Games like Last Stanza

In "Tails Noir," play as raccoon detective Howard Lotor and investigate a personal story in a dystopian, animal-inhabited Vancouver. Inspired by film noir, sci-fi, and existential philosophy, this narrative-driven adventure offers thought-provoking dialogues and immersive exploration, challenging your perspective on personhood amidst an inevitable end.

"Backbone" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a phenomenal story and impressive graphics, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack. As raccoon detective Howard Lotor, you'll explore a dystopian Vancouver full of anthropomorphic animals while unraveling a deeply personal narrative. The game boasts a dense atmosphere, emotional depth, and engaging dialogues, however, it has low replayability, is grind-heavy, and has some bugs.

"Journal" is a single-player adventure game with an intriguing story of a young girl's journey facing the responsibilities of childhood. The game features hand-painted splendid graphics, an awesome soundtrack, and tackles the theme of memory reliability. Developed by Richard Perrin, with art and writing by Melissa Royall, it promises a highly emotional and thought-provoking experience.

"Sweetest Monster" is a kinetic visual novel following Robin Hawkins, a man at a low point in his life. He meets Bell, a mysterious girl, whose appearance sparks a series of surreal and unsettling events. At 40k words, the game features custom art, an original soundtrack, and mature content including fanservice, nudity, and psychological horror. Written by the author of several notable VNs, it also includes a charming catgirl.

"The Charnel House Trilogy" is a point-and-click horror adventure game that tells the story of Alex Davenport, a private detective who explores a mysterious and dark world. The game is divided into three episodes, each with its own self-contained narrative that adds to the overall plot. Players must uncover the secrets of the Charnel House and its inhabitants while facing psychological horror and atmospheric puzzles.

Lynne is a short story about the scariest thing in the world - being a teenager.

"Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York" is a single-player Horror Role Playing game with an interesting plot, set in the universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. Players can choose to be a Ventrue, Toreador, or Brujah and explore the conflict between the Camarilla and Anarchs in New York, utilizing their unique Disciplines. Despite its awesome visuals, exceptional music, and unique atmosphere, the game is criticized for being very grinding and buggy.

"Memory's Dogma CODE:01" is a sci-fi visual novel set in a futuristic society where memories can be shared and relived. The story follows a man named Hitomi, who along with his companions, delve into the memories of the past to uncover a conspiracy and save a friend. Through interactive dialogue and exploration, players uncover a complex narrative with multiple endings.

A Tithe in Blood is a dark yuri visual novel exploring themes of depression, hidden blood magic, and unexpected love. As Honoka, a reserved university student in snowy Hokkaido, you unlock a lost magical art and encounter Lady Yasue, a cheerful mage trapped in Meiji-era Sapporo. Their growing bond unveils profound consequences and a haunting secret world.

"INMOST is a single-player horror platformer with a hauntingly atmospheric pixel art world, offering an emotional and intimate story of loss and hope. Play as three different characters and utilize unique gameplay styles to solve puzzles, avoid traps, and escape evil. The game features stellar graphics, perfect music, and a 3-5 hour experience, intended to be played in a single-sitting on a dark, stormy night."