Games like MILKDEW (feverfew #3)

watch out! incredibly long meta below! it's a doozy! BUT THIS IS ALSO PROBABLY THE MOST COMPLEX NARRATIVE I'VE EVER WRITTEN, and one of the most horrifyingly true stories i've ever told TW: half of the things under the sun. gang violence, sexual abuse, rape, csa, teacher/student csa, abortion, (didn't make it in-game because i forgot prior to release, but: ) severe internalized homophobia, interna… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to kimono (着物).

Nothing but ashes remain of your home. Your loved ones have all been taken from you overnight, leaving you all alone in the world.  Fight, flee, cry, scream, rage. Seek revenge, find forgiveness, fall in love, break hearts. Poison, lie and sleep your way to the top of the imperial harem. The golden chains wear down heavy on your pretty little neck. And they will do so until you break them. You wer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gilded Cage.

ABANDONED, but the bones will be revived in the futureHYPERCARD FRAMEWORK  TW: C/SA, sex work, trafficking, gang violence, eye trauma, fantasy abortion politics, back alley medicine / surgery this game is  a WIP heavily inspired by the trauma/gender/sexuality/violence of jujutsu kaisen and my previous game inspired by jujutsu kaisen, THE NEW LORD OF NOTHING IS TAKING PRAYERS, but this game integ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE LOVELESS LORD OF NOTHING BUT THE CRADLE.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

85% User Score Based on 684 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hate Plus.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

55% User Score Based on 98 reviews

BlueberryNova is a yuri visual novel about a girl who is transferred to new place of study. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlueberryNOVA.

❝ , .❞ You are 3000 years old. More or less. Not like you actually care. You stopped counting ages ago. Your early undead life was preoccupied with other things to the point that you were only happy that the pesky hunters did not find and kill you yet. Your travels bring you to the closest thing you would ever come to the kind of happiness that can shatter bones. And you would gladly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Crimson Strings.

This tale starts with your death. You remember only the moth, carrying you through the cosmos. And so, the Abyss beckons you. Now, you are a spirit, immortal. After a meeting with the Grim Reaper, Death, you were gifted with a peculiar inheritance: a bar. This mysterious establishment and the Abyss around it serve as a nexus, connected to every realm in existence. It’s a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bar on the Abyss.

The Empress is dead.  The Throne is free for the taking. The Sovereign's Ring is an 18+ dark fantasy interactive fiction filled with drama and romance. CONTENT WARNING: The Sovereign's Ring is intended for an 18+ audience. The Sovereign’s Ring contains disturbing/dark subject matter that is not for everyone, such as graphic depictions of violence, gore, death, trauma, sexism, racism, poverty, miso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sovereign's Ring.

TW: discussion of suicide, gore, violence, heavily anti-christian sentiment, and sexual abuse inviolet the deer (AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEAVEN!) and sacrosanct the falcon-god discuss their histories and manipulate dimensional / temporal mechanics for the sake of one another, for each other's sake, to find a way to be together, despite all the ways it could (AND HAS GONE!) go wrong. --[reposted from c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eleventh (unsacred).

A fantasy/adventure Visual Novel that spans both past and present. The world is trapped in an endless time loop, and a terrible beast brings ruin over and over again. Dive into a simulated point in history to gather answers on breaking the cycle. As Freya Fae, track down the master assassin Orick Genn before he brings ruin to the city of Ironfall. Rely on your faithful companions and make friends… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath Her Starry Sky.

A melancholic boys love visual novel about killing cults and your past confronting you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asphodelium.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

96% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Embrace the monster within to change the fate of a nation in this dark fantasy visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigh of the Abyss.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 789 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 6 reviews

Guide vampires through centuries of emotional baggage, decades of delusions and the odd bout of self-loathing with real cognitive behavioral therapy concepts and become a Vampire Therapist! Even vampires need a shoulder to cry on when a neck to bite just won’t do. STORY Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure / therapy simulator in the vein (get it) of What We Do in the Shadows, Young Frankens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Therapist.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A classic RPG about one dark elf girl's journey to save a boy! 10+ hours of gameplay A JRPG from veteran doujin creators SUMMARYOur story starts when peace has finally taken hold of the world after the war. The former mercenary and dark elf Fornelia, battle-worn and looking for a place to die, saves a young man named Ruse from a monster attack. Follows Fornelia’s life together with Ruse.CHAR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Elf Historia.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

53% User Score Based on 30 reviews

DLC About the GameVictor is sure that he is able to seduce any girl with just a glance, but he faces an almost impossible task. The charming heartthrob made a bet with his best friend that within a week he would sleep with five girls from the city's rhythmic gymnastics team, which had recently won national competitions. Will the star athletes be able to resist an experienced womanizer? A spicy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Womanizer.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

