Games like Forbidden: A First's Obsession

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

ContactDiscord:  About the GameStoryI was once merely a composer, commissioned by the royal court to score the "tale" of the Snow Queen. Yet this manuscript appears to exist in multiple iterations. Some versions echo through city streets, while others lie buried beneath forest loam. She claims it to be her autobiography. The magic mirror, however, insists these are merely the chapter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 空王座 Empty Throne.

《Space Travel:Chronicles》 Genre: Pixel Narrative · Choice-Driven · Single-Player Story Features: Suspenseful Time Paradox · 200+ Dialogue Choices · Zero-Combat Immersive Experience Current Version: Complete Chapters 1-2 (Chapters 3-4 in Development, Free Update)   ◆ Game Introduction "When unfamiliar objects suddenly appear in your room, and your mother insists you have a 'sister yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Travel:Chronicles.

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.

Four eras. One destiny.Zenogaias is a sweeping, turn-based JRPG that spans the ages from 8-bit Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion across four full-length Episodes, each inspired by a different era of gaming while delivering on its classic roots throughout. Linked together by a powerful, epic narrative, each Episode evolves in tone, visuals, mechanics, and music to reflect the growth of the genre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenogaias.

What is Iris Odyssey? Iris Odyssey is a classic text-based adventure game set in modern-day Shibuya. The story follows Fuka, a "girl searching for her brother," and Iris, a "crime investigator with magical powers," as they embark on an adventure filled with heartfelt encounters. The game features choices that players can make, which will unlock new story elements as the narrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iris Odyssey.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

76% User Score Based on 33 reviews

She was created for one purpose: to make sure everyone in the world enjoys Halloween. At all costs. A short, fully-voiced horror visual novel exploring instrumental convergence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROJECT: Halloween.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Wake up lovely, you've got things to do! First, find your lost flock of faer. Then find your wife, she'd look so cute wearing that flower you found. And if you have time, attack and dethrone god. Ok? Don't worry about that portal. I'm sure it's nothing. Now be careful. Every choice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Witch.

In the Phoenix Kingdom, there is a man known as the Corpse Killer. A duke attempted to usurp the country using an imposter of his daughter. A necromancer who once warred with the Phoenix Clan lurks in the shadows. Wilhelm, a new Knight of the Royal Guard, becomes entwined with investigations into the forces working to oppose king and country. He is assigned to the personal guard of Master Alchem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Case Files.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 168 reviews

❤ 【Game Overview】 ❤Immerse yourself in a heart-pounding, romantic visual novel where you play the role of a new recruit, just a month into your job, pursuing your female boss. Set against the backdrop of a futuristic sci-fi world, this short narrative is part of a vast universe. Beautifully illustrated in pixel art, and a riveting soundtrack that sets the mood for this love story. The game's rich … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

In the year 198X, young Evan must survive a bleak life in the snowy backwater of Landis, Oregon. One fateful day, his existence is forever changed by the dark influences of a strange visitor from another world. With the guidance of his new ally, can Evan stand up against schoolyard bullies? Will he have the courage to stand up for himself? The Prince of Landis combines the character-driven story a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prince of Landis.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 337 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballads at Midnight.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Royal Duality is a free dark fantasy visual novel game with more than 15 endings. Work with a mysterious 'guardian of stories' to complete the tale - your choices dramatically impact on the outcome of the story, but will you reach the final ending... or will you find yourself trapped in an ending where all hope has been lost? With additional side stories and hidden easter eggs to find, the guardia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Duality.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 5,758 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadwarden.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 83 reviews

The Prologue of Universe for Sale, in this demo you will get a taste of what will be in the final game, which is currently in development. Live a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor. Walk through Jupiter's roads, meet absurd characters with incredible stories to tel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe For Sale - Prologue.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

98% User Score Based on 87 reviews

The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek is a dark fantasy visual novel about fulfilling your aspirations by sacrificing parts of yourself. Literally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek.

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.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 119 reviews

Lizzy is a girl living in The Boarding, a walled city surrounded by fog. All who live here serve the mysterious Mother Matron, its revered leader who hasn’t been seen in person in many years. Periodically, the Mother Matron selects residents to become Surveyors, tasked with exploring the dark unknown tunnels that lie underground to find the key to a better future for the collective. The odds of su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Mother Matron.

Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Dungeon of Departure is an independently developed, pixel art, visual novel set in an original universe. The story follows the silent, player protagonist and three companion characters as they face difficult decisions, strange occurrences, and seek a path forward and out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Departure.

This is a linear visual novel, LVG and GALGAME that takes you into the dramatic life of Huang Hu, the ambitious factory director. Huang Hu finds himself entangled in a web of complex emotions involving his alluring sister-in-law, a loyal housemaid, and his strong-willed wife, Makeni. This story-driven game offers an immersive experience with a focus on rich character development and a compelling n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incestuous Affair.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

YOUR DECISION, YOUR ENDING Dive into the mysteries of the Dreaming City and discover who you truly are—melancholic, choleric, sanguine, or phlegmatic? Every choice you make will reveal hidden traits of your personality. The enigmatic disappearance of Aoi will lead you to confront not only the city's secrets but also the riddles of your own soul. UNRAVEL MYSTERIES AND DISCOVER YOURSELF Every puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAMING CITY.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

94% User Score Based on 129 reviews

Story After being wrongfully terminated from the Investigations Agency of Polaris, our Protagonist struggles to find a piloting job that doesn't have him blacklisted. With no options left, he joins the mercenary ship of Aetos to continue supporting his ill sister and to find a way to clear his name. Embarking on missions with the stoic captain Iris, the cheery engineer Vaela, the playful doctor L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Ascension.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Fine Work: Act I is the first in a Slice-of-Life Romantic Mystery series, featuring cute clients, scheming gods, sentient cities, wild concerts, and weaving dreams.  You’re just getting settled in the city of Gleamhold, and your workshop opens tomorrow. Sure, it's nice here, this cozy corner of a big, weird universe. But your new clients hail from distant dreams, bringing their own strange dramas … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fine Work: Act I.

Welcome to Nowhere Tech, transfer student- where you'll meet people, make choices, make mistakes, and make even more mistakes. You came here to have new experiences and live a little, but you might get more than you bargained for... Navigate this choice-heavy, dialogue-heavy story and crack the code behind your enigmatic new classmate. INCLUDING: - TWO semi-dateable beautiful young women! - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Addy.

Ren'Py Engine Settings*[Make sure to try the free DEMO first to make sure your PC can run it, or check the recommended specs below!] If you have any performance issues whatsoever, this will most often help!: •When starting the game, press Shift + G on your keyboard to access the FPS and screen renderer section of Ren’Py!       •Select “force GL2 Renderer”           •Select 30 FPS (as opposed t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lap of the Gods: A Visual Novel.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A majestic train rolls in from the impossible, roiling fog. A charismatic train conductor steps out and welcomes you on. Are the other passengers just some eccentric rich people, or could there be something more? And why do you get the feeling that the conductor is hiding something?  There's only one way to find out. All aboard... Are you ready to uncover their secrets?Play as Vivienne Sans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ouroboros Express.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Dredgeport is spiralling out of control. Gangs rule the slums, corruption trumps the law, and corpses of the war-dead are burned daily for fuel. You are an ex-soldier, mistaken for dead and shipped back to Dredgeport for processing. After a narrow escape, you find yourself alone in the guts of the city, with only two things to your name: your life and your sanity. Keeping both will prove a challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duskpunk.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

82% User Score Based on 193 reviews

Universe for Sale is a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe for Sale.

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.

Animus Toil is an experimental puzzle-adventure video game built for Game Boy, Analogue Pocket, PC, and web browser. The Temple of the Herring was a legend to the people of Thera. Cursed by an evil wizard known only as Somnus, the temple strikes the curiosity of two explorers seeking answers. Who exactly is Somnus? Why is the temple cursed? What is the secret behind the mysterious artifacts? And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animus Toil.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 230 reviews

While attending a religious recollection, Holly Beltran experiences strange hauntings throughout the convent. At night, broken faced statues and whispered prayers haunt Holly’s dreams — before the recollection is over, Holly may have to face more than her own demons to come out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Maker.

Scriptur is a kinetic visual novel featuring original artworks, soundtrack, and characters. The main character woke up on the train, he does not know how he ended up in it and where he was going. On top of that, he has the same strange dream all the time. What does this all mean? What is the secret behind all this? Will it be possible to reveal it and finally restore the lost memories of what hap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scriptur.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

A forsaken nun must prove a monster's innocence. He is offered no voice, but she will lend hers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfskin's Curse.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Deep 8 is an indie game, mostly inspired by 90s classical RPGs like Final Fantasy. Explore vast worlds, a deep and thrilling story with mildly erotic themes and a Skillbased Roundbased Fighting system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEEP 8.

Battle against gods and experience the creation myth of a grand fantasy universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatio Ex Nihilo: Aition.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Deep beneath the surface of the dead Earth, the City, the last refuge of humanity, hides. Engineering genius and efforts of all mankind; a giant structure of steel, concrete, and biopolymers. It keeps the remnants of civilization one step away from total extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athanasy.

Dreamland Welcome to Dreamland - a mysterious and fascinating world of dreams, where reality intertwines with fantasy, and fear and admiration go hand in hand. In this game, you will go on a fascinating journey through a world inhabited by mythical creatures and creepy characters. PlotWe see the world through the eyes of Alexey, an ordinary worker at the logistics company "Watcher's Cargo.&… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamland.

Sugarcreek is a 2D story-based adventure game where you lead Eddie, a soft-spoken high school student from Sugarcreek, Washington, in his quest to find his missing sister! Along the way, you can fight opponents in turn-based strategy battles, play minigames based on story moments, and interact with a town full of interesting characters! If you enjoyed this demo, please consider checking out the Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugarcreek.

Deep in the halls of a magic library, a young girl, Tilde, sneaks into the forbidden section in search of new magic and power. As the lights go out, things quickly take a turn for the worse when a large, ink-like monster begins taking pursuit! Guided by a mysterious figure, Tilde nearly slips away, but her greed tricks her into the clutches of an ominous tome. Now stuck in its pages, it’s up to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erratum.

The Road Doesn't Care If You Make ItDravora is a narrative roguelite about leading a party of desperate people across a politically fractured, early medieval continent. There are no combat screens, no stat sheets, no skill trees. Every interaction is a choice made in words — and every choice has consequences that follow you down the road. Your companions are people, not party members. They joined… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dravora.

Under Heaven Or Hell is a Dark Romance Visual Novel where love, danger, and temptation intertwine. Step into Hell, and navigate a world of deadly intrigues, alluring devils and a mysterious angel. Each decision carries weight, shaping your fate, desire and the hearts bound to it. You wake up in Hell with no memory of how you got there, and no clear way out. To return home, you will hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Heaven Or Hell.

Tormentum II, a long-awaited continuation of the dark adventure game inspired by the works of H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksinski, will appear on the Steam platform in 2019. In 2019, thanks to the Polish studio OhNoo, the door to the dark world of Tormentum will open again. Tormentum II is a Point & Click adventure game taking place in a dark, surreal world full of gloomy characters and repulsi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum II.

Step into a world divided by the enigmatic Spheres, where different races live under strict balance – a balance that has never been questioned… until now. As the protagonist, an ordinary young person from a remote village, you receive an unexpected invitation to a grand ball. What seems like a stroke of fate soon turns into a revelation of hidden anomalies, ancient powers, and a secret that could… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Edges.

Dive into what lies below in “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree” an immersive visual novel where every choice carves a path through a tapestry of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Unravel a story that intertwines destiny, personality, and local folklore About This Game: * In “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree,” you assume the role of a high school student, in a vibrant and dynamic school. Beneath it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath The Cherry Blossom Tree.

In the depths of the darkest recesses of our universe, humanity uncovered the elusive secrets of life's origin. Armed with an insatiable curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, they ventured into forbidden realms, peering into the abyss of their existence. But what they discovered unleashed a terror that would haunt their collective consciousness forever. Is artificially created life w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Gods - At the Dream End 2.

Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania focused on fast-paced combat, exploration, and an engaging story. The sequel to Aeterna Noctis follows the steps of its predecessor including a brand new protagonist and a large interconnected world! After the events of the first game, the Queen of Light must stop the destruction of the very existence by challenging the Supreme God Chaos while seeking the location o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeterna Lucis.

For Evelyn II is a captivating adventure RPG in the magical world of Aura. Rich story, handcrafted 2D/3D environments, classic adventuring, choices, and retro pixel art. Explore, level up, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey where your decisions shape your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Evelyn II: Shards of Creation.