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Dive into five mysterious stories, each marked by a strange whisper from far, far away. This faint sound crosses the boundaries of sky, time, and space. Barely audible, it seems to rise from a forgotten past, disturbing every being who hears it. The characters in these five tales don’t know each other, yet there’s an elusive connection between them. Each one moves forward in their own way — hesita… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to US Visual Novel.

THE VALLEY HAS GONE SILENT. For three weeks, the watch at Cindermoor has failed to send its scheduled signal. No distress call. No warning. No survivors returning down the road. You volunteered to investigate because nobody else was going to. The Watch Post is an atmospheric dark-fantasy text adventure presented through a fully realized analog CRT television. Type commands, examine abandoned p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Watch Post.

The Night at Barrington is a Boys Love(BL) visual novel set in a fictional Victorian-era city, Hepston. Take on the role of Ethan, a footman thrust into a world of wealth and deception. As you explore the Barrington estate, grow closer with Asher and Maximilian—and uncover the secrets they’d rather keep buried. Characters Ethan Miller, The Forgotten Past Barrington's footman. The son of the family… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night at Barrington's.

GAMEPLAY & FEATURES Single-ending visual novel with 4 hours of gameplay Story-driven mystery set in a secluded mountain village Detailed artwork, rich event scenes, and expressive anime-style sprites Atmospheric soundtrack blending suspense and emotional themes Fully voiced by professional Japanese voice actors (excluding MC) STORYLegends tell of a hidden village deep in the mounta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Village Girl ~The Village in a Cage~.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. WHAT YOU'RE WALKING INTO THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

"In the year 21XX, there is no rest for the dead—only servitude." The world is ruled by an Emperor of unparalleled power, who commands the fate of millions in life—but also after death. He promises safety and dominion. In return, he demands absolute obedience. You are a servitor—stripped of your name, your past, and your future. Bound by laws you did not choose, you exist as one small … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Advocate.

Some family secrets are better left buried.After her grandmother’s death, Christina returns to the old apartment to go through the remaining items. Everything feels familiar: old photos, cherished belongings, the same rooms she remembers from childhood. Yet before long, uncanny objects begin to seep into the apartment. Then Christina stops answering her phone. Her younger brother, Artyom, sets … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manus Sors.

FIBERS is a Chinese campus & family-themed visual novel. As class monitor Zhu Mi moves between classrooms, hallways, and the road home, her days run on rails—steady, orderly… and quietly suffocating. She thinks her life will stay that way. Then a series of small accidents—collisions, interruptions, unexpected encounters—send ripples through everything. She begins to notice something unsettl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 纤维.

A story-driven JRPG blending strategy, exploration, and emotional narrative.The Fall of the Claurest FamilyTwo years ago, the proud Claurest family led a failed coup against the Kingdom of Tragary. In the bloody aftermath, the monarchy purged every noble bloodline tied to the rebellion...except one.  Raphael Claurest- the youngest son and an innocent boy with no part in the uprising-escaped the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disgrace - When Our Beautiful World Disappears.

Dark fantasy interactive fiction RPG — explore a cruel medieval world where every click reveals more of the story, opens new paths, and changes what you become. Follow cursed paths, dead ruins, forgotten places, and whispers in the dark. What begins as a quiet journey through a hostile world slowly turns into something far more disturbing — a descent through fear, strange encounters, and choices … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Castle.

Some bonds never fade - even after death.You are Alex, a solitary man with no belief in the supernatural and seeking peace in a new home, old, forgotten house on the edge of town. The last thing he expects is company, especially from someone who no longer is alive. But behind the silence of dusty rooms and flickering lights, a quiet presence lingers. A mysterious ghost, reserved yet oddly familia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Ghost.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

The Last Transmission is a short, first-person psychological horror game built around isolation, atmosphere, and slow, creeping dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Transmission.

