Games like Akagawa Jirou: Majo-tachi no Nemuri

Anna is a 2012 puzzle video game for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux. Narratively a psychological horror set in an abandoned sawmill nestled high in the Italian mountains, Anna challenges the player to uncover horrific clues and use them to solve puzzles related to the player character's dark past. The player's behavior does determine the mental health of the main character and change locations…

Corpse Party is a single-player horror role-playing game featuring a fabulous atmosphere, stunning mechanics, and a beautiful soundtrack. When Mayu and her friends perform a charm to strengthen their bond, they become trapped in a haunted alternate version of their school, facing vengeful spirits and uncovering dark secrets. The game blends a wholesome story with moments that will both terrify and make you laugh.

A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char…

"Jiangshi x Daoshi" is a Chinese vampire-themed visual novel, following the story of an ex-assassin Luan and a dao priest Ling Ling. The game features animated action sequences, blood and gore, and humor. It includes two episodes: "Boy Meets Girl" and "The Fable of the Fake Elixir of Life," and is not for the faint of heart.

*** NOVEMBER 2023 LEADLIGHT GAMMA NEWS I'm simplifying the delivery methods for the game. There's no longer a standalone Windows installer and there are no longer separate packages for different platforms. The  updated Read Me now lists and links to all interactive fiction interpreter options suitable for the game. For full details of the above, read my devlog post *** PLATFORMS You can play Lead…

In "Death end re;Quest," players navigate a world of shifting realities as they explore a corrupt virtual reality MMORPG. The game's protagonist, a game developer, must uncover the truth behind the game's errors and glitches, while battling malicious entities with turn-based combat. The game features visual novel-style storytelling with elements of psychological horror, challenging puzzles, and a unique blend of fantasy and science fiction.

"Return to Shironagasu Island" is a mystery adventure game and visual novel where players step into the shoes of detective Sen Ikeda, who receives a mysterious invitation to an isolated island from a millionaire. Together with his assistant Neneko Izumozaki, they explore the island, solve numerous murders and mysteries, and uncover the sinister secrets and hidden truth of Shironagasu Island. The game features captivating characters and a thrilling story, with a focus on survival as players try to escape the ominous island.

Doki Doki Literature Club! is a single-player adventure game that invites you to "write the way into her heart!" While featuring a phenomenal and highly emotional story, it subverts typical dating sim expectations with unsettling twists. Note that the game contains bugs and is not suitable for those easily disturbed.

The visual novel Tayutama: Kiss on my Deity makes its return with a remastered edition, launching on Nintendo Switch and Steam in Spring 2025 with a simultaneous worldwide release. First released for PC in July 2008, the game quickly captured fans' hearts, inspiring an anime adaptation in 2009. This updated edition, supervised by Lump of Sugar, has been reimagined as an all-ages experience, …

"Kanon" is a visual novel from Key, known for their emotional storytelling in games like "Clannad" and "Little Busters". This version features HD visuals, retouched CG coloring, and full Japanese voice acting. The story follows the protagonist in a northern town, experiencing small miracles and building relationships with those around him. Languages include Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.