Games like Crosshollow Foundations

Within the Inner Palace is an AI-enhanced, text-based life simulation set in a fictional imperial court. You play as the daughter of a court official, entering the inner palace as an imperial consort. From the moment you step inside, your fate is no longer yours alone: your family's honor, political standing, and future may rise or fall with your favor at court. Build relationships with the empe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the Inner Palace.

Song of Nanzhao is a music-driven puzzle adventure set in ancient China. As a voiceless court musician, use pentatonic melodies drawn from nature to solve puzzles, uncover hidden stories, and connect with villagers, seeking peace through the power of sound. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song of Nanzhao.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Amidst a chaotic world, you are drawn into this legend due to a mysterious artifact. Will you stay true to your promises? Or will you first satisfy your own desires? The choice appears right from the very beginning.Through the rise and fall of fortunes, power shifts with the sound of gunfire. During the turbulence, you witness the changing identities of each person, along with their inner resolve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate 2: A Century's Promise.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail is a visual novel that blends the magic of high fantasy and the mystery of a classic detective story. Play as Sofya Rykov, a private investigator with a secret of her own (the power to turn into a cat) as she searches for the truth behind a missing Leshin soldier. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

Game Description (for itch.io) You are not human. You are an amorphous, primal entity—a parasitic slime. Your survival depends on a fragile, intimate, and dangerous bond with the humans you choose as hosts. Infiltrate their lives, control their bodies, and weave your way through a society that must never know you exist. Support the Development of V0.4.0! The game is currently developed i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasite Slime.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 134 reviews

Special Note:Toward the Northern Realm is a live-action interactive film-game set in an alternate history world, and does not involve any actual historical events. Official Discussion Group 1: 941491531 About the Game:Tianhe river runs across the land, spanning thousands of miles from north to south. To the south, indulgence and prosperity reign, the realm basking in peace under heaven. To the no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandate Of Heaven.

Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller where your choices shape the story. Unravel the mysteries of a town plagued by supernatural phenomena, as you navigate the environments and interact with complex characters. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Memories.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Every choice you make will change your story. Every small choice will change your relationships with comrades, and change your fate and those of your comrades at critical moments. You may be the villain, or a trustworthy comrade. Everything depends on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7Days Origins.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

A narrative-based RPG game which draws from the old gamebook genre, set in the world of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythology. Drawing from the dark realms of H.P. Lovecraft's imagination, Omen... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omen Exitio: Plague.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 93 reviews

One fateful night, Lynn Reinweiß, a young noble girl and vampire fanatic, wanders into the town of Lugenberg, home to many non-human creatures. There, she finds herself in the offices of the vampire detective Arne, and requests his assistance in looking into her father's actions. Yet before long, tragedy strikes, and Lynn's world begins to forever change... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case Book of Arne.

A note before you beginThis is my first game. I aim to create an enjoyable text adventure (ADV) combining supernatural horror centered on unsettling rules with RPG-style exploration, character interactions and minigames woven into the story. Thank you for taking the time to learn about this game. If some parts still need a little polish, I appreciate your understanding. Feel free to share your th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Sunny Doll.

Ten years of destiny begin with the prologue; two worlds collide in ancient enmity! From inter-dimensional wars to time travel, from the tangled feuds of four clans to the cycle of fate—every choice you make rewrites the destiny of both realms. Will you uphold your family's glory, or shatter the chains of fate? Define the ending of this adventure filled with betrayal, protection, redemption, and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 命运之轮(序章)/Journey of Destiny.

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.

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.

