Games like Tethered Spirits (Book 1 in the Curse of Shavhalla Series)

They survived, but lost one of their own… With Amar now under the enemy’s control, his loyal friends will stop at nothing to rescue him. To succeed, they must fight inner battles more daunting than even the harshest external challenges. New alliances are forged as former adversaries work toward a common goal, but with Kavora on the brink of war, Kesari, Aleida, and the others face mounting pressu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenant Prince (Book 2 in the Curse of Shavhalla Series).

Even truth may not bring peace…Amar never wanted a war, but thanks to the manipulations of a cunning enemy, he’s found himself right at the center of one. Establishing peace for Kavora is his highest priority, but to achieve this, he’ll have to rally new allies to his cause…a task which could put not only his own life at risk, but the lives of his friends, too.Even vengeance may not heal old wound… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riven Empire (Book 3 in the Curse of Shavhalla Series).

Fading Skies takes you on a vibrant, story-driven journey, rekindling the charm of old school action-adventures. Every corner full of life, personality, secrets, and challenges that keep you moving forward. Join Ryn on her quest to unravel an intricate web of mysteries surrounding the planet's collapse. On your search for answers, traverse a seamless world filled with mystical meadows, haunted mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Skies.

“You all have a critical choice to make. You can choose to be on the right side of history, or you can choose to keep fighting a useless battle that will only result in more destruction and needless death.” After spending more than eight months in prison, former PEACE Project assassin Zira returns to a world vastly different from the one she left after the rebellion. A new Republic now governs Am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivors of PEACE (Book 3 in the Secrets of PEACE series).

In a world where tradition and rebellion collide, where bonds are tested and destinies rewritten, You must forge your own identity and transcend the legacy that binds you. Your journey as a nineteen year old Half-Elf Half-Human unfolds against a backdrop of magic, camaraderie, self-discovery and romance as you unravel the mysteries of your past and set the stage for a future defined not by bloodli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Heir.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This game focuses on exploration and mystery. To provide a more meaningful story experience, it gradually increases the tension. The story unfolds with surreal imagery and environmental details that may not be immediately noticeable at first glance. Keep in mind that there is an unconventional difficulty system. Warning: This game may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other Me.

Find a weapon lost to myth, and Drake can save the world.Find a creature lost to war, and they can save themself.Drake Elýnus was never supposed to be in Tārāmen. They were never supposed to be working for Tārāmen’s royal family. They were never supposed to do the things they’ve done. But Drake hasn’t stood a chance since the day their home was burned to the ground, the boy they loved was executed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veil Us in Gold.

About SweetSome StudioTo stay updated, please follow us on Patreon, X(Twitter) and/or Bluesky, under the same name @SweetSome Studio. Also feel free to Join us on Discord!SweetSome Studio is composed of 3 female developers, dedicated to telling the stories we love through games. If you enjoy this demo, please check out the full game via the link above, ADD TO WISHLIST and FOLLOW. This is incredib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taishō Romance Theater.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

70% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Reflection of Mine is a dark puzzle video game about multiple personality disorder. The entire game takes place in the broken mind of Lilly Witchgan, and the goal is to discover who is real - Lilly herself or one of her many personalities. The plot will tell us about her many minds and how are they fighting each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflection of Mine.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

This 2D narrative adventure weaves a tale of fantasy and Norse mythology with stunning visuals and compelling story. Spread over four different seasonal chapters, follow Estra’s story as she forges a path through this wild world on a journey to uncover the truth about her father’s death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

91% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

The Dark Prophecy is a 2D pixel-art point & click adventure inspired by the best retro games of the 90's. Welcome to a peaceful medieval village, where life is safe and calm. But one fateful night, everything changes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Prophecy.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back. From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam, the creator of Rage in Peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Comes After.

ABOUT THIS GAME A fantastical, hand-drawn adventure!  Will of the Mountainhopper offers a unique blend of mechanics, familliar from the Quest genre of games with an action-oriented and deliberate combat system in real time.  You will be exploring gorgeous mountain ranges and various wild lands with the ultimate goal of delivering The letter - a crucually important document, given to you by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will of the Mountainhopper.

