Hey Devs - Can you recommend any games like Hidden Folks?

[demontrace]

I saw the post from you guys that you wanted to step away from Hidden Folks, but I was wondering if there were any games similar to it that you could recommend, or that inspired you in some way?
I really never knew how much I wanted a "Where's Waldo" but in an interactive, easily accessible way, until I played this game. It also seems like it'd be kinda perfect for children, especially with a touchpad.

Anyway, assuming you guys are still using these forums, and have some free time, I'd love to hear any recommendations you guys might have.

[Adriaan]

Personally I don't particularly like Hidden Object Games at all, so if that was what you were hoping I would throw at you, I will only disappoint! ;)

I listed some games below I thought were incredibly inspiring for different reasons.

on Steam

Return of the Obra Dinn
Phenomenal deduction game with a story that speaks to your imagination like no other.

INSIDE
The most atmospheric platformer you'll ever play.

Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes
Incredibly fun game about communication.

PANORAMICAL
Still the world's best effort to merge visuals and audio.

Everything
If this trailer doesn't make you feel all sorts of existential things than I don't know what does.

Kentucky Route Zero
One of the richest-in-style stories I've ever seen in computer games.

Cibele
A game blurring the boundaries between developer & their creation & the player.

Gorogoa
A puzzle designer's wet dream.

on Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The first game where 'open world' really feels like an open world.

on mobile

One Button Travel
The only real time story game that I played all the way to the end.

Spaceteam
Intense chaotic communication game.

Florence
Beautiful short story about the ups and downs of love.

Subterfuge
A weeklong multiplayer game hitting the nail on the head provoking diplomacy, strategy, treason, and trust between players.

Plug & Play
Be ready for weird.

Blackbar
A game about censorship that really stuck with me.