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Find your friends. Share their strengthA game of moving forward together. Every person resisting has their own story of how they came to be here in this moment. By sharing our stories, we all become stronger. You are not alone.Sondern. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inher… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonder.

Sondern. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you'll never know existed, in which you might appear only … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonder.

Face to Face With SolitudeAlpenglow is a quiet, story-driven experience about stepping away from life — and finding yourself alone with what remains. In a remote mountain cabin, days pass slowly. Light changes. Weather shifts. Memories surface. As mornings warm and nights grow cold, your inner state changes with the world around you. Your choices begin to reveal your past. Live the Days, One Ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpenglow.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 4 reviews

SeaBed is a yuri-themed mystery visual novel told through the perspectives of three separate characters: Mizuno Sachiko, a designer plagued by hallucinations of her past lover; Narasaki Hibiki, Sachiko's friend and a psychiatrist researching the workings of human memories; and Takako, Sachiko's former lover who has been rapidly forgetting her past, including how or why the two women drifted apart … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SeaBed.

Just UpdatedWe're thrilled to announce that our demo has gotten a substantial 3.0 update! This one's big. We're talking a complete character rewrite, 433 on-screen choices, brand-new stat-check mechanics where your decisions can literally make you fail, and 154,500 words of story waiting to wreck you emotionally. Oh, and we added hidden lore. Good luck finding it all. This update came straig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rottenroots.

Help Mr. Dude is an exciting and challenging new game where you play as the titular character stranded on a small island in the middle of the Ohio River. Mr. Dude is in a precarious situation, and it's up to you to guide him to safety. The game is simple, yet addictive; all you have to do is press a key on your keyboard to either help or harm Mr. Dude. As you progress through the game, you'll enc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Help Mr.Dude.

Modyssey is a poetic, artistic VR experience that takes you on a journey through a life cycle. Inspired by ancient mythology, the figure of Demeter—the Greek goddess of fertility and life—and the principles of the Quadrivium (sound, form, and motion), you immerse yourself in a constantly evolving world that uniquely weaves together ancient ideas of harmony, order, and cyclical transformation. A B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modyssey – A Geometric Poem.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Please enjoy my mini-adventure with Becca the bunny! It'll probably only take you around 40 minutes to experience it, but I hope you feel the care and love I put into all the hand-drawn art and original music for this cozy, point-and-click story. StoryBecca has moved to a new town and is attending a new school. On her first day, Becca is having trouble fitting in but learns that her new school is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becca.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 7,656 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 15 reviews

In a world still recovering from catastrophe, Mark Borja and his friends navigate the joys and woes of another year of high school. Wake up in a typical teenage bedroom, practice piano, race to meet homework deadlines, and build (and burn) relationships, as you reminisce about the daily insecurities of high school life. That is, until a fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until Then.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

82% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

Fragments of Him is a narrative game played in the first person. The story revolves around a tragic accident, and the life of the victim and his loved ones before and after the incident. The player plays through the events and the locations as if they were the spirit or intellect of the characters, making decisions and starting actions that progress the story. Through this snapshot of their lives … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments of Him.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

77% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 12 reviews

Enter and explore memories from long ago. Relive moments frozen in time.Hindsight is a narrative exploration game spanning the entirety of a woman’s life, from birth to present day, as she tries to make sense of it all. Revisit her childhood home, sort through personal belongings, and step through windows to memories frozen in time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hindsight.

Hotdog Butcher is a single-player horror experience where you live the routine life of a hotdog vendor by day and face a dark past by night. The story begins in a lively carnival… then drags you through your home, the streets, and into deeper, forgotten places. Prepare orders, mix sauces, and serve your customers. Under the bright, colorful lights everything feels alive… yet something is off an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotdog Butcher.

Echoes of a Dream Echoes of a Dream is a fictional game conceived for Lone Rabbit's OST Composing Jam #7, delving into the subjectivity of reality and the paradox of the dream state. Inspired by Chuang Tzu's philosophical query—whether he was dreaming of the butterfly or the butterfly was dreaming of him—the game blurs the line between reality and imagination, offering a dual gameplay experience … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of a Dream.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

99% User Score Based on 205 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

A point n' click sequel to Perfect Tides about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Tides: Station to Station.

It's the day of the holiday festival! Help with preparations, decorate buildings and cookies, and choose the perfect gift for Chippy's mom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seaberry Holiday.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

81% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journal.

A SINGLE PLAYER NARRATIVE SURVIVAL EXPERIENCE The world didn’t end. It disappeared. I remember the constant sound of machines. Cold lights above my head. A voice calling my name, trying to keep me awake. It was 2025. The last thing I remember is the world as it was back then. Then, silence. When I open my eyes again, something is wrong. No one. No movement. No continuity. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BECOME LIFE.

*Story OverviewElezion is a visual novel about memory, war, and human emotion. The narrative follows two main timelines that connect to several hidden, interwoven periods—including the 1950s, 1990s, 2000s, and a near-future era. Nostalgic textures and futuristic elements coexist, forming a story built from overlapping fragments of memory. Across different eras, war—regardless of its scale or form… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elezion.

