Games like The Shadow Between Words

"Along the Edge" is a narrative-driven adventure game where players step into the shoes of Daphne, a woman on the verge of inheriting her grandmother's house in a small rural village. The game features a branching storyline with multiple endings, inspired by historical and political events of the 20th century. Decisions made throughout the game affect Daphne's relationships, the town's dynamics, and her own personal growth.

A free horror Visual Novel about an ill-fated journey across Sinnlos, a lake where awful monsters lurk just beneath the surface. With times being so dire you'll need to decide what, and who, is going to be sacrificed. Anyone can be saved, but not everyone can be.

"Gerda: A Flame in Winter" is a single-player Historical Role Playing game with a good story, marvelous gameplay, and pretty visuals. The game received high praise from reviewers, including a 9/10 score from Gamereactor and a 4.5/5 score from Hey Poor Player. In the game, you play as Gerda in February 1945, fighting for survival as the war nears its end. The Modstand Bundle includes the main game and the additional content "Liva's Story."

In The Bottom of the Well, you play as Alice who has just had an unsettingly life-like dream about the end of the world. She retells her experience to her friend in a huge, branching narrative. Although a single play-through might take as little as 20 minutes, experiencing all the possible paths Alice can take through the ruins of her city will take you many hours.

Destroy the evil at the heart of a haunted manor! Will the nightmare claim you?

"Cupid" is a single-player Erotic Role Playing game set in 18th century France, where you play as the third-person point of view character of Mother, seeking revenge on Catherine's betrothed, Marquis Guilleme, who you believe is responsible for her death. With a good plot and beautiful music, the game contains mature themes, strong sexual content, and violent imagery, requiring viewer discretion. Your decisions will determine the fate of the characters, as you uncover Guilleme's secrets and confront your own dark desires.

"Cinders" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a fabulous story, delightful graphics, and awesome music. The game allows you to break the classic fairytale mold and explore multiple endings, 120 decision points, and over 300 choices, resulting in a highly emotional and unique atmosphere. With plenty of humor and replayability, "Cinders" offers a fresh take on the story of Cinderella and the lives of four women.

Embrace the monster within to change the fate of a nation in this dark fantasy visual novel.

"Wicked Willow" is a narrative-driven game where you play as a powerful witch named Willow in 1993, navigating her life with a group of diverse characters, including a talking cat named Shadow. Faced with decisions that affect those around you, such as helping a friend with a serious illness, your choices determine Willow's path as she embraces her newfound abilities while dealing with her own tragic past.

"Omen Exitio: Plague" is a Lovecraftian adventure game where you play as Dr. Jake Huntington, a military doctor investigating a mysterious disease threatening human extinction with potentially preternatural origins. Set in 1896 Zanzibar, you'll explore dark conspiracies and intrigues, pushing the boundaries of human intellect to uncover the truth and save humanity. The game is inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s, offering a unique and immersive experience.