,239 were positive and 9,691 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening, thanks to its 975 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Similarity 44% Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux) and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on February 09th 2016 has received 136,180 reviews of which 128,080 were positive and 8,100 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 880 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening based on player count.
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3. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Similarity 43% As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on September 14th 2018 has received 79,443 reviews of which 66,684 were positive and 12,759 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 555 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening based on player count.
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4. A Plague Tale: Innocence

Similarity 45% Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. A Plague Tale: Innocence is a story rich, adventure and stealth game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on May 14th 2019 has received 63,042 reviews of which 58,909 were positive and 4,133 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 265 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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5. Beyond: Two Souls

Similarity 49% A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes. Beyond: Two Souls is a adventure, choices matter and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 28,027 reviews of which 24,755 were positive and 3,272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 226 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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6. Okami HD

Similarity 40% Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution. Okami HD is a adventure, mythology and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on December 12th 2017 has received 9,829 reviews of which 9,054 were positive and 775 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 117 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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117
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7. Pentiment

Similarity 45% Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps. Pentiment is a historical, story rich and investigation game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on November 14th 2022 has received 7,746 reviews of which 7,379 were positive and 367 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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107
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8. Sable

Similarity 48% Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders. Sable is a atmospheric, exploration and story rich game developed by Shedworks and published by Raw Fury. Released on September 23rd 2021 has received 5,614 reviews of which 4,858 were positive and 756 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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43
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9. Syberia: The World Before

Similarity 42% Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives. Syberia: The World Before is a adventure, story rich and point & click game developed by Microids Studio Paris and published by Microids. Released on March 18th 2022 has received 4,344 reviews of which 3,909 were positive and 435 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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10. Bluey: The Videogame

Similarity 41% Play a brand-new story set across 4 interactive adventures, explore iconic locations, play your favourite games from the TV show and also play with your friends and family in local multiplayer. Bluey: The Videogame is a exploration, cute and action-adventure game developed by Artax Games. and Casual Brothers Ltd. and published by Outright Games Ltd.. Released on November 17th 2023 has received 457 reviews of which 331 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.

1. Submerged: Hidden Depths

Similarity 49% Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world. Submerged: Hidden Depths is a exploration, relaxing and female protagonist game developed and published by Uppercut Games Pty Ltd. Released on March 09th 2022 has received 739 reviews of which 666 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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2. Röki

Similarity 40% Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption. Röki is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Polygon Treehouse and published by United Label and CI Games. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 2,890 reviews of which 2,595 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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3. The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries

Similarity 40% The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic books. The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries is a adventure, zombies and choices matter game developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games. Released on February 23rd 2016 has received 7,561 reviews of which 6,038 were positive and 1,523 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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4. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Similarity 50% Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a casual, wholesome and cozy game developed by ustwo games and published by ustwo games, PID Games and Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,640 reviews of which 6,500 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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-97% 16.99€ 0.62€

5. Call of the Sea

Similarity 43% Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition. Call of the Sea is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 08th 2020 has received 5,168 reviews of which 4,559 were positive and 609 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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6. Tacoma

Similarity 41% Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster. Tacoma is a walking simulator, story rich and adventure game developed and published by Fullbright. Released on August 01st 2017 has received 4,559 reviews of which 3,939 were positive and 620 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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-97% 19.50€ 0.72€

7. Silence

Similarity 43% Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey. Silence is a adventure, point & click and story rich game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on November 15th 2016 has received 2,603 reviews of which 2,194 were positive and 409 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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8. Sable

Similarity 48% Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders. Sable is a atmospheric, exploration and story rich game developed by Shedworks and published by Raw Fury. Released on September 23rd 2021 has received 5,614 reviews of which 4,858 were positive and 756 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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9. Secret Files: Tunguska

Similarity 46% Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away. Secret Files: Tunguska is a adventure, point & click and female protagonist game developed by Animation Arts and published by Ravenscourt. Released on October 29th 2009 has received 457 reviews of which 395 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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10. Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

Similarity 41% FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun. Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller is a point & click, adventure and female protagonist game developed by Phoenix Online Studios and published by Phoenix Online Publishing. Released on September 19th 2013 has received 797 reviews of which 656 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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1. Birds Aren't Real: The Game

Similarity 41% Birds Aren’t Real is a 3D sandbox game with a comic twist.Based on the real-life satirical conspiracy theory, play as a government surveillance pigeon drone, using sneaky maneuvers and creative thinking to manipulate the citizens and dispel their suspicions about the government's avian task force. Birds Aren't Real: The Game is a adventure, casual and birds game developed and published by USC Games. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 512 reviews of which 403 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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2. Aurora: A Child's Journey

Similarity 41% Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings. Aurora: A Child's Journey is a action, story rich and adventure game developed by Luski Game Studio and published by Prothos. Released on November 20th 2020 has received 949 reviews of which 884 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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3. The Mildew Children: Chapter 1

Similarity 44% Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel. Chapter 1 is the very beginning of the grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village. The Mildew Children: Chapter 1 is a adventure, story rich and exploration game developed by The Growing Stones and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 319 reviews of which 274 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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4. Fayburrow

Similarity 41% In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing. Fayburrow is a adventure, mystery and visual novel game developed by The Fayburrow Troupe and published by The Animation Workshop VIA. Released on February 03rd 2022 has received 434 reviews of which 357 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like ARIDA: Backland's Awakening.
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