If finishing Life is Strange left you feeling emotional, you’re definitely not alone. This well-known story-driven game mixes supernatural twists with real teenage drama and meaningful choices, making a lasting impression. But after the credits roll, what should you play next?
The good news is that there are other games like Life is Strange that offer powerful stories, choice-based gameplay, and memorable characters. Here are five games that will satisfy your craving for emotional, story-rich adventures.
1. Tell Me Why
Created by the same team as Life is Strange, Tell Me Why follows twins Tyler and Alyson as they return to their childhood home and uncover a tragic mystery in a small Alaskan town. It has everything fans love: an episodic format, meaningful choices, supernatural elements like a telepathic bond, and deep emotional themes. If you enjoyed Life is Strange, this game feels like its spiritual sibling.
2. Oxenfree
Oxenfree combines supernatural horror with a coming-of-age indie story. You play as Alex, a teenager who visits an abandoned island with friends and accidentally opens a ghostly rift. The game features branching dialogue, eerie visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, making it a great choice for Life is Strange fans who enjoyed the darker parts of Max and Chloe’s story.
3. As Dusk Falls
As Dusk Falls stands out with its unique visuals and emotional story. It follows several generations through crime, family struggles, and survival. Your choices really matter, shaping the story and the characters. If you liked the tough decisions and character-driven storytelling in Life is Strange, you’ll enjoy this game too.
4. The Walking Dead (Telltale Series)
You can’t talk about choice-based story games without mentioning Telltale’s The Walking Dead. This series made emotional storytelling and tough decisions famous. Over several seasons, you guide characters like Lee and Clementine through a harsh, emotional world. If you appreciate the moral complexity and strong character relationships in Life is Strange, you should definitely try this series.
5. Detroit: Become Human
If you’re looking for impressive visuals, cinematic style, and lots of branching storylines, Detroit: Become Human is a great choice. Set in a future Detroit where androids question what it means to be human, you play as several different characters, each with their own story and outcomes. While it’s more science fiction than Life is Strange, its emotional storytelling and focus on choices make it worth playing.
Final Thoughts
Life is Strange is more than just a game, it’s an experience. While nothing can match your first journey through Arcadia Bay or Haven Springs, these five games come close. Whether you want supernatural moments, emotional stories, or tough choices, these titles will bring back those same feelings.
