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The videotape Randie just finished digitizing shows a fatal accident on a movie set. And now a dead-looking woman has appeared and warned Randie she only has five minutes and thirty-seven seconds to live... "5:37" is a 2,800 word short story. It originally appeared in Translunar Travelers Lounge Issue Three, August 2020, edited by Bennett North and Aimee Ogden. Cover photo: JC Gellidon. Content… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5:37.

She wakes in darkness, with no memory of her identity, and only slowly begins to piece together why she is lying in a car trunk, wrapped in plastic... "Always an After" is a 3,200 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2021 anthology In Somnio: A Collection of Modern Gothic Horror, edited by Alex Woodroe. Cover photo: Valeriia Neganova. Content warning: Death, decomposition, memory los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always an After.

In her quest to lose weight, a patient with an eating disorder has the misfortune to encounter a strange nutritionist offering delicious food. "Like Gold Upon Her Tongue" is a 2,600 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2020 anthology Eighteen: Stories of Mischief & Mayhem, edited by Mark Teppo. Cover photo: Samuel Ramos. Content warnings: Eating disorders, body image, body dysmorphia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Like Gold Upon Her Tongue.

To her dismay, pilot and sometimes-criminal Xan has acquired a derelict spaceship full of tech, salvage, and corpses. Her adopted sister, sometimes-smuggler Baschimeh, may be the perfect person to offer advice and company on a visit to the ship. "The Relative Positions of Dead Things in the Dark" is a 6,900 word short story. It originally appeared in ParSec Issue 4 (Summer), July 2022, edited by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Relative Positions of Dead Things in the Dark.

A new medical procedure has the ability to resurrect the dead...but not for long. How do you grieve for someone who is still alive? How can you continue to go about your daily life? "Stages of Pre-Bereavement" is a 2,600 word short story. It was originally published in the 2023 anthology Darkness Blooms, edited by Alin Walker and Monica Louzon. Cover photo: Alexander Krivitskiy. Content warning… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stages of Pre-Bereavement.

Tracey is sufficiently content with her office job—even if she has to deal with being moved to a cubicle used by another worker on an evening shift. But the appearance of charming drawings brings a little magic to Tracey's routine, and becomes the catalyst to make a connection with her unknown deskmate. "Shared Space" is a 1,750 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2020 anthology Commu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shared Space.

For Charlotte, 1890s London is filled with the intellectual stimulation of university classes, the freedom of bicycling, and the tantalizing taste of magic offered by an occult society. But does true magic lie hidden within a social hierarchy and a book of Egyptian rituals, or might it be closer than Charlotte believes? "When Mastered, a Graceful Accomplishment" is a 3,500 word short story. It wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When Mastered, a Graceful Accomplishment.

This is a fan-made English translation of Human Killing, a free Japanese adventure game developed by Yakaro. [Storyline] “Save us, please.” This is a story about an incident that took place in a small house. A mother went out to buy a birthday present for her daughter—but she never returned to her children.Upon realizing the truth, the girl sent a letter to “you.” [Game Overview] Title: Hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Killing.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 140 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

This is the sequel to NEKO-NIN exHeart. Since ancient times, humans have lived together with demi-humans who possessed special powers and served as ninjas to those in power. Yura and Tama were nekomimi ninjas that came from the Fuuma Village to serve the protagonist. After the initial confusion, they settled into a peaceful life together under the same roof. However, who was that suspicious figure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKO-NIN exHeart 2.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 186 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

From Novectacle, the creators of the highly acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana, comes Seventh Lair, a tongue-in-cheek, but emotional look at the online interactions between an indie game developer and fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Lair.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

66% User Score Based on 4,554 reviews

Contra Returns is a classic side scrolling shooter game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra Returns.

https://chobit.cc/embed/crj5n/9qbt4krm SlaveBar is a compelling 18+ eroge game centered around hentai genre while intertwining with a high variety of genres (Action, Adventure, Simulation, Puzzle, Strategy). It can be played and enjoyed at both Casual level and Hardcore/Strategy level. This game offers a wide spectrum of hentai fetishes, including popular ones (Vaginal, Anal, Blow Job, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SlaveBar M ~ Episode 1.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

98% User Score Based on 5,321 reviews

Explore a mysterious world, find weapons and fight various enemies to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombotron Re-Boot.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

97% User Score Based on 1,567 reviews

DISCLAIMER: The file is a very very early Tech Demo which was released in early 2019. You can support the latest and full version of the game by clicking here: After you stole a time machine from a secret facility you go on a trip through time. Visit all possible time periods with specific jobs and quests for each of them. But watch out for the Time Agents.  And avoid yourself when traveling in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

48% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A powerful (but easy to use) branching dialogue editor designed for story-driven games like RPGs and Visual Novels. Create complex non-linear data structures in seconds, no programming experience required! Works with Unity, Unreal 4, Godot, Construct 3, GameMaker Studio 2 and many more!DIALOGUE DESIGNER in a nutshell: Create non-linear stories Design in-game cutscenes Write branching conversa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dialogue Designer.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

