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ISSUE #53 Cover - Aleta Perez Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight agains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #53.

"Once the roses bloom in full, you won’t be able to return to the human world—" You were saved from a near-fatal traffic accident—by a Demon. But recovery takes two weeks. And you’ll spend every day of it in the Demon’s Realm—surrounded by demons who find your situation far too entertaining. Soon, they begin to close in—each for their own reasons. But one thing ties them together: a Pac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Briar Rose -Demon's Temptation-.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Kenta Nakajima is an ordinary college student, a calm and quiet person who doesn’t stand out in class but has one close friend: Ayaka Minami. Ayaka’s personality is much like his own. Just like him, she is calm and shy – and she shares his hobby playing video games. Thanks to their shared hobby, the two grow ever closer together. Kenta is even able to change classes and be with Ayaka during coll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shy Girl's Makeover.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

ADD TO YOUR WISHLIST About the Game Embark on a mysterious and relaxing adventure alongside the brave Indica Macjones as you search for the fabled Holy Grail. Along your journey, you’ll meet charming furry companions, solve ancient puzzles, and explore hidden, magical locations where secrets are waiting to be uncovered. As the leader of this expedition, you’ll need to study ancient maps, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Adventure Club and the Holy Grail.

WTC : Love's Labour's Lost is the third and final side-story in the "Welcome To... Chichester" visual novel series. This episode concentrates on Grendel's past. The city of Chichester, England was once an unassuming and lawful place. located on the southern tip of England. However, with the arrival of the megalomaniacal Grendel Jinx and her put-upon "friend", this soon c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WTC : Love's Labour's Lost.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

"Date Z" - a captivating mix of high school drama, romance, and mystery. As a transfer student, your challenge is to navigate relationships and secure a date by Friday to survive a deadly virus outbreak. Unravel the hidden secrets. Every choice you make counts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Date Z.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Regina, the heroine of our story, finds herself magically transported to the land of Eroolia, clueless about how to return home. She meets Juli and his companions who are in the middle of a journey to Laarz, a country of cat people. Will she find out how to get back home? Or will she fall in love before that happens? Find out in this game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Fool a Liar King.

An dating sim, rom-com visual novel with character development, love moments, drama and... you're dating an angel girl in secret?! Join the MC's unique love quest of choosing three girls to date, and see how you and chosen girl will grow together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angelic Waves.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

75% User Score Based on 48 reviews

June Pinegar is forced to spend the summer working at her father’s quaint country café, far away from her urban home in New York City. Will romance spark with the dutiful barista or friendship form with the bubbly cashier? Or perhaps she’ll mend the strained relationship between her and her quirky father. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corona Borealis.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Stonewall Penitentiary is an indie murder mystery adventure that is presented in the visual style of graphic novels. It pays tribute to Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None and horror thrillers like Scream and Saw. Discover why you and six others were kidnapped by an unknown captor as you search an eerie prison and solve mind-bending puzzles to determine "whodunit!" Will you survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewall Penitentiary.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

95% User Score Based on 292 reviews

A romantic comedy visual novel/otome game about spells, adventures, penguins and the greatest magic of all: true love! "Love Spell" is the debut project of Great Gretuski Studios LLC, a female-founded, female-run indie game development studio focused on bringing romantic & creative stories to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Spell: Written in the Stars.

In this story-driven SRPG,you play as the manager of the virtual idol group “Alters.” Command five girls wearing specially designed tokusatsu-style hero suits as they battle monsters in a virtual world. Build trust and form deep bonds with them while uncovering the dark secrets of INFI-X—the Big corporation that controls everything through its algorithms……You will lead the girls to save the world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UltraGirl Alters.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Defeat the head of the club with a match-3 game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talent Club: Match 3 Puzzle.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

92% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Help the cute barista Moka-san and goth barista Karina-chan make Milk Milk Coffee the most popular place in Tokyo! Brew coffee in a cozy atmosphere, read guests’ wishes, win the hearts of critics and pretty girls! ☆ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Iced Latte With Your Breast Milk, Please!.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Robin is a college student who has always had a secret interest in being tied up. One day she decides to challenge her roommate and childhood friend, Alicia, to tie her up after they watch a movie featuring a poorly tied damsel in distress. How will their relationships evolve from there? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonds.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

64% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Embark on a captivating odyssey in "DEEPER CREEPER LUST" – where the sea holds secrets, and every choice you make shapes the course of an unforgettable adventure. Are you ready to plunge into the depths of mystery and magic? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEEPER CREEPER LUST.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

76% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Element-174 is an adult sci-fi visual novel where everyday choices can have long lasting effects. In this story-rich and erotic adventure, play as a young man new to a university as he uncovers the secrets of Branchfield and the women he meets there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Element-174 - Part 1.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

83% User Score Based on 227 reviews

Ghost of Tokyo — a choice-driven visual novel about identity, temptation, and unseen power in the heart of the world’s most electrifying city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost of Tokyo.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A playful, 18+ sandbox visual novel: manage chores, flirt, and raise your step-sister’s Lewd Level from teasing to full service—unlocking branching H-scenes, random events, and a spicy gallery as you risk, charm, and seduce your way through two weeks home alone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone With my StepSister.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

77% User Score Based on 301 reviews

A night at your best friend’s house turns into a tempting choice between desire and restraint. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Best Friend's Sister.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 114 reviews

One day, without warning, you become a ghost. You lived an honest life and committed no wrongs, so your soul should surely find peace… right? But the thought of being separated from the one you love is more terrifying than the abyss itself. If you can no longer stay by his side, then you must bring him with you before your soul passes on. Torn between love and obsession, you struggle against fate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decollate Decoration.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

«Lost Infinity» is a non-linear visual novel with thriller elements. Heavy, oppressive atmosphere, bleak landscapes of the future, a sense of longing and alienation, with a small and false ray of hope. The world of dystopia: what is it like, and why did it become this way? It doesn’t matter much. What matters is who we remain within it: biological machines or humans. Here, there is no plac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Infinity.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Hunter is having a very rough week. They've just started a new career as a police officer at the Axon City Police Department, except they've been trained as a conflict de-escalation officer and aren't allowed to carry any weaponry. This has not gone down well with their partner Ember, a fire elemental who usually solves problems by chucking a fireball at it and cleaning up the mess afterwards. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid!.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Don't Get Your Hopes Up is a short interactive comic about housing shortage and horror in architecture.  Based on desperate apartment searches undertaken in 2022 and 2024, and drawing from a half decade of conversations about Amsterdam's housing crisis, the game moves between fiction, documentary, and social commentary. With disquiet and creeping unease, it dismantles the consoling fictions of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Get Your Hopes Up.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

92% User Score Based on 39 reviews

The Fame Game is an interactive full-motion video (FMV) experience where your choices determine the outcome of your Hollywood journey. You play as Jonathan, an everyday guy who suddenly finds himself cast as the leading man in America’s most-watched television drama, right as its famous on-screen couple breaks up in real life. As you rise to stardom, you’ll encounter seven distinct love interests… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fame Game: Welcome to Hollywood.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

A bewitching blue moon, the True Moon, has risen in the sky... and beneath it lies the city of Otsuna. Ryou Hamura is living an average life in Otsuna when one night, he's attacked by dark forces. He's saved just in time by Izumi Kagura, a girl with piercing red eyes who happens to attend his school, Oumidai Academy. Izumi convinces him to work alongside her to defeat the Light Hunters, supern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yoru ga Kuru! -Square of the Moon- Remastered.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Koga Nao never knew his life would take a wild turn when a night out at a college drinking party would result in a messy relationship with Toiro Kirame. Now forced to date her, his life only gets more complicated when his longtime crush, Nobuta Yua, decides to confess to him! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Futamata Renai: Two Times the Trouble.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

You wake up on your favorite beach, your estranged childhood friend standing over you. The last thing you remember is collapsing from the illness that coursed through the world. How did you and your three companions survive? Is there anyone else left? As you struggle to survive, you find many questions left unanswered... It's up to you to uncover the truth. Spend time with the other survivor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Quartet.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

79% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Stir up a fresh take on iconic Disney Villains in this rich visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney Villains Cursed Café.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

KAFKA-ESQUE GIRLHOODMetamorph is a 3D story-driven dating sim with a horror theme, about growing up in a body that quickly becomes foreign to you. You play as a high-school girl who has begun to slowly, but steadily, turn into a twisted cockroach monster. With no signs of being able to reverse it, she sets out to score a date with her crush, all before her grotesque transformation is fully complet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metamorph.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

99% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Have you ever felt like a rabbit with a telephone? Ana is a wartime telephone operator learning how to navigate the world without her dear sister. The beloved game-jam sweetheart is back in remastered form, featuring an overhauled script, new CGs, updated sprites, sounds & music. Incoming callThe job title of switchboard operator used to be respectable, but in this world of progress the ol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Girl.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

83% User Score Based on 53 reviews

PAY 2 WIN is an incremental strategy game about running a game studio. Customize your progression, find epic rewards, and discover clever ways to go infinite, as you're joined by Annie and May, your cute anime-inspired assistants. Your decisions alter your run and affect your story. One thing is certain - to make it in this industry, you'll need strategy, a bit of luck, and resources. Lots and lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pay 2 Win: The World is Mine.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Hikaru sets off for a fun-filled summer vacation at his university's club retreat. However, a sudden fierce storm blows in, causing their boat to drift off course, leading to them being stranded. Will Hikaru be able to make a girlfriend before they manage to escape this predicament? Adventure Game Pixel Art Pure Love Story Conversation Only, No Combat Includes Mini-Games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Island in Summer?.

The Gods of the Red Planet is an immersive sci-fi text adventure where every choice you make shapes the story. As the leader of a special task force, you are sent to investigate strange and mysterious events at the Mars Terraforming Center after contact with it is suddenly lost and the first team sent to investigate has disappeared without a trace. Step into the dark and chaotic atmosphere of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gods of the Red Planet.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

What is Iris Odyssey? Iris Odyssey is a classic text-based adventure game set in modern-day Shibuya. The story follows Fuka, a "girl searching for her brother," and Iris, a "crime investigator with magical powers," as they embark on an adventure filled with heartfelt encounters. The game features choices that players can make, which will unlock new story elements as the narrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iris Odyssey.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

91% User Score Based on 98 reviews

Add in WishList!!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2976870 About the GameExperience a love story full of ups and downs together with an introverted, plain-looking cutie working part-time at your ramen shop.♥ In Kurage Life, you'll play as a guy who takes over his dead father's ramen shop called "Kurage-tei" in order to pay off his debts. In the shop, you meet the plain heroine Mitsuk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kuragei Life.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Fujibayashi Reo is your regular high school student. He would prefer to sleep in than go to class, and he cares more about football than he does about studying for his exams. He’s not the best student, and he’s always getting into arguments with the stern student council president, Sugawara Yuuma. Reo can’t stand Yuuma, and the feeling is mutual. Both boys hate one another — but when Reo discover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Melt a Maiden's Heart.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

Join Discord:About "Avian Enigma""Avian Enigma" is a captivating visual novel set in a world where humanity stands as the last remnant of life. Follow a factory worker's unexpected journey as he rescues a bird, sparking a quirky yet romantic adventure. The arrival of a mysterious girl unveils deeper secrets that will forever change his world.Characters The Young Man A weary wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avian Enigma.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

81% User Score Based on 552 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 3 reviews

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars is a Japanese role-playing video game and a follow-up to Conception: Ore no Kodomo o Undekure!. The player control a student at a high school that doubles as a training facility for demon hunters. The protagonist possesses an extremely high amount of ether in his body, which allows him to conceive Star Children to fight demons by "classmating" with his ot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Kamikaze Lassplanes is a brand new mix of Visual Novel and SHMUP with crucial story-branching decisions that lead to different gameplay and story outcomes, both for war, romance, and the protagonists’ fate. Meet and fall for Alba Trossé and Hannah Brandenburg - charismatic Lassplanes who transform into deadly war planes you pilot. Face the Imperial fleet together in challenging arcade shoot-'em-u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamikaze Lassplanes.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Aster is a talented mage who lives deep in the forest. Awkward and anti-social, he prefers poring over his potions to speaking with other people, and he’s at his happiest when he can conduct his strange magical experiments in peace. Unfortunately for Aster, however, life isn’t that simple. Whilst working on a particularly potent potion, something peculiar happens. A black cat falls from Aster’s ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Confounding Cat is Criminally Cute!.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

96% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Nice soft visual style, soothing lofi soundtrack, Furry Goddess, mysterious plot and funny dialogues. The most relaxing educational game for immersion in Greek mythology. The ship of the Greek hero Odysseus is approaching the mysterious island after many months of wandering at sea. Unexplored forests and temple ruins hold mystical secrets. Odysseus' crew is greeted on the shore by the attracti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Myth.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

96% User Score Based on 150 reviews

Trouble Comes Twice is a bisexual romcom visual novel. The two playable protagonists, twins Hazel and Jace, are twenty-somethings who have never been in a serious relationship before. Like any other not-so-rational person, they decide to turn this into a bet! Whichever twin scores a boyfriend or girlfriend first wins! With four romance options, eight different routes, and 16 endings - Trouble Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trouble Comes Twice.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 102 reviews

The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Radiants.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

81% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Fantasy Visual Novel / Dating Sim that combines enchanting artwork, engaging story and fun mini-games into an unforgettable adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faulty Apprentice.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

87% User Score Based on 6,654 reviews

You just met the famous pop star, Lilypad Lily! Will you help her or hurt her? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lily's Day Off.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

46% User Score Based on 254 reviews

Critic Score 42%Based on 3 reviews

Bell, save a weak female adventurer from a hideous monster in a dungeon, she'll be eternally grateful, and the two of you can get to know each other. Picking up girls is the best part of being an adventurer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 17,029 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Love your worst self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Prom.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

"Feed me, or I'll reap your soul!"And with those ridiculous words, my whole life was turned upside down. Sakuraba Rie, aged nine, is a cynical and grumpy girl who cares little for her fellow classmates, and does not have a single friend.That is, until a self-proclaimed demon from the deepest, darkest pits of Hell suddenly appears in Rie's kitchen and steals a tray of cookies.What will happen betwe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawberry Vinegar.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Welcome to Tara's webshow, the prime choice for all things spooky and fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Told You So!.