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A city that records everything can still erase a person Dependent State: The Last Witness is a single-player narrative action-adventure set in a near-future digital city-state, combining story-driven investigation, environmental exploration, dialogue choices, parkour, and close-quarters combat. You play as 24-year-old Chen Yufei, a “sleeper” temporarily activated by Konggang's covert security app… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dependent State: The Last Witness.

A protocol is born at the centre of a crisis. Ever since, everyone has been interpreting it.North Bay Protocol is a single-player narrative strategy game about AI governance. Respond to crises, allocate limited resources, and face the delayed consequences of your decisions across three connected chapters. There are no perfect answers, and every compromise changes the future North Bay will leave be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to North Bay Protocol.

You wake up in a storage room full of crates. Your optics flicker online. Your chassis responds to commands you don’t remember learning. A door stands ahead. On your chest: MR-013 - numbers scratched out, an E spray-painted over it. The ship you are on, the Kopernik, is silent. Its AI is not. Something is wrong with it. And something is wrong with you. Somewhere, a voice is calling your nam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MR.E.

Insomnia Club is a dark, grounded emotional visual novel about early-adult confusion, social issues, intimacy, and self-identity. You play as a long-term insomniac employee whose life gradually slips out of control as reality tightens around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insomnia Club.

Morhval: Ravenglaire is a dark fantasy text RPG focused on exploration, character building, turn-based combat, and decisions with lasting consequences. You are eighteen years old when hunger reaches your home. With little more than a weapon, a few supplies, and your own judgment, you leave for Ravenglaire: a fractured province of closed gates, frightened villages, old powers, desperate families, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morhval: Ravenglaire.

Fate Observer: Selective Mutism is a single-player interactive visual novel centered on branching worldlines, character-driven relationships, and mystery. You play as Gu Yan, moving through a story where every choice can lead you toward different relationships, different consequences, and different endings. Along the way, you will meet the same key characters under changing circumstances, build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 命运观测:选择性缄默.

In a dark medieval world inspired by real French historical places, you play as a survivor marked by an attack that destroyed his past. Years later, you are recruited into the guard of the Château de l’Arthaudière. Your role seems simple : control who enters and leaves. But behind every face, there may be a lie. Behind every traveler, there may be a threat. And behind every decision, the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doorkeeper.

Blood Without a Name is a voice-acted dark fantasy political life simulation about inheritance, legitimacy, family cruelty, and what power does to those who survive long enough to wield it. You are Darian Veyrath, heir to an island lordship sustained by vineyards, grain, shipping, and obligations older than the family that rules it. Darian’s inheritance is legally secure but personally precarious… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Without a Name.

A Text-Driven AVG Set in a Republican-Era Espionage World Set inside a government bureau during a chaotic era of modern Chinese history, the game blends undercover work, intelligence gathering, inspections, screening, and internal power struggles. It focuses on survival and identity manipulation under an oppressive bureaucratic system. On the surface, you are an ordinary clerk. In truth, you stand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Over Fog City.

Human worth is measured by reputation.Once, everyone was talking about you. Then they forgot you. When your reputation score dropped to zero, the Ministry of Social Harmony sent you to an isolated container suspended above the ocean. In this world, visibility is a person's most valuable asset. When attention fades, so does reputation. Those whose reputation reaches zero are removed from society. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RepCell.

Last Light: SurvivalThe world didn’t end because of zombies. It ended because of a secret. Last Light: Survival is a first-person, open-world survival game where every decision matters — including the ones you try to hide. WHAT IS LAST LIGHT: SURVIVAL?Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, Last Light: Survival focuses on atmosphere, player freedom, and long-term survival. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light: Survival.

SAFEHAVEN is a psychological survival horror set in an isolated post‑war bunker. As its caretaker, you must manage scarce resources, welcome mysterious guests, and make decisions that may save your life… or cut it short. Every guest arrives with their own story, motives, and secrets. Some seek shelter. Others may pose a threat. It’s your responsibility to judge who belongs inside — and who should… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safehaven.

The Utopian Project is a narrative-driven science fiction experience set in a future shaped by ambition, loss, and forbidden knowledge. Long after humanity attempted to engineer a perfect world, the remnants of that experiment still remain—silent facilities, abandoned technology, and unanswered questions scattered across distant environments. What was meant to save humanity may have changed it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE UTOPIAN PROJECT.

OUTBREAK‍ A Father and His 14-Year-Old Son Developing a Game from Cuba Before anything else, we want to be completely transparent. Outbreak is being developed in Cuba by only two people: a father and his 14-year-old son. We are not a studio. We do not have investors. We do not have a development team. This project is built using pre-made and marketplace assets acquired from various platforms, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OutBreak: The Last Survivor.

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.

THE SAME NUMBER BELONGS TO TWO LIVES You are Administrator 089. Your predecessor, Aster Vey, vanished after discovering that the same citizen number had been assigned to different people across the water, ration, and medicine ledgers. The Council gives you Vey's desk, a cracked seal, and thirty files that refuse to stay closed. Every order can protect a person, preserve the system, or turn an exc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOSSIER 089.

THE FARM OF THE LIVING is a dark, text-based interactive adventure where your choices dictate the thin line between survival and ruin. The winter is coming, the silos are burning, and the dead are gathering outside the walls. As the First Ranger of the last agricultural sanctuary, you are responsible not only for defending the gates, but for holding a fracturing community together. Will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Farm of the Living.

Game Overview​"Dark Eyes: The Narcotic Operation”, linked to the hit TV series "扫毒风暴", is an immersive narrative game. In 1988's Wanbei, thick with humid heat and latent danger, you embody Lin Qiangfeng, alias "A Gu", infiltrating drug lord——Boss Tiger to bring him to justice, Tiger may seem like the one in charge here, but in reality, there are other forces watching covet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Narcotic Operation.

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

HiThis game is solo developed by myself. So if you encounter any issues, bugs or translation errors, please contact me via discussions or email (you can find my contact email in the Steam Support or setting page within the game). Thx~ About the GameYou are a guard appointed by His Majesty, partnering with an imp to post bounties and send heroes to investigate strange occurrences and deal with mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A guard walks into a tavern.

NOTE: ROOTWOVEN is only on start of it's journey. We're developing the game with support of community. Your messages, game time and input allows us to make the game we dream about. Thank you for support and understanding. We hope our transparency through the whole development, will give you as much joy as we have. We're starting Kickstarter soon, join us early to get access to new content first!  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rootwoven.

We are currently in Early Development. Features, visuals, and content are still evolving as we continue building the world of Maji. Step into the city of Neo-Bandung, a place where modern life stands side by side with ancient spiritual forces. Dark spirits known as Dzinis have begun appearing more frequently, threatening civilians and pushing local militias to their limits. You play as Suaka, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVAKA: Lost Legends.

A Medieval Fantasy of Heroism, Sacrifice, and the Cost of Doing what is RightWhen a young village girl named Hinkle enters the service of Sir Gilkrist of Lothellae, she is eager to leave behind her life of poverty and abuse. Until she is drawn into a war she cannot escape. Cities burn, ancient powers stir, and a darkness long hidden begins to surface. Alongside new companions, Hinkle must naviga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maidendawn: A Heroine's Tale.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

The outside world is no longer fit to live in, and there is only one place that can protect people: the bunker. Become its overseer and take responsibility for difficult choices: saving or rejecting, sharing or denying, trusting or defending. There’s nothing but chaos outside, and each knock on the door may mean salvation or destruction. Your choices will decide the fate of the bunker’s inhabitant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underchoice.

The English version is currently in development, but a demo version is available to play. “Mr. Admin... do you remember who you are?” I’m Parker Klein, Executive Officer of Division 2 at ZF Corporation.   You’re the Head of Development in Division 1 — though after that little ‘incident’ a few years back, I hear some of your memories got scrambled. I’ll keep this brief. Three years ago, E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal ONE.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

81% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Despite the chains around your wrists, this story is yours. You are the decision-maker. Freedom reaches out to you : you shall rise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen.

About This Game Velvet Emergency is a tense, choice-driven visual novel set during one disastrous night inside an elite riverfront restaurant. You play as Lera, a waitress working a closed political dinner at Velvet. The guests are powerful, the phones are confiscated, the cameras are off, and private security has locked the room while a hidden USB recording becomes the center of a scandal. Then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velvet Emergency.

A NARRATIVE EXPERIENCE WHERE EVERY CHOICE MATTERSNew Elysium is an interactive drama in which you play as Zoé, a young girl discovering the strange world of an island praised for its perfection. Through her eyes, her emotions, and her decisions, you explore a heartfelt story where every choice can shape your path. A UTOPIAN ISLAND… AT FIRST GLANCECut off from the rest of the world, New Elysium is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Elysium.

About the GameBody found. Two missing. Detective Malinowski hears what others miss. Atmospheric noir detective adventure (~2–3 hours of tense investigation you can complete in one sitting). Step into the shoes of Detective Malinowski, a seasoned investigator drawn into a case that hits dangerously close to home. What begins as routine police work in a shadowy city quickly turns into a personal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Malinowski The Truth Will Be Revealed.

Immerse yourself in a world where hope battles against the abyss of catastrophe, and discover a story that could change the fate of the main character. Explore the post-Soviet space, which has turned into a single gloomy place where anomalies violate the laws of physics and reality.| The main character, Voila, a stalker with a difficult fate, seeks to unravel the mystery of his wife's disappearanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burned One.

If you had the superpower of infinite respawns/time travel... What would YOU use it for? Foresee the future, and save the world? All-in lottery, and get rich overnight? Or… Use this power… To date SIX girlfriends at the same time! You have what it takes to be a perfect playboy. But you've also stepped into the trap of fate. A bad choice could lead you to death. Luckily, your power is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我只是想让她们都幸福.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Post-War Dreams is a 2.5-D Action/Rpg set in the wasteland of USA, plagued with constant war. You must brave heavily armed militia, lawless gangs, dangerous streets, desolate buildings and underground bunkers on your quest to escape this post-apocalyptic wasteland alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post War Dreams.

The world has fallen. Civilization is gone. You are reborn into a zombie-infested wasteland, carrying memories of your past life. This time, every choice you make will shape a different outcome. In a world stripped of order and resources, survival is not just about fighting the undead — it's about navigating trust, betrayal, and the limits of human morality. GameplayQTE — React or Die At crit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Reckoning: Reborn.

1. Top Hook End Days of Alpha A gripping post-apocalyptic BL visual novel where survival meets forbidden romance. Fight zombies, scavenge resources, and fall in love with rugged survivors in a world gone to hell. Multiple endings, steamy 18+ scenes, and deep emotional bonds await. In the ruins of civilization, You must choose who to trust... and who to love. Will you build a future with one man,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Days Alpha.

Take on the role of a young prince or princess from the Star Empire, sent to Earth on a mission of peace. With centuries of mistrust threatening to shatter delicate negotiations, you must forge new bonds, navigate political intrigue, and uncover hidden truths that span light-years. Voices: From the Stars is a story-rich visual novel where every choice you make can tip the balance between war and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voices: From the Stars.

THIS PROJECT AND ALL FUTURE UPDATES HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DETAILS.ROADMAP:So far: -Prologue(Completed) -Chapter 1(Completed) -Chapter 2(Completed) -The Western Dream(Completed) -Chapter 3(Under Construction)-Chapter 4(Soon) -Another Dream(Soon) -Chapter 5(Soon) -Chapter 6(Soon) -Another Dream(Soon) -Finale(Soon) Shape the Story w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Music at the end of the World.

Under the Heavens is a choice-driven narrative RPG set in China’s Warring States period. Rise from a nameless soldier to a legendary general through decisions with permanent consequences. Death is final. History remembers only the survivors. Choose your banner. Fight in its name until the war ends or you do. Every campaign is a series of assignments, skirmishes, and battles. Each turn of the page… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under the Heavens: Warring States Saga.

A signal lost in the darkAfter Silence is a 2D isometric sci-fi survival adventure set on a remote colony world locked in an endless night. You wake after a failed orbital descent with damaged systems, low oxygen, and no contact with Earth. The colony below has been silent for decades. Its roads are broken, its relays are dead, and the people who remain have learned to live without answers. Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Silence.

The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake is a story driven tactical RPG that brings a long cherished SRPG classic back to life. Set in a vast fantasy world shaped by ancient wars and fragile alliances, the game weaves together turn based tactical combat and character focused storytelling, where every decision carries weight. Originally released over two decades ago, The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake earn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake.

Apocalyptic LoveSurviving with my best friend's mom in the underground. A visual novel about forbidden love at the end of the world. When the world collapses, rules no longer matter... except the one you should never have broken. A strange event buries the city and turns everything into an intricate, deadly underground labyrinth. You find yourself trapped with Nicole, the woman you should nev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic Love.

In 1928, jazz, bootleg booze, and gunfire rule Ashford. Before the drumbeat even stops at the Blue Moon Speakeasy, the owner lies dead in a pool of blood. A lounge singer with smeared lipstick stands over the body, gun in hand, while a booze-soaked detective just wants to close the case as quickly as possible. Dragged into this web of lust, deceit, and death are Zack Brennan, a broke private inves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAZE IN SHADOWS.

Every system has an owner. Every owner leaves a weakness. Signal Drift is a command-driven hacking sim wrapped in a dark, adult CRT-noir thriller. Take contracts inside SignalOS, a fictional desktop of terminals, files, tools, encrypted mail, volatile markets, and occupied IRC rooms. Clients give you a target, not the truth. To finish the job, you will have to discover hosts, identify services, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signal Drift.

Chrongrid is an AI-driven narrative orchestration engineChrongrid is not a chatbot, not a visual novel, and not a menu of branching choices. It is a machine that runs stories — separating a narrative's skeleton from its flesh, each playing its own role. The author writes the blueprint — defining the world, the characters, the destinies. The Chrongrid engine sets the blueprint in motion — orchestr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrongrid.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

DEMO VERSION. Pixel-art judgment game about trust and paranoia. Interrogate arrivals, scan for symptoms, and make moral calls as a guard. Let them in, turn them away, or stop the threat. Randomized traits, scarce tools, authoritarian regime, multiple endings. Steampage coming out SOON! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/4133660/ THIS IS A DEMO VERSION OF THE FULL GAME. What's included in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get In Get Out.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

"Sorry! I Surrounded By Beauty" is a full-motion live-action interactive video dating simulation game. As the protagonist, Chen Mo, you are a young and promising individual in the early stages of your career. However, you face unexpected professional setbacks and the emotional entanglements that follow. You will encounter beauties with distinct personalities, joining them to uncover the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorry! I surrounded beauty!.

"The invisible us" is a full-motion video live-action mystery deduction game. Players assume the role of the male protagonist, Song Wufei, whose troubled upbringing has shaped him into a timid and evasive individual. After entering high school, he becomes a target of systematic bullying by school bullies. Just as the protagonist feels utterly helpless, a courageous female classmate steps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 看不见的我们.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

46% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Accused of espionage against their own country, the pure and noble sisters Silas and Leila Nanashiel find themselves imprisoned without a fair trial. Leila gets sentenced to death for the alleged crime, her execution set to be carried out within merely a month. Only her sister Silas can save her from this fate, by breaking Leila out of prison. However, in order to gather information for th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakthru.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Friendly Reminder: 1.The gaming progress record from the Demo cannot be synchronized to the official game. 2.The story content in 4K DLC is identical to the base version, the only difference is image quality . Please download according to your actual needs. About This GameIf you had the power to change the past, what would you most want to do? … There are many imperfect things in this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Lovecraftian survival horror game with unique 2D art, a disturbing story, and complex base management. Gather resources, carefully plan your expeditions and explore the world of madness as you struggle to keep your humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Sanity.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

61% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 16 reviews

A survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world with a strong narrative. Every choice has consequences : where will yours take you? ​ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashwalkers.