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"Heart of the Woods" is a fantasy yuri visual novel about Maddie, who goes on a paranormal investigation with her friend Tara. In the mysterious village of Eysenfeld, they encounter Morgan who offers them proof of the supernatural, leading them to discover the ghost of a young woman named Abigail, victim of a centuries-old injustice. The game explores themes of love, life, and death.

"A Summer's End: Hong Kong 1986" is a narrative-driven Austronesian-inspired visual novel. The game follows the story of a young woman, May, who returns to her childhood home in Hong Kong and must confront her troubled past. As May uncovers old family secrets and navigates complex relationships, players will make choices that impact the outcome of the story. The game features stunning hand-painted art and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.

"Sweetest Monster" is a kinetic visual novel following Robin Hawkins, a man at a low point in his life. He meets Bell, a mysterious girl, whose appearance sparks a series of surreal and unsettling events. At 40k words, the game features custom art, an original soundtrack, and mature content including fanservice, nudity, and psychological horror. Written by the author of several notable VNs, it also includes a charming catgirl.

"Kill or Love" is a visual novel centering on Jack, a hospital patient with no childhood memories, whose girlfriend is held captive by his nurse Anna. Anna, who put Jack in the hospital, is obsessed with him and holds the key to his forgotten past. With two choices and four endings, players uncover the truth behind Anna's fixation as they navigate Jack's desperate attempts to save his girlfriend. The game features 28,000 words, high-resolution graphics, and a trailer by KotoriWorks.

"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.

"Beacon Pines is a single-player mystery visual novel game with an intriguing story set in a mysterious book. As the reader and main character Luka, you'll uncover hidden truths, make friends, and collect golden charms with engraved words that can change the course of fate. The Chronicle, an interactive story tree, allows you to navigate turning points and alter the story's outcome."

"Please Be Happy" is a visual novel game that follows the story of Aoi, a shut-in NEET who accidentally summons a mythical creature named Elan. Together, they navigate Aoi's messy life while also uncovering Elan's mysterious past. The game features a heartwarming story with choices that affect the relationship between Aoi and Elan, leading to multiple endings.

Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.

Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life.

Life is Strange is an award-winning Adventure game that offers a stunning story with excellent gameplay and marvelous graphics, accompanied by excellent music. The game features a wholesome story that will make you laugh, but beware of the numerous bugs. Your choices in the game can significantly impact the story, making each playthrough unique.