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Lynne
2018Simulation
Looking for games like The Mermaid of Zennor? Here are top action recommendations with a drama focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lynne, The Language Of Love or Juniper's Knot.
Lynne is a short story about the scariest thing in the world - being a teenager.
View Game"The Language of Love" is a visual novel game that follows the story of a shy, socially awkward student named Himari. She finds herself suddenly able to understand the love stories of those around her, and must navigate her own feelings and relationships while helping others. The game features multiple character routes and endings, with a focus on romance and communication.
View GameJuniper's Knot is a short (~30 mins) kinetic novel about the meeting of a demon and a boy. A kinetic novel is a game that uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story.
View Game"Sweetest Monster" is a kinetic visual novel following Robin Hawkins, a man at a low point in his life. He meets Bell, a mysterious girl, whose appearance sparks a series of surreal and unsettling events. At 40k words, the game features custom art, an original soundtrack, and mature content including fanservice, nudity, and psychological horror. Written by the author of several notable VNs, it also includes a charming catgirl.
View Game"Lydia" is a horror point-and-click game with an intriguing story dealing with adult substance abuse from a child's perspective. The game boasts wonderful visuals, awesome music, and an outstanding atmosphere, telling the story of a little girl and her beloved teddy bear as they confront the monster hiding in the shadows, based on the developers' own experiences. The game is similar to "To the Moon" and emphasizes atmosphere and emotion.
View Game"Actual Sunlight" is a critically acclaimed visual novel that explores depression, hopelessness, and social anxieties in a raw and unfiltered way. The game follows the life of Evan Winter, a 30-something office worker, as he navigates through his mundane existence and grapples with his inner demons. Its deep and thought-provoking narrative challenges players to confront the harsh realities of mental health issues.
View GameDISTRAINT 2 is a psychological horror adventure game, where you play as Price, a man seeking to restore hope and find his purpose after selling his humanity. The game features simple yet effective gameplay, with side-scrolling 2D graphics, a dark story, and a mix of dark humor. It has hand-drawn graphics, carefully composed music, and a minimalist interface to keep the focus on the engaging story.
View GameIn Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For, you play as a boy who discovers an android named Lucy that possesses human-like emotions. Together, they navigate a world where androids are commonplace and confront moral dilemmas in this visual novel. Be aware that changing the language settings may affect the display of in-game texts.
View GameHer Love, Like Poison follows Ethel Briggs, a shy university student struggling to finish her Romantic poetry thesis while coping with a painful breakup. Spending a bleak winter in a dull village, Ethel finds solace in solitary walks through the woods, where she unexpectedly encounters a mysterious woman who changes everything. The game explores themes of love, inspiration, and emotional healing.
View Game"Atri: My Dear Moments" is a visual novel game set in a future where much of human civilization is underwater. The story follows Ikaruga Natsuki, a disillusioned boy who returns to his childhood home to find it half-swallowed by the sea. After discovering a strange girl sleeping in his grandmother's sunken laboratory, Ikarugu embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her and his grandmother's research. This emotional and suspenseful game is co-produced by the creators of "The Fruit of Grisaia" and written by the author of "If My Heart Had Wings."
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