Games like The Sun Doesn't Shine Here

A misanthropic trans guy stuck in a dead-end programming job tries magic rituals for better career prospects. 18+ Comedy horror kinetic novel, 8.3k words. For the Queer Halloween Stories bundle 2024, and a teaser for a little something. Content Warnings On-screen sex (t4t)Demon possessionEmetophobiaSleep paralysisCasual death threatsSexismTransphobiaQueerphobiaKink mentions (watersports… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Armchair.

Sugar and Sinew is a reverse-horror game where you play as an enormous, indescribable amalgamation of flesh and bone. You must hunt down unwary Trick or Treaters (who are all dressed as pirates for some reason) on Halloween night. It's set in a small town, brought to life by a dynamic artificial intelligence simulation. Controls KeyAbilityZLure - Capture the minds of nearby people and draw the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugar and Sinew.

Doll is a visual novel of horror and exploration. With the Jeudille doll, you will be free to explore the city of Lorgna. Talk to the inhabitants, and compare their speeches to succeed in answering the questions raised by this experience. This story features around two hours of content. There is no "jump scare," nor is there any stressful situation per se. The horror is in the ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll.

Engaging and gripping story from beginning to end, twists, turns, and despair await!WHAT!? I'VE BEEN ISEKAI'D!?What if one day you suddenly get summoned to Another World without explanation and... die just around the corner? What if after that, a suspicious Goddess tells you that you must do something... but she's so vague to not even explain what? In this Kinetic Novel, follow John Smith, a regu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I keep Dying in Another World.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Fadry is a story-focused game which explores a dark fantasy world through the eyes of several different characters. Length: about 13 hours. Manual, cheat codes, and a walkthrough can be found in your install folder. Features: Decisions and information gathering This game is very demanding when it comes to the player's attention. Characters will lie and mislead you. History books are biase… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fadry.

It's a visual novel/interactive book about a man known by the name of Morar, set in a world full of mystery, in an ancient magical land of Talamhur. The game is framed as a published account of Morar's life and adventures, made by an enigmatic author. Deep and fleshed-out world of dark fantasy inspired by Celtic myths, works of H.P. Lovecraft and European history. The gods of Talamhur are dead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Gods Realm: Morar.

A psychological visual novel where two observers entangle, trade places, and turn the gaze into a weapon. Switch perspectives, sift through evidence, and decide who walks away—and who gets rewritten by the story. Overview Thorned Gaze is a character-driven thriller about obsession, control, and identity. Two people fixate on each other until the roles of watcher and watched collapse. Chapters alt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thorned Gaze.

Mankind’s Last Card is a short psychological horror game made in 7 days for Scream Jam 2025. HISTORY  In the year 2030, humanity has been transported into a strange new world where every person must fight 1v1 until only one remains. You’ll face nine opponents. But with each round, the truth behind this cruel experiment begins to unfold. Are you fighting for survival… or for someone’s enter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mankind’s Last Card — The final Selection game.

                                                    ----My Name is Bob Mc Diggs ---- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Play as Bob Mc Diggs through several levels to help him gather everything he needs and flee this zombie infested rathole of a town once and for all ! Kill zombies with crowbar, shoot or stab them in the he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Name is Bob McDiggs.

UPDATE 2021: This demo was made while I was in high school. Due to me being in college now (studying game design!) and having more obligations, this project is being put on hold indefinitely. Thank you to everyone who played and otherwise supported the demo, I hope to come back to PNE someday! In a world where the dead rarely stay that way,  ghosts and other such spirits are a regular sight. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAUSE & EFFECT (demo).

Fortress Fury Know your battleground, build your defenses, and fight for your survival against the relentless goblin invasion. Your planning and fighting skills are the key to make your Last Stand! -------------- This game was developed for the 2024 Gamedev.tv game jam, with the topic Last Stand. -------------- NEW VERSION! What's new in v1.1? Bug-crushing! Projectiles were sometimes not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Fury.