This is a horror visual novel about facing the past and learning to move on from pain and fear.  In the last chapter, Alice just escaped from the intruder chasing her, a man named Jack Thornton. She may scared him off, but there are other problems on the horizon. Not only does she have to move on after the passing of one of her closest allies, she still has to face the truth behind her painful mem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Of Memory ll.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 69 reviews

At nightfall, the sieged city falls. Yaoguai came to massacre. You are nothing but a scholar on the brink of madness, trying to survive alongside a courtesan you met years ago. Experience two intertwined storylines in this sequel to the visual novel "The Hungry Lamb". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City's Fall.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

A romantic visual novel with a touch of fantasy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch of the Ihanashi.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,146 reviews

David Hoover decides to move into a new apartment during a rough time in his life. After some odd occurrences, he decides to ask about the room's former owner, but learns little. So he sets off in search of him, strangely compelled to know more about this man... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crooked Man.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

The Remainder is a dark fantasy story made of psychological puzzles, romance, and the unexpected. The Complete Edition contains acts 1 to 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development

87% User Score Based on 134 reviews

If you love someone, let them go. Unfortunately, you've got to love her first! That's the only way to get rid of Pseudo, the mysterious ghostly woman who has been chained to your leg! A short romantic visual novel from Wilson Taylor, the writer of the critically acclaimed dating sim Animal Lover! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere Girl.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Mamiya is a captivating, dark visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAMIYA.

Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Three Days of Crisis: Exclusive Memories "is a suspenseful love story full dynamic live action interactive video game. The whole game is a process of exploration and puzzle solving, in which you will delve into a complex and mysterious story. Collect clues through interactions with different characters, solve puzzles, and gradually uncover the truth hidden behind them Welcome to join the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to exclusive memory.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The main character "Junya Mizumoto" helps his family's business "Mizumoto-dou" while attending university. His heart is bind to his older brother Takaya, who died last year. "Why did I survive?" One day, he meets a girl. "I wish you're the one who died," she says, before disappearing without telling herself identity. After that, Junya's childhood friend "Chihaya Houjou" comes in with a project … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

A story-driven experience with puzzles about a middle-aged woman trying to make peace with herself. Join her in this dive to her mind and travel through memories and traumas. The unique 2d art style, meticulous sound design and hand-drawn animations bring her to life If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leila.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Return to Two Elk Island anew Dorman, a closeted trans woman, has just finished recovering from a sailing incident that left her bedridden when her grandmother encourages her to start a new career. All the while, she struggles with the expectations her parents left behind - of her as a sailor and as a man. As she begins to settle back into her life, she finds that Two Elk Island isn’t as tranqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless Winds - LGBT Visual Novel.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

A narrative puzzle-adventure game based on Brian Jacques' Redwall™️ book series. Vicious searats are invading the once peaceful Mossflower wood and it's up to the Lilygrove Scout Corps' newest recruit to save the day. Play as Sophia or Liam If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Anthology.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 1,160 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 20 reviews

Why did Emily go missing? What is going on in this world? Why does she suddenly have these strange abilities? A profound story of regeneration and self-discovery. This is a title by Swery, the creator of Deadly Premonition and D4. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

72% User Score Based on 1,546 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 23 reviews

The Town of Light is a psychological adventure told in the first person. The story is set in Italy in the first half of the 20th Century in a place which really existed and has been meticulously reconstructed. Exploring and interacting with the environment you will relive the history of the main character through her confused viewpoint and on the basis of your choices, the story will develop in di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Town of Light.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 814 reviews

Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Treasure: The Great Green.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

75% User Score Based on 667 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

The Path is a psychological horror art game developed by Tale of Tales originally released for the Microsoft Windows operating system on March 18, 2009 in English and Dutch, and later ported to Mac OS X by TransGaming Technologies. It is inspired by several versions of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and by folklore tropes and conventions in general, but set in contemporary times. The play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.

