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Every year, you go up the hill to watch the first sunrise. Every year is the same, so why would this year be any different? Made for the Bitsy Game Jam #87, "Ritual 2". This is my very first completed game. I'm very proud of myself for completing it, and I hope you will enjoy it. If you like the game, please leave a comment and/or rate the game! This will not only make my entire day, but also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Sunrise.

Afterthoughts Afterthoughts is a frequently-updated collection of games. Each game was originally developed in 48 hours or less for the Ludum Dare, but has been updated since then to include any afterthoughts I had about them. You can find the original games on my itch profile. Since Afterthoughts is a game about updates, there is an advanced in-game update note system that catalogs all of the aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterthoughts.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

71% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Emerald seas! Blue skies! Sandy beaches! An island adventure in the ocean sounds like a trip to paradise. However, the place is a nightmare with no one to provide any blood for Raylan to feed on after he turned into a vampire by accident, especially since he has another hungry vampire at his side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampires' Melody 2.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A branching visual novel set in a world where monster girls walk among us. Take the role of Will Getz, a young man with a score to settle after 15 long years of being away from home. Unravel the mysteries and intrigue that have been awaiting your return, after all this time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of Roses: Summerset.

An adventure game about spending one night in the passenger seat of a friend's car, enjoying the conversation, the music, and the view outside the window. For anyone who has ever stayed out late with friends for no reason at all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Drives.

You just started a new job in customer support, and your coworkers have their own rules. Your mission: resolve real complaints while secretly slipping a daily hidden word into every email without Quality catching on. Can you blend it in? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Inbox.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Depths’ Tale is a short first-person cosmic horror experience about a lone fisherman working the night shift. Far from shore, only the waves keep you company... for now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths' Tale.

Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKMIND: Psychic Social Simulator.

A short interactive novel. There is no "truth" in this game. This is not an armchair detective story—it is simply about a girl in a stall. You will advise the protagonist, determine how she perceives everything around her, and witness her ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ceramic · Stainless Steel · Neurotransmitter.

==================== English ==================== --- 【Overview / Short Description】 --- Huiyu AI Trip is an interactive travel visual experience. A controllable visual journey — hold W/D to move forward, hold S/A to rewind through time, release to pause. Every frame is rendered in real-time via Canvas frame sequences, with seamless forward and reverse playback. More content and interactions w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huiyu AI Trip.

The Colors of Love - Re-Colored is a remaster, remake, and re-imagining of my original visual novel, The Colors of Love. This version expands the story with new content, new scenes, updated presentation, and different events from the original release. If you played the first version, you may recognize the heart of the story, but not everything will unfold the way you remember. At its core, this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Colors of Love - Re-Colored.

Self-IntroductionI’m Pancake, a 2020 grad from a coastal uni. My college dream? Making a game that that mattered. By graduation, all I had was nothing but a rough demo. Years later, [So Long, My Youth] is here: a photo-based visual novel weaving together memories of college life. Each screenshot is a real photograph, each dialogue line inspired by my lovely friends. Maybe I wasn’t born to make ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 她毕业了 So Long, My Youth.

A Golden Age Whodunnit Wrapped in Noir and Neon Step into the silk shoes of sharp-witted beat reporter Birdie Malone as she goes deep undercover as glamorous Hollywood icon Clara Bow. The stage is set at Stonecliff Manor, the palatial, cliffside Californian retreat of eccentric billionaire Xavier Montague Stone and his dazzling starlet wife, Vera. Under the cover of a lavish high-society masquera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon Blossom.

You know that feeling, talking with a friend while you're in a bad mood, or two weeks without seeing anyone and somehow that feels even worse. INTERACTIVE MANUAL OF COMPULSIVE DISTRESS puts that tension at the centre of every decision you make. WHAT IS IT INTERACTIVE MANUAL OF COMPULSIVE DISTRESS  is a social roguelite, life sim, about navigating the space between connection and isolation. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interactive Manual Of Compulsive Distress.

The Night She Disappeared in the Fireworks is a short visual novel set in a small Chinese city and centered on esports. You play as Liu Lan, a high school esports player, as he faces three life-changing matches and, together with two heroines, witnesses a fate rewritten by fireworks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of her vanishing in fireworks.

Fonsermónique's Culinary Diary is a short, linear narrative game where cooking becomes a bridge to the soul. As you prepare recipes, you receive feedback that accompanies Fonsermónique on her personal journey while exploring the temple for ingredients and the dragon, uncovering their unusual bond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fonsermónique’s Culinary Diary.

A stranded human and a hunted dark-elf share one dangerous night in a forest hideout. Build trust, flirt, push boundaries, and dive into raw adult intimacy as choices lead to desire, rejection, or a burning, unforgettable encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night With: Dark-Elf.

Uncover the truth behind a broken ritual in Make Moku Proud... a psychological visual novel where guilt and obedience, and what it means to make Moku proud, shape the fate of a witness watching his companions disappear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Moku Proud.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

An abandoned house. A trapped child. And something lurking in the corridors. A short point-and-click horror experience (20–30 minutes). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meatlock.

This is a Binksi game made using the 'Tiny binksi Visual Novel template' by PRINCESS INTERNET CAFé, submitted for the 99th Bitsy Jam 'TEXT ONLY' 'rupture into me' is my second game created with Binksi; this time, I followed the jam's theme by making visuals strictly minimalist, exclusively using text to describe what is supposed to be represented in them, or just using blank images without the us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to rupture into me.

A short action-narrative game that sways on the edge of a dream. Created for That Game Jam Through the physics of a swing, you move through a memory-space that gradually blurs and distorts—protecting a friendship. From small everyday troubles to an enormous inner demon, you keep “pushing” back against every force that tries to separate you two. This is an experience about touch, and about h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swing.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Learn about the ancestors of the very computer that you're looking at this now with in this interactive visual novel. ENIAC, UNIVAC... Wait, are these machines talking to you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainframe Men.

Encryptid is a short FMV horror game about hunting and catching cryptids. Use real-world footage recorded exclusively via the Gameboy Camera to identify, locate and capture iconic creatures of myth and folklore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encryptid.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

This is simply a visual novel game about reminiscing the past. You and the girl named “Dirtie” stay together in this forgotten world. There are no goals to reach, nothing you must accomplish. You simply keep each other company, chatting idly about the old days — and that’s all there is. Gameplay Click on the screen to advance the story. Choose the options you want. Think about what Dir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Denpa Nightmares.

Remedy for Personality is a visual novel that blends genres: a comedy horror with elements of detective. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of mysticism, mystery, and hidden threats, spiced up with a generous dose of witty humor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remedy for Personality.

Байкал зовёт. Прошлое возвращается в форме теней, и Андрей должен решить - играть по чужим правилам или переписать сценарий судьбы. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Обо: Шоу Теней.

A short short mix tape of one story that connects three shorter stories. On the NewWave, a magical game console that is retro but new, enjoy DON'T SAY YES, TO:NORTH, and a secret tale nobody yet knows. Welcome to a slightly fantastical and nostalgic world of painful, toilful, and beautiful stories! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Short Short Fictions.

Heartsworn Abyss is a hand-drawn visual novel with beautiful illustrations and voice acting by professional Japanese illustrators and voice actors! Nothing in Heartsworn Abyss is sourced from AI, and we intend to keep it that way moving forward! Rei Tsukiyora is a jaded man who runs a pawnshop in Miyogawa’s seedy underworld. One evening, he comes across a despondent Akari Hashimoto fleeing fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartsworn Abyss.

At first glance, your everyday life with your younger sister seems uneventful—going to school together, chatting, living side by side. But within that endless cycle of calm routines, could those seemingly insignificant actions be quietly changing your fate? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody Hears.

This game is a very short (10-15 minutes long) kinetic visual novel, set in the "Welcome To... Chichester" semi-realistic world of secret organisations The Story Chuck Sterling is Manchester, New Hampshire's most popular late-night chat show host, as well as being a TV presenter, newsreader, compere and possible Council operative. Tonight, on his chat show, "Manchester Report", coming live from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WTC : The Manchester Report.

