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Games like Bungou Catharsis 文豪カタルシス

Games like Bungou Catharsis 文豪カタルシス

Games like Bungou Catharsis 文豪カタルシス

Looking for games like Bungou Catharsis 文豪カタルシス? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a romance, mystery, anime and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Samurai Love Ballad Song of Radiance, Made Marion or Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves.

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  1. In the war-torn Sengoku Era. To save your brother's life, you go to serve at the castle. But...who would await you there but the samurai who would stop at nothing to rule Japan...! Though both of you know death is waiting... The love stories that will turn the tides of history...all start with you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Love Ballad Song of Radiance.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    EARLY ACCESS: Made Marion has been released in Early Access! Currently Robin Hood, Little John, and Will, the Scarlet Blade's routes are available. Our next route will be Meissa, scheduled for 2026. What do you do when your best isn't good enough? Lady Marion of Glastonbury is going to have to figure that out, and fast. Removed from her position of power and thrust into an unwanted arrang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Made Marion.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, emotional
    87% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    In the not so distant past, the Isle of Abbot underwent a mysterious evacuation event. Delve into the secrets of this unsettling place and elicit the girls' tragic fate. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves.

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  4. After a year of bad dates and failed job applications, you've nearly given up on the love story you've always written about. One night, you write your perfect man into a notebook... the next day, he becomes a reality. A romance visual novel about identity and the line between fiction and reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affictionate.

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  5. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    A visual novel of brutal beauty and tragic love. You wake up trapped inside your own dark fantasy, Lion Camel Kingdom. To escape a ten-day demon massacre, you must survive and recover your memories to solve the mystery of a drowned Yangzhou courtesan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City's Fall.

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  6. A sci-fi otome game where your choices shape love — and the future of society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REDLINE — Strings of Fate.

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  7. A visual novel game set in “London at the end of the 19th century” and “modern Tokyo”. The game depicts a love episode between you and a male suspect that “Watson-kun,” the assistant of a famous detective (you), witnesses while investigating a threatening letter sent by Jack the Ripper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 女王蟻のPerfume エピソード0-切り裂きジャックの狂愛-/Queen Ant Perfume Episode0-The Mad Love of Jack the Ripper-.

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  8. This game is a romance visual novel set in China's Warring States period, featuring a female protagonist's perspective. You can unlock different storylines, explore the Warring States period of ancient China, and experience multiple endings and narratives through dialogues and interactions with characters, map exploration, tool collection, and text-based choices. The heroine travels back to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 幻想 · 遇见秦始皇 Fantasy Encountering Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

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  9. Dive into what lies below in “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree” an immersive visual novel where every choice carves a path through a tapestry of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Unravel a story that intertwines destiny, personality, and local folklore About This Game: In “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree, ” you assume the role of a high school student, in a vibrant and dynamic school. Beneath its pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath The Cherry Blossom Tree.

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  10. Become Cleopatra VII in a historical romance visual novel of power, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Reclaim your throne, navigate Rome’s ambitions, and rewrite the fate of Ancient Egypt through your choices If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown of the Nile: Cleopatra's Choice.

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  11. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    It's time to start your new life as a teacher at the local school! ______________________________________ Teachers with Love and Passion is a romantic Otome visual novel set in a private academy where professional and personal boundaries are constantly tested. You step into the role of a new teacher trying to advance your career and deal with unexpected relationships. Who could imagine that such… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teachers. With Love and Passion..

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    80% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Add to Wishlist, begin your Three Kingdoms journey!※To all generals following The Three Kingdoms: Rebirth:We're honored to meet you here! Add to Wishlist and begin your Three Kingdoms journey! About the Game *Special Note: The Three Kingdoms: Rebirth is an interactive live-action adventure game set in a parallel version of the Three Kingdoms. It is an original story and does not involve histori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three Kingdoms: Rebirth.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    93% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    In Lover's Enigma , you investigate your husband's mysterious death while balancing complex relationships and personal trauma. Navigate a web of secrets involving a hidden cult and key characters. Your choices shape the story and lead to multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lover's Enigma.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Scotland, 2020. Alice is a young woman struggling through a painful breakup. Hoping to distract herself with online shopping, she buys a vintage mirror; then whispers begin to echo through her flat. Soon, she discovers that a mysterious figure is trapped inside the mirror, and only she can help them break free by forming a deeper connection. Black nails and lipstick. Theatrical charm wrapped in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saccharine Echo.

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  15. In Destino Indomable, you're the new actress tasked with playing the main character in a telenovela! This is a wild visual novel inspired by the craziest Latin soup operas, filled with humor, drama, romance, horses, handsome men, Spanglish and slaps! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destino Indomable.

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  16. The Dreamwalkers is a 2D Visual Novel/Point-and-Click Adventure Game in which you can project yourself into the world of Dreams. You play Morgan, a student in History of the Arts in Paris, who’s life is about to be turned upside down. Along his journey he will meet new friends, whose fate will be into your hands. Features 5 acts of 45mn each. Perfect for lunch break diversions! Highly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreamwalkers.

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  17. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    OUT OF WATER is a visual novel about survival, myths, love, and choice. In 1 CE Watarholt, a quiet village prepares for winter - until bodies begin to surface. Shape your path through bonds, ancient horrors, and a fading peace. Will you fight, plead, or surrender to the waters? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Water.

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  18. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    First game of a four-part visual novel series. Nerdy Itsuki Ninomae accidentally creates a “digital hypnotism movie.” Showing it to his neighbor causes him to learn her and a classmate’s dark secret, dragging him into the underbelly of society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Border Part I.

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  19. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Frost and Flowers.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Mizuchi 白蛇心傳 is a heartfelt and philosophical yuri visual novel inspired by the Legend of the White Snake and multiple folklores. Follow Linh's journey with a beautiful shape-shifting temptress and a resourceful warrior nun, and experience a story of friendship, love, transformation, and belonging. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mizuchi 白蛇心傳.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    After jointly founding the so-called Space Club, Youichi and his friend Amamiya Ginga, the son of Amamiya Daigo, spent their school days building a rocket -- until one fateful night, a mysterious young girl called Aries crash-lands near them, her memories also lost from the shock of the landing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Himawari: The Sunflower.

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  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    A cyberpunk and solarpunk adventure-romance that explores a world where one side is forever day and the other, night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gilded Shadows.

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  23. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Embark with Heileen in a unforgettable voyage to the New World! Met with old friends, and make new ones. Find romance, avoid dangers and life your life to the fullest! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heileen 1: Sail Away.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 832 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

    Cinders is a mature take on a classic fairytale with a heavy emphasis on player choices and role playing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinders.

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  25. About This GameShow Me Mercy is a mystery otome game that blends crime simulation, investigation, and choice-driven storytelling. Raised in a monastery, your life is thrown into chaos after the disappearance of your closest friend, the closure of your home, and a forced marriage to a powerful Duke. On your wedding night, you uncover a horrifying truth—one that leaves you with only one option. Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 宽恕我(Show me mercy).

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  26. Matchmaking for Ghosts is an atmospheric, character-focused dating sim about love, loss, and unfinished business. Live the story through each ghost, mix and match to uncover surprising chemistry, and gather clues about your otherworldly existence as every choice determines the end of your story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchmaking for Ghosts.

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  27. The newly appointed priest Mior, sent to a desolate village, encounters a mysterious boy named Fei deep in the forest. White hair, red eyes. Smiling in solitude, he felt cold to the touch, yet terrifyingly captivating. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wraith’s Embrace.

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  28. An otome game and romance visual novel. Step into the shoes of the necromancer, Raenelle. Meet a colorful cast of characters, fail to summon the spirits of the dead, unravel mysteries, and maybe — just maybe — fall in love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reanimation Scheme.

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  29. Just Updated Full English voice acting and Vietnamese translation is now available for the demo. About the GameA psychological thriller otome visual novel that blends romance, mystery, and slow-burn horror. Set in a beautifully haunting version of ancient Asia, it invites you to investigate, explore, and survive. The story You awaken in the serene yet unfamiliar Lotus Pavilion, with n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Petals.

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  30. An erotic VISUAL NOVEL featuring HD graphics, steamy ANIMATIONS, and realistic-looking characters. James dares Lily to seduce Melissa at the spa, but she takes things further by surrendering to a hot stranger’s advances in the sauna. Will James welcome his wife’s boldness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuckold Sex: Episode 4.

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  31. Upon the death of the mighty Emperor Osirus, the nation of Tyraca is thrown into chaos. Its former princess, an angel named Zuleika, is now faced with a choice: will she bend to the authority of the new emperor, Osrirus' younger brother, Nefferon; or will she give up her title and leave her old life behind? When a mysterious elven assassin shows up to take her life, she is forced to make a decisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memoirs of an Angel (2010).