A Dark Legacy, Reimagined. Originally a mobile horror pioneer in 2015 with over 2 million downloads, this terrifying journey has been completely rebuilt for PC. The Curse in the Village offers a surreal nightmare where the boundaries between reality and the void blur. Chapters of Horror: Chapter 1: Shattered Reality: It begins with a simple glass of water at night. But when doors slam shut and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse in the Village - Remastered.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU MEET THE REQUIRED PC SPECS You play as Deacon, the son of George, a maintenance man who mysteriously disappeared years ago. Driven by years of unanswered questions, you’ve devoted years to finding him. But the deeper you dig, the darker the truths you uncover, secrets you wish you’d never known, and horrors that will linger long after the game ends.                    … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butler.

The Faith of Sin is a point-and-click escape room game. One night, you wake up and realize you're no longer in the real world. As you explore your home, you'll uncover clues and piece together hazy fragments of your past. And when you finally remember everything you've done — you'll understand what the 'faith of sin' truly means.Features A combination of point-and-click adventure and escape room … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faith of Sin.

Casual isometric point and click murder mystery game Procedurally generated mansion, suspects, weapons, and motives Locked rooms deepen the mystery, find the keys and unlock the secrets Two visual play styles: full color or black & white noir ambiance 1 real time hour to solve the crime. No saves. Step Into the Role of a Classic Detective: Interview Intriguing Guests – Question uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in the Manor.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Blinding Oversight is a slow-burning, narrative-driven horror experience that emphasizes atmosphere, isolation, and unraveling mystery. FEATURES Explore a decaying log house and the woods surrounding it, both designed to unnerve and disorient Piece together a haunting backstory of the family that resided in the house by interacting with scattered letters, sketches, and environmental storytellin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blinding Oversight.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Infinite Stars is a science fiction series played as an interactive visual novel. It is meant to give humanity hope in the current time of fear and uncertainty. It is meant to make us dream about our future as we mingle with other species, their cultures and beliefs that we have yet to encounter. The game and it’s assets are licensed under the Creative Commons license. We want our fans to write… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Stars.

The Dawn is Inevitable is an interactive crime drama/neo-western novel inspired by classic RPG games. A mysterious stranger is forced to hide in a village called Rassvet. This place is isolated from the outside world for the whole winter and keeps many dark secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dawn is Inevitable.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

76% User Score Based on 101 reviews

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameWe are developing this short experience into a new full game called Imagined Leviathans, which will greatly develop the gameplay and themes into a full 2-3 hours of play, with improved visuals and significantly more to do and see, including meeting other survivors“At fifty degrees below zero frostbite can strike in as few as five minutes” A poetic su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Imagined Leviathan: Prologue.

Dual-Faced Demon Lord: Immortal of the Heart is an AI-powered interactive fantasy visual novel set in a world of Eastern cultivation and mysticism. You will play as Chu Qianyin, the princess of the Kingdom of Li, burdened by the tragedy of her family's destruction. Seeking vengeance against Mo Yinfeng, the "traitor" believed to have destroyed the Immortal Sect five hundred years ago, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 双面魔君心上仙.

Montreal has changed. The Sabbat is gone. New powers rule from the shadows. Old loyalties have decayed beneath neon lights, abandoned cathedrals and the ruins of forgotten faiths. You are Gabe, a vampire awakened from decades of torpor with fractured memories and a past buried deeper than the dead. Guided by Sam, a reluctant Thin-Blood, what begins as a hunt for a rogue ghoul spirals into a dang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS.

【Prologue】'Blooming Canvas' is a visual novel about painting, and also Pygma's new exploration of "creation." In this hurried world, may everyone rediscover the purity of creation, the emotion stirred by beauty, and the longing for love. We hope this work brings a positive and uplifting feeling to all. 【Story Synopsis】Ji Xingyu, a painter who achieved fame at a young age, once fell into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blooming Canvas.

Thank you for your interest in The Faraway King.  The current Early Access version should be free of major bugs (unless you discover one), but I'm expecting the final game to feel like a big step up in terms of narrative engagement and player interest in what you're meant to be doing. So you're welcome to Wishlist and wait for a demo that starts at the start of the story, but if you're happy to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faraway King.

Everyone knows Aria the Explorer — a bright, brave, and endlessly curious adventurer admired across the land for her kindness and unshakable optimism. But legends rarely tell the whole truth… and some stories were never meant to see the light. When Aria disappears deep into the Dark Forest — a place whispered about in fear and superstition — rumors begin to swirl. Strange lights. Echoes in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Forest Stories: Dora The Explorer.

You just overdosed. Barely clinging to survival, you're given an ultimatum by your doctor: stay sober for 30 days, or the next one could kill you. 30 Days: A Sobriety Simulator is a cyberpunk visual novel with life-sim and RPG elements, set in New Miami, the city you once called home that commodifies relief for every problem you have, including your most pressing vice: Stardust.  It promises e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Days: A Sobriety Simulator.

**TRIGGER WARNING** **THIS GAME HAS DEPICTIONS OF SUICIDE AND MURDER. THERE IS AN BABY IN THE GAME THAT IS UNDEAD. THERE IS ALSO GORE AND DEATH. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED** Step into the eerie shadows of an old haunted house in 'Lost in memories,' a gripping narrative-driven game that will unravel the mysteries of the past. As you wander through the decaying corridors and dimly lit r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Memories.

Eons ago, dreamers from every corner of the world united to build a colossal tower to pierce the heavens, driven by a legend that its summit would grant any heart’s desire. After decades of unyielding toil, they reached the sky—only for the earth to shudder and a malevolent curse to engulf the spire. What transpired at its peak remains a mystery, leaving behind a labyrinth of deadly traps, savage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume no ketsui: Beyond the sky.

On a stormy night, you were driving alone along a remote mountain road. The sudden downpour blurred your vision, and your car skidded off the slippery road, tumbling into the valley below. When you regained consciousness, you found yourself in an unfamiliar village, shrouded in dense fog. The damp, musty air carried a sense of decay, and the surroundings sent shivers down your spine: dilapidated h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DespairVillage.

Ukrainians: Our battle is a visual novel that will give you a wide range of opportunities to explore life in the country during the war. Feel yourself in the role of a volunteer, on whose shoulders a great responsibility fell in one moment. The game is filled with various graphic scenes and deep text stories that will not leave anyone behind. What dynamics does the country live in during the war: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukrainians: Our battle.

0%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

0% User Score Based on 14 reviews

"Happy" is a psychological horror adventure where you play the role of a detective who goes to an abandoned winter forest in search of a missing family. You arrive in a dense winter forest, covered with snow, inhabited by silence and mysteries. You have to uncover the secrets of this gloomy place, find the house where the family lived, and find out what happened to its inhabitants. Plun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A MODERN JAPANESE-STYLE FANTASY STORY INVOLVING YUE, A YOUNG BOY BORN AND RAISED AT A SHRINE, AND HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH THE "AYAKASHI" SPIRITS. ●Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi A PC game released in 2011, the second released by the indie games group HaccaWorks*. In 2014 it was re-released on the PSP gaming system with a major revision of the main scenario, and with full voices, a prequel,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of the Red, the Light and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri.

You are the main character in this Twilight Zone-inspired experience. Tragedy has struck your family, but you must find a way to move on. Can you unlock the memories that are keeping you trapped? Can you free yourself from the past? Can you do what is needed to finally move on? Moving On is the first episode of the narrative-based gaming experience, Whispers from Within, a psychological, episodi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers from Within: Moving On.

Find secret treasure at the end of the Oregon Trail! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Oregon City Gold.

WELCOME TO THE SHIFT FROM HELLIn 3Tower, you are the new night watchman at a graveyard like no other. Your job? Survive the night. But not just any night—and not just any graveyard. You're stationed at the Three Tower Cemetery, home to the so-called "problematic dead." Three tower with ancient technology are the only thing keeping them contained. When the towers work, all is calm. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Tower.

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.

In the early 2000s, a web of abuse, corruption, and secrecy stretched across continents. Behind private estates, luxury lifestyles, and influential circles lay crimes hidden from the public eye. You heard the rumors. Everyone did. Corruption. Power. Something inhuman. But the official story never added up, and the people asking the right questions stopped asking. Now it's your turn. A Dark Det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.

A journey to the ever-blooming cherry tree of a forgotten promise… After a small twist of fate, the main character returns to the town where he once lived. Each time he wakes, he remembers a long-forgotten promise—made with someone, somewhere, in the distant past. And just like those memories, strange dreams begin to visit him, as if gently guiding him forward. A quiet townscape. A peaceful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming in Cherry Blossoms, I Fall in Love with You.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

“Game of Fate 3: Clash of Crowns" is a fully immersive live-action interactive thriller where you experience an extraordinary life through a first-person lens.Fate is a game—a chessboard of destiny.On this board, there are no accidents.Only victory... or defeat.The winner claims the crown.The loser fades to dust. A twist of fate hurls you from 1945 into 2010, entangling you in a high-society kidna… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Of Fate 3：Clash Of Crowns.

Enter the Shadows of Harda The kingdom of Harda has thrived for centuries under the benevolent rule of the Houser family. But an insidious corruption now creeps out of Wick Cave, threatening to plunge the land into chaos. Monsters, driven by malevolent forces, have begun to emerge, their dark influence spreading fear and destruction. The kingdom's soldiers hold the line, but mere defense cannot sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Sins.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 9 reviews

Aria Iwakura is an adventure game. You can advance the story by exploring the mansion and finding key items. It is a multi-ending and has nine endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iwakura Aria.

Luna's Twilight is a fantasy romance visual novel that brings together classic fantasy elements with heart-fluttering romance. In a secluded mansion hidden deep within a a silent forest, four men from different races whisper words of love to you. Who will be the one to win your heart? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna's Twilight.

An Archipelago of SecretsYou left everything behind for this. A mediocre life in a mediocre town, traded for the promise of fortune at the edge of the known world. The Uncounted Isles stretch beyond the horizon. A vast archipelago where the maps run out and the stories begin. The outer islands are settled. Villages dot the coastlines and trade towns bustle with merchants, adventurers and folk try… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncounted Isles.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Your Liege Lord needs you! As the days grow shorter, your house and that of your neighbors grow restless. Can you afford to share food with your Liege Lord's house, proving your allegiance? Or will your people starve in the coming winter? Will your house guard help defend the kingdom, or will your most trusted men stay at your side? My Liege is a medieval RPG that plays like a choose your own adv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Liege.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

⚠️ This game is a tribute: It’s based on true events — a heartbreaking story of a dear friend who is no longer with us.  ☠️ Attention Players ☠️ A huge update has just been released! We've added new areas, enemies, weapons, a reworked interface, and improved performance across the board. Thank you so much for your patience and support during this time!! The Midnight Town Stories: Adam’s Forgot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

In a world where making love without being in love makes you spontaneously combust, the person you love most may be the one who burns you in Fires at Midnight – a cinematic and interactive visual novel about a couple who struggles to stay together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fires At Midnight.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

Literary mystery game set in Oxford and Borneo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sarawak.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

94% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Marnie, a bored goth girl, accidentally stumbles upon a sleeping female knight in the forest. Together, the pair must work to break a centuries-old curse, while romantic feelings between them begin to grow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fairy's Song.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Forgotten Trace: Thanatos in Nostalgia is an enchanting all-ages dramatic mystery visual novel by developer Almaz. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Trace: Thanatos in Nostalgia.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

77% User Score Based on 20,826 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 14 reviews

A first-person exploratory game taking place in 1995 in which Katie, a university student back from Europe, arrives at her family's newly inherited mansion only to find nobody there, with a note from her younger sister Sam suggesting that she's left home. Katie must explore the mansion to put together the stories of where her parents have gone and why Sam has decided to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gone Home.