"Feed me, or I'll reap your soul!"And with those ridiculous words, my whole life was turned upside down. Sakuraba Rie, aged nine, is a cynical and grumpy girl who cares little for her fellow classmates, and does not have a single friend.That is, until a self-proclaimed demon from the deepest, darkest pits of Hell suddenly appears in Rie's kitchen and steals a tray of cookies.What will happen betwe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawberry Vinegar.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

80% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Rule over a secret society of vampires in a game full of political intrigue, occult powers, and conflicting loyalties. Will you play or be played? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vampire Regent.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Minori is a mage tasked with hiding magic from the world. She has spurned love in the pursuit of her mission. One day she meets a group of three girls obsessed with magic. Will she stop them from discovering real magic? Or will she fall for their charms? Find out in this dramatic girls-love story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiss the Demiurge.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Solstice is a dystopian mystery thriller about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solstice.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

81% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Maid Mansion is an eroge-thriller visual novel set shortly after the Great War, developed by Crazy Cactus Entertainment. A young man inherits his relative's mansion after their untimely death. Now he is the lord of the manor, with only one restriction left upon his grandfather's passing - he may never fire the head maid, Takako. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maid Mansion.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

67% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Tales of the Black Death is a choice driven interactive fiction plague survival story that pins your morality against your survival. The game is a three-part series set in the Middle Ages during the plague that spread from Italy to France and finally reached England. In Tales of the Black Death, you play as Baldasar, a young Italian boy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Black Death.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

81% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Despite the chains around your wrists, this story is yours. You are the decision-maker. Freedom reaches out to you : you shall rise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

85% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Bright is a demonheart - both blessed and cursed, both hunted and huntress. Explore the shadows of the kingdom of Shermyr and the depths of Inferno in this RPG with a heavy emphasis on conversation choices and character development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonheart: Hunters.

Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Dungeon of Departure is an independently developed, pixel art, visual novel set in an original universe. The story follows the silent, player protagonist and three companion characters as they face difficult decisions, strange occurrences, and seek a path forward and out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Departure.

Guided by the moon's lost treasure, uncover the true history. Story Synopsis One day, after a great typhoon had passed, a boy holding the moon's lost treasure arrived at a village by a beautiful lake. Prompted by a miraculous encounter in the miniature garden, the boy and the village girls set off on an adventure to find the "lost treasure." No one knows that they are stepping into a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TALES OF LUNAR SCALES.

The Bonewitch is a horror fantasy inspired by the German Baroque period. This is standalone IF and is currently in progress. Content warnings: Please note the game is rated 18+ for scenes including body horror, trauma, blood, drug/alcohol use, dubious consent, sexual content, and mentions of cannibalism. You are a Bonewitch, born into a bloodline steeped in ancient magic. When you came of age,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bonewitch.

Explore Ke'Bara You always knew that the woman who raised you wasn’t your birth mother. When she passes away suddenly, you find yourself left alone to pick up the pieces and discover the truth of your birth. Accompanied by your childhood friend Jay you follow the clues and find your family estate on the island of Ke’Bara. You soon find the lush, island nation is a place where the line between the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island of Whispers.

Prior to his desertion, Lieutenant Colonel Anre Diehs had been known as a genius strategist and cutthroat leader with few allies, even within his own regiment. When he was twenty-three, Diehs became a Captain, making him eligible for the Naming ritual and subsequently for obtaining his first Divine Instrument. Unfortunately, for an undisclosed reason, this ritual failed. Diehs seemingly did … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Brief History of Divine Instruments, Vol. 1.

TW: consensual sexual content, an admission that a character has been sexually abused in the past and will be sexually abused again in the future, brief suicidal ideation, severe internalized homophobia, rough language yuuichirou also features in WRETCHED STAR. STRAWBERRY SOUR is about the sour taste of a red, bittersweet love. it is an infinity loop with a complex "ending." it is a love story, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to strawberry sour.

You are a child of the illustrious House Phoenix. A beacon and a reminder of all the strength and pride that your house possesses. But running through your blood is a vile curse, one that will not only see the end of you but spell the end of your family and line. Ripped from the life you knew and with an uncertain future looming ahead, you must decide for yourself how strong you are and who truly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Throne of Ashes.

You are one of the illune, a moonless guard tasked with the protection of the minds of the Royal Family of Spala, and now with the mysterious disappearances of an increasingly large amount of your people. Set in a fantasy world inspired by ancient mediterranean civilizations, you play as an illune - a moonless mind guard - of the royal family. Unlike humans, moonless have no magical talents but th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Moonless.

This 8bit game is a port from a mystery source...This casual, linier, interactive story game centers around a campfire with old friends telling... tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campfire Tales.

