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7th Place - 31st Annual Interactive Fiction Competition (2025) Teatro della Fantasia is the premier opera house in the fantastical city of Lyra. The artists are hard at work preparing for opening night of the season. This annual event marks the beginning of Carnival, a time of masquerades — and, invariably, mischief. You're a private investigator who has been hired to ensure the show goes off wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Opera: Mischief at the Masquerade.

The Wall is a cinematic visual novel set in a post-apocalyptic world in which your existence is confined to a futuristic but disturbing city, safeguarded by an immense wall that protects its inhabitants from the horrors that lurk beyond. However, the city harbors a dark secret, and you are entangled in it. Will you discover the truth behind the wall? Live the story, make decisions and enjoy th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wall.

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.

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.

Nightmare in the Shadows ### ️ About the Game Nightmare in the Shadows is a short-form interactive horror fiction game created with Twine, adapted from the short story of the same name in the Warrior Omega series by Ryan Baker. Set in the fog-drenched town of Westwood within the Gothage Kingdom of the dimension Octiviox, the game explores guilt, memory, and justice through branching narrative p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare in the Shadows.

A dark text-based RPG in which the world is consumed by an eternal race for survival. An inexorable mushroom forest corrupted all life on planet. And you are a prophet's disciple leading your clan to survival... or oblivion. Interpret misty visions, make important choices, do everything to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before They Catch Us.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fernweh Saga: Book One.

WelcomeHello! I'm Odd Ember, a solo developer and artist working on my own projects. Summona Realm is my very first project, and there’s still a lot of work ahead. But more than anything, I hope to bring an engaging story that everyone will enjoy.  This story is divided into several parts, beginning with the first chapter, "The Secret Flame". OverviewSummona Realm: The Secret Flame is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summona Realm: The Secret Flame.

The inhabitants of Earth had left behind concepts such as famine, aging, disease, and death, forming a society free from all sorts of fear and anxiety. Equipped with supernatural powers, advanced technology, and magic, this community would have to confront their forgotten fears when faced with a mysterious mass of light rapidly approaching from outer space. In the face of this unexpected threat, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower Stories Green 1.

Game InformationEchoes of Nocturnal Chords is the second full-length horror puzzle RPG created by the author of Feather Of Praying. The game continues the world view of the previous work, focusing on atmospheric immersion and narrative experience, making it suitable for players who enjoy immersive stories and light puzzles. About the Game When all darkness fades away When the torn pages guid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords.

I am active on Tumblr! Next in Line on Tumblr Chapter 2, Part 1 is now out!! Last updated: August 3rd, 2023 Please add Next in Line to your itch.io collection! The game will be free. Always. Next in Line will be rated Mature. Player discretion is advised. Please do not play or  Put your health first! Message me, comment, or ask on Tumblr/Discord if you need any clarification on content and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next in Line.

70%Game Brain Score

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91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 5%Based on 1 reviews

‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

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100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Under normal circumstances, the game will automatically set to English based on the system language. However, if the interface displays in Chinese when you enter, please click the third button "系统设定" to change the language to English. If you find any bugs with the game, please email us. "Once upon a time, there were ten suns in the sky... Story Overview In the waning years o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignited in Cavern.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

This Visual Novel tells the story of a dark journey in a broken world.The action takes place in the abandoned estate of the former Order called “Black Rose”. One day this estate was swallowed up by the magical catastrophe which spread death to all nearby lands, turning people into “Shadows”.You will have to plunge into this cursed place, where a mad & legendary adventurer, and a girl from the “Hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Chaos.

Captive Audience is a first person Narrative Thriller set in the confines of the Compendium Estates, a dark-web corporation responsible for the creation of unlicensed programming using unwilling... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captive Audience.

Forgewhisper: An Epic Medieval Fantasy Adventure Description Enter a world of medieval fantasy, magic, and legendary swords! Forgewhisper takes you on an epic text-based journey through mythical lands teetering on the brink of darkness. With over 600 pages of immersive storytelling, this choice-based adventure game offers narrative arcs and engrossing plots that adapt to your every choice. Key Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgewhisper.

Welcome to the world of ''Ballad of the Judgment Night'', a dark fantasy interactive fiction game. In it, you play as an angel who's using their skills for one goal: to destroy the world. Choose how to tackle this goal and how to deal with anyone who would stand against it, regardless of who it is. This game is 18+. Content warnings: violence, death and murder, language, avoidable sexual content. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballad of the Judgment Night.

