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Milan, 1963. A sky as white as paper, a leather bag, and a letter from a notary that should have remained unread. In The Pigment, the first entry in the Pantheon of the Abyss collection, you step into the shoes of Marco Ferretti, a man inheriting a legacy of madness. Your uncle Ettore died in an asylum, leaving behind a dusty atelier in Via Solferino filled with unfinished canvases, cryptic diari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pigment.

You are the new triage officer. An unexpected job offer brings you to this hospital, once famed for curing terminal illnesses but now eerily quiet. Your task seems simple: read the daily reports and direct patients and visitors to the correct departments according to the Triage Officer's Manual. However, you soon realize the rules here... don't seem right. The seven-day countdown begins now. From… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proceed to ICU.

About This Game## The Story Trace the distorted truth of the protagonist. Wounded inner thoughts and memories you wanted to deny will begin to tighten their grip on you. Key Features: 3-Chapter Structure: Follow the protagonist’s journey to recover lost memories through chapters set in a Hospital, School, and Home. Psychological Pressure and Plot Twists: Cooperate with allies, only to face th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANIMA : Dark Fairy Tale for Adults.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 5,758 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadwarden.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

90% User Score Based on 30 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.

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.

THE FARM OF THE LIVING is a dark, text-based interactive adventure where your choices dictate the thin line between survival and ruin. The winter is coming, the silos are burning, and the dead are gathering outside the walls. As the First Ranger of the last agricultural sanctuary, you are responsible not only for defending the gates, but for holding a fracturing community together. Will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Farm of the Living.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 624 reviews

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe. The free version o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2.

A Gothic Tale of Love and ObsessionIn the shadowed halls of a crumbling 19th-century Styrian castle, innocent Laura finds her life irrevocably changed by a mysterious guest. Carmilla—a captivating vampire —tempts Laura’s soul toward a dark corruption, awakening long-buried desires under the glow of a blood-red moon. As the boundaries between predator and prey blur, you must navigate a world of vel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carmilla : Crimson Moon.

Take on the role of a young prince or princess from the Star Empire, sent to Earth on a mission of peace. With centuries of mistrust threatening to shatter delicate negotiations, you must forge new bonds, navigate political intrigue, and uncover hidden truths that span light-years. Voices: From the Stars is a story-rich visual novel where every choice you make can tip the balance between war and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voices: From the Stars.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Dredgeport is spiralling out of control. Gangs rule the slums, corruption trumps the law, and corpses of the war-dead are burned daily for fuel. You are an ex-soldier, mistaken for dead and shipped back to Dredgeport for processing. After a narrow escape, you find yourself alone in the guts of the city, with only two things to your name: your life and your sanity. Keeping both will prove a challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duskpunk.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

85% User Score Based on 1,026 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest throws you deep into a primeval wilderness in the center of modern Europe. It's where the protectors of nature wage their ancient, never-ending war against the forces of destruction. Visit real-world places of mystery and power. Explore local legends and traditions. Discover the fascinating world and history of the Polish-Belarusian borderlands. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest.

Just UpdatedWe're thrilled to announce that our demo has gotten a substantial 3.0 update! This one's big. We're talking a complete character rewrite, 433 on-screen choices, brand-new stat-check mechanics where your decisions can literally make you fail, and 154,500 words of story waiting to wreck you emotionally. Oh, and we added hidden lore. Good luck finding it all. This update came straig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rottenroots.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 1,384 reviews

VERIFIED ON STEAMDECK Digital Deluxe Edition Sultan's Game is more than just a game — it's a complete world woven together by music and words. Deluxe Edition Content: Base Game Original Soundtrack: Our soundtrack is inspired by the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Uyghur Twelve Muqam. We blend traditional Xinjiang instruments - tanbûr, rewap, and gijak - with classical Chinese … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Game.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

95% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Sacred Fire is a narrative RPG in which your humanity and emotions impact your fight for survival and inner freedom. Inspired by ancient Caledonia, the story follows a group of resistance fighters and their rise to power. Choosing motives, ideas and feelings is as important as choosing your actions. Develop your personality and compete for influence to change the story and avert a tragic ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Fire.

Dive into what lies below in “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree” an immersive visual novel where every choice carves a path through a tapestry of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Unravel a story that intertwines destiny, personality, and local folklore About This Game: * In “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree,” you assume the role of a high school student, in a vibrant and dynamic school. Beneath it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath The Cherry Blossom Tree.

You are the magistrate, and Lucifer stands trial as the defendant. Judge the fallen angel in this dark romance visual novel. Decide whether he is worthy of salvation, or doomed to destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obey Me! Sinner's Choice: Lucifer.

Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

Turn the page. Choose your path. Break the story. Inspired by the legendary choose-your-own-adventure books of the 80s and 90s, the Playbook series brings the magic of classic interactive fiction into the modern digital era. In "The Meridian", you step directly into the shoes of a driven reporter working for The Meridian, a prominent news outlet in the heart of Milan. A mass… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Meridian.

Runt is a rural gothic visual novel mystery where you play as Runt, the youngest of five brothers, surviving a monstrous post-apocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUNT.

Join Firva in a dark and fantastical medieval realm as she embarks on a perilous quest to save her mother and sister. Explore a world filled with breathtaking landscapes and daunting challenges that will test your wits and bravery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firva Strings of Fate.

In Short"Fate is not a line" is a visual novel game and narrative-driven game where gameplay focuses on making meaningful choices that shape the story. With over 40 decision points, your choices influence character fates, unlock new paths, and lead to one of 25+ unique endings. The game is highly replayable, featuring branching storylines, multiple playable characters, and the Rashomon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate is not a line.