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  32. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    After Hours is a choice-driven visual novel that focuses on the best parts of life. An adult visual novel about desire after dark. Navigate relationships, temptation, and betrayal as one night leads to choices that can’t be undone. Your journey will be filled with comedy, drama, and plenty of sex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Hours: Lines of Desire - S1.

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  33. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A cozy, heartwarming visual novel in which you take a familiar face (boy or girl) on a romantic spring festival date. Customize your player character (femme or masc) and play several low-stakes mini games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Valentine Chocolatier.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    You can't save him... but what if you could meet him again? Unquiet Grey is a heartbreaking timeloop visual novel about a troubled young woman and the kind-hearted musician she loves through countless lifetimes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unquiet Grey.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    You’ve become the manager of a brand-new idol group—only to find yourself drowning in romance flags from the start! Love with idols is strictly forbidden. Can you survive this chaotic, no-love-allowed romcom—the first of its kind in the otome world!? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Can I Not Fall for Idols?.

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    It's hard to focus on schoolwork when she's missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Addy.

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  37. Experience a summer filled with danger and romance! Immerse yourself in a romantic and detective adventure alongside Hikari in the picturesque Japanese town surrounded by the mysterious Ancient Forest. Can you help Hikari solve the crime and navigate the storm of her romantic feelings? Will it be the enigmatic stranger or the sweet classmate? Love or fear? Make decisions wisely, as eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love and Fear.

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  38. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    An otome romance game inspired by Cinderella, Bridgerton and Faeries - featuring a GxB/BxB/GxG romance! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moondusk Masquerade.

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  39. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    If you would like the English version, please add it to your wishlist. Immerse yourself in a world of bittersweet romance! Experience a young girl's tale of pure love, brought to life through stunning visuals and endearing characters. This poignant story will captivate your heart and leave a lasting impression. ●Story "--I'm not human. They call me a devil." The story begins wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putrika 1st.cut:The Reason She Must Perish.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    A short and (bitter)sweet fairy tale visual novel about first love and longing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trail of Stars.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folie Fatale.

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  42. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Join the ranks of the esteemed Royal Rangers, devoted protectors of the kingdom of Allton. As tensions rise with the neighboring elven realm of Kedarn, your role has become more vital than ever before. Brace yourself for a thrilling turn of events as your company captures an intriguing elven prisoner like no other. This enigmatic individual will challenge your perceptions and force you to make cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardency: Heart of the Rebellion.

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  43. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    A murder mystery visual novel with a romantic twist. The killer is randomly chosen at the start of each playthrough, and you may unknowingly fall in love with them. How will your story come to its end? Will you bring the killer to justice, fall in love with them, or die at their hands? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drops of Death.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? This game offers you a few ideas to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Joking.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Demonheart: The Cursed Trial is an otome visual novel set in a dark fantasy world of demons and magic. Step into the boots of one with a demonic heart and join the twisted game of romance and betrayal. Female protagonist Hundreds of conversation choices - you pick nearly every line the main character says Two human male love interests (Ran and Kaisar), some flirting with a female hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonheart: The Cursed Trial.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 633 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Delve deeper into the fascinating lore of Hakuoki with this collection of six previously-untold stories where you'll be able to explore the vibrant city of Kyoto. This collection includes routes with: Hajime Saito Heisuke Toudou Sanosuke Harada Shinpachi Nagakura Susumu Yamazaki Hachiro Iba If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 684 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hate Plus.

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  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    "Treasure of blizzard" is a fantasy themed visual novel inspiring with beautiful arts and interesting game characters. The fate of the protagonist completely depends on your choice. Probably your character may meet his partner in life; however he may also meet the end of his life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure of a Blizzard.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Fleeting, yet beautiful. The world of darkness —The main protagonist, Cloe (name changeable) lived in a secluded town. Surrounded by wire fences, it felt like she was trapped inside a cage.Zombies were the only residents in that town, and she wasn't the exception. Many took their own life rather than to age away, but they were otherwise living a peaceful life. One day however...As Cloe was hop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark.

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  50. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: romanticism of the Eighties, mysteries and intrigues, betrayal and self-sacrifice, hatred and passion - all of this in the new game by the creators of the legendary visual novel "Everlasting Summer"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll.

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