We Never Left is a hybrid first-person / text-adventure narrative horror game inspired by '80s horror films as well as No Code's Stories Untold, it was developed as part of the Dread X Collection 5 anthology game. All 12 developers in the collection were tasked to make a unique game in 2 months that fit the unifying theme of "entertainment". Dread X Collection 5 is currently available on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Never Left.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

88% User Score Based on 42 reviews

A short and unique psychological horror visual novel with an ever-shifting narrative that explores the deepest corners of the protagonist's mind. Meet characters whose dark secrets will leave you questioning reality, all set to a gripping retro soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop//Error.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

These dark, deep woods are home to wild creatures and wild magic, and they're only dangerous if you disrespect either one. They're also your home. Here, you're safe, loved, and free, and tonight is a very special night; a good one for a ritual. Until a stranger interrupts your plans, and turns your night, and your life in an entirely new direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three-Body Problem.

When you discover that the Serpent of Chaos is trying to destroy Egypt, will you stand against him, or will you help spread his eternal darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple of Endless Night.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Summit of the Wolf is a poignant point-and-click graphic novel adventure. A young girl wakes up in an ethereal garden and sets out on a personal journey to the fabled Summit of the Wolf, whereupon she must uncover the tragic events that led to her arrival in this fantasy realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summit of the Wolf.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

78% User Score Based on 103 reviews

At the heart of the action are a twelve-year-old Kenneth and his younger sister Esme, children of the Murphy family, who hit the trail of a mysterious monster following series of entangled events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters of Little Haven.

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.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

70% User Score Based on 1,736 reviews

Follow us About the GameHome is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens. Awakened by an oncoming storm, you open your eyes to discover yourself in a strange, dark room—tucked away in a house that’s not yours. As you play the game, it changes—subtly, almost imperceptibly—to reflect your pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 1,206 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

Immerse yourself in a thrilling psychological horror visual novel taking place in the secluded Japanese village of Yasumizu. A heavy fog surrounds the village, preventing everyone from ever leaving. Ancient Gods have come back to hunt the villagers down one by one. The Feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raging Loop.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

91% User Score Based on 184 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

Whether it is embarking on a quest to defeat an evil warlock or creating your own world as a god, Ord. tells stories that emphasise player choices and evocative fast-paced narratives. THREE additional stories for a total of four. New visual polish and sound effects. More achievements to hunt for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ord..

Earth's Center of Gravity is an interactive visual novel with multiple endings. The game's story is about fate and revolves around an antique shop called "Tower Antiques." As you explore different possibilities, fate of self, fate of others, fate of earth, fate of universe will be revealed upon your choices. You will have to find your integrity in this mystic horror visual novel. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth's Center of Gravity.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

77% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Critic Score 39%Based on 7 reviews

Of Bird and Cage is an Action-Adventure Music Video Game! A first of a kind music album that is experienced entirely through a video game featuring world-renowned artists from (ex) Guns N' Roses, Epica, Within Temptation, (ex) Evanescence and many others! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Bird and Cage.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Clyde Raveron and his coworker Devon Rhodes find themselves in a mysterious place with 14 other strangers, where they are forced to compete in a series of sadistic games of life and death. Each game is presented by a bubbly goddess with a penchant for chaos, and the players will need to survive each round if they hope to be granted one wish. Nothing is promised during the Game of Fourtune. Depe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Game of Fourtune.

The Night Market is an interactive fiction novel in which you awaken to a lantern filled world with no memory of how you got there. Desperate to get home, you must find the gate that leads back to your world, while navigating a foreign land, rife with political intrigue, arbitrary rules and secrets designed to keep you distracted. Nine barons rule the market , a place so vast that not even they ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Market.

Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Dungeon of Departure is an independently developed, pixel art, visual novel set in an original universe. The story follows the silent, player protagonist and three companion characters as they face difficult decisions, strange occurrences, and seek a path forward and out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Departure.

Drawing inspiration from the concept of Yin and Yang—two opposing yet inseparable forces—this dark otome visual novel weaves together elements of Vietnamese horror, supernatural folklore, and imperial culture. Each love interest presents a path of light (Yang) or darkness (Yin), where fate and free will intertwine, shaping your story with every decision. Each romantic route is a piece of a larger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess of the Tomb.

Last updated: September 29th 2025 (more fixes and a new art style) Wordcount: 147, 656  = the game (prologue & chapter 1 opening), codex contents (world lore and short stories), combat system and coding Story In the corrupt city of Wyldern, the Blackthorns carry out their master's wishes from behind the scenes. You, the protagonist, have been recruited to this shadowy organisation, where you ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackthorns: Wyldern.

WARNING: This game contains themes and imagery that some may find disturbing.  Foss Park  is a psychological horror visual novel that takes you deep into the fractured mind of a nameless patient in an unsettling mental hospital. You awaken with no memory of how you arrived, haunted by fleeting images of a life destroyed—a house fire, a lost family, and echoes of a forgotten tragedy. Guided—or to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foss Park.

Trash Hero is a high fantasy interaction fiction game with RPG elements. Making use of a functional turn based combat system with dice rolls, different abilities, items and NPC interactions. The game is a continuous work in progress. CONTENT WARNING: NSFW content, fantasy and medieval violence, blood, explicit language and alcohol use. Rated Adult 18+. SAVE WARNING: Make sure to use the built-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Hero: From the Abyss.

Gilui and Orima are cousins at it again with their usual antics. It's your job to decide what they are! Reviews: 3/5 Ridiculously Funny! - Review by :(DUMMY): (10 Jun 2023) 4/5 'Tis was fun!... ...There was a lot of beautiful thought and love pumped into this game, and it shows. I look forward to seeing what games you make next! - Review by broadwaydude23 (23 Dec 2022) 5/5 Nice game! - Review b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gilui & Orima: A Text-Based Comedic Adventure.

CW: HUMILIATION, ABUSE, TORTURE, VIOLENCE, NON-CONSENSUAL SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. THIS GAME IS INTENDED FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE 18 OR OLDER [There was another content warning here urging people who aren't into noncon to not play this game. BUT some lovely people from Strawberry Jam who aren't into noncon porn told me that they found the game interesting despite the content; it is fairly well-written, if I … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Defiant.

As the Ocean Lures is an interactive novel about being a Merfolk. You will go on hunts, learn more about humans, and perhaps explore the land above. As the Ocean Lures is a 16+ game with themes that may be triggering to audiences. This includes drowning, murder, death, body horror, dark humor towards death, potential transphobia, and the MC will exhibit sadistic traits with certain choices. This w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As the Ocean Lures.

"Lay thy head to rest, souls quickly spent The world has fallen, left no means to its end A harrowed sea bathed in neon light Steel yourself. Metal tends to bite." Vekari: Remote Bypass is a text-based psychological horror ARG built entirely in-browser. Explore the city of Faktoria, Haloran in the vast world of Vekari, where your decisions shape the world around you. An entire city controlled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vekari: Remote Bypass.

Day 7 Released! Welcome to Your New Home! Play as a customizable  engineer who has decided that they have what it takes to survive on a newly terraformed planet. You've taken classes, have a survival guidebook, and a helpful tool to make basic necessities.  All you have to do is survive, it's really that simple! What You're Here For: Terraforming is more efficient when you start with a planet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aliens? More likely than you think..

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Cradle of Nightmares: Flowers to You is an ATB turn-based game based on combat adventures made by RPGMaker. Players will play as a high school student named Yue Qing, as the world is being torn apart by a mysterious phenomenon from outside the world, the "White Light", and you will start from the ordinary daily life and fall into the dark and gloomy "Second World", where you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A visual novel/roguelike hybrid where a simple mission spirals into a cannibalistic odyssey. You'll struggle as a fragile human, blood-soaked knight, or flesh-devouring Forsaker. Devour or be devoured—yet your fate dangles by unseen strings. Choose: cling to this broken world... or forsake it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaker:DingDing&Blade.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

87% User Score Based on 45 reviews

A dark thriller with both comedic and spine-chilling moments, Angel Wings: Endless Night is a love letter to classic survival horror games, brought to life in visual novel form. As a spin-off sequel to Angel Wings, Endless Night finds you trapped in a haunted mansion with no means of escape. Using your wits and the help of your unlikely companion, will you find a way to end this eternal darkness?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Wings: Endless Night.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

"In the year 21XX, there is no rest for the dead—only servitude." The world is ruled by an Emperor of unparalleled power, who commands the fate of millions in life—but also after death. He promises safety and dominion. In return, he demands absolute obedience. You are a servitor—stripped of your name, your past, and your future. Bound by laws you did not choose, you exist as one small … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Advocate.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

95% User Score Based on 544 reviews

Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring a hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art developed by award-winning Finnish solo developer Jesse Makkonen (DISTRAINT -series, Afterdream, Heal). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without a Dawn.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Blankspace is an escape room visual novel with point-and-click elements. Interact with Beryl, investigate your surroundings, solve puzzles, and find your way out of a strange-looking room! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blankspace.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Wake up lovely, you've got things to do! First, find your lost flock of faer. Then find your wife, she'd look so cute wearing that flower you found. And if you have time, attack and dethrone god. Ok? Don't worry about that portal. I'm sure it's nothing. Now be careful. Every choice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Witch.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

86% User Score Based on 221 reviews

You and your shattered werewolf pack must save the living Earth with Rage and spirit! In this interactive novel with hundreds of choices, can you defeat a Wyrm Spirit that manifests as a lie that you want to believe? Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names is an interactive novel by Kyle Marquis set in the World of Darkness. It's entirely text-based—1.6 million words, without graphics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Mysterious deaths. Friends, both old and new. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreambound.