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Games like Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Answer Arcs

Games like Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Answer Arcs

Games like Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Answer Arcs

Looking for games like Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Answer Arcs? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, drama and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Question Arcs, Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ or The Shell Part II: Purgatorio.

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  1. Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Question Arcs is a bundle released exclusively on MangaGamer's website that includes the first four remastered chapters of the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Question Arcs.

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  2. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi When They Cry Hou+.

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  3. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shell Part II: Purgatorio.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 764 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Includes: Character Art Collection - Character art and sketches PC Wallpaper x 3 designs (Each available in 1280x720, 1600x900, 1920x1080) Mobile Wallpaper x 5 (Yoshino, Tohka, Kotori, Origami, Kurumi) Official Soundtrack (27 tracks) Get comfortable with your waifus with this Deluxe Pack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation.

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  6. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Natural: Beyond Nature is a Mystery, Drama, Supernatural Visual Novel. Follow the story of Olea in a chance encounter with two residents of a quiet island, Flori and Llima. Can Olea save them from their cruel yet inevitable fate? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natural: Beyond Nature.

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  7. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    After jointly founding the so-called Space Club, Youichi and his friend Amamiya Ginga, the son of Amamiya Daigo, spent their school days building a rocket -- until one fateful night, a mysterious young girl called Aries crash-lands near them, her memories also lost from the shock of the landing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Himawari: The Sunflower.

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  8. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    93% User Score Based on 586 reviews

    This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1 For You, the Replaceable Ones.

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  9. Dive into the enigmatic world of “CAFE 0 ~The Sleeping Beast~ REMASTERED,” a supernatural visual novel filled with mystery and tragedy. ◆STORY ・The Present The story starts in a village with an atmosphere akin to Europe in the 19th century. There is a big noble villa where Corliss Green is working. One day she wakes up and finds herself in front of a weird café. Noir, the waiter, tells her tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAFE 0 ~The Sleeping Beast~ Remastered.

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  10. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fernweh Saga: Book One.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 4,017 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 15 reviews

    Zero welcomes you to take part in both the Nonary Game and the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition as the award-winning escape-the-room visual novels Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999) and its sequel, Virtue’s Last Reward (VLR), are together for the first time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Escape: The Nonary Games.

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  12. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Root Letter: Last Answer implements a live-action “Drama Mode” that faithfully reproduces every location and character that appears in the game with a cast of 90 actors. By realistically reproducing the beautiful scenery of Shimane Prefecture and the people that live there, the human drama story of Root Letter that depicts the youthful regrets everyone holds and those trying to overcome them can b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Letter Last Answer.

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  13. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    91% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    Suoh Shirahane, a shy girl with a mysterious past, will begin her first year of high school at Saint Angraecum Academy, where she hopes to find a new beginning. She will navigate friendships and mysteries at her new school, and discovers that love can come in many forms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers: Le Volume sur Printemps.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Escape Mysteries.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    90% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    This is a visual novel containing furry characters and homosexual themes. You take on the role of a furry who has moved to a seaside village and become involved in the lives of its residents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lagoon Lounge: The Poisonous Fountain.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    84% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iwaihime.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    A world of shadows. A world of light. In the world of light where no shadows exist lived a boy - Meito Tanabe. One day, he met a girl who possessed a shadow - Shimon. She brings him to her world - a place filled with shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth.

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  19. 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.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    68% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Malus Code is the story of a graduate student studying abroad at a Japanese university, and the three people he meets in the laboratory there. In this unfamiliar environment, can you earn their friendship? For those who don't want a lonely, sad life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malus Code.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 194 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Mamiya is a captivating, dark visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAMIYA.

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  22. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jong arrives as a mahjong game! Harness your mahjong skills to face the tragedy! Featuring an original scenario supervised by original creator Ryukishi07 and animated cutscenes with over 7,000 frames! This is the ultimate Hinamizawa mahjong experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jong REMASTER.

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  23. Self-proclaimed genius detective Nanko and her assistant tackle 23 cases in this comedy detective ADV. Find clues, shout "The culprit is YOU!" — and get it wrong. Every. Single. Time. The world's worst detective begins her investigation. Skill issue? No. It's a feature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wrong Detective.

