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The Threshold - Interactive Fiction [TUMBLR | BUG/ERROR REPORT] The Threshold is an interactive fiction game made with Twine, inspired by works like Zero Escape and Danganronpa. It has horror and adventure elements, but it’s focused on characters and their relationships. (CW) It’s rated +18 for mentions and depictions of violence, blood, death, abduction, explicit language, use of alcohol, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Threshold.

CHAPTER ONE IS RELEASED Social media: Tumblr NO AUTOSAVES. Make sure you save! Don't go to a menu option and then another, or else you'll get stuck. Go to the one menu option,  go back to the passages/click return, and then go to the other one.Use desktop mode when playing on mobile. Demo “AND THEN THE WORLD ENDED. Everything came crashing down for my already screwed up life when those... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLIGHT.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

97% User Score Based on 212 reviews

Minotaur is an adventure game set in a new world called The Universe of Seven. Here’s what we hope you’ll love about it: Story and characters Minotaur’s story is mainly focused on nine... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minotaur.

Pleasured Entangled Pleasured Entangled is a choice-driven adult visual novel where every choice defines your journey of love, longing, and emotional vulnerability. As the protagonist, you stand between two paths: Jayce, your steady and loyal partner who offers safety, and Selene, the passionate ex who reignites desires you thought were gone. Each decision you make shapes the relationships a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pleasure Entangled.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

A Walk with Yiayia is a light adventure game/visual novel about taking your Greek grandmother on a walk after she's lost her confidence from having a scary fall. Connect through engaging conversations, explore a relaxing environment, and complete microquests in this thoughtful, bite-sized adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Walk With Yiayia.

Your magic awakes in your new college town—and so does your heart! Can you discover who is trying to steal your power before it's too late?  Spellbound: Malachite Coven is an interactive romance novel by Erin Rowlands. It’s entirely text-based, 150,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. As you arrive at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbound: Malachite Coven.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

67% User Score Based on 46 reviews

“Neighboring Islands” – is an exciting graphic novel, key feature of which is an opportunity to take part in its events, directly influencing the development of the plot. Every decision of the player-reader can change the course of the narrative in one direction or another. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neighboring Islands.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

91% User Score Based on 544 reviews

Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim Visual Novel; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witches x Warlocks.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

95% User Score Based on 9,797 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

ISLANDERS is a minimalist strategy game about building cities on colorful islands. Explore an infinite number of ever-changing new lands, expand your settlements from sprawling villages to vast cities and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ISLANDERS.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

94% User Score Based on 289 reviews

You're a young man named Alex who arrives in the cliffside town of Silverpine. Explore the town's many mysteries and meet its colourful townsfolk, while you grow closer to a kind-hearted local named Jake. Can the two of you save the town from the impending doom brewing inside the mysterious Vault? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Newfound Courage.

Your child will be the undoing of Camelot.  Born under an ominous prophecy, you are the incestuous bastard of King Arthur and Morgana Le Fay. Will you fulfill the prophecy, or rebel? Be the villain they expect you to be, or the hero they don’t- be remorseful or unapologetic, make your destiny or be Morgana’s tool of revenge. Arthur can’t have any more children, making you the sole Pendragon's blo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bastard of Camelot.

On Hold. Synopsis. The night your grandmother passes, the deity tells of a prophecy that spreads like wildfire throughout the kingdoms. And suddenly you are praised. They want you to give them something extraordinary, but they aren't prepared for a gift that will shake the empire to its very core.  So then you are scorned. Features. Play as male, female, or non-binary. Customize your character; pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deity's Gift.

Otome visual novel in a 1920s crime-noir setting Branching story with choices that truly change the outcome Six romance routes and two thematic paths: Redemption / Fall Period atmosphere: Prohibition, a port city, underground deals, and streets where everyone has a secret Intrigue, blackmail, psychological tension, and romance that doesn’t promise safety If you love stories where roma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinful Testament.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

87% User Score Based on 39 reviews

【Beware of telecom fraud and protect your financial security】You arrive at a border region of a certain country, filled with anticipation to meet your long-time online lover in person. Unexpectedly, you fall victim to a romance scam and are kidnapped to “Eden,” a sinister compound, where you begin a so-called “high-paying” job. You will immerse yourself in the complex interplay of cruelty and temp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Money: Lethal Eden.

