Games like Ghost Stories

Background Your name is Susan. You are 14 years old and you have ambitions of becoming a witch. You have just completed two years of study at the Spooksville Academy of Witchcraft. You reckon you know all the theory and now it's time to put that theory into practice. As with all trades, you must start out as an apprentice. You've been allocated to Broomhilda, the old witch that lives in the spooky…

Background You are Rowan of Bunglewood Downs, would-be thief and seeker of magic. There's known to be a Cave of Magic deep in the forest of Bunglewood. The cave is not hard to find, but no one goes there for fear of being eaten by a troll. As no one's been there, no one knows for sure what's in the cave. It's rumoured to contain treasure, but if it contains treasure, why isn't it called The Cave o…

Background It's 23 December 2020. It's been a really tough year for many people with bush fires, floods and other natural disasters and then the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people are doing it tough, so it's up to Santa Claus to bring a smile to their faces and make sure that all the nice children get a present on Christmas Day, even if their parents can't afford it. Today also happens to be your birt…

"Magdalena" is a horror-adventure game where you play as George, uncovering bloody events through the guidance of light. Explore the game's world, gather memory fragments, and piece together the truth, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's chilling stories. Search for clues within the house and surroundings to unravel the mysteries lurking behind a long-locked room.

"Ghost in the Pool" is a black-and-white Japanese comic style horror visual novel game, inspired by the original comic series "Guiwenzhai". The game follows a chilling tale of a ghost haunting the school swimming pool, with multiple endings and branches in the story. It offers 1-2 hours of fully interactive gameplay, presenting a unique and eerie campus horror experience.

"Opus: Echo of Starsong" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with a wonderful story, impressive gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals. The music is phenomenal, and there's plenty of humor throughout the game, making for a very atmospheric experience. With an expansive story and endearing cast of characters, this philosophical space opera is a remarkable indie game that might leave a lasting impression.

In "Three Fourths Home," you play as Kelly, a young woman driving back to her family's Nebraska farmhouse. The game is a visual novel that takes place entirely in real-time, as you navigate conversations with your family members during the car ride. Gameplay consists of making choices during these conversations that impact Kelly's relationships and the game's narrative.

"The Assembly" is a narrative-driven virtual reality game that offers a unique and intriguing story similar to acclaimed titles like BioShock, Half-Life, and Dishonored. It boasts a fully realized world with impressive details and a mature approach to storytelling. The game's engaging narrative and gamepad controls make it an immersive and lengthy VR experience, allowing players to become deeply invested in the story and the emotional weight of their decisions.

Episode 1: The King's Medicine "When Naigye and her niece Cally visit the castle, a surprise encounter with King Farnham leads to a short story about his three sons visiting a village of native lizard people." Do you like, or at least, are able to tolerate: Point-and-click adventure games? Simple yet honest 216-color graphics? An 800x600 windowed resolution? The ability to go full screen…

A narrative walking simulator that packs an emotional punch. As the world's first spoken-word video game, it may speak truth into the bittersweet moments of your life.