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57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Smiling Misery is an interactive tale that introduces us to the story of Margo, a jester who, weary of a comfortable life, embarks on a journey to seek misery. Join Margo on a brief adventure through a Mediterranean medieval kingdom and bring the story to its conclusion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smiling Misery.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

95% User Score Based on 1,029 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 21 reviews

Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lil Guardsman.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

A visual novel about a man's revenge in a dark fantasy world. FEATURES 20+ hours of gameplay Japanese voice acting CHARACTERS Fiana ClewingVA: Tomoe TamiyasuHigh-minded, ever-dutiful princess knight.Solidean royalty and temporary regent for the captive King Basilius. Proud of her father for winning the war and bringing glory to Solide, but wishes they could have prospered by more peaceful means. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HimeYoku: A Sacrifice of Lust and Grace.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 9,206 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 6 reviews

Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Live The Queen.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 1,161 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

Listen to stories of boasting glory and utter failure. Gather rumors, turn them into quests, and send the next adventurer on a journey that may change their life forever. Play the tavern owner, serve your drinks, and save the day! And while you’re at it why not uncover truths about a looming evil? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Talk.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Izzy and Nat break out of their boring summer routine when they make the discovery of a lifetime: an alien living at the bottom of a nearby pond. The mysterious creature, which they name Faerie, asks them for help returning to its home on a passing comet in exchange for showing the girls their futures. As they search for scrap metal to feed their new celestial friend, Izzy and Nat suddenly realize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Angel.

In the world of Mustland, each Ánima has a different soul, and they will see, feel, hear and play the world in a different way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Souls Parallel Edition.

Pre-Purchase Offer Roadmap About the GameIn the war-torn land of Edyssa, two opposing kingdoms—Bastion and Crescent—devastate the continent with their conflict. With the kingdoms' armies diverted toward the war, a new class of heroes, Adventurers, arise to protect the populace from monsters and crime. You are Albert Cross, Bladeseer of the neutral party Caeruleum. Accompanying you is Alice St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empyreal Dawn.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Bardic: Quest for Love is an enchanting blend of Adventure and Dating Sim set in the magical city of Deepharbor. Playing as either Edmond or Edna, a humble bard fresh to the city of Deepharbor, they are suddenly tasked with running a tavern. Players must navigate the challenges of managing a struggling establishment while exploring the realms of love, adventure, and city life in the sprawling port… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bardic: Quest for Love.

FROM JUNGLE TO CASTLE Young Serafina has spent her entire life alone in the jungle with only her guardian, a mysterious man named Arken, as company. When Arken is captured by a group of soldiers and carried away, Serafina must venture outside the forest to save him. On her journey to the heart of the kingdom, Serafina discovers a whole new world beyond the shadows of the jungle.From the depths of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serafina's Saga: Awakened.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Flashback is a strategy game oriented to your choices. You will play the role of a deliveryman and live in a turbulent city for a month. You will meet various characters and experience events, and those characters' fates will cross and they will usher in their own futures based on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flashback.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A visual novel about a girl who wishes to escape her fate and those who follow closely behind her. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections: Dreams and Reality.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Hare Apparent is a dialogue-based roleplaying game in a high-stakes social elimination scenario. As one of five pretenders competing to rule the disparate kingdoms of Under-Sky, you’ll need all your social chops and strategic skills to be the last candidate standing and win the crown. During the day, talk with your fellow pretenders: build rapport, discuss issues, hatch plans and make false promis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hare Apparent.

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.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Wildwood Down is a charming adventure about a chummy high school senior with Down syndrome who embarks on a deathly humorous adventure along the boardwalk of Wildwood, New Jersey. With his sister's life on the line, Dan must unravel a murder mystery, navigating eccentric characters, and his own unique perspective to crack the case before time runs out. Can this unlikely hero outsmart the danger lu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildwood Down.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

"Rain and Respite" is a relatively short visual novel where you talk to cute and weird girls at a tavern. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rain and Respite.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