Summary For the last four years your mandatory service has seen you training to join the Soulforge Order, the only organisation capable of holding the line against the Exillium; monstrous, otherworldly beasts that have torn a rift in reality and wreak havoc upon Azish. Our world, Azish, was once ruled by all-powerful Gods whose faith has dwindled to only a select few sects still practicing worsh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Soulforge Order.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Experience a colorful farm game inspired by the classics! Train cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ova Magica.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

89% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

Get the incredibly addicting word search game that everyone is talking about! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Word Search.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 467 reviews

Not your average visual novel, Seeds of Chaos is a sexy dark fantasy tale with RPG & Strategy elements. Become an active participant in the story, making choices which impact your experience and shape the direction of the narrative. Seeds of Chaos is a dark fantasy eroge made in Ren'py, inspired by the worldbuilding of Berserk, Dark Souls, The Witcher and other epic fantasy series', as well as th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeds of Chaos.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 175 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

Candleman: The Complete Journey is a unique puzzle platformer, where light is both a welcome ally and a deceptive foe. Take the role of a little candle who can burn for only 10 seconds, and venture through an unsettling darkness of challenging levels with a smooth difficulty curve. Use your wits to overcome obstacles based on the mechanics of light and shadow, while exploring a wide range of encha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candleman: The Complete Journey.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 5,758 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadwarden.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 120 reviews

The city of Stalagshire exists as a haven to both humans and dragons alike. To Rimentus, a young dragon hatched within the city, it is the only home he has ever known. Beneath its peaceful facade however, simmering unrest has slowly begun to boil over. When Stalagshire's Festival of Peace is interrupted by arson and the destruction of Caketropolis - the city's first interspecies cafe - all preten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Caketropolis.

Last Update: 07/01/22 On the island of Havertou, citizens often fall into three categories or slip into the cracks between them.  The Surveillance Taskforce, the island's long-time law enforcement, is dedicated to protecting their normal, everyday citizens from harm at the hands of radical and violent Divinus, as well as protecting the cordial members of the gifted race safe from backlash at the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Spirited.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

94% User Score Based on 4,792 reviews

In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious shadow engulfs everything. Darkness always approaches from the left, and with each movement or action you take, the void creeps ever closer. Forced to run right, you'll encounter any number of monsters, allies, thieves and shops on your desperate journey t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Way Heroics.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 1,700 reviews

A game designed to help improve mental well-being by helping players build a daily habit of meditation. Every day you meditate, the game world grows and transforms. Build resilience to stress, experience calm and relaxation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playne.

Ninelives is an Interactive Fiction game that is still in development! It originally started in ChoiceScript and is currently being moved to Twine. Summary: Your life is complicated. You've recently lost your job, you have parents who may or may not hate you for reasons you're not clear on, and your brother refuses to leave you alone no matter how you feel about it. But things could be worse. And,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninelives.

Silver Creek Town is an AI-driven social mystery game set in a quiet, mysterious town where characters can talk, follow, meet, and respond to the player in natural ways. You enter Silver Creek as an outsider and begin to explore a living social world. Speak with residents, invite characters to follow you through town, bring NPCs into new situations, and watch conversations unfold between them. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Creek Town.

I am active on Tumblr! Next in Line on Tumblr Chapter 2, Part 1 is now out!! Last updated: August 3rd, 2023 Please add Next in Line to your itch.io collection! The game will be free. Always. Next in Line will be rated Mature. Player discretion is advised. Please do not play or  Put your health first! Message me, comment, or ask on Tumblr/Discord if you need any clarification on content and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next in Line.

Everything was normal. Until it wasn't. You wake up, surrounded by the gray stone walls. First, you need to survive. And it isn't as easy as you would have imagined. The world around is bizarre and very much not your own. You eventually get out of the accursed labyrinth, but the mystery around your appearance in this place only thickens. What path will you choose when faced with the countle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

95% User Score Based on 177 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. With no dialogue to distract, every moment speaks directly to the heart, making it accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds. A warm and poetic journey to rediscover wonder. An animated film you can play! A runaway boy meets a fragile fawn. Experience their silent bond th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer & Boy.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Game IntroductionA long time ago, I came across a comic filled with inside jokes from the game design industry. It depicted a scenario where the player was given two choices—A and B, each representing a different door. Yet, no matter which one you picked, both led to the exact same path. Later, I often heard people say that games should better reflect the realities of life—if you choose one perso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Touch.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 305 reviews

Card Survival: Fantasy Forest is a card-based deep survival simulator and the next installment in the Card Survival Series. Experience what life would be like in the primordial forests of old. Carve out a home in a world teeming with beasts, spirits and monsters - where humans have yet to find their place. Key Features: Simple but deep System: A deep and detailed survival simulator in a v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Survival: Fantasy Forest.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

