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What is it? A crossover between a city builder and a card game, set in a Steampunk universe where smart urban development is key to survival. What's cool about it? Helios is a relaxing, yet increasingly challenging game that offers you: Innovative genre-mix merging a city builder with a card game. Accessible gameplay that is easy to learn, but hard to master. Motivating endless mode with a tight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helios.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

83% User Score Based on 227 reviews

Ghost of Tokyo — a choice-driven visual novel about identity, temptation, and unseen power in the heart of the world’s most electrifying city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost of Tokyo.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

64% User Score Based on 50 reviews

「Sometimes what the eye can't tell, the heart can.」 《Blind》 is a light fantasy game for girls set in a modern city. After a childhood accident that left me with a strange face blindness, I was introduced to a profession called "watchman" and since then, the world has taken on a whole new dimension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind.

You've bonded with a dragon and escaped the polluted wastelands. Now you just need to survive life in the Sky Nation that owns you. Dragon Riders is a story-driven BL visual novel hybrid with romance, card battles, team-building, and gacha-style unlocks set in a world of stolen dragons and political secrets. Wishlist to be Notified on Launch so you don't Miss the Launch Discount! Gacha Witho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Riders.

This is an adventure story of traveling to a different world. At the same time, it's a story of hope in the midst of despair. The story of two people supporting each other. Produced by Taiwan Indie Team The furry adventure visual novel “Return” is coming soon! Set in the otherworldly world of the Second World, this is the story of a scarred teenager who travels to the world of the Second Wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return 回歸.

One day you meet a woman who is collecting artifacts. On the artifacts there are many unfamiliar characters written. She says that to decipher the characters, she needs mana. According to her research, the characters are written in a foreign language called Japanese and if you decipher the characters on the artifacts, they will lead you to the Jewel of Clementia. Since you know how to collect mana… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jewel of Clementia.

===== The Trials of Ozymandias ===== "A long time ago, the kingdom of Johrotos was ruled by a powerful king. While he may have appeared to be a good king, many who worked directly under him knew the truth: that he sought greater power than that allowed for him by the crown. He wanted more than the kingdom had to offer, and feverishly so. Many chose to follow him out of fear; after all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trials of Ozymandias.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Murder. Intrigue. Mushrooms. All that is to come in the upcoming mystery visual novel, Weeping Amber. The question is, how did all of that come to be? Experience the onset of a plot that will shake The Weeping City from the eyes of the person who sets it all in motion in this prologue to the main story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weeping Amber Prologue.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Another Chance is an isometric, story driven experience which pits you in the midst of an alien apocalypse. Split apart from your wife, your only objective is reuniting with her...or is it? The game takes place in an urban Japanese environment. Following Taiki, you'll explore his surroundings and talk with other residents of the city, all the while trying to make your way to his wife, Naomi.  Tim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Chance.

Introduction： This game is an interactive visual novel featuring a detailed branching narrative. It narrates an urban legend set in Ling Village, located on the outskirts of Yunyan, a fictional and imaginary city. All elements of the game, including text and art assets, are original. The art assets, including scenes and character portraits, were created in collaboration with METALPIE, a Chinese i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of CloudCliff.

SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush Is an upcoming Retro Survival Horror experience that takes inspiration from iconic staples of the survival horror genre with the romantic and interpersonal intrigue of a Visual Novel. The game aims to create a tense, atmospheric, and immersive experience by combining a Haunting Mystery Narrative, Exploration, challenging puzzles, and terrifying enemy encoun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush.

In Nora Wanna Rise, players embark on an exhilarating journey with Nora, a parkour athlete determined to push her limits. The story begins amidst the ruins of an ancient castle, where every stone seems to tell a tale. Swiftly, the action shifts to the bustling streets of a modern metropolis, requiring dexterity and quick reflexes to navigate through urban obstacles. The adventure reaches its clima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nora Wanna Rise.

Overview This is a game for one player, designed for contemplative solo play. It’s a bubbling cauldron of simple rules and writing prompts, stirred together to produce the story of a teenage witch spending a year away from home in an unfamiliar city called Koriko.  The game’s primary inspiration is Kiki’s Delivery Service, both the Studio Ghibli film and the Eiko Kadono novel. I’ve watched the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koriko: A Magical Year.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Let the story unfold, reveal all the secrets, and take on the simple but brain-twisting puzzles! In Fortune Fragments, you run your own shop as a ‘Foreteller' and guide your customers' fates by reading their souls! Sink in the unique blend of Visual Novel roleplaying and hex-tile based rune building set in the bustling modern-fantasy city of Clearcastle. Solve challenging hex tile spatial puzzles … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune Fragments.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

91% User Score Based on 54 reviews

A magical educational adventurePago Forest 2: Frozen Memories is an educational point-and-click fantasy adventure with a graphic novel atmosphere, story-driven quests and turn-based battles based on English spelling. Set ten years before the events of Pago Forest: Dragon’s Revenge, the story follows Flora, Freyja and Ramia as they discover the Mage Federation Academy, a mysterious place filled wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pago Forest 2: Frozen Memories.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Ready to build the metropolis of your dreams? Become the Mayor in a unique game that blends thrilling match-3 puzzles with strategic city building! Turn a small plot of land into a thriving paradise. Whether you envision a cozy town with leafy parks or a sleek skyline full of skyscrapers, the power is in your hands. Solve puzzles, earn resources and create the ultimate living space for your citize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayor Match: City Builder & Match-3.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A young woman called Lyu Xuan wakes up one night with her chest covered in blood and a mysterious black hole in the palm of her hand. She’s got absolutely no clue as to what’s going on – and to make things even more strange, riches start pouring from her hand. From then on, many monsters will come to her, hoping to control that source of wealth… Explore a strange world that breaks all con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raining City: Millions Recollections.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Lose yourself in a unique and colorful universe of real miniature artworks. While you travel across mythical and historical lands, discover long-forgotten tales, dive into Eastern mythology, and unravel the mysteries hidden within the unique puzzles. During this journey through the 16th to 18th centuries of Ottoman and Persian culture, you'll also meet people from diverse backgrounds, face ancient… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Art: a Miniature Realm.

Developer's request for players' feedback:​Most of this game project was developed by me alone. As a novice creator, I am clearly still immature. I sincerely ask all players to provide valuable opinions about the game—this is extremely important to me. Thank you for purchasing our game. We wish you all a pleasant life! About the Game ✨Game Introduction​：Destined one, Will you seek the truth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 欺心恋曲/亵渎神明的少女 Deceptiive Love Ballad The Blasphemer 偽りの恋の旋律/神を冒涜する少女.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

Enter the chilling world of Goosebumps in Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek! Unravel eerie mysteries, confront sinister monsters, and navigate haunted locations inspired by R.L. Stine’s legendary books —all while experiencing the Goosebumps signature blend of spooky adventure and playful twists If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

The calm of the countryside is a welcome break from Tokyo’s bustling streets for former teacher and current housewife Minako and her husband Tatsurou. Having been happily married for just over two years, it’s Minako’s first time leaving the big city to visit her husband’s hometown. Pretty butterflies, lots of fresh air and even a hot spring provide all the necessities for a wonderful trip. Howeve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minako: Beloved Wife in the Countryside.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 716 reviews

The Necromancer's Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Necromancer's Tale.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Story: Sunday, September 12, 2010. When a dead body is found at the Kaseki Residence, once home to a world-renowned paleontologist, rookie officers Keiichi Genba, Himatsu Mizu, Rei Shirayuki and Dr. Shinketsu Kikai are tasked with investigating the scene. Not only do they need to uncover the identity of the victim and reconstruct the events leading up to his untimely death… ...they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GENBA no Kizuna.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

A new sensation!? City-building × Roguelike game *Super Tax City*. Choose and place your favorite facilities from randomly drawn options! The combinations are endless! Create a profitable city that's uniquely yours! Rules Choose a facility from three options and place it on the map! When randomly moving residents enter a facility, they perform tasks and earn rewards! When the time lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperTaxCity.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

The smallest people in this world are human beings, but they rely on God’s favor to survive together with alien races. The human king has long lost the right to speak. He is suffering from successive illnesses. But in the end, the fruit he planted is the curse of the devil. It seems that this time the gods can no longer favor him. He once again made an agreement with the devil. If he sacrificed hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Secret.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The 5th entry in Liarsoft's Steampunk Series is a mysterious fairytale in which fantasy and reality intertwine.*This is the PC port of the Xbox360/PSP Refrain release upscaled to 1280 x 720. Story The year is 1907. The 20th century is still young.This is a world that experienced a 19th century very different from our own. A world of innumerable steam-powered Engines. The unnaturally rapid developm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

Monorail Stories is an adventure game focusing on extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. Board the monorail and experience a special story about humanity, friendships, and intertwined destinies manifesting during the everyday commute. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monorail Stories.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

This is an adventure game that takes you on a journey through a world after humans have disappeared. Lead the robot girl "Scarlet" to find the surviving humans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Robot Girl Meets The Human!.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

93% User Score Based on 118 reviews

"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels of Death Episode.Eddie.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

69% User Score Based on 503 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 4 reviews

Watchmen: The End Is Nigh is an episodic video game series that serves as a prequel to the film adaptation of the DC Comics limited series Watchmen. The game allows players to take on the roles of either Rorschach or Nite Owl in single-player or cooperative multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watchmen: The End is Nigh.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

59% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Maintaining a healthy Work-Life balance is pretty tricky on a good day but it’s damn near impossible when your boss threatens foreclosure on your mortal existence. As the new bartender at DEAD-END, you’ll make new friends, mix weird drinks, all while navigating Life, Death and everything in between. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimm & Tonic.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

85% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

Nairi is a cute graphic adventure with adorable visuals, yet compelling characters within a darkly troubled world that is sure to delight anyone looking for a strong narrative and puzzle experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nairi: Tower of Shirin.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 120 reviews

The city of Stalagshire exists as a haven to both humans and dragons alike. To Rimentus, a young dragon hatched within the city, it is the only home he has ever known. Beneath its peaceful facade however, simmering unrest has slowly begun to boil over. When Stalagshire's Festival of Peace is interrupted by arson and the destruction of Caketropolis - the city's first interspecies cafe - all preten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Caketropolis.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 3,580 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 23 reviews

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls is a horror action adventure spin-off game in the Danganronpa series of visual novel games, taking place between the events of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. Unlike the visual novel gameplay of the previous games, Ultra Despair Girls is a third-person adventure game with horror elements, in which players control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 285 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

The World Next Door is a narrative-driven, action adventure game that follows Jun, a rebellious teen girl trapped in a parallel world inhabited by magical creatures. Inspired by the emotional storytelling and thrilling action of both anime and indie games, players can expect to meet and develop friendships with an eclectic cast of characters while uncovering the mysteries hidden within this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World Next Door.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Follow a new set of events involving Pegasus-5 crew with them being stuck in a city under curfew after a terrorist attack and getting entangled in a massive conspiracy. Stick close to your allies, build romantic relations, and make important choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pegasus: Broken Wings.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

A game where nothing is happening metaphorically. Let's say... you find yourself in a strange world where the trees and buildings all float 5 meters above ground level? That's no dream sequence, it's not metaphorical either, it's happening. Reality seems to be broken and you are going to have to face that. Game length: 70 - 100 minutes, depending on how much you explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ara and the Empty Universe.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

72% User Score Based on 788 reviews

With a style inspired by Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 3, you play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greyfox.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 362 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

This is a story about the revenge of a girl who lost her arms and legs to a devil... Noel The Mortal Fate is a charismatic adventure game, now available worldwide on Steam in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese with seasons 1 - 7 available now in one package. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noel the Mortal Fate.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Hunt monsters by discovering and exploiting their rules in this Visual Novel/Adventure Game from ScalemaiL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walkerman.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 810 reviews

Mutazione, a new game in development by the people behind Johann Sebastian Joust and Where is my Heart?,is a character-driven “swamp opera" as described by Die Gute Fabrik themselves. The game is set in a strange tropical world, and features a female lead known as Kay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutazione.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

94% User Score Based on 279 reviews

A Bewitching Revolution is a first-person adventure game about a communist witch living in a cyberpunk city. Use magic to help the city's residents build collective forms of power and resistance! Inspired by the work of Silvia Federici, A Bewitching Revolution tells an optimistic story about people transforming their gloomy capitalist present into a bright revolutionary future. It is designed to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bewitching Revolution.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

77% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Construct beautiful and functional city zones with plenty of modern blocks and keep your residents happy by providing all services they need, and they will reward you with a tidy profit. You can work your way to the top in the comprehensive campaign mode or you can create and play your own custom scenarios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megapolis.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional

83% User Score Based on 58 reviews

This Starry Midnight We Make is a celestial growth simulation game where you create celestial objects using the mysterious Star-seeing Basin. This Starry Midnight We Make is a story-heavy puzzle-simulation game, in which the player utilizes the "Star-seeing Basin" to create a simulation of the night sky, as seen through the lens of Japan's ancient system of onmyou divination. As the player creates… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Starry Midnight We Make.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

95% User Score Based on 275 reviews

Imagine no asteroid hit the Earth, and millions of years later dinosaurs created their own society. You are the last surviving TRex trying to reach crazy dream of creating time machine. Dynopunk is a visual novel that combines a unique repairing simulator with the ability to directly influence your clients' attitudes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynopunk.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

61% User Score Based on 80 reviews

The story revolves around the disappearance of the Ishapian Church's most sacred relic, the Tear of the Gods. A band of ruthless pirates - in the employ of Sidi, a shadowy, half-mad sorcerer - attempt to seize the Tear from the Ishapian treasure ship; but in the process, they sink the ship accidentally, sending the Tear to the bottom of the Bitter Sea. Your efforts to recover the Tear inadvertent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Krondor.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

84% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

An old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

38% User Score Based on 65 reviews

A love letter to J-RPG classics from the Playstation era like Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, and Persona. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Saga.