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Chapter 2 is released! In the underworld kingdom, where demons fight for survival against the abyssal monsters, you are just an Oracle. In the distant past the Oracles were at the top of the demonic hierarchy, but those golden days are long gone. You did what you were most afraid to do and now sit under arrest in the royal palace. When the Abyss sends you a vision of a terrible disaster that wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abyssal Song.

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.

Second act of the fantasy, adventure, and love story influenced by the Guanche culture where you will navigate a fantasy world and face the destiny that the gods have chosen for you and your loved ones. Synopsis You find yourself in an unknown world. With time and powerful sources against you, you and your friends rush to end the corrupted cycle once and for all. However, a new setback … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants Of The Past - Act 2.

Those Long Dead is a medieval fantasy interactive fiction story, with angelic imagery and themes worked in, and a focus on romance. It is rated 18+ for depictions of swearing, potential sexual themes, violence, and death. More warnings may be added as development goes on. Summary. Three generations. That's how long it's been since this kingdom was conquered. In a time of great upset, the First … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Long Dead.

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.

“May God… grant you likewise the gift of surpassing in knightly excellence all the knights living today. And much of your fate I know.”  The Red and White Knight is an Interactive Fiction heavily based on Medieval Arthurian Literature, especially the Vulgate Cycle, where you play as Lancelot Du Lac from his beginnings as a knight to his death “Then there appeared the White Knight who was beari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red and White Knight.

Godeater. Kingslayer. The Welsh Dragon. You had many names, but which one truly fit you?  As the illegitimate child of Lord Uther Pendragon,  your existence was often clouded in mystery, even hidden completely from text. However with the fall of the Pendragon household, your lineage rose to power. Arthur le Fay, your older brother, is now king. In a comedic turn of events, you are too.  Sort of. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bateleur.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

"How to Sing to Open Your Heart" is a fully voiced romantic otome visual novel. Can the cat-eared princess' song rescue her people and find true love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Sing to Open Your Heart.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

99% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Girls.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Are you worthy of the throne? Or do your siblings deserve it more than you do? What kind of heir will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sword of Rhivenia.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Become the greatest of the goblin merchants in this gaslamp faery-tale! Buy and sell secrets and memories! Trade in time, shadows, and stranger things! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faerie's Bargain: The Price of Business.

⚠️ 18+ DARK FANTASY HORROR ⚠️ Content Warnings: Graphic violence and gore, Body horror, Strong language/profanity, Death and murder, Disturbing imagery, Blood and injury descriptions, Mental health themes, Supernatural horror elements, Substance use, (optional) sexual content. (Please keep in mind this is a very dark story with heavy themes and may not be suitable for everyone!!) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodlines IF.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

A visual novel about a bunny girl, her boyfriend and a rabbit named Tonya. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incelthread.

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.

As the Ocean Lures is an interactive novel about being a Merfolk. You will go on hunts, learn more about humans, and perhaps explore the land above. As the Ocean Lures is a 16+ game with themes that may be triggering to audiences. This includes drowning, murder, death, body horror, dark humor towards death, potential transphobia, and the MC will exhibit sadistic traits with certain choices. This w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As the Ocean Lures.

The Pickup Line Making Love is an erotic choose your own adventure game set in an original fantasy world. Play through a day in the life of a half-orc alchemist named Arnan as he prepares to open  his sordid shop of spell components in a once-sleepy town. He'll do anything to ensure the success of this newest venture and is still recovering from the latest deal he made to do just that.  Explore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Making Love (And Other Alchemical Components).

The Empress is dead.  The Throne is free for the taking. The Sovereign's Ring is an 18+ dark fantasy interactive fiction filled with drama and romance. CONTENT WARNING: The Sovereign's Ring is intended for an 18+ audience. The Sovereign’s Ring contains disturbing/dark subject matter that is not for everyone, such as graphic depictions of violence, gore, death, trauma, sexism, racism, poverty, miso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sovereign's Ring.

CURRENTLY ON HIATUS Out of the Blue is a romance/mystery/fantasy interactive fiction set in Regency Era England for anyone (like me) who is obsessed with Jane Austen and other period dramas, and always dreamed of being transported into that world to find romance and intrigue. Demo: Chapter I | Instagram | Pinterest | Discord | Blog | You are a university student struggling to find the motivation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of The Blue (hiatus).

The former king and queen were murdered in a plot to take over the throne. As the Heir's shadow, it is your responsibility to get the last survivor of the royal bloodline to safety and the only way to do that is to go through The Forest Of The Lost. You remember being told stories about how it came to be and about the people that reside inside of it, but mostly you remember that there are few that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Of The Lost.

THE EIGHT YEARS REVOLUTION You are the young Monarch of Ahabalad, a land of wide deserts and rocky mountains. Or rather, you were, until your people, starving under the rule of the Regent — your uncle, rebelled against your dynasty and started a revolution. To survive, you have to flee your country with the help of your trusted knight, Sir Mansoor, and your tutor, Lady Domara, and take refuge in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eight Years Revolution.