94% User Score Based on 119 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3690750/ GET IT ON STEAM VOICE ACTING AND GRAPHIC NOVEL UPDATE IS HERE NOW! Once Upon A Mind: A Little Too Friendly A short, story-driven psychological horror experience Emily, 23, moves to Brooklyn in search of a fresh start her own space, her own life. The apartment is cozy, the landlady is kind, and the small café around the corner offers her a quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 7,282 reviews

Spoiler Warning: This game contains major spoilers for The Witness. The game assumes that you have previously played and learned every mechanic (excluding the hidden ones) in The Witness. The 12th WitCup took place on May 14, 2022. The problem was given by @Leaving Leaves. The goal of the puzzle is to understand the structure of a seemingly complicated configuration of elements from The Witness, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WitCup 12.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 554 reviews

Love, Ghostie is a cozy management game with tons of wholesome romance! As a cute ghost in a manor, it's your job to set up residents and help them find love!What romances will you create?A single playthrough will be 3-6 hours depending on how much you want to spend experimenting with different couples versus immediately pairing the couples you want. You can pair up 6 couples per playthrough, whic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love, Ghostie.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

90% User Score Based on 145 reviews

Whimel Academy is a slow-paced time manager set at a fantastical school for witches, wizards, and budding mages. You’ll explore the campus, attend classes in subjects like herbology and potion-making, meet new friends, and maybe find a romantic connection. Extracurriculars remain an integral part of life at Whimel Academy. Explore part-time jobs around campus to earn money and stat poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimel Academy.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 51%Based on 5 reviews

Turnip social simulator If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minabo: A Walk Through Life.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fernweh Saga: Book One.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Before the Green Moon is a farming / life simulation game set in a unique science fiction world. Explore a small community at the base of a space elevator during the days and seasons leading up to your departure for the moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before The Green Moon.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Shoujo City is a dating simulator game, set in virtual 3D Tokyo and focused on anime and otaku culture. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoujo City.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

96% User Score Based on 360 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

One Day, One Life.Sumire is an indie narrative adventure game about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sumire.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

86% User Score Based on 1,306 reviews

RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a miriad ways! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Wizard.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

67% User Score Based on 113 reviews

Flamberge is an RPG at heart. Players will control many different characters with different abilities and strengths. However, the main gameplay feature of Flamberge is simultaneous turns. Players plan out multiple movements and attacks at once, and the turn is resolved at the same time as the enemy. The player must anticipate enemy actions in order to win. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLAMBERGE.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 2,108 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackout Club.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, music

94% User Score Based on 100 reviews

The Walking Dead: Season Two, a five-part game series that continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad. Many months have passed since the events seen in Season One of The Walking Dead, and Clementine is searching for safety. But what can an ordinary child do to stay aliv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Dead: Season 2.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 550 reviews

"Open Sorcery" is a game about technology, magic and becoming a person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Open Sorcery.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 460 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

Insurmountable is a strategic adventure game with roguelike elements, in which you have to overcome a dangerous randomly generated mountain. Confront the differing terrains as a lonely mountaineer and make your way through Ice, Snow and Stone. Use items to keep up your steadily sinking stats, while making your way up and down the insurmountable heights. The dynamic and ever-changing weather system… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insurmountable.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 123 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Parallax is a first-person puzzle game with two overlapping worlds. Weave back and forth between black and white as you try to be in the right place, in the right dimension, at the right time. Use switches, boosters and gravity to help you reach the exit. Can you conquer every mind-bending level? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parallax.

Game DescriptionYou got a job as a security guard in a women's only residence! With nowhere else to go, you, Joo Jihyuk, start working as the only security guard at the Serena Villa, a women's only residence. However, oddities arise in the apartment from your very first day on the job. Despite the initial backlash of the residents who didn't want a male security guard, you still work hard … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Serena Villa Files.

Your cozy life in New Orleans is about to come crashing down. You are the child and heir to the illustrious Almonáster y Roxás family, infamous for their monopoly on all dealings with the supernatural in 1890s Louisiana. Your youth was spent wanting for nothing— being waited on hand and foot, and kneeling among the reeds of New Orleans’ swamps, catching dragonflies. But, as you would quickly c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunting Shadows.

Dive in Love VR is a PCVR romance visual novel where you meet three Korean girls face-to-face. Built with motion-captured body movement, natural facial expressions, lip-sync animation, 4K textures, and physics simulation to make each character feel close and alive in VR. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DiveInLoveVR.