Games like One Thousand Sleepless Tales (on hiatus)

A young man walks out of an elevator and into hell. With puzzles and danger lurking around each corner, can you find your way back to reality or die in agony? ♦ ♦ Note: this demo contains the entirety of chapter 1 of Hell's Gate. As it is a demo the game is subject to change upon full release. See any content warnings at the bottom of the page. This game is intended for an audience of 16 or old… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell's Gate: Chapter 1.

"Crimson Hope"  is a classic survival horror RPG with turn-based combat and an old-school art style (1-bit) set in a dark fantasy world. Take on the role of an Absorber, driven by the desire to protect people. With your very survival on the line, you must absorb power from the shrines, strategically manage your items, and battle your way through hordes of twisted creatures to ultimately face the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Hope.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Welcome to the Dream World! Follow our protagonist Nicole Armatti as she gets to explore a place completely built off her own subconscious. Meet friends, foes, and explore a plethora of colorful settings as Nicole travels deeper and deeper into her own dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepy Sheep.

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.

A story-driven RPG featuring Maribel's emotional journey in the wonderfully perilous Gensokyo; with glimpses of her uncertain reality in the Outside World.  On the other side, who is it? Will you let your fears take over? What a disappointment. This game is a work in progress, your feedback would be highly appreciated!You can tweet to us at our official page: https://twitter.com/53MReverie Or join… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immunity of Sensibility.

About Our protagonist is living his daily life in a shared house with 3 other housemates. During their gameplay through the game, our players discovered that their day kept getting reset. Help our poor lad to continue progressing through the day, and hope that tomorrow will come. they need to do some random and absurd actions. Is the universe deciding what’s canonical? Does the universe always re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As Usual....

 About the Game Memoria is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the haunting beauty and brutal combat of Bloodborne. Step into a decaying world of forgotten gods, cursed cities, and eldritch horrors. Explore interconnected regions, uncover deep lore, and engage in precise, punishing combat as you unravel the truth behind the plague that consumes the land. Development Path 1. Concept & Des… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memoria.

Originally, I had titled this game 'Expedition 0' but I have since renamed it - redone the title screen & a few little bits here and there. This a work in development purely made as a passion project / hobby. Any feedback is massively appreciated, I do work full time so this is a slow project~  The game DOES contain adult themes (swearing, sexual references, brief nudity, violence, war themes etc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Elegy (Demo Available Now~!).

Darkness of Hope: The Pocket Watch combines elements of side-scrolling action and Japanese RPG to create a fun and dynamic experience, both in storytelling and gameplay. Gameplay In battle, Eris has 14 techniques (commands) up her sleeve, and those techniques will be arranged randomly according to the battle’s conditions. Eris might act as a striker, defender, or even healer, since each of her te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness of Hope - The Pocket Watch.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - About - Last Breath is a rogue-like survival horror game set in suburban Australia, where six random individuals have been abducted by an experienced serial killer and held captive in a facility underneath his house. The objective of the game is to escape from the underground facility, through the basement and out of the house. You will have six chances to make one succe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Breath.

(EDIT: The fuller, better version is out now! Get it here: https://strung-up-starlight.itch.io/the-academy-window-of-opportunity) -- Overview -- Suckered into joining a controlling safe-compound based in an old academy, Ivy du Froid lives a mildly frustrating, relatively boring life. And then one day, she discovers a potential way out. Follow Ivy as she solves puzzles, fails at comforting people,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Academy (Jam Version).

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

90% User Score Based on 549 reviews

Add Potions: A Curious Tale to your wishlist!Use your wits to strategize conflict resolution that goes beyond pure combat-- you’ll have to think on your feet and act quickly to sidestep danger and trick, charm, and scare your opponents into dropping valuable resources. As powerful as your potions are, you’ll find yourself up against monsters that can shrug off your most powerful attacks. Manage yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potions: A Curious Tale.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sydney's World.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,146 reviews

David Hoover decides to move into a new apartment during a rough time in his life. After some odd occurrences, he decides to ask about the room's former owner, but learns little.So he sets off in search of him, strangely compelled to know more about this man... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crooked Man.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 706 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

A slice-of-life RPG set in east Asia, Spirittea is a story about a city author heading out to a mountain town to pick up inspiration for their book. In doing so, they find a magical teapot that allows them to see into the spirit world. Strange occurrences plague the town, and it's up to the player to find and appease the spirits by rebuilding their bathhouse and managing it to a high standard in o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirittea.

Varminal is a turn-based RPG with gameplay inspired heavily by the beloved Mario & Luigi series. You play as Tara, a young girl that's a ball of optimism, and Vyn, a moody and crass young boy, who's hiding a dark past. Together, they team up (albeit reluctantly) to become Hunters - adventurers that set out beyond the safety of the city walls to explore the world, protect caravans, and defeat t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Varminal.

What is Awakening about? At its core, Awakening is about discovering the truth about yourself and the world around you. You may choose to play as either Locke, a young boy with no recollection of his past, or as Aara, a young girl indebted to the Emperor.  To unlock the truths surrounding Locke and Aara, you must navigate your way through the Shifting Sands, uncover the treacherous beauty in the D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening.

