Games like Keep Away from Pets and Women

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

The Veiled Ones is a horror stealth game about a Muslim exorcist trying to save his son from a jinn possession. In this game players will reveal the story behind their son's possession, while avoiding the jinn that haunts them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Veiled Ones.

You've always been different. Cursed, some might say, with the ability to see ghosts. It made your childhood a living hell, so you buried the secret deep, building walls of normalcy to protect yourself.  Now, you're just trying to make ends meet as a new bartender at "Sinner's Haven," owned by the charismatic Alphonse Winchester (aka Alpha.). But then you stumble upon Alphonse's horrifying secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinner's Haven.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Vinylove is a small exploration game experience about the deep relationship between the songs we love and the memories they relate to. You will follow the short story of Alex, the protagonist, while he's dealing with his past and the impact songs and music had on it. As you proceed with the experience, you will be asked to put on specific records to help Alex understand and finally cope with his o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vinylove.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

We are releasing an Early Access version on itch.io! Get it now or Wishlist on steam! This is the full version of the game but doesn't include game saves and keyboard remapping. Cult of the Frog is a relaxing, cozy walking simulator. Embark on an enchanting journey as a frog archaeologist on a mystical island full of secrets. Find the ancient ruins of the enigmatic Cult of the Frog, uncovering lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lore of the Frog.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 127 reviews

It is the year 2175 and you are the pilot of a Guardian Mech. Gigantic war machines built to defend Earth from the Noxa, a ruthless alien race intent on conquering your planet. As a result of a mysterious experiment, you have been catapulted two centuries forward in time... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Academy.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

You're a hacker with a terminal, four terrible scripts, and an anonymous contact who needs files from places they really shouldn't be. The scripts were free, and you can tell. Your port scanner checks all 65,535 ports, which is thorough and also going to take longer than you have patience for. Your password cracker just brute-forces everything and wakes up the intrusion detection system doing i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackdoor.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

94% User Score Based on 218 reviews

Psychological horror/ anti-dating sim about learning to say no. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Means Nothing.

STATUS: In development Last Updated 03/27/2025 Chapter 1 Part 3 Current word count: ~149.5k words Free public side story available to free members on Patreon and Kofi! Features Kieran's POV! Posted for the one year anniversary of the Tumblr intro post. As a note: while the game is playable on mobile, the template I used for the game was designed with desktop in mind. I've updated it (03/29/202… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse IF.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

93% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Hydrangea is a romance and psychological horror visual novel inspired by the Hanahaki disease trope. You play as someone whose sweetheart, customizable to your preferences, falls ill with a mysterious condition just as you reconsider ending the relationship. Drawn closer by their plight, you find yourself navigating a love that deepens into obsession, where affection takes a dark turn and the peta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hydrangea.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

84% User Score Based on 344 reviews

Episode 3 - Entity Exam The whistle-blowers have kept their promise and have leaked another tape. It seems to be some sort of training protocol used by the E.R.D. to train their agents on not only entities but field skills to improve their chances of survival.WARNING: This game is not suitable for children or those easily disturbed.  Youtuber/Streamer disclosure (warning contains spoilers) Mult… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lancaster Leak - Entity Exam.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Now Released New game from 4noki About the GameStoryA private investigator visits a small town after recovering from a coma. She searches for her mentor's lost beloved, but the very eyes she was born with, those that can see the black strings of hate, drag her down into the darkness of conspiracy. A cult, two priestesses, and the threads that puppet the world.Features ~45k words 4 major endi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lachesis or Atropos.

Tumblr | Report Something| Ko-Fi | Video trailer [Demo last major update: 28/06/23 |Case 01, Part 01] Solutions links below.  It was supposed to be a "simple" missing person's case.  You were supposed to investigate, find out and be done with it.  All was fine until, on a sleepless and cliché full-moon night, you stumbled upon a creature you've never expected to find. A monster worth anyone's wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ward's Eyes.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

A Long Journey to an Uncertain End is a narrative management space opera where you recruit eclectic crew members, explore the known - and unknown - galaxy, make choices to drive your journey, and escape the clutches of your abusive ex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Long Journey to an Uncertain End.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 3,444 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

95% User Score Based on 232 reviews

"Non-Binary" is a video game that mixes text choices and bullet hell to tell the story of two non-binary people's journey of self-discovery. Make your choices. Dodge words. Go through things that hurt without breaking down. If you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to non-binary.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

After a rough day at work, all you want to do is settle in with your favorite otome game, only to realize it's gone down for maintenance. How will you pass these troubling times? Risk going to a watering hole to drown your sorrows in a beverage of choice? Begrudgingly scroll through a dating app to meet your love for the night? Either way - adventure, shenanigans, and hot singles in your area awai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Maintenance.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

82% User Score Based on 215 reviews

Fight for the future—your own, and the world’s! Your fate is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Soul Stone War.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

66% User Score Based on 107 reviews

The Flower Shop is a dating and farming simulation game. Steve's life has just taken a downward turn. His grades from his first semester in college are dismal, his relationship with his girlfriend is rocky at best, and now his dad is shipping him off to some farm for the summer so that he can "build character." What's a poor, lazy, college kid to do? Take control of Steve as he spends a summer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Magic jock? Magic nerd? Magic bad boy? How about a magic librarian? Woo all of them while tackling the disappearances plaguing the campus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freshman Magic: Spellbooks and Tangled Sheets.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

97% User Score Based on 62 reviews

In this adult point-and-click adventure game, Drok'tar the orc finds himself in the small town of Gabranth during his pursuit of a man with a large bounty on his head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Bounty.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 624 reviews

The free-to-play first episode of a horror-mystery game with dark humor and hand-drawn art from award-winning graphic novelist Abby Howard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hollow: Episode 1.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

67% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

A journey of love, danger & hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bury Me, My Love.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Embark Speed Dates, where you control first dates with 18 attractive women in this interactive FMV game. Shape your story with charm and humor for a personalized romantic journey. Our main character Murat attends the Speed Date event and has only a few minutes to get to know the women and make him love himself. Try to impress the girls in this adventure where you can experience today's male-femal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speed Dates.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

99% User Score Based on 568 reviews

Growing My Grandpa! is a narrative-driven point-and-click horror game with virtual pet elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growing My Grandpa!.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 144 reviews

A PET SHOP AFTER DARK is a horror point-and-click visual novel where you've taken on an odd job at a little pet shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a pet shop after dark.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

94% User Score Based on 2,500 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Analogue: A Hate Story.

1 short conversation. 27 in-depth, short-story endings. Expect to experience 4 of them, across subtly shifting starting conditions, in one 40 minute playthrough.In a world where Magical power stems from Demonic Possession, an out-of-control Mage is a disaster waiting to happen. Sylvain flees the Alchemical Institute. His old friend Celeste runs after to stop him. What happens beneath the shadow o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A talk beneath the tree.

Solve the puzzles to get off the island before you are a permanent part of the eternal balance sheet. Pirates, ghosts, whiskey, and bureaucracy. You were the Ship's clerk. Now you’re a half-drunk, half-dead survivor trying to out-negotiate a spectral crew of backstabbing undead pirates. Welcome to the world’s most cursed accounting audit. Play through 7 twisted chapters of puzzles, dark humor, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Audit of the Damned.

✻ Prologue Released! A gothic, supernatural, mystery interactive fiction story; lightly inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher and Frankenstein media. It contains mature themes and content and is intended for ages 17 and up. Synopsis has mentions of death and suicide. See full content warnings below. Disclaimer: This is a demo/work in progress. Everything is subject to change until the final v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of House Black.

Content Warnings: blood/gore, weapons, anxiety attacks, gender dysphoria, transphobia, brief suicide mention, non-graphic sexual content in one ending Please only play if you're comfortable with these topics being in the game you are about to experience. To Free and Love Myself is a short Twine game focused on the nonbinary lovers Miguel and Harper, who are embarking on a journey to kill an evil … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Free and Love Myself.

(Content warning: Vague body horror, "people getting ripped apart by monsters" type violence, sex scene described fairly loosely) (Fullscreen recommended on desktop in case the two scroll bars is annoying) This is a homage to Devilman in general, the Devil Lady anime specifically, and its take on the character of Asuka Ran even more specifically. It's a process of me rotating all the fucked-up stu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surviving Asuka Ran.

SKIN AND SCALES Genre(s): Urban Fantasy, Action, Mystery, Romance Skin and Scales is an urban fantasy interactive fiction story hosted in Twine where you choose how your story plays out. Live your life in the big, shining new city as a dragon-shifter and hunt down a secretive killer on the loose, get embroiled in the mobs and gangs vying for power, and fight for justice all while gaining allies a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skin & Scales.

“You Love Him” is told from the perspective of someone in an abusive relationship. It’s a fictionalization of what it’s like to be dating someone who seems perfect at first, but they slowly start to show their true colors. I wanted to illustrate the cycle of abuse - blaming oneself, thinking that person will go back to being the perfect partner they were at the beginning, all while you start to do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Love Him.

