PC Games like Cave Story - Any Recommendations?

One game similar to Cave Story is Kero Blaster. It has a similar retro - style graphics and gameplay mechanics. You play as a frog - like character and go through various levels fighting enemies.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a great choice. It has an immersive story full of political intrigue, monster hunting, and complex characters. You play as Geralt, a witcher, and your decisions impact the story's outcome.

I'd recommend 'Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight'. It has a charming art style and gameplay mechanics that are somewhat reminiscent of Cave Story. You play as a young priestess on a journey through a dangerous land filled with monsters.

One similar game is 'La-Mulana'. It has a lot of exploration elements just like Cave Story. You need to traverse through ancient ruins, solve puzzles, and fight against various enemies. The graphics have a retro feel to them which is also a characteristic shared with Cave Story.

Another option could be 'Machinarium'. It shares the characteristic of having a small, detailed world to explore. The puzzles in Machinarium are quite creative and it has a great atmosphere with its steampunk - like setting. It also has a non - verbal story that you gradually uncover as you play.

One game similar could be 'Café Enchanté'. It has a unique story and characters. You get to interact with various beings in a café setting, much like how in 'Maid Story' you interact with different elements in its world. Another is 'Obey Me!', which has a similar concept of building relationships with characters through different scenarios and tasks.

One game like Bakery Story is Restaurant Story. It has a similar concept where you manage your own establishment. You can decorate the restaurant, choose the menu, and serve customers. Another one is City Story. Here, you build and manage an entire city, which also involves aspects of resource management like in Bakery Story. And then there's Farm Story, where you take care of a farm, grow crops, raise animals, and can also interact with neighbors, much like in Bakery Story.

One such game is 'Final Fantasy Tactics'. It has a complex and engaging story that, like many games with a Final Fantasy (FFT) feel, involves political intrigue, magic, and a diverse cast of characters. The story unfolds in a medieval - fantasy setting where different factions vie for power.

Valheim could be considered. It's a survival game set in a Viking - themed world. You have to gather resources, build structures, and fight various creatures. The exploration aspect is strong as you sail across the seas to discover new lands. Factorio is another game. Here, you are mainly focused on building and automating a factory system. But like Rune Story, it involves a lot of resource management and strategic thinking.

One game like Castle Story is Stonehearth. It has similar aspects where you build and manage a settlement. You have to take care of your villagers, build structures, and gather resources. Another one could be Gnomoria. In this game, you control gnomes and create an underground kingdom. You also deal with resource management and building various facilities. And then there's RimWorld, which involves colonist management, building bases, and surviving in a harsh environment.