Games like The Pinch

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Deep beneath the surface of the dead Earth, the City, the last refuge of humanity, hides. Engineering genius and efforts of all mankind; a giant structure of steel, concrete, and biopolymers. It keeps the remnants of civilization one step away from total extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athanasy.

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.

Step into a world divided by the enigmatic Spheres, where different races live under strict balance – a balance that has never been questioned… until now. As the protagonist, an ordinary young person from a remote village, you receive an unexpected invitation to a grand ball. What seems like a stroke of fate soon turns into a revelation of hidden anomalies, ancient powers, and a secret that could… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Edges.

The Dreamwalkers is a 2D Visual Novel/Point-and-Click Adventure Game in which you can project yourself into the world of Dreams. You play Morgan, a student in History of the Arts in Paris, who’s life is about to be turned upside down. Along his journey he will meet new friends, whose fate will be into your hands. Features 5 acts of 45mn each. Perfect for lunch break diversions! Highly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreamwalkers.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Is there an escape to the endless spiral? 『Synesthesia』 is a multi-route sci-fi mystery visual novel. Follow a group of college students with unique cognitive abilities who soon learn something is amiss at the institute sworn to help them, leading to implications larger than they ever imagined. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYNESTHESIA.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 206 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

"What if you're born into this world without your permission?" Divination is a very short visual novel where you act as a fortune teller in a futuristic world. Talk and listen to people's stories, then foresee their future using the runes they had drawn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIVINATION.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Every choice you make will change your story. Every small choice will change your relationships with comrades, and change your fate and those of your comrades at critical moments. You may be the villain, or a trustworthy comrade. Everything depends on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7Days Origins.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 192 reviews

You can remember nothing before this moment. Your existence begins with a keystroke followed by the flick of a switch. Electrical power streams into your neural network, and you are alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentience: The Android's Tale.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 984 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 8 reviews

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacuna.

You are a scholarship student at the secluded Veir Academy. Two heroines. Nora or Lika? Trust or distance? Submit to the system — or break it? An introspective visual novel about tension, closeness, and silent choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath their Names.

WTP - Story 1 is a dynamic, choice-led, sci-fi mystery adventure. WTP Story 1, is a dynamic, choice-driven, sci-fi mystery adventure set in a captivating futuristic world. Dive into a realm where artificial intelligence, morality, and intrigue collide, seen through the eyes of the first-person protagonist. Unravel the truth behind the reality you've been thrust into and decide how you'll confron… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WTP Story 1.

This is a text‑based game where choices drive the narrative. You play as “me,” and your decisions will determine my fate—and the fate of the entire game (world). [Multiple Endings] Remember: there is only ONE main route!!! Your choices will influence “my” thoughts and can ultimately trigger a BAD END. [Wild Imagination] The script is adapted from one of two short stories I wrote in middle … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prometheus in a jar.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Chronicles from the Abyss is a collection of 4 twisted Horror & Thriller stories that will play on the darkest corners of your mind, & every choice drips with dread. Twisted plots, haunting art, and chilling secrets await. Ready to uncover what lurks beneath? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles from the Abyss.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

You are Hidu, a beastman mercenary in a port city. You must survive one very bad day. How? That’s entirely up to you. There are countless ways for events to unfold — and 25 endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Savvarah: Time of Pariah.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Fallen Seeds is a science fiction visual novel with elements of a dating sim that follows the adventures of Evod, a special agent of the Earth Empire, during his mission on the enigmatic planet of Ulthar, inhabited by zoomorphic extraterrestrial beings known as Chimy. This is the first part of an upcoming science fiction trilogy. Join Evod, who, as he carries out his mission, discovers that t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Seeds.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

Omnimus. Welcome to the future! A visual novel about a daring experiment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OMNIMUS.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seers Isle.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A visual novel where you play as a farmer, father, and community member. Decide what to plant, which faction to support, and what kind of dad you want to be. How will you react when your daughter won't stop crying? When she bullies her friend? Or when she wants to hang out with the cool kids? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space to Grow.

