Games like THE LOVELESS LORD OF NOTHING BUT THE CRADLE

TW:  guns, violence, gore, death, trauma, grief, cannibalism, suicide ARTIST STATEMENT (particularly for those new to my brand of games): i was inspired to make this game in the 4hr window for ectocomp 2023 - la petite mort which requires you to make a game in a limited timeframe. this is what i ended up with.  if you are familliar with my work, then you will recognize many of the names, particul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THAT WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM RESURRECTION.

Fading is an interactive fiction game series being made in Sugarcube. It is a dark adult fantasy that will focus on the dark side of the truth and the line between what is morally right and wrong. In this series, you will learn about lies, truths, and what it means to ultimately be alive. Legend of a Savior is rated 18+. Content Warnings: Language, violence, death, parental abuse, blood and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading.

Legend of a Savior is an interactive fiction game series being made in Sugarcube. It is a dark adult fantasy that will focus on the dark side of the truth and the line between what is morally right and wrong. In this series, you will learn about lies, truths, and what it means to ultimately be alive. Legend of a Savior is rated 18+. Content Warnings: Language, violence, death, parental abuse,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of a Savior: Book One.

What starts as a simple, highly-paid night shoot in an abandoned marble quarry descends into a psychological nightmare. You are Stefano Caldara, a photographer caught in a web of dark rituals and dangerous secrets. Every choice shapes your morality, your sanity, and your survival... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow.

     A stupid rainy day. Another one, the umpteenth in Soviet Europe. It kindly keeps the dust down, but moving through the rubble is difficult: the risk is that of slipping and breaking a bone. I'm in the right alley. I can't see the door, though... Ah! There it is, at the end, behind those boards. Now it's only a question of grit--stepping into a future that sounds so surreal. But even so, l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Train to Piccadilly.

watch out! incredibly long meta below! it's a doozy! BUT THIS IS ALSO PROBABLY THE MOST COMPLEX NARRATIVE I'VE EVER WRITTEN, and one of the most horrifyingly true stories i've ever told TW: half of the things under the sun. gang violence, sexual abuse, rape, csa, teacher/student csa, abortion, (didn't make it in-game because i forgot prior to release, but: ) severe internalized homophobia, interna… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to kimono (着物).

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 662 reviews

“Between the infinite worlds was infinite nothing. A void, a darkness between realities. But nothing is as crowded as is nothing. The House built itself in reaction to its own lack of existence.” A House of Many Doors is an indie RPG written and coded by Harry Tuffs, with art by Catherine Unger and music by Zach Beever. In A House of Many Doors you are an explorer, poet and spy, traversing and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House of Many Doors.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

56% User Score Based on 285 reviews

'Pregnancy' is an interactive short story where the player attempts to influence the decisions of a 14 year old girl about the future of her pregnancy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pregnancy.

Orphan is an adult CYOA/interactive-novel set in a dying neo-Rome ruined by Sorcery, ruled by the Blade. Immerse yourself in an unforgiving world, full of violence, magic, sex and intrigue. Life in the Cradle is short, brutish and crude. Ruined nobles struggle for power amongst the shadows of a crumbling city-state teeming with sorcery, rampant slavery and corruption. And you... you're just a nobo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orphan.

Welcome to the world of ''Ballad of the Judgment Night'', a dark fantasy interactive fiction game. In it, you play as an angel who's using their skills for one goal: to destroy the world. Choose how to tackle this goal and how to deal with anyone who would stand against it, regardless of who it is. This game is 18+. Content warnings: violence, death and murder, language, avoidable sexual content. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballad of the Judgment Night.

The Bonewitch is a horror fantasy inspired by the German Baroque period. This is standalone IF and is currently in progress. Content warnings: Please note the game is rated 18+ for scenes including body horror, trauma, blood, drug/alcohol use, dubious consent, sexual content, and mentions of cannibalism. You are a Bonewitch, born into a bloodline steeped in ancient magic. When you came of age,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bonewitch.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

90% User Score Based on 100 reviews

A short experience about ghosts and places and people, set in the first days/weeks after the lockdown ended in Melbourne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i am still here.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

87% User Score Based on 478 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 7 reviews

The popular light novel/anime series, Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World - is coming as a Tactical Adventure game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne.

Welcome to DON'T WAKE THE NIGHT, a world and a story about community and accountability. Mystery unfolds, as you, the ghost a community of witches has summoned, must act as their impartial judge. But for what purpose? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DON'T WAKE THE NIGHT.

Chapter Ten has been released! A Tale of Crowns is a high fantasy romance with Middle Eastern roots, both on pc as well as mobile! It’s entirely text-based, with choices throughout to shape both your main character’s personality and skills as well as influence their relationships with others. There are four love interests for you to choose from, both female as well as male, each with their own st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale of Crowns.

"And they lived happily ever after" might be the biggest cliffhanger of all. In Auctorem Credimus is a metafictional sci-fantasy adventure where you play as the main character's love interest, who takes over the MC's role after the story has ended. This game is an entry for the @interact-if ranked game jam! The jam's theme is "cliffhanger", so the game will end on one, but the game is written wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Auctorem Credimus.

Tomorrow, you burn at the stake as a "Werewolf". To save your family, you gladly accept a false execution. But after death, you witness them being ravaged in a living hell. Through a time loop triggered by your absolute despair, you must weave the world's kindest lie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They’ll Hang You for That Face.

In a world where magic is law and power is everything, A thin line between desires invites you into a sinfully beautiful, emotionally charged, wickedly dark and traumatic interactive tale set within Aequrion, a realm that had been split a long time ago into the Mortal and Undying Lands, humans and kindred. Embark on a fast-burn, high-stakes journey of trauma, power, and the thin, blistering line b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A thin line between desires.

a twine game about a tired, closeted office worker's struggles with sexuality + lucid nightmares, and the first in the Fantasy Cascade episodic series. it takes place in the world of Morbit, which you don't need any information on to experience this twine- but for those interested, you can explore our forums (18+) and wiki more here.  you can get the second episode here! wilson is a "concept", a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FANTASY CASCADE- Episode 1.

Deadly Nightmare Unwanted Heritage brings you back to the nightmare world, where your mission it so try and break the curse before 6 AM. In the first Deadly Nightmare game, you played the role of John, but this time around you take the role of his grandmother. Surviving is not easy, since you need to explore supernatural locations, figure out what’s wrong and uncover the truth as fast as you can. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Nightmare Unwanted Heritage.

The year is 1606. The unified Kingdoms of the British Isles are abound with hysteria for the Devil and HIS minions, fuelled by the paranoid King James VI and I. At the same time, a secret inquisition, previously lost to history, tries stemming the tide of Hell's influence before the brutal witch trials authorised by the Crown claim innocent lives. The year is this year, 1862. In Daemonologie you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daemonologie Field Guide.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

84% User Score Based on 318 reviews

The Seven Realms is a fantasy, story-driven, adult visual novel where your choices will shape the fate of the Realms and the people around you. Will you be a Fair or a Strong Ruler? Will fate be enough for you, or will you want more? The choices are yours to make. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seven Realms - Realm 1: Terran.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Game + Soundtrack Bundle available now! All Along The Moss-Clad Copse Taking place near the end of the 15th century in medieval Pomerania, Unterholz invites players to an alternate version of our own reality. Explore the murky corners and abandoned ruins of an isolated enclave in the middle of a dark swamp. Unveil the truth behind the disappearance of its doomed denizens on a psychological journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unterholz.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

The first immersive interactive movie game with a Yakuza theme.As the first-person perspective scans the neon lights of a foreign city, your story begins with a "brutal starting blow".                                                                                                     ——ReFATE：Echoes of Desire You open your eyes to an unfamiliar street scene, your pockets emptier than y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refate: Echoes of Desire.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shell Part II: Purgatorio.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

95% User Score Based on 232 reviews

"Non-Binary" is a video game that mixes text choices and bullet hell to tell the story of two non-binary people's journey of self-discovery. Make your choices. Dodge words. Go through things that hurt without breaking down. If you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to non-binary.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Did you think this game was only about saving the world from an army of demons? No. This is a game about you. On the surface, it may be a new form of innovative experimental philosophical narrative RPG, but its deeper secrets could make you a god. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ren's Demons I.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

74% User Score Based on 35 reviews

After receiving a challenge which could determine the future of her village, if not the whole world, Serafina sets out for the city of Mirado. There she will have to do anything she can to take part in auction to win treasure of great power, the Key to the Egg. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serafina and the Key to the Egg.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

As an Inkslinger at Brassknee's renowned Wordshop, it's your job to write letters for the citizens of Isle Shammer. But through the veil of work lies forgotten trauma. A voice begins to speak to you in recurring daydreams, telling you about your tragic past in Nomania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkslinger.

A classic-style text adventure game spanning three chapters. Enter verb/noun commands via keyboard, mouse, or game controller to explore, collect items, and solve puzzles in a post-apocalyptic, Christian-themed story. Features an auto-drawing map and hint system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Nightmare Series.

Dive into Vita: The Ember Oracle, where the city of Pando is torn by zealous dogma and a terrifying prophecy. Follow Sin-Nul's story of self-discovery and understanding of beliefs, as he fights to unravel a conspiracy threatening to destroy the Ever Flame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vita: The Ember Oracle.

A cursed hotel that kills you, revives you in the bathroom, and rolls the dice on your fate with every step, every fight, and every terrible choice you make. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantasma Hotel.

Mutasmagoria is a new narrative puzzle adventure. Play as a veterinarian just starting work at a zoo in an alien world whose evolutionary paths diverged greatly from our own. Make effective use of your day, as all time spent comes as a trade-off, and every choice has a consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutasmagoria.

In a desolate sci‑fi world, search for a way to save your sister Mia. In Engram, you will make many choices that affect and change the fate of every character in the story. Like an intricate web of butterfly effects, a unique story will emerge under the influence of your decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Engram.