55% User Score Based on 31 reviews

A fearless knight is on a heroic quest, but that's not you.  Play 4 'NPCs' and choose to help or hinder the adventurer, in this very short 20 min hand-drawn, fully voice acted point-and-click adventurer with a twist. Take control of the villagers in a medieval fantasy village, and decide to help or halt the adventurer's quest, with multiple paths and endings. Made by real people, no AI guff! Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Protagonish.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Join the ranks of the esteemed Royal Rangers, devoted protectors of the kingdom of Allton. As tensions rise with the neighboring elven realm of Kedarn, your role has become more vital than ever before. Brace yourself for a thrilling turn of events as your company captures an intriguing elven prisoner like no other. This enigmatic individual will challenge your perceptions and force you to make cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardency: Heart of the Rebellion.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Caution: Escape from this supervillain at your own risk...A sci-fi visual novel packed with brain-teasing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MalViolence: Definitive Edition.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

95% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Olive’s situation is dire. They're on the verge of being thrown out of college unless they can salvage their GPA, and their only chance rests on classes they know next to nothing about. Their lifeline: two club leaders who are more than willing to help them succeed. However, no solution is that easy. Olive soon finds themself in the middle of a conflict between these two friends that threatens to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twofold.

An adventure shattering stereotypes, a psychological experiment forcing a struggle within oneself. The tale of a girl with magical abilities who loses her beloved. Will she have a chance to turn back time? It's up to you! Feel the magic in you Set in a medieval fantasy world, an era filled with magic and dangers at every step. The main protagonist, Nicole, discovers her magical abilities and falls… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Day Before You Gone.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A visual novel about learning to trust again. Garland used to be a formidable adventurer.However, that was back before he was betrayed by his fellows on a quest that left him seriously wounded. Lucky enough to make it out with his life but unluckily without family or relatives, he is in no shape to look after himself due to his injuries. What he does have left is his adventurer’s spirit, which fue… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Slow Life with the Princess Knight and Her Devoted Handmaiden.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

92% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Time travel, assassins and one magical gangster rabbit! The demon king threatens your kingdom and it's up to you, the prince, to find a suitable hero to fight it. Not an easy task, as it will require you to shed a lot of blood and maybe even die. But at least you will save everyone... right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How Stories Die.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

89% User Score Based on 211 reviews

Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. Her job is to guide and advise him, to make him look good so that he can land a royal bride. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her. Unfortunately, events are not going accordi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Confines Of The Crown.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

Scarlet awakens in this strange land after getting tossed by a tornado. Through a series of unfortunate events, she finds herself in charge of leading a hapless Munchkin troupe through the Wicked Wood to safety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 290 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

Legends of the past come back to life in a charming mystery adventure. Pack your bags and journey through modern day Europe to uncover the secrets of the king that was never crowned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

"No:Worse" is a beautiful love story unfolding between two vulnerable individuals with kind but fragile hearts. Throughout it, you will encounter moments of despair, heartbreak, and deceit. And conquering these flaws lies entirely in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No:Worse.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

97% User Score Based on 397 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

A visual novel where you play as a beleaguered henchman working for a bumbling supervillain, and a slice of superhero satire packed with colorful characters and meaningful choices. Even henchmen have bills to pay, and sometimes, even henchmen can make choices that change everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Henchman Story.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Use your arrow keys to move the cards. When two cards touch, they merge into one! - 50 Levels that will challenge you to form different poker hands; - Designed for experienced poker players and newcomers alike (you do not need to know how to play poker to enjoy this game); - Original Soundtrack, composed especially for this game; If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poker Hands.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 788 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

If you wish for something really hard, Lariat the Witch might appear and offer to make your wish come true if you win a game of trivia, but if you lose, something bad might happen instead. How many lives will your ignorance ruin? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majotori.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

84% User Score Based on 89 reviews

HaremKingdom is a pure-love comedy in another world! Amidst magical hijinks and five adoring brides, what kind of harem will you choose to build? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HaremKingdom.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

"Spellbound Hearts" is a visual novel game that follows the story of Lycos, a vampire trapped in a desolate castle by a powerful spell. Alone and haunted by memories, Lycos encounters Zephyros, a young wizard who enters his domain seeking a drop of his blood to save his village from a plague. As their paths intertwine, Lycos and Zephyros embark on a journey of trust, redemption, and love… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbound Hearts.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 2 reviews

Deep under the sea, there is a princess who didn't know anything about french fries. This is her story, Princess Takorita's fated encounter with the french fries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Takorita Meets Fries.