In the underwater kingdom of Cerebrite, there live several mermaid princesses. One of them is Ninon, who was born in a peculiar manner unlike the other merfolk: she had the head of a fish, and the legs of a human. As such, the other merfolk shun her, and she feels out of place amongst even her own family. Meanwhile, Ninon herself carries a desire to see the world beyond her home of the White Sea,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninon the Upside-Down Mermaid.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Neve is the ultimate game for fans of interactive fiction and narrative adventures with an engaging and emotionally impactful story. After an unexpected interference in its route, the ship Argo makes a forced landing on the mysterious planet Lemnos. You'll take on the role of Captain Jasmina who, trapped inside a cryogenic capsule, must lead her two crew members, Hilas and Atalanta, to manage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neve.

"People in my time tell each other that they ripped the emotional architecture out of me. But they could see me screaming through the blackness of the screen, and they still let it happen." > Terminal is a text-based escape room. You sit before a black screen, witness to a conversation that exists outside of time. A ghost is embedded within the files, folders, and wires of your mach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to > Terminal.

Game IntroductionThis is a visual novel game with a sci-fi adventure theme, primarily based on dialogue options. In all cities, humanity has fallen into an unawakable dream, and you are one of the few "lucky" ones who remain awake. During a search for supplies in the city, you encounter a sudden hunt, and at a critical moment, a mysterious girl saves you... In the game, you will need to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 柔蒂亚克：永眠之城.

Weirdo is a Japanese manga-style visual novel set in DYL High School. It follows Wang Zhe, an ordinary and frail boy, who tries to win the hearts of girls and complete his experiments. He gets entangled in bizarre events, plunging into darkness. Each choice you make determines his fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weirdo.

THIS PROJECT AND ALL FUTURE UPDATES HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DETAILS.ROADMAP:So far: -Prologue(Completed) -Chapter 1(Completed) -Chapter 2(Completed) -The Western Dream(Completed) -Chapter 3(Under Construction)-Chapter 4(Soon) -Another Dream(Soon) -Chapter 5(Soon) -Chapter 6(Soon) -Another Dream(Soon) -Finale(Soon) Shape the Story w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Music at the end of the World.

Welcome to the world of NOX AETERNA - Veil of Darkness  A thoughtful but humorous text adventure about a teenage boy, a little, but ancient vampire girl, and the machinations of an immortal parallel society. ️‍️ Along the way, you'll experience a mix of thoughtful as well as philosophical and often humorous dialogues. You forge new friendships and uncover secrets that were meant to remain hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOX AETERNA - Veil of Darkness.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME OTHER GAMES About the GameDive into 'Intergalactic Pawn Shop,' a captivating, story-rich pawn shop simulation game! Imagine being the key player in a bustling interstellar economy, where each customer brings a piece of the cosmos to your counter. 'Intergalactic Pawn Shop' melds the intricate management of a pawn shop—encompassing repairs, auctions, and the creation of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intergalactic Pawn Shop: Prologue.

You’ve been invited to an exclusive stay at the Beggars Hotel, a once-glamorous retreat where only the elite gather. But when the guests begin dying one by one, your dream getaway turns into a deadly game of survival. Who can you trust? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fame.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Color of My Sound is an enthralling visual novel that combines elements of science fiction, espionage, drama, and eroticism. Immerse yourself in a captivating mystery as you navigate through the intricate web of character agendas, ambitions, and personal struggles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color of My Sound - Volume 1.

The abyss awaits. Descend into a minimalist visual novel about a girl in the future, and guide her through branching conversations, microgames, and explorable locations. Make friends with criminals, drink too much at dinner, or relax in a spa. Whatever happens, it was your choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XVTM.

A psychological horror visual novel about Miya, a former prodigy trapped in a decaying home with her unstable stepfather, her talking plush Mopa, and the bystander who hears every step she takes... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miya Might Break.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Welcome to the Skyways, caravaneer. Complete missions, manage your ship’s resources and make tough decisions to keep your crew alive and happy. Or not. Choices have lasting consequences in this Text-Based RPG. You are the captain - and the clouds are waiting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Caravan.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

87% User Score Based on 39 reviews

【Beware of telecom fraud and protect your financial security】You arrive at a border region of a certain country, filled with anticipation to meet your long-time online lover in person. Unexpectedly, you fall victim to a romance scam and are kidnapped to “Eden,” a sinister compound, where you begin a so-called “high-paying” job. You will immerse yourself in the complex interplay of cruelty and temp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Money: Lethal Eden.

