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41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Sling spells and borrow trouble in a city lousy with bootleggers, bent coppers, and vampires. Can you crack the case and save your partner before a wizard dooms Seattle? Wizard Confidential is an interactive urban fantasy noir novel by Anthony Eichenlaub, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based, 220,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, fuele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard Confidential.

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.

ABOUT THE GAME The Emperor has placed a bounty on an artifact called the Crown of the Vermillion Devil — enough gold to retire a king. Adventurers from every corner of the known world are chasing it. Your trail has led you here: a rain-soaked fishing village on an isolated island at the edge of the map, where the lampposts barely hold back the dark, the locals are going strange, and something old… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crown of The Vermillion Devil.

Play as the Count of Monte Cristo in 19th-century France. Charm & Dominate your enemies. Exploit their weaknesses, and orchestrate their downfall in this gripping narrative-driven tale of revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Count of Monte Cristo.

Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Beneath the Shadows.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

An interactive fantasy romance novel set amongst the Greek gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts in Hades: Divine Passion.

Noctheron: The Eclipse Bringer is a dark pixel art RPG focused on story, exploration, and turn-based battles. Set against a war driven by the ambition of three kingdoms, it follows a tale of power, loss, romance, and moral choices, where every decision helps shape the protagonist’s path and the fate of those around him. In an age consumed by moral decay, each chapter reveals new conflicts, enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctheron: The Eclipse Bringer.

Fairytale characters are real and walk among us in New York City. Play as Bigby, “The Big Bad Wolf” and Sheriff of Fabletown, as you return to a gritty detective noir world where there are no fairy tale endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wolf Among Us 2.

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.

"Embark on a dream-seeking journey in a futuristic city!" This is a text adventure game set in a futuristic cybercity. Players play as Park Bo-myeong, Deputy Director of the Huangjin City Inspection Bureau, along with his robot assistant, Dill. Based on their own thinking and judgment, players make choices in the game to achieve different endings. Official Group 1: 933454572 Backgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 机影：夏夜梦寻.

Live 100 connected lives, where every life permanently shapes the next. Restore the Tree of Life by becoming anyone you can imagine - build careers, fall in love, make friends, enemies, and questionable choices across Kingstown. Each completed life opens new opportunities for your next one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Lives.

You're Hired!"Welcome to Rosetta North, a family of elite truth-seekers, where we're as good at snooping around as we are at writing about it. That is the other side of investigative journalism, after all. Here, community, transparency, and mutual accountability form the very essence of what we do. We invite you, a free agent, into the fold as a part of our tight-knit society. Settle in, ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Reluctant Redemption of Verity Lux.

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.

Step into a world divided by the enigmatic Spheres, where different races live under strict balance – a balance that has never been questioned… until now. As the protagonist, an ordinary young person from a remote village, you receive an unexpected invitation to a grand ball. What seems like a stroke of fate soon turns into a revelation of hidden anomalies, ancient powers, and a secret that could… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Edges.

STORYEmbark on a mystical quest that blends Slavic folklore with arcane witchcraft to uncover the truth behind a vanished village. Investigate supernatural clues, confront hidden forces and harness your powers as a novice witch to rescue those lost to the shadows. But be warned: some secrets are better left undiscovered. FEATURES Immersive Slavic Folklore Explore a narrative steeped in Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch’s Gaze - The Vanishing Village.

Game Overview Embark on an epic journey through ancient Mesopotamia in “Mesopotamia: The Game”, an immersive role-playing adventure where you thoughts are your biggest enemy. Set in the cradle of civilization, this game focuses on a multi-chapter storyline that shows the harsh truth of the class system that our ancestors -and some countries today-had to go through. Players step into the shoes of A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mesopotamia: The Game.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Benjamin Leighton is a war veteran and retired private detective. He lost his family a few years ago in a tragic and gruesome murder, committed by an unknown assassin. Nowadays, Ben lives in the bottom of a bottle, dealing with insomnia and unending guilt. A new case arise, when he is desperately needed to find a missing child, which is the perfect opportunity for Ben to get back into business and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Crimes.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Welcome to the world of Blacklist Mafia ruled by Chicago gangster empires. Get ready for an exciting adventure filled with humor and intrigue that will immerse you in an atmosphere of unbridled joy and danger.Created with love for detail, the game will amaze you with its stunning visual style. A deep plot and an interesting story will guide you through tangled intrigues, betrayals and unexpected t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacklist Mafia.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 85 reviews