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.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

69% User Score Based on 790 reviews

Through the Woods is a third-person psychological horror game set in a forest on the western shore of Norway about a mother and her missing son. Through dynamic narration, you play the mother's re-telling of the events surrounding her son's disappearance in a setting heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Woods.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 464 reviews

An adventure game about old computers, community, creativity, fandom, gender, and the internet. Alex Cole is a teenage trans girl in 1999 who has yet to figure herself out. She spends much of her free time on the internet, browsing a fan forum for her favorite magical girl show, and chatting with her friends. Join her on her story of self-discovery through friendship and media as she explores her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Little Haven.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

58% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Blue Rose is an interactive ‘visual novel’, following the viewpoint of the female knight Lena as she enters an unknown world deep in the mountains. Lena is a Templar of the Blue Rose, her life dedicated to protecting her home and country, but pulled away from the front lines of the war, Lena finds herself trapped in a secluded, unknown village in the mountains. For the first time she will make her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Rose Reprise.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

81% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 1 reviews

Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will Shar find romance or doom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonheart: The Ice Demon.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

94% User Score Based on 289 reviews

You're a young man named Alex who arrives in the cliffside town of Silverpine. Explore the town's many mysteries and meet its colourful townsfolk, while you grow closer to a kind-hearted local named Jake. Can the two of you save the town from the impending doom brewing inside the mysterious Vault? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Newfound Courage.

Chains of Lukomorye is a narrative-driven action-adventure odyssey set in a world unraveling at the seams.   This haunting third-person shooter explores love, grief, and the thin line between fate and free will.  Play solo or in online co-op as you descend into an alternate post-WWI world where Allied experiments shattered reality itself.  Journey through deserted trenches and enchanted ruin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Lukomorye.

The first action-packed dystopian thriller in the Secrets of PEACE series. Perfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger GamesOpen your eyes. See the truth. Make a choice. After a devastating global war left America in ruins, the authoritarian PEACE Project rose to power, providing safety and stability in exchange for absolute control over citizen’s lives. Raised in the Project since infancy, ass… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of PEACE (Book 1 in the Secrets of PEACE series).

Urban Fantasy/Magical Realism ~ Omnibus ~ Blurb: Enter a world where angels walk among us…      Their light casting long shadows on a world rife with danger, mystery, and sacrifice. In this exclusive omnibus, experience the beginning of the Kalista Chronicles. Kalista, the Daughter of the Devil and Born Angel of Light, Truth, and Justice, must face a fate that is forged by darkness, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil's Daughter, Omnibus.

Foundlings is a story-driven RPG revolving around a journey of maturing, self-discovery and forgiveness. Taking cues from classic SNES RPGs and adding a pinch of branching dialogue and character building, Foundlings seeks to explore new and exciting ways of crafting an RPG experience. After getting arrested on the same night due to performing unsanctioned magical acts, young healer's apprentic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foundlings.

Karma Jump is a third-person, narrative-driven adventure game where players journey through haunting dreamscapes shaped by trauma, guilt, and the desperate hope for redemption. After taking his own life, Bobi awakens not to peace — but to a twisted purgatory. Trapped between life and death, he must confront nightmarish echoes of his past. Guided by the enigmatic Angel of Darkness, Bobi must navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karma Jump.

There lives an Oracle with the power to change the flow of the world written here.    A Novel Both Written and Played: The Oracle is a random dice roller for the gaming platform, Discord, and Ironsworn is a tabletop roleplaying game. And I’m a novelist. What I have created for you is not a novelization of a game, nor is it a creative explanation of a throw of the dice. This is something unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironsworn: The Unspoken Vow.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 253 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 4 reviews

The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince follows the tale of two lonely hearts brought together through a mutal misunderstanding. In it, you control the wolf, disguised as a princess, who guides the blind prince through a perilous forest in search of the witch capable of restoring his sight. The forest is home to a number of hostile creatures intent on ending your journey prematurely, as well as haz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 2,121 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 22 reviews

A narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderstop.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

93% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Latona Research Station has been destroyed by unknown assailants. The only survivor is a young girl who was rescued by the Starship Quicksilver and her renowned captain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 1.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Become the vagabond you always knew you were. Rely on your blade and wits, for little else will save you amidst the cold and unforgiving North! Retrace the steps of your past and rekindle a love once lost. Or try your best to snuff it out—either way, it’s going to burn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai of Hyuga Book 4.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Absinthia is a turn-based RPG that explores themes of love, loss, betrayal and acceptance as four close friends fight to protect their home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absinthia.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

94% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Marnie, a bored goth girl, accidentally stumbles upon a sleeping female knight in the forest. Together, the pair must work to break a centuries-old curse, while romantic feelings between them begin to grow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fairy's Song.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Life.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 206 reviews

Samantha and Lillian are best friends. At least, they were, until everything fell apart. Now, Samantha has a day to repair their relationship — but is it already too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asphyxia.