It's hard to focus on schoolwork when she's missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Addy.

The price of tomorrow is a story-driven sci-fi drama about the choice between a corporation and the people of planet Chenora. As Jack Butler, you negotiate, break taboos, and decide the planet’s fate. Yield to the temptations of Omnilat — and choose wisely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The price of tomorrow.

A branching narrative, visual novel dating sim where you play asteroid dT. There are 4 loves, astronomical secrets, and multiple endings based on your choices. Eject mass to change your orbit and meet different planets, but lose too much and you risk breaking apart. Join the Alien Fork Discord to share origin story theories. dT was born in Ananke System where we begin. You’ll find yourself tan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jupiter's Orbit.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A young adult SF visual novel combining school life with science fiction. The main characters live normal, peaceful lives, savoring their youth. But one day, an illness starts spreading through their school, and with it, a secret that could change the world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akizora Memories: Horizon of Fate.

Hardly recovered from a series of catastrophes of the XXII, the world was hit by a new one — a mysterious object, called the Mandate of Heaven has hit Earth, killing the fifth part of humanity. Twenty years later, the MEMORIAL cemetery city was built on the site of a huge crater, in commemoration of the victims. It seems those who died under the ruins began to coming back to life, but in creepy a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SACRED MEMORY.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A short psychological thriller visual novel where you guide Sora through twisted interrogations, moral dilemmas, and unraveling memories... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayday Trials.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Mirrorandum is an atmospheric visual novel where every decision reflects your inner self and shapes the story in unexpected ways. Set in a mysterious, ever-changing world, you take on the role of a wanderer searching for lost truths and uncovering secrets hidden within the reflections of others. Explore a beautifully crafted narrative experience filled with stunning art, evocative music, and bran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirrorandum.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 822 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 10 reviews

Embark on a thrilling sci-fi journey in a futuristic Asian city with MINDS BENEATH US. In a society fully automated by advanced AI, you find yourself trapped in a foreign body, alongside the subconscious of its original owner. As society evolves, a new industry emerges that replaces the hardware needed to operate AI-automated systems with human brains. Consequently, the most disadvantaged citizens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minds Beneath Us.

Is this game for you? Do you like medium length texts? Do you want a more intense experience and like to think about problems? Do you love deep sci-fi worlds full of mystery and exploration, with a focus on story and atmosphere? Do you like to solve puzzles and do you like it to be exciting at the same time? If you think so, then this is the game for you! Interactive fiction, visual novel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe Has No Favorites.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? This game offers you a few ideas to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Joking.

In a world where great powers can easily manifest in material form and contracts can bestow magnificent magical powers, you can become a wizard without any effort. However, what price must you pay for it? A wizard has discovered that the power granted him by the mighty Duke Luthedor is fading, while the Duke's body is nothing but an empty shell. Will he be skilled enough to regain the magic? Will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Argumentum ad culpam.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

People of the distant future have taken a rule: human lives are too precious to risk for the exploration of deep space. That's why in the atmosphere of an alien unfriendly planet, beneath the wide crown of the space garden «Ailanthus», lives a race of artificial servants - Artifites. A young Artifite - explorer, Ein, is tormented by a vague longing. He doesn't know when the expedition began, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ceiba.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

A Long Journey to an Uncertain End is a narrative management space opera where you recruit eclectic crew members, explore the known - and unknown - galaxy, make choices to drive your journey, and escape the clutches of your abusive ex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Long Journey to an Uncertain End.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 5%Based on 1 reviews

‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We. The Refugees.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 11 reviews

It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saltsea Chronicles.

In the early 20th century, the citizens of a vanished country started to fight. And at the center of it all is the young man ‘ Pyotr', who has chosen no nation. Experience a story set against real history and become the protagonist yourself! You can experience a sad story that unfolds amidst the tragic history of war.Immersive Story"Pechka" is a story centered around the journey of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pechka: Historical Story Adventure.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 708 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 24 reviews

Social Media: Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Gamedec is a single-player non-combat cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamedec.