Games like That Bitter Sting (ebook) by Mel Polk

Duncaster is ruled by a king who despises magic. Anyone with latent talent is consigned to the Brotherhood of Righteous Light, where they are raised to be weapons for the kingdom. Freedom isn’t an option for mages. After discovering his first wife–and, by extension, the crown prince–harbored magical talent, King Sten sent the church to eradicate any House with a trace of magic–human, fae, dem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trow of Duncaster: Demon Thief book 1 (ebook) by Mel Polk.

In the kingdom of Iskrendour, magic is anathema. Only the Crows are permitted their engineered shape-shifting—and only then, for the good of the kingdom, where they act as spies and assassins for the Crown. As a Crow, Fenn has been taught her life holds no meaning outside of service to the king. When he sends her and Bastien, the surly, devilishly handsome scout who owes her a life debt, o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bones of the Gods: BotG 1 (ebook) by Mel Polk.

Knox Blue's life has lapsed into stagnation. The cases he's been assigned lately as a private investigator have been dull and predictable. Arguably, the only interesting thing he has going for him is that his magic is on the fritz and beginning to take a toll on his physical health--not really the sort of excitement he'd prefer. When he's handed a case for a rival coven, Knox can't help bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Ones (ebook) by Mel Polk.

After the chaos wrought at the cathedral of the Brotherhood of Righteous Light, Valentine and Connor have all but gone into hiding. Between the increased guard presence and Nessa’s capture, the city and its future are shrouded in uncertainty. Together, they must face an enemy from Connor’s worst nightmares, seek aid from unlikely allies, and see each of their plans to fruition–all while r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kostya the Fallen Star: Demon Thief book 2 (ebook) by Mel Polk.

It’s been nearly ten years since Quade last heard from Victor, his childhood friend and eventual lover. Resigned to a life of work and drudgery, the last thing Quade could have anticipated was an ominous summons from Victor to attend him at his home, Suriyel. With little thought to the consequences of his actions, Quade makes immediate plans to leave the city. After all, no matter the time or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beautiful Undone (ebook) by Mel Polk.

Weston Grey is many things—a touch-starved fox-shifter, the fourth son of a viscount, a hopeless romantic, and a librarian in need of a job. He has been avoiding his home and his father’s expectations by traveling abroad for the past seven years, but now that he’s returned to Kestrel, the future he’s been dreading is closing in on him. Either he must find a job by the end of the month, or his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slight Foxing Around the Edges (ebook) by Mel Polk.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

93% User Score Based on 100 reviews

VERSION 1.1.0 Now available This Is Forever is an atmospheric symbolic game, in which you explore a relaxing world while uncovering clues by finding missing memories in the form of personal... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Forever.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

◆ Gothic Cyber Style, Fantasy RPG Adventure! ◆In this world, ruled by the High Vampire, Dacrima, humanity has been reduced to subjugated weaklings, forced to cling to life in the dark corners. The vampire hunter Melfi, who betrayed her own bloodline to hunt her kin, and her human partner Shizuma, step into the Holy City to defeat Queen Dacrima. However, waiting for them there is Gustav, Melfi'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MELFIAS －Azure and Crimson Verge－.

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.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

74% User Score Based on 177 reviews

This is an isolated town, a town of memories that have been forgotten by the people. However, this small town has not been quiet and peaceful since the murders began. Old memories have been awoken by the tragedy that began this summer, People are being forced to face the difference between illusion and reality. These people sometimes escape their daily lives in dreams of the ruin and rebirth, Only… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notch - The Innocent LunA: Eclipsed SinnerS.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

45% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Roadmap About the GameBEFORE YOU BUY: Please note that this game is in Early Access and it will possibly have some bugs that may affect the gameplay. Nendhir, a mysterious and savage world filled with conquest and magic, where the two factions; Valfalk and Morsath battle for dominance over the vast lands and continents. Valfalk, a union between the vikings of Hjyndall and the barbarian… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Past Fate.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Step into the shoes of an aspiring adventurer and delve into a perilous dungeon alongside Matilda, a beautiful elf with a secret, exploring and deepening your bond through shared trials and bonding moments. Embark on a 30-day expedition through a 30-floor dungeon, where each level presents randomized events and challenges, and strengthen Matilda by exploring and engaging in friendly interactions.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventuring With Matilda!.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Play as a charming barista, brew magical coffee, and build spicy connections with quirky customers like a bunny cop, a demon writer, and a wild elf. Save your coffee shop and uncover love, secrets, and temptation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sex & Coffee.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Summer vacation is finally here, and the next few weeks promise to be anything but uneventful! Natsu has just 30 days to acclimate to life in the countryside, help the locals face their demons, find that special someone, and gain the self-confidence to return home with his head held high! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natsu no Sagashimono: What We Found That Summer.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

