Games like Sisyphe's Backspace

"Secret Little Haven" is a narrative-driven game set in 1999, following Alex Cole, a teenage trans girl on her journey of self-discovery. Players can explore the early internet using SanctuaryOS, an in-game operating system, and engage in activities such as browsing a fan forum, chatting with friends, and creating content. The game features flashing visuals and addresses themes of parental conflict and gaslighting.

"LoveChoice" is a single-player Romance Role Playing game with an interesting plot, stunning mechanics, and beautiful visuals accompanied by phenomenal music. The game features 3 stories with multiple endings, lovely art, and 17 original BGMs. Despite being on the shorter side, with a playtime of 1.5-2 hours, the game offers a meaningful experience with its focus on thoughtful ideas about love and partnership, and allows for refunds if not satisfied.

The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne is an interactive story about a painfully introverted college student who has to make oatmeal in the communal kitchen of her dorm. The gameplay will challenge you to find the right ways to help Samantha as she embarks on her journey to the other side of her bedroom door.

"Press Any Button" is an arcade-style game that tells the story of A-Eye, an artificial intelligence who creates a video game for fun. The game features a mix of dialogues with A-Eye and playing the game he has created, with a playtime of around an hour. A-Eye hopes to receive feedback on his unique and heartfelt game.

and Roger is an immersive interactive novel that explores unsettling realities through the eyes of a young girl. As she starts her day, she encounters a mysterious stranger in her home, leading to a tense and emotional narrative. The game encourages players to prioritize their well-being when faced with its heavy themes.

"Florence" is a touching and interactive narrative-driven mobile game. Follow the protagonist, Florence, through her romantic journey with a cellist named Krish, as players solve simple puzzles to progress through the game. The game explores themes of love, self-discovery, and communication through its engaging and relatable storyline.

"Emily is Away" is an interactive story game set in a retro chat-client, where players create a screenname and navigate through a branching narrative. The game has been praised for its unique format and comparison to other notable titles such as "Digital: A Love Story" and "Catherine." Players engage in virtual conversations, making choices that impact the storyline, as they explore the relationship between the player character and Emily. The game is now available on Steam and can be found at .

"Depression Quest" is a text-based game that simulates living with depression, presenting players with everyday challenges to manage while dealing with the illness. The game offers multiple endings and features over 150 unique encounters, with available choices and generated content based on the player's depression levels. The audio and visuals also adjust to reflect the player's emotional state, enhancing the immersive experience.

Pleh! is a short psychological horror walking simulator which tells the story of a depressed game developer, his intrusive thoughts and his dark mysterious secrets.

"A Normal Lost Phone" is a narrative investigation game where you explore the contents of a lost phone to discover the intimacies of its previous owner. By searching through texts, emails, and other apps, you uncover the story of a young person's life, their relationships, and the challenges they face. The game provides a unique and immersive way to experience someone else's narrative, allowing players to piece together the fragments of a stranger's life.