Games like Purple Maniac

You have been Marked... A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement, like a grotesque birthmark, has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes. Deprived of your memories, you arrive at a mansion rumored to protect the bearers of the Mark. As the doors swing op…

Road to Empress is a cinematic palace adventure blending live-action footage with interactive gameplay, where every choice deeply impacts the unfolding drama. Set in a richly detailed Eastern imperial court, players navigate intrigue, betrayal, and hidden secrets to rise from obscurity to power. With multiple story branches and high stakes, survival hinges on charm, wisdom, and courage.

"Home" is a single-player adventure horror game with an interesting plot and good game mechanics. It takes place in a beautifully designed pixel world, where the game's environment subtly changes to reflect your perspective. As a murder mystery, the game allows you to decide its outcome, creating a unique and masterfully crafted atmosphere.

"Erica" is a single-player thriller point-and-click game with an amazing story, splendid visuals, and beautiful music. The game allows players to explore the enigma of Delphi House and affect the action on-screen through interactive storytelling, with multiple endings based on choices made. However, the game is weighed down by bugs and can feel very grinding at times. Overall, it offers a unique atmosphere and a wholesome story, making it a must-play for fans of cinematic experiences.

"Lifeline" is a text-based mobile game where players communicate with a stranded astronaut, Taylor, through a digital transmission. The game offers unique story branches based on player decisions, creating a personalized experience. Players must help Taylor make life-or-death choices and solve puzzles to ensure their survival until rescue.

"SIMULACRA" is a single-player Horror Role Playing game with an intriguing story and unique atmosphere. Players find a woman's lost phone and uncover clues via apps, messages, and emails to locate her. With a focus on realism, the game boasts pretty visuals, a spectacular soundtrack, and high replayability, but can be very grinding and buggy.

In Soul Gambler, a modern adaptation of Goethe’s Faust, you play as Faust, selling your soul in installments for wish fulfillment. Your choices determine the story’s outcome through this interactive graphic novel, featuring comic book-style illustrations and environments. Will you maintain your soul or succumb to temptation?

"Paranormal" is a single-player horror simulation game that puts you in the role of a haunted house's artist owner, Mattel Clarke, who films the escalating hauntings with his camera, providing the game's viewpoint. With a dynamic haunting system, top-notch graphics and sound, and free content updates, the game promises a unique, atmospheric, and memorable horror experience with multiple endings and a different event each time. However, the game is known to be very buggy.

"The Detail is a crime noir adventure game focused on a detective's brutal gangland murder investigation and a reformed criminal's efforts to protect his family. With branching narratives, interactive comics, and professional audio, players face tough choices and deal with the consequences in this mature, emotional experience. Multiple playable characters and a branching storyline based on player choices are featured in the first episode, 'Where the Dead Lie'."

"Vessels" is a single-player Mystery Adventure game that offers around 8 hours of playtime, featuring a unique plot where you play as an "infected" entity on board a spaceship, with multiple endings and a narrative that challenges your perspectives on trust and self-destruction. Winner of the IGF 2021 award, this game refreshes the familiar narrative trope of science fiction horror and provides a thought-provoking and compelling experience.