Games like Herald: An Interactive Period Drama - Book I & II

"Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth" is an adventure game based on the best-selling novel. The player navigates through a medieval narrative, making new allies and enemies in a quest to build a cathedral. Decisions made by the player impact the story's outcome, creating a unique experience for each playthrough.

"The Crown of Leaves" is a visually striking hybrid of non-kinetic visual novel and point-n-click adventure. Players follow the story of Roui, a resilient city dandy who returns to his rural homeland, Latori, after a failure. Struggling with local mystical beliefs and seeking a way back to his old life, Roui's fate becomes intertwined with a prosperous order, leading to mystical riddles, ghosts, and beasts. Handcrafted illustrations and original music enhance the immersive atmosphere in this intriguing debut game.

In "Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos," you play as a mediator tasked with resolving conflicts in complex, often chaotic societies. Though the game boasts a richly developed world, the gameplay primarily revolves around visual novel-style dialogue choices. The narrative tackles themes of social justice and societal inequality, but its impact is limited due to the game's simplistic mechanics.

The Invincible is a narrative-driven game where you play as an astrobiologist named Yasna, stranded on the mysterious planet Regis III with your crew. Search for lost crewmates, interact with alien life forms, and make difficult decisions that affect the outcome of the story, leading to one of 11 possible endings. Encounter humanity's greatest threat, forcing you to reconsider mankind's ambitions and biases.

"Lacuna is a single-player Mystery Action game with sensational graphics, exceptional music, and a unique atmosphere. The game features intriguing storylines, wonderful mechanics, and highly emotional moments. Wishlist now and support Go Give One, a WHO initiative providing COVID-19 vaccines to those in need."

In "The Council," a narrative-driven adventure game, players step into the shoes of Louis de Richet, a member of a secret society, who receives an invitation to a private island from the mysterious Lord Mortimer. The game features five episodes, where players' choices and character development significantly impact the story's outcome. Engage with notable historical figures, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington, and uncover the island's dark secrets filled with intrigue and deception.

In "Tails Noir," play as raccoon detective Howard Lotor and investigate a personal story in a dystopian, animal-inhabited Vancouver. Inspired by film noir, sci-fi, and existential philosophy, this narrative-driven adventure offers thought-provoking dialogues and immersive exploration, challenging your perspective on personhood amidst an inevitable end.

"Backbone" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a phenomenal story and impressive graphics, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack. As raccoon detective Howard Lotor, you'll explore a dystopian Vancouver full of anthropomorphic animals while unraveling a deeply personal narrative. The game boasts a dense atmosphere, emotional depth, and engaging dialogues, however, it has low replayability, is grind-heavy, and has some bugs.

The Wolf Among Us is an episodic graphic adventure game based on the Fables comic book series. Play as Bigby Wolf, the sheriff of a hidden community in New York City, as you investigate a series of grisly murders. Use your wits, strength, and detective skills to navigate a world where fairy tales and legends are real, and every decision you make affects the story.

"The Detail is a crime noir adventure game focused on a detective's brutal gangland murder investigation and a reformed criminal's efforts to protect his family. With branching narratives, interactive comics, and professional audio, players face tough choices and deal with the consequences in this mature, emotional experience. Multiple playable characters and a branching storyline based on player choices are featured in the first episode, 'Where the Dead Lie'."