Relaxing 2d puzzle game where you unlock characters and stories through solving puzzles and decide their fate in a magical but unforgiving world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fateful Mages.

Mencia: A Never Was Tale., is a styled rogue-like, 2D platform, in which you will have to face agains an invasion of cute aliens using the properties a magic sword will give you. Let's go! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mencia: A Never Was Tale.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

77% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Visual novel meets management sim- thanks to a spell gone wrong, you, a lowly goblin, become the lord of a realm. You’ll need to govern your lands, renovate your manor, and most importantly- train up your naïve maids into a team of skilled servants! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Goblin.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

83% User Score Based on 40 reviews

A cute little romantic story about rescue and love. Once upon a cat named Simon, decided to skip classes to wander. Before he knew it, he got lost in the deep forest – chased by an unknown predator. Will he be able to get out by his own means? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run, Kitty! - A Furry Gay Visual Novel.

Manga Ninja A platformer without a jump button. In Manga Ninja, you cannot jump. Instead, you throw a shuriken into the air, create a grappling point, and pull yourself toward it. Every movement is deliberate. Every mistake is visible. Every success feels earned. Core Gameplay No jump key — only shuriken grappling Precise mid-air movement Skill-based platforming Easy t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MangaNinja.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Fine Work: Act 1 is a charming fantasy fiction with dreamy characters, interwoven storylines, and breathtaking rhythmic gameplay. Meet your clientele, shape artifacts from their memories, and explore the city of Gleamhold in this unique Visual Novel X Rhythm Game fusion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fine Work: Act I.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

"Alice followed the white rabbit into a fantastical land where everything was topsy-turvy, and everyone was mad." The story begins when Abriel falls into a Wonderland distinctly different from the story books: a world filled with magical girls devoted to fighting for the sake of the Queen. As Abriel tries to find her place in Wonderland and face her past, she must also face the reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to duplicity loop.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

99% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime is a frog-obsessed comedy adventure featuring tactical frog battles, bizarre quests, and the mother of all frogs: the motherfrogger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A Point and Click RPG with Visual Novel elements, inspired by JRPG classics. Explore dungeons, build your characters, and battle foes in fast paced turn-based combat as you journey with your allies to discover the lost history of the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Earth: Reverie.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

100% User Score Based on 861 reviews

MESMALIE is an occult adventure game. A magickal incident in your personal life brings you to a small witches' coven in the middle of nowhere. Here, you'll learn to tame your ability... though, not without some bumps along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mesmalie.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

98% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Become a Demon Lord, who rules over and manages his dungeon. Listen to what creatures have to say to you, then make a yes or no decision. Will you succeed in growing your dungeon, or will you make it fall? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As expected of the Demon Lord.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Join Official Discord About the GameStep into the treacherous yet alluring shoes of the Dark Lord, steering a realm filled with eccentric characters and convoluted plots. As you stretch your tendrils of darkness across new lands, exercise your cunning in balancing political intrigues and military might. Juggle advisors who are as likely to stab you in the back as they are to kneel in awe. Fortif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Join Pilo and Prof on an exciting new space adventure! In this charming adventure game, you'll use your Holobook to transform everything you encounter into magical stickers, which you can then use to create an encyclopedia of your journey. With delightful graphics and engaging gameplay, this short and sweet adventure game is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilo and the Holobook.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

54% User Score Based on 61 reviews

When your boss is an asshole who ruins your life - it's time to take revenge and steal his wife! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wife of My Boss.

When a pretty plant in Alma's garden begins to speak to her, she knows that a dark mystery is afoot! But in Victorian England, women are often dismissed as nothing more than hysterical fantasists. Can you help Alma find her power, and solve this dangerous situation before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets In Green.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 1,618 reviews

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabernet.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

90% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Afterlove EP is a slice-of-life adventure about love, loss and music. Explore modern Jakarta as Rama in his journey to learn about himself, create music, find love and come to terms with the loss of his girlfriend Cinta, whose voice still lives on in his head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlove EP.