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Chapter Ten has been released! A Tale of Crowns is a high fantasy romance with Middle Eastern roots, both on pc as well as mobile! It’s entirely text-based, with choices throughout to shape both your main character’s personality and skills as well as influence their relationships with others. There are four love interests for you to choose from, both female as well as male, each with their own st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale of Crowns.

LAST UPDATE: 01.10.23 Chapter 2, Part 1 The Northern Passage is a (work in progress) horror fantasy CYOA, where you play as a hunter sent up north to investigate a series of missing people along the border of your home country and in the port cities of the Blackwater. Working with your handler, Lea, you will travel north and discover that things are far worse than you ever could have imagined, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Northern Passage.

The Last Divine You walk a path you were never meant to survive... The Last Divine  is a text-based fantasy romance set in the medieval-inspired realm of Jeilene. It is a character-driven interactive fiction novel that loosely borrows from elements of Greek Mythology. The choices you make throughout will shape your personality, your abilities, and ultimately the trajectory of Jeilene's future.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Divine.

    The letter comes at the peak of summer, interrupting the calm tedium of your everyday life with news of loss and sending you on a journey that will challenge everything you know about yourself and those closest to you.      You are called back to Withe, the small town in the middle of a dense northeastern forest where you spent your summers as a child. Waiting for you is a grief-laden inher… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birthright.

REDSUGARSOCIETY Sit, smile, eat. Leave everything to Maddox, nod along, play along. Don't worry about anything else. The intimate dining room feels suffocating, the only thing going round in your head the only one that shouldn't, because fuck if it doesn't make you dizzy and antsy and just all around ill at ease, and all these people—these politicians, doctors, the deputy fucking mayor of Adafield… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REDSUGARSOCIETY.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Return to Two Elk Island anew Dorman, a closeted trans woman, has just finished recovering from a sailing incident that left her bedridden when her grandmother encourages her to start a new career. All the while, she struggles with the expectations her parents left behind - of her as a sailor and as a man. As she begins to settle back into her life, she finds that Two Elk Island isn’t as tranqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless Winds - LGBT Visual Novel.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

91% User Score Based on 544 reviews

Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim Visual Novel; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witches x Warlocks.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

77% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Plunge into court politics and change the course of history, or pursue a love affair that rocks the kingdom to its foundations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affairs of the Court: Choice of Romance.

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.

Chapter Four has been released! Crown of Ashes and Flames is a fantasy interactive fiction game, free to play on pc and mobile! You play as the only remaining member of the royal family of Vesphire; living in the home of the man that took away everything from you. It is currently in development and each chapter will be released as they are finished. Socials: Tumblr | Ko-Fi | Patreon The war… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown of Ashes and Flames.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Be the captain of a futuristic ship and lead your crew to victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of a Space Force Captain.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 277 reviews

Can you defeat the rebellion in your kingdom before your past consumes you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I, the Forgotten One.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

96% User Score Based on 741 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

"Set in 20XX, Arcade Spirits follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred - after a turbulant work history you are granted employment at the Funplex, a popular arcade, home to a host of unique personalities and customers. Where will this new found employment take you? Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Spirits.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

81% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Steal and raise a baby war gryphon! Will you fight dragons together to save the empire, or defy the empire and lead your people to freedom? Runt of the Litter is a 150,000 word interactive fantasy novel by Kelly Sandoval, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runt of the Litter.

Description: When your village is razed to the ground, you're left fleeing with an exiled prince. You can trust no one but each other. Your father's dying wish was to protect the prince, but can you really trust a man who was exiled from his kingdom? Journey across the borders in search of allies. But in this deadly game of treachery and deceit, there is more than just the prince's life at stake. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown of Exile.

Episode 2 Released Wayfarer is a dark fantasy interactive fiction game. With the storytelling of a novel, the player choice of an RPG, and the dice roll mechanics of a tabletop game, the game creates a unique experience that changes with every playthrough.  Create and customize your character, improve your skills, and navigate hundreds of branching choices as you journey through the magical city… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayfarer.

True Colours is a romance/horror visual novel - a cute innocent dating sim with a dark twist! WARNING: THIS GAME CONTAINS DEPICTIONS OF HORROR, THREAT, VIOLENCE, GORE, DEATH AND MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES/ILLNESS. GAMERS WITH SