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75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

A magical card game where you duel wizards using AI generated poetry. Travel a rich world, meet fellow wizards, collect cards and build a deck that will inspire enchanting poetry! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verses of Enchantment.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 191 reviews

Bientôt l’été is a videogame for two players. Two players who pretend to be lovers. They pretend to be lovers separated from each other by lightyears of deep space. They have lonely walks along the shore of a simulated ocean, thinking wistful thoughts of each other. Thoughts from ancient Earth literature by Marguerite Duras. The empty beach, the strong wind, the gentle music and a small colony of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bientôt l'été.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

99% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Prose & Codes is an indie puzzle game. Decode the wit, wisdom, and wonder of literature's finest works through deceptively simple ciphers. Decode 350 hand-selected excerpts from literary classics both well-known and obscure and get a taste of 7 beloved genres, from nostalgic children's stories to bone-chilling horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prose & Codes.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

Join Frank, an awkward young boy, as he discovers newfound feelings for his classmate, Sylvia - who only has eyes for birds. Explore, collect, and solve puzzles as Frank attempts to catch her attention with a homespun, feathery transformation in this warm and nostalgic return to childhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Day I Became a Bird.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Story In a quiet English town, Ms. Meadows runs a cozy tea boutique. Once an accomplished journalist, she used her modest savings to open the shop. With no family and a few customers, Ms. Meadows fills her days listening to the stories of those willing to share. Each night, inspired by her encounters at the tea shop, Ms. Meadows writes her latest poem, after the nurse arrives to administer her me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sips and Sonnets.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

100% User Score Based on 66 reviews

MASTER LEMON is a TRIBUTE TO MY POLYGLOT FRIEND who tragically passed away in an accident while pursuing his dream of living in Iceland. Experience his legacy in this NARRATIVE ADVENTURE. Harness the POWER OF WORDS and CREATIVITY to transform reality and save the world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Pre Dusk, a captivating journey into darkness. Play as Ray, a determined youth escaping his grandfather's mysterious home. Master weapons and abilities like gliding and grappling to overcome challenges and foes. Uncover secrets, interact with intriguing characters, and navigate diverse environments.The world of Predusk is rich with its characters and natural dive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pre Dusk.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

83% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Weary and out of fuel, you stumble upon a curious hotel. Rooms are cheap and look luxurious, but finding your way might be a challenge in and of itself... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Paradise.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Immerse yourself in the dreamlike world of Melobot - A Last Song, an adventure, action, and rhythm game that thrusts you into a heroic quest to save a planet plagued by a strange disease. You play as Melobot, a lovable musical robot originally designed for peace, and awaken to a vital mission: revive the planet’s unique flora by recreating their songs and overcoming the challenges set by powerful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Last Song.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A sweet slice of life boys love / yaoi visual novel set in the English countryside about a couple of young men who bond over mutual bereavement. Also, one of the main characters is over 1000 years old. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Fair Spirits.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

87% User Score Based on 121 reviews

Ancient Guardian - this is adventure first-person shooter in a procedurally-generated locations. You play as a father who has to find his lost daughter, avoiding a meeting with dangerous enemies, avoiding traps and solving puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Guardian.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music

95% User Score Based on 2,849 reviews

A philosophical lunar romance with game designers. What defines a "good" ending? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatures Such as We.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Tux and Fanny just want to play soccer but their soccer ball is deflated. Go on an epic adventure to help them inflate their ball. Play as both Tux and Fanny as well as a cat and a flea. All four characters will have to work together if you're going to inflate the ball. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tux and Fanny.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

93% User Score Based on 90 reviews

In this game, there is no combat system, no monsters, leveling, quests, and generally any goals other than those that you set for yourself. You are not waiting for a dynamically developing plot and exciting adventures, where do you even come from adventures in a tiny, abandoned village? Once there was a bustling life, however, the lack of work, entertainment and generally any prospects forced all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to СИМУЛЯТОР ОДИНОЧЕСТВА В РУССКОЙ ДЕРЕВНЕ.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 64 reviews

A short somber game about exploring a forgotten town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No One is Here.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Trail of Stars is a short, bittersweet fairy-tale about two vulnerable souls navigating first love, growing up, and protecting what they have—when all they have is each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trail of Stars.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

95% User Score Based on 54 reviews

The game was created for the seventh Wizard Jam, a bi-annual Idle Thumbs community-run game jam that runs for two weeks. Follow a small child with great imagination and one big wish on the way to make it happen. Find a path through colorful puzzles and meet people who are more than happy to help! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wish Upon A Star.

Kevin(1997-2077) Kevin wants to show what his life would be and why.他用没人懂的语言写了一本书。 A language-deciphering game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kevin(1997-2077).

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

94% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Friends: Puppy Island.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 51%Based on 5 reviews

Turnip social simulator If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minabo: A Walk Through Life.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Nebula Within is a contemplative yet challenging twin-stick shooter about exploring your emotions and finding self-acceptance. Plunge into a colorful consciousness and reveal a mysterious diary alone or with up to 8 of your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula Within.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARAKARA2.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

90% User Score Based on 588 reviews

A short story-based SRPG about two men who will eventually come to love each other. Now updated with added dialogue, new characters, different choices to make and multiple endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Gay Love Story About Gay Love.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

90% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Mysterious senpai. A murder case that is crowded with the world. And a huge fish shadow swimming at my feet... If all of them were connected together and surrounded me like a ring. What should I do? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absent in the Rain.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, graphics

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Win duels and hearts as a swordswoman at Paris's finest luxury brothel! Fight for the honor of ladies of the night in this game of swords and seductions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belle-de-Nuit.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

92% User Score Based on 38 reviews

A sweet and light yuri story about an airheaded daydreamer and a tomboy set on a quaint Japanese island filled with cute bunnies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Dear Prince.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Lost Words is a 2D narrative adventure game where players move words to solve puzzles. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Words: Beyond the Page.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

73% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Blueberry Garden is a short experimental game about curiosity and exploration. You take on the role of a creature investigating a mysterious world to find out what is going on there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blueberry Garden.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

84% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

Dante's Inferno is an epic single player, third-person action adventure game inspired by "Inferno", part one of Dante Alighieri's classic Italian poem, "The Divine Comedy." Featuring nonstop action rendered at 60 frames-per-second, signature and upgradable weapons, attack combos and mana-fueled spells and the choice of punishing or absolving the souls of defeated enemies, it is a classic Medieval … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dante's Inferno.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

99% User Score Based on 174 reviews

The Carnival has come to Wayhaven. But are you prepared for this rollercoaster? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 852 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A YEAR OF SPRINGS.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

79% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Steal alien powers and absorb their memories! Can you outlast your opponents to escape from planet Versus? An epic adventure in a new galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VERSUS: The Lost Ones.

The complete eBook collection of the Lesser Known Monsters series, including all three novels of the trilogy, as well as the accompanying short story collection. Being the chosen one isn’t always a good thing. Oscar Tundale is not a hero. Anxious, indecisive, and awkward, he can barely get through a normal day. Now he’s about to find out monsters are real. Oscar’s friends: brave, stubborn Zara… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lesser Known Monsters series (eBook).

How to Play Poem Playground is an exploration of poems as puzzles. Click the dice to generate a random poem, or search by an author’s name. The poem's lines will appear scrambled—your challenge is to rearrange them into their original order. Use the eyeglasses to check your work (green means the line is correctly placed) and the key icon to reveal the poem in its proper sequence. When you're read… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poem Playground.

[Book trailer created by Phil Spotswood]Please note: this is for an ebook in PDF file format only. An EPUB/MOBI may be possible in the future, however this poetry collection makes ample use of white space and experimental formatting that would be nearly impossible to properly capture in an EPUB/MOBI format. The print version of the collection is out-of-print as of 2023. I have a few remaining prin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mask for Mask.

