Games like Compendium II

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium III is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium III is the final chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition lon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium III.

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium I is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium I is the first chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition long ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium I.

SUMMARY The Unification War has passed since the ceasefire treaty signed seven years ago, but the conflict never ends. Arasaka and Militech both compete for head of the market, and tension boils beneath the surface. Veterans beg on the corner, the wounds of war fresh in their minds. They're missing limbs, cyberware, and dignity. Around them, the world moves on. But you? You're far removed fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Life Supreme.

SUMMARY Tropes: Isekai, Harem, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Strong Female Characters, Amnesia, Golden Retriever BF x Black Cat GF, Love Triangle, Dark Fantasy, Morally Gray Characters, Dark Academia, Gritty, , Rags to Royalty, Zero Percent Approval Rating, Chosen One, Maid, Dating Sim, Turn-Based Combat, TTRPG Mechanics, Rougelike, Strained Family Dynamics, Dark Academia Romantasy Rainy Tu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ballad of Light and Shadows.

The Exile is a dark fantasy all-text interactive-fiction game written on Twine that is currently in development. It is currently being re-written and ported over from Choicescript. This demo only includes Chapter 1 but will be written to match the original game demo's length of five chapters. You can find the original demo here. This is a story about people and the choices they make- it explores … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Exile.

Chapter Two Out Now! Betrayed by your mothers and sent away to become a prophet, loneliness became an old friend, and an intense longing for connection stirs deep within you.  Hoping to escape the monotony of your life – training to become a Living Prophet and delivering parcels all over the Southern Territories isn’t as fun as it sounds – you seek solace in the nightflowers that bloom in Cali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aphni's Quartet: Nightbloom's Veil.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

A world blanketed by everfalling ash. Humanity faces its inevitable end due to the Convergence of the Aukeran Sea and twelve otherworldly Calamities. This is the story of Velour Two-Six, a child soldier in a land ravaged by war over the time that remains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallstreak: Requiem for my Homeland.

|| SUMMARY || CLOSEDLOOP is a cyberpunk interactive fiction novel set in a not-so-distant future; a blood and neon soaked tear through a city at the behest of a cryptic set of messages left by someone or something called Control. To make things worse, time passes... incorrectly. As in- it doesn't- yesterday the same as today, same as tomorrow.  Complete your mission. Break the loop. Die trying. |… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CLOSEDLOOP.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 95 reviews

A dark yuri visual novel with themes around depression, a hidden magical art, and unexpected love from the depths of grief. As a reserved and unassuming university student in snow-bitten Hokkaido, the personal tragedy which visited Honoka Asakawa would lead to her experimentation in a magical art thought long-lost — blood magic. Unexpectedly able to visit the sealed world of Meiji-era Sapporo, Ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tithe in Blood.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 316 reviews

STORYHaving recognized Minaduki Kashou’s talents in running his patissiere, Beignet felt her role was over. So she closed La Soleil in France and entrusted Fraise, the catgirl she raised, to him. Fraise feels a fondness towards Kashou but becomes bewildered in the face of his 6 catpanions. She turns to Shigure for advice but she too harbors a hidden love for him. Fraise feels that the relationshi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKOPARA After.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

83% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Note about NSFW contentFor some reason, many people assume that this game can generate sexual content, and buy it solely for this reason without reading the store page. So I have to put this here: Please note that the Steam platform imposes restrictions on real-time generated sexual content. For this reason, the Steam version of the game cannot generate sexual content. Other types of adult conte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAMIO: AI-Powered Adventures.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

90% User Score Based on 1,890 reviews

You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 814 reviews

Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Treasure: The Great Green.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back. From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam, the creator of Rage in Peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Comes After.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

If you crossed a vampire, would you protect humanity or embrace the blood? Guide Mark Delaware's choices in this visual novel as he navigates this dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twice Reborn: a vampire visual novel.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

68% User Score Based on 91 reviews

The Maker's Eden is a first-person hypertext adventure game presented in the style of a motion comic. You play a character trying to discover what their predefined purpose is, in a science fiction/noir inspired world filled with androids, flying cars and an early 20th century vibe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maker's Eden.

