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Inky Paws is a collaborative fiction zine written by nonhumans and alterhumans on nonhumanity, alterhumanity, and similar, related themes. It contains 16 different stories, poems, songs, and comics by various alterhuman authors, with genres ranging from fantasy, to sci-fi, to horror. It is 89 pages long and was inspired by Tsu Swanblood's The Forest Voice zine.This zine is free to download and wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inky Paws #1.

Inky Paws #2 is a collaborative fiction anthology written by nonhumans and alterhumans on nonhumanity, alterhumanity, and similar, related themes. It contains 30 different stories, poems, songs, and comics by various alterhuman authors, with genres ranging from fantasy, to sci-fi, to horror. It is 151 pages long and was inspired by Tsu Swanblood's The Forest Voice zine. If you are looking for Inky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inky Paws #2.

Inky Paws #3 is a collaborative fiction anthology written by nonhumans and alterhumans on nonhumanity, alterhumanity, and similar, related themes. It contains 20 different stories, poems, songs, and comics by various alterhuman authors, with genres ranging from fantasy, to sci-fi, to horror. It is 81 pages long and was inspired by Tsu Swanblood's The Forest Voice zine. For past issues, click h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inky Paws #3.

Moonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the Day is a story collection that consists of 9 stories and 1 novella. The stories run the gamut from surreal to slipstream to literary fiction to fabulist to fairy tales to weird biblical fanfic to poem-y word experiments. Over 55,000 words/200 pages of fiction. A few sample stories are available to be read online for free below. This itch.io page is the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the Day.

About this resource Other people on itch.io have created hundreds of wonderful things about alterhumans. I want to help bring them appreciation, and make them easier to find. This page is a collection of collections. In the collections below, I carefully curate and review each thing I add, with content warnings as needed. I also list some collections curated by other people. The HTML file downloa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curated Collections About Alterhumans.

ISSUE #32 Cover - Nama Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of "indie gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #32.

Terror Diversion is a text-based adventure game filled with numerous random events. You play as a girl haunted by spirits, who, after taking a leave from school, arrives in a strange town. Here, she must investigate a series of mysterious incidents while making sure she doesn't collapse from exhaustion or lose her sanity. Features: No combat, the developer has thoughtfully removed this part fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror Diversion.

PDF. 32 pages; 8 images. (18+) contains violent sexual themes & adult language. Cheryl Graves crashed on my couch twice last year: once while recovering from her orchiectomy, and again when getting sober. I won't comment on our intimacy (or lack thereof); that's neither here nor there. Shortly after her stay, she seemingly vanished off the face of the earth, leaving behind several journals and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to object permanence.

You have stumbled upon a museum you might have not intended to find. But it called to you. And you realized you ended up someplace…roiling…alive. If you interact with the art, some speak while others hold bygone echoes. You’ve heeded the call. It’s up to you now to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness Starts Young.

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.

             High on the treacherous and perpetually frozen peaks of Mt. Abbot lies a forgotten gold claim registered to one Jakob Weidner. Decades ago, maybe more, Weidner packed up his family of six and built a homestead on a small, unforgiving parcel of land in a desperate bid to strike it rich. Initially he was called a fool, but, for a time at least, rumor was that Weidner had actually manage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lord of Wolves - A Trophy Gold Incursion.

The Stellar Beacon is a zine that supports the sci-fi RPG Return to the Stars with new adventures and which also explores the gamer and geek culture more broadly.  This issue includes: Fanfiction: The Infinite Free Buffet 2019 Hugo nominee Alexandra Rowland celebrates fanfiction, explores its significance, and defends  it against those who shallowly dismiss it. "It’s 2019, and fanfic is Cool N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stellar Beacon: Fanfiction.