The Crystal Kingdom of Chalcedonia was once a beautiful place, under the rule of Princess Rosalia, they lived happy peaceful lives. Until one day, monsters called Nightmares destroyed the kingdom. Princess Rosalia and her fairy knight Diana hid deep in the castle, praying that their last hope, the magical Rose Crystal Mirror would produce a miracle, and save their home, however, they were attacked… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Warrior Diamond Heart.

An Interactive Fantasy Romance Story You're headed towards the biggest career opportunity of your life. But when you set out to travel the dangerous public road to the city of Bruthhaven, you must bring along a hired sword for protection. Your alliance with this intriguing stranger quickly turns to attraction when the perils of the journey awaken your desires. Take control of the action in thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Wolves.

Life of Tabayama is a psychological thriller visual novel set in a quiet Japanese mountain town in the early 1990s. What begins as a lighthearted high school romance quickly descends into a dark and disturbing mystery. With a deeply emotional storyline, richly developed characters, and a creeping sense of dread, this is a game that explores what happens when jealousy, desire, and hidden traumas co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of Tabayama.

The Art of Masquerade A Narrative Interactive Fiction A Thrilling Tale of Survival, Friendship, and the Power of Art Step into the shadowed streets of an alternate Victorian Venice, a city of breathtaking beauty and dark intrigue. In this richly crafted narrative, you are Gia, a masterful mask-maker whose creations are so lifelike, they blur the line between art and reality. But in a world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Art of Masquerade.

In the Labyrinth, they talk of gods. They whisper between their fingers and sweeten their breath with the tales of titans of old who once stood so tall that a single breath would cause earth-tremors, their steps reshaping the ground trod beneath them. Their fingers were the tools that smoothed the mountains into points, shaped and carved the ridges and valleys in between. If you hike far enoug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mouths of Elysium.

What time is it? My clock broke three weeks ago, so I've lost count... Blubird is missing. I can't find him anywhere. He gave me these VHS tapes, four of them, to be exact, but they don't make any sense. Just are full of random anagramic mysteries: a broken toy, a lost robot, a man who lost his eye, and a small locket. Something doesn't add up... Look, typically I wouldn't be coming to you, but, M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blubird and The Memory Machine.

TW: discussion of suicide, gore, violence, heavily anti-christian sentiment, and sexual abuse inviolet the deer (AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEAVEN!) and sacrosanct the falcon-god discuss their histories and manipulate dimensional / temporal mechanics for the sake of one another, for each other's sake, to find a way to be together, despite all the ways it could (AND HAS GONE!) go wrong. --[reposted from c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eleventh (unsacred).

Anamnesis is a text-based, single player, life simulation and role playing game in as continuous a development as life circumstances have allowed since 2010. It exists because I always wanted to play a game like it but nobody else was doing it. The content of the game, such as plot elements, characters, factions and locations, are manually developed, but their selection is randomized for each gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anamnesis, of Renascents and Monsters.

At a stage in our lives we all fear the inevitability of death but what if you could cheat such an end through the use of a forlorn mirror? A traveling circus group, known as the Roulette Runners, arrive at the city Horizon Bluff to perform for the festival of the Wyvern Glass. The performance celebrates a legend from the coastal region about a mythical mirror, which had the power of Ressurflecti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ressurflection.

I’m the Echo when You call is my submission to the non-ranked Interact-If 2022 Game Jam. The theme is “Red Herring”.  You are a Liminari - a scholar who has committed sacrilege by pursuing forbidden knowledge in hopes of evolving into an Old One, a being who can break itself out of the curse of the ouroboros, become a master of its own life and death; a god. During one of your solitary voyages … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I’m the Echo when You call.

Snakeroot is a fantasy horror interactive fiction WIP about monsters, haunted forests, and surviving when the odds are stacked against you. It is set in the original modern fantasy world of Siressea, inspired by TTRPG formats D&D and MoTW. In it, you play as a hunter in the employ of the Vanguard, an organisation of monster-hunters dedicated to combating a magical curse known as the Rot. General… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snakeroot..

Epic of Serinor: Dawnshadow is a modern RPG styled after the great 8-bit classics of old. Follow the adventures of "Sai" Wulfgar, a psychic orc with various reptilian pets in the struggle for freedom from imprisonment by the god of darkness and destruction. Which sounds silly written out like that. Features Experience an original story and world presented in a classic style.Defeat your foes in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic of Serinor: Dawnshadow.

You've played this game before. You may not remember, but the game does. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restore, Reflect, Retry.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

83% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Rebellion: The Beginning is an erotic Visual Novel made to be played by ADULTS ONLY. You'll encounter an engaging story taking place in Ancient Rome. Play along as the main character in your quest to fame and glory. Huge character cast, beautiful women, lots of nudity. We have it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebellion: The Beginning.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

On the night of the comet, you unexpectedly enter a dating game, where three characters—Mona, Feifei, and Jiayi—are real. Mistaken for a criminal by policewoman Andy, you must find true love before the server shuts down, while a conspiracy quietly unfolds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dating 4 Girls.