Gifted Before heading to work one day, you come across a mysterious key hidden in your childhood home. Having been adrift and struggling to survive since your mother's death over a year ago, this discovery has given you something new to pursue, and a myriad of questions regarding your mother. When you do eventually find what the key had been hiding, you're overwhelmed by questions before being p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gifted.

Last updated: September 29th 2025 (more fixes and a new art style) Wordcount: 147, 656  = the game (prologue & chapter 1 opening), codex contents (world lore and short stories), combat system and coding Story In the corrupt city of Wyldern, the Blackthorns carry out their master's wishes from behind the scenes. You, the protagonist, have been recruited to this shadowy organisation, where you ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackthorns: Wyldern.

You are Luna, the daughter of a humble lighthouse keeper on the small island of Pilot Town, part of a far-flung, isolated chain of islands in a remote corner of the Greater Kingdom of Estória. Just across the sea, far off on the hazy horizon, lies the Isle of Estória, the regional capital of this forgotten part of the Outer Kingdom. The island is ruled by Governor Kreel. King Ren and Queen Lorn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Estória.

✻ Prologue Released! A gothic, supernatural, mystery interactive fiction story; lightly inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher and Frankenstein media. It contains mature themes and content and is intended for ages 17 and up. Synopsis has mentions of death and suicide. See full content warnings below. Disclaimer: This is a demo/work in progress. Everything is subject to change until the final v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of House Black.

This game isn’t for everyone. Darkward is a dark, text-driven point-and-click adventure that won’t hold your hand. Instead of a map, you’ll get traces. Instead of explanations, you’ll get consequences. And instead of heroism, more often a choice that hurts. You’ll step into a world of crumbling sanctuaries, twisted vows, and old truths that should have stayed buried. The story is built from frag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkward.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

29% User Score Based on 295 reviews

Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

88% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

Windy Meadow - A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windy Meadow: A Roadwarden Tale.

UROBOROS . A 17+ fantasy interactive fiction novel written in Twine. Play as the deity of eternity, powerless and deemed useless among gods, for nothing lasts forever. A struggle between mortals and gods sparks a conflict that may bring an end to the age of the divine rule. YOUR CHOICES . Through the choices you make, develop character traits and skills that will define your player's identity and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uroboros.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 9,679 reviews

Fight against and romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a chat simulator visual novel where you date the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through fully voiced video calls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Date with Death.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

98% User Score Based on 357 reviews

Stella of the End is a post-apocalyptic kinetic novel made by Romeo Tanaka in collaboration with the visual novel studio Key, which follows transporter Jude Gray, who accepts a request to deliver a gynoid named Filia to the top of a space elevator while avoiding dangers from human bandits and machines who have created a "singularity". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stella of the End.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

A linear visual novel about five short stories, unrelated at first glance. Be prepared for mysticism, gloomy atmosphere and light psychological horror. Not recommended to play if you are experiencing depression or severe psychological state. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Experimentation.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

You've never known what would happen after death. And now that you have woken up in a dusty attic, it is time to figure out what happened to you and meet the family living in your home. Ghost Simulator is a 300,000-word interactive horror novel by Morton Newberry where you haunt a family in the American countryside. Customize your powers and be the ghost you never thought you would become. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Simulator.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

99% User Score Based on 602 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

A short game set in the Rakuen universe about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Saitou.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

73% User Score Based on 123 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

Make words come to life in this action adventure unlike any other! Haimrik blends gameplay with the narrative of its story set in medieval times. Combined with crisp humor and rare visual style, Haimrik’s journey is sure to entertain. Word’s the word! Fortunately, Haimrik commands the Power of the Words! These are the stones in the path Haimrik walks, and he brings them to life as he steps on eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haimrik.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 602 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Dragon Pass.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

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59% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Entschuldigung (which means ‘sorry’ in German) is a bleak horror story, told by a lost young man who longs to find a place in which he can feel safe. Set in pre-war Berlin, the story is driven by an insatiable curiosity that leads our protagonist down a very dark path into the unknown. As he fights to make sense of his reality, he is also fighting to make sense of himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entschuldigung.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional

82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Loki Muspelheim, an exiled member of demon nobility strives for the throne of the Dark Lord who has wronged him. To succeed the throne and exact his revenge, he must obtain the hidden treasure on the Floating Continent of Yggdrasil, protected by the goddesses of the seasons and their Chief God Odin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VenusBlood FRONTIER International.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARAKARA2.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 135 reviews

A golden dream, and a closed world. A spiral staircase into the garden of the mind. What lies beyond gilded wonderland? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallstreak.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

93% User Score Based on 172 reviews

How much of someone can you cut away before there's nothing left? Find out in this chilling kinetic visual novel - IF YOU DARE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cut to the Core.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

91% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

The Dark Prophecy is a 2D pixel-art point & click adventure inspired by the best retro games of the 90's. Welcome to a peaceful medieval village, where life is safe and calm. But one fateful night, everything changes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Prophecy.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

85% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1.

82%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

82% User Score Based on 408 reviews

Infinite text-based RPG, powered by cutting-edge AI technology which runs on your graphics card. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Roguelite.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

38% User Score Based on 113 reviews

In this elegy of blood, everyone in Athens owes your boss a favor, making you untouchable! Who will you use, who will you help, and who will you prey on? Vampire: The Masquerade - Sins of the Sires is an interactive novel by Natalia Theodoridou. It's entirely text-based, 300,000 words, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — Sins of the Sires.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

77% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Plunge into court politics and change the course of history, or pursue a love affair that rocks the kingdom to its foundations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affairs of the Court: Choice of Romance.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 112 reviews

A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinrai: Broken Beyond Despair.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

67% User Score Based on 200 reviews

The Kingdom of Novus has been thrown into disarray, and It's up to you to decide if you’ll help to bring peace, or if you’ll stoke the fires of chaos. Enter a high fantasy world steeped in political intrigue; where magic touches the land and blood turns the wheels unseen. Dishonor & betrayal. Hope & despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Errant Kingdom.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

80% User Score Based on 66 reviews

She's damn pretty thought Max, looking at the girl coming toward him. He only had a few minutes to live, unless a miracle would happen. And what has a purple hamster to do with it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeliria Sanctuary.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

86% User Score Based on 65 reviews

It probably requires billions of years for light from the stars to arrive our place. When we finally see the twinkling lights, the stars where the lights came from might have already extinguished billions of years ago. Even though starlight is just an illusion that seems perfect and beautiful, do you still like it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight of Aeons.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Mikoto is a foxgirl and the future head of her clan. One night, she runs away from home to attend a festival at a human village – and there she meets and falls in love with a beautiful female knight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Fox Adventure.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

76% User Score Based on 878 reviews

The Fermi Paradox is a choice-driven sci-fi narrative strategy game in which your decisions in one corner of the galaxy can upend entire civilizations in another. Guide species through millennia and help them explore the vastness of space, make contact and, perhaps, create harmony. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fermi Paradox.

Demo updated: June 7th, 2024 (Prologue - Chapter 2) Current Word Count (w/code): ~91.4k Word Count for One Play Through: ~34k For fun: Take the 'which character are you' quiz You never thought you'd go to college, due to your circumstances. But you especially didn't dream you'd be forced to attend the prestigious Vales Grove University after being attacked by wraiths in their library. What sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Academia.

The inhabitants of Earth had left behind concepts such as famine, aging, disease, and death, forming a society free from all sorts of fear and anxiety. Equipped with supernatural powers, advanced technology, and magic, this community would have to confront their forgotten fears when faced with a mysterious mass of light rapidly approaching from outer space. In the face of this unexpected threat, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower Stories Green 1.

Find us! X @AdaEden1001 | Tiktok & IG @1001nights.ai Join our Discord through the right sidebar! About the Game A game where the power of stories shapes reality, driven by unique intelligent narrative system... Adapted from Persian folklore: The brutal and bloodthirsty King Shahryar, consumed by rage after his wife's betrayal, takes a new bride each day only to cruelly execute her at d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1001 Nights.