Games like Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos

"Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York" is a single-player Horror Role Playing game with an interesting plot, set in the universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. Players can choose to be a Ventrue, Toreador, or Brujah and explore the conflict between the Camarilla and Anarchs in New York, utilizing their unique Disciplines. Despite its awesome visuals, exceptional music, and unique atmosphere, the game is criticized for being very grinding and buggy.

"The Detail is a crime noir adventure game focused on a detective's brutal gangland murder investigation and a reformed criminal's efforts to protect his family. With branching narratives, interactive comics, and professional audio, players face tough choices and deal with the consequences in this mature, emotional experience. Multiple playable characters and a branching storyline based on player choices are featured in the first episode, 'Where the Dead Lie'."

Fault Milestone One is a single-player Fantasy Simulation game, featuring an intriguing Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel story about Princess Selphine and her Royal Guard Ritona. With excellent graphics, fabulous music, and plenty of humor, the game offers a wholesome and engaging experience, following the protagonists on their epic journey back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide.

In Soul Gambler, a modern adaptation of Goethe’s Faust, you play as Faust, selling your soul in installments for wish fulfillment. Your choices determine the story’s outcome through this interactive graphic novel, featuring comic book-style illustrations and environments. Will you maintain your soul or succumb to temptation?

"The Crown of Leaves" is a visually striking hybrid of non-kinetic visual novel and point-n-click adventure. Players follow the story of Roui, a resilient city dandy who returns to his rural homeland, Latori, after a failure. Struggling with local mystical beliefs and seeking a way back to his old life, Roui's fate becomes intertwined with a prosperous order, leading to mystical riddles, ghosts, and beasts. Handcrafted illustrations and original music enhance the immersive atmosphere in this intriguing debut game.

"Fault Milestone Two Side: Above" is a cinematic visual novel and sequel to "Fault Milestone One." With its new 3D camera system, players can experience the grand science fantasy story of Selphine and her companions in a more immersive and epic setting. However, the story picks up right after the first game, so playing it first is highly recommended to avoid spoilers. Please note that demo saves do not carry over to the full game.

In "Subsurface Circular," play as a detective investigating disappearances among robotic workers on a subterranean monorail. Solve dialogue puzzles using a unique vocabulary-based inventory system to uncover the world's secrets. This polished, one-sitting game features a graphical twist on classic text-based adventures and includes an original soundtrack, art gallery, and unlockable developer commentary.

"Backbone" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a phenomenal story and impressive graphics, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack. As raccoon detective Howard Lotor, you'll explore a dystopian Vancouver full of anthropomorphic animals while unraveling a deeply personal narrative. The game boasts a dense atmosphere, emotional depth, and engaging dialogues, however, it has low replayability, is grind-heavy, and has some bugs.

"The Pirate's Fate" is an open-world, pirate-themed action RPG set in the golden age of piracy. Play as a fledgling pirate captain, explore vast seas, and build your crew and ship to become a formidable pirate legend. Engage in intense naval battles, discover hidden treasures, and make difficult moral choices that will shape your story.

In "The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence," players follow the journey of Wilma, a gifted musician student suffering from writer's block. As she struggles to overcome her creative blockage in a solitary alpine cabin, players' decisions will significantly impact her path to success. Set in early 20th century Austria, this episode highlights the themes of creativity, human connections, and aspiration.