NoteThis GAME IS carefully designed for players who master the basics of Chinese language, aiming to let you enjoy the charm of poetry and enjoy the infinite fun of spelling words. If you are not familiar with Chinese, please purchase this game carefully to ensure the best gaming experience. About the GameThis is a scrabble game designed for poetry and literature lovers. It skillfully uses the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PoetryAdventure.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A short game poem and interactive fiction about The End. You play the very last flower left on Earth, bringing peace to long dead soil. Explore brutalist ruins to collect memories of a dead world. Maybe your presence can heal what is left. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to she danced in the wind like a holographic dream before the world died.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Dear Friend, Welcome to my home, an enchanted cottage named "The Merry Fairy", because I am, indeed, quite a merry one. I invited you here to rest and relax. But I must warn you... When you're used to chaos, peace feels boring My home is filled with abundance and serenity. There is nothing that will stress you, challenge you or push you towards any goal. All is plentiful and readily available. You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Merry Fairy.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

SIRE follows the protagonist’s journey to visit their father’s funeral on the other side of the world. Players combine cards to explore a darkly comedic, surreal world of loss and learning, in a combination of classic point-n-click adventure and real video footage of my father's actual artwork. My StoryWhen my father passed away 7 years ago, the idea for SIRE was born. The game comes from an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIRE.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Welcome to Meadowfell, the newest addition to the Wilderless series - a cozy open-world game crafted for those who seek to unwind and explore at their own pace. Immerse yourself in a serene, untamed wilderness designed for relaxation and creativity, perfect for players who enjoy non-violent exploration and cozy escapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wilderless: Meadowfell.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

99% User Score Based on 300 reviews

A visual novel about a girl and an alien drinking tea and falling in love! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serre.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Ayano loves Takumi, and Takumi loves Ayano, a classic story of unrequited love... until it's not! They finally confess their love to each other, and they couldn't be happier for it. Unfortunately, relationships are not allowed. Can their love survive in secret? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everybody Wants My Girl.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

89% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Think you can handle a little romance with creatures from Spanish folklore? Careful: your love life isn’t the only thing at stake at Mythic Love: Iberian Legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythic Love: Iberian Legends.

This updated edition, supervised by Lump of Sugar, has been reimagined as an all-ages experience, partially remastered in HD, and localized into multiple languages. The wild days I spent with the Tayutai were nothing short of life-changing... So much so that I completely forgot I'd even won a hot spring trip in the shopping district raffle. Now that things have finally settled down, I—Yuri Mito—a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tayutama:It's happy days.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

The End of Gameplay is an anthology. My best desperate attempt to explain, or explore, or understand the true meaning of "kill gameplay." love, droqen If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End of Gameplay.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

99% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Judero is an action/ adventure game inspired by the rich folk history of the Scottish Borders. You play as Judero, a Celt who can establish a rapport with the nature around him. Travel with Judero through a handcrafted landscape as he discovers there is an evil at work manipulating the unguarded. Fast and Fluid Combat. Strike, and dodge your way through a myriad of foes culminating in exciting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judero.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

81% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Out of the Blue is relatively simple, you wake up in a maze and you need to find your way out. You fight enemies, explore the map, collect items and manage your resources (such as bullets, water, grass, and tea). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OUT OF THE BLUE.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 63 reviews

A psychological horror game about being a child in an insane asylum. You're in a cruel world but your imaginary friends have your back. It's 1949, and you're a new patient at Hathmoore Children's Asylum. During your stay, you'll explore and discover disturbing secrets, including the mysterious Ghost of the Asylum. Along the way, you will befriend other children and their imaginary friends. Togeth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imaginary Friend Asylum.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

These dark, deep woods are home to wild creatures and wild magic, and they're only dangerous if you disrespect either one. They're also your home. Here, you're safe, loved, and free, and tonight is a very special night; a good one for a ritual. Until a stranger interrupts your plans, and turns your night, and your life in an entirely new direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three-Body Problem.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

66% User Score Based on 70 reviews

《Tomorrow's Love Puzzle》is an interactive live-action video game where you step into the shoes of a workplace employee named "Tomorrow". Harbored with life aspirations, you've been relentlessly trampled over in five years of working life. Yet, fortune smiles upon you as six beautiful women arrive in succession, immersing you in a first-person perspective love story. The quiet and gentle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomorrow's Love Puzzle.