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"Iwaihime" is a single-player horror simulation game with an intriguing story by hit writer Ryukishi07, featuring delightful visuals and stellar music. The game follows Toé Kurokami, the only daughter of Iwaimoto Shrine, and her interactions with Tsubakiko Harumiya and other characters, bringing to life a supernatural horror visual novel of sin, retribution, and penance.

In "Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1 For You, the Replaceable Ones", the world has rebuilt after World War III with the help of advanced technology. However, this has led to the creation of the Gauntlet, the ultimate military weapon, making existing forces obsolete. The game revolves around boys and girls who have the potential to become Gauntlet Knights, but find themselves as pawns in the hands of more experienced and cunning individuals, forcing them to participate in deadly battles.

"Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue" is a visual novel that follows the story of a coach for anti-gravity shoe racers and their four charismatic female players. With a focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, and relationships, players can develop romantic connections with the girls and explore different routes and endings. The game features beautiful visuals, fully voiced heroines, and various extras like a sprite viewer and integrated music player.

In "Little Busters!", Riki Naoe, once lonely, finds joy with friends who call themselves the Little Busters. Together, they attend school and participate in youthful shenanigans. The 2007 visual novel release later got an Ecstasy edition, adding new heroines and expanding the story. The game encourages players to experience a heartwarming journey filled with camaraderie and personal growth.

"The House in Fata Morgana" is a narrative-driven game where you explore a cursed mansion across different eras. In 1603, you witness the strife between the Rhodes siblings, and in 1707, you encounter a beast yearning for serenity amidst ruin. With each door, uncover tragic tales of the mansion's residents, searching for clues about your own identity. This atmospheric visual novel combines elements of mystery and horror to explore themes of abuse, identity, and desire for connection.

A surreal, coming-of-age visual novel set in early 2010s Central Florida, "Siren's Call" is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside of you knows that this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?

"Impostor Factory" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a delightful story, good gameplay, charming visuals, and ingenious music. The game follows Quincy, who attends a fancy party at a secluded mansion, where things quickly take a turn for the bizarre and emotional. Despite the grinding, the game delivers a hilarious and atmospheric experience. Wishlist the series' Beach Episode on Steam!

"The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence" is a visual novel that tells the story of a young girl with miraculous healing powers who escapes death, only to become entangled in a tragedy spanning nearly a millennium. The game features a non-linear narrative with multiple branching paths and a gothic horror atmosphere. Players will uncover the dark secrets and intertwining fates of the mansion's inhabitants as they experience the "happy" chapters of the girl's life, leading to a tragic end.

Siren’s Call is the first "friendship simulator" where your friends can actually fight back. Make these last moments you have with them count. Say the right things...because they won't accept anything less than your absolute best. Will you reach escape velocity?

"Muv-Luv is a single-player Romance Visual Novel game, featuring an intriguing story that starts as a lighthearted comedy before transforming into an action-packed, emotional thriller in an alternate reality. Its splendid soundtrack and memorable characters create a captivating experience, tackling dark themes with a crushing emotional payoff in its final chapter, making it one of the most highly-revered visual novels."