You, a childless monarch, are dying. Without a successor, your kingdom is at risk of descending into chaos. Spend your last days searching for the next ruler of your domain. As you meet people from across your kingdom and beyond, some will seek your help and judgment, while others will try to stir trouble or even seize the throne for themselves. Will you make the right choices? And will you be a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Successor To Your Throne.

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.

This is the third act of a semi-linear slightly dark fantasy and romance interactive story, focused on the relationships and emotional connection between its characters. It is influenced by the Guanche culture, where you'll navigate a fantasy world and face the destiny that the gods have chosen for you and your loved ones. --- What do I mean when I say it's a semi-linear … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants of The Past - Act 3.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A modern corporate slave wakes up to find himself reincarnated as the 100th incarnation of Golden Cicada! Stumbling into the all-female Western Liang Kingdom, he must unravel the earth-shaking conspiracy behind the polluted Mother-Son River while navigating deep emotional bonds with 7 goddess-level characters of distinct personalities—from the powerful and glamorous queen to the vengeance-driven S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIFU Kidnapped! Adventure in the Women's Kingdom.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 95 reviews

A dark yuri visual novel with themes around depression, a hidden magical art, and unexpected love from the depths of grief. As a reserved and unassuming university student in snow-bitten Hokkaido, the personal tragedy which visited Honoka Asakawa would lead to her experimentation in a magical art thought long-lost — blood magic. Unexpectedly able to visit the sealed world of Meiji-era Sapporo, Ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tithe in Blood.

You've probably been there - the holiday family dinner that slowly chips away at your sanity. That kind of awful-but-nostalgic experience, you know? Take a masochistic trip down memory lane and relive all the awkward moments and infuriating relatives in Family Dinner. In this narrative-driven experience, you'll actually get to resolve those unresolved family dramas at the dinner table. But don't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Family Dinner.

COG FORUM                        DEV BLOG                               PATREON For as far back as your memory can stretch, you’ve been running the streets of Lower Cusmo, the underbelly of Hashind’s jewel of a capital city. In these dark corridors, you have grown from a lowly locust, just another street child, into a full-fledged thief belonging to a well-established guild. But things a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honor Amongst Thieves Standard Issue.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Immerse yourself in the world of intrigue and art scandals with Arts&Hearts Academy. You'll shiver but beg for more! A girl from a provincial architecture college dreams of winning a prestigious competition. But everything seems to be against her: hostile competitors, disagreements inside her team, and secrets hidden within the walls of the Architecture Academy. She must uncover the long-forgo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arts & Hearts Academy.

☆彡 ❝keep your heart with me, ❞ Last updated: March 7, 2025 Currently contains Prologue and Chapter 1Word Count: ~13K words without code; ~20K with code Rains in Heaven is a text-based fantasy romance interactive fiction and is free to play on desktop and mobile devices through itch.io. Inspired by kpop boy group NCT Dream’s song of the same name, you embark on a journey with five other characte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rains In Heaven.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, graphics

91% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Rule the galaxy or die trying!You were never meant to be the heir. You were the second child, the pampered princess, busy with your friends and your pet and your collection of beautiful shoes. But then your mother died, your brother the Prince turned traitor, and your father the Emperor disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Now it's up to you to win the Imperial Election and claim the throne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Princess Zorana.

STATUS: In development Last Updated 03/27/2025 Chapter 1 Part 3 Current word count: ~149.5k words Free public side story available to free members on Patreon and Kofi! Features Kieran's POV! Posted for the one year anniversary of the Tumblr intro post. As a note: while the game is playable on mobile, the template I used for the game was designed with desktop in mind. I've updated it (03/29/202… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse IF.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Wishful Journey:Love Across Time is a live action interactive game. You will play the role of a migrant worker who makes wishes to travel back to ancient times and meet various ancient beauties, creating interactive storylines. Any choice you make in the game will trigger different storylines and endings. Enhance your heart rate with beautiful women, search for clues in the game, and bring them al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wishful Journey:Love Across Time.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

You are the sovereign of a town called Mistwinter Bay. The sovereign you create decides the fate of the town and everyone in it. Decide which buildings to build and who gets to live in town. Interact with your townsfolk by sending them on missions or hang out one-on-one. Each character is unique, with their own profession, personal history and strengths and weaknesses. Deal with international poli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mistwinter Bay.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

97% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Can your steam-powered inventions save the ancient Library of Alexandria? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Alexandria.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Will you rise to the heavens when you wield the magic of fallen stars? Call lightning, ride the wind, and raise the dead in this fantasy epic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stars Arisen.

❝ , .❞ You are 3000 years old. More or less. Not like you actually care. You stopped counting ages ago. Your early undead life was preoccupied with other things to the point that you were only happy that the pesky hunters did not find and kill you yet. Your travels bring you to the closest thing you would ever come to the kind of happiness that can shatter bones. And you would gladly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Crimson Strings.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Aureve is an android, content with a life of weaving silk tapestries alongside her master—but when he dies, his family sells her off due to her being a rogue: a self-aware android. Thrown into a new home of refuge for rogues, the newly freed Aureve must find her place amongst them and answer the question once and for all: how does one weave a new identity when the strings to the old have been cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belle Automata: Chronicle I.

