Games like Old China: Strange Tales

Mirages is a 3D narrative and horror game with folk stories. One night, seven brides headed to the Captain Mansion but strayed into a place full of ghosts - Regret City. Horror haunts the small town. Due to destiny, actors, warlords, and offspring of the town are drawn in. They are closer to truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirages.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

n this dark romance, horror visual novel, a brutal attack on your village leaves you stranded and vulnerable. Making matters worse is your run-in with the beast of the nearby woods. Will you find a way to escape your demented captor, or will you earn his trust? Choose a side; Don't look back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindred [High Tide].

On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

Welcome to the dark and compelling world of "Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir," where the lines between a simple mystery, a deep-rooted conspiracy, and a chilling supernatural thriller blur. Step into the shoes of a down-on-their-luck detective and navigate through the shadowy streets of a city that hides more than it reveals. Your wits, deductive skills, and choices will uncover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir.

Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Supported languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese 支持的语言： 英语、繁体中文、日语 ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ 《Araka~JK Exorcist Horror RPG》 is a horror exploration RPG developed by 「I'm moralist」and published by BokiBoki Games! Manipulate the main character with power of telepathic, looking for the trace of Araka, an Exorcist imprisoned in the other world. DLsite AWARD 2021 Special A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Araka~JK Exorcist Horror RPG.

A Golden Age Whodunnit Wrapped in Noir and Neon Step into the silk shoes of sharp-witted beat reporter Birdie Malone as she goes deep undercover as glamorous Hollywood icon Clara Bow. The stage is set at Stonecliff Manor, the palatial, cliffside Californian retreat of eccentric billionaire Xavier Montague Stone and his dazzling starlet wife, Vera. Under the cover of a lavish high-society masquera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon Blossom.

A cinematic live-action supernatural mystery where you investigate strange events, gather clues, solve puzzles, and make branching choices that shape the story, alter key relationships, and determine what truths come to light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Davidstown: The Game.

A Lovecraftian folk horror mystery set during the polar night of 1980s northern Finland. When a child preacher disappears during a revival sermon, a journalist becomes trapped in an isolated village where something ancient is beginning to awaken. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Polar Darkness.

A PSX-inspired psychological horror game about ritual, memory, and survival. Awaken inside a haunted bathhouse, confront lingering spirits, and uncover the truth behind a corrupted village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Namiko.

After the city was shrouded with nightmares, you’ve been assigned to dive into this psychological survival-horror adventure to uncover the strange phenomenon that were affiliated to a certain science-tech corporation and bring them to justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Eclipse.

Reflections in Amber is an updated and extended version of a short detective visual novel that placed in the top 10 at the Ukrainian Visual Novels Jam 2022. Journey to the secluded village of Brightmere, lost in a sea of forest and fog. Together with the seasoned detective Redbreast, you must unravel the truth behind the sudden death of a local resident. Using an old supernatural camera, you’ll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections in Amber.

Awaken in darkness with no memory of who you are. In A Tale of Shadows, you must explore a haunting estate filled with forgotten secrets, eerie puzzles, and lurking horrors. Guided by a mysterious figure, you uncover lost memories and unravel a sinister mystery tied to a murder and a secret ancient ritual, and your own past. As you navigate through hidden rooms and strange objects, piece together … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale Of Shadows: Fragments Part I.

STORYEmbark on a mystical quest that blends Slavic folklore with arcane witchcraft to uncover the truth behind a vanished village. Investigate supernatural clues, confront hidden forces and harness your powers as a novice witch to rescue those lost to the shadows. But be warned: some secrets are better left undiscovered. FEATURES Immersive Slavic Folklore Explore a narrative steeped in Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch’s Gaze - The Vanishing Village.

Follow the story of Blanca Silverurn—a strix entangled in a murder mystery. Explore the Grimstrand campus and learn about its unique magic. Delve into the secrets of students and faculty members. Affect their relationships, including a spicy romance between Blanca and her enigmatic mentor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strix and Scholar.

Feature List ABOUT THIS GAMEWhat Secrets Lurk Within the Puppeteer’s Strings?Unravel the Mystery. Confront the Terror. Survive the Nightmare. Dive into a gripping narrative horror experience where the line between truth and legend frays. In The Puppeteer, you’ll guide Emil as he follows a trail of scorched reports, broken toys, and conflicting testimonies around a figure blamed for disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

Step into the shoes of Jackie Hart, a paranormal investigator,  as she navigates a chilling mystery set in the shadowy streets and rooftops of modern Taiwan. A gruesome discovery on a hotel roof leads to a tangled web of ritualistic sacrifices, ancient folklore, and unearthly entities each with their own motivations and plans for Jackie. In this 2D point & click adventure, you'll: Investigate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

加入我们吧！《筮灵》现已发售！快来官方交流群与怪谈同好们一起讨论游戏吧！ 官方粉丝交流群：127843809 风域游戏微博请关注@风域游戏 About the Game 2018年，失踪已久的幽灵社前社长「刘洋」突然发来一条诡异的Q聊信息，将社员「展天尘」和青梅竹马「沈晓薇」引到了一个光怪离奇的规则世界之中。在调查真相的途中，便随着神秘学姐「句萤子」一同出现的，却是日常的彻底扭曲与瓦解...... 玩家将以一名高中生的视角，游走于日常和诡异之间，逐渐寻找被隐藏修改的真相。当平日里无比熟悉的场景都成了被“祂们”所掌控的扭曲时空，或许唯有遵守“祂们”所定下的规则，才有机会找到一线生机。 无限循环的六层楼梯 诡异的工厂员工细则 永远坐不满的深夜公交 没有演员的光明大剧院 江城铁路中学高二年级学生、“幽魂社”现任社团团长、“G岛论坛”现任版主。自幼拥有一种特殊的… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 筮灵 SHILING.

If you want to try the game out, here's a link to the demo: https://kazuki-t126.itch.io/ones-desolation-demo In the esteemed estate of the Cichy mansion, there seems to be a rift within the household. However, one day Adele Cichy tells her daughter Liridona she has set up an arranged marriage with a prince named Nathaniel. Everything seems to be going well between the two of them until Liridona he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Void Chronicles: One's Desolation.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel taking place during medieval Korea. While investigating mysterious murders, you will have to make interactive choices that will lead you to different paths and endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suhoshin.

THE CYCLE OF THE CATACLYSM Welcome to a world divided into three completely distinct continents, each governed by its own laws of physics and shared among six nations. But they share a common enemy. Once every 100 years, the world shudders from the Cataclysm - E.N.D. (Entropy of the Null Day). The location of its manifestation is entirely random, and the most terrifying moment for humanity is the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Weak People.

About This GameSomething terrible happened in Blackwater Town on Ghost Festival night. The incense smoke from the Ghost Festival offerings had barely cleared when corpse demons descended on the quiet town without warning. The lights in the streets went out one by one, and familiar townsfolk became strangers. No one knew what had caused this catastrophe in the first place. Blackwater Town is an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑水镇Blackwater Town.

For all of living memory, your world has always been suspended in the stasis of warring gods and their acolytes…natural law bends to those in service of the victor.   When the monarch of the most powerful Empire suddenly and mysteriously dies - YOU are tasked to leave your abbess and perform the bygone death rites needed to prepare the grieving Court for the imminent arrival of your Graven Deit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinscribing.

Dante Jones is a college freshman with a bright future ahead. He’s a rising football star with a full athletic scholarship, decent grades, and a slew of fellow students vying for his friendship… but when Dante injures himself jumping from the balcony of a frat house, the experimental treatment he undergoes at the college clinic is anything but ordinary. Something visits him in the night… something… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants of Dawn.

Upon your arrival to the town, things get more and more mysterious and clouded. It's up to you, ace reporter Mary Brightstone, to delve into the town's hidden mysteries and discover the truth. But first you'll need to understand the strange inhabitants. Some places look completely abandoned in this small, once peaceful town, while others, on the other hand, look like everything's normal. Little m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brightstone Mysteries: The Others.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Join Beni Akesuzu, the high school detective president and secret agent, in this thrilling mystery RPG! Investigate mysterious incidents, solve puzzles,and uncover a sinister plot as monsters lurk in the shadows in a race to save the school and it's students before it’s too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Sirius.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

《Back3:Spooky》​​ is a horror FMV. As the third installment in the 《Back》 series, players will continue to embody protagonist Ren Xing. After escaping the Art Horror Dimension（Back2:fade）, the protagonist awakens in an enigmatic faction, only to find his escape companion Gao Yan missing. When interrogated about Gao Yan's whereabouts, Ye Tan – who survived the Haunted Manor Dimension(Back1) – appear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 背后3:阴戏.

Recover a stolen artifact and lose your heart as a secret magical agent! Can you uncover an arcane conspiracy before the clock runs out? Eternal Affairs is an interactive urban fantasy romance novel by Jamie Maurer. It's entirely text-based, 100,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. After you lost … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Affairs.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs.

Pure Chinese 3D First-Person Detective Series GameThe Meiqi Series is a Chinese style full 3D detective game, it tells the story of detective Liu Qingchun from the contact of Sun Meiqi secret room murder case began a series of mysterious cases and strange events. This uniquely rich narrative puzzle game combines deduction-focused gameplay with a non-linear storytelling approach, incorporating t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MeiQi 2024.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 320 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Guide radio hosts Poe and Munro through six episodes of supernatural FMV adventure in the strange town of August! From the creators of award winning FMV games The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker and The Shapeshifting Detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Nights with Poe and Munro.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

69% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 8 reviews

A horror game about a guy lost in a mansion where everything is made of cardboard. Escaping from the house won’t be an easy task! Some of the rooms are locked and the player will need to solve different types of riddles to advance through the levels. The hints to solve the riddles will be hidden inside the furniture of the mansion but watch out! You don’t know what else is lurking inside those car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Cut Mansion.

