Games like Lie In My Heart

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green's 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

"Actual Sunlight" is a critically acclaimed visual novel that explores depression, hopelessness, and social anxieties in a raw and unfiltered way. The game follows the life of Evan Winter, a 30-something office worker, as he navigates through his mundane existence and grapples with his inner demons. Its deep and thought-provoking narrative challenges players to confront the harsh realities of mental health issues.

"What Comes After" is a short narrative game that explores themes of love, regrets, and self-acceptance. As you ride a train filled with souls heading to the afterlife, you'll have conversations with a variety of passengers and help the main character, Vivi, find herself. With its heartwarming story, light-hearted tone, and colorful art style, this game is a touching tribute to learning to love oneself.

"Will: A Wonderful World" is a narrative-driven adventure game that tells the interconnected stories of various characters through the use of a magical notepad. Players will solve puzzles and make decisions that affect the outcomes of these stories, exploring themes of fate, connection, and the power of words. The game features a distinctive art style and a unique narrative structure that challenges players to piece together the complex relationships between the characters they encounter.

Life is Strange is an award-winning Adventure game that offers a stunning story with excellent gameplay and marvelous graphics, accompanied by excellent music. The game features a wholesome story that will make you laugh, but beware of the numerous bugs. Your choices in the game can significantly impact the story, making each playthrough unique.

"Sacred Fire is a narrative-driven role-playing game set in ancient Ireland. As a Celtic warrior, make strategic choices in dialogues and battles, manage your relationships, and confront your inner demons to survive. With its unique emotion-based combat system and poetic storytelling, Sacred Fire offers an immersive and intimate RPG experience."

"Lydia" is a horror point-and-click game with an intriguing story dealing with adult substance abuse from a child's perspective. The game boasts wonderful visuals, awesome music, and an outstanding atmosphere, telling the story of a little girl and her beloved teddy bear as they confront the monster hiding in the shadows, based on the developers' own experiences. The game is similar to "To the Moon" and emphasizes atmosphere and emotion.

"Missed Messages" is a narrative-driven horror game with romance elements, lasting 15-30 minutes per playthrough. The game features original art and story, with themes surrounding life, death, and memes. It contains mature content warnings and offers 4 different endings. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page" is an emotional narrative adventure game that takes place in a young girl's diary. Players navigate 2D worlds by walking on words and solving puzzles, while experiencing a fully-voiced story crafted by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett. The game features a unique blend of gameplay mechanics and a striking watercolor aesthetic, resulting in a memorable journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

"A New Life" is a narrative-driven game where players help Angela, a socially anxious woman, navigate her daily life choices. Through branching dialogues and realistic scenarios, players assist Angela in improving her social skills, pursuing her passions, and discovering her self-worth. The game aims to promote empathy, understanding, and positive mental health awareness.