89% User Score Based on 276 reviews

Carjack the open world like it's 1989! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro City Rampage DX.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

77% User Score Based on 39 reviews

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME NOWhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1101670/ARISEN__Chronicles_of_VarNagal/ Late Pledge About the GameARISEN: Prologue is a free playable alpha demo of ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal. It's a story-driven game in which you express yourself with your emotions, embodied by cards. Your choices will impact the world around you while you unlock new cards. This version of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARISEN: Prologue.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

75% User Score Based on 105 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

Yu-No: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World is a Japanese-style adventure game, also known as a visual novel, originally released in 1996 for the NEC PC-98, and later ported to the Sega Saturn and Windows. In 2017 a remake was produced for the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita, with completely redrawn HD graphics and rearranged music, while maintaining the same story and game structu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization

75% User Score Based on 444 reviews

Make your own manga with ComiPo! The next gen manga software! ComiPo! is a revolutionary software application that allows anyone to quickly make short comics and manga. Users can easily create their own unique stories and situations simply by choosing one of the 3D characters included with ComiPo! and one of the preset pose. The program also offers over 100 unique body poses and facial expression… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manga Maker Comipo.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Asciident is an open-world sci-fi game with a design completely made by text characters If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASCIIDENT.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

41% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Long time ago, there were magicians living in this country.As legend goes, magicians are living myths in Voldgeria.Adelaide, a female knight, was on patrol duty one day,When a magician casted some sort of death magic on her.Due to their feud, the magician attacked her with whatever he had… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Les Fleursword.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Anime Artist 2 is a unique sim experience for PC: A Puzzle game with light RPG elements. Help our lovely Danya becoming an Anime Artist. Draw, Color, Collect art while making money and unlocking various dresses and hair styles for her... but most importantly... her heart! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

58% User Score Based on 446 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

As an expert safecracker, you are hired by the wealthy family of a recently deceased to search his mansion for his last will and testament. Duncan W. Adams was an avid safe collector and an 'eccentric,' to say the least. Adams has hidden the deed to his vast fortunes in one of 35 safes. You must crack them all using hints scattered throughout his extravagant mansion. The stakes are high. Use your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 402 reviews

Spy on your neighbours from your apartment window in an attempt to uncover a crime plot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Stare.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

83% User Score Based on 207 reviews

THE FULL STORY DEVELOPER MESSAGEI started developing Wait! Life is Beautiful! while I was going through one of the roughest periods of my life and perhaps I’m still here precisely because of this game. I never aim to bring you down, I just want to tell you a story about something that may affect everyone. That nearly happened to me, and may you never be that close to the edge. I don’t really hop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wait! Life is Beautiful! Prologue.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

81% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

The year is 2367, thirty two years after the Great War. Or at least that is what YOU thought was the Great War. The endless line of Shivan capital ships, bombers and fighters with super advanced technology was nearly overwhelming. As the Terran and Vasudan races finish rebuilding their decimated societies, a disturbance lurks in the not-so-far reaches of the Gamma Draconis system. Your n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freespace 2.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

77% User Score Based on 77 reviews

FEATURES & CHANGES This Steam license is a single user version of articy:draft 3. Find a complete feature list here: About the SoftwarePlease note: articy:draft 3 is no longer the latest version of articy:draft, therefore active development has ceased. It will only be supported with critical bug fixes but it will not receive new feature updates. This also extends to the articy:draft 3 Impor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to articy:draft 3.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 5,798 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 9 reviews

Steins;Gate is a Japanese visual novel developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus. It is the second game in the Science Adventure series following Chaos;Head. The game is described by the development team as a "hypothetical science ADV" and explores time and time travel in 2010 Akihabara. The gameplay follows non-linear plot lines which offer branching scenarios with courses of interaction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEINS;GATE.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 1,565 reviews

Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXAPUNKS.

DISCLAIMERS! This mod (or at least the reissue) is not associated with The Individual Who The Title Character's Named After™, and was created for the sole intention of preservation. By extension, I do not want this mod or anything related to it 'revived' or ported to any other versions of Baldi's Basics. Please do not bother asking me if you can, as you'll be met with a resounding no. No sup… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zayden's Basics in Streaming and Memes.

Little Savior is a real-time battle action game in which many units fight with each other. The player operates directly as one of the units to fight. The peers automatically decide the battle status and fight automatically, but it is possible for the player to direct the fellow's actions by changing the command. During the game, creatures "bit" that live on bit island run away and f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Savior / リトルセイバー.

"After your mother’s sudden and inexplicable death, you—a 17-year-old high schooler—are sent to live with an uncle you’ve never met. A man who couldn’t even be bothered to attend his own sister’s funeral. Arriving in the restless sprawl of New York City, you expect nothing but a noisy, ordinary life." "But your uncle is not what he seems. And neither is the city." "Everything changed the moment … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPECIAL AGENT MONSTER.

