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24 alternatives to NIVA

A pacifist exploration art game

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NIVA launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Akuatica▲77
An action adventure game with puzzle elements
2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
2
KONA▲64
Explore a frigid Northern setting and battle the elements
2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
3
Corpse of Discovery▲64
A first-person surreal exploration game
2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
4
Aeronaut▲118
The prettiest game of memory you'll ever play
2016 · its alternatives →
5
Hocus▲85
A Monument Valley-like puzzle game
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Halo Orbit▲79
A new game which allows you to create amazing artwork.
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
7
Monument Valley▲198
An incredibly beautiful game for iPad, from ustwo
2014 · monumentvalleygame.com · its alternatives →
8
Undertale▲70
A super peaceful RPG
2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
9
Antichamber▲82
A mind-blowing psychological exploration game
2015 · antichamber-game.com · its alternatives →
10
FreeCiv▲68
Open source empire-building game inspired by Civilization
2015 · its alternatives →
11
Open Game Art▲74
Free Art, Music (even Code) for Indie Game Devs
2015 · opengameart.org · its alternatives →
12
Rivulet▲66
Psychedelic, multitouch, endless runner game
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
13
Sero▲74
An atmospheric puzzle game full of wisdom
2016 · serogame.com · its alternatives →
14
Nubs' Adventure▲73
Beautiful explorative pixel art platformer
2015 · imake-games.com · its alternatives →
15
The Witness on Mac▲123
Explore an abandoned island full of surprises
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
16
Sputnik Eyes▲72
A puzzle game that will take you on a journey across space
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
17
Message Quest▲72
Point-and-click adventure set in a stained glass window
2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
18
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten▲66
Unique, story driven take on Tower Defense and RPGs
2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
19
Jenny LeClue▲67
A handcrafted, exploration based adventure game
2015 · jennyleclue.com · its alternatives →
20
Trove▲61
Adventure, explore & create in endless realms a la Minecraft
2015 · trionworlds.com · its alternatives →
21
Yuri▲60
An immersive & poetic platform game
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
22
Shards of Memories▲61
An art puzzle adventure
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
23
Nuclear Throne▲63
A brutal, yet adorable, roguelike shooter
2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
24
Maestria▲69
A relaxing puzzle game based on music
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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