Master "ZigZag": A Hardcore Social Media SimulatorThe game features a realistic social media management system. On your main platform, "ZigZag", every piece of content demands careful strategy. You must weigh your talents and skills to select the right niche and style, making crucial decisions across three phases: [Planning], [Production], and [Post-Production]. Keep a close e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B面人生：存在的重量 Life:Reboot.

You didn’t expect your first job to be in the afterlife… but here you are. In Death’s Intern, you step into the role of a newly hired clerk in the Department of Final Judgement. Your job? Review soul case files, interview the recently deceased, and decide where they’ll spend all of eternity. No pressure. Combining choose your own adventure storytelling, dark humor, and corporate satire, every d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death's Intern.

开发自述An AVG gala game that incorporates political intrigue and combat. The primary gameplay revolves around advancing the AVG storyline, incorporating elements like item search and exploration. As the plot progresses, we encounter battles and mysterious events at key junctures. Through different narrative choices, we can enhance our protagonist's stats, which must meet specific requirements to clea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我主沉浮-Master of Fate's Tides.

The Kingdom of Thestria is ruled by one of the most tyrannical leaders in its recorded history, a man known to his people as The Iron King. You just know him as Father. Rebels grow in number daily, destabilizing the kingdom and tempting foreign invasion, while disgruntled nobles threaten civil war. With your coming-of-age ceremony just around the corner, everyone wants something from you, the only… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Iron King's Heir.

You couldn't believe your luck. Your first time visiting Canada and you find a dead body! And to make matters worse, you have to deal with an arrogant bastard who treats you like some airhead. With emotions running high, you deny the chemistry between you and the Agent, not willing to admit that you find them as attractive. A serial killer is on the loose. With three women brutally murdered, perh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscured Truth.

Join Our Community! About the Game - Your Reign, Your Rules - Every choice you make defines your legacy and the fate of your Kingdom...  - Recruit eccentric Knights - Manage a court of unpredictable heroes with big egos and even bigger problems.  - Manage Your Round Table - Send Knights on quests where success or disaster hinges on your judgment.  - Bend Time and Tempt Fate - Rewind … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sovereign Tower.

What’s in Spirit Talk?If you’re looking for heart-warming stories and a cozy environment, you’ve just found your game! More than 5 stories where you’ll meet +10 characters in a fantasy setting. LGTBIQA+ friendly. Each story has multiple endings, so… You’ll read them again and again! Potion crafting. Spirit communication in a warming and cozy environment. (Yes, it’s possible!) Join J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Talk - Cozy Visual Novel.

SYNOPSISAfter a break-up turns your world inside out, you return home for Christmas hoping the change in scenery will give you space to mend a broken heart.  Instead, the universe serves up: a charged encounter with your estranged first love, an unexpected visit from the ex you haven't quite gotten over, and an undeniable connection with the musician-next-door.  As the clock counts down to midni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merry Crisis.

"In this world, there are things you shouldn't do, yet you can, and things you can do, yet you shouldn't." When an elegant vampire and a clumsy witch suddenly burst into your peaceful life, how will you, an ordinary person, get along with them? During this brief but precious time living together, you will share a life full of joy, fun, and unexpected moments. Whether it's going out sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Brief Eternity.

A semester lasts 30 days. Every day brings choices—attend club meetings, wander the city, or share quiet moments after class. As the Witch, you’re tasked with stealing hearts to survive… but what if the hearts you steal change your own? Each character has their own story arc: Caramel Clementine, the elegant fashion leader hiding her insecurities behind a smile. Leon Chay, the energetic athlet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Stealer.

It's the 80s and perms, leg warmers and acid washed jeans are everywhere. In the midst of all this lies Verbena, a small town in North Carolina where nothing is as it seems. As the new kid in town it's difficult to get along with people, especially when nobody seems to acknowledge what's actually going on behind the scenes. It all hits a breaking point when one of your classmates is murdered. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verbena: Tales Of Growing Up.

Hong Kong, 1956. You came here bright and joyful, following your husband from Scotland to his post on Hong Kong island. Months later, you are bloodied, cold, starving, lost in Kowloon. Missing posters bearing your face fray at the edges and you don’t recognise yourself anymore. When you smell blood - a potential meal - you find a local on the verge of death. After feeding on his attackers, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNDYING: Kowloon in Red.

The gods always watched over the peace, order and well-being of people entrusted to them. They followed the pharaoh, who was the embodiment of the Great Ra. Calm reigned for a long time in the lands of prosperous Egypt, until Ay took the throne. His reign was marked by harsh laws, brutal punishments and seas of blood shed in countless wars. So the Kingdom would have drowned in its own suffe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Throne of Egypt.