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This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder at Chateau de Rouge.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Now Released New game from 4noki About the GameStoryA private investigator visits a small town after recovering from a coma. She searches for her mentor's lost beloved, but the very eyes she was born with, those that can see the black strings of hate, drag her down into the darkness of conspiracy. A cult, two priestesses, and the threads that puppet the world.Features ~45k words 4 major endi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lachesis or Atropos.

A Medieval Fantasy of Heroism, Sacrifice, and the Cost of Doing what is RightWhen a young village girl named Hinkle enters the service of Sir Gilkrist of Lothellae, she is eager to leave behind her life of poverty and abuse. Until she is drawn into a war she cannot escape. Cities burn, ancient powers stir, and a darkness long hidden begins to surface. Alongside new companions, Hinkle must naviga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maidendawn: A Heroine's Tale.

"Falling for Yaoguais" is a fantasy visual novel based on Taiwanese yaoguai(supernatural beings) legends. You are drawn into a conflict between humans and yaoguais, navigating through events alongside four yaoguai love interests. Who will you end up with in the end? What if the legendary yaoguais(supernatural beings) were real? And even more shocking... they're all hot guys!   Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling for Yaoguais.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A fantasy otome game based on the myths and legends of Hokkaido, Japan. Meet and fight with unique Gods, overcome fierce trials together, and discover what happens when you pursue forbidden love with the divine.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yukar From The Abyss.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Last Act is a mystery-romance visual novel about a young woman named Sarah, who aspires to be the lead in a play. She finally lands her big break but then disturbing supernatural incidents start happening around the theater. All she wanted was a smashing opening night, but instead, she might be breaking a leg... LITERALLY. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Act.

◆ STORYThis is the story of heroines drawn toward the darkest of fates. Halloween—a night when the boundary between day and night dissolves, and the sacred and the demonic hide behind their masks. The three days leading up to that fateful night. Those who were never meant to meet find their paths crossing time and again. Feelings abandoned in the past. Truths yet unknown. Another possibili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESTELLA - The Sin of Time -.

Scientific evidence, eyewitness testimony, and objective facts— when these align, the truth emerges. But what if that “truth” changes…depending on how it is observed? Overview SHEROK’s Case ; Recollection is a branching detective mystery visual novelwhere your choices shape both the investigation and its meaning. Analyze evidence. Interpret testimony.Follow logic—or emotion. Your decisions influe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHEROK's Case ;Recollection.

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.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 再见断刀.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ezrebeth.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Story: Sunday, September 12, 2010. When a dead body is found at the Kaseki Residence, once home to a world-renowned paleontologist, rookie officers Keiichi Genba, Himatsu Mizu, Rei Shirayuki and Dr. Shinketsu Kikai are tasked with investigating the scene. Not only do they need to uncover the identity of the victim and reconstruct the events leading up to his untimely death… ...they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GENBA no Kizuna.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

In a world corrupted by Madness a young druid Enelia uncovers a horrifying truth that threatens her life. To save herself and her loved ones, Enelia defies public order and embarks on a journey where she meets various characters, solves mysteries and makes fateful choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enelia Dawn of Madness.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

90% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Five days ago, Janet left her dorm to go on a date - and never came back. Was she kidnapped? Murdered? The truth may be even stranger. Solve puzzles to connect together pieces of the story in a science-fiction adventure with eleven possible endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Date Warp.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

On Halloween night, a young detective named Johnny Mystery comes across a girl trying to escape from the police. Then, Johnny tries to unravel an intriguing murder case that happened during a party at the Municipal Music School. This is a mystery visual novel with more than 10,000 words, multiple endings and a logic problem to be solved. Future chapters will be regularly released. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Johnny Mystery and The Halloween Killer.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

97% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Away.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Welcome to the detective agency in old Seoul. This visual novel provides unique mystery and lesbian romance. Players can choose which one of 4 female characters will be the closest to the main character, "Heesoo." Some of your choices might lead you to a dark and dangerous path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lady in Mystery.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Set after the demise of a city deep underground, Misshitsu no Sacrifice tells the story of five young girls to attempt to escape and the friendships, enmity, and horror they experience along the way. Players must solve a variety of puzzles to find out what the future holds for the young girls in this atmospheric tale of family, friendship, and betrayal that unfolds behind closed doors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ABYSS OF THE SACRIFICE.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

63% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Inspired by the Italian culture and taking place in a western Fantasy setting, our visual novel introduces the story of Elisa, a beautiful owner of an inn, struggling with the amorous proposal of honorable Knights, high born Princes and rich Merchants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elisa: the Innkeeper.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

The Island: Into The Mist is a mystery adventure visual novel where every decision counts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Island: Into The Mist.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

54% User Score Based on 18 reviews

This is a romance game for women where you become the first female soldier in the Shinsengumi, fight alongside the other soldiers, and fall in love. Experience historical battles alongside the likes of Kondo, Hijikata, and Okita. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bakumatsu Renka SHINSENGUMI.

An investigation and courtroom visual novel set in the electoral courts of a small Brazilian city. A first-case lawyer, a doctored campaign flyer, and a document with a date that does not add up. Two routes of around eight hours, six endings and a final act. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Água Suja (Nobody Dies Here).

In the underwater kingdom of Cerebrite, there live several mermaid princesses. One of them is Ninon, who was born in a peculiar manner unlike the other merfolk: she had the head of a fish, and the legs of a human. As such, the other merfolk shun her, and she feels out of place amongst even her own family. Meanwhile, Ninon herself carries a desire to see the world beyond her home of the White Sea,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninon the Upside-Down Mermaid.

Some lives were never meant to be saved.  A full-scale Hong Kong Noir cinematic novel told through over 1,000 visual cuts.A hardboiled, fully voiced visual novel set in Hong Kong and Thailand in 2007. While this game serves as a prequel to the 2014-set Red Spider: Vengeance, it is structured as a standalone story and can be fully enjoyed by newcomers to the series. FeaturesCinematic Visuals Trad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Spider2: Exiled Remastered donation ver..

Private Psychic is a narrative investigation game about weird ghosts and the fear of the future.Play as Maple, a Psychic launching her own paranormal detective agency, but who is so afraid of the future that she can't predict it anymore (which is a real problem for a psychic...). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Private Psychic.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

STORY: HOW DO YOU FORGIVE SOMEONE WHO CUT YOU OPEN?Congratulations on graduating, young lady! You passed the interview! Welcome to our company! A bright future ahead of you! Haha, just kidding. You're now locked in a psych ward, with all your money and memory lost, plus a shocking stitched wound across your belly. Part of your body has been stolen. You know it was Laira who did this. You just kno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laira Cut Me Open.

Dive into unforgettable adventures! Your choices lead to multiple possible endings, shaped entirely by the decisions you make. From the very beginning, you can choose your hero’s gender, give them a name, and adjust the game’s resolution. Story in BriefDepending on your chosen path, the game unfolds in different ways: Male protagonist — you receive a mysterious book. Will you try to uncover its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to summer story.

Explore a misty 90's small town where every choice you make unravels a dark, haunting mystery. Investigate clues, manage tense relationships, and face the consequences of your actions in this psychological horror visual novel that may leave you questioning your own sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Regrets.

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.

Mirage Noir is a detective romance visual novel where every lead could bring you closer to love—or straight into a killer’s hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirage Noir.

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.

Snow is slowly falling outside. A girl named Anastasia, who lives in an old multi-story building, decides to leave her apartment. She goes to borrow some salt from her neighbors and find a treasure hidden in this house. But what kind of treasure is this, and is it worth looking for? Her neighbors are very strange, and Nastya will have to make a choice which one to go to. Reality mixes with nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do you have SALT?.

A Fantasy / Steampunk Visual Novel in which you'll make hearts skip a beat! You are Arane Kross, a talented engineer capable of controlling nature with a machine: the Ecosphere! What will be your impact? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecosphere.

A visual novel about a girl who watches a snuff video to relieve stress, justifying herself with the fact that what is happening on the screen isn’t real... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl From The Snuff Video.

