Games like Pepper & Smoke

Background: Pepper & Smoke is a simple, linear story made with twine – not so much of a game as it is a story with clickable parts. It is about a particular kind of person coming to terms with their past. While I hesitate to call it political, much of it is based on a series of events that occurred in my hometown within the past year.   The story is "mostly true". The details are fictional, but it…

Fault Milestone One is a single-player Fantasy Simulation game, featuring an intriguing Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel story about Princess Selphine and her Royal Guard Ritona. With excellent graphics, fabulous music, and plenty of humor, the game offers a wholesome and engaging experience, following the protagonists on their epic journey back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide.

"Pregnancy" is a single-player Role Playing game that tells the story of Lilla Sandor, a 14-year-old Hungarian girl who becomes pregnant after being abused by a criminal. As the player, you guide Lilla's decisions about her pregnancy by acting as her voice of conscience. The game tracks your choices and compares them to other players, taking inspiration from games like Telltale's The Walking Dead and Atlus' Catherine.

"Analogue: A Hate Story" is a visual novel game where players uncover the secrets of a abandoned spaceship and learn about the lives of its past inhabitants through digital records. The game explores themes of gender, sexuality, and society in a sci-fi setting, with multiple endings based on the player's choices and actions. It also features a unique mechanic of deciphering old Korean script with the help of in-game tools.

"Tales of the Neon Sea" is a cyberpunk-noir point-and-click adventure game set in a dystopian future. Players take on the role of a private investigator, solving cases involving advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and a divided society. The game features stunning hand-drawn 2D graphics and a thrilling, immersive storyline.

"Will: A Wonderful World" is a narrative-driven adventure game that tells the interconnected stories of various characters through the use of a magical notepad. Players will solve puzzles and make decisions that affect the outcomes of these stories, exploring themes of fate, connection, and the power of words. The game features a distinctive art style and a unique narrative structure that challenges players to piece together the complex relationships between the characters they encounter.

In "Welcome to Moreytown," you are a moreau, a human-animal hybrid survivor living in a dangerous, gang-ridden slum. When threats escalate, you must navigate the town's power dynamics, choosing to either dismantle or lead the gangs, while fighting for your survival as one of thirteen species. Play as male, female, or non-binary, with options for various sexual orientations. Your decisions will shape the fate of Moreytown.

Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?

"Actual Sunlight" is a critically acclaimed visual novel that explores depression, hopelessness, and social anxieties in a raw and unfiltered way. The game follows the life of Evan Winter, a 30-something office worker, as he navigates through his mundane existence and grapples with his inner demons. Its deep and thought-provoking narrative challenges players to confront the harsh realities of mental health issues.

In Open Sorcery, become a sentient magical fireplace controlling various elemental spells to protect your mystical library from threats. Interact with associates and make decisions in a visual novel-style format, shaping the story's outcome based on your dialogue choices. Solve puzzles and enhance your abilities to safeguard your home against supernatural dangers.