Under Heaven Or Hell is a Dark Romance Visual Novel where love, danger, and temptation intertwine. Step into Hell, and navigate a world of deadly intrigues, alluring devils and a mysterious angel. Each decision carries weight, shaping your fate, desire and the hearts bound to it. You wake up in Hell with no memory of how you got there, and no clear way out. To return home, you will hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Heaven Or Hell.

> boot SILENT_TERMINAL > rendering world............ done > you wake in the dark. SILENT TERMINAL is a dark-fantasy RPG that lives entirely inside your terminal. No textures. No shaders. No cinematic noise — just ASCII, deep RPG systems, branching stories, and your imagination against the dark. Explore ASCII ruins, fight tactical turn-based battles, talk your way past (or into) tro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Terminal.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

An FMV horror-thriller. A famous fitness influencer must fight for survival when she's hunted by killers. Your decisions determine whether she lives or dies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Run.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

97% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

Once upon a time, there was a great heroHe swore a covenant to rid the world of all evilWielding a holy sword He slayed the dragonHis deeds were etched into the fabric of this landYet His figure, faded from memoryAnd His name, was never celebrated...This is your hero's story! ---------- game features ----------- EXPLORATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS COMBAT. Observe, listen, think, communicate, act, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless: Slay Dragon.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 1,311 reviews

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabernet.

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

STORY 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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minds Beneath Us.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

A Game from the "Legends of Savvarah" series. "Time of Pariah" is an interactive story. The game is primarily text-based, but with lots of illustrations (essentially a visual novel in a non-standardised setting). On the continent of Erteon, the endless war rages between Kradzhan – an alliance of three beastly kingdoms – and Dominion of the Horned Ones. Seihal is a port… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Savvarah: Time of Pariah.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 814 reviews

Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Treasure: The Great Green.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

89% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Step into the shoes of a game-loving teen, sent to a harsh correctional institute by Principal Yang for your supposed internet addiction. Inspired by a real-life figure, Dr. Yang, a controversial psychiatrist who advocated for electrotherapy to "cure" troubled teens. You will navigate a branching narrative and make choices that impact your fate. Unravel the truth behind the institute, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakout 13.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

A narrative-based RPG game which draws from the old gamebook genre, set in the world of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythology. Drawing from the dark realms of H.P. Lovecraft's imagination, Omen... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omen Exitio: Plague.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 226 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

Fates of Ort is a retro inspired fantasy RPG with a focus on strategic action and a story driven by player choices. It is a tale of sacrifice and difficult choices, in a world under threat of annihilation by the avaricious force of consumption magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fates of Ort.

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.

Mandated Fate is a narrative-driven social thriller where loyalty is survival. You play as a weary inspector, a man with a fraught past, out of place in a newly established authoritarian regime. In 1985, a rising technological empire has seized power, driven by a single ambition: to discover the anti-gravity particle and surpass its global rivals by conquering space. The regime demands absolute u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandated Fate.

Your only rule is simple: never open the package. But what if the cargo is the key to your own past? "Seven Stops: A Trotillions Story" is a deep and dark post-apocalyptic visual novel. You play as Vale, an independent Courier whose job is to deliver information and cargo across the dangerous, scorched territories of the Dead Lands. In a world where all other communications have broken … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Stops: A Trotillions Story.

Game IntroductionYou and seven strangers are trapped inside a remote countryside mansion and forced into a deadly game. Everyone is trying to survive and uncover the truth behind the situation. But you are secretly assigned a different role: the killer. This is a story-driven visual RPG where your decisions determine who lives, who dies, and how the story ends. Gameplay You play as Eula, a cus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sociopath.

The Undergrounders is a gripping first-person, story-driven thriller that pulls you into a chilling underground world where survival is dictated by ruthless choices and moral dilemmas. Jack, a father desperate to save his daughter, finds himself trapped in a twisted game orchestrated by the Undergrounders, a shadowy group shrouded in mystery. Every step he takes unravels a deeper conspiracy, forc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Undergrounders.

Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

A balut vendor's simple life turns into a nightmare—can you survive the shadows of Barangay Sak Dudol? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hapunan.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A modern corporate slave wakes up to find himself reincarnated as the 100th incarnation of Golden Cicada! Stumbling into the all-female Western Liang Kingdom, he must unravel the earth-shaking conspiracy behind the polluted Mother-Son River while navigating deep emotional bonds with 7 goddess-level characters of distinct personalities—from the powerful and glamorous queen to the vengeance-driven S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIFU Kidnapped! Adventure in the Women's Kingdom.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

82% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Focus on exploration Find passwords for doors, search for access cards for terminals, repair damaged equipment and combine items. Think with your head. Intense battles You have a gun, but that doesn't mean you're safe. The enemies here are deadly, and not all of them can be killed... The atmosphere of cold loneliness Graphics inspired by classic 3D games such as Zero Tolerance, System Shock… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZERO PROTOCOL.

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.

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.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

92% User Score Based on 146 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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 928 reviews

The elders have entrusted you, an elite vampire courier, to deliver their secrets. Can you outrun the hunters, the other drivers, and the rising sun? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — Night Road.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,628 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Neo Cab is an emotional survival game about staying human in a world disrupted by automation. You play as Lina, the last human driver on the neon-drenched streets of Los Ojos. When your friend and only lifeline mysteriously vanishes, you'll need to use wits and empathy to survive. Choose your passengers— and your words— wisely. If you can balance your cash, star rating and emotional health, you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neo Cab.