Games like ARS POETICA

"This Strange Realm Of Mine" is a first-person shooter with elements of poetry and psychological horror. After creating your character and dying, you'll explore your afterlife, meeting various characters and their stories while solving puzzles. Combat includes a variety of weapons to fend off monstrous beings in a universe filled with both beauty and horror. The game also features an original soundtrack.

"Over The Hills And Far Away" is a visual novel set during the War of 1812, where a wounded British soldier, William Aubrey, finds himself sheltering in a barn with a Shawnee girl named Mai. The game features a full-length story, beautiful artwork, and an original orchestral soundtrack, allowing players to experience the colonial-era world of the Northwest Territory.

"Because We’re Here - Act I" is a bittersweet otome dating sim set in a First World War-inspired setting. As neurotic Postal Corps volunteer Elfriede Rauss, navigate the chaos of the front lines while encountering an unexpected challenge: love. This anti-war epic features 20 original CG art pieces and introduces 11 main characters, offering a wide array of potential romantic interests.

"Kentucky Route Zero" is a single-player Point and Click Thriller game that features an intriguing magical realist story set in Kentucky's secret highway. The game is visually striking with experimental electronic art and cinematic visuals, accompanied by a haunting electronic score and bluegrass standards. With charming and humorous characters, the game tells a wholesome story but can be quite grinding at times.

"The Endless Empty" is a first-person exploration game set in a desolate, surreal world. Play as an unnamed protagonist searching for answers and uncovering the mysteries of a long-abandoned civilization. Featuring atmospheric visuals, minimalist narrative, and a haunting soundtrack, unravel a thought-provoking and enigmatic journey.

"11-11 Memories Retold" is a narrative-driven adventure game that explores the lives of two soldiers during World War I. Navigate the war-torn landscapes of the Western Front as you uncover their individual stories, and experience the emotional impact of war. This game features stunning visuals and a moving orchestral score, immersing you in a poignant and unforgettable journey.

"What Comes After" is a short narrative game that explores themes of love, regrets, and self-acceptance. As you ride a train filled with souls heading to the afterlife, you'll have conversations with a variety of passengers and help the main character, Vivi, find herself. With its heartwarming story, light-hearted tone, and colorful art style, this game is a touching tribute to learning to love oneself.

The Path is a horror game based on Little Red Riding Hood, where six sisters must journey through a forest to their sick grandmother's house while staying on the path. However, the game encourages players to break rules and explore, resulting in different outcomes and experiences. It's a game about making choices, accepting consequences, and embracing life, even if it means accepting death.

Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure exploring a secret highway beneath Kentucky, where strange yet familiar characters navigate surreal landscapes. The story follows an aging delivery driver and other quirky inhabitants as they confront mystery, loss, and the grip of a hidden power company. Its atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack create a dreamlike journey through twilight and shadow.

"Alone With You" is a sci-fi romance adventure game where you, the last surviving member of a doomed space colony, spend your days with interactive holograms of your deceased crew members. Throughout the game, you must uncover the cause of the colony's destruction while also forming meaningful bonds with your companions. With stunning visuals and a gripping narrative, "Alone With You" is a thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and survival.