Games like pretenders
Looking for games like pretenders? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and romance focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Ballad of Light and Shadows, The Restless Sheep & The Lone Wolf: A Tale of Cutthroat Lovers or People Playground.
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SUMMARY Tropes: Isekai, Harem, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Strong Female Characters, Amnesia, Golden Retriever BF x Black Cat GF, Love Triangle, Dark Fantasy, Morally Gray Characters, Dark Academia, Gritty, , Rags to Royalty, Zero Percent Approval Rating, Chosen One, Maid, Dating Sim, Turn-Based Combat, TTRPG Mechanics, Rougelike, Strained Family Dynamics, Dark Academia Romantasy Rainy Tu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ballad of Light and Shadows.
- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, humor93% User Score 15 reviews
In this twisted love story of a visual novel by CLOCKUP, an insomniac must decide whether to protect his position as a yakuza bigwig’s pet killer or the mysterious woman who can put him to sleep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Restless Sheep & The Lone Wolf: A Tale of Cutthroat Lovers.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding99% User Score 292,722 reviews
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to People Playground.
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Zorlok is an interactive fiction game following the bizarre misadventures of a demon with no memories and the nerdy high schooler they're bound to serve. Uncover mysteries and cause mayhem in this dark comedy about monsters, found family, personal identity, and the line between good and evil. The setting and story are inspired by campy horror movies, classic murder mysteries, and an old Monster o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorlok.
- 64%Game Brain Score64% User Score 18 reviews
The Bonewitch is a horror fantasy inspired by the German Baroque period. This is standalone IF and is currently in progress. Content warnings: Please note the game is rated 18+ for scenes including body horror, trauma, blood, drug/alcohol use, dubious consent, sexual content, and mentions of cannibalism. You are a Bonewitch, born into a bloodline steeped in ancient magic. When you came of age,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bonewitch.
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- 98%Game Brain Score98% User Score 250 reviews
Description Welcome to Haven, a city where the oppressed must rise to become the last line of defense against the forces of evil. Magic has been outlawed for centuries. People with mythical gifts like yours are hated, hunted, feared, and oppressed. The world is now ruled by science, steel, and industry, and society has been taught to fear the supernatural. At best, you and your kind are nothin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shepherds of Haven (Public Demo).
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SUMMARY The Unification War has passed since the ceasefire treaty signed seven years ago, but the conflict never ends. Arasaka and Militech both compete for head of the market, and tension boils beneath the surface. Veterans beg on the corner, the wounds of war fresh in their minds. They're missing limbs, cyberware, and dignity. Around them, the world moves on. But you? You're far removed fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Life Supreme.
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The Exile is a dark fantasy all-text interactive-fiction game written on Twine that is currently in development. It is currently being re-written and ported over from Choicescript. This demo only includes Chapter 1 but will be written to match the original game demo's length of five chapters. You can find the original demo here. This is a story about people and the choices they make- it explores … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Exile.
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SKIN AND SCALES Genre(s): Urban Fantasy, Action, Mystery, Romance Skin and Scales is an urban fantasy interactive fiction story hosted in Twine where you choose how your story plays out. Live your life in the big, shining new city as a dragon-shifter and hunt down a secretive killer on the loose, get embroiled in the mobs and gangs vying for power, and fight for justice all while gaining allies a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skin & Scales.
- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
Here includes both Volume 1 and Volume 2 in epub and pdf form. If you want to read the book online, it's out completely for free over on Royal Road. If you liked it, I'd love a review and a rating! Join the Discord Community! https://discord.gg/xugArYXd Art by Drew Shields May You Reach Violence On a late monsoon evening underneath a Sword Moon, a beautiful amnesiac with the body of a sword-sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Obliterating Vajra.
