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In her quest to lose weight, a patient with an eating disorder has the misfortune to encounter a strange nutritionist offering delicious food. "Like Gold Upon Her Tongue" is a 2,600 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2020 anthology Eighteen: Stories of Mischief & Mayhem, edited by Mark Teppo. Cover photo: Samuel Ramos. Content warnings: Eating disorders, body image, body dysmorphia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Like Gold Upon Her Tongue.

Three friends, one time machine, and three attempts to change the political landscape. "Now and Then and Back Again: A Play of Three Acts" is a 2,200 word short story. It originally appeared in the anthology The Chorochronos Archives, edited by Jessica Augustsson. Cover photo: Heather Zabriskie. Content warning: references to 2016 U.S. politics, musing about a memory wipe that would parallel su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Now and Then and Back Again.

The videotape Randie just finished digitizing shows a fatal accident on a movie set. And now a dead-looking woman has appeared and warned Randie she only has five minutes and thirty-seven seconds to live... "5:37" is a 2,800 word short story. It originally appeared in Translunar Travelers Lounge Issue Three, August 2020, edited by Bennett North and Aimee Ogden. Cover photo: JC Gellidon. Content… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5:37.

Tracey is sufficiently content with her office job—even if she has to deal with being moved to a cubicle used by another worker on an evening shift. But the appearance of charming drawings brings a little magic to Tracey's routine, and becomes the catalyst to make a connection with her unknown deskmate. "Shared Space" is a 1,750 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2020 anthology Commu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shared Space.

She wakes in darkness, with no memory of her identity, and only slowly begins to piece together why she is lying in a car trunk, wrapped in plastic... "Always an After" is a 3,200 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2021 anthology In Somnio: A Collection of Modern Gothic Horror, edited by Alex Woodroe. Cover photo: Valeriia Neganova. Content warning: Death, decomposition, memory los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always an After.

A new medical procedure has the ability to resurrect the dead...but not for long. How do you grieve for someone who is still alive? How can you continue to go about your daily life? "Stages of Pre-Bereavement" is a 2,600 word short story. It was originally published in the 2023 anthology Darkness Blooms, edited by Alin Walker and Monica Louzon. Cover photo: Alexander Krivitskiy. Content warning… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stages of Pre-Bereavement.

For Charlotte, 1890s London is filled with the intellectual stimulation of university classes, the freedom of bicycling, and the tantalizing taste of magic offered by an occult society. But does true magic lie hidden within a social hierarchy and a book of Egyptian rituals, or might it be closer than Charlotte believes? "When Mastered, a Graceful Accomplishment" is a 3,500 word short story. It wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When Mastered, a Graceful Accomplishment.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

47% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Meh is a game where you click on a computer to earn random computers from time to time. Collect them all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meh.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

When reality and virtuality merge, games are no longer simple entertainment, but a gorgeous adventure. Welcome to "Chaos Yuanyu", a high-quality game that subverts your imagination! Unique skins and special effects systems make your characters dazzling, and the prop system allows you to customize your equipment style. Climb to the top of the leaderboard and become a legend in the fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to chaosMetaverse.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

91% User Score Based on 394 reviews

In Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay by ILMxLAB, Poe Dameron's sidekick needs your help. Repair BB-8 and his astromech droid friends, each with their own unique personalities, so they can roll back into the fight against the First Order. Aboard General Leia’s ship in the depths of space, you’ll need to work quickly before battle breaks loose just outside the droid repair bay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

80% User Score Based on 9,999 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 4 reviews

The nightmare isn’t over. Plunge into the darkness aboard ESS Meridian again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Effect 2.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

73% User Score Based on 197 reviews

Captain Shika has seen all kinds of things in her adventures throughout the universe, and with her two loyal crew members by her side, she's managed to make a name for her small company of mercenaries. When Shika finds a bounty job offering an absurd amount of money, she doesn't hesitate to act: tracking hardened criminals is part of the job. Their target is an elusive mastermind, a mark who chall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Space.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

78% User Score Based on 724 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

In Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, take command of a fleet escaping the annihilation of the Twelve Colonies. Manage crises on board as you prepare for the next encounter with the Cylon Fleet. Times are dire, and hard choices must be made. Your only hope: rejoin the Battlestar Galactica. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

94% User Score Based on 83 reviews

The beautifully hand-drawn art of the Hidden Cats Series from Nukearts is now in a Jigsaw Puzzle game! Enjoy the free content from Paris City, and play through two game modes and three quantity pieces. Get extra content from DLCs. London, New York, Rome, Berlin, and more await you! CHALLENGES PER SCENE Each scene has six challenge levels where you can choose between three quantities of pieces … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats in Jigsaw Puzzle.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 97 reviews

A short sci-fi visual novel about four scientists trapped in an underground lab. Explore their chat records to uncover the mysteries of Inturg Technologies. How can they escape their doom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i feel very lonely and i don't remember myself.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

99% User Score Based on 112 reviews

A surreal, coming-of-age visual novel set in early 2010s Central Florida, "Siren's Call" is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside of you knows that this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.

"Any planet is 'Earth' to those that live on it." - Issac Asimov Announcement: I'm currently looking for voice actors. Click here for details if you're interested and PM me or comment on that thread! Or you can comment on this itch.io page. The N.E.X.U.S. Project is a sci-fi RPG that takes place in the year 3000, approximately a thousand years in the future. The human race has become highly advanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The N.E.X.U.S. Project.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

36% User Score Based on 28 reviews

The Stargazers squadron! Three pilots of the Allied Defense Force Signals, first to arrive in any new frontier, their mission? Venture deep into uncharted space and explore the hell out of it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stargazers.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization

75% User Score Based on 444 reviews

Make your own manga with ComiPo! The next gen manga software! ComiPo! is a revolutionary software application that allows anyone to quickly make short comics and manga. Users can easily create their own unique stories and situations simply by choosing one of the 3D characters included with ComiPo! and one of the preset pose. The program also offers over 100 unique body poses and facial expression… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manga Maker Comipo.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

Destroy the colossal mothership looming over the planet and save your home world! With a fleet of high-tech space fighters at your disposal, take on a series of suicidal missions to destroy the alien invader from the inside. Take down reactors, collect sensitive data, and avoid lethal defenses as you maneuver through the vents of the enemy vessel at near light-speed velocity – the clock is ticking… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Collider 2.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

65% User Score Based on 458 reviews

The informed minority Vs. the uninformed majority: а turn-based tactical multiplayer in a retro sci-fi setting with randomly assigned roles and Mafia/Werewolf party game features. Check the full description for more details! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am not a Monster.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

83% User Score Based on 1,583 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Swim Club.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development

22% User Score Based on 54 reviews

DEMO available! What's limited from the release version: Only the arcade mode with 2 characters is available. Editing feature is limited Please use this to check if this application works properly in your system environment. (Controller required) The Creator's Edition of EF-12 includes both the EF-12 game as well as all the tutorial documentation to make your own content. EF-12 is a playab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EF-12: Fighting Game Maker.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

The hero of the game, Minhyuk, loses his father in an accident in his childhood. He spends his adolescence in guilt, while his siblings jump into a family feud over the inheritance.One day, an unexpected blackout takes place in the mansion, and Minhyuk has to overcome the strange and often fatal incidents to find out the truth behind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigma: An Illusion Named Family.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

80% User Score Based on 276 reviews

You've always dreamed of shouting "Fire the torpedos! More power to the shields!" I have too, and this is why I built Quintet. Quintet is a multiplayer space game where players work harmoniously to control the same ship. There are 5 roles: Captain, Helm, Tactical, Engineering and Science. How successful you are will depend on how well you all work together. Quintet is especially fun to play in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quintet.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

78% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Please note that Yakuza Kiss is an Early Access game - This means that it's not yet complete and we're developing new content every day. If you buy the game now, you support the developers and you can also join in the development by giving your feedback. Once the game is complete, the price will go up considerably - so the earlier you get the game, the less you pay! Offering the feminine adult vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yakuza Kiss.

5%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

7% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Space Odyssey is about exploring the sci-fi universe, enjoy the pleasable graphics along with amazing soundtracks. Available for both PC, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift users! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Odyssey.

Fantasy Background Generator (FBG) is a procedural tool for bringing you countless fantasy worlds.At the click of a button, the software visualizes a moody fantasy scene never seen before. The lay of the land, flora & fauna, the time of day, buildings and other points of interest, as well as special effects and post-processing are fully regenerated in every new world. You can then edit all th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Background Generator.

STAR-BOX – RPG Adventures in Space!Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown! Travel around an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story. Fly around an infinite universe exploring alien worlds, abandoned cities, overrun space-stations, derelict ships, and parallel dimensions with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star-Box.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Unleash your puzzle-solving skills with 9 addictive games and over 500 images! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMAGEine Premium.

50 Years of Text Games (2023) told the story of the first half century of interactive fiction in a whirlwind tour of fifty text-based computer games, one for each year between 1971 and 2020. Now available as a standalone volume is this companion book, stuffed with extra chapters and bonus materials that couldn't fit in the main volume. Inside you'll find twelve new chapters and 85 pages covering … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Further Explorations: 50 Years of Text Games.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Coloring by numbers game for relaxation. This coloring book is a guarantee of good mood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorizing.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Set in Ueno, Tokyo, where the wounds of the Pacific War have not yet healed, detective Takashiro Shugo becomes involved in a series of gruesome murders. A visual novel of love and hatred leading to obsession and madness… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARTAGRA.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

BARA Labs is a short collection of experimental prototype games made by our team. We will decide whether or not to make a full-length game out of the shorts based on how the prototypes are received by the players. Prototypr - Spoiled Red Riding Hood Little Red was a boy who had a loving family, living with his father, mother, and grandmother. However, for some reason, his grandfather lived s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARA Labs.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

