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OverviewLive the rise, fall, and resurgence of Edmond Dantès—an innocent sailor betrayed and imprisoned in the depths of Château d’If. Endure imprisonment, uncover hidden knowledge, and seize unimaginable wealth to forge a new identity: the mysterious and commanding Count of Monte Cristo. From the shadows, you will re-enter the world that once destroyed you, navigating the upper class of Paris, fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Count of Monte Cristo.

Life was never fair not before the accident, and certainly not after. You expected magic, adventure, maybe a crown. Instead, you awaken in a foreign body, forced into an arranged marriage with Zachary, the cold and distant Duke of the North. Born to the sunlit luxury of the South, you're sent to a frozen, war-torn land plagued by monsters, famine, and unrest. Your new husband is a man of duty, no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Wife is a Spy?!.

Assume the role of a nobleman in the late 19th century and journey through the defining moments of his life, starting from birth. Your decisions will shape his character and determine his ultimate destiny. Alongside your hero, confront the era's systemic injustices and personal challenges, navigating dramatic events within your family and relationships. As he matures, cultivate essential skills t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decadent Heir.

Embark on an Unparalleled Journey as a Medieval Merchant Step into a living, breathing medieval world where your words carry weight and your decisions shape destinies. In this groundbreaking RPG, you don the mantle of a merchant navigating the intricate tapestry of commerce, politics, and power. But you're not just any merchant—you are the linchpin in a realm teetering on the brink of transformat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talking Coin.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

A Game from the "Legends of Savvarah" series. "Time of Pariah" is an interactive story. The game is primarily text-based, but with lots of illustrations (essentially a visual novel in a non-standardised setting). On the continent of Erteon, the endless war rages between Kradzhan – an alliance of three beastly kingdoms – and Dominion of the Horned Ones. Seihal is a port… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Savvarah: Time of Pariah.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

A fantasy game designed especially for women. Your choices will lead you through a world of romance, where every path taken can alter your destiny as you determine who will be the man who captures your heart. STORY Awaken in a world where reality and fantasy collide, step into the shoes of Sage, a gentle healer lost in a mystical land, accompanied by three enigmatic companions who each ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love in an Enchanted Realm.

"Mei Tales" is a Chinese-style fantasy narrative card game. In the game, you can choose to play as one of several protagonists, seek companions, make critical choices, and embark on your own legendary journey. Since the Great War between humans and demonkinds, the two races have coexisted peacefully for millennia. Humans built prosperous cities and lived harmoniously alongside demonkind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mei tales.

Immerse yourself in the dark allure of "Le Petit Morte" an open world vampire JRPG that plunges you into an enchanting yet treacherous version of New York City, reimagined through the haunting lens of a vampire's existence. As a freshly embraced vampire from one of 12 distinctive clans—each boasting formidable powers, vexing curses, enmities and alliances—you’ll embark on a thrilling tal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Valley: Le Petit Morte.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Isle of Maligree is a visual novel where your choices matter. Become an investigator from the mainland sent out to the Isle of Maligree to investigate a missing person case. You only have a few days, as the victims of these crimes are forgotten by everyone shortly after disappearing. In this dark fantasy story, malicious spirits have let magic leak into the world. There has never been a greate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Maligree.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 624 reviews

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe. The free version o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2.

There are worlds that live and die in the silence of a server, narrated through text and forged by the will of their players. Modern MUD is a return to that essence, a reimagining of the text-based RPG for an era that has forgotten the power of imagination. This is not a game of radiant heroes or simple victories. It is a chronicle of survival in a grim world, a turn-based tactical RPG where ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modern Mud.

It's a visual novel/interactive book about a man known by the name of Morar, set in a world full of mystery, in an ancient magical land of Talamhur. The game is framed as a published account of Morar's life and adventures, made by an enigmatic author. Deep and fleshed-out world of dark fantasy inspired by Celtic myths, works of H.P. Lovecraft and European history. The gods of Talamhur are dead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Gods Realm: Morar.

Take on the role of a young prince or princess from the Star Empire, sent to Earth on a mission of peace. With centuries of mistrust threatening to shatter delicate negotiations, you must forge new bonds, navigate political intrigue, and uncover hidden truths that span light-years. Voices: From the Stars is a story-rich visual novel where every choice you make can tip the balance between war and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voices: From the Stars.

Alchemy Academy plunges you into the heart of Calder, a city shadowed by imminent threats. Where does the danger stem from? Is it linked to the ancient Alchemy Academy, rumoured to be a hub of hidden, powerful secrets? Could the peril be the work of a secretive cult or perhaps the awakening of a forgotten god threatening to obliterate everything? In Alchemy Academy, your decisions shape the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Academy.

When you finally quit your dead-end job and move back to your mother's house in the ever-peaceful town of Faybourne, you think things could only get better. However, the moment you set foot in your childhood home, a harrowing nightmare long forgotten reappears to haunt you once more. A tower that crumbles in the vastness of a bleeding sky. A voice that mourns and yearns for something. Nothing co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Limbo.

