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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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Depths´ TaleDepths’ Tale is a first-person atmospheric cosmic horror experience. You are a lone fisherman working the night shift. Out on the open sea, only the waves keep you company... For now. You never know what you’ll pull from the depths. CONTROLS Play using only the left mouse button. Headphones are highly recommended. Enjoy...? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths' Tale.

A man is currently loading bullets into a gun. Tonight's murder won't be his first, and he doesn't intend it to be his last. Nobody knows who he is, or how to catch him. Elsewhere, a different man has just been released from police custody. The police correctly identified him as a pickpocket, but missed that he is a psychic, with the ability to read and overwrite minds, as well as see into the fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKMIND: Psychic Social Simulator.

As stated in the overview, the playtime for this work is around 30 to 60 minutes—not including the time needed to unlock all endings. Our protagonist is a girl named Utsu-chan, and you will act as her friend and guide. What you do together is more than just casual chat—it carries a deeper significance. The game spans five days. Each day, you will hear rumors about different girls. "Truth&qu… 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.

Summer in Xichuan is always hot and humid. Liu Lan and Chen Sijia are two high school students who often run into each other at illegal internet cafés late at night. Both of them dream of becoming champions, of winning tournaments and changing their lives, yet neither can overcome the limitations trapping them where they are. But this time, the fireworks changed something small — and incredibl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of her vanishing in fireworks.

In the high, cold mountains of Lands en Éternité, known as the Uplands, stands an ancient golden temple where a pristine goat-woman and an ancient dragon live side by side, day after day. The story follows Fonsermónique, a young goat who tries to soothe the weariness of her life partner, Xi Sein, a dragon marked by time, using recipes inherited from her late mother's cookbook. Fonsermóni… 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

Meatlock is a short point & click horror experience focused on tension, observation, and environmental storytelling. Explore, interact with your surroundings, and progress from room to room. 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.

On a cold summer day, the Old Man turns to you for help. He asks you to buy a trinket, but only wants one ruble for it. You wonder, "How can one ruble help someone?" However, you soon learn that the item you received is not useless; the help provided is not at all about money.  Characters Despite the fact that the events take place in Verkhnedarsk rather than on Olympus, a goddess ende… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remedy for Personality.

Андрей - четырнадцатилетний мальчик, переехавший с родителями из бурятской деревни в Москву. Прошло три года, но город так и не стал для него домом. Прошлое тянет его обратно - к Байкалу, к детству и манящим огням на воде. В поисках друзей, себя и правды Андрей всё глубже погружается в шоу теней. Незаметно для себя он становится частью сценария — где роли распределены задолго до выхода на сцену… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Обо: Шоу Теней.

Three Small Adventures! Hellooo, everyone! The name's Newy. I'm a magical wish-granting game console. I just looove short stories that linger in your heart! Short Short Fictions is an omnibus of three retro short adventure games. The three titles included are the complete ports of DON'T SAY YES and TO:NORTH, short games that gained wide attention on social media, and IMMEMORIAL, a secret … 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.

About UsX：@mugui_cinnamon Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” to visit our homepage. Follow us to get more updates on the game! About the Game It feels like just another ordinary day: the familiar room, the habitual conversations, and the gentle presence of your sister by your side. Yet you find yourself unable to move forward—the unspoken shadow never lifts from yo… 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.

Self-Delusion – A Modern PlagueAre you happy in life? Do you sometimes feel dehydrated? Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Are you prone to self-delusion?   Hmm… I see. You are declared the target audience for Hydrodynamics of Hope & Optimism - in short, H2O!   On the topic of waterDo not fret, self-delusion is not an incurable condition! One of the best solutions to prevent self-de… 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.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 15 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.

In Tiny Company, you are the owner of a cozy little shop that specializes in creating custom terrariums. But unlike most stores, your clients are not people — they’re the actual future inhabitants of the terrariums! From ants and beetles to snakes, geckos, mantises, snails, and more, each visitor arrives with a specific vision for their terrarium dream home, and it’s your job to bring it to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Company.

Game Discussion & Bug Reports Herb Tea KingHerb Tea King is a simulation-adventure game set in 1990s Guangdong (Lingnan region, including Hong Kong and Macau). You play as Sung, a chubby young man from Northern China who travels south to work at a long-established herbal tea shop. As Sung, you’ll assist your master in brewing herbal tea, preparing medicinal ingredients, serving customers, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herb Tea Man.