Games like The Great Protector

Willow Guard is a dark fantasy RPG where you play as Ghweros, investigating monster attacks in a mysterious village. It features challenging hack-n-slash combat enhanced by deck-building mechanics and choice-driven storytelling. Explore a richly crafted world of uplifted animals, lost gods, and ancient secrets while battling through pixel art environments.

Rains in Heaven is a text-based fantasy romance where you join five companions to save the Valorian Kingdom’s nobles from a mysterious illness. Inspired by NCT Dream’s song, it weaves emotional choices, dark themes, and complex relationships in an unfolding interactive story. The narrative explores love, hardship, and courage amidst turmoil.

In "Softly, Opulent," a dark fantasy romance interactive fiction, you play as a neglected and abused royal sibling, locked away for 18 years and then sent to a foreign kingdom for an arranged marriage. Facing contempt from your new husband and his subjects, you navigate political intrigue, possible war, and mature themes, including abuse, assault, and death. This game is not suitable for those under 17.

In "The Gray Ascendancy," a dark fantasy interactive fiction game, players navigate a world of magic and court intrigue as a mage serving the Gray Regent, whose resolve to prevail over past conflicts and seize control of the Sunken Court drives the narrative. Magic, controlled by the Six Sisters, is a powerful yet feared force, and players must use their magical abilities to help the Gray Regent's cause while also uncovering a deeper story of revenge and self-determination.

"Night in the Woods" is a narrative-driven adventure game where college dropout Mae Borowski returns to her crumbling hometown, Possum Springs, to reconnect with old friends. However, the town and its residents have changed, and strange occurrences hint at something sinister lurking in the woods. The game features point-and-click exploration, dialogue choices, and mini-games, with a focus on story and character development.

"Newfound Courage" is a narrative-driven visual novel game where you play as a barista in a cozy café, navigating through relationships and personal growth. The game features relatable characters, slice-of-life storylines, and choices that impact the protagonist's journey. As the seasons change, so does the café, offering new experiences and chances to form deep connections.

"Journal" is a single-player adventure game with an intriguing story of a young girl's journey facing the responsibilities of childhood. The game features hand-painted splendid graphics, an awesome soundtrack, and tackles the theme of memory reliability. Developed by Richard Perrin, with art and writing by Melissa Royall, it promises a highly emotional and thought-provoking experience.

"The Confines of the Crown" is a visual novel game that follows the story of Prince Luca, who must choose between his duty to the crown and his own desires. The game features multiple endings, depending on the player's choices throughout the story. With a strong focus on politics, drama, and romance, players will explore the complexities of royal life and the consequences of power.

"Fading Hearts" is a visual novel game that follows the story of a young man named Haru with a mysterious power. He crosses paths with a girl named Sakura who has the same ability, and they must navigate their relationships and abilities while uncovering the secrets of their past. The game features multiple endings based on the choices you make throughout the story.

"The Way of Life Free Edition" is a narrative-driven game that explores various life experiences from the perspectives of three characters of different ages. Each experience is conveyed through unique gameplay mechanics, with specific mechanics for each character. The game aims to provide a diverse emotional journey through its captivating and amusing storytelling.