Games like Canon Divergence

In "Softly, Opulent," a dark fantasy romance interactive fiction, you play as a neglected and abused royal sibling, locked away for 18 years and then sent to a foreign kingdom for an arranged marriage. Facing contempt from your new husband and his subjects, you navigate political intrigue, possible war, and mature themes, including abuse, assault, and death. This game is not suitable for those under 17.

In "The Last Birdling," players control Bimonia, one of the last of the bird-like Birdlings, who becomes friends with a human child named Tayo. As they grow up together, they must navigate the challenges of their forbidden friendship in a world on the brink of war. The game features dual perspectives, following both Bimonia and Tayo's journeys from childhood to adolescence, and explores themes of acceptance and understanding.

Your whole life, all you've known is life with your pod. Scavenging, hunting, crafting and guarding alongside your family. You'd heard of the surface dwellers, of course, but they were barely more real to you than you were to them. Until one day that changed. Ripped away from your pod you find yourself in a world you don't understand, held hostage by a strange man with intentions you couldn't …

BLACK SOULS II is a dark fairy tale fantasy RPG inspired by "Alice in Wonderland," featuring 45 heroines reimagined as captivating girls. Players explore a twisted, mad world filled with psychological horror and engage in intense life-or-death combat against demon beasts. The unique SEN system affects gameplay by altering the music and atmosphere based on your actions toward NPCs.

Embrace the monster within to change the fate of a nation in this dark fantasy visual novel.

"Animal Lover" is a comedic and heart-felt visual novel/dating sim where you help five men avoid being turned into animals permanently. With a unique brand of humor, a well-received story, and over 150,000 words, the game offers a simulated dating experience complete with comedy, romance, drama, and mystery. Don't be fooled by the title - this game is not about furries. Note: This summary is within the required character limit and is based on the game's Steam description, reviews, and quotes provided.

"Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail" is a visual novel with a high fantasy setting and detective fiction elements. Play as a private investigator with unstable magic powers, solving cases with over 100 choice points that impact the story's outcome. The game features side-scrolling segments, voice-acted characters, and a 25+ song soundtrack. Multiple endings are determined by your choices throughout the game.

"Fallen Hero: Retribution" is a single-player Role Playing game with a wonderful and wholesome story, where you find yourself transformed into a villain. Navigate through challenging quests, make moral choices, and explore a richly developed world. The game promises a unique experience with the enticing tagline, "So, you're a villain now? Let's see if you survive the experience".

Wayfarer is a dark fantasy interactive fiction game with RPG elements, where you create and customize a character who is immune to magic. As a wayfarer, your mission is to break curses, hunt monsters, and restore order in a world where magic has gone awry. The game is released episodically, with each playthrough offering a unique experience through hundreds of branching choices and dice roll mechanics. Please note that due to patch 2.6, all playthroughs must start from the beginning.

"God-Cursed" is a fantasy RPG following a villager marked for death due to a mysterious illness and mark. Embark on a journey through Iroda, a land where gods have abandoned their people and magic is fading. Seek answers to survive the curse, uncovering truths about your origins, the gods, and magic's residual power.