It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with a car is your ex-partner. Suck up your pride and play through your trip and relationship’s road bumps, obstacles, and detours. Witty dialogue and moments of quiet, human connection are interspersed on a trip that reflect the oddities and struggles of Midwestern drives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detours.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:funny

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

The Mayor of Flavortown has been murdered, and YOU are the prime suspect. You have 48 hours to prove your innocence to the Spaghetti Police Department or else they will lock you up with Meaty Joe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flavortown:VR.

Love and Friendship is a text-based romantic comedy set in 18th-century England during the height of the Regency and British Imperialism. This interactive fiction game is written and built using Twine, an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories. The game will be released chapter by chapter and will remain free to play until its completion.  Love and Friendship(LaF) is rated for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love & Friendship.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization

89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Lucie Adult Game is a realistic visual novel set in the corporate world. Through a very hot story, live your romance with Lucie the way you want. Loyal or not, a personalized ending awaits you. Laugh, flirt, and live unique and original situations Playable as a couple or solo ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Training Lucie.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 4,781 reviews

CATCH THE DOPPELGANGERS IN THIS 3D HORROR. Demo Playthrough:   ~40 mins •    Serve customers, spot the Doppelgangers.  •    Question them, check their Paperwork.  •    Board up, lay Traps and Hide. MULTIPLAYER DEMO NOW LIVE ON STEAM ⭐ Following the success of this demo, I have  upgraded this game into a MULTIPLAYER CO-OP Steam Demo! The main addition will be online co-op for up … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shift At Midnight.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Step into a fractured 00s childhood in the South of England. Inspired by the developer’s real diaries, this autobiographical narrative adventure invites you to uncover Alice’s story by piecing together evocative memories, and following in the footsteps of a young girl’s journey through adolescence. The game deals with heavy themes around the impact of abuse on mental health, and includes explorat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Quiet Things.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 140 reviews

Love of Magic is an Adult Visual Novel / RPG set in an Arthurian Urban Fantasy world. You've found True Love, you've glimpsed your Destiny. Now it's time to wage the War you were born to fight. Book 2: The War continues the story of the Knights of the Lake from Book 1: The Crown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love of Magic Book 2: The War.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

Uh oh! Everyone's favorite content creator, Joey Clicks, is in hot water! How's he gonna get out of this one? Looks like it's time for an... This is a choose-your-own FMV game where you'll make the best (or worst) influencer apology you can muster! With 14 possible endings that'll leave you wanting to like and subscribe! This is my first time making a game like this, so lemme know what you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apology Video.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

92% User Score Based on 452 reviews

You are a private eye in Free City. Your latest client has found himself dead. As for how, many suspect suicide, though you're smarter than that. But poking around may get you in some hot water, but then again why would you be a private eye if you couldn't take the heat? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depraved Awakening.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

91% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Glowing Stones: Heroes' Awakening is an Adult Visual Novel centering on themes of Romances, Friendships, Superpowers and Superheroes in a dystopian world dominated by mega corporations, where greed and corruption run rampant. Will you discover your True Power?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glowing Stones : Heroes' Awakening.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 64 reviews

What would you do if you found a cat girl in your apartment? Elena is a hard working businesswoman who just can't find time for herself - until one day she meets Alice, an excitable cat girl, under less than optimal circumstances. What happens next? Find out in this short yuri visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why Is There A Girl In My House?!.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

As a merchant in a city caught between warring powers, build relationships with unique characters, expand your store, and discover the true price of doing business. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Ledger.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

89% User Score Based on 46 reviews

2026 Webby People’s Voice Winner — Games: Social Impact & Public Service How do you capture the inhumanity of prison?  The night before I left for prison, my mother told me prison would be harder for me than the concentration camp had been for her. WITNESS to Mass Incarceration: Chapter 1 is the true story of my first day inside federal prison, where within hours I realized I am no longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witness To Mass Incarceration.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

ABOUT THE GAME Paperback centers around a library setting at night with an aggressive thunderstorm raging in the vicinity.  Dawn Of The Millenium - the year is 2001. You're a novice librarian tasked with keeping things running smoothly and closing up shop for the night. Sort out the shelves, maintain the utilities of the library and take calls as they come in - but keep your ears to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paperback.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

WARNING: This game contains flashing images. If you are sensitive to flashing lights, please proceed with caution. A Bad Christmas Story is a short, horror interactive fiction experience set in the same universe as Bad Summer. Whether you’re already familiar with Bad Summer or stepping into this world for the first time, A Bad Christmas Story is a standalone, tightly focused horror story you ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bad Christmas Story.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

84% User Score Based on 318 reviews

The Seven Realms is a fantasy, story-driven, adult visual novel where your choices will shape the fate of the Realms and the people around you. Will you be a Fair or a Strong Ruler? Will fate be enough for you, or will you want more? The choices are yours to make. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seven Realms - Realm 1: Terran.