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11 View Game72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability76% User Score 46 reviewsIt's been 10 years since you graduated from a private Christian all-girls high school, and you decided to head to the unofficial reunion hosted by your old bestie. It's a weekend retreat at a fancy vineyard you photograph happy couples at all the time, but when you get there... You're the only cis woman who was invited?! And everyone you went to school with is a hot guy now?? ~~~ Good Lord! Ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Lord! Everyone at the Reunion For My Religious All-Girls School Is a Trans Man... And They're Hot?!.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding84% User Score 600 reviews
Anomalous Coffee Machine is a unique visual novel interactive simulation style game where you encounter a mysterious girl that, for unknown reasons, asks you to use and explore her mysterious and seemingly anomalous coffee vending machine! Of course, as the name implies, it's no ordinary vending machine. Instead, the coffee machine can dispense any cup of liquid, whether it's possible or impossib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Coffee Machine.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story87% User Score 108 reviews
GIRLDIVERS is a single-player, sci-fi pixel-shooter where you command an adult-themed female squad on rogue-lite missions across alien worlds. It combines strategic combat, RPG-style progression, and erotic visuals, all wrapped in a humorous and stylized sci-fi setting that supports both traditional and Safe For Work modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIRLDIVERS.
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“May God… grant you likewise the gift of surpassing in knightly excellence all the knights living today. And much of your fate I know.” The Red and White Knight is an Interactive Fiction heavily based on Medieval Arthurian Literature, especially the Vulgate Cycle, where you play as Lancelot Du Lac from his beginnings as a knight to his death “Then there appeared the White Knight who was beari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red and White Knight.
- 100%Game Brain Score100% User Score 71 reviews
Mind Games is a series of six interactive books revolving around horror, sci-fi, supernatural elements, and romance. Mind Games: Trepidation is the first title in the series. Currently, only Chapters 1-6 are available. There is expected to be 9 chapters in total, along with an Epilogue. You will be hunted. You will be the hunter. How you let this define and change you will cause sway in the sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Games: Trepidation.
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- 48%Game Brain Score48% User Score 11 reviews
https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1833570/ Vampire Syndicate: Gangs of MoonFall is an old-school NSFW/adult cRPG set amidst the vampire-dominated gangs of a cyberpunk city. As a Familiar of one of the ancient vampire lineages, you have been tasked by your undead masters to expand their criminal empire. If you play your cards right, that criminal empire may one day be yours; along with eter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Syndicate: Gangs of MoonFall.
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- View Game94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability94% User Score 100 reviews
The Professional is a physics-based heist game made by Torfi Asgeirsson. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Professional.
- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding89% User Score 283 reviews
You opened your eyes to find a giant girl looking down at you. Experience the fate of Saeko and the little people in this cruel yet captivating story with avant-garde art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay92% User Score 176 reviews
In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trap Legend.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability84% User Score 1,093 reviews
Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe takes the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe and adds a strategic layer to it. Game modes: classic, classic forget, ultimate, ultimate forget, ultimate forget total. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability94% User Score 8,960 reviews
A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bean Battles.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability96% User Score 2,026 reviews
In a pink world full of strange naked creatures, the player takes control of a human-looking fellow on a mission to gather food for a friend of his. Filled with constant disturbing imagery and dark undertones, The Good Time Garden is a short (15-20 minutes long), surreal horror puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Good Time Garden.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization87% User Score 106 reviews
Wield blazing light-blades, harness the extreme power of the ‘Paradox Cape’ and plot an exciting course for an epic adventure to save the universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Matter of Time.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere99% User Score 2,932 reviews
Dialtown is a dating sim where most people have phones for heads. Women have typewriters. Also, dogs have gramophones for heads. Aaaand, cats have keyboards. The list goes on. Yeah, I'm being serious right now. No, put that straitjacket away. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dialtown: Phone Dating Sim.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization94% User Score 33 reviews
Dark Cave is a third-person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine using free assets. Death is just the beginning. In the uprising against the Gods, the leader of the kherons, Alalik, dies in the last battle and falls into the buffer for souls. This is where his adventure begins. You need to find a way out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Cave.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding80% User Score 1,064 reviews
Seiji is a daydreamer who spends too much time thinking about space. When he was given a chance to visit the beach with his two childhood friends, all he can think about is his chance to take out his telescope and look at the stars. But gradually, he begins to realize that his childhood friends want him to pay attention to them instead of the constellations... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Beach.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:story87% User Score 80 reviews
Blood Drive is a vehicular combat video game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, developed by Sidhe, published by Activision, and released worldwide in November 2010. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Drive.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization91% User Score 2,752 reviews
Fight off furries as an anime girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hentai Vs Furries.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding96% User Score 916 reviews
Use our innovative patented funky fresh ChairF*cker simulation tech to meet the chair of your wildest dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chair F*cking Simulator.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding84% User Score 2,587 reviews
Run, hit, switch, fall, love, plug, pull. And push. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plug & Play.
