Games like Gloom and Doom

Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel lets you play as the owner of a magical tavern where the drinks you serve influence your patrons' destinies. Dive into a D&D-inspired story with over 20 unique characters and LGBTQ+ positive representation, featuring casual drink mixing, quest creation, and multiple endings. Experience an immersive, character-driven narrative filled with friendship, mystery, and fantasy.

"Will: A Wonderful World" is a narrative-driven adventure game that tells the interconnected stories of various characters through the use of a magical notepad. Players will solve puzzles and make decisions that affect the outcomes of these stories, exploring themes of fate, connection, and the power of words. The game features a distinctive art style and a unique narrative structure that challenges players to piece together the complex relationships between the characters they encounter.

"The NOexistenceN of you AND me" is a surreal psychological horror visual novel where you navigate hundreds of choices after a mysterious girl appears in your room. Explore themes of existence and unravel the truth behind this strange world as you interact, make decisions, and confront bizarre events. Your mission: say hello to the girl and face the consequences.

"Robotherapy" is a single-player drama visual novel game that offers a unique and humorous take on a dystopian society where robots are in search of happiness after killing all humans. As a robot therapist, you will make dialogue choices, meet quirky robot patients, and enter their minds to uncover their issues in this story of pain, hope, and healing. With at least five jokes, minimalistic art, and a captivating original soundtrack, "Robotherapy" is an emotional dark comedy worth exploring.

"Rainswept" is a single-player, point-and-click mystery game known for its fantastic story, masterful graphics, and beautiful music, but with some bugs. As Detective Michael Stone, investigate the death of a couple in the small, atmospheric town of Pineview, while grappling with your own past. Additionally, experience key moments in the victims' past relationships. The game contains mature content and high emotional stakes.

"The Walking Dead" is a five-part game series set in the same universe as the comic book series, where you play as Lee Everett, a criminal turned protector of a young girl named Clementine in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. The game offers a tailored experience with choices that have lasting consequences, and decisions must be made quickly in tense situations. Experience the true horror of a zombie apocalypse while shaping your own story in this game based on the Eisner-Award winning comic book series.

"Always Sometimes Monsters" is a narrative-driven RPG where your choices significantly impact the story. As a down-and-out writer, you must make difficult decisions to reconcile with a former love, all while dealing with life's harsh realities. The game features a unique perspective system, where your character's gender and race are determined by the player you choose at the start.

"What Comes After" is a short narrative game that explores themes of love, regrets, and self-acceptance. As you ride a train filled with souls heading to the afterlife, you'll have conversations with a variety of passengers and help the main character, Vivi, find herself. With its heartwarming story, light-hearted tone, and colorful art style, this game is a touching tribute to learning to love oneself.

"The Cat Lady" is a dark, psychological horror adventure game. Players control Susan, a woman who has decided to take her own life, but finds herself intervened by strange events and a group of beings known as "The Parasites." As she delves deeper into their world, she must confront her own inner demons and make difficult choices that will have lasting consequences. The game features point-and-click gameplay, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative about mental health, trauma, and redemption.

"Night in the Woods" is a narrative-driven adventure game where college dropout Mae Borowski returns to her crumbling hometown, Possum Springs, to reconnect with old friends. However, the town and its residents have changed, and strange occurrences hint at something sinister lurking in the woods. The game features point-and-click exploration, dialogue choices, and mini-games, with a focus on story and character development.