Wake up in the medieval fantasy world of Podnabu! You are the guardian of a magical sword. Fight against hordes of skeletons and monsters. Solve mysteries and become a real hero! Many wanderers have fallen into the tangled secrets of this world, remaining in the dark even after death. But perhaps it is you who can uncover the true essence of this world. Explore mysterious dungeons and a flying cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Podnabu.

discord: Game IntroductionIn 1990, feng shui master Wu Liang was hired by a real estate developer to survey the geomantic properties of a new construction site. Then, out of nowhere, a falling object struck his skull. When he awoke, he began seeing things no one else could— The doctors called it traumatic psychosis and prescribed medication and rest. But as treatment progressed, Wu Liang met ano… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 无量疯之章.

"Moment of Moonset" is a unique text-based narrative game where close-ups of feet play a prominent role, adding to the game's distinctive atmosphere. In addition to this, the inclusion of bizarre choices and curious scene designs provides players with a truly special gaming experience. The story of the game unfolds in modern times, where the protagonist Panglu encounters the towering f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 皎月坠落之时.

To the world of Aelyria, you are known as an Angel, but to you, you're "Rectifier". Regardless of the terminology, your role is the same. Save humanity from itself. You find yourselves in a party of 7 men, all with their sinful...quirks. This is a side game to a planned full game, further exploring the world of Aelyria, your role as Rectifier, and the 7 men you travel with, and how … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rectifier: In Bloom.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

"Is there a dead body who'd like to be buried in me?" This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he's an ancient tomb! As Kofun, interact with all sorts of characters and objects. Gain points and spend them on new skills and hints to show Kofun a world of new experiences! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

85% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Community Events, sneak peeks and more! About the GameRuneborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar! Cast spells to attack enemies by spinning Rune Columns like slot reels. Match results along five Spell Lines to deal damage. St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runeborn.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Who needs a moral compass when you have a god in the gutter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veins Like Tapeworms.

Introduction Ever since the Battle of Sekigahara and the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate, the samurai have gradually lost their military function to become courtiers, bureaucrats and administrators. This life was not for you, so you find yourself wandering from town to town looking for work where your sword skills are valued. There's always plenty of work escorting dignitaries, or seeking out weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Samurai and the Kappa (TALP).

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Have you ever had a failed date? Are you tired of having awkward moments with strangers you just met from an online application or friends? Now's your chance to change that. It's time for YOU to become cupid and match couples together in this immersed, compelling story-based game. Starting as an amateur in the ways of romance, you will quickly learn what it takes to fulfill people's hopes and dre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchmaker Agency.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

This is a pseudo-3D dungeon/animation RPG. The girls hailed as the Erotic Masters after solving the mystery behind the world's toughest dungeon are now living legends. Explore the dungeons and acquire maps with these beautiful warriors and grow stronger. It's time to set off on a new adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Erotic Master Plus.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

These dark, deep woods are home to wild creatures and wild magic, and they're only dangerous if you disrespect either one. They're also your home. Here, you're safe, loved, and free, and tonight is a very special night; a good one for a ritual. Until a stranger interrupts your plans, and turns your night, and your life in an entirely new direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three-Body Problem.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

43% User Score Based on 42 reviews

CAUTION: this game is not for the faint of heart 027 is a first-person survival horror game. Wander and investigate the empty town that once was home to your old best friend; Chris Williams. Uncover untold mysteries behind Chris' disappearance, or flee from the monstrosities the run-aways left behind. Environment 027 is set inside an abandoned town with many places within to explore. Whether it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 027.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

50% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Discover a captivating world of magic and romance! Immerse yourself in an otome game inspired by witchy, episodic tv sitcoms. ◆ Choose your love interest: ■ Game Experience “Sweetcore Brews” is a choice-driven, witchy rom-com simulation where you can bond and interact with magical characters to unlock mini-games and romantic scenarios in the story! Choose your relationship with two love int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweetcore Brews - an otome game inspired by witchy sitcoms.

A boys' love / yaoi visual novel set in 19th century Japan. Follow the adventures of Haru, an aloof young man forced to crossdress by his mother from childhood, and Kishou, a cheerful and irreverent thief brought up in poverty, as they travel across the country to break an age-old curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath the Bleeding Moon.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 443 reviews

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF WONDER AND DARKNESS, WHERE REALITY AND DREAMS INTERTWINE AND SECRETS LURK AROUND EVERY CORNER. Pocket Mirror is a surreal indie adventure game that will take you on a journey through a mysterious realm where nothing is what it seems and everything is connected. As a young girl with a clouded past, you wake up in a strange and eerie mansion with nothing but your pocket mirro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Mirror �� GoldenerTraum.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

With debts to pay to the underworld, you need to make a lot of coin fast! Perhaps worse, you're wanted by the King's men for desertion. Survival is your first priority... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DnD Adventure: Rogue's Choice.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trap Legend.