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- 37%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story37% User Score 130 reviews
3D horror version of the werewolf kill. 2 evil spirits possessed by the body hidden in you, before the evil spirit kill all good people to complete the task, or find out the evil spirit to sacrifice to end the dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Surrounds.
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ISSUE #35 Cover - isolatrix Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene. Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of "indi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #35.
A butterfly and a moth fall in love as summer draws to a close. A government censor in a fascist dystopia realizes they're trans while reading an illicit fic. A necrologist falls for the ghoul who killed and ate her companions. A cybernetically enhanced trans woman and a gynoid explore a strange planet while pining for each other. Women and Other Creatures is a collection of shorter works abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Women and Other Creatures.
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Savior Syndrome is an isometric noir RPG detective game packed with psychological duels and a deep narrative, all set in a crumbling world of grimy biopunk. You're Isaac Lang, a private eye from the slums of Jars – a city-state where scientists, clones, mutants and cults fight tooth and nail for their existence. Isaac's past is shattered, his mind a battlefield between guilt and the desire to hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savior Syndrome.
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- 59%Game Brain Score59% User Score 10 reviews
### Echoes of Olympus > A lesser god by name. Not by strength. > Summoned by Olympus to serve in a war most gods still pretend doesn’t exist. When the rebellion rose from the ashes of temples and broken prayers, Zeus sent you to the front. They called it a mission. A sacred duty. But the deeper you sink into the war, the more that story begins to shift. And somewhere between divine or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Olympus.
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- 98%Game Brain Score98% User Score 95 reviews
Mind Games is a series of six interactive books revolving around horror, sci-fi, supernatural elements, and romance. Mind Games: Obsession is the first title in the series. Currently, the entire demo is available. There is expected to be 9-10 chapters in total. You will be hunted. You will be the hunter. How you let this define and change you will cause sway in the story and in what few alli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Games: Obsession.
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- 56%Game Brain Score56% User Score 7 reviews
a horror/romance story 15 years in the making...introducing Universal Constants, a joint project between Vasco "Comorant" Rivera and Mortis Velasquez featuring a story that's had over a decade to cook. this is the fancy mirror of the project hosted on our Forums, and you can keep up with updates as they come out (near-weekly!) there. if you haven't read Episode 1, you can find it here! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNIVERSAL CONSTANTS- Episode 3.
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THE HTML EXPORT IS NOT RECOMMENDED! If you want a full experience, please download the game (Also, we recommend checking out the settings menu and tweaking some things to your liking before playing) Made for the Beginner's Jam Halloween 2024 by ThePingu & b6rn9 HELP If you need any help on how the game works you can find info in the main menu by clicking EXTRAS then HELP. CONTROLS Movem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravebound.
ABOUT THIS GAME Embark on a journey into the heart of ancient traditions with "River God: Enshrouded Current," where an ancient village struggles with a curse entwined in the very fabric of its existence. Unravel the secrets of a malevolent priest whose dark rituals bind the village to a realm beyond the living.As the protagonist, you navigate the decaying village, a spectral echo of its former… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River God: Enshrouded Current.
