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Games like How to get your short fiction published! the zine

Games like How to get your short fiction published! the zine

Looking for games like How to get your short fiction published! the zine? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Fifth Edition Character Sheet, Portal 2 - The Final Hours or Echoes of the Fey Episode 0: The Immolation.

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  2. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 499 reviews

    Free Bonus Chapter AddedThe Final Hours of Portal 2 has been updated with a chapter on the making of the "Peer Review" DLC and the first details on the future of Portal 2!About the Digital BookThe Final Hours of Portal 2 takes you deep within the top-secret offices of Valve for an unvarnished look at the creative process behind the new video game Portal 2. Journalist Geoff Keighley was gra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portal 2 - The Final Hours.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Imagine being the only survivor of an explosion that kills thousands of people. That is the fate of Sofya Rykov. And survival is just the beginning of her tale... Episode 0: The Immolation is a free, standalone chapter in the Echoes of the Fey adventure game/visual novel series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Fey Episode 0: The Immolation.

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  10. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    ... When you finally regain consciousness, you find yourself lying face down in the snow, with a long trail of footprints behind you. It seems you had collapsed from exhaustion.   You find yourself struggling to flip yourself over. When you eventually do, you find several newly acquired cuts and bruises all over yourself. You quickly administer some first aid, before spending a few minutes fiddli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Records of the Flycatcher.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    84% User Score Based on 520 reviews

    Easily and quickly make your own multi-platform visual novels with TyranoBuilder, even if you know nothing about game programming or scripting! Bring your creativity to reality with our suite of drag-and-drop tools, plus scripting language for advanced users. Games made with TyranoBuilder can be easily exported to Windows, Mac, browsers, or converted* for iOS and Android smart devices, then sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Experience the short story of Alex and Nic as they share memories with each other while climbing a mountain together for the first time. For years, Alex has been going for climbs, and trying to get Nic to join. It’s a chance for them to remember their lives together and know why this climb is so important. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset's Ashes.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 5,519 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

    Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticky Business.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 1,101 reviews

    GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With a fresh user interface and many new exciting features including; Real-Time Animation Editing, a new innovative workflow and seamless path from Drag and Drop to actual code, developing top quality games has never been easier! Featuring a powerful programming language for professionals, and a drag-and-drop no-co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GameMaker.

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  18. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Crytek's groundbreaking development technology is now more accessible than ever! For just 9.90 USD/EUR per month, developers everywhere can subscribe and gain total access to the industry-leading feature set of CRYENGINE without ever having to pay licensing fees or royalties! About CRYENGINE CRYENGINE (previously known as CryENGINE 3) is the first all-in-one development solution with truly scala… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRYENGINE.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 459 reviews

    My Little Life is a life simulator that lives on the bottom of your screen, allowing you to focus on other tasks while periodically checking on your own little person. Watch as they live out their own livesMy Little Life is built to be non-intrusive, with no loud popups or distracting events that need to be acted on immediately. This allows you to focus on other tasks while your little person live… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Life.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    63% User Score Based on 904 reviews

    The Deer is an educational inter-ac-tive expe-ri-ence for children. You'll be an ancient Deer during the Pleistocene epoch and you'll discover everything about this marvelous era. Unfortunately there were no T-Rex during this age since they were already extinct millions of years before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deer.

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  29. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 1,100 reviews

    Set sail for adventure and real-life rewards in the ultimate treasure hunt game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prize Blast.

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  33. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    This visual novel about an ordinary man with his typical problems. Suddenly, you got a report that your distant cousin died in a car crash. Fortunately, her daughter wasn't with her. You take the girl under your wing. But soon, something starts to go wrong... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Say Goodbye.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Runs on macOS 10.15 Catalina or above (tested on macOS 11.6 Big Sur)- STORY -Rin and Nadeshiko are homicide detectives for the Tokyo police. Find out the killer behind the murder.- GAMEPLAY -You will be playing as a homicide detective in charge of murder investigation in Tokyo. Witness questioning Murder scene investigation Interrogation of suspects Rebuttal section *This is the free-to-play base… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tokyo Detectives.

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  37. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Hey new journal,My old journal ran out of pages, so you're holding the fort now. Let me introduce myself! My name is Amimi Imai, I'm 18, and most of my friends call me "Hanabi". Why? Well, I'm a big fan of fireworks! My mom loved them, and the way she always talked about them made me want to see them for myself. But you know, life happens, and I haven't had the chance to see them in person. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sound of Fireworks: The Haiku.

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  38. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    Make your own manga with ComiPo! The next gen manga software! ComiPo! is a revolutionary software application that allows anyone to quickly make short comics and manga. Users can easily create their own unique stories and situations simply by choosing one of the 3D characters included with ComiPo! and one of the preset pose. The program also offers over 100 unique body poses and facial expression… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manga Maker Comipo.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    48% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Protect Europe from the overpopulation by enforcing the tough Law on life, a life for a birth. Or flip the table and fight the cruel plutocracy to free humanity. Survive the zombie apocalypse, but will your humanity survive in the process? Inherit a corrupt kingdom and survive the court's intrigues. Live the American dream and emigrate from Hong Kong with the help of the Triad. Sadly, nothing is f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AIdventure.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Complete your character design, plot manipulation, and worldbuilding all in one place. Designed to be a revolutionary tool for writers to plan out their stories, Campfire Pro is the writing software novelists and screenwriters need to go from the seed of an idea to a detailed plan that’s ready to be executed. Character Development: Add characters with essential information like name, age, and per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campfire Pro.

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  42. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 442 reviews

    AchievementsAchievements are included in the first and second chapters only. The second chapter is paid-DLC. Future chapters will not feature achievements. Please note that per this post, Achievements are presently disabled as we work out a problem with the library we use. Featured DLC About the GameWhat is A Place in the West?Half-Life: A Place in the West is a fan-made comic book set within… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half-Life: A Place in the West.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 821 reviews

    Wrap, weave, and wind your wool! Build works of art strand by strand, one loop at a time, in this tranquil game of craftsmanship. Draw inspiration from the large exhibition of levels available and unwind with the soothing soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WooLoop.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    "Curtain Call" is a visual novel about (literally) breaking through social masks by forming meaningful connections with incredibly deep personalities. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or something more, there’s a whole cast of characters just dying to meet you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curtain Call.

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  49. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Create a world that changes the further you are from what is familiar. Use it for solo gaming, GM prep, GM-less games, drawing maps or worldbuilding just for fun. Use it for stories about fighting dragons, or stories with no fighting at all. Bring the world to life with random tables of everything from abstract social values to legumes. What do I need? At least one six sided die Pencil and paper F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Procedures to Discover the Path Ahead.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Set Sail is a western visual novel set in the modern day where the Golden Age of Pirating never properly ended. The player takes the role of a young pirate who has lived their entire life sheltered on a famous pirate ship known as The Red Plague, captained by The Demonic Pirate Ricardo. Through a first person perspective, you meet and engage with colorful characters on your pirate ship, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Set Sail.

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