"Listen and you will hear the song of those who came before..."    Hi everyone!! Thanks for checking out my page!  This is the game page for my project: "Ancients Rhapsody." It is early in development and I plan on using entirely different art assets as I go, but I wanted to release an early prototype demo for people to play! Heavily inspired by games like Trials in the Sky and Final Fantasy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancients Rhapsody.

Here’s a look at my ongoing JRPG project, Kalm — a 2.5D adventure built in Unity and inspired by my favourite Final Fantasy titles (VII, VIII, and X). Kalm – A 2.5D Turn-Based RPG Adventure After a mysterious comet crashes into the Kalm Lands, strange energy begins seeping through the earth.  Guided by fate, Zavian sets out to uncover its secrets — joined by Yuna, a close friend and an archer w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kalm – A 2.5D Turn-Based RPG Adventure.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

84% User Score Based on 244 reviews

Development Roadmap About the Game Explore the mystic setting of medieval Istanbul in this sensual, dark fantasy hack & slash ARPG. Create & customize a concubine and up to three female companions with deep face & body details, or choose a companion from an arsenal of supernatural entities to fight side by side with your concubine party. Live in disguise as a concubine at ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Concubine.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Boku has been sent to live with his aunt over the course of his summer vacation. The small town where she lives may be out in the sticks, but it still has a number of interesting characters to meet and play with, and plenty of activities for a young man to enjoy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Special Summer Vacation 2.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

86% User Score Based on 572 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

Create & Play the dungeons of your dreams Create and share your very own dungeons, then play a nearly infinite number of highly creative, trap-ridden dungeons made by other creators from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Maker.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Write your way to success with your talented yet rowdy co-founders in this game development-themed romance visual novel! Do you have what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talents.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Mars Underground is an apocalyptic adventure where you relive the same day over and over. With each cycle new items can be picked up and topics unlocked.​ Explore the possibilities of this timeloop and uncover multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars Underground.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

95% User Score Based on 1,004 reviews

The Witch’s House, originally released in 2012, falls within the tradition of Japanese horror RPGs with heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving and jump scares. Among other entries in the genre such as Ib and Ao Oni, The Witch’s House surprised fans with pixel-art that conceals truly frightening horror. The Witch’s House is deliberately designed with traps at *almost* every turn--sudden death is unpred… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's House MV.

What is the game about? In a fantasy world where adventure calls but survival isn’t guaranteed, Law of the One puts you in the worn out boots of Ayo. A broke mage with nothing but a few spells and the will to carve out a future. This is an RPG or JRPG for everyone, especially if you like memes, anime, funny moments, turn based combat, choices that matter, and a nice fantasy setting. With no di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demo - Law of the One.

What is the game about? In a fantasy world where adventure calls but survival isn’t guaranteed, Law of the One puts you in the worn out boots of Ayo. A broke mage with nothing but a few spells and the will to carve out a future. This is an RPG or JRPG for everyone, especially if you like memes, anime, funny moments, turn based combat, choices that matter, and a nice fantasy setting. With no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Law of the One.

Ragequit – Our First Game Dev Adventure Ragequit is our very first video game — born out of a class project and built with passion, late nights, and just a little bit of chaos. In this challenging 2D platformer, you'll face deadly traps, precise jumps, and levels designed to test your skill and patience. Ragequit takes inspiration from brutal classics like Give Up, with a modern, fast-paced f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RageQuit.

ABOUT Odysseon is a JRPG style game with an emphasis on characters and story telling.  Explore a dreary world populated by strange people and bizarre creatures, pieced together alongside a soundtrack of long forgotten vintage production music. Odysseon is a work in progress game, and I dabble in a lot of other projects in my spare time so please be patient. You can follow me on twitter for live up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odysseon.

You are James Winter, a stranger looking for his old girlfriend Velouria. As you journey through the memories of others you will get to know a daughter and father trapped in a cycle of violence, and perhaps help them resolve some of their feelings towards one another.  However... the actions and personality of Mr. Winter are not set in stone, and there is another way forward, one steeped in more m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams of Joy Departed.

**UPDATE 6/7/24: I want to thank everyone so much who has played and left feedback on my game. I was not expecting on getting much attention on this project, so I have been both overwhelmed and completely uplifted by seeing so many people play and enjoy my game. The general consensus seems to be that the game is too hard, so I have balanced the game considerably so that the first half will hopeful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Last Spell.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 220 reviews

Book Bound is a cozy bookshop simulation game. Use a range of items to decorate your shop and make it truly yours. Pick the books you would like to sell. Help customers find books they want most. Sell books in different genres. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Book Bound.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

88% User Score Based on 353 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 40 reviews

Buy Tchia on PlayStation Store. Take control of any animal or object and explore a vast and beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tchia.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Thyria is an RPG, with a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria: Step Into Dreams.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

