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Games like Into the Waves

Looking for games like Into the Waves? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, fantasy, romance and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with My Douchey Boss Has a Gentle Twin Brother?! - BL Visual Novel, Synthetic Fantasy; or Follow the Black Kitten.

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  1. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    When Kyle gets a new job at a fashion company, he meets Vincent Zircon, who happens to be his eccentric boss. Vincent, being quite mischievous, often teases the newcomer, Kyle, causing him to think that his boss is odd. One day, he bumps into his boss after work and is surprised when his superior acts kind and gentle, even offering to buy lunch for him. Kyle starts to wonder if his boss is messing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Douchey Boss Has a Gentle Twin Brother?! - BL Visual Novel.

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  2. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Do you feel lonely? Observe this story as a member of the audience and witness this tale of love and friendship and find out the answer to the ultimate question: Can YOU learn to love? This is the question the protagonist, Dan Garland, will learn the answer to as he is caught between his fiance and an android. Hopefully you will be able to answer that question too, player. Features: Multipl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synthetic Fantasy;.

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  3. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    You buy a laptop with your hands. You find an interactive collection of short stories on your laptop and something else. Or someone? What will all this lead to? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow the Black Kitten.

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  4. Jackie Shields wakes up to find everything in her world a little different than she remembers it. Trapped between her own dimension and a parallel one, she soon realizes that nothing can remain unchanged in her life. Especially not herself...because the other dimension has a Jackie of its own! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refraction.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Story: After a flesh-eating dust blows through your small town you are left trying to survive alone against hordes of Listless humans. Starved for social interaction you find yourself questioning your sanity when a voice speaks directly into your mind begging for your help. Game Features: Navigate an apocalyptic world full of Listless humans while managing your health and toxin level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dust of the Violet Crystals.

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  6. 剧情简介 本游戏完全免费,如果您喜欢的话,也请支持同制作组的作品《灭魂~误佳期》。 自小在小言小黄书中摸爬滚打长大的女主——司马丽苏,一直将大师兄兼表哥吴有为视为人生中“天作之合”的官配。 可是在她厚脸皮去表白时,却晴天遭到霹雳—— 有为表哥要结婚了,新娘就明显不是她。 气在头上的司马丽苏,在婚礼上对有为表哥“小惩大诫”一翻,而后便潜逃下山。 在逃亡的路上,女主似乎跌入了某著名连锁店的中奖陷阱之中。 是不是陷阱还不清楚。 只是那各种口味的“奖品”, 会给她带来真正的天作之合吗?关于此游戏 古风女性向恋爱冒险游戏 欢乐与心动满载的十六万字剧情 全语音,5条人物线(常规4线+隐藏1线) 新引擎+1080P重制 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Rightaway.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    A short, emotional visual novel following a grieving man who relives memories of days long gone. An exploration of loss presented honestly and kinetically. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painting.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Elliot is a troubled boy with a troubled mind, desperately clinging to the world around him. What would happen if his reality were called into question? Where do lies begin and end? Learn the different truths at play over the multiple endings the game has to offer.Voice ActingMy Dear Delirium comes fully voice acted! The incredible cast are the stars of this show, so please enjoy as they bring eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Dear Delirium.

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  9. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    This game is a psychological horror VN set on a rural farm in middle-America. It is very short, taking only 15-20 minutes to read through once. It was made for the farmjam2024, and panic horror jam over the course of a month by a single person (myself). The theme of the game is really simple: What do you do when your memory seems to be unreliable, and not line up with what you can see in fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culling of Normality.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Royal Duality is a free dark fantasy visual novel game with more than 15 endings. Work with a mysterious 'guardian of stories' to complete the tale - your choices dramatically impact on the outcome of the story, but will you reach the final ending... or will you find yourself trapped in an ending where all hope has been lost? With additional side stories and hidden easter eggs to find, the guardia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Duality.

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  11. ・あらすじ 本作『さらば劇薬 -encore-』は有名な劇団の「主役」を目指す二人の少女が、オーディションとしてエチュード(即興劇)をするノベルゲームとなっております。 彼女達が舞台の上でどう芝居を演じるのか、そしてどんな幕引きとなるのかはプレイヤーである貴方の選択次第です。 ・ゲーム説明 観客としても演者としても楽しめる、新ジャンル「演劇体験型ノベルゲーム」ついに登場! もちろん演劇に詳しくない方でも楽しんでいただける、「演技(うそ)」とにまつわるお話です。 最初にルート選択があり、選んだキャラの視点でお話が進みます。二周することで物語の全貌が見えてくるゲームです。 ゲームはいつでもセーブ・ロードすることが可能です。 ※一部ショッキングな描写が含まれるため、12歳未満の方のプレイはご遠慮ください。 『さらば劇薬-encore-』はマルチエンディング採用のノベルゲームです。プレイヤーの… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to さらば劇薬 -encore-.

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  12. Coalescence is a visual novel that takes you deep within Moniker Labs to explore its secrets. Play as one of three characters, each with their own storyline and dialogue options. Form relationships with the companions you encounter and try to make it out alive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coalescence.

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  13. "Embracing Darkness" is a fan visual novel in which players can enjoy a short encounter with Local Villains Tiefedorf and Shuraomaru. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Embracing Darkness.

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  14. A singleplayer, story game where you can make decisions and read your way through history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reigning.

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  15. HeartWare is an interactive visual novel that invites players into a captivating story centered around Iris. The game explores her journey as she seeks meaningful connections and a sense of purpose. As the player, you will guide Iris through various scenarios, making choices that shape her experiences and determine the course of her story. In HeartWare, every decision matters, leading to mult… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeartWare.

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    Jaksaljabi is a kinetic novel that you can experience unique set-up and story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaksaljabi.

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  17. New free novel game "Will you become a vtuber too?" One day, you came to the virtual world Return to the real world? Or... would you make another choice? A story that changes depending on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to キミもvtuberにならないか?.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Guidelicious is a short, interactive visual novel about waking up in a strange room with a mysterious man. Engage in a fully voice acted story as every powerless move forward leads you closer to the truth of why you're here... hopefully. <1,000 words (10-15 minutes of playtime)! Fully voiced! 1 animated Guide + 1 interactive background! 5 endings! Nameable female protagonist! 9… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guidelicious.

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  19. Previously lost Japanese visual novel, rebuilt and finally on Steam! Playing as Eimin, embark on a thrilling quest with two angelic girls. The Emperor of Japan has fallen out with the gods, and it is your job to deliver the Emperor's request and make peace between humans and kami. You will experience: • A challenging mission in the Dewa Sanzan mountains, the outcome of which depends on you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NA-Re: great chain of being.

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  20. In a world ravaged by decay and despair, where civilization crumbles and hope fades, lies the enigma known only as The Great Apperance. Set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian future, two young men set out on a journey to find The Great Appearance which manifests itself inside mankind's mind. Story: In the aftermath of an apocalypse that left the world decaying, survivors live in small socie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crimson Call.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    You are a fragment in the universe. You wake up with no body, no sense of touch, nothing. But... you can walk? You have no legs! You walk the endless plain, then is stopped by a mysterious girl. Who is this girl? Is she... god? What am I doing here? The mysterious girl shall guide you. - You - You are you. Where are you? With the help of this mysterious girl, maybe she has the answers fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to un/FRAGMENT..

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    The world is slowly crumbling and you are falling apart with it. In an attempt to find a semblance of peace and to rethink your future you go into exile in a remote corner to enjoy the calm of nature. But you are not alone on these mountains, another soul in pain is on your land, a ghost grounded on earth by regrets. Deciding to free him of his curse, you might find peace yourself in the process. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autumn Spirit.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The vampire who died was given the right to seek truth because of rebirth. As the identity changed, she changed from a victim to a criminal suspect... How can this be self-certified? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodholic.

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  24. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Do you want to be an engineer? Do you ever dream of building a robot? Meet Niko an engineering student that always had that kind of thought, however, studying is hard and he hates it! One moment Niko gets hit by a truck and gets transported into the other world. It was a wonderful world blessed with magic, with that Niko tried to cast his first magic spell but nothing came out. It turns out he d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inFINIte Robotics.

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  25. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A story of sin and 'the girl'. You find yourself in a world of monochrome, alone, until you meet Zarie, a girl with white hair, red eyes, and black clothes. She tells you she is a deity of death, this is Hell, and that you are a sinner. Guided by Zaire, you travel to meet Emma, Hell's Judgement, to be tried. What awaits you at the end of this short, yet arduous journey? Features ・A short visual … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zarie: The Story of Sin.

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    Scriptur is a kinetic visual novel featuring original artworks, soundtrack, and characters. The main character woke up on the train, he does not know how he ended up in it and where he was going. On top of that, he has the same strange dream all the time. What does this all mean? What is the secret behind all this? Will it be possible to reveal it and finally restore the lost memories of what hap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scriptur.

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  27. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Nameless: The Departed Cycle is a dark fantasy/horror visual novel with LGBTQ+ elements. Make choices to determine Israh's fate, and strive to survive -- perhaps even slay -- the monster stalking the Umbral Forest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nameless: The Departed Cycle.

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  28. I dreamed of a girl. From then on, I saw her every day in my dreams. I don't know why it happened. I can only keep telling myself that it is all false, all illusion. But on the other hand, I fell in love with it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantastic Dream.

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  29. Planet Charmara's situation grows more dire every passing day. Will the Misfits be able to stop the world from falling apart underneath them? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charmareians.

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  30. You've been given the chance to go to the country's most prestigious academy. Your future couldn't have looked brighter! But you'll soon find out nothing is ever as it seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Heights Academy: Year 1.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    SynopsisDan and Lucia are almost the complete opposite of one another from opposite sides of the world. When they've both decided to turn their worlds upside down, they encounter at the halfway point. A brief time together that makes a huge, lasting impact in their lives.BackgroundThis is a free short visual (kinetic) novel. The story is told from the point of view of each character, chosen by the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layover Lovers.

