Games like The Bar on the Abyss

A romantic visual novel with a touch of fantasy!

"Elsinore is a single-player simulation game that lets you explore an intriguing story in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet, with a dynamic story engine that reacts to your decisions in real-time. As Ophelia, you're trapped in a time-loop, reliving the same four days again and again, caught in a point-and-click adventure to change the fate of Elsinore Castle's inhabitants. With wonderful game mechanics, amazing music, and highly emotional moments, Elsinore challenges you to prevent a tragic ending."

"The Fernweh Saga: Book One" is a single-player, mystery role-playing text-based game. After the death of your grandfather, you return to your eerie hometown following a tragic house fire in your past. As you reconnect with old friends and uncover dark mysteries, vivid nightmares begin to unfold. Can you find love and reveal the secrets of your hometown before it's too late?

Heartfelt ConnectionsPick My Heart: Chapter 2 continues the romantic adventures of Sota and his encounters with goddesses and mortal friends. This anime-inspired visual novel unfolds in a vibrant modern world where myth and reality blend, leading to humorous, heartfelt, and sometimes challenging moments. Moments of MagicIn Chapter 2, Sota deepens his bonds with various characters, each carrying…

"What Comes After" is a short narrative game that explores themes of love, regrets, and self-acceptance. As you ride a train filled with souls heading to the afterlife, you'll have conversations with a variety of passengers and help the main character, Vivi, find herself. With its heartwarming story, light-hearted tone, and colorful art style, this game is a touching tribute to learning to love oneself.

Mutazione is a narrative-driven adventure game following 15-year-old Kai's journey to a mutated community. She cares for her ailing grandfather and uncovers the town's secrets, rich personal dramas, and supernatural events after a meteor strike caused genetic mutations. Throughout the game, Kai explores, gardens, attends social events, and embarks on a spiritual quest to save the town from a dark force.

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist" is a narrative-driven, life simulation game where your choices shape your character's development. As a teenager on a distant exoplanet, you'll manage resources, form relationships, and face challenges that determine your unique story. Every decision you make contributes to the person you become, offering a deeply personal and replayable experience.

"Uroboros" is a free, choose-your-own-adventure style interactive fiction game set in a fantasy world. As the deity of eternity, players must navigate a conflict between mortals and gods, with their choices impacting the outcome of the story. The game is written in Twine and currently features 50,000 words of code and content.

In "Masquerada: Songs and Shadows," explore a fantasy world inspired by Venetian architecture, where a conflict over magical masks unfolds. As protagonist Cicero Gavar, uncover a conspiracy while navigating political intrigue and moral dilemmas. Utilize a rich real-time combat system, combining tactical choices with the power of elemental masks to defeat adversaries. Engage in a gripping narrative with voice-acted dialogue, featuring the talents of actors like Matthew Mercer and Jennifer Hale.

"1000xRESIST is a single-player Horror Adventure game with an intriguing story, compelling visuals, and an amazing soundtrack. The game combines "big idea" sci-fi and coming-of-age themes, offering a cerebral and emotional experience. As Watcher, you serve humanity 1000 years in the future, fighting a disease spread by an alien occupation."