Games like Sapling

Hydrangea is a romance and psychological horror visual novel inspired by the Hanahaki disease trope. You play as someone whose sweetheart, customizable to your preferences, falls ill with a mysterious condition just as you reconsider ending the relationship. Drawn closer by their plight, you find yourself navigating a love that deepens into obsession, where affection takes a dark turn and the peta…

"Good Night, Peregrine" is a tranquil, atmospheric exploration game where you guide a small creature, Peregrine, through a mysterious world. Collect memories, solve puzzles, and uncover the story of a long-lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a soothing soundtrack and stunning visuals as you journey to bring light back to this once vibrant realm.

The Woods was written for a writing workshop class in the spring of 2016, at a time when I was really frustrated about the fact that I hadn't really sat down and written a short story in over a year. I often find myself unable to connect in a meaningful way to horror and supernatural stories based in Christian beliefs and experiences, and The Woods sprung out of my desire to write a psychological …

Her Love, Like Poison follows Ethel Briggs, a shy university student struggling to finish her Romantic poetry thesis while coping with a painful breakup. Spending a bleak winter in a dull village, Ethel finds solace in solitary walks through the woods, where she unexpectedly encounters a mysterious woman who changes everything. The game explores themes of love, inspiration, and emotional healing.

"Enola" is a single-player Horror Simulation game with a gripping story and perfect atmosphere, immersing players in the tortured memories of Angelica. The game features frighteningly calculated death-traps and multiple endings, decided by the player's actions, all without relying on paranormal elements. The suspenseful experience offers a chilling in-depth look into Angelica's broken mind and traumatic past.

Reflection of Mine is a dark puzzle game that explores the complexities of dissociative identity disorder. Players control two characters simultaneously, mirroring each other's actions while navigating through a fragmented mind filled with traps. The goal is to uncover the true identity of Lilly Witchgan, all while avoiding the dangers that lurk in her many personalities' paths. This game offers a unique perspective on the reality of madness and the struggle for control within one's mind.

"Night in the Woods" is a narrative-driven adventure game where college dropout Mae Borowski returns to her crumbling hometown, Possum Springs, to reconnect with old friends. However, the town and its residents have changed, and strange occurrences hint at something sinister lurking in the woods. The game features point-and-click exploration, dialogue choices, and mini-games, with a focus on story and character development.

"Athanasy is a single-player Horror Visual Novel game set in a dystopian, biopunk City. Play as Josiah Kaviani, a young mathematician, as he encounters something monstrous and secretive, challenging his solitary life. With a dark, intriguing story based on real science, Athanasy features complex characters and a good soundtrack for an immersive, bone-chilling experience."

"Rainswept" is a single-player, point-and-click mystery game known for its fantastic story, masterful graphics, and beautiful music, but with some bugs. As Detective Michael Stone, investigate the death of a couple in the small, atmospheric town of Pineview, while grappling with your own past. Additionally, experience key moments in the victims' past relationships. The game contains mature content and high emotional stakes.

Be kind, rewind… and fall in love. Summer ’86 in a small U.S. town: save a cozy VHS shop from a corporate chain, choose your girl, and help a secret dropout shoot his first film. Six heroines, 14 endings, one last take.