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.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Tell a Demon is a visual novel set in a 1920s style fantasy world, centering around themes of love, loss, and vengeance. Your choices affect the character development of each of the three protagonists, leading to sixteen different endings. Many endings will vary based on your decisions throughout the story-some choices affect a viewpoint character's personality, while others alter the plot. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tell a Demon.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 404 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A Light in the Dark is a new, suspense-filled visual novel on PC. A collaboration between CreSpirit, developers of Rabi-Ribi, and the tag team duo of Storia and Narrator, developers focused on visual novels and RPGs. Having worked with CreSpirit on Rabi-Ribi and Narrator on Companion, Sekai Project is teaming up with this dream team of developers to bring their new game project to the West! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Light in the Dark.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

95% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Vessels is an atmospheric, character-driven narrative adventure game. Players assume the role of crewmember quarantined in the airlock of their ship with no memory of how they got there, and with crewmates who refuse to let you out. Players can posses other crew members to explore the ship and find a way to free yourself, where different choices can lead to multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessels.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 581 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Threads.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 624 reviews

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe. The free version o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 437 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

Berlin 1933. Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Darkest of Times.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Because We’re Here ~Mohnblume und Blauerose~ is a bittersweet otome dating sim in an unforgiving First World War-inspired setting. It's an episodic visual novel, released in four acts. 1915, Wesslinger National Calendar. The Great War rages on. As neurotic Postal Corps volunteer Elfriede Rauss, you walk the trenches with the men of a lost generation. And amidst the chaos and brutality of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Because We're Here - Act I.

MANDATO is a short, story-driven first-person horror game inspired by Filipino culture and social issues. Explore a Filipino town where political influence reaches far beyond city hall—and uncover the disturbing reality hidden beneath promises, loyalty, and public image. This release contains the first chapter of the story and takes approximately 35–45 minutes to complete. THE STORYYou play as J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MANDATO.

Gone to HELL in a Handbasket - 18+ Interactive Fiction (wip) - by glucosify tags : urban fantasy (inspired by late 70s / early 80s), romance, supernatural, mystery, satanic and occult themes, cults, 18+ rating for violence, sexual content, mental illness and more A simple pizza delivery turns sinister when you find yourself trapped with 5 other strangers in a decaying place that hides a dark his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gone to Hell in a Handbasket - GTHIAH.

We are currently in Early Development. Features, visuals, and content are still evolving as we continue building the world of Maji. Step into the city of Neo-Bandung, a place where modern life stands side by side with ancient spiritual forces. Dark spirits known as Dzinis have begun appearing more frequently, threatening civilians and pushing local militias to their limits. You play as Suaka, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVAKA: Lost Legends.

Special Announcement (｡･∀･) Join our Discord: ysbxSfYaQs Twitter / YouTube: @EternalDream0v0 Game developer on Bilibili / Weibo: @梦境位面主0v0 Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” above to visit our homepage. Follow us to get more updates on the game! About the Game The sound of waves brushes softly past my ears, and my mind sinks into a deep blue silence. In corners… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Name Tide Left.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Hunt your prey as a vampire on windswept Victorian moors! Who will capture your unbeating heart? Love Undying: A Kiss Before Dawn is a 190,000-word interactive romance novel by Lauren O’Donoghue. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. After an angry mob forced you from your European home, you fled to England in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Undying: A Kiss Before Dawn.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Step into the shoes of Dr Vincent Batten, who takes on his new role at the Ministry of Health of the Fourth Republic. Known as a care center for mentally unstable patients, you will find yourself curious, yet intimidated behind the walls of this facility. In times when the republic is characterized by unrest and riots, it is all the more honourable to tackle such a task. Your family must be prou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Doctor's Term.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development

94% User Score Based on 306 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosewater.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

99% User Score Based on 112 reviews

A surreal, coming-of-age visual novel set in early 2010s Central Florida, "Siren's Call" is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside of you knows that this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Travel across landscapes devastated by a catastrophic climate meltdown, following a small family in search of somewhere habitable. With limited supplies and facing potential death at every turn, your choices will decide their fate. Will they manage to settle down? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Lines.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Zapping.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

95% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Sacred Fire is a narrative RPG in which your humanity and emotions impact your fight for survival and inner freedom. Inspired by ancient Caledonia, the story follows a group of resistance fighters and their rise to power. Choosing motives, ideas and feelings is as important as choosing your actions. Develop your personality and compete for influence to change the story and avert a tragic ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Fire.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

70% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Welcome to The Fabled Woods, a narrative adventure. Despite the picturesque beauty, ugly and terrible secrets lurk among the shifting boughs, darkness that no amount of dappled sunlight can erase. Take the first step, and experience an unforgettable journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fabled Woods.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Solstice is a dystopian mystery thriller about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solstice.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

88% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Walk the path of a legendary mage, combining four different schools of magic to devastating effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Mage Reborn.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seers Isle.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

The Remainder is a dark fantasy story made of psychological puzzles, romance, and the unexpected. The Complete Edition contains acts 1 to 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

When the villagers of Derevnya begin turning up maimed, suspicion falls on you. Track down the beast to clear your name and save the village—but to unravel the mystery, you will need to confront your own past. A survival-horror choose your own adventure set in Kievan Rus'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wolf of Derevnya.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

83% User Score Based on 409 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 3 reviews

Along the Edge is a visual novel set in the European countryside, where your choices impact the main character's personality and appearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Along the Edge.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

79% User Score Based on 86 reviews

In this interactive sci-fi adventure novel, you are the AI pilot of Earth's last interstellar ship, tasked with finding a home for your crew—the last remnants of humanity. Your choices will determine their fate, and your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Away Team.

About Six heroines find themselves in an unknown world, the last memory of their former homes being a blinding flash of light that emanated from a small rune-carved stone. Separated by time and space, they awaken to find themselves in a world of powerful magic and horny monster girls. Defend yourself from the monster girls as you look for a way home, but be wary of their cunning tricks and traps … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runes of Pandemonium.

Slender - A Crooked Manifestation is a First Person Perspective, Single-Player survival horror game, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. After being caught in a violent ocean storm, you wash ashore a desolate island that holds the remnants of a forgotten past. As a lone survivor navigating the haunting environment of treacherous islands and dark caves, you’ll uncover dark secrets … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender - A Crooked Manifestation.

Just Updated Hello. My name is Rodrigo and I am the developer of Shadows of Kepler. You may not know it, but the production of Shadows of Kepler is stopped. It's stopped until I have the money to bring back a good team to finish the game. The programmer of Shadows of Kepler used the C ++ language. Due to my limitations in that part, I was unable to continue the production. On the other hand I sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Kepler.

The World of Enemies with You A Novel × Turn-Based RPG told through the perspectives of seven characters. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ■ Game Overview The day the otherworldly realm known as "Outrealm" opened, the world changed forever. Dangerous creatures called "Enemies" appeared, threatening humanity. To fight against this growing threat, an organization known as &q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World of Enemies with You.

The Colour Beyond: A Zeroth Kind is a narrative-driven cosmic horror adventure about investigation, Mind-Intrusion, and the cost of rewriting fate. After foreseeing your own death, an unknown colour grants you ten more days to live and the power of Mind-Intrusion. When time runs out, will you hold on to your sanity and humanity, or become a living mutation? Investigate an Island Consumed by an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 它色：第零类接触.

Part one is fully released! You'll have to start a new game due to several structural changes. Loading old savings will cause bugs.  Bug report | Ascendance on Tumblr | Support me on Ko-fi  ❤  Ascendance is a text-based fantasy love story about the first contact between humanity and the extraterrestrial beings known as The Y.  Though the premise is a very fertile (and fun!) ground for sci-fi, Asc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascendance.

LAST UPDATE: 01.10.23 Chapter 2, Part 1 The Northern Passage is a (work in progress) horror fantasy CYOA, where you play as a hunter sent up north to investigate a series of missing people along the border of your home country and in the port cities of the Blackwater. Working with your handler, Lea, you will travel north and discover that things are far worse than you ever could have imagined, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Northern Passage.