66% User Score Based on 77 reviews

Your life is a peaceful one. Each day, you work alongside your (otherwise?) all-female workforce in the pursuit of creating otome games. Will you complete your life with a cute girlfriend? Will you be doomed to a life of normalcy? Or...? Find out in this (mostly...?) normal visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Lovely Escape.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 230 reviews

SoulSet is a Mystery/Romance Visual Novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with 5 other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SoulSet.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

63% User Score Based on 64 reviews

A psychological horror game and visual novel that will test your morality, your ability to adapt, and your willpower to remain sane under pressure... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remember, Remember.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

76% User Score Based on 6,067 reviews

In Talisman Digital Edition, there are 58 characters a player can control, from the heroic Warrior to the powerful Sorceress. In this perilous adventure, players battle it out to journey across a dangerous land and be the first to claim the Crown of Command, a magical artefact with the power to destroy all rivals and make the bearer the true ruler of the kingdom. On your travels, you will need str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talisman.

Seeking shelter from the scorching heat in the nearest convenience store seemed like a great idea. And here is the result: a locked door, an unfamiliar interior, and... her. Petite, with short black hair, in a simple t-shirt and jeans, but with a gaze that sends shivers down your spine "Well, hello there, boy. Ingratitude has never done anyone any good. I could have just taken something from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I want to run away from my goth mommy... or do I?.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

72% User Score Based on 46 reviews

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "EXIT LUST". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Lust.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

86% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Marisa has lost all her fortune in 'Kappachinko', now she must fight other residents in Gensokyo to repay the debt she owes Reimu! Collect various items and skills, build your construct strategically, then head towards powerful opponents! She may even encounter a mysterious being in the end… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Witch's Night Market.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

78% User Score Based on 64 reviews

A brutal Action RPG in pure Sword & Sorcery style. Lead King Xodan and the Oracle Queen Yanah in their desperate quest to save their people and free their daughter Sharyn from Zordax the Inhuman. Live an epic Sword & Sorcery tale inspired by the fantasy classics of the 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Barbarians Chronicles.

Many see only chaos in the frontier peninsula of Briaria, you see opportunity. Guilds of Greybrook is a narrative driven management simulator where your choices matter. It won't be easy; hire adventurers, choose sides and put your stamp on the face of history. Else you be forgotten entirely. Credits -  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilds of Greybrook.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D action game, with multiple playable characters that play like entirely different games! Complete Contracts and collect power-ups that strengthen you immensely, all culminating in massive boss fights! With inspiration from flash cartoons/games of the 2000s, the visuals are hand-animated with a sharp and bold style. Taking on Contracts will have y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contract Rush DX.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 3,444 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

99% User Score Based on 178 reviews

Written by the prolific author "Alissyn Rievegh" in her early 20's, "Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell" (Mhakna for short) was her foray into the children's novel genre and has been a hit classic in the Alliance ever since it's initial release. Now, the first time ever, the original text has been translated into Japanese and English and art, fully restored by ALICE IN DISSONANCE and Sekai Project. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

81% User Score Based on 64 reviews

When a world is overwhelmed by new monsters, it's up to a single apprentice adventurer to set out on a quest and bring peace back to the land in this JRPG with fully animated combat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:BF.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

76% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Would you get along with your game character? Do you think you would get along? Would you like each other? Or would you not stand the sight of each other? Find out in this visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celestial Crossing.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

76% User Score Based on 212 reviews

Star Sky is a game about a man taking a midnight stroll. You take the same road as many times as you want, each time hopefully unlocking new encounters. Can you unlock the mysteries of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Sky.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

An otherworldly town and the people who occupy it... It feels as if time doesn't pass here. This is the story of Olive Village, and the people who make it special. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Butterfly in the District of Dreams.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

90% User Score Based on 588 reviews

A short story-based SRPG about two men who will eventually come to love each other. Now updated with added dialogue, new characters, different choices to make and multiple endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Gay Love Story About Gay Love.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