WTP - Story 1 is a dynamic, choice-led, sci-fi mystery adventure. WTP Story 1, is a dynamic, choice-driven, sci-fi mystery adventure set in a captivating futuristic world. Dive into a realm where artificial intelligence, morality, and intrigue collide, seen through the eyes of the first-person protagonist. Unravel the truth behind the reality you've been thrust into and decide how you'll confron… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WTP Story 1.

You are the dominus of a rising gladiator school in a world ruled by steel and spectacle. Gladiatorum: Sacramentum is a deep, complex simulation where every scar tells a story, every decision echoes through blood, and where you forge the next legends of the arena. This isn’t just about the fight. It’s about survival, loyalty, and power. Your choices shape not only the fate of gladiators, but th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiatorum: Sacramentum.

Live the rise and fall of a gangster in Prohibition-era Chicago. Strategic turn-based management meets gritty narrative in a city built on blood, booze, and betrayal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire of Vice: Chicago.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

71% User Score Based on 48 reviews

This gripping paranormal horror adventure revolves around Hermitage, the sinister bookstore that attracts most unusual customers – all of whom seem to be involved in mysterious cases bordering on the paranormal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hermitage Strange Case Files.

https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2113250904&color=%23a48d6e&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true The World of Bemoria is an ambitious, story-rich fantasy-medieval RPG where every decision shapes your legacy. Set in a brutal yet beautiful world, this game fuses city-building, turn-based tac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World of Bemoria.

Return from war to find your quiet estate thrust into the heart of political intrigue and delicate power plays. As the newly appointed Lord of House Verondale, your minor estate suddenly becomes a contender for a coveted seat on the Royal Council—a power you never expected to hold. ️ Will you wield your newfound authority wisely, or will ambition lead you down a perilous path? Every decision m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Name Between Us.

Echoes in the Deep is a beautifully hand-drawn narrative-driven RPG set in the rich world of Fateforge as an accompaniment to the TTRPG. As Peridot Haps, a seasoned rogue with a storied past, you're planning one final heist.  But in a city built on secrets and shifting allegiances, success isn’t just about skill. It’s about who you trust, who you betray, and how you play the game. With a branchi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes in the Deep - A Fateforge Tale.

You are the reincarnation of a fallen hero, a soul once marked by cowardice. Beneath your feet lies a shattered world, cursed by a grieving wizard once betrayed. After centuries in exile, he has returned, burning your village to ash. Now alone in this god-forsaken land, you will find refuge in a crumbling tavern, a place to rebuild, gather outcasts, and plot your path through the darkness that lie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Goblin Tavern.

《Space Travel:Chronicles》 Genre: Pixel Narrative · Choice-Driven · Single-Player Story Features: Suspenseful Time Paradox · 200+ Dialogue Choices · Zero-Combat Immersive Experience Current Version: Complete Chapters 1-2 (Chapters 3-4 in Development, Free Update)   ◆ Game Introduction "When unfamiliar objects suddenly appear in your room, and your mother insists you have a 'sister yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Travel:Chronicles.

"Post Soviet Strike: Chernobyl Legacy" thrusts you into a genetic wasteland RPG set amidst the haunting remnants of a nuclear era, where the echoes of war and the specter of Soviet influence loom large. Survive in the heart of this desolate landscape, where mutated creatures and rival factions vie for control over the shadowy ruins of civilization. As a survivor in this post-apoc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Soviet Strike: Chernobyl Legacy.

Will You Be My Disciple? is a choice-driven cult management game shaped by unexpected encounters and characters. At the start of each run, you define your cult’s belief system by choosing a doctrine. After all, no disaster is complete without a well-organized belief structure. This doctrine determines how the world will treat you; some will see you as a savior, others as a heretic, and a few simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will You Be My Disciple?.

You play whose family was executed under the orders of a ruthless king Through years of cunning strategy and dangerous alliances, you lead a rebellion and seize the throne for yourself. But the crown is no sanctuary. Years later, just as you begin to rebuild the realm an assassin’s blade finds you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ThroneBreaker.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 1,311 reviews

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabernet.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

How far will you go to keep your crown?Pitchforks and Daggers is a branching court politics drama where every choice matters.   As King Henry of Elander, you must navigate treacherous lords, scheming family members, and angry peasants- all while trying to secure your kingdom’s future. A tightly woven, highly replayable narrative where each playthrough reveals different paths and endings. Every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitchforks and Daggers.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

96% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Embrace the monster within to change the fate of a nation in this dark fantasy visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigh of the Abyss.

Steal Death’s power and break free of his corrupt realm! Hide your heartbeat from the dead as you harness soul magic, navigate political intrigue, determine the fate of the Afterlife—and perhaps even claim its throne yourself. Escape from Death is a 256,000-word interactive horror adventure novel by Tova Näslund. It’s entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Death.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 2,632 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

You didn't ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale Beyond.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

99% User Score Based on 3,664 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hollow.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Are you worthy of the throne? Or do your siblings deserve it more than you do? What kind of heir will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sword of Rhivenia.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

This is the police + Ozark TV Show = Welcome to Goodland An ordinary salaryman is forced to work under a merciless Mexican cartel. Stay alive for as long as you can, get enough money for your new bosses, make tough decisions, acquire businesses and find allies you can trust. But in this cutthroat world, will you be able to keep to your humanity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Goodland.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

67% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Tales of the Black Death is a choice driven interactive fiction plague survival story that pins your morality against your survival. The game is a three-part series set in the Middle Ages during the plague that spread from Italy to France and finally reached England. In Tales of the Black Death, you play as Baldasar, a young Italian boy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Black Death.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 9,206 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Live The Queen.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

88% User Score Based on 832 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

Cinders is a mature take on a classic fairytale with a heavy emphasis on player choices and role playing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinders.

The Guiding Spirit is a deeply personal fantasy story-simulator where your heroes (or villains!) think for themselves. You are not the protagonist - you create them, you guide them, and... well, you might just be the reason everything goes horribly wrong. Over a thousand handcrafted scenes and hundreds of character customization options - brought to life through hand-drawn illustrations in a clas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guiding Spirit.

Amyria is a sandbox action RPG set in a reimagined fantasy Age of Exploration. Be an explorer, a diplomat, a schemer, a thief, or something entirely your own in a fully simulated world where every NPC is alive. Play solo or with friends. Welcome to the New WorldAmyria is a newly discovered continent where rival powers scramble for dominance. Ambition, corruption, discovery, and danger lurk aroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amyria.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

WARNING: This game contains flashing images. If you are sensitive to flashing lights, please proceed with caution. A Bad Christmas Story is a short, horror interactive fiction experience set in the same universe as Bad Summer. Whether you’re already familiar with Bad Summer or stepping into this world for the first time, A Bad Christmas Story is a standalone, tightly focused horror story you ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bad Christmas Story.

Battle across two worlds, uncover lost memories, and awaken your true power to reclaim what was taken. Awaken 8 is a cinematic, emotionally-driven RPG set across two fractured worlds where forgotten memories hide dangerous truths  and rebellion begins behind a mask. In Virex City, emotion is treated like a threat and memories are quietly rewritten. Eight souls, scattered by time, loss, and broken… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awaken 8 : Fragments left behind.

Alter is a turn-based RPG set in a world where humanity has been almost destroyed by monsters called crystallites after a cataclysmic event named"The Fall" where a giant red crystal fell from the sky. The crystal was both a curse and a benediction for humans, because if it gave birth to the crystallites, it also made the Alters : super human with special magic, the Blood gift. The price… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter.

The story of My Fairy Princess takes place in a peaceful paradise where humans, demons, and immortals live together.Here, you will act as her father or mother, holding your daughter’s hand, walking through beautiful mountains and rivers, and wandering through lively mortal this secluded fairyland, every choice shapes her fate.Will she live an ordinary life, or rise to become an immortal?This jour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Fairy Princess.

Soulbond is an immersive and narrative-driven visual novel experience, where you'll shape your character's destiny through a series of pivotal choices. Your decisions will not only impact the narrative but also the relationships you build, revealing the balance between power, love, and grief. StoryHell is your home, a sprawling and malevolent realm with a hierarchy that governs every facet of ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulbond.

Answer the call... About the GameYou were a hero once, but could you be again? A choice-driven fantasy adventure visual novel about the price of burnout. Build a hero who can overcome the weight of their legacy. StoryFamed for battling a wrathful dragon and defending the common folk in their youth, our hero suffers an injury facing their long-time nemesis. Forced recovery unexpectedly giv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Ashes.

You are Juno, a teenage girl getting evidence to clear her brother's name. Choose who helps you solve the mystery. With multiple endings, some scenes are flashbacks to the past. Your actions there may even change who committed the crime, with what, and where! It's not just the gripping story that will keep you hooked. Luminous Threads takes visual novels to the next level with stunning animati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luminous Threads: A Visual Novel.

UNRAVEL THE CURSE, SHAPE NICOLE'S FATEStep into the chilling world of "Bunny Shadow," where an ancient curse has transformed waifu life into a nightmare. Your choices will determine whether Nicole breaks free from the curse's grip or succumbs to its sinister embrace.DISCOVER THE HOT SECRETSNicole's journey leads her to uncover the dark secrets shrouding her past and the figures haunting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUNNY SHADOW.

Explore the enchanting realm of Sonir, a planet steeped in elemental magic and ancient mysteries, as you follow a humble farming family of three young siblings – Azil, Itori, and Lillia. The sprawling mountains, deep green valleys, and blue rivers of their native country, Akirath, provide a backdrop to their dreams of a life beyond the fields. In a world where magic is both common and coveted, ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symbol of Sacrifice.