Games like How to Write a Book without Getting Killed

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 662 reviews

“Between the infinite worlds was infinite nothing. A void, a darkness between realities. But nothing is as crowded as is nothing. The House built itself in reaction to its own lack of existence.” A House of Many Doors is an indie RPG written and coded by Harry Tuffs, with art by Catherine Unger and music by Zach Beever. In A House of Many Doors you are an explorer, poet and spy, traversing and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House of Many Doors.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

97% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

Once upon a time, there was a great heroHe swore a covenant to rid the world of all evilWielding a holy sword He slayed the dragonHis deeds were etched into the fabric of this landYet His figure, faded from memoryAnd His name, was never celebrated...This is your hero's story! ---------- game features ----------- EXPLORATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS COMBAT. Observe, listen, think, communicate, act, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless: Slay Dragon.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

53% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 13 reviews

To be a "leader" that guides others forward, or to be an uncompromising "ruler"...VARLET is a school life RPG where, through encounters with troubled boys and girls who are also searching for themselves, you begin to uncover a version of yourself you never knew existed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VARLET.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 2,575 reviews

Venture below the streets of London, and you will find the medieval kingdom of rats, mice, moles, squirrels, and shrews known as Rodentia. If the rodents have a cardinal law, it is this: never attack a god. But Verm never had much respect for the rule of law. His tail was stolen by the Yellow God of Death, and now the mouse will have to fight all manner of beasts and titans on his quest to get it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Saga.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Athos & Destiny are pulled into war and must fight for justice. (Single Player RPG) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Made.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

85% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Star Knightess Aura is an RPG with nsfw erotic content, made with RPG Maker MZ. The game features themes of corruption, brainwashing, mental changes, possession, mind control, and NTR. All characters are 18+. This is the installer for the Star Knightess Aura Restoration Patch. This is not the main game. To use this patch, you will need to buy the game on Steam. Alternatively, you can also buy th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knightess Aura.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Hunt down fading magics to customize your combat abilities and explore a world on the edge of death and rebirth as you navigate a dynamic narrative toward multiple endings in this old school 90's style JRPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverspring Chronicles.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

81% User Score Based on 478 reviews

Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy visual novel with RPG elements. The player reads through the story and occasionally has to fight against fantasy monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loren The Amazon Princess.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Classic 90's Style Turn-Based RPG. All of the feels with minimal grind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragons' Twilight.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

Welcome to RAZORE CITY – a desolate, grim metropolis with one big problem: DEMONS. Control your own Razore City denizen as you investigate bizarre happenings around the city and track down the mastermind behind it all in this narrative-based RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinku Kult Hex Mortis.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

87% User Score Based on 164 reviews

Ruza is a free RPG where you lead a group of misfits to stop a monster, a vile reindeer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruza.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Prayer of the Faithless is a unique blend of traditional RPG and classic survival-horror gameplay. In addition to fighting enemies to level up, you must also scavenge the field to find healing supplies, as well as new gear that comes with their own skills and traits to further customize your party. Battles reward smart tactics and aggressive offense by tying stamina pools to both skill usage and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prayer of the Faithless.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

84% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

An old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion.

A sudden disappearance will set Apprentice Mage Andraste on the trail of a mystery that unfolds with arcane powers, monster battles and cunning puzzles in the best tradition of turn based RPGs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcerous.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Hex is a sexy RPG for adults♥! You play as a lowly succubus who has managed to possess the body of a powerful mage. However, the body’s former soul still clings to the vessel, threatening to bend you to her will instead. Oh, and thanks to being a succubus, you have to sleep around to regenerate MP♪! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex: Becoming a Succubus.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A Retro Style RPG that involves 6 main character classes, multiple story paths, multiple endings, turn based combat, exploration, and an epic sized story filled with twists and turns. Embark as 'The Last Chronomancer', and guide the 6 heroes towards the moment of destiny, where The World's fate hangs in the balance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Chronomancer.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

91% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Wander Stars is a turn-based RPG with roguelite elements where you make your own attacks by combining words! Create your own fighting techniques, befriend your rivals, and explore the universe in this story-driven adventure inspired by 90s anime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wander Stars.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A woman becomes an adventurer and makes friends on a quest to pay rent - and maybe something much more. I Hate You, Please Suffer is an RPG set in a world where becoming an adventurer is a common career choice, where a woman tries to get by and find happiness regardless of how screwed up the world can be. Make money and find success in any way you can: from larger scale quests with loose continuit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Hate You, Please Suffer.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

84% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

In Osteoblasts, you play as a spooky scary skeleton raised from the dead by a mysterious Cat Witch in a journey to find purpose. You get to choose a class and go on frightening adventures battling your nemesis - the Dogs - who unburied you from the depths below. You'll be faced with various quests, meet friendly skeletons, travel to spine-tingling dungeons and fight monsters to get stronger. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osteoblasts.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 225 reviews

Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese games from the Dreamcast and PS1-era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Fight all of the bad guys! Axe Cop and his team of colorful characters must go on an epic adventure, that covers his ten-year comic book history, to rid the world of all bad guys once and for all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe Cop.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

The protagonist was once a famous genius, but now he is poor. One day, he woke up drunk and found himself in an underground cemetery with demons wandering around. The mysterious girl "Foxy" who met in the cemetery taught him the necromancer magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yes My Lord.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

87% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Play as D’Vil, the Dark Lord… and rising star at Evil Productions. Team up with Hero of Light, Ralph, and unleash devastating combos on your foes. Will you work together to uncover the conspiracy behind the video game cutscene industry or clash like true hero and villain? Find out in a unique blend of Visual Novel and RPG gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antagonist.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Knight Bewitched is a turn-based jRPG that follows the love story of innocent witch Gwen and Ruth, the stalwart knight tasked to slay her. The Enhanced Edition includes new features and new content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Bewitched.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

84% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

A puzzle RPG about a game developer that loses his job and finds true love in his quest to make his first independent game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dandy Dungeon: Legend of Brave Yamada.

An Epic quest full os twists. After the storm, there comes CAOS. Follow Dan, a young man touched by the power of darkness that needs to find the cure for his curse and also save the world from humanity itself, the evil force named CAOS and also deal with what means to exist and to love somebody. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Order from Caos.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Azarine Heart is an open-world RPG, where choices, actions, and words all matter. Like the butterfly effect, a small action can have unforeseen consequences. Stranded on the isle of Acadia, a small but important island off the mainland of Ralvan, you must find your way through Blight-ridden camps, dust storms, vicious bandits and killers, dangerous wildlife, and above all else, your own pitiful se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azarine Heart.

Geon is a mostly linear turn-based JRPG with a setting that has many sci-fi/fantasy elements while also taking place in a not so distant future ruled by a ruthless despot only known as "George". Play as a young man who is about to complete the final test before he becomes a member of society. After (inevitably) failing you're forced to leave your home and travel out into the world u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geon.

NO LOVE! An RPG where you try to stop the being Darkness from destroying the world, in hopes of saving the innocent and the ones you love! A game about the human condition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO LOVE.

The protagonist is a new adventurer, but he has the ability to destroy Warcraft alone. One day, because of the invitation of a mysterious voice, he embarked on the journey of crusading against the Demon King. On the journey, he meets demonic girls of different races one after another. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of the Demon.

Explore and survive within Fesik Cave, a cave with a long history now taken and governed by demons. You'll play as one of the Commanders of the Anti Avian Association, Commander D.A.-9, as he goes deeper into this cave in the hopes of saving his Squad from the Demonic Threat. Keep a Bible near you at all times, never know when you'll need it. The A.A.A. An association meant to keep peace in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lof-Ely: The Dark Cave.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

The Story The shackles have been shattered, but true freedom is earned, not given. In Vita: Rift of a Nation, you follow Naysa-Dae, an Earth Vita navigating the vibrant, complex nation of Opolo. Drawing inspiration from the architectural and cultural grandeur of ancient American civilizations, Opolo is a land governed by an oppressive system that refuses to let go. The fight for survival has be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vita: Rift of a Nation.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

88% User Score Based on 169 reviews

Sinners Landing is an adult-themed, romance-based, dungeon crawling RPG with a card-style battle mechanic. Explore dungeons, slay monsters, get loot, and romance the women of the local town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinners Landing.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

