Games like Poor Branwell

"As the Ocean Lures" is an interactive novel where you play as a merfolk, navigating life beneath the waves. Experience underwater hunts, learn about humans, and explore the land above. Inspired by the Little Mermaid, this 16+ game explores darker themes, including drowning and body horror, with siren-like qualities and a touch of dark humor.

"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.

If you crossed a vampire, would you protect humanity or embrace the blood? Guide Mark Delaware's choices in this visual novel as he navigates this dangerous world.

Tasked with finding a lost woman by the name of Bridgette Camilia, private investigator Herbert Castaigne sails to the mysterious, fabled island of Soracca where he finds an imposing mansion. What he finds inside will change his life forever... as it will change yours.

CW: Questions relating to gender exploration, sexual orientation, and some implied violence Average play time: 1-3 hours, but that can fluctuate quite a bit depending on how much you feel like writing for each section. I am aware of a bug where on the last passage before the night of the transformation, there is a message about "nth value not set to 1" but I didn't have time to fix that before the…

"My Burning Heart" is a single-player visual novel game with an intriguing 1001 Nights-inspired story and mature Yaoi/BL themes. Immerse yourself in its splendid visuals and marvelous soundtrack, as you explore romantic and erotic encounters in this unique world. This game is intended for mature audiences.

In Little Red Lie, players navigate a web of deceit in a world plagued by economic turmoil. Two protagonists, Sarah and Arthur, confront their own lies and the lies of others as they struggle to survive. The game features a unique narrative mechanic where players must lie or tell the truth to progress the story, exploring themes of manipulation and class conflict.

Among the Haunted is a interactive fiction game that combines a modern, cozy setting with elements of horror. The game is also a submission for the Cozy Halloween Jam and ECTOCOMP (Le Grande Guignol)!  Warning: this game has mentions of blood, ghosts, spiders and clowns, as well as disturbing themes. Please proceed with caution. SUMMARY Being a single parent is never easy, especially when you have…

Galina has always been Good. How could she not be? Beloved daughter of the town blacksmith, sweetheart of the farmer's most charming son, and envy of her peers—Galina's life is as close to ideal as it can be.  Sinister powers may lurk deep in the forest, where waters run cold and unafraid, but Galina is well-protected; after all, how could anything less than blissful befall someone so good? Her c…

In the distant year of 2089, humans have managed to colonize other planets in the solar system, including Mars. You are a lowly farmer living on the outskirts of one of the biggest settlements on the red planet. But when your family is murdered by an unknown mercenary, your peaceful life is thrown into chaos as you descend into the undercity and seek your vengeance. PRODUCTION NOTES: Mars: 2089 is…