City Sitter Expand the city that you have taken under your care! Build roads, houses, workplaces, and power stations to expand the city to your heart's content. There is no end goal, and the game quickly becomes a sandbox with how much money you make, so you just keep playing until you run out of room to build.This game was built in 5 hours as practice for Miz Jam 1. Controls LEFT CLICK - Build Se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Sitter.

Embark on a dynamic cosmic odyssey in Void Scout, where ever-changing tactical challenges and procedural level generation keep the adventure fresh. Customise your playstyle with a versatile arsenal and cybernetic upgrades, experiencing accessible epic journeys in just 15 minutes. Crush once-formidable enemies with powerful weapons, turning every corner into a potential surprise in this thrilling s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scout.

An interactive alternate ending for the 2019 movie It Chapter Two. Playing as Richie Tozier, you return to the house on Neibolt Street to relive the events of the movie and try to get everyone out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Use Your Outside Voice, Richie Tozier!.

GOD demands Gabriel to descend to Earth and do his bidding. Gabriel can use his sword infinite powers to take GOD's enemies, or he can pick up and use the weapons of man to exact GOD's will. Do you have what it takes to be God's sword arm? A SAWD Games production. This game was made in three days for Mini Jam 119: Heaven2, missing the initial deadline by about three hours.  This was our second … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Intervention.

You're Hired!"Welcome to Rosetta North, a family of elite truth-seekers, where we're as good at snooping around as we are at writing about it. That is the other side of investigative journalism, after all. Here, community, transparency, and mutual accountability form the very essence of what we do. We invite you, a free agent, into the fold as a part of our tight-knit society. Settle in, ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Reluctant Redemption of Verity Lux.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Invasion of The Halloween Fiends is a First-Person Retro horror game that takes place on Halloween Night. You’re left alone to enjoy Halloween festivities by yourself and respond to the knock at the door. Masked monsters keep visiting you looking for candy. Some of them, less friendly than others. Will you be able to survive Halloween Night? Key Features First Person Blend of Comedy and Horro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion of The Halloween Fiends.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

It's a visual novel horror game that's published on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MY ADAPTATION IN(TO) HUMAN.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Zapping.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 791 reviews

Hello, new Puppeteer! Meet Charlotte - a puppet you will control. Meet her alien friends, maggot cat and a certain Observer. Dive deep into horrors of junk food, TV world, religion and romance novels for middle-age women. Keep your puppet safe at all times. Or don't. ​ Have fun dying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Trials of Harmony is an interactive mystery novel told from a mobile messaging app perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Harmony ~ Experimental Visual Novel.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 74 reviews

discover Worlds and characters, laugh cry and find the meaning of life If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Crimson Stars.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization

96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Sceptic's Guide to Magic.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Enter the doomed town of Pareildas. Watch as the flames turn bone and stone to ash. Like joined wicks, we'll all burn together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THERE SWINGS A SKULL: GRIM TIDINGS.

Length: Approx. 50 mins Game Description "It's Simulations All The Way Down!" is a game which discusses Simulation Theory, Consciousness, AI, and other related philosophical concepts. Manage your very own 'Matrix' and control the lives of the conscious AI people who live there! Your new role as an intern at the sketchy tech company 'AdvancingAI' has you managing a new simulated reality full of con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's Simulations All The Way Down!.

Greta Tanner died in her sleep last night. The doctors don’t know what to think. Sure, Greta was old, but not old enough to die without an apparent cause. She didn’t take pills, had no medical problems, and had no recent surgeries. Winter creeps into the small town of Trenton, Alaska. The roads are blocked with snow, and the wind carries an icy dagger. Dr. Grayson, the town’s new resident docto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sleeping Sickness.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, funny

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

You’re not a hero.  You’re just someone who woke up in a cold, broken world: with no memory, no future, and maybe no hope. Will you figure out who you were?Will you survive long enough to matter? Navigate a post-apocalyptic town filled with factions, decay, and uncomfortable choices. Hunt rats, sell their meat, go mad from hunger, or maybe-somehow start a business.Violence is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Because The World Died.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Play as a bird in a small city called Tracadie and make the right choices to be able to complete the story. There will be a lot of yelling and weird situations so if you're into that "absurd humor" this game might interest you. This game is a simple visual novel where clicking is the only thing you will need to do to progress in the story. Key Features -Funny Story -French Voice Act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracadie Bird Shit.

You’ve just purchased an adult product: a "Lovely Doll." But somehow, she lives—and she comes with a bizarre feature: the more garbage she eats, the smarter she becomes. In this visual novel you decide her daily menu, nurture her, and deepen your bond. ◆ Miali ◆ A miraculous life‑size doll. Eating trash makes her smarter, and her appearance evolves—she’s quite the fashionist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Serve Only the Most Delicious Garbage.

This training tape has been issued to verify human integrity in the presence of anomalous subjects known as doppelgängers. Observe carefully, follow instructions precisely, and identify subtle differences in behavior. Failure to comply may result in termination or reassignment. All responses are monitored and recorded. Accuracy is mandatory. ESC / P to Pause Ending Spoiler Right now ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DOPPELGÄNGER.

Self-Delusion – A Modern PlagueAre you happy in life? Do you sometimes feel dehydrated? Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Are you prone to self-delusion?   Hmm… I see. You are declared the target audience for Hydrodynamics of Hope & Optimism - in short, H2O!   On the topic of waterDo not fret, self-delusion is not an incurable condition! One of the best solutions to prevent self-de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hydrodynamics of Hope & Optimism.

“艺术等同于生命，不，它就是生命的形式。”"Art equals life. Indeed, it is the modality of life." 你是一名生活朝五晚九的社畜，难得请假一下午看展，赶到艺术馆却已是闭馆时分。面对大片关闭了对外展览的区域，角落里那处冷清的小入口就仿佛你同样无人在意的人生，吸引着你踏入其中。 不该存在的广播提示音响起、自称是艺术家本人的怪咖突然现身……当你终于意识到自己身体的异样时，一切都太迟了。 You are a commuter who works from five every morning to nine every evening. It is rare for you to take an afternoon off to see an art exhibition, but you arrive at the art mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Installation Art of Odysseus 奥德修斯的装置艺术.

WELCOME TO BOARDTALE  A strange light fills the room... Twilight is shining through the office... It seems your journey is finally over... You are filled with EDUCATION. In this AU, the infamous political machine TAMMANY HALL has seemingly resurfaced once again as the COLLEGE BOARD after centuries of dormancy. At the same time, you have received your AP test scores and they fall short o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOARDTALE.

--- Welcome to the Isle of Clawhound --- Controls: WASD or Arrow Keys to move Space Bar to advance dialogue E to interact J to pause/open journal --- Overview --- Take control of a Detective to explore a dark fantasy world, utilizing your communication skills to investigate the people around you. The island boasts many secrets from start to end. Manage your sanity, explore, write in you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Isle of Clawhound.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Mutual Assured Destruction Simulator is a short and surreal dark comedy-horror narrative game. It's your first day as a MAD Technician, and we're here to guide you through your training! But don't worry, it's all just a simulation... Key Features A rich narrative-driven experience. Fully voice acted. Multiple endings to discover. Different achievements to unlock depending on your actio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutual Assured Destruction Simulator.

The heroes are out fighting, but you've got a potion shop to take care of! Navigate your potion shop to craft and mix potions to satisfy your customers! And hey - who said the heroes were the only one who could enjoy the potions? Drink some potions yourself to gain various benefits and make your job easier! Features: Fast, frantic, top-down 2D item-carrying gameplay! 7 challenging levels, with inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Panic.

Among the Haunted is a interactive fiction game that combines a modern, cozy setting with elements of horror. The game is also a submission for the Cozy Halloween Jam and ECTOCOMP (Le Grande Guignol)!  Warning: this game has mentions of blood, ghosts, spiders and clowns, as well as disturbing themes. Please proceed with caution. SUMMARY Being a single parent is never easy, especially when you have… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among the Haunted.

**The Mac version is currently missing some settings and cannot be opened.  You can fix these at your own risk using this guide, as the game has not been fully tested on Mac and may be buggy. A horrific scene in a cosy town, find the killer! Welcome to Silverlake, where everyone's as sweet as honey. But things aren't all sunshine and rainbows – the town's chief has been murdered! Take on the rol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet, Silence, Sunrise.

Gray city. Dirty panels. Bald flower beds. Not only asphalt will not survive this winter... Death and life are closer than it seems. Before you, “Walls” is a deep and intriguing visual novel in the post-punk style, which invites you to plunge into the dark and mysterious world of St. Petersburg through the eyes of a lost poet, Slava. History of Glory Slava is a former student, broken and destr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Стены.

Guide the snowman through the dark, snowy wilderness to find his lost family. Use your candle to light the way and make invisible platforms appear, but be careful as the heat from the flame will slowly melt the snowman over time. Controls WASD / ARROW KEYS: Move SPACE : Jump CTRL : Light  / Unlight Candle R : Restart Level ESCAPE : Quit Game How to Play Use CTRL to light the candle and make invisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snow Man Astray.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

It's senior year at Hallowearth University!Play as a young monster who has only ever known life under human rule. Between finals for University and figuring out who to take to the winter prom, not to mention memorizing your lines for the big school play, you already have a lot of pressure to deal with. You've always heard legends of a grand apocalypse where the monsters of the world rose up to rul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tentacle Prawn: (Actually) A Cthulhu Dating Sim.

NO LOVE! An RPG where you try to stop the being Darkness from destroying the world, in hopes of saving the innocent and the ones you love! A game about the human condition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO LOVE.

recursively_misremembered is an entry for #GameDev101Jam2, which had a theme of "LUCIDITY." It was made in Godot in about three to four days. I know it's tagged as "horror," but it's more... weird, not really scary so much. This is version 1.02, which reduces the file size a tad and allows window resizing. v1.01 was the game jam version, which fixed a crash-inducing memory leak on Linux and contai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to recursively_misremembered.

An ancient evil has descended upon your peaceful country, and it's been over a week since the last dawn you saw. So gather your equipment, and head alone into the stormy night. Destroy The Darkness that awaits for you under the old graveyard, or the light will be gone forever. Use the arrow keys to move around, Ctrl to fire the crossbow and Shift to swing you sword. Game Credits Art… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkness.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

89% User Score Based on 246 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

A blood-soaked interactive horror FMV If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Reset.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 195 reviews

Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 is a strange interactive visual novel and fictional simulation where you stand across from a mysterious girl and an unassuming coffee vending machine capable of producing anything you type, no matter how impossible it seems. She doesn’t tell you who she is, why she's there, or what's the deal with the coffee machine. All she asks is that you type a word—any word—and pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Coffee Machine 2.

The Empty Desk is the first chapter of the Detective Bennett: Solved Cases saga, a psychological thriller that blends adventure, puzzles, and touches of horror to immerse you in a gripping true crime narrative. Explore the effects of a mind trapped in a relentless cycle of repetition and decay. In this first installment, you’ll step into the shoes of veteran homicide detective Thomas H. Bennett, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empty Desk.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Step into the dark world of 2147, a dystopian place of vampires, androids, and you, trapped in between You are Lina, a young woman searching frantically for your twin brother, who vanished the night he was transformed into a vampire.  Stepping out from the safety of home, you find yourself in a city where danger lies in every shadow. With clues to lead you to the truth, you'll uncover secrets tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sibling Souls.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

30% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Invites you into a world of terror and uncertainty. You wake up in a mysterious place and need to find a way out. But it will be much harder than you think. Get ready for an adventure filled with frightening beings, challenging puzzles to solve, and dark humor that will make you laugh. This game requires you to not only deal with fear, but also with challenging logic problems. Uncover clues hidde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEVIL'S WAY.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

88% User Score Based on 3,040 reviews

Wake up, get dressed, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, go to work. A true horror story. A game about mental health. Made for Spelkollektivet's 2019 Halloween Game Jam! The main theme was Horror, and the sub-themes were: Archenemy, Profession, Personal. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mental health, depression, anxiety, self-loathing, dysphoria, eating disorders The theme we chose was: Personal + Archenemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Cages.