Games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales on Steam

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The Cursed Forest

Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.

Similarity 54%
Price 11.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 26 Feb 2019

Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut

Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.

Similarity 54%
Price -95% 1.24€
Rating 6.5
Release 29 Oct 2013

L.A. Noire

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Similarity 54%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 08 Nov 2011

Blackwell Unbound

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Similarity 54%
Price 4.49€
Rating 8.8
Release 13 Jan 2012

[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap

Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home.

Similarity 54%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.2
Release 03 Jun 2024

Follow the meaning

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Similarity 54%
Price 4.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 22 Nov 2024

The Backrooms: Lost Tape

You work in the cinema as an usher and accidentally fell into the Backrooms, now being trapped, needing to unravel the mysteries of the yellow rooms in order to get out of this place, but be careful, there are entities that will be in your way.

Similarity 54%
Price 8.79€
Rating 8.1
Release 23 Dec 2022

Riven

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Similarity 54%
Price 33.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 25 Jun 2024

[Chilla's Art] Missing Children | 行方不明

Missing Children | 行方不明 is a Japanese horror-themed adventure game about a bully detective searching for reported missing children.

Similarity 54%
Price 2.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Jun 2020

Cube Escape Collection

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Similarity 54%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Oct 2020

The Unfinished Swan

From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.

Similarity 54%
Price -77% 3.20€
Rating 8.1
Release 10 Sep 2020

The White Door

Enter The White Door and discover Rusty Lake’s universe in a new game with a unique style! Explore Robert Hill’s dreams and help him to find his lost memories. Can you survive the strict daily routine and bring back color to Robert's life?

Similarity 54%
Price 3.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 09 Jan 2020

Cube Escape: Paradox

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

Similarity 54%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.4
Release 20 Sep 2018

Hypnospace Outlaw

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Similarity 54%
Price 16.79€
Rating 9.3
Release 12 Mar 2019

Slice of Sea

Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.

Similarity 54%
Price 20.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 11 Nov 2021

Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily

Stop the mysterious killer!

Similarity 54%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 7.0
Release 14 Jul 2016

Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear is a first-person psychedelic horror game with a heavy focus on story and exploration. Players take control of a painter whose sole purpose is to finish his Magnum Opus. The player must navigate a constantly changing Victorian-era mansion and ghastly visions of the painter’s psyche.

Similarity 54%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 15 Feb 2016

Kona

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Similarity 54%
Price -44% 8.43€
Rating 8.0
Release 17 Mar 2017

The Journey Down: Chapter Two

Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Similarity 54%
Price 12.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 25 Aug 2014

Kairo

Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.

Similarity 54%
Price 4.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 24 Apr 2013

The Witness

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Similarity 54%
Price 36.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 26 Jan 2016

Puzzle Agent 2

Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!

Similarity 54%
Price -63% 1.69€
Rating 8.2
Release 30 Jun 2011

Puzzle Agent

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Similarity 54%
Price 4.59€
Rating 8.5
Release 07 Jul 2010

Alice: Madness Returns

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Similarity 54%
Price 9.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 17 Jun 2011

Most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales on Steam

Take a look at the top games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 24th 2025.

1. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

Similarity 66% Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a rpg, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by ZA/UM. Released on October 15th 2019 has received 110,070 reviews of which 102,490 were positive and 7,580 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, thanks to its 1,810 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Pillars of Eternity

Similarity 50% Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity. Pillars of Eternity is a rpg, fantasy and isometric game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on March 26th 2015 has received 24,501 reviews of which 21,624 were positive and 2,877 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 564 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales based on player count.
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564
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3. Alice: Madness Returns

Similarity 54% Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness. Alice: Madness Returns is a horror, 3d platformer and dark fantasy game developed by Spicy Horse Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 17th 2011 has received 23,358 reviews of which 21,066 were positive and 2,292 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 488 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales based on player count.
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488
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4. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Similarity 51% Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love? Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a narration, lore-rich and third person game developed by DON'T NOD and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on February 12th 2024 has received 5,910 reviews of which 5,112 were positive and 798 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 279 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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5. L.A. Noire

Similarity 54% In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department. L.A. Noire is a detective, crime and open world game developed by Team Bondi and Rockstar Leeds and published by Rockstar Games. Released on November 08th 2011 has received 33,827 reviews of which 29,029 were positive and 4,798 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 261 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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261
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6. Chants of Sennaar

Similarity 50% In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel. Chants of Sennaar is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Rundisc and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 21,491 reviews of which 21,132 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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7. The Witness

Similarity 54% You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you. The Witness is a puzzle, exploration and first-person game developed and published by Thekla and Inc.. Released on January 26th 2016 has received 18,720 reviews of which 15,886 were positive and 2,834 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 213 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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2,834

213
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8. Firewatch

Similarity 51% Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. Firewatch is a adventure, atmospheric and story rich game developed by Campo Santo and published by Campo Santo and Panic. Released on February 09th 2016 has received 89,401 reviews of which 80,828 were positive and 8,573 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 193 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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9. Mouthwashing

Similarity 56% The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching. Mouthwashing is a psychological horror, story rich and horror game developed by Wrong Organ and published by CRITICAL REFLEX. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 28,726 reviews of which 27,656 were positive and 1,070 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 179 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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10. The Wolf Among Us

Similarity 55% From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. The Wolf Among Us is a adventure, detective and story rich game developed and published by Telltale. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 35,397 reviews of which 34,639 were positive and 758 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 172 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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Best deals on games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales available on Steam right now, updated on April 24th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.

1. Figment 2: Creed Valley

Similarity 52% Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments. Figment 2: Creed Valley is a soundtrack, exploration and puzzle game developed by Bedtime Digital Games and published by Bedtime Digital Games and 4Divinity. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,124 reviews of which 1,057 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

2. INDUSTRIA

Similarity 56% Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond. INDUSTRIA is a fps, action and sci-fi game developed by Bleakmill and published by Headup. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 3,188 reviews of which 2,265 were positive and 923 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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923

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

3. Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut

Similarity 54% Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good. Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut is a story rich, adventure and horror game developed and published by Rising Star Games. Released on October 29th 2013 has received 4,407 reviews of which 2,922 were positive and 1,485 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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1,485

-95% 24.99€ 1.24€

4. Batora: Lost Haven

Similarity 50% Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice. Batora: Lost Haven is a action rpg, rpg and story rich game developed by Stormind Games and published by Team17. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 396 reviews of which 263 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-95% 22.60€ 1.13€

5. Children of Silentown

Similarity 50% Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks. Children of Silentown is a atmospheric, point & click and adventure game developed by Elf Games and Luna2 Studio and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on January 11th 2023 has received 1,267 reviews of which 1,103 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-94% 21.00€ 1.26€

6. Call of the Sea

Similarity 56% 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 5,033 reviews of which 4,452 were positive and 581 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-93% 19.00€ 1.33€

7. Genesis Noir

Similarity 55% A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love. Genesis Noir is a noir, point & click and story rich game developed by Feral Cat Den and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on March 26th 2021 has received 1,960 reviews of which 1,541 were positive and 419 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

8. SCP: Secret Files

Similarity 52% SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know. SCP: Secret Files is a adventure, story rich and psychological horror game developed by GameZoo Studio and published by Pixmain. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 4,768 reviews of which 4,224 were positive and 544 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

9. Paradise Lost

Similarity 51% It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth. Paradise Lost is a underground, walking simulator and exploration game developed by PolyAmorous and published by Walkabout. Released on March 24th 2021 has received 2,366 reviews of which 1,519 were positive and 847 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-92% 15.38€ 1.23€

10. Roadwarden

Similarity 50% Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. Roadwarden is a rpg, text-based and adventure game developed by Moral Anxiety Studio and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2022 has received 4,092 reviews of which 3,884 were positive and 208 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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-91% 11.11€ 1.00€

Free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 24th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.

1. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 54% The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,295 reviews of which 10,013 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 108 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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2. Garten of Banban 0

Similarity 61% Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are… Garten of Banban 0 is a horror, singleplayer and first-person game developed and published by Euphoric Brothers. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 2,497 reviews of which 1,810 were positive and 687 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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3. Samsara Room

Similarity 50% You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series. Samsara Room is a indie, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 29th 2020 has received 9,022 reviews of which 8,781 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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4. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

Similarity 54% Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is a adventure, puzzle and mystery game developed and published by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.. Released on April 20th 2024 has received 2,390 reviews of which 2,287 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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5. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap

Similarity 54% Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap is a horror, free to play and adventure game developed and published by Raycastly. Released on June 03rd 2024 has received 4,057 reviews of which 3,900 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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6. Krypta FM

Similarity 59% Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary? Krypta FM is a walking simulator, atmospheric and horror game developed and published by Under The Sink Studio. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 1,543 reviews of which 1,471 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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7. The Children of Clay

Similarity 52% The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. The Children of Clay is a horror, atmospheric and detective game developed and published by Balazs Ronyai. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 1,340 reviews of which 1,329 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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8. What Never Was

Similarity 51% What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems. What Never Was is a free to play, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Acke Hallgren. Released on January 11th 2019 has received 4,942 reviews of which 4,685 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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9. Marie's Room

Similarity 53% Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie? Marie's Room is a free to play, story rich and atmospheric game developed and published by like Charlie. Released on April 13th 2018 has received 6,439 reviews of which 6,035 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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10. If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers

Similarity 53% If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s. If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a point & click, story rich and pixel graphics game developed and published by Dead Idle Games. Released on September 21st 2021 has received 2,340 reviews of which 2,251 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.
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