Games like Shadow of an Absence

In "Hush Hush: Only Your Love Can Save Them," players date and impress five girls from the game "Crush Crush," each with their own dangerous secrets. As a visual novel, players must juggle a schedule and navigate through adult interactions and intense relationships to help the girls overcome their perilous fates. The game features mature content and aims to explore complex narratives and interpersonal relationships.

"NO-SKIN is a roguelike horror game with a unique art style combining photos and pixel art. Experience high replayability with different characters, unlockable content, and multiple endings. Immerse yourself in a creepy atmosphere and uncover the mystery of the No-Skin Man."

Consume Me is a slice-of-life RPG where you play as Jenny, a teenager navigating the challenges of her final year of high school. Balance dieting puzzles, chores, and academic goals while trying to win the heart of your crush and maintain your sanity. It captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up amid societal pressures.

The Darkest Files puts you in the shoes of Esther Katz, a young prosecutor tackling cold cases involving powerful former Nazis embedded in society. Navigate challenging interrogations and moral dilemmas as you seek justice against a backdrop of denial and silence. Every choice shapes your pursuit to uncover uncomfortable truths and confront a haunted past.

"Heartbound" is a non-traditional RPG following a boy and his dog, Lore and Baron, on their adventures. Combat is handled through unique mini-games, and player choices can change the story. The game features varying environments with unique pixel art, an inspired soundtrack, and optional cryptographic puzzles. It also explores the emotional impact of actions on relationships, with humor sprinkled throughout.

"This Bed We Made" is a narrative-driven RPG set in the low fantasy world of Orience. Players assume the role of a mercenary captain, navigating complex relationships and making difficult moral choices in a story that explores themes of power, loyalty, and consequence. With a focus on branching dialogue and multiple endings, each playthrough offers unique experiences and replayability.

"Who's Lila?" is a narrative-driven adventure game that follows the story of a detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of a woman named Lila. The game features unique puzzle mechanics and a distinct 2D art style, immersing players in a dark and suspenseful atmosphere as they uncover the truth behind Lila's disappearance. With multiple endings and branching storylines, "Who's Lila?" offers a replayable and engaging experience.

"ZeroRanger" is a challenging 2D shoot'em up game with single-player and local co-op modes. As one of two remaining fighters, you must battle against the alien invasion force "GREEN ORANGE" and uncover the mysteries of your enemy. The game features 8 distinct colors, 4 stages, 2 playable characters, and various customization options. Demo available at . Follow the developer on and Twitter for updates.

"Always Sometimes Monsters" is a narrative-driven RPG where your choices significantly impact the story. As a down-and-out writer, you must make difficult decisions to reconcile with a former love, all while dealing with life's harsh realities. The game features a unique perspective system, where your character's gender and race are determined by the player you choose at the start.

"Elsinore is a single-player simulation game that lets you explore an intriguing story in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet, with a dynamic story engine that reacts to your decisions in real-time. As Ophelia, you're trapped in a time-loop, reliving the same four days again and again, caught in a point-and-click adventure to change the fate of Elsinore Castle's inhabitants. With wonderful game mechanics, amazing music, and highly emotional moments, Elsinore challenges you to prevent a tragic ending."