61% User Score Based on 44 reviews

With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Princess' Heart.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

48% User Score Based on 61 reviews

DreamScapes Dimensions is a free to play, medieval fantasy, Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game. The game is under constant development by a single indie hobbyist developer, and is in early access. Feature development is guided by player suggestions, so get involved and influence the games evolution. If you want to contribute to the games development with your code or art skills, get in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreamScapes Dimensions.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The Fox in the Forest is a competitive trick-taking card game for 2 players. Play 13 cards each round to win tricks, and score points depending on how many tricks you win. The player with the most points at the end wins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fox in the Forest.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

77% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Radiant One is art. It makes you think about the meaning of human existence in today's rapidly changing world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radiant One.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

The Sacred Tears True is a doujin RPG that blends the best of the JRPG genre with innovative and fun game elements, plus high quality art and music in one honest-to-goodness gem of a game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sacred Tears TRUE.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

44% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Inspired by classic visual novels such as Fate/Stay Night, Episicava is an action/adventure story following Arin Arlento and his female companions as they navigate their world’s treacherous dangers and wonderful sights, constantly under the pressure of a greater evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Episicava: Vol. 1.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Taisho x Alice: Episode 3 is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TAISHO x ALICE episode 3.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere

43% User Score Based on 848 reviews

New kind of adventure is a 3D adventure game with RPG elements. Mary hides in a wardrobe after her parents had a fight. She falls asleep. When Mary awakes, she discovers that she is in a beautiful, magical world with giant strawberries and magical druids! With her new friend Aquarius, Mary must find a way back to the real world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New kind of adventure.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

90% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Otome visual novel. Margaret Dawson is girl dreaming to become full-fledged archaeologist. Together with her father she departs to the excavations of mysterious tomb in Egypt, but there she faces some oddities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These nights in Cairo.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

57% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Soul at Stake is an oriental-themed 1v4 surviving horror game. There once was an luring urban myth saying that if one can win the game would gain countless money, and his/her destiny would instantly change to become the mightiest overnight. All the participants need only one stake——their souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul at Stake.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

89% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Cohabitation with a naive succubus?! In this love-adventure game set in Akihabara, you can enjoy the sweetly thrilling and slightly naughty day-to-day life with an innocent succubus! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TroubleDays.

After a year of bad dates, failed job applications, and dating apps that seem to attract only the worst kind of men, you've nearly given up on finding the love story you've always written about. One drunken night, you decide to write the man of your dreams into your notebook, every detail of him crafted to your desires. The next day, he becomes a reality. As you fall for the impossibly perfe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affictionate.

This game contains explicit content. Welcome to The Iterrian Tribulations and thank you for taking the time to check it out! This will be a supernatural romance game with multiple horror elements as well as a world that is a mesh of modern and old, alongside magical elements. As this has horror elements, some subject matter within The Iterrian Tribulations may be disturbing, so please be aware.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Iterrian Tribulations.

The Shattered Elements Arena is a controller based top-down 2D physics action game for 1-4 players. Test if your squad of mages can maneuver through four zones of dangerous encounters with the Jurisdiction inside an Arena the Wise Witch has deviously devised in order to train the Defiance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shattered Elements Arena.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

88% User Score Based on 169 reviews

Sinners Landing is an adult-themed, romance-based, dungeon crawling RPG with a card-style battle mechanic. Explore dungeons, slay monsters, get loot, and romance the women of the local town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinners Landing.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Hex is a sexy RPG for adults♥! You play as a lowly succubus who has managed to possess the body of a powerful mage. However, the body’s former soul still clings to the vessel, threatening to bend you to her will instead. Oh, and thanks to being a succubus, you have to sleep around to regenerate MP♪! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex: Becoming a Succubus.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 222 reviews

a healing game. let's grow together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astra's Garden.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

77% User Score Based on 166 reviews

You’re the new boss in this family, and the queens aren’t hiding their desires. With every meeting there’s less and less clothing, fewer rules and more of what stays only between you behind closed doors. Start relationships and prove you’re worthy of their loyalty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mafia Queens.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

39% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Your choices shape the story, deepening relationships and unlocking romantic paths. Experience a vibrant fantasy world brought to life with stunning hand-drawn monochrome art and a blend of adventure and dating sim mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flirting With Girls in Fantasy World.