Please do not download. Thankies.The start of a fantasy series I've been planning for a decade. I'm aware the titles are different. I'll change the title screen eventually. I have a walkthrough ready to tell anyone who gets stuck what the next step is. You will need to PM me and tell me what the specific last thing you did/picked up was.If you struggle with the puzzle, because I could not program … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeons 1 - Tavern Kid.

The death of our best dog ... - RELEASE 3.0 - VERSION 1.1+ FULLY BETA-TESTED Although the dog that is now in the "Rainbow Bridge" is called "Swarzy" it has nothing to do with the nickname of the Governor of California. Our dog was a little Schnauzer. He was breed and very intelligent. At 7 years of his life he died hit by two street pirates. The demo contains C64 style music and a story (writte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The death of our best dog. our best memories.

Download MOD: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMPpz3xwYzljuhV394753B67B_MNvQ1F/view?usp=shari... Step into an alternate universe of Sonic 3, where timelines have fractured and reality has shifted in unexpected ways. You’ll play as Locke, a powerful, reality-bending hero who finds himself pulled into a version of Sonic’s world that’s both familiar… and eerily different. In this altered reality:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locke A.I.R Version 1.0.

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.

Cannon fire and kaputt ships V.1.22 Nav32 stands for Naval (Battleship), a 32-bit version developed by me between November and December 2025. I created a prototype of this video game (Nav2) in 1998, but it was 16-bit and ran on the MS-DOS operating system, which lives on in many people's memories despite being obsolete. The 32-bit version of Nav32 only runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 with AMD o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannon fire and kaputt ships.

Follow usS-mail QQ group: 963417045 Rednote @S-mail About the GameS-mail is an emotional storytelling game driven by sending and receiving emails. The full version includes 50,000 words of text, over 40 CG illustrations (variants not included), 8 original music tracks, and 5 different endings. A single playthrough takes approximately 1-2 hours. The story takes place in 2057, when artificial… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S-mail.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization

90% User Score Based on 492 reviews

5,000+ puzzles, 8 ways to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Jigsaw Puzzles 2.

They’re not just programs — they’re part of your life. Sometimes they’ll chat with you, sometimes they’ll look at your photos, and sometimes they’ll tell you a story.They’re your companions on the desktop, and the warmest presence in your digital world. "I’ll remember what you said" Each character has an independent memory. The more you interact, the more unique their responses become. "I can wear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Persona Shell.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

A mysterious woman comes back from the dead, and the dusty past surfaces. Between a gloomy student girl and a glamorous ex-girlfriend, the clues are intertwined, who is the mastermind behind the scene? Play as a detective heroine in 1935 London, embark on a journey of love and growth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to London: Echoes of the Past.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

79% User Score Based on 284 reviews

Lost in darkness, a mysterious messaging app, and their destiny in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beek - Familiar Spirit.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

96% User Score Based on 182 reviews

The main character is an unfortunate man who can't do anything well. One fateful day, he meets 2 cat-eared shrine maidens by the name of Ayame and Kaede at an old shrine, and ends up living with them! Set in Akihabara, enjoy this adventure game of the slightly dirty-minded and eventful cohabitation life with 2 cat-eared shrine maidens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NekoMiko.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 376 reviews

Set sail on an incredible adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monument Valley 3.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Physics-based pogo stick platforming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POGOPPL.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Discord channel PLOTThe Backrooms: Rescue Expedition is a new game about liminal spaces. You and your team are tasked with saving the lives of the missing expedition unit, Echo-7 North. Ruthless entities and the madness of infinite halls create an atmosphere of relentless terror. Nevertheless, bringing the equipment and rescuing the lost research group is your main objective.  RESCUE THE GROU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Rescue Expedition.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

99% User Score Based on 2,438 reviews

A rebuilt version of the acclaimed puzzle adventure game, now playable on Steam Deck and Windows! OneShot, one of the highest user-rated titles on Steam, has been completely rebuilt for modern portable consoles. With an entirely new engine, new UI, new hidden collectibles, support for more platforms, and more, OneShot WME features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OneShot: World Machine Edition.

A complete unapologetic butchering of the sequel to a beloved indie cult classic smash hit 2D sidescrolling RPG maker game, LISA the Joyful repainted, also known by its formal title of Tibby the Joyful & The Puppet Princess featuring Bubsy from the Space Funeral series, or just Tibby the Joyful, corrupts the finely crafted world of Olathe Hell, Michigan into a vision of something horrifically unre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tibby the Joyful & The Puppet Princess (LISA the Joyful repainted).

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

77% User Score Based on 132 reviews

What would you do for the person you love? Are you sure you're actually in love with them? They say love is all about sacrifice. What are you willing to lose for the one you supposedly love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take the Dream IX.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 8,539 reviews

Critic Score 94%Based on 6 reviews

Includes Mass Effect 2 game, digital soundtrack, The Making of Mass Effect 2 videos, digital art book, Cerberus Network code, digital Mass Effect Redemption #1 comic, Collector Armor and Assault Rifle, and Incisor Rifle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mass Effect 2.