Games like Shadows and Mirrors

Blurb I am divine,sitting upon my throne,time’s pedestal,waiting – baiting.My venomous talestear at life’s seams,desecrating freedom.Your illusions awaken.Your eyes grace my design.I am madness. Journey into the shadows of the soul, where darkness and light intertwine in a dance of raw emotion and profound revelation. Divine Madness: A Dark Poetry Collection beckons you into the depths of the hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Madness.

Blurb Conjure Volume 1 explores the allure of love tainted by darkness—relationships that straddle the line between pleasure and pain. Passion and enmity collide in this dark poetry collection, blurring the line between devotion and despair. Details Title: Conjure Volume 1Subtitle: Dark PoetrySeries: ConjureBook: 1Genre: Dark PoetryPublisher: Owl-Raven BooksRelease Date: August 1, 2024 Copyrig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjure Volume 1.

Blurb My eyes marveled at the sight of decaying flesh, rotting souls. We lingered in a cold world. Shadows stalked us as we traveled across the devil’s grave. Deception walks among us, clinging to our shadows as we fight to survive life, overcome death, relieve pain, and escape envy’s grasp. If you trod upon the earth long enough, you’ll feel death’s angel hovering over your carcass, pleading fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil's Grave.

Blurb Conjure Volume 2 is a haunting exploration of the soul’s deepest wounds where death and spirituality intertwine. Each poem delves into the complex nature of healing and spirituality. This second book in the Conjure series illuminates the possibility of rebirth through ancestral connection and urges readers to grasp onto the spark of healing found within. Details Title: Conjure Volume 2 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjure Volume 2.

Blurb The waters recededas I entered the greenhour. No longerfeeling the weightof past transgressions,I divulge secrets.My soul rejoices.Freedom taunts. In the dark recesses of your mind lies a clock. Once the clock strikes midnight, it begins. What happens at 1 a.m.? Journey through The Green Hour with this second book in The Hourglass Collection. Details Title: The Green HourSubtitle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Green Hour.

Blurb An empty screen, eerie serenade – who can resist woven tales sung by chiseled tongues? Woven Tales encapsulates selected poems from the Unspeakable Truths Series (Damnation Begins, 2007, and Baptism By Blood, 2009) and the Versified Series (Versified Darkness, 2008 and Versified Delusions, 2012). Details Title: Woven TalesSubtitle: Selected PoemsGenre: Dark PoetryPublisher: Owl-Raven Boo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woven Tales.

Blurb Midnight - the hourof new beginnings.I enter renewedwelcoming time’stransition, unawareof what I’m ushering in. In the dark recesses of your mind lies a clock. Once the clock strikes midnight, it begins. What happens at 12 a.m.? Journey through The Red Hour with this first book in The Hourglass Collection. Details Title: The Red HourSubtitle: The Hourglass Collection Book 1Series: Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Hour.

Blurb When a series of high-profile murders rocks the city of Birchwood, Detectives Xander Walsh and Damon Schaeffer are called in to unravel a chilling mystery. Each crime scene is marked by a haunting signature—a poem, hinting at the killer’s motivations. Detective Walsh, a fierce investigator with a reputation for solving the unsolvable, must dive into a dark labyrinth of clues that blur the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penance.

Looming above the apocalyptic wasteland is Twofold Tower – a mysterious, sprawling monolith of a thousand rooms. Enter at your own risk, for inside monsters lurk in the shadows; laws of nature are treated as mere suggestions; and forbidden knowledge is everywhere to be found… Features: Mad Science: Experiment with 100+ distinct game mechanics, including parallel dimensions, time manipulation, m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twofold Tower.

Moonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the Day is a story collection that consists of 9 stories and 1 novella. The stories run the gamut from surreal to slipstream to literary fiction to fabulist to fairy tales to weird biblical fanfic to poem-y word experiments. Over 55,000 words/200 pages of fiction. A few sample stories are available to be read online for free below. This itch.io page is the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the Day.

(also on Amazon)Nearly 600 pages of captive elf maidens (some willing and wet, some taken and ravished), voluptuous elven clerics, and nights of relentless pleasure. Sexy reader, a few nights after saving an elf girl's village, you discover her bathing naked in a forest pool by moonlight. She is soft, trembling in your arms. "Oh, what have you done to me, human? I've dreamed every night of thankin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elf Girls.

The Itch Game Page Image Guide & Templates This free Itch project helps you create great pages to promote your work on itch.io. It includes a guide to the various image assets Itch supports on its game pages, including an explanation and examples of each image type as it displays on a page. Downloadable Guide and Templates The Image Guide is available in a downloadable PDF format for offline viewi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Itch Game Page Image Guide and Templates.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Go on a journey with Ritsu and Lily to uncover the secrets behind the Kuzono Group, a shady pharmaceutical corporation with nefarious plans. Join Ritsu as she uses Lily's power to transform into a magical girl to take on supernatural enemies in this thrilling adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Princess Lily.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Mysterious deaths. Friends, both old and new. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreambound.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Explore the wonderful world of poetry through deceptively simple substitution ciphers. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poems & Codes.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

92% User Score Based on 105 reviews

In this chaotic world, you must adapt - either to forgive or survive. A thriller-romance indie visual novel/dating simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wishes.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

89% User Score Based on 1,028 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

Project Overview Class: Immersive Storytelling Timeline: 2 months Softwares: Unity, Generative AI, Adobe Creative Suite Designers: Victoria, Esin, Iman, Aaron, Karina Game Description In "Rebecca's Legacy," Rebecca's tranquil life takes a dark turn when her seemingly healthy grandfather passed away. Driven by suspicion, Rebecca embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind his s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebecca's Legacy.

The creators of The Terror Aboard The Speedwell and Dust City proudly present The Right Side of TownWelcome to the future. The remnants of humanity, in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event known only as The Fall, have fled a dying homeworld to seek refuge among the colonies of the solar system.Five hundred years later, on a decaying city orbiting Mars, an android lives in secret, passing as a huma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Right Side of Town.

Fearsome Night An anonymous email. A dead woman's address. Something that needs to be found. You don't know who sent it. You don't know how they got the address. All you know is that the email points to your recently deceased grandmother's house and asks you to find something hidden inside. You never should have gone. Fearsome Night is a first-person psychological horror game where investigati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fearsome Night.

One day, A girl accidentally gets involved with the 'KEA (Korean Exorcist Association)' and the evil organization 'Lunacide'... Will be able to stop Lunacide's plot and be reborn as a proper exorcist? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Deliverer.

Game Title:  Frico: The Guard of Evil Description:  Objective: Collect the main door key hidden near Frico, enter the room by gathering 7 secret books, defeat enemies and a boss, and escape within 1 minute before everything crumbles. Title: Frico the Guard of Evil Objective: Collect the main door key hidden near Frico, enter the room by gathering 7 secret books, defeat enemies and a boss, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frico: The Guard of Evil.

50 Years of Text Games: From Oregon Trail to A.I. Dungeon is an extensively researched book chronicling the first half-century of interactive fiction: video games made from words. Covering one text game released in each year from 1971 to 2020, in-depth chapters dive into classics like Zork, Trade Wars, and Hitchhiker's Guide; beloved fan games like Galatea and Photopia; wild experiments from Dwarf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 50 Years of Text Games: From Oregon Trail to AI Dungeon.

Bad Fox Something is wrong, and you don't know what it is. Lead a nameless fox over the course of the longest night. Hook up with strangers for sex. Make choices. Make mistakes.  Make connections. Figure out what follows. Can what's wrong be made right? Can anything? A queer adult interactive narrative Bad Fox is an adult, queer furry interactive narrative. It's a visual novel, but perhaps unlike … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Fox - Alpha Preview.

also on Amazon"WAIT, SIR! PLEASE!"Sexy reader, the sun is going down and you are about to leave the slave pavilion. Suddenly, a trembling slave girl calls out to you! "Wait ... no, wait, Sir ... don't pass by. Please! Don't leave the pavilion, you haven't bought a slavegirl yet. Wait! ... Here. I'll lift my body for you. See? They've chained me, naked for you."She knows that if she isn't sold toni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buy Me, Master.

What is HAUNT? HAUNT is a solo journaling game aiming to provide an impactful journey for the player. In HAUNT, the player takes on the role of a trapped ghost who aches to connect with the living. The ghost knows that their attempts to connect with the living may result in an exorcism, but they also know that failing to make a connection will cause them to wither away, unable to move on. HAUNT is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAUNT Press Kit.

Content Warning: death, divorce, familial abuse, food anxieties, religion, suicide, trauma You are a traveler, alone and wandering through a world that does not care about you.  As much as you try to push on without letting hardship weigh you down, you nevertheless struggle.  And now, in the midst of your journey, you have experienced a loss whose influence will not let you be. Fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flame In The Abyss.

Play as a student navigating a world of occult mysteries. Juggle everyday life while mastering arousing supernatural abilities under the guidance of Sally, an enigmatic Succubus. Manage intimate relationships with a wide cast of characters as you evade the ever-watchful eyes of the Underworld... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seductive Shadows.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A philosophical horror experience in the Alps: As Friedrich Nietzsche confronts his own shadow, he becomes lost between layers of reality.Nietzsche's Shadow is a single-player experience with no combat mechanics, focusing instead on exploration, collection, and philosophical choice. first-person philosophical horror exploration game where you wander through the Alps as Friedrich Nietzsche, confro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nietzsche's Shadow.

From the hidden pages of Jurnal Risa comes a visual novel where the boundary between the living and the unseen begins to blur. Step into Jurnal Risa's world where each shadow holds a story, and every whisper leads you deeper into the unknown. Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa crew, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:humor

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Industry veteran Yukito Urushibara and prolific illustrator Saine join forces for the first time to craft a stunning tale about a group of young people in an eerie world of endless twilight. Follow their story as they struggle against limitless cruelty and confront the inescapable traumas of life and death together. Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka is the latest visual novel written by Yukito Urushibara,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Enter the 1 Psychological Horror Experience Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 8,539 reviews

Critic Score 94%Based on 6 reviews

Includes Mass Effect 2 game, digital soundtrack, The Making of Mass Effect 2 videos, digital art book, Cerberus Network code, digital Mass Effect Redemption #1 comic, Collector Armor and Assault Rifle, and Incisor Rifle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mass Effect 2.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A sweet slice of life boys love / yaoi visual novel set in the English countryside about a couple of young men who bond over mutual bereavement. Also, one of the main characters is over 1000 years old. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Fair Spirits.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

BlueSuburbia is a haunted world where you explore poems through immersive environments. Seek out dark secrets, confront your demons, and delve deeper into a dream that dances between beautiful and terrible. Explore forgotten dreamscapes and open worlds on your quest to find hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlueSuburbia.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 69 reviews

A collection of short minigames about surviving trauma, depression, and a society that values commodification of grief. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability

88% User Score Based on 266 reviews

An intertwining story about love journeys through an emotive adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of Naught Story Drama.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 165 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Aden and Sonja, two lifelong friends, live a tranquil life on Fenith Island until they're struck by a mysterious curse: they awaken to find both of their souls are now trapped in the same body! On top of this unusual calamity, the Fenith they knew is gone, replaced by a strange island populated with unfamiliar faces. Only by exploring this new world will they be able to solve the mystery of this c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

85% User Score Based on 131 reviews

Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

The Indifferent Wonder of an Edible Place is a short, interactive tale about a building eater consuming a tower on the edge of the town of Matsyapura. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Indifferent Wonder of an Edible Place.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

77% User Score Based on 212 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Erin Myers was a cop. Now she's dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out, as you step back in time, and play through some of the most important moments of her life. Uncover her fears, her desires, and her darkest secrets. In the end, you can't save her. But maybe, just maybe, you can understand her. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Death of Erin Myers.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 8,507 reviews

Includes Mass Effect 2 game, digital soundtrack, The Making of Mass Effect 2 videos, digital art book, Cerberus Network code, digital Mass Effect Redemption #1 comic, Collector Armor and Assault Rifle, and Incisor Rifle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mass Effect 2: Digital Deluxe Edition.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

81% User Score Based on 478 reviews

Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy visual novel with RPG elements. The player reads through the story and occasionally has to fight against fantasy monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loren The Amazon Princess.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

90% User Score Based on 791 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 926 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 8 reviews

After performing a charm that would supposedly unite them as friends, a group of students are teleported to the mysterious Heavenly Host Elementary School where they are visited by the spirits of the school's murdered students. Featuring the voice talent of Aqua Voices, Lindsey Vachon,  Byron Rodrigues, and many more talented voice actors. The English version of the first two chapters are playab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

77% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 2 reviews

Share a heart-to-heart talk, watch a movie together, take a bath, remove a computer virus, help a girl in a tough spot and—if you're lucky—find the love of your life using the color and pattern of her panties. This game tells the story about a guy looking for love renovated in a nostalgic 80s and 90s anime style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pantsu Hunter: Back to the 90s.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

71% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 7 reviews

Corpse Party: Blood Drive is the direct sequel to Corpse Party: Book of Shadows, and is the first game featuring settings and characters rendered in 3D. Platform is PlayStation Vita, released in Japan in July 2014 by 5pb.. The characters are depicted in 3D chibi style, however traditional CG artwork appears during cutscenes, illustrated by Sakuya Kamishiro. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party BLOOD DRIVE.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

92% User Score Based on 246 reviews

TAISHO x ALICE episode 2 is a fairytale visual novel in which you must save your Prince Charming! The game is fully voiced in Japanese (excluding the main character). As you progress through the story, you will be asked to make choices at key points that will lead you to different endings. You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and gu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TAISHO x ALICE episode 2.

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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 983 reviews

"Love is both poison and cure, both knife and remedy." Set in 18th Century France, this is a gothic romance tale about loss, revenge and the different faces of love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cupid.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

99% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Prose & Codes is an indie puzzle game. Decode the wit, wisdom, and wonder of literature's finest works through deceptively simple ciphers. Decode 350 hand-selected excerpts from literary classics both well-known and obscure and get a taste of 7 beloved genres, from nostalgic children's stories to bone-chilling horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prose & Codes.