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  24. 10 world-renowned experts are trapped together and must cooperate to survive... until conflicts arise, and they discover the greatest threat to their lives isn't the system they're resisting: it's each other! Discover the truth of who's living a lie in this fully voiced murder mystery adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams.

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  25. Chapter 1 is now available! STORY Hibridya is a fantasy, romance and slice-of-life visual novel that tells the story of Alice, a 17-year-old girl who lives her life normally until a mysterious event suddenly takes her to an unknown place. A place where magical beings exist, beings she admires and only sees in stories. This is the world of hybrids: Hibridya. A world that has a strong connectio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hibridya.

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  26. This is a horror visual novel about facing the past and learning to move on from pain and fear.  In the last chapter, Alice just escaped from the intruder chasing her, a man named Jack Thornton. She may scared him off, but there are other problems on the horizon. Not only does she have to move on after the passing of one of her closest allies, she still has to face the truth behind her painful mem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Of Memory ll.

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  27. Umineko no Naku Koro ni Saku: Nekobako to Musou no Koukyoukyoku is a remake that bundles the base games with new content as well as all the extra arcs in Tsubasa, Hane, PC release of Saku and two brand new ones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umineko no Naku Koro ni Saku: Nekobako to Musou no Koukyoukyoku.

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  28. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    In the year 2040, the town of Westbury Falls becomes the site of a multitude of unexplained events. When a petty conflict distracts its residents, it falls to a handful of unlikely people to fight against the greater evil in the shadows. Forget Westbury Falls is a turn-based RPG adventure game with a unique reflex-based combat system and a story that spans six acts. Take control of each act's uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forget Westbury Falls: Disc One.

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  29. Get two of the best murder-mystery adventures in one! Whether trapped in school in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, or stranded on an island in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, there's bound to be thrills, chills, and kills! In Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, enter Hope's Peak Academy, a prestigious high school reserved for the nation's "ultimate" students. Things get a bit twisted when the acad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danganronpa 1-2 Reload.

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  30. 44%Game Brain Score
    44% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Radical Dreamers is the little-known sequel to the popular and critically acclaimed Chrono Trigger. Unlike Chrono Trigger and the other games in the Chrono series, Radical Dreamers is a menu-driven text adventure/visual novel, with sparse visuals and atmospheric music. The game was released only in Japan for the Super Famicom's Satellaview satellite radio service. In this game, three thieves - Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radical Dreamers: Le Trésor Interdit.

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  31. 15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    25% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You weren’t looking for trouble, but it finds you anyway when two special agents show up on your doorstep with grim news. The art-obsessed serial killer known only as “the Master” is killing again, and he wants you on the case! To make matters worse, one of the agents has his own doubts about you and your involvement. Who is the Master, and why did he choose you? Bring all of your crime-solving sk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Evidence: Art of Murder.

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  32. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The visual novel masterpiece by Innocent Grey, the renowned creators of Kara no Shojo, CARTAGRA, is now available in remastered HD, including the epilogue "Sacrament"! Story Several years after the end of the war in Showa era Japan, a man travels alone on a train bound for Zushi—Takashiro Shugo, a retired police officer. Despite his retirement, Shugo is on a mission to investigate the disappearanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARTAGRA.

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  33. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Fate and Life: The Mystery of Vaulinhorn is a visual novel game set in an enigmatic city rife with mystery and lust. Navigate the intertwining paths of fate and desire, unearth the haunting secrets of Vaulinhorn, and revel in the thrill of its sensual encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate and Life: The Mystery of Vaulinhorn.

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  34. A narrative-driven game where Deduction meets the Dark Arts. Invest crime scenes for evidence and navigate the razor's edge between "Rationality" and "Inspiration." Unlock branching paths through your choices, forge fragile alliances, and decide who survives the encroaching shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfree Freesia.

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  35. Let's MEAT Adam is a Bara, BxB visual novel set in a neon NIGHTMARE of an escape-room-turned-death-game. Muscles, Blood, Escape, Trust, Betray, MEAT. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's MEAT Adam.

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  36. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    In 1944, unprecedented disaster struck Japan, forcing it to accept an unconditional ceasefire from its enemy nations in World War 2. As a result, the Japanese have become a people without a nation, but they still come together and do whatever it takes to live without giving up... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rose Guns Days -Season 1-.

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  37. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    A horror-romance visual novel following the trials of a dysfunctional friend group thrust back into the wish-granting wonderland of their youth. Either they face the issues plaguing them or risk dying in horrific ways again… and again… and again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Wonderland.

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  38. “I’ll save you… so we can stay together… forever, okay?” The remastered edition of the yandere suspense novel game Crimson Reflection, first released in 2013, is finally here. The story begins when the protagonist, Kazuma Ayaori, kills his own lover—giving birth to a twisted drama of love and madness. Faced with Asana’s dangerously obsessive affection, what choice will Kazuma make? Madness, de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Reflection.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    You are blackmailed in Hacked: The Streamer. Investigate clues, make impactful decisions, and shape your story to uncover the culprit is in this thrilling interactive movie. The fate of PinkyPie, a fan-favorite streamer, is in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacked: The Streamer.

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  40. Welcome to the Case Processing Unit. Classify forgotten reports, uncover hidden patterns, and discover why this backlog exists, and why you were brought in to handle it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archive.

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  41. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "Curse of the Shadow" is a BL-themed horror visual novel. Cursed by a "ghost", protagonist Xu finds eerie dark shadows in every photo he takes.Once escaping reality, he’s forced by fate to face fears uncover the curse’s truth, he and two friends embark on a terrifying, unknown journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 咒影 Curse of the Shadow.

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  42. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    "Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions. It supports Steam Achievements and Trading Cards, along with additional content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatsuyuki Sakura.

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  43. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    87% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    【Beware of telecom fraud and protect your financial security】You arrive at a border region of a certain country, filled with anticipation to meet your long-time online lover in person. Unexpectedly, you fall victim to a romance scam and are kidnapped to “Eden,” a sinister compound, where you begin a so-called “high-paying” job. You will immerse yourself in the complex interplay of cruelty and temp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Money: Lethal Eden.

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  44. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    33% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Launch Day Notes! Hi all, we did our very best to catch all of the typos and errors in the game pre-launch but there are still 12 outstanding tickets that have minor non-breaking issues. (Characters show up where they shouldn't etc.. ) Our save file layout is still very simple, expect that to change next week. If you find issues, bugs, or crashes please email us instead of using forums. We honestl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LongStory 2.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Heartbeat House: Hong KongLove is not an experiment. It’s a reality. At least, that’s what the show claims. Are you ready for a romance experience with true Hong Kong flavor? A brand-new dating reality show — Heartbeat House: Hong Kong — is now on air. This is not Netflix. This is not YouTube. This is a villa in Hong Kong, where eight young adults live together. They eat, chat, date, flirt, arg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbeat House: Hong Kong.

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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    Explore game Love is All Around 2 for PS5,PS4 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out Love is All Around 2 features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love is All Around 2.

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  47. In the world of the future, no one is surprised by advanced artificial intelligence - it is used in almost all spheres of human life. And then a new technological breakthrough led to people having the ability to digitize their minds. Now, researchers can create special, isolated virtual spaces that can give people a lot of opportunities... or not? You are an artificial intelligence designed to he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigma Code: Prologue.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    97% User Score Based on 931 reviews

    Boarding house owner Yuman is back! Alongside Mal-sook, Gran, and Min-jung, a wealthy heiress, a girl burdened by childhood scars, and a sweet nurse move in. In this house of old memories and new emotions, who will you fall in love with? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Five Hearts Under One Roof season2.

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  50. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Those who bear sin bare their fangs. Akira enters a deadly game in a sealed-off city only to become entangled in a tragedy of love and hatred with the men he encounters. Presented by the BL (Boys' Love) game brand, NITRO CHiRAL. Adventure Game, Togainu no Chi: True BloodOriginally released in 2008 as a PlayStation 2 exclusive, this title now returns in full HD on Steam!   ★ A dark world and a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Togainu no Chi: True Blood NITRO ARCHIVE.

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