A deductive investigation game with a faded pixel art aesthetic. Set in a dreamlike, mysterious environment, the player becomes a conductor, (re)organizing and (re)positioning objects, characters, and puzzles while recovering lost fragments of their memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale Place.

THE FARM OF THE LIVING is a dark, text-based interactive adventure where your choices dictate the thin line between survival and ruin. The winter is coming, the silos are burning, and the dead are gathering outside the walls. As the First Ranger of the last agricultural sanctuary, you are responsible not only for defending the gates, but for holding a fracturing community together. Will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Farm of the Living.

OverviewTerminal Tales is an anthology of six complete parser-based text adventures, lovingly crafted in the tradition of classic interactive fiction. Each game offers a unique story, setting, and set of challenges—from investigating a government cover-up at an abandoned research facility to diving into a drowned cathedral in search of ancient technology. Type commands like LOOK, GO NORTH, TAKE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Tales: An Interactive Fiction Anthology.

Lost Spirits is an FMV game. About the Game Every moment in the hospital leaves a mark... These marks are everywhere. The floors, the walls, the corridors—they are soaked in stories, in experiences, in things left unsaid. The clock on the wall starts ticking for you. The place where you fainted trembles for you. When you begin to sense us, a new tomorrow begins to take shape. The way your soul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Spirits.

As a legendary detective, the disappearance of a former mentor provokes a return to your humble beginnings. Every clue reveals the dark secrets that haunt the town. What should have been a quick investigation gradually became a struggle for your life and freedom. Who or what is responsible? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Bequest.

Spell Candle is your grief coping mechanism in a 2D romance visual novel. Take on the role of a foreign correspondent turned investigator of magical crimes to uncover the culprit behind the mysterious disappearance of a sleeping God. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spell Candle.

In Short"Fate is not a line" is a visual novel game and narrative-driven game where gameplay focuses on making meaningful choices that shape the story. With over 40 decision points, your choices influence character fates, unlock new paths, and lead to one of 25+ unique endings. The game is highly replayable, featuring branching storylines, multiple playable characters, and the Rashomon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate is not a line.

A young woman goes missing in a coastal town. You take the case because you were never going to be able to refuse it — twelve years ago your sister disappeared here, and nobody has said her name out loud since. Four routes, four answersDifferent details open different lines of investigation. These aren't variations on one ending. They're separate accounts of what happened to both women. One of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veils of the Past.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Your camera sees what your eyes cannot. Explore eerie liminal spaces, capture spirits before they capture you, and unravel a haunting mystery. But beware—the deeper you go, the more the world distorts, and some ghosts will do anything to remain unseen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GHOST CAM.

And a lot more... The secret of Timberland features a variety of game-based interactions to increase the level of storytelling, such as: Animation - animated backgrounds and characters Mythology – many of the actions and creatures in the novel are taken from Western European mythology. Thanks to this, you will be able to learn a lot about an unknown culture, rituals and about the ancient ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Timberland.

Investigate a missing content creator in an abandoned kampong in this atmospheric horror game. Explore haunted ruins, uncover dark secrets, and evade the lurking presence of the Pontianak. Will you uncover the truth or become part of the legend? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numinous.

Dark Trip is a gothic horror escape room where you use wicked biomachinery, strange art and your own hallucinations to solve the mystery of an eerie crime. Explore unsettling locations, inspect occult machines and bizarre laboratory devices, uncover hidden clues through altered visions, and piece together a story that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Play on desktop or in VR and exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Trip.

Play as a contractor for a mysterious organization in a new mystery point and click. You're tasked to review tapes and complete reports about strange situations. Find clues, connect dots, choose what you want to believe and influence the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Window Of Perspectives.

The game is a visual novel. Set against a modern backdrop with elements of Cthulhu, the story mainly revolves around the protagonist, Samira, who wakes up at home with no memories after having strange dreams.Everything at home feels warm yet oddly uncomfortable, and the seemingly caring brother hides a great secret.Opening a notebook reveals entries that are truly bizarre. How can one escape fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑山羊BlackGoat.

Immerse yourself in a dark point & click adventure with an anime aesthetic. Solve murders, uncover secrets, and confront the demons of your past as a detective tormented by guilt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Clues.

About the GameAbnormal 1999: Sand Realm is a suspenseful puzzle-solving game. You will play as "An", who has been exiled by the compass, to uncover the secrets of the exiled land, activate the compass, and escape. Story BackgroundThe fate of exile is like an endless river, taking An to a distant and unfamiliar place. A flame of unyielding spirit burns in An's heart. She knows that soone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand.