Games like The Unsought Light: A Japanese Fairytale Retelling with a Gothic Twist

This game is created by @Darklord with YAHAHA Horror Game Kit and YAHAHA assists the creator with packaging and publishing the game based on their request. Yahaha Horror Gamekit is tailored for imaginative creators and players who adore horror games, all without the need for any programming expertise. Our game has garnered significant attention! On May 17th, itch officially recommended our g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wedding Day.

This game supports Japanese only.Fan localizations are welcome.*No permission or confirmation is required for localization, but if you contact us after completion, we will introduce it to you. Liz, a boy living as a noble lady for the sake of a political marriage, harbors an unrequited love for the maid Nymph.On the day before the wedding, he wishes for happiness with Nymph upon the “black rose … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to イツワリの令嬢少年.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

73% User Score Based on 250 reviews

In a small inn located in the snowy Japanese mountains, an unlikely relationship blossoms between a once-popular poet and the daughter of the inn's proprietress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six Days of Snow.

The Third Minor Noble War would later be known as the War of the Frontier's Birth. We know what started it and how it ended, but we still know nothing about the Knight who determined its outcome. Only the Knight himself can tell that story. You arrive in the New South as a knight of the Empire, born to enforce God’s miracles upon the world. Knight is your duty. Knight is your name. Knight is eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petty Warfare.

Congratulations! You are now in possession of one (1) neurodivergent romance novel villainess! Unfortunately, neither you nor she remember the bad romance novel you are trapped in… or which character wants her dead. Guide your amnesiac villainess through mysteries, menacing manors, and (wo)men who may be trying to murder her. Meet with five suspiciously gorgeous characters and pursue … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save the Villainess: An Otome Isekai Roleplaying Game.

Demo updated: June 7th, 2024 (Prologue - Chapter 2) Current Word Count (w/code): ~91.4k Word Count for One Play Through: ~34k For fun: Take the 'which character are you' quiz You never thought you'd go to college, due to your circumstances. But you especially didn't dream you'd be forced to attend the prestigious Vales Grove University after being attacked by wraiths in their library. What sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Academia.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 64 reviews

A short somber game about exploring a forgotten town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No One is Here.

Upon coming back to the family home from college, you find the corpse of your mother mutilated almost beyond recognition. Apart from the terrible scene, there is seemingly no evidence found by the police and no suspects are brought up. The lack of answers is driving you crazy, and so you set out to find out who has killed your mother yourself. This job will be difficult-- there will be friends th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrill Seeker.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

A dark fairy tale set in the deep sea. The fated encounter between a sea monster and a human forever changes their lives in this yuri visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drowning Song of the Stagnant Sea.

As the priest of Santa Cecilia, save a village’s souls or exploit their sins. Sinful Hearts is a dark fantasy RPG visual novel with point & click investigation, branching choices, and consequences that can redeem, corrupt, or destroy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinful Hearts.

If only I could see you once again... Story Akira’s world shattered the moment he saw his girlfriend Yuki’s lifeless body on the pavement after a horrific car crash. Weeks later, he joins his professor, Akane, on a trip to investigate the legendary Kagetsu Mansion—a site tied to the Amayorome Myth of a god imprisoned and a land condemned. Upon reaching the mansion, Akira discovers it is more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mansion Of Whispering Desires.

In the season when the cherry is at full blossom, an ordinary high school girl met a sakura youkai and the story unfolded. This game is a visual novel with multiple storylines and your choices will lead to different endings If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowering Across.

The Empress is dead.  The Throne is free for the taking. The Sovereign's Ring is an 18+ dark fantasy interactive fiction filled with drama and romance. CONTENT WARNING: The Sovereign's Ring is intended for an 18+ audience. The Sovereign’s Ring contains disturbing/dark subject matter that is not for everyone, such as graphic depictions of violence, gore, death, trauma, sexism, racism, poverty, miso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sovereign's Ring.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

85% User Score Based on 34 reviews

From out of an old vase emerge two Sengoku Era generals but... they're hot babes?! Our protagonist Jun finds himself responsible for helping Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen adapt to modern Japan, as well as fulfilling their (after)life-long regret of not experiencing the joy of motherhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Babes.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Can your magic amulet save your Jewish village from destruction? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost and the Golem.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 722 reviews

Story BackgroundThe year is 1632. The Ming Dynasty faces its final days amid internal strife and foreign threats. Years of disasters and harsh policies have triggered famine and rebellion across the land. A bandit named "Liang" accepts a job escorting four young girls from Huazhou to Luoyang. He assumes they'll be sold as daughters, but a girl named "Sui" reveals the truth: t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

80% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Rule over a secret society of vampires in a game full of political intrigue, occult powers, and conflicting loyalties. Will you play or be played? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vampire Regent.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

77% User Score Based on 295 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Lovely Wife.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Because We’re Here ~Mohnblume und Blauerose~ is a bittersweet otome dating sim in an unforgiving First World War-inspired setting. It's an episodic visual novel, released in four acts. 1915, Wesslinger National Calendar. The Great War rages on. As neurotic Postal Corps volunteer Elfriede Rauss, you walk the trenches with the men of a lost generation. And amidst the chaos and brutality of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Because We're Here - Act I.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 3,010 reviews

Critic Score 91%Based on 5 reviews

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. The House in Fata Morgana is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House in Fata Morgana.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Play as a butler and explore a haunted mansion. Discover mysteries and solve problems in this Point and Click Adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Ghostly Tale.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Mamiya is a captivating, dark visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAMIYA.

You are a young adult adrift in life, suffocating beneath the control of your oppressive parents. Feeling out of sync with the rest of the world, you yearn for freedom and life beyond the bounds of your prison. You find it in the form of a ravishing stranger and a long-lost city, calling out to you across space and time. Something is beckoning underneath the ancient city's glimmering white tile… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Mist: Beginnings.

"Shadowfall" is an epic action-adventure RPG set in a fantastical world of magic and myth. You take on the role of Kael, a young hero tasked with saving the kingdom of Arvandor from a looming darkness that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Embark on a thrilling journey across Arvandor's many lands, from the enchanted Whispering Woods to the treacherous Shimmering Desert, in s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowfall.

Find a weapon lost to myth, and Drake can save the world.Find a creature lost to war, and they can save themself.Drake Elýnus was never supposed to be in Tārāmen. They were never supposed to be working for Tārāmen’s royal family. They were never supposed to do the things they’ve done. But Drake hasn’t stood a chance since the day their home was burned to the ground, the boy they loved was executed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veil Us in Gold.

Yakumi's World This is the story of 5 year old Yakumi.  In a cruel twist of fate she suffered a horrific accident and lies in a medically induced coma. Fortunately, she is not aware of any pain and blessed with a vivid imagination. Immersed in her dream world she commands a magic bubble in which she feels safe and comfortable.  The bubble takes her to a far away island with coconut trees, white s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yakumi's World.

They say every creature in Hollas has magic in them. It doesn't have to be too much, but there will always be just a bit inside even in the weakest people. You, on the other hand? You have no magic. Nada, nelch. No mana runs through your veins, no sparks glow from your hands. You are the only magic-less creature on the continent. So why is that you have visions of your death? A Knights Heart is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Knights Heart.

Life was never fair not before the accident, and certainly not after. You expected magic, adventure, maybe a crown. Instead, you awaken in a foreign body, forced into an arranged marriage with Zachary, the cold and distant Duke of the North. Born to the sunlit luxury of the South, you're sent to a frozen, war-torn land plagued by monsters, famine, and unrest. Your new husband is a man of duty, no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Wife is a Spy?!.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

In this fantasy visual novel, you will play as Miyuri, the heiress of the great Bakuto clan of adherents to ancient martial arts. She has inherited a very important ability from her deceased mother: a mysterious power that would help save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian of the future.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 84 reviews

"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adabana Odd Tales.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

99% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

Mitsuki, an aimless young man studying to take his university entrance exams, falls for a young single mother who lives in his apartment complex. A relationship develops between these mismatched social outcasts, and then... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Language Of Love.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

96% User Score Based on 360 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

One Day, One Life.Sumire is an indie narrative adventure game about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sumire.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 135 reviews

A golden dream, and a closed world. A spiral staircase into the garden of the mind. What lies beyond gilded wonderland? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallstreak.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

84% User Score Based on 209 reviews

From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iwaihime.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

Loretta is a psychological thriller that would make the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes and would lead her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story is about a woman, dealing with betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, relationship problems and the difficult social situation of the 1940s.Conceptually and aesthetically, the game is inspired by the American art of the twentieth century, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loretta.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 90 reviews

A lesbian gothic romance tale set in Victorian England, in which an anxious governess is aggressively pursued by her unruly, tempestuous pupil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salome's Kiss.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Sickness is a visual novel centering around Suoh Tesla, an amoral high school student whose life is rapidly deteriorating. Following the deaths of his parents, a brief stay in the hospital, and the emergence of his “Sickness”, his daily life quickly devolves from carefree school days to a life of crime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sickness.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

94% User Score Based on 554 reviews

In this interactive tale of love and war, carve a place for yourself in a world that has disregarded you for too long. Be the force of reason that your kingdom needs, or perpetuate its reputation as a force of destruction. Find love and weave friendships, or cast it away for the sake of retribution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadie: Second-Born.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

SummaryA dark fairy tale about the woods outside a small village and the monster that roams within them. Become Sage and play through to uncover the mystery when they're tossed away from everything they've ever known. Which path will you choose?Features- Two branching routes in a dark, immersive world - Change the protagonist's pronoun - All original art - 12 different endings - Completely o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twisted: A Dark Fairytale.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

96% User Score Based on 928 reviews

You are running through a forest. It is late at night and the sky is as black as pitch. The trees which surround you, jutting out of the earth like eerie monuments to a foreign god, are blotting out most of the moonlight. You do not know where you are going. You have no map; no route; no plan. You have no desire, as you run, save to escape. You cannot let yourself be caught. All you can do … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It gets so lonely here.

A fantasy, adventure, and love story influenced by the Guanche culture where you will navigate a fantasy world and face the destiny that the gods have chosen for you and your loved ones. But what’s so special about your soul? I guess we will find out soon enough, won’t we? Synopsis It’s already been three years since demons began to ravage the world, leaving broken families and shattered dreams … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants Of The Past.

This tale starts with your death. You remember only the moth, carrying you through the cosmos. And so, the Abyss beckons you. Now, you are a spirit, immortal. After a meeting with the Grim Reaper, Death, you were gifted with a peculiar inheritance: a bar. This mysterious establishment and the Abyss around it serve as a nexus, connected to every realm in existence. It’s a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bar on the Abyss.

Broken Lands: Adventures between Law and Chaos is a medieval fantasy role-playing game created by Carlos Ferrer that sets the action in a world divided by religious struggles and subjected to the ambition of the gods. Their eternal conflict keeps the mortals who worship them in a constant political and social tension. In the historical moment that serves as setting for the game, this pressure is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Lands RPG.

Step in the glorious Victorian Era and experience it as a young upper class woman preparing for her debut before the Queen and the royal family. You will be subject to various situations, each with four choices. Each and every one of them can and will impact your future. Who will you become when the time comes? Will you fullfill your family's expectations and ambitions? Will you find your own pat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victorian Debutante.

Tired and confused, you awake engulfed in darkness, in a prison that appears to have no end, known as the Vitromotus. Your memories are clouded, but your desire for freedom allows you to endure. With nothing but your wits and might, you carve your way out with determination, eager to embrace the light of the sun. Yet, as despair slowly consumes your spirit, a ray of hope shines forward. Impriso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberville.

Blood Moon Serenade Complete Edition is a story-driven otome visual novel originally released for mobile and now brought to PC. Read through a dark romance set within the secretive world of vampire aristocracy, make choices at key moments, and decide the path your heroine will follow. Will you seek true love in the light, or surrender to forbidden desires and take your place in the underworld? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Moon Serenade: Complete Edition.

What to Expect Romance plot with one and only ML (male lead). A defined female character with her own personality and backstory. Murder mystery in a Dark Academia setting. Choices that matter—decide how our heroine interacts with the world and how the story ends. No fail states or bad endings—all routes and endings are canonical and satisfying. Gorgeous 2.5D indoor and outdoor environmen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strix and Scholar.

EARLY ACCESS CURRENTLY INCLUDES CHAPTERS 1-5, MORE WILL BE ADDED OVER TIME. A runaway from another world. A jaded cop with a buried past. A bond that may decide the fate of both. When a mysterious girl named Leandra appears in the human world, she crosses paths with officers Sawyer Randavix, April Jennings, and their calm but secretive captain, Kaheru. Leandra wants to live a peaceful life, but da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of the Heart.

Trapped in darkness, uncover secrets, face nightmares, and survive the unknown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misguided Remastered.

This is a voyage of alchemy, emotions, and self-discovery.Story Synopsis:I am "Ellixir," born into an alchemist family, living in seclusion with my father and my elder brother, Kunsheng. One day, Kunsheng finally returns home. With our father's permission, we set sail on a long journey. During our voyage, I meet Heiwei Renxuan, Aibai, Cyrus, and Rudolf, creating unforgettable memories … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 伊利斯之梦Ellixir's Dream.