The Dungeon of Lulu Farea: Rebirth is an engaging blend of traditional turn-based RPG and puzzle game elements, boasting a complex world in which nothing is left to chance and every encounter matters. Genre classics such as fishing and side quests abound, and the game encourages thinking ahead to find the best way to obstacles in order to successfully clear the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dungeon of Lulu Farea: Rebirth.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

85% User Score Based on 740 reviews

Embark into a dark roll dice game with roguelike, turn based and RPG features! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice & Spells.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Dark Fantasy! Mature themes! A story filled with hope! Introducing Knights of Messiah IF: Castle in an Alternate Dimension! Traverse the colorful world of Knights of Messiah as the leader of your very own party of adventurers! When your wife Alicia and little sister Maya are kidnapped by the Prince of Windsor, Ritz, you and your friends decide to locate the "Gemstones" hidden away in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Messiah IF: Castle in an Alternate Dimension.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Choose your own path and solve the mystery in this text based RPG adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serania - Path of the Scion.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

DLsite 2023 Newcomer Award NominatedExhilarating Combat System There was a girl named Laura who lived in a remote village called Hatayaki. She was close friends with a girl named Lunaroa who lived next door, and they promised to marry in Yuriscene, a country where women can marry each other. Reuniting after five years, the two girls were swept up in an incident and set off on a journey to Yur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laura of Reigetsu.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Blood Soaked Bastard! Is an RPG set in a dreary medieval fantasy setting. Become a much abhorred Blood Knight and kill monsters in turn based combat, alongside a cast of freakish companions. Draw the blood of wretched monsters, you Bastard! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Soaked Bastard!.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 67 reviews

In this dark visual novel series, each Chapter follows a new protagonist, caught in the crossfire of conflicting powers — human and inhuman alike. Their stories are separate, but the choices you make in one Chapter will twist the next in ways you won’t see coming. Six connected Chapters, each with their own lead. A branching narrative that remembers everything. Dark arts, occult mysteries, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkullX: Aibohphobia.

[Includes Premium Version] Join Sunday, a 14-year-old boy who moves with his family to Calendar Town, where mysterious deaths and suicide cases seem to occur. Tragedy will come when one of his relatives is found dead in his home. Help Sunday and his friends on this visual novel rpg with dreamcore and aesthetic style Meet Sunday's friends and the sad and dark events in their life. Explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sundy Stairway.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A turn-based RPG set in a fantastic society of plants and animals. Fight against monsters and visit exotic places that have their unique culture and history. Beware of what lurks in the darkness... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ekorella Vol 1.

A turn-based RPG where every battle is a puzzle, and every choice carries weight. Guide Paul Kimbel, a troubled author trapped between life and death, through a haunting world built from his own imagination. No grinding—just pure strategy, exploration, and high-stakes combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Chances.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 1,618 reviews

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabernet.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Thistlemine is a puzzle RPG that tells a story about the work that takes place within an Anomalis Exclusion Zone – a hostile environment where space and time are warped, and the thick miasma suffocates those trapped within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thistlemine.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 625 reviews

Guide a young man through his first day in Bright City – a bustling island paradise with a horrible secret. Find a new job, make new friends, and attempt to solve a mystery revolving around a ludicrous gang and a fanatical cult. In this RPG, you defeat enemies in turn-based battles by completing minigames unique to the foe you're facing. These minigames are made up of a variety of challenges, inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knuckle Sandwich.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 716 reviews

The Necromancer's Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Necromancer's Tale.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

The three main Kingdoms of Avarice, Veratos, and Lucerna are locked in conflict. Gaining the controlling majority of power and resources will determine the fate of each kingdom. Violet is adopted into Royalty from a young age. It is unclear why... She must discover who she truly is - while navigating the world. over 300 monsters Numerous Side Quests Abundance of Treas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet Kingdom.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

77% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

Mary Skelter Finale is a first-person dungeon crawling RPG with grid-based movement and a turn-based combat system. Characters are based on fairy tales but the game has a job system allowing for skill customization.The story is about attempting to break out of a nightmarish prison.A new feature to the series allows the player to control multiple groups across the dungeons in order to progress.Ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mary Skelter Finale.