ISSUE #46 Cover - Toyoya Li Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #46.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Rui can't catch a break... Her life was turned on its head when she was transported to Roots, a world full of monsters, demons, and magic. Thankfully, she was able to awaken the powers of Sol within her and save that world from destruction! Alas, she had only just returned to her world after saving that one, and now monsters are attacking her town and kidnapping people! Following the trail, she s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sol-Rui: After Mini.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

96% User Score Based on 77 reviews

Return to Grace is a first person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world. You play as space archaeologist Adie Ito, who has unearthed the ancient resting place of an A.I. god and onetime caretaker of the solar system known as Grace. The only inhabitants of the site are fracture variations of the Grace AI. Each with their own quirky personalities and unknown mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Grace.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Explore a small country town with a twisted secret in this dark, Twin Peaks-inspired mystery text adventure that combines the best elements of classic interactive fiction, visual novels, and gamebooks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shady Brook - A Dark Mystery Text Adventure.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Rivals is a mystery puzzle game that asks the player to piece together the story of Josh and Luke, two rival musicians over the course of their 15 year relationship. The game uses written sources, audio logs, music and images to build up a rich and immersive picture of a musical world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rivals.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

76% User Score Based on 368 reviews

A group of girls are having their vacation, alone. What would a group of girls do on a dark Christmas night? Of course, fortunetelling! Unfortunately for them, their boyfriends are not about to leave them alone and their sudden visit totally ruins their plans for fortune telling, turning it into a scary story contest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost girl`s [diary].

Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

ISSUE #50 Cover - Gil Goletski Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #50.

ISSUE #31 Cover - Sloane Leong Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #31.

Skyworthy is a journaling game of iconic Skyships, the Captains who fly them, and their adventures and struggles, made for one player.  Play from the point of view of the Skyship, commissioned and constructed in a gilded age of exploration and discovery.  Under the command of your Captain, fly into the unknown as all around you time passes and the world changes. Skyships are built to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyworthy (Physical Copies Sold Out).

Gather your allies, build your army and repel the invading Elven forces in this 3D turn-based strategy game inspired by Advance Wars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necro Wars.

gothHoblin's Grimoire is a TTRPG zine that presents interesting and useful content over a variety of themes, with contributions from members of the indie TTRPG community. Issue 3 is focused on the theme of ‘Folk Horror’, and within this issue you will find articles, interviews, reviews, and creative pieces, as well as a range of system agnostic supplements, including rolling tables and magic it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to gothHoblin's Grimoire - Issue 3: Folk Horror.

Free Version is available for download below. Feel free to share your purchased copy with family and friends. Introduction “RPG Backpacks + is a slot based inventory system created with a survival & exploration style of game in mind. It aims to create problems that the player needs to address when carrying loot or provisions. And adds the ever needed depth a Backpack deserves.” It is a short sup… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Backpacks +.

SHIVER Double Feature LIVE NOW on GamefoundA collection of terrifying tales for the award winning SHIVER RPG that really show the game's ability to portray any setting and sub-genre you love. From Weird Wild West, to Arctic Special Ops Teams, to outer-space explorers, as long as something strange is going on SHIVER has you covered. A Military operation discovers horrors aboard a lost ship in the A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHIVER RPG - The Cursed Library.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 63 reviews

A Victorian Steampunk Fantasy Roguelike: A steampunk fantasy world awaits; filled with all manner of fell beasts and monstrosities. Something isn’t right here, the natural wildlife has been corrupted by a mysterious plague, and it’s up to you to discover the truth and find the cure; but no two runs are the same. Rich Narrative Adventure: Return to the world of Sovereign Syndicate, before th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

When Rain Bremen was a young boy, he had a best friend called Ten, and they spent all of their time together. This changed, however, when Ten was attacked by a bandit deep in the woods. Wracked with pain and bleeding out slowly, Ten begs Rain to return to their village to get help. Rain scrambles to obey Ten’s request, but by the time he returns to his friend’s side it’s already too late. Ten has… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rain and the Wolf.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

96% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Jiangshi x Daoshi is an epic story of vampires, dao priests, assassins and immortals, told in a spectacularly animated visual novel format. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jiangshi x Daoshi.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

'Lantern of Worlds - Storybook' is an ever expanding collection of adventure games set in the Lantern of Worlds universe. StoryThe kingdom of Idunia is in turmoil. Dark forces gather in secluded forests, in mountain deeps, in shadowy swamps, and spin the treads of a great web of deceit and betrayal.King Valdemar has called upon the heroes of the land to go forth and seek out the evil that grows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lantern of Worlds - Storybook.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 37 reviews

WANT MORE VAMPIRE GAMES?Harrowed World is the shared setting and franchise of a growing number of video games and (soon) books. Wishlist 'Harrowed World: Portents In Red', our modern gothic vampire RPG and check out other Harrowed World games using the 'Check out the entire Harrowed World collection on Steam' link above. You died and have been brought back as a vampire. Left abandoned by the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents.

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.

Sclera is a no-save, session-based game of random encounters for fans of older RPGs and interactive horror fiction. While there are scripted events and stories that can occur, much of the game’s content is the result of traditional procedural generation techniques; no two runs will ever be the same. But above all, this is a passion project bringing together my love of turn-based combat, atmospher… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sclera.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 57 reviews

The Lords of The Earth Flame is a novel game created in the best traditions of interactive fiction and text-based role-playing. Non-linear structure, rich text core, and the "analog" feel of times past are certain to provide unforgettable gaming experience for hours on end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lords of the Earth Flame.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Take a step into the shoes of Mitsuki, Tokiko and Sayaka and learn a bit more about their circumstances as well as their interactions with the protagonist in these short stories that take place in around each of the games in the series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Walk Among Zombies Vol. 0.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Hong Kong, nearest future. Socio-economic crises have not been exhausted, and political contradictions are only getting sharper. However, even against such a background, detached human minds learn to artificially recreate their likeness. Techno-demo about itself, about self-reflection of the unfinished and artificial. My attempt to convey the voice of those who are dismissed and forgot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROTOTYPE原型.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

89% User Score Based on 162 reviews

You want the girls ? You want to become a Hero ? You have to rescue em all ! H-Rescue is a game that combines match-2, simple puzzle and beauties. How the story goes is base on your choices, and the fate of the girls will be in your hands. Beware the bad choices. But first, CAN YOU RESCUE EM ALL ? In an investigation of the missing girls, our main character and his support mage uncover a strange … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to H-Rescue.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Summit of the Wolf is a poignant point-and-click graphic novel adventure. A young girl wakes up in an ethereal garden and sets out on a personal journey to the fabled Summit of the Wolf, whereupon she must uncover the tragic events that led to her arrival in this fantasy realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summit of the Wolf.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 228 reviews

In this horror visual novel, we follow Atcchan, our protagonist, who left his hometown two years ago. Now he is finally able to return - but only for three days. How will his old friends react to him, and will their relationships be able to stand the test of time? For a person who's always been afraid of change, this is a worrying prospect for our hero... but it's something he will have to overco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Way We ALL GO.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

54% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Rose sees dead people who have been killed unjustly, with their mortal wishes left unfulfilled. Her super-practical father refuses to believe her ghostly visions and puts her in an asylum, where she falls into the clutches of the evil Dr. Sigmund Fraud. Help Rose use her psychic powers to solve gruesome murders and outwit a homicidal maniac in this spine-chilling mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redrum: Dead Diary.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 552 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Explore the exciting world of slavic legends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eventide: Slavic Fable.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Search for a ruthless assassin in this Gamebook Adventure where YOU control the story! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Assassin in Orlandes.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Alice, Alice, the Red Queen is missing. The queen has been dismembered and Alice must find all her pieces. A horror-fantasy yuri visual novel filled with death, love, and forgotten memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Is The Red Queen?.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Adventure. Gunslingers. Outlaws. Shoot-outs. War. Set in the Wild West, Dead End Junction hits on themes relevant to the setting, such as treatment of the Native American population and the scars left by the Civil War (represented fictionally in-universe); many of which are applicable today. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead End Junction.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

70% User Score Based on 80 reviews

The Ritual on Weylyn Island is a First-Person Survival Horror Story set on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Inspired by classic horror movies, The Ritual on Weylyn Island is a weapons-free, story-driven action adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ritual on Weylyn Island.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

78% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows is a fantastic casual puzzle adventure game. This is an excellent family story with a paranormal twist! Your family’s past is more interesting than any story. And it's not over yet... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

In this text based RPG you play as an agent exploring Earth's far future. Receive weird visuals from lifeforms on the brink of extinction. Can you decipher their meaning? Eon of the Green is a game about the psychological stresses of mental time travel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eon of the Green - Area Delta.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

A sweet, slow burn yuri romance story about a grumpy, socially awkward writer and her cheery, happy-go-lucky fan set in the Japanese countryside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All the Words She Wrote.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Hunt monsters by discovering and exploiting their rules in this Visual Novel/Adventure Game from ScalemaiL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walkerman.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Explore an abandoned movie theater and step inside five black-and-white films in this mystery text adventure that pays tribute to classic Hollywood B-Movies and combines the best elements of interactive fiction, visual novels, and gamebooks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Filmmaker - A Text Adventure.