An exploration game set in a surreal dreamscape full of projections. Piece together past recollections and elusive memories. Make a choice as the reality and dreamed world begins to blur... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ami's Room.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

78% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

Forgotten Fields is a game about a struggling author who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and experience bursts of inspiration in this nostalgic game about the passage of time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Fields.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

56% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 3 reviews

Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazel Sky.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Lured to a rural property in Massachusetts, college students Jessica King and Nathan Romero are thrust into a terrifying battle for survival against an otherworldly evil. Test your instincts and your will to survive in this retro-style survival horror adventure, inspired by the classics of the '90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derange.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

58% User Score Based on 100 reviews

NYKRA has gone through some big changes, please read this: https://github.com/ENDESGA/NYKRA_Before/tree/main-------NYKRA is a narrative platformer pixelart game with puzzle and RPG mechanics set in an ever collapsing reality. You travel via a being named Keu through 7 different planets, unraveling the complex mess of reality ahead of you. But as you read through the alien literature, discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NYKRA: Before.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

99% User Score Based on 138 reviews

You drag yourself from the black tides, across the corpses of drowned men, and onto the unwelcoming, craggy shoreline. Gulls cry overhead and the stink of seaweed fills your nose. By some miracle you have made it to Idra. It will take all your skill to survive and unravel the eldritch mysteries of the Black Priory. Pray your sanity holds.About the Prologue ‘Skald: Against the Black Priory’ is an o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skald: Against the Black Priory - the Prologue.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 1,089 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

Withering Rooms is a 2.5D horror adventure set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Sneak through Mostyn House to gather weapons, distractions, magical artifacts, keys, and crafting materials. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withering Rooms.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

81% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Discord About the GameContent Savior of the Abyss is an RPG Maker-style horror adventure game about solving riddles using clues from exploring the surroundings. (It follows the same aspect as Ib, Mad Father, and The Witch's House.) The goal of the game is to guide the main character, Stella, to the surface of an underground facility. In order not to face sudden death, you must always pay attent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savior of the Abyss.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

54% User Score Based on 48 reviews

THE ORIGIN: HORRORSOFT Waxworks was released in 1992 by Horrorsoft, that already brought us the game like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Elvira II: The Jaws of Cerberus. Just like Elvira, this game was a pixel-art point&click classic in which you must save your family from an ancient curse. To this end, you must travel to several points in time and take on the role of an ancestor hunting down h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waxworks: Curse of the Ancestors.

What is Project TUSSLE? Project TUSSLE is an in-development open-source fighting engine meant to emulate platform fighting games, such as Super Smash Bros. The game itself is a series of frameworks and editors to allow users to create their own stages, fighters, and modes. TUSSLE is meant to be accessible to non-programmers to quickly make their favorite characters, while still allowing experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project TUSSLE: Overdrive.

NOTE: Click on the game if "Enter" is not starting the game.  Full screen recommended!  If you let all the enemies build up your PC will have a fun time handling it but overall was super happy with the results.  Cheers! The Xanderwood Strain This was created as for Xanderjam 3!  Please give it a play and leave a comment / review.  I had a lot of fun making it :) https://itch.io/jam/xanderjam-3-sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Xanderwood Strain.

## In Closed Alpha Version ## Where we are and who we are is a mystery in the narrative, but the biggest one is whether we will overcome the challenges to discover everything there is. Set in an ancient world where neither the place nor the time is known very well, there is a lot to explore and discover. We will have many challenges to achieve. Will we find everything we need? Come find out wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Of Saturn.

JOIN my DISCORD to follow the Development: NOTE: This game deals with HEAVY THEMES such as Severe Mental Illness, Suicide, Domestic Abuse, Torture, Sexual and Physical Abuse, and Neglect. THE PROLOGUE No Body is a story driven, action-turn-based RPG hybrid set in the present day. This is your First Look into what I've been creating for the last 2 years! GAMEPLAY: Clownface is your average 17… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Body: Otherworldly RPG Prologue.

GALACTIC FOODTRUCK SIMULATOR 2999 The year is 2999. The galaxy hungers. You heard their cries and you bought the foodtruck. Now you have 40 weeks to establish a thriving mobile restaurant business and begin paying back your creditors, or have your mind erased by the dreaded Repos. Along the way you will meet the many and varied citizens of year 2999, including terrorist frogs, time travelers, fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Foodtruck Simulator 2999 (GFS2999).

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

82% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jitter is an immersive sci-fi exploration and survival game set on a mining colony and its outskirts in the Main Asteroid Belt. You assume the role of an experimental AI that maintains ship functions and engages with the crew on board. As you explore the mining colony, you will take on new missions, expand ships and bases using various modules, add survivors to your crew, engage in space fights, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jitter.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

79% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Build a home. Attract pets. Grow your world.Galactic Getaway is a wholesome life sim inspired by games like Viva Piñata. Settle into your own peaceful pocket of space and build a home that attracts adorable creatures. Every crop you grow, every decoration you craft, and every detail you put into your home determines who might arrive and who might choose to stay. Carve your very own slice of life… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Getaway: Build a Home for Pets.