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Act 1 & 2 of Let Bions Be Bygones is now officially available on Steam! The dramatic Act 3 finale will be unleashed to all owners on May 7th as a free update. "Welcome to the planet Terrahive. A planet that never should have existed. Completely encrusted in a disease called humanity. Corporate arcologies and space elevators shadow the layers of pollut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Bions Be Bygones.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

87% User Score Based on 45 reviews

You are the sovereign of a town called Mistwinter Bay. The sovereign you create decides the fate of the town and everyone in it. Decide which buildings to build and who gets to live in town. Interact with your townsfolk by sending them on missions or hang out one-on-one. Each character is unique, with their own profession, personal history and strengths and weaknesses. Deal with international poli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mistwinter Bay.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

97% User Score Based on 40 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 city of Kradzhan, steeped in co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Savvarah: Time of Pariah.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 4,546 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.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

71% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 6 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.

It rains on NeoTokyo. It always rains. At 02:47, the comm-link drags detective Kade Katano out of her apartment. Elias Veyr, the executive who sold digital immortality, has been found dead in his penthouse: two hundred floors up, a sealed window wall, twelve bodyguards who saw nothing and cameras that recorded a man dying alone. No trauma. No toxins. Every neural function ceased at once, like a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Precinct 2099.

What starts as a simple, highly-paid night shoot in an abandoned marble quarry descends into a psychological nightmare. You are Stefano Caldara, a photographer caught in a web of dark rituals and dangerous secrets. Every choice shapes your morality, your sanity, and your survival... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow.

Ex Libris is a library-crawling RPG adventure set in a 16th century monastery, inspired by the writings of Umberto Eco, Francois Rabelais, and Clark Ashton Smith. Built using FromSoft's Sword of Moonlight RPG toolkit (based on the King's Field engine), Ex Libris is a unique retro literary adventure. Explore the monastery and its ruins, learn ancient tongues, uncover lost texts, and unravel the st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Libris.

Cante! A romance VN that allows you to customize yourself and your love interest and go on a story adventure together. All types of pairing will be accommodated to our best ability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cante: the land of hearts.

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a cruel world, where lawbreaking is met with severe punishment, and a crown prince must decide the destiny of the land. Whether you rule maintaining the old order, or create a new future is up to you. In the Great Arknian Empire, everyone’s life is determined by their birth. Such is the ultimate law lai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.

️ Welcome, detective.  A series of ritualistic murders is shaking Obsidian City and as the bodies pile up, the dark truth remains elusive—will you uncover it before it's too late? Here is an Alpha Demo for Obsidian Moon, a text-based detective adventure-simulator that puts you in the shoes of a 1930s homicide detective. This is your chance to play early, provide feedback, and help us shape t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Moon.

Will You Be My Disciple? is a choice-driven cult management game shaped by unexpected encounters and characters. The decisions you make in every situation you encounter will determine the fate of your cult. When you start the game, you don’t choose the faith or the doctrines. They’ve all been decided and handed down to you. Your task isn’t to establish a new order, but to uphold the existing sy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will You Be My Disciple?.

Six months ago, you died and were reborn. A vampire. A predator. Not a mere creature of the night, but one of its masters. At least, that’s how things were supposed to be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nighthawks.

Arsenic & Absinthe is a blend of a chill bartender simulation with narrative-driven story. The player takes on the role of "Sylene", a bartender who recently began a new life; making drinks, serving unusual recipes of art, and listening to the stories of working-class customers. A simple life, however, is merely a dream for her as her haunted past returns. The player has to explore the night city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arsenic & Absinthe.

Under His Eyes is a gritty, story-driven strategy game where you play a crime boss. Make game-changing decisions, manage your crew and income, send operatives on missions, seize districts, and eliminate rivals. Will you rise through subtlety, rule with fear, or fall to a small-time gang? MAKE HARD CHOICES WITH REAL IMPACT Every decision shapes your path. Choose wisely to grow your empire or risk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under His Eyes.

Weirdo is a Japanese manga-style visual novel set in DYL High School. It follows Wang Zhe, an ordinary and frail boy, who tries to win the hearts of girls and complete his experiments. He gets entangled in bizarre events, plunging into darkness. Each choice you make determines his fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weirdo.

Drive your blade through the heart of an immortal empire! Infiltrate the tyrant emperor’s personal guard, gaining his trust and learning his supernatural secrets, and put your assassin’s skills to the test. By sword, scheme or sorcery remove imperial servants from your path, and shape the future of the realm. Choose the successor who will sit upon the throne, and leave the city in peaceful prosper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Blade for the Emperor.

Step into the shoes of Jackie Hart, a paranormal investigator,  as she navigates a chilling mystery set in the shadowy streets and rooftops of modern Taiwan. A gruesome discovery on a hotel roof leads to a tangled web of ritualistic sacrifices, ancient folklore, and unearthly entities each with their own motivations and plans for Jackie. In this 2D point & click adventure, you'll: Investigate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

72% User Score Based on 29 reviews

️ Before You Dive In: Check Your SpecsNeverending AI Storybook runs all its AI magic right on your machine—which means: You’ll need a dedicated GPU with 8GB VRAM or more, like an RTX 2060 or RX 6600. Bonus: It works on both NVIDIA and AMD cards, so don’t worry if you're rocking a Radeon. A fast SSD is also helpful but not required—this thing moves big models around (2.5GB+) and needs fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverending AI Storybook.

A dark text-based RPG in which the world is consumed by an eternal race for survival. An inexorable mushroom forest corrupted all life on planet. And you are a prophet's disciple leading your clan to survival... or oblivion. Interpret misty visions, make important choices, do everything to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before They Catch Us.

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.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

98% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Every year, Aurea pits its most dazzling stars against one another to see who will make it to the very top. The annual Desire Hierarchy is a fight for the position of Actualized, a title that can make your every dream come true. For decades, the Hierarchy has loomed over the city, and the Maslovs who host it have enjoyed their place at the top. But this year, things are different. It has been 12 m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Specter's Desire.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

98% User Score Based on 309 reviews

New Game: MareQuest: The Filly Fiasco A few years after the events of the Mane Story, the Alicorn mare rulers are mysteriously turned into fillies! To further add to the confusion, the day keeps repeating and it seems no other mares are aware of it. Can you solve the puzzle and save MareQuestria? A brand new game within a game, MareQuest: The Filly Fiasco is an RPG point and click adventure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MareQuest: An Interactive Tail.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

With debts to pay to the underworld, you need to make a lot of coin fast! Perhaps worse, you're wanted by the King's men for desertion. Survival is your first priority... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DnD Adventure: Rogue's Choice.

When you discover that the Serpent of Chaos is trying to destroy Egypt, will you stand against him, or will you help spread his eternal darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple of Endless Night.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

95% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Sacred Fire is a narrative RPG in which your humanity and emotions impact your fight for survival and inner freedom. Inspired by ancient Caledonia, the story follows a group of resistance fighters and their rise to power. Choosing motives, ideas and feelings is as important as choosing your actions. Develop your personality and compete for influence to change the story and avert a tragic ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Fire.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 5,758 reviews

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadwarden.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

97% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Away.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 632 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

"A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamplight City.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Physical Exorcism SeriesThis game is part of the Physical Exorcism Series. You will see some of the same characters across the series, but the stories are independent of each other and can be enjoyed separately. About the GameA horror mystery adventure game with ghost story elements. Anxiety plagues college student Lily, whose crush Sally has gone missing. As Lily explores the truth, Sally's boy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case 03: True Cannibal Boy.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.