54% User Score Based on 39 reviews

MALPRAXIS™ is a dialogue-heavy sci-fi detective game where you play an experimental medical robot aboard a failing starship. Diagnose patients, investigate suspicious incidents and piece together what is happening to the crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MALPRAXIS.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

47% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Welcome to the world of cozy correspondence, where you are a postcard designer! Carefully Stamped is a wholesome postcard-making sandbox game where you take on the charming job of a postcard designer. Craft delightful cards, decorate with adorable stickers, write sweet notes, and match the perfect stamp—all while enjoying relaxing tunes and satisfying vibes. Whether you’re creating personalize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carefully Stamped.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 399 reviews

Exciting and spectacular shoot'em up with daily missions and 100+ unique ships If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix 2.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

99% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Have you ever felt like a rabbit with a telephone? Ana is a wartime telephone operator learning how to navigate the world without her dear sister. The beloved game-jam sweetheart is back in remastered form, featuring an overhauled script, new CGs, updated sprites, sounds & music. Incoming callThe job title of switchboard operator used to be respectable, but in this world of progress the ol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Girl.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

99% User Score Based on 67 reviews

You just moved to HEDGEHOG HILLS, a small village full of ADORABLE CUTE ANIMAL CHARACTERS!  You get your own HOUSE, and can visit the many places in this PEACEFUL area! There you meet STORM THE SWAN, a ZANY and WACKY character who is always SCARED of something.  STORM says there's a MONSTER in the WOODS, but surely, they're only imagining things! Enjoy this CUTE and EDUCATIONAL 8-bit adventure o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm the Swan - And the Power of FRIENDSHIP and IMAGINATION.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

76% User Score Based on 3,453 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to play the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Including the base game and all DLC, this remastered masterpiece is the absolute best version of The Outer Worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outer Worlds.

A complete unapologetic butchering of the sequel to a beloved indie cult classic smash hit 2D sidescrolling RPG maker game, LISA the Joyful repainted, also known by its formal title of Tibby the Joyful & The Puppet Princess featuring Bubsy from the Space Funeral series, or just Tibby the Joyful, corrupts the finely crafted world of Olathe Hell, Michigan into a vision of something horrifically unre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tibby the Joyful & The Puppet Princess (LISA the Joyful repainted).

Avi Games presents another cozy collection of hidden-object fun with Sweet Home 2: Look and Find Collector's Edition! Grab a warm blanket and get comfortable for more object-seeking and puzzle-solving in the fun first sequel in the series that proves that home is where the heart is! Take a nature hike, chill by the pool, and fire up the backyard grill while you hone your skills in each challenging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Home 2: Look and Find Collector's Edition.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A woman becomes an adventurer and makes friends on a quest to pay rent - and maybe something much more. I Hate You, Please Suffer is an RPG set in a world where becoming an adventurer is a common career choice, where a woman tries to get by and find happiness regardless of how screwed up the world can be. Make money and find success in any way you can: from larger scale quests with loose continuit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Hate You, Please Suffer.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Unravel the secret of Pawtuxet Island and face an evil necromancer in the hidden object adventure „Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper“! The psychopath Charles Dexter Ward has escaped from the asylum. Your investigations lead you to Pawtuxet Island, where Ward grew up. Once peaceful and idyllic, it has now become a surreal, menacing place. The residents are either missing or dead – or are hauntin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper Collector's Edition.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

53% User Score Based on 5,736 reviews

nterstellar Marines resurrects the old school tactical FPS, offering a unique blend of co-op, role-playing and nonlinear gameplay. Set in a believable future, you take on the role as an elite soldier handpicked to join Project IM, a top secret military program being assembled to protect mankind from all dangers outside our solar system. Interstellar Marines is inspired by Half-Life, System Shock … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Marines.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

-Sail with the wind: The direction of the wind dictates the speed of your airship. If u try to go against the wind the ship will slow down. -Sharpen your skills: Use the recoil of your shots and the speed of the wind to evade enemy bullets. Along the way you will find plenty of different threats to challenge your piloting abilities. -Explore the seven skies: With each sky comes a new challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Skies to Paradise.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

81% User Score Based on 1,153 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

Nimbatus: The Drone Constructor is an action simulation game. Craft drones out of hundreds of different parts and explore a fully destructible, procedurally generated galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

66% User Score Based on 256 reviews

Unsafe is a co-op horror sci-fi game for 1-4 players. Your space station has gone dark and something lurks in the shadows...Your team must investigate, use tools, extract all data and return to safety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsafe Express.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

While taking a walk on a foggy beach, reclusive writer Cora encounters a young runaway. Curious, Cora offers her a place to stay... and a quiet, pensive story about overcoming the past unfolds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to nothing & nowhere.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

41% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Have you ever wanted to be admiral of a huge, sprawling space battle-fleet of your own design? Ever wanted to design a fleet of battle-cruisers so powerful they can rip all who oppose them into space-dust? Ever wanted to build a battleship with purple rotating radars and 64 engines? Well we have good news for you... Gratuitous Space Battles is back! and it's approximately 50,000 times more gratui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gratuitous Space Battles 2.