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A Kingdom of Soil is a pixel-art RPG set on a contested medieval frontier. Farm, hunt, and forge to survive; manage your tavern and sway allies; plot in shadows or confront rivals in the open. Every choice shapes the legend you leave behind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Kingdom of Soil.

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.

The moment Pandora's Box was opened, calamities swept across the world like a tidal wave. Pain, jealousy, disease, and greed plagued humanity, casting it into endless despair. Yet, legend speaks of a flame of hope buried deep within an ancient temple—constructed by the gods to seal the forces of destiny. For centuries, no one has dared to set foot in this cursed place. Fragmented whispers warn tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TheSacredFlame.

Meet Sia, the Curious SorceressBy day, Sia is a diligent sorceress scholar with a quiet smile and careful manners. But beneath her shy exterior is a dangerous fascination with the magic proper mages refuse to study. Hidden deep in the library, she discovers a forbidden grimoire filled with pleasure spells, secret rituals, and taboos meant to remain untouched. Sia knows she should close the book. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Sorceress: Grimoire of Sex.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars.

The Last Home: Curse of Lanna is an FMV (Full Motion Video) horror game that takes players deep into the mysterious land of Lanna, where supernatural tales and dark secrets await. Presented through realistic cinematic footage in stunning 4K resolution, with immersive sound design, the game delivers a terrifying experience that feels like stepping into a horror film. What makes the game trul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Home : Curse of Lanna.

A short mystery and psychological visual novel. Hook in to a state-of-the-art gaming machine capable of creating whole virtual experiences based on your imagination. You have received an invitation to the exclusive Fantasia playtesting session.   A whole-consciousness immersion technology that doesn't just bring you the game, but brings you INTO the game. A group of seven distinguished lumina… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butterfly Dreams.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

This is not just a text quest, but a real journey into the depths of yourself, an atmospheric immersion in the night city, soaked with rain, melancholy and the mysterious whispering of destinies. You are not just a reader, but the creator of your own story, a composer whose decisions are the chords that form the unique melody of fate. Imagine: outside the window the rain is pouring continuous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Одиночество Скуфа.

Advancing Wall Of Doom: A level (or segment thereof) in which the player must make rapid progress to outrun a giant threat. (TV Tropes) This is a playable prototype for another game I'd like to make some day. Space: Jump Arrows: Move Backspace: Restart Created by puremrz Music by Juhani Junkala Nonsensical backstory: "Long before the dawn of human civilization, the Earth was governed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advancing Wall Of Doom!.

ABOUT THE GAMEThis game is an atmosphere-driven medieval tavern simulation built around narrative and dialogue-based choices. Located at the crossroads of desolate roads, your tavern only welcomes guests at night. When daylight fades, your door is knocked uponand you can never be certain who stands on the other side. Each night, different kinds of visitors arrive: travelers, merchants, poets, wri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Winter: I Am Not an Animal.

From the hidden pages of Jurnal Risa comes a visual novel where the boundary between the living and the unseen begins to blur. Step into Jurnal Risa's world where each shadow holds a story, and every whisper leads you deeper into the unknown. Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa crew, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny.

Once, the elements wove life into the heart of the world. Fire kindled hearths, earth cradled life, light guided the lost, wind whispered through open fields, water nurtured lands, and darkness offered gentle rest beneath a tranquil sky. Together, they forged the Covenant, a sacred harmony that no mortal hand could break. But with the Shattering, that harmony was undone, and the world fell into si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to APOCALYPSE RISES.

This is a visual novel.Plot SummaryAfter a great war more than a decade ago, the entire European continent was left in ruins, with countless sectors in need of revitalization. While the technological revolution spurred rapid global development, some countries found themselves engulfed in unrest and turmoil. In the heart of the shattered Apennine Peninsula lies Florence, where ancient buildings a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salvation:Immortale.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

83% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

61% User Score Based on 421 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Purrfect Date is a cross between a Visual Novel, a Dating Sim, and a dark British comedy. You, a human, will get to date cats and uncover the dark secrets of the mysterious Cat Island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purrfect Date.

Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

Transcript of the Story For many years, I labored beside him, he with crucibles and I with brushes, each striving oft craft of a perfect work. His hands blackened with the stain of failed alchemy, moved with a grace most strange, as though guided by forces unseen. He spoke little else save for the Philosopher's Stone, of metals to gold, and of secrets whispered by the heavens themselves. Yet al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transmuting the digital soul (Student Project).

Childukhtaron is a click-and-read visual novel. You are a young gentleman who, following a fortune that fell from the sky, steps into a stone valley wrapped in an ancient curse — and uncovers the truth behind the legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 奇尔杜克塔伦山谷 CHILDUHTARON.

Special Edition Follow the page on Kickstarter website to get notified when it goes live and get access to many exclusive rewards such as devs previews, beta builds, artbook and more! About the GameThe creators of Astral Ascent and Dark Devotion presents: A new top-down action-RPG, brought to life through beautiful hand-drawn pixel art, packed with epic, intense combat. Immerse yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Fates.

Divine Omen is a narrative-driven, lore-rich, psychological horror fantasy visual novel with investigative point-and-click gameplay. Explore an interactive, lore-rich world where even the most innocuous choices can seal the fates of your companions. The messages in Avan's dreams serve as your guide.  Avan's fortitude wanes each day as the voice grows louder, crueler, impossible to drown. The ni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Omen.

PRESENTATIONThe Earthen Reign is a 2D fantasy old-school RPG in the vein of Vagrant Hearts and the old classics. Long ago, a dying world forced mankind to flee beneath the surface, forging a new civilization in the depths — the Earthen Reign. Now, generations later, the time has come to reclaim the surface. As Lyra, eldest of three royal sisters, prepares to ascend the throne, hope stirs for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Earthen Reign.

"Frozen Voices" is  an interactive atmospheric experience about isolation, loneliness and the quiet erosion of individuality. You find yourself in a late Soviet-era courtyard, frozen in time, where the world is stripped of color and life. The silence is heavy, broken only by the distant echoes of a past that refuses to fully disappear. Graffiti-covered walls murmur lost thoughts, remnants of voice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Voices.

STORYEmbark on a mystical quest that blends Slavic folklore with arcane witchcraft to uncover the truth behind a vanished village. Investigate supernatural clues, confront hidden forces and harness your powers as a novice witch to rescue those lost to the shadows. But be warned: some secrets are better left undiscovered. FEATURES Immersive Slavic Folklore Explore a narrative steeped in Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch’s Gaze - The Vanishing Village.

Welcome to Anomaly—a game of deception, strategy, and dark fantasy where the line between human and monster is razor-thin . As the Gatekeeper, you are the first—and only—line of defense. Phantom Hollow is a city shrouded in mystery, an ancient haven where supernatural beings thrive, and no human has ever been allowed to set foot. But times have changed. Humans, desperate and determined, have star… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly.

"There are things better left unknown" — The hidden paranormal horror ADV by ImCyan, creator of "Tsugunohi", is now on Steam. Detective Teru and his sister Luna investigate cases in spirits' dream worlds. Enjoy mystery, comedy, and horror across 9 episodes and 10+ hours of content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shikiyoku: Teru Yumemi in the Nightmare.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

《Inner Scales 1:Choice》is a first-person FMV. Set in a sealed cage. It pushes survival, humanity, emotion and moral dilemmas to the extreme. You will face surveillance, cages, and the fates of eight trapped women—every choice you make decides life and death for others and yourself. BackstoryZhang Cheng, a new office worker, accepts a mysterious out-of-town assignment to secure his permanent po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inner Scales 1:Choice.

Awaken your magic and break an ancient curse at a secret school of sorcery! What mysteries will you uncover at this crossroads between realms? A text-based fantasy novel, 280,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of the Golden Mask.

You play whose family was executed under the orders of a ruthless king Through years of cunning strategy and dangerous alliances, you lead a rebellion and seize the throne for yourself. But the crown is no sanctuary. Years later, just as you begin to rebuild the realm an assassin’s blade finds you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ThroneBreaker.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

97% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Critic Score 97%Based on 7 reviews

When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? In that final moment, if you could accompany souls wandering between life and death, what words would you choose to share with them? Schrödinger’s Call gently unfolds a picture-book-like world. It speaks softly to your heart, helping you notice what truly matters, once more. Through the lingering regrets of others, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schrödinger's Call.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

"Is there a dead body who'd like to be buried in me?" This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he's an ancient tomb! As Kofun, interact with all sorts of characters and objects. Gain points and spend them on new skills and hints to show Kofun a world of new experiences! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body.

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.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

STORY Day after day, Aki suffers from constant misfortunes. Her classmate Mitsuki is convinced that all the trouble is caused by a curse. And she knows how to stop it. However, Aki doesn't get a chance to ask her for details: Mitsuki mysteriously dies. Rumor has her death is the fault of some girl. In an attempt to understand what has happened, Aki decides to perform a dark ritual called "Posthumo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graces: Posthumous Wish.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 151 reviews

You're curled up in front of the fire reading a folk tale on a cold winter's night. Something about it seems so familiar. Have you read this before? Explore a cosy and mysterious fantasy universe inspired by fairy tales. The old kind of fairy tales, strange and wild, before the edges were sanded off. Warm and comforting, but with parts you don't quite understand, and you don't know if you want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Thief, the Witch, the Toad, and the Mushroom..

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 75,297 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

Life Is Strange is an award-winning game where your choices impact the story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life is Strange.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 84 reviews

"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adabana Odd Tales.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

95% User Score Based on 130 reviews

A visual novel with multiple endings set in a fantasy world. "Enigma is a mystery visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENIGMA:.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Set in a distant future world, this is a unique first person shooter/platform/puzzle game where you need to find out why all the debris is falling and save your world from destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Fall Down.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews

A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 18,415 reviews

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the family members themselves. The only constants are that each is played from a first-person perspe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Remains of Edith Finch.

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.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 64 reviews

A short somber game about exploring a forgotten town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No One is Here.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 266 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Welcome to Elk is a biographical adventure set on an island like no other, where every character you encounter has a story to tell. From the weird and wonderful to the dark and desperate, all the tales told on Elk are based on true stories of life on the road less traveled. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Elk.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 3,613 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 16 reviews

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure game within a magical storybook. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka. Explore the town to find word charms. Use your charms to change the course of fate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beacon Pines.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 930 reviews

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 39 Steps.

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.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

"Stand by you" is a visual novel that you can play it about three-five hours with no choices. Only him and her in the ruined world. He goes on a journey to live with the girl who keeps to die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Together We Live.

Chronoscript: The Endless End is an exploration-based action-adventure game where you, an editor trapped within a manuscript, must unravel a thousand-year story that writes itself beyond its endacross 2D pages and a 3D manor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronoscript: The Endless End.

Trapped Together is a co-op puzzle game about two friends on the brink of financial ruin who accept a mysterious offer: participate in the Neural Link Interface Experiment. Promising a “perfect body” and a safe test environment, the experiment quickly reveals its true nature. The participants are forced in robotic bodies and send through a series of extreme, high-stakes puzzle trials designed to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped Together.

Lead a tribe of survivors, rediscover ancient technology, manage wasteland settlements and wage wars of conquest and political struggle in Afterworld, an original post-apocalyptic survival grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio, the creators of Crusader Kings III and Hearts of Iron IV. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterworld.