Games like Messenger

YOUR HOUSE is a text-driven mystery game set in the 1990s, following rebellious teenager Debbie as she explores a mysterious mansion filled with puzzles and hidden stories. Players uncover the intertwined pasts of three enigmatic characters while delving into themes of identity, motherhood, and freedom. The game combines immersive reading with interactive gameplay for a unique thriller experience.

TR-49 is a single-player mystery visual novel featuring an intriguing story set around a WWII-era machine housing a vast archive of obscure texts. Navigate its library, uncover hidden connections, and communicate with a mysterious voice to unravel secrets and prevent a looming catastrophe. The game offers atmospheric visuals, compelling mechanics, and a captivating soundtrack.

In Other Waters is a narrative-driven game where you play as an AI guide to a xenobiologist, Ellery, who is searching for her missing partner on an alien planet with an oceanic landscape. As you explore the underwater world, you'll uncover the planet's unique life and dark history, while also forming a bond with Ellery. The game features a non-linear narrative that raises questions about the definition of "natural" and "artificial" life in the context of environmental destruction.

Freshman Year is a vignette game about an ordinary night in the life a college freshman named Nina. Nina's best friend Jenna invites her to meet up at a local bar with some classmates. Jenna is sort of flaky though, so Nina has to navigate the party by herself. You play as Nina, texting with her friend Jenna as you mingle, dance, drink and wait.

Unmemory is a text-driven puzzle game that follows a man seeking his girlfriend's murderer, who is part of a girl gang. He has a rare memory loss disorder and uses notes, photos, and recordings to unravel the mystery. With 8 hours of gameplay, unmemory offers innovative gameplay, stunning aesthetics, and groundbreaking storytelling in a nostalgic 90s thriller setting.

"The Moon Sliver" is a first-person adventure game that takes place in a surreal, abandoned moonbase. Players must uncover the mystery of what happened to the moonbase and its inhabitants, while navigating through challenging puzzles and a haunting atmosphere. With a focus on exploration and discovery, players will encounter strange machines, cryptic messages, and a striking, minimalist art style.

s.p.l.i.t is a single-player horror simulation game centered on immersive terminal hacking and strategic planning. Players engage in detailed command-line puzzles and real-time IRC chats to execute a malware attack within a sinister facility, all set against a backdrop of stunning graphics, a spectacular soundtrack, and a highly emotional, intriguing story.

In "Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story," players explore the social life of a young woman, Laura, through her found phone. By examining apps, messages, and photos, players piece together Laura's relationships, career, and the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The game offers a relatable narrative that promotes empathy and addresses social issues.

Juniper's Knot is a short (~30 mins) kinetic novel about the meeting of a demon and a boy. A kinetic novel is a game that uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story.

"Omen Exitio: Plague" is a Lovecraftian adventure game where you play as Dr. Jake Huntington, a military doctor investigating a mysterious disease threatening human extinction with potentially preternatural origins. Set in 1896 Zanzibar, you'll explore dark conspiracies and intrigues, pushing the boundaries of human intellect to uncover the truth and save humanity. The game is inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s, offering a unique and immersive experience.