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97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 120 reviews

The city of Stalagshire exists as a haven to both humans and dragons alike. To Rimentus, a young dragon hatched within the city, it is the only home he has ever known. Beneath its peaceful facade however, simmering unrest has slowly begun to boil over. When Stalagshire's Festival of Peace is interrupted by arson and the destruction of Caketropolis - the city's first interspecies cafe - all preten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Caketropolis.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

80% User Score Based on 212 reviews

Your decisions will shape who is friend or foe, who will share in your secrets, and just how your romance with a certain vampire will grow! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three.

Upon coming back to the family home from college, you find the corpse of your mother mutilated almost beyond recognition. Apart from the terrible scene, there is seemingly no evidence found by the police and no suspects are brought up. The lack of answers is driving you crazy, and so you set out to find out who has killed your mother yourself. This job will be difficult-- there will be friends th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrill Seeker.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 13 reviews

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, an unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Drowning.

You are the last of a family of elite slayers. You are a Van Helsing. In fact, you were the most formidable foe that Dracula ever faced…over 130 years ago. No one knows how you gained immortality, least of all you. It was a gradual thing, noticing that you no longer aged. You refused to let a single year go to waste though, creating the Helsing Institute where agents were taught to hunt those t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Van Helsing.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

This cute little disaster is bursting with big fun and challenge If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Disaster.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization

93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

In the period of 180 seconds you will analyze every object in your house... when the ambulance passes, the thunder, and the ringing of the phone. You live during the time of a pandemic and your mission is to use your real-world knowledge that you have learned about viruses. Would you be infected? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 180 Seconds.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

58% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Investigate the crime. Arrest the criminal. Find your happy ending. Make your choices and solve the case! An intense story full of love, drama, and mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent of Love.

You are Four. You do not remember your name — everyone just calls you “Four” and nothing else. You don’t remember anything about your life before you woke up in a dark cell. All you know, is that you’ve done something terrible and you’ve been given a chance to atone — along with three other so-called ‘monsters.’ Your goal? To do anything the higher ups tell you to — or face the consequences. Suppo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Numbers Game.

Ninelives is an Interactive Fiction game that is still in development! It originally started in ChoiceScript and is currently being moved to Twine. Summary: Your life is complicated. You've recently lost your job, you have parents who may or may not hate you for reasons you're not clear on, and your brother refuses to leave you alone no matter how you feel about it. But things could be worse. And,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninelives.

You always knew about catalysts. Of course you did, who wouldn't know about the people blessed (or cursed) with superpowers? But you were just a regular person — a primary. Albeit one with incredibly overbearing parents that barely let you leave the house, but hey, we've all got issues. You were overall completely normal. Until you weren't. "This will change everything." That's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Esper: Fugitive.

✻ Prologue Released! A gothic, supernatural, mystery interactive fiction story; lightly inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher and Frankenstein media. It contains mature themes and content and is intended for ages 17 and up. Synopsis has mentions of death and suicide. See full content warnings below. Disclaimer: This is a demo/work in progress. Everything is subject to change until the final v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of House Black.

Softly, Opulent is a dark fantasy romance, an interactive fiction not suited for those under 17.  The Queen dies the night you’re born. And your family locks you away. All of King Adder’s children are a mystery to the common folk, but you—you are nothing but a ghost. A ghost, that spends eighteen years locked away in the deepest part of the palace, so that no eyes may lay upon you. And those th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Softly, Opulent.

Far, far away from home, you awake to a world changed. Everyone had their time to grief,  with the exception of you. Then I ask, what would you give to fix what is broken? A Hundred Years of Sleep is an interactive fiction novel taking place in a universe of magic and machinery. It aims to guide you through a journey through the stars, one that begins and ends with your very home. The Story You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Hundred Years of Sleep.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Isabella - Chasing Shadows is an erotic thriller with adult elements. After the death of your fiancée, you’ll try to uncover the city’s darkest secrets. What connection does a ‘High Fashion’ model have to your fiancée’s death and can you protect those you care about? It’s up to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isabella: Chasing Shadows.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A story-rich, girl's love visual novel about phantom thieves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mysterious Thief; Forget Me Not.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

95% User Score Based on 54 reviews

The game was created for the seventh Wizard Jam, a bi-annual Idle Thumbs community-run game jam that runs for two weeks. Follow a small child with great imagination and one big wish on the way to make it happen. Find a path through colorful puzzles and meet people who are more than happy to help! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wish Upon A Star.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

65% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 26 reviews

Unfold the mysteries of a dystopic animal society inhabiting retrofuturistic Vancouver in a noir stealth adventure coming in 2019. Backbone is a pixel art cinematic adventure with stealth and action elements. As a private investigator Howard Lotor you are set to solve detective cases, interrogate witnesses, explore the intriguing retrofuturistic Vancouver, and sneak your way to safety using smell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backbone.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Later Daters hilarious and sentimental dating sim featuring a cast of sexy seniors for you to befriend and date as the newest resident of the Ye OLDE retirement community. It's a bit overwhelming with all the changes, but who knows - maybe these will turn out to be the best years of your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Later Daters.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

71% User Score Based on 650 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detail.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

100% User Score Based on 309 reviews

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one-of-a-kind life. Our Life is a nostalgic visual novel where you create your own character and grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Life: Beginnings & Always.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Porcelana is an indie visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Porcelana.

You live in Deadwood, an old town forgotten by the world, as it is isolated by thick forests, a river and a mountain. It is one of those places that trap their residents, if you don’t get out as youth, you will likely never leave. It also has the reputation for attracting the weird and morally questionable. You had the misfortune of being born here, not only that — you work here as a detective. Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinners and Saints.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 190 reviews

When your eldritch existence is threatened by another unthinkable creature, you find yourself jumping dimensions to escape your ghastly fate. Safe for now, your moment of respite is short-lived as you realize you're stuck on Earth, trapped inside a dumb human larva, and with no clue of how much energy you'll need to leave this horrible place behind. Twenty-six years later you're still stranded on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Passenger.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 536 reviews

A story-driven nurture game. Help the child of an enemy in a post-war society. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WAR ENDS? Does hatred just go away? My Child Lebensborn is a story-driven nurture game - a dark tamagotchi - letting you experience the fates of Children Born of War. Take care of Karin and Klaus and help them survive in a post-war society. Find out what happened to their parents and try to find a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Child Lebensborn.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 63 reviews

You're a werewolf, pulled into your city's seedy underbelly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Moon.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, graphics

93% User Score Based on 65 reviews

7 years ago, your best friend Leo Williams mysteriously disappeared, and no one had the slightest clue where he went. Seven years after this incident, Leo was declared dead since no one could find him. And now you are in possession of his belongings. But something about his stuff seems off... Something says he's still out there. And many more too. Broken Through is a full length psychologica… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Through.

The King's Hound is a text-based fantasy game in the form of an interactive fiction where you play as the legendary King Arthur Pendragon's spouse.  The game will be released chapter by chapter and it will remain free to play until its completion. This story's main themes are platonic bonding and character developement during the span of many years. As such, you will be able to interact with the R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Hound.

It was supposed to be... well, maybe not a simple job, but it wasn't your first time being hired to track down a teenage runaway. But this one... you had a weird feeling about this one from the start. As the dreams you've suffered from your whole life start getting more intense, and your missing persons case becomes a murder case, you begin to realise you've bitten off far more than you can chew.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal.

Your cozy life in New Orleans is about to come crashing down. You are the child and heir to the illustrious Almonáster y Roxás family, infamous for their monopoly on all dealings with the supernatural in 1890s Louisiana. Your youth was spent wanting for nothing— being waited on hand and foot, and kneeling among the reeds of New Orleans’ swamps, catching dragonflies. But, as you would quickly c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunting Shadows.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

91% User Score Based on 102 reviews

A Toge Greenhouse ProjectProject Homecoming Haven was created during Toge Greenhouse 2023, an internal game jam held by Toge Productions to create new, innovative, and experimental games. This is a short playable rendition of the game with the intention to blossom the idea within a relatively short development time. Project Homecoming Haven At Your Service“We know how hard it is, to see your belo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Homecoming Haven.

Set in a fantasy world rooted in ancient Rome where society is built on a hierarchy based on virtus, magic coming from the strength of other people. Be one of High Society as a young adult groomed to enter into the prestigious institution aptly named ‘The Academy.’ There is much more than meets the eye, as a rebellion boils beneath the surface, and you hide a secret past that molds your motivation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venturis: Interactive Fiction.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Cyberpunk Ragnarök in visual novel form! Gods of the Twilight is a multi-season episodic visual novel that puts you in the shoes of two reincarnated gods facing a pending apocalypse. Decide how to handle the supernatural and human organizations that each have their own plans for you, while ancient truths about you and your companions start to resurface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods of the Twilight.

Genres: Superhero Fiction, Action, Mystery, Romance Rating: 16+ for depictions of violence, drug use, mature themes, and language. Aequitas. A household name (...or at least it had been six years ago). It would’ve been impossible for the team not to have gained any attention. After all heroes, in general, attracted a lot of attention- teen heroes- let alone a group of them was always going to att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aequitas: The Offset.

Tumblr | Report Something| Ko-Fi | Video trailer [Demo last major update: 28/06/23 |Case 01, Part 01] Solutions links below.  It was supposed to be a "simple" missing person's case.  You were supposed to investigate, find out and be done with it.  All was fine until, on a sleepless and cliché full-moon night, you stumbled upon a creature you've never expected to find. A monster worth anyone's wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ward's Eyes.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Infinite Stars is a science fiction series played as an interactive visual novel. It is meant to give humanity hope in the current time of fear and uncertainty. It is meant to make us dream about our future as we mingle with other species, their cultures and beliefs that we have yet to encounter. The game and it’s assets are licensed under the Creative Commons license. We want our fans to write… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Stars.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 283 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Assume the role of a praying mantis in a relationship. Constantly torn between their mutual love and the instinct to have sex – which could lead to the male mantis’s death – the couple are now on the verge of making a decision. Assume the role of either of the lovers, and try to keep their relationship in balance. Do your best to convey your feelings in a situation with no solution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't make love.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

96% User Score Based on 186 reviews

Step into the shoes of a medieval mercenary in a world not like our own! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Golden Rose: Book One.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

87% User Score Based on 121 reviews

Ancient Guardian - this is adventure first-person shooter in a procedurally-generated locations. You play as a father who has to find his lost daughter, avoiding a meeting with dangerous enemies, avoiding traps and solving puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Guardian.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

74% User Score Based on 708 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 30 reviews

Buy Twin Mirror on PS4. Lose yourself in a rich, intricate storyline anchored in the gritty reality of small-town America. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twin Mirror.

Earth was destined for destruction, not because of the wars that ravaged its surface in the name of fear but because the sun was doomed to implode. This revelation pushed certain individuals to work together to create a solution. It took ten years, but there was finally a solution to the world ending: find a new planet. Thus, The Flagship and its fleet were created with a purpose of pioneering a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sins of Solstice.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

81% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 12 reviews

"Players take on the roles of immortal knight Sir Lancelot Du Lac and cursed sorceress Morgana Le Fey as their latest adventure brings them to the smog-shrouded streets of Victorian London during the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888. They become embroiled in the gruesome mystery due to the occult nature of the killings, which leads them to Mary Kelly: a Whitechapel local with a magical secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

85% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

RAINSWEPT is an adventure game - A murder mystery dealing with themes of love, relationships and unresolved trauma. The focus is on delivering an emotional story, tied together with charming art style, characters with deep histories, and a moving soundtrack. FEATURES - An emotional story set in an immersive and atmospheric game world - Characters with deep histories, meaningful motivations and di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainswept.

Your past is in the past. And your future is with your lover. Life has been kind to you these past few years. After everything you've been through, after building yourself stronger both mentally and physically, after crawling out of what seemed to be a dead end, this peace is… nice. Very nice. A lover who adores you, a best friend who has your back, a cozy house to call home, hell, even a cat you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love After Death.

Demo updated: June 7th, 2024 (Prologue - Chapter 2) Current Word Count (w/code): ~91.4k Word Count for One Play Through: ~34k For fun: Take the 'which character are you' quiz You never thought you'd go to college, due to your circumstances. But you especially didn't dream you'd be forced to attend the prestigious Vales Grove University after being attacked by wraiths in their library. What sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Academia.

The long-awaited sequel to the early Showa-style spy mystery “Hornet the Vanguard” is here!"Hornet the Vanguard2:The fox smirks" is a completely new mystery adventure game that progresses through the story by gathering information through escape games and uncovering lies through deduction. The title of the sequel includes the ``Chapter3 Imperial Capital Serial Bombing Incident.'' Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hornet the Vanguard2:The fox smirks.

Be it fate or just plain misfortune, all it took was one little chance encounter to set you on a path you never even imagined you'd tread. Now, it's up to you to decide where it will lead you. ⋆⁺₊⋆  SYNOPSIS  ⋆⁺₊⋆ As a child, you got your hands on a Vestige, a remnant of a bygone era containing immense power and potential. It was an opportunity many would pay dearly for, and pay you did, as f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vestiges of the Hallowing.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Enjoy a sweet romance with vampires in this otome novel adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom of the Twilight.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

"168 remaining until the end of the world..." Humanity is approaching its end. A sudden dismemberment murder of the leader of a religious nation that advocates an apocalyptic ideology... Five adventure games are combined into one, centered around a suspenseful story full of mystery and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHUTEN ORDER.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 113 reviews

Step into a dark world where cyberdemons haunt humankind. When mutilated bodies start appearing all over this sleepy town in the Mississippi inaka, Sawyer, ex-Agency operative; now unemployed shut-in, must exorcise the demon perpetrator in this story-rich, PC-98 style adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0);.