Four friends gather under cloudy skies in a forgotten gravesite, united by a shared past and the memory of a man who vanished from their lives a decade ago. His name was Avoir Cafard. All he left behind was a Blue Book, filled with fragments of his past. Avoir lived in the decaying Soviet port city of Tishgorod, a place where sorrow clung to the air and life moved in a slow, unrelenting rhythm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Fool.

Please note that this is an Early Access game, and that the current price is at a discount. It is subject to change after the official release. Thank you for your understanding! “Mere servants we are of the truth… Whirling above the remnants of our past. Struggling to breathe, scraping the flesh from its bone. As the days darken, and the breeze thins in the depths of the void. No wounds to heal, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crún.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Violet’s marriage is falling apart. One night, in a desperate attempt to make things right, she ventures into a mysterious forest, determined to gather the cherished belongings that once brought joy to her husband. But the woods are filled with secrets: a strange will-o’-the-wisp appears again and again, its intent unclear - friend or foe? As Nordic folklore comes to life around her, the line betw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Woods.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Hana's got some skeletons in her closet. For the past few years the hustle and bustle of the city has served as a great distraction, but the time has come for her to view the reality of what happened to her, "with open eyes." In "MINE MEMORY" - a short (~1 hour) yet gripping and dynamic visual novel, we dive deep into the memories and psyche of Hana. We navigate through her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MINE MEMORY.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Story In a quiet English town, Ms. Meadows runs a cozy tea boutique. Once an accomplished journalist, she used her modest savings to open the shop. With no family and a few customers, Ms. Meadows fills her days listening to the stories of those willing to share. Each night, inspired by her encounters at the tea shop, Ms. Meadows writes her latest poem, after the nurse arrives to administer her me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sips and Sonnets.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

97% User Score Based on 795 reviews

"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly uplifting story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wednesdays.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Alex is persuaded by his childhood friends to reconnect on a fun camping trip together. He feels superfluous in the company of students, and his confusion grows when the buddies venture further into the forest. Alex's fears are well-founded, because in the remote wilderness the carefree travelers await something much more sinister than the usual dangers. Enter a nightmare in the dark caves to sav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Under.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

In a world where making love without being in love makes you spontaneously combust, the person you love most may be the one who burns you in Fires at Midnight – a cinematic and interactive visual novel about a couple who struggles to stay together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fires At Midnight.

Elizabeth is a decryption leisure game.The protagonist is a young man who has just stepped into the society, shuttling through the picture frame in search of freedom and love.The game screen is fresh and lovely, each level has rich puzzles waiting for players to solve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elizabeth.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 383 reviews

A collection of several stories that are prequels to The House in Fata Morgana. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 388 reviews

Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Story Beside.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

97% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A free hour long melancholy, point-and-click narrative mystery set in the bible belt of Sweden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

81% User Score Based on 3,395 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 6 reviews

Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it. Gameplay is inspired by point-and-click adventure games (like the classic Monkey Island or King's Quest series, or more recently Telltale's Walking Dead series), but focused on characterization, atmosphere and storytelling rather than clever puzzles … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kentucky Route Zero.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

88% User Score Based on 143 reviews

Fate of Kai is a new kind of adventure. Explore different storylines, solve complex puzzles, travel through time and manipulate characters ideas to help Kai reach the castle. The game is set in a magical illustrated book, which you will have to master to reach the end of the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate of Kai.

Welcome To Your New Life In the near future, Earth Online (E-ON) is the world’s most popular social media metaverse. Users are able to log in with their verified E-ON headsets and Be Who They Really Are. Spend your entire day in E-ON- attending business meetings and working “on-site” in Business Zones, or hanging out with friends across Casual Zones built by other E-ON users. The fun doesn’t end … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to E-ON.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

94% User Score Based on 132 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 18 reviews

Wayward Strand is a heartfelt interactive story, told in a unique and curious way. Play as Casey Beaumaris - intrepid teenage journalist - as she visits an airborne hospital for the first time. Uncover the airship's mysteries, and explore the lives of its inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward Strand.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

Taking place years before the events of Tails Noir, Tails Noir Preludes is a narrative game following four characters through formative moments of change, circumstance, and consequences in life and told through a series of interactive vignettes. Your choices are what’s most important – what traits are you bringing with you in your story, and what is the impact you make on the characters around yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails Noir Preludes.

"Tell me, do you sleep enough, Mr. Doe? The police never sleeps." © Thorns: Police never sleeps is a kinetic visual novel that tells the tragic story of a young police officer. Ocean 17 is a city that makes no exceptions. It doesn't care how much money, friends or abilities you have. This is a city that is always ready to move forward towards a bright future, destroying and diges… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thorns: Police never sleeps.

About: Can a poisonous path lead you to a new life? Can a broken bond be mended? Perhaps the bad guys aren't as bad as you think, and the heroes aren't as good as they seem. You think you know your closest friends, but the person you know as your enemy may be your savior. Story: Rinako Kurosawa had no idea that the evening she wanted to surprise her family would be a night t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poisoned Path.

Tell me, Jupiter, where are we going? Mercurius Blue: ReCollection Lost memories. A dead network. One girl stands between the past and what comes next. A cyberpunk adventure RPG from the 2000s indie scene returns in full HD. Preserving its original atmosphere and beautiful soundtrack, Mercurius Blue is reborn for the modern era. ■ Story: A Decaying World and 1-bit Diving The girl … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercurius Blue: ReCollection.

☕ About the Game Welcome to Coffee Coffin — a traveling café that exists only in the whispers of wandering souls. On this dim, misty road, the dead come to you carrying stories they never finished, regrets no one remembers, and obsessions buried too deep to fade. As the Farewell Barista, your task is to listen, understand, and brew a cup of coffee that can finally let their soul rest. ️ ✦ 7 Sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Coffin.

Are you bored? Don`t know what to play? Got a few bucks? Don`t throw your money away on stupid shit, come buy our stupid shit instead. Welcome to Dopeville, Population: 36 + 1. Have you ever had the urge to throw shit at your neighbors house? Or simply break into their home, steal some panties, take a shit on their table and barricade yourself with pillows? Well you are in luck friend, you have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dank Prank: Dopeville.

When you are staring at the stars, the stars are also staring at you.   Tide of Lone Stars is an ADV / AVG with conventional gameplay and unconventional apocalyptic sci-fi narration. As the disabled girl living outside the walls, Blanka, you will meet a strange man, Adrian. An amazing adventure of "Love, Rebirth and Death" is about to begin. Climate deterioration, famine, wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide of Lone Stars-孤星之潮-.

30 Days: A Sobriety Simulator is a deeply resonant cyberpunk visual novel / life sim that puts you in the shoes of a recovering addict during their first 30 days of sobriety, struggling to rebuild their life, reconnect with their community, and avoid relapsing. “Stardust” is a drug that makes many promises: an escape from stress and trauma, relaxation, and a feeling of being more than just “part o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Days: A Sobriety Simulator.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

98% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Buzz“I truly believe that Fishbowl will be one of the best indie games of its year when it launches” - Gaming Bible “It’s a heartwarming story that is helped by some great writing, bringing the seemingly small and simple world to life” - Kotaku “Fishbowl looks to be an emotional story of loss, loneliness and finding the joy of life through it all” - Video Games are Good About the GameTwenty-on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishbowl.

------Background------- Introduction: Liancheng, a city that 'lives' on the Xiangjiang River, may not be regarded as an ambitious place, but it is definitely very livable. Here, we can wake up leisurely and then go to work or school; we can wander into the alleys during snack time to find some sweet fried dough sticks paired with a bowl of sweet wine for only 5 yuan; we can spend our leisure time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 世界之外的愚人船.

Create a New YouBegin each life with a blank slate or lean into the legacy of your past selves. Use a deep character creation system to define your look, your personality, and your starting traits. Whether you’re a fashion-forward influencer, a brooding poet with a past, or a time-traveling rockstar, each life is an opportunity to reinvent yourself. Over time, heirlooms, memories, and story paths… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Lives.

### Echoes of Olympus   > A lesser god by name. Not by strength. > Summoned by Olympus to serve in a war most gods still pretend doesn’t exist. When the rebellion rose from the ashes of temples and broken prayers, Zeus sent you to the front.   They called it a mission. A sacred duty.   But the deeper you sink into the war, the more that story begins to shift. And somewhere between divine or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Olympus.

Welcome to the Soul Containers program!Nicolas life seemed perfect - his own house, a fiancée and a well-paying job. One day changed everything. His fiancée vanishes without a trace, and the only clue is a game that should never have existed... The moment you open your eyes, you feel a sense of unease. The daily wake-up in Evelyn's warm embrace is replaced by a cold sense of loneliness. Not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Containers.

Sebastian is a janitor in a nursing home, but in a world of drugs and mysteries, his reality unravels. Under Dr. Malverick's watch, his ordinary life twists into strange experiments, missing patients, and inner turmoil. What is real? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysium.

◆ About the Game: A coming-of-age tale of a girl bound by fateYears after the revolution, the newly founded nation of Kikoku—born from the ruins of a fallen dynasty—remains mired in unrest. At the center of the chaos lurks Hiseido, a secret organization operating from deep within the imperial capital. From intelligence gathering to assassination, Hiseido manipulates the fate of the nation from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dagger of Hisei.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

A Journey into Madness and SurvivalLittle Lighthouse of Horror is an atmospheric psychological horror game inspired by the eerie 1900 legend of the Flannan Isles. As the lighthouse keeper, you must maintain the light while confronting growing unease and unexplained phenomena. With isolation creeping in, your sanity will be pushed to the limit. Surviving the LighthouseSurvival depends on balancing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Lighthouse of Horror.