Games like Oakrot - it's literally a book

A romance/mystery visual novel set in 1930s Scotland, told through a letter correspondence.

"Without Within 2" is a psychological horror adventure game that challenges players to escape a series of unsettling scenarios. The game features innovative mouse inversion mechanics, where players must invert their mouse controls to progress through complex puzzles. With a focus on narrative and exploration, players will uncover disturbing secrets and confront their inner fears in this immersive and unpredictable experience.

"The consciousness dawning inside of an aquatic egg is prodded alert. It is a male whale calf, stirring with a newfound awareness of body." South Scrimshaw uses the linear VN format to create a science fiction documentary about fictional science. It is composed of over 400 illustrations, painted in a mix of watercolor, ink, and digital media, set against a rich audio backdrop of music…

In The Innsmouth Case, you are a detective investigating strange happenings in the town of Innsmouth. Uncover hidden secrets, delve into a Lovecraftian world, and make choices that impact the story's outcome in this compelling first-person adventure game. Interrogate suspects, explore eerie locations, and solve puzzles to crack the case. Your sanity and survival are at stake as you face the horrors lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly quiet town.

"Drizzlepath: Glass" is a first-person exploration game that takes players through a mystical, dream-like world. The game features a wordless narrative, with players piecing together the story through observation and interaction with the environment. With a focus on atmosphere and exploration, "Drizzlepath: Glass" encourages players to take their time and soak in the surreal surroundings.

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.

"Creatures Such as We" spinitshell 2017 on Steam is a text-based narrative game where you play as a space tourism employee on the moon. Through conversation and exploration, you'll uncover the complex emotions and motivations of both the human and AI characters, while making decisions that determine the fate of the colony. Experience a thought-provoking and romantic journey that delves into themes of humanity, love, and mortality.

"Some Distant Memory" is a post-apocalyptic game set on Earth, where two colonies, Ares and NOAH, strive for survival. The Professor and Commander Ti, representatives of each colony, uncover reduced-to-rubble Earth's past through ARORA, an artificial intelligence. By exploring artifacts and memories, they reveal a story of love, innovation, and human resilience, ultimately shedding light on humanity's former existence.

"Out of Line" is a 2D puzzle platformer set in a vibrant painted world. As the curious character San, you'll collect memories and help new friends while navigating through artistic challenges. This immersive game experience encourages exploration and self-discovery in a unique, hand-painted environment.

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.