Games like The Canon Formula

In Vlad the Impaler, players step into the dark world of historical figure Vlad Dracula, battling supernatural forces while ruling over 15th century Wallachia. As Vlad, players must make strategic decisions to maintain power and protect their people, while satiating a thirst for blood. With a blend of strategy, action, and management, the game offers a unique take on the vampire mythos.

Disco Elysium is a single-player mystery turn-based strategy game with an awesome story. Its wonderfully unique game mechanics, full voice acting, and unprecedented freedom of choice provide countless role-playing opportunities, with beautiful visuals, atmospheric music, and poetic replayability, despite some bugs and heavy advertising. The game also offers new political vision quests and numerous customization options, demonstrating a faithful representation of desktop role-playing.

Quantum Witch is a pixel-art choose-your-own-adventure visual novel where your decisions shape an interconnected story set in the town of Hus. Explore multiple branching paths filled with quirky characters and mysterious events around a strange portal. Each playthrough reveals new outcomes and deepens the narrative experience.

The Necromancer's Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness.

"Sunset" is a narrative-driven first-person exploration game set in 1972 San Bavón, a city in turmoil after a military coup. As housekeeper Angela Burns, you explore the swanky pad of your mysterious employer, Gabriel Ortega, unearthing clues to a rebellious plot against the notorious dictator. The game provides a unique perspective on war, offering insight into the lives of NPCs typically relegated to the sidelines in combat-focused games.

"Seventh Circle" is an urban fantasy visual novel where you enter the world of arena battle mages as a modern-day mage, fresh out of college and ready to prove yourself. Engage in dynamic character routes with a diverse cast of LGBT characters, leading to over two dozen different endings, with options for both romantic and platonic relationships. Uncover a decades-old mystery as you navigate the uptight geniuses’ and hot-headed rivals’ big personalities. Will you join the Trillian?

In "Wanderlust: Transsiberian," embark on a captivating rail journey across Siberia, experiencing stunning landscapes through bespoke photography and rich narratives. Shape your adventure by interacting with the world, forming new acquaintances, or maintaining solitude as you traverse the longest railway line in the world. Immerse yourself in Russia's heart and soul, exploring monumental Moscow and the never-ending birch woods of the east.

"Redshirt" is a single-player comedy role-playing game set on a space station, where you must navigate the world of social networking and politics to gain promotions and achieve your dreams. With plenty of humor, the game pokes fun at science fiction clichés through status updates and messages, while the turn-based gameplay is surprisingly intense as you strive for likes and connections. Despite the lighthearted tone, the game requires a good amount of grinding to progress.

"Some Distant Memory" is a post-apocalyptic game set on Earth, where two colonies, Ares and NOAH, strive for survival. The Professor and Commander Ti, representatives of each colony, uncover reduced-to-rubble Earth's past through ARORA, an artificial intelligence. By exploring artifacts and memories, they reveal a story of love, innovation, and human resilience, ultimately shedding light on humanity's former existence.

In Versus: The Lost Ones, a 123,000-word interactive novel by Zachary Sergi, you play as an interstellar warrior with the power to steal alien abilities and memories. Stranded on planet Versus, you must invade the minds of other captives to survive. Fight in gladiatorial combat, navigate deadly politics, and choose your allegiance in a human-android civil war. With diverse character options, your choices will determine your path and the fate of the galaxy.