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  32. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "Red Spider2" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 200,000 words in total). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Spider2: Exiled.

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  33. "Piano at 5 am." is a short text adventure game. A girl who is the main character wanders in a fog forest while adjusting the four factors of "drowsiness," "thirst," "madness," and "recharge," which increase or decrease depending on the choices she makes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piano at 5 am.

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  35. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Frost and Flowers.

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  36. "No men in this house" is a visual novel set in Thailand. This edge-of-your-seat detective story about mysterious deaths on a touristy island will make you suspect everyone, including yourself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No men in this house.

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  37. Story This is a story about a little girl who is grieving the loss of her best friend. It's been a long time since then, but no one believes her when she says she lost her friend because a monster ate him. But that doesn't make sense: She never tells lies. She always gets golden stars from her teacher. In short, she's a good girl. Or is she? After all, she also has the power of the "malice&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Girl Gurumelo.

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  38. English versionThe English version will be available in the future. About the Game纯文字互动小说,2000字,7个结局。 有爱情,有现实,有可能超自然的现象,有科学,还有最重要的——你的选择。 剧情提要我在湖边见到一个淡蓝色头发的女孩子,她居然想加我微信?! 等等,我醒了,原来是梦啊。 ……哎?今天又梦见她了? DLC中元篇 - 同名小说; 梦桃花 * 2 - 与恋人邂逅前的小小巧合; 魇桃花 - 让人困扰的睡眠瘫痪。 即使不安装DLC,仍然可以在游戏界面中阅读DLC,安装DLC后可以获得相关txt文件。 FAQ问:为什么没有图像和音乐? 答(2022版):梦中的少女有着随心所欲的幻想完美,她的完美只存在于玩家的想象中,任何具体的图像和语音将使她的形象黯然失色,同时… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 阴桃花 (The Flowers of Yin).

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  39. A crossover between the lucky and the unlucky! Lucky stamina! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 럭키 스태미나.

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  40. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "Magic exists all around; your whole body and mind can be a conduit." Alice and Sophie have been in a long distance relationship since they graduated from the Ira Royal Academy for talented magic users. Sophie has stayed on campus as a researcher, while Alice ventured to the world outside of academia. Finally, Sophie gets some time off, and the couple reunites for an onsen vacation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Becomes You: Yuri Onsen Vacation.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inversed.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    ����A sci-fi short story about overcoming problems and changing perspectives���� Stellar Reflections is a short story visual novel set in a dystopian future, within a sprawling space station. In this bleak era, personal freedoms have been suppressed, and life choices are dictated by the all-powerful regime. Delve into the narrative through the eyes of the protagonist, Aurelia, a nobody spending h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Reflections.

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  43. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    The player will take the role of Vektor Pavlov, a scientist aboard the Peresmeshnik during the Cold War. A creature has boarded the ship and is stalking the crew. As the player, you will make meaningful choices that will affect the outcome of the story as you navigate the halls of the Peresmeshnik and escape the terrors that stalk you. All while managing your paranoia. Will you trust your fello… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Peresmeshnik.

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  44. Dreamland Welcome to Dreamland - a mysterious and fascinating world of dreams, where reality intertwines with fantasy, and fear and admiration go hand in hand. In this game, you will go on a fascinating journey through a world inhabited by mythical creatures and creepy characters. PlotWe see the world through the eyes of Alexey, an ordinary worker at the logistics company "Watcher's Cargo.&… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamland.

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  45. Conor's first three visual novels have been rereleased in one package! See the world through the eyes of a lonely man talking a walk, try to escape from a secluded prison, or help a girl confess to her crush. While one on them is a kinetic visual novel, there won't be any choices to make, but the other two will have a big impact on the world the characters are in. They Cannot Hear Me It's the mid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conor Origins - T Trilogy.

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  46. 『はじめまして、ぼくはクーヤ! 同じ研究室の”ニトロ先輩”の研究をサポートしながら日々を過ごす、ごく普通の大学生だ!』 ◉先輩と後輩の、ドタバタコメディノベル!うまくセンパイを導いて、研究を捗らせよう!概要・選択形式 ビジュアルノベルゲーム ・所要時間 15分程度 ・実績バッジ全6種類  ・steam版限定おまけシナリオ付き(解放条件:特定の実績バッジ2種類の取得) ※感想・FA・ゲーム実況大歓迎! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Knock: Before Entering My Room.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    This is a visual novel about 60 minutes in length, telling a story of memories.he visual novel "Once10" is a story which will recall the experience of many individuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once10.

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  48. De Profundis est une aventure textuelle dont le déroulement est influencé par les choix du joueur. L'ambiance sonore du jeu est unique en son genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to De Profundis.

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  49. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Now available for free, discover a mystery story set in the world of Methods: The Detective Competition. Red July, an up-and-coming celebrity detective, is challenged by The Illusion Killer — a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions. However, in the course of solving the murder, Red July's famous method — which lets her instantly solve any crime — stops working. Now the rac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Illusion Murders.

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