Talescape is a place to play interactive stories made by real people. Choose, explore, and shape scenes that react to you. From warm and hopeful to unsettling and strange, the tone comes first. Discover story worlds built around mood, not algorithms Make meaningful choices that change what you see and learn Find new creators and follow the voices you trust Create and publish your own inter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talescape.

⏱️ Runtime: �� 10-15 minutes �� my longest project yet. ⚠️ Content Warning: Illustrated blood, violence, and heavy themes. DISCLAIMER: This project explores morally gray territory through dark fiction. It is not a political or religious statement, nor is it intended to promote any ideology. It's storytelling. eerie, intense, and deliberately uncomfortable (and a bit edgy) in some parts. If you’re … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project CIVIL.

It seems that your best friend, Trey, has invited you to be a part of the local neighborhood's greatest annual competition: the much-anticipated Trick-or-Treat contest with the Rat Gang! It seems that they've brought you here because you know the most about the residents in the neighborhood. Take note of each resident's quality traits and deduce which friend will best match the personality to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Greatest Trick-or-Treat of All Time!.

It seems that your best friend, Trey, has invited you to be a part of the local neighborhood's greatest annual competition: the much-anticipated Trick-or-Treat contest with the Rat Gang! It seems that they've brought you here because you know the most about the residents in the neighborhood. Take note of each resident's quality traits and deduce which friend will best match the personality to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Greatest Trick-or-Treat of All Time!.

You’re the night operator at a secluded outpost, intercepting radio signals. Sometimes it’s crackly old broadcasts. Sometimes it’s something you can’t explain. Can you figure out what's really going on before it's too late? This game is a short, atmospheric interactive fiction. Features 5–20 minute story variations Multiple endings with each one unlocking a new item in your office Your cho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Frequency.

(you love your wife very much) A short gothic horror game made in the bitsy engine. Made in a week for SCREAM JAM 2025 Content Warning: this game is gothic horror, and as such contains a lot of themes from that genre. Major warnings are: Body horrorImplied abuseThere are no explicit jumpscares in this game. For a more thorough (and spoiler-filled) list of warnings, please view the blog post h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exquisite Cadavre.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Short and easy dress up game. Be a good dog for the poor lady designer and finish her job! Woof! Duration: 30min 1 ending and 14 CGs. Have fun :) 简短且轻松的换装游戏。 为我们可怜的设计师女士完成工作，成为优秀的小狗吧！汪！！ 游戏时长：30分钟 拥有一个结局与14张cg。 祝您玩得开心 ；） If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SneakyDoggie.

StoryYou play as Ryu, an engineering student who, alongside his eccentric best friend Seishun, dreams of building a time machine after a groundbreaking discovery by a research institute named STERN. What begins as a wild idea quickly grows into a deeply personal mission — one that will test friendship, love, loss, and the limits of human determination. As you navigate lively debates, playful bant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parallel Convergence.

Part travel journal, part visual novel with a hint of psychological horror, Melbourne: Route 96 is an experimental game about catching a tram in the wrong direction. "If you’re honest with your camera, then a polaroid will never lie. .." Loosely inspired by true events, the game includes snippets of real conversations overheard whilst exploring Melbourne, Australia. FEATURES Short d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melbourne: Route 96.

Wuhan Liyu Game Studio's debut work! A short pure-love GALGAME Chinese long-distance relationship story "Paper Kite"! This trial version currently only fully supports Simplified Chinese (optimizations for other languages will be added later). [Your language now supports game text translation; UI translation is in progress (click "Start Game" to run dialogue content). If you enc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Kite: Threads of Longing.

先輩と後輩のドタバタコメディ！『PLEASE KNOCK: The Sloppy Researcher's Life』は、 先輩と後輩のちょっと変わった研究生活を観察しながら、時には手助けする 日常観察型ライフシミュレーションゲームです。 プレイヤーは"センパイ"として研究を捗らせつつ、時には後輩の助けを借りながら、 プレイ次第で物語が変化する数日間を過ごします！ ◆ ゲーム内容 ターン制ライフシミュレーション 朝・昼・夜の3つの時間帯で行動し、研究や生活を管理！ 自由探索要素（予定） 寄宿舎や大学キャンパス内を探索し、アイテムを集めたりキャラクターと会話可能！ ストーリーが分岐！ 選択によってエンディングが変化するマルチエンディングシステム！ 実績バッジ搭載（予定） ◆ 過去作品とのつながり本作は、前々作『PLEASE KNOCK -… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLEASE KNOCK: The Sloppy Researcher's Life.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

"Welcome to Paradise, where every drink tastes like Heaven." A Week in Paradise is an introspective game that explores ideas between the lines of optimism, realism, and cynicism. You play through the eyes of an alcoholic, Damien. Stumbling into a bar called Paradise, you meet Charlene, a jazz singer who's falling into a rut of her own.  The mysterious circumstances that connect your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Week in Paradise.

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? What does you answer say about you? Explore your outlook on life by filling glasses with your friend Tea-Total in Hydrodynamics of Hope & Optimism (in short, H2O). But are you ready to hear those answers? Are you reeeeeeeeeally sure? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hydrodynamics of Hope & Optimism.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

It drags down on you...It's been so long since you've last been with her, seen her... Something inside of you eats at you. The world around you is bleak and dark, but the thought of meeting her once again keeps you going.  Follow the short linear story as you fight with your own mind, your fears and worries taken form, as you search for the part of yourself you've lost. This short adventure se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to emerald.

CliveWareGOLD™ is a corrupted bonus disc from another timeline. You’re running an unstable early build of STRANGERSHELL_BOOTLOADER v0.9b - scraped from a forgotten backup during pre-release testing of Clive is a Good Guy. Access is provisional. Possibly irrational. Expect memory bleed, identity echoes, and unpatched reflections. Inside, you’ll find: one unreleased film, nine fractured personas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CliveWareGOLD.

“在茶香与轻柔私语中，寻找那份最纯粹的爱。” 《梅染倾情琉璃塔》是一款主打成熟女性魅力与细腻情感叙事的纯文字 AVG 游戏。在这个关于守候与信任的故事里，你将走进一段由三个人共同编织的温柔梦境。 剧情简介 平凡的日子里，惊喜总是悄然而至。你与妹妹，以及她那位形影不离的挚友相遇了。从初识的寒暄，到相知后的推心置腹，每一次对话都在拉近彼此的距离。在这个快节奏的世界里，你们停下脚步，在每一个平凡的午后互诉衷肠。最终，谁会成为你生命中那个可以交付后背、无可替代的存在？   角色介绍   风璃：温柔体贴的“避风港” 成熟而极具魅力的女性。比起自己，她总是习惯先考虑你的感受。她最擅长在静谧的午后泡上一壶香气扑鼻的清茶，在那升腾的水雾背后，是她的似水温柔。   美鸠：深情专注的“守护者” 同样散发着成熟魅力的她，内心深处有着极度专注的情感。对她而言，幸福高于一切。她带着那份坚定的心意闯… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 每日亲亲洛丽塔.

Sayonara Okaasan is an interactive abstract poem about saying goodbye to a mother and exploring life and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sayonara Okaasan.

Museum now gone is a very short story about art. You are visiting a museum, read about the art displayed, learn about the painters and their works, and see how the museum evolves with time. All assets made by me. This game was made with Game Maker studio 2. Hope you enjoy your experience. Steam release crowdfunding progress, Help me get Museum now Gone to stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Museum Now Gone - Post Jam ver..

The World’s Most Sinister Spot-the-Difference Game. You are a convict serving your sentence. On the day your time is up, a strange ritual begins— A psychological thriller where you hunt down and shoot the hidden “differences” lurking across seven stages, confronting your own sins. ■ Key Features A Fusion of Spot-the-Difference and Shooting Not just clicking—pulling the trigger itself bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Sees Twice: Spot the Difference.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Season 31 is a short narrative experience about loss, degrowth and embracing change. April 2131. In the deserted countryside, rally cars are racing endlessly to entertain the public far in the capital. Recruit, film, manage to make the races go as smoothly and spectacularly as possible. Everything should go well, as long as you keep everything under control… Season 31 aims to explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Season 31.