Join the talented photography student Neera on a captivating journey through her memories. Haunted by recurring nightmares, her life spirals into chaos, questioning everything. Involuntarily, she returns to a place she once left behind: her childhood home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am OK.

The long-awaited sequel to the early Showa-style spy mystery “Hornet the Vanguard” is here!"Hornet the Vanguard2:The fox smirks" is a completely new mystery adventure game that progresses through the story by gathering information through escape games and uncovering lies through deduction. The title of the sequel includes the ``Chapter3 Imperial Capital Serial Bombing Incident.'' Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hornet the Vanguard2:The fox smirks.

"... Our universe is coming to an end...  Come, let us toast to the little time we have left..." Re:Curse is a narrative-driven time-travel mystery visual novel that weaves together themes of grief, human connection, found-family, and hope in dark times.  Play as Allison, a young woman struggling to find a glimmer of hope amidst the monotony and chaos of her life.  Rediscover yours… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Curse.

The demo is suitable for ages 14+. The game itself will be suitable for ages 16+. Please see the list of content warnings below. Junkyard Universe is an arcade-adventure that mixes the story with steering the junk eraser ship in space: Uncover all the dirty secrets of the DISSOLVER company as space pilot Meredith. She is just about to board Junk Eraser Ship 3LS4 - the very ship that returne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junkyard Universe.

Welcome to Chronicles of Crossing Time. In this game, you will experience the intense battle for succession in an imperial court. Whether you are drawn into it passively or choose to take part actively, every decision you make will involve intricate struggles of human nature—conflicts, political intrigue, intertwining relationships, life and death, separation and farewells, and of course, sweet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 穿越日记.

Trick Eight is a narrative-driven mystery and deduction game blending New Chinese Style with Neo-orthodox storytelling. You will play as two intertwined roles, investigating a series of serial murders on an isolated village, gradually uncovering the chilling truth hidden behind the faith. "Eight is division. All things named by the eight stem from separation." Heaven and Earth are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick Eight.

Christian Tyler is ready to investigate a new case! Uncover the mystery of the tourist town of Alkelano in our new visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest of Death Masks.

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.

WELCOME TO DEMONOPHOBIA COMPANY! Demonophobia Company is a RPG + Visual Novel game that shows 'Angel of glory, Gloria' experiences after she disguises herself as 'Demon of vanity, Burbary' and joined the company. Synopsis 'Angel of glory, Gloria' got a mission to disguise as 'Demon of vanity, Burbary' and joined 'Demonophobia Company' to find the hell's significant secrets, since hell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonophobia Company.

You'll be following Neo, a young idol dissatisfied with her life. After suddenly moving to a new school for one week, she finds herself wrapped up in the school's student council and its (unofficial) idol group. But all takes an unexpected turn once a simple accident causes our cast to delve deeper into the school's lower floor. During a series of investigations done by the astute Detective Emili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call the Tune.

Step in the glorious Victorian Era and experience it as a young upper class woman preparing for her debut before the Queen and the royal family. You will be subject to various situations, each with four choices. Each and every one of them can and will impact your future. Who will you become when the time comes? Will you fullfill your family's expectations and ambitions? Will you find your own pat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victorian Debutante.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

"Do you know a monster that dwells around here?" she asked. An ordinary barkeepers' journey, intertwined with the only survivor from a shrouded monster hunter company, started with this question. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koncolos.

“Sophistry: Love and Despair” is the first episode of our multi series visual novel game. “Sophistry” (6 episodes), and is expected to be released end of December 2021. Throughout the episodes, you'll get to incarnate each of the main protagonists of the story (3 males and 3 females). Each episode can be played as an independent game, or in sequence as the choices made in previous episodes can b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophistry - Love & Despair.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

“Confessions at Candlewood Lake” is a romantic comedy Visual Novel tale of four women who take a surprise long weekend at a luxurious chalet in Candlewood Lake, Connecticut. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Confessions at Candlewood Lake.

Studio Unagi's Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future is a historical, immersive strategy game made by four undergraduate students from Yale University and University of Texas, Austin in association with UT Austin's JapanLab. Built upon a familiar and accessible visual novel framework, Ghosts over the Water takes you into a fast-paced world filled with difficult decisions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future.