Games like Hallucinatory Machinations Of A Fragile Mind

Jessica the cat has been sneaking around the neighbourhood stealing people’s things. Only one detective can track her down and find the missing items. (It’s you! You’re the detective!) The Mischievous Thievery Of Jessica The Cat is a small narrative-puzzle game that began as a prototype I built in Twine for Global Game Jam 2021. The 2021 theme was "Lost & Found". It was inspired by "My cat went t…

Flowering Plants Of The Outer Worlds is my entry for the 2024 SA Game Jam (72 hours). The theme was "Midnight Staircase", which is a type of mechanic. You're part adventurer, part courier on standby for the Extrasolar Botany Association, which has contracted you to acquire specimens for its research and collections. The association will pay you for a successful retrieval. Sometimes this will be e…

"Code 7" is an episodic hacking thriller game where you play as a hacker named Alex trapped on a eerie space station. Your goal is to save the world from a sinister A.I. by using your hacking skills to gather information, navigate through dangerous situations, and uncover the monsters lurking in the shadows. The game features a blend of analog and digital worlds and encourages players to use their imagination.

"Gone Home: Console Edition" is a story exploration game set in 1995 where you return home to an empty house and must discover what happened to your family. It's a critically acclaimed and award-winning game, known for its realistic portrayal of characters and emotional depth, with over 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes commentary available. The game has been praised for being a defining indie game of its generation and a unique love story.

"Tron: Identity" is a single-player Science Fiction Visual Novel game with an interesting plot, good gameplay, perfect visuals, and fantastic music. As a detective program named Query, you must investigate a break-in at the Repository in a Grid abandoned by its creator. Your decisions will impact the story, determining outcomes and relationships with various intriguing characters. The goal is to recover lost memories and uncover the truth behind the crime.

In "Masquerada: Songs and Shadows," explore a fantasy world inspired by Venetian architecture, where a conflict over magical masks unfolds. As protagonist Cicero Gavar, uncover a conspiracy while navigating political intrigue and moral dilemmas. Utilize a rich real-time combat system, combining tactical choices with the power of elemental masks to defeat adversaries. Engage in a gripping narrative with voice-acted dialogue, featuring the talents of actors like Matthew Mercer and Jennifer Hale.

TR-49 is a single-player mystery visual novel featuring an intriguing story set around a WWII-era machine housing a vast archive of obscure texts. Navigate its library, uncover hidden connections, and communicate with a mysterious voice to unravel secrets and prevent a looming catastrophe. The game offers atmospheric visuals, compelling mechanics, and a captivating soundtrack.

"The Operator" is a detective simulation game where you solve criminal cases for the FDI. Utilize advanced software to analyze evidence, evaluate documents, and connect clues to bring criminals to justice. Each case is a complex, mind-bending story that requires you to dig deep and uncover the truth. Assist field agents by providing critical support and follow the evidence wherever it leads.

"The Shattering" is a first-person puzzle game set in a surreal, fragmented world. Players must manipulate the environment and solve increasingly complex puzzles to uncover the truth behind their surroundings. With a striking art style and atmospheric soundtrack, the game offers a unique and immersive experience that challenges players to question their perception of reality.

In Other Waters is a narrative-driven game where you play as an AI guide to a xenobiologist, Ellery, who is searching for her missing partner on an alien planet with an oceanic landscape. As you explore the underwater world, you'll uncover the planet's unique life and dark history, while also forming a bond with Ellery. The game features a non-linear narrative that raises questions about the definition of "natural" and "artificial" life in the context of environmental destruction.