Games like Before They Catch Us

"The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales" is an adventure game where Etienne Quist, a convicted writer, must steal legendary artifacts from various books to regain his freedom. Each book world has unique rules and challenges, and Quist can persuade, deceive, or combat inhabitants to achieve his goals. Joined by a sentient caged page, Quist explores and reshapes stories in diverse settings like medieval prisons and futuristic spaceships .

Eternal Threads is a first-person puzzle game centered around time manipulation and choice. As an operative, you're tasked with preventing a fatal house fire in 2015 by altering the choices made by the housemates in the week leading up to it. With the ability to explore and change events in any order, your decisions will shape the course of events and outcomes.

"The Pale Beyond" is a narrative-driven horror adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of a ghost ship, the HMS Eidolon, and its crew. Through environmental storytelling, puzzles, and interactions with supernatural entities, players must navigate the ship's dark past and their own sanity. The game features a unique art style that enhances the eerie atmosphere and adds to the tension as players delve deeper into the secrets of the cursed vessel.

"Roadwarden" is a single-player fantasy RPG with a gripping plot, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals. As a brave traveler, embark on a dangerous journey to explore a mysterious peninsula, connect isolated villages, and reveal secrets while fighting off supernatural enemies. With plenty of humor, a wonderful atmosphere, and high replayability, this game offers an unforgettable experience for any RPG fan.

"Backbone" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a phenomenal story and impressive graphics, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack. As raccoon detective Howard Lotor, you'll explore a dystopian Vancouver full of anthropomorphic animals while unraveling a deeply personal narrative. The game boasts a dense atmosphere, emotional depth, and engaging dialogues, however, it has low replayability, is grind-heavy, and has some bugs.

Major/Minor is a single-player Horror Role Playing game with a gripping story and stunning visuals. As a winner of a contest, you tour with a pop idol, but when mysterious deaths start to occur, you become embroiled in a political battle and tasked with uncovering the truth. Dive into a dark world and uncover the connection to another realm, playing the crucial role of duration between two realities.

The Horror at Highrook is a cosmic horror adventure where you lead a team of occult investigators searching for a missing noble family. Manage your crew’s skills, health, and hidden ambitions while crafting tools, potions, and dark rituals through eight chapters of twisted, atmospheric storytelling. Face ancient horrors, uncover secrets, and survive relentless, supernatural threats.

"Between Horizons" is a 2.5D pixel art adventure game set aboard the Zephyr, humanity's first generation ship. As Stella, the Chief of Security, you must investigate a conspiracy that threatens the ship's mission and social order. With a branching narrative and semi-open world, this game offers increased player agency in the investigation process and challenges players to make tough decisions that will question their moral compass.

"This Bed We Made" is a narrative-driven RPG set in the low fantasy world of Orience. Players assume the role of a mercenary captain, navigating complex relationships and making difficult moral choices in a story that explores themes of power, loyalty, and consequence. With a focus on branching dialogue and multiple endings, each playthrough offers unique experiences and replayability.

In "Tails Noir," play as raccoon detective Howard Lotor and investigate a personal story in a dystopian, animal-inhabited Vancouver. Inspired by film noir, sci-fi, and existential philosophy, this narrative-driven adventure offers thought-provoking dialogues and immersive exploration, challenging your perspective on personhood amidst an inevitable end.