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- 27%Game Brain Score27% User Score 4 reviews
Japan: Jubei in Yomi (Uncensored) After dying, Jubei is in Yomi(Hell). Can you come out of hell? This game contains Much violence,sex and gore. (This game has been BANNED from many rpg game sites!) Genre:Role playing, Action, dark fantasy, drama. Adults only. Setting: -Yomi, the Japanese Hell. Year on Earth: 1667. The Edo period: a period of war, politics and conflict between European and Asian … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Japan: Jubei in Yomi 1.1.
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- 88%Game Brain Score88% User Score 53 reviews
In a world where tradition and rebellion collide, where bonds are tested and destinies rewritten, You must forge your own identity and transcend the legacy that binds you. Your journey as a nineteen year old Half-Elf Half-Human unfolds against a backdrop of magic, camaraderie, self-discovery and romance as you unravel the mysteries of your past and set the stage for a future defined not by bloodli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Heir.
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the earth is a better person than me is a visual novel following a young woman, Delphine, who runs away from her life and into a forest. She realizes she can talk to the earth around her; she has conversations with the moon about love, dirt about death, a tree about desire. Each path unearths a different aspect of Delphine's life as she experiences sexuality, sex, self-image, and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Earth is a Better Person than Me.
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"Sparkle Milla: Eight Genetic Abnormalities and a Blood Ghost" is a deduction game where you collect evidence from a murder scene to find the killer. However, unlike ordinary cases, the characters have special abilities. Your guesses won't be as straightforward as they seem. Together with the game's protagonist, let's do our best to solve the case and find the culprit. The first 40 minu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparkle Milla: Eight Genetic Abnormalities and a Blood Ghost.
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- View Game49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics49% User Score 73 reviews
Lost in the abyssal depths of limbo, you are a tortured soul who is trapped between life and death, stuck in a dungeon whose puzzles will test you as you strive to go into the afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suicide Adventures.
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THOT City: UNDERGROUND [V0.08] (Adult Game) 18+ 7/23/23( I'm updating things! there is more content on the floor above your apartment. I'm trying for a bigger update by the end of this week. Wish me luck!) 7/5/2023 Most of the game breaking crap is fixed now. THOT City: Underground (Alpha Build V009g) 18+ is actually playable! lots of fixes and some new content, check it out! 6/10/2022 (Well, it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THOT City: Underground.
- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story80% User Score 30 reviews
Count Dookie is spreading his farts everywhere. As time goes on so does his army of dookie! Stop him before all hope is lost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Count Dookie Fart.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere87% User Score 16 reviews
GET FULL GAME Midnight Submersion: Nightmare Horror Story Prologue -The first location is available for the passing. You are offered to play as the main character and you do not have any restrictions for exploring the area. Try to get what is going on there! Actions have been started in a lost place which is surrounded by the forest. The city was covered by darkness. The night is full of silence. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight: Submersion Nightmare Horror Story Prologue.
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GameThe person on the game's cover is not a Japanese stereotype or mockery; it's an exaggeration and parody of Hideki Tojo. We're not against any group, nor do we want to trivialize anything. It's a provocative cover that perfectly represents satire and dark humor. An absurd game with dark humor. Immoral actions to restore humanity. Narrative, and First-Person Shooter, with disturbing scenes or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brutal War.
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- 58%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story82% User Score 22 reviews
You love mystery, puzzles and the whodunit trope in movies? This is the game for you! Small Town Detective is a single-player game where you are the new detective in town that has a killer on the loose. Every night there is a new victim until the killer is arrested. Your job is to question the citizens, collect and examine the clues they give you, and find the killer. The catch is they are not all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Town Detective.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music67% User Score 84 reviews
Check out the game from our friends! About the GameGamer Girls: Futanari is a classic visual novel and casual puzzle game with and beautiful sexy scenes. You need to match blocks to pass level. Your goal is to make them feel pleasure. Go ahead! And enjoy! Features Unique setting and awesome atmosphere Challenging mechanics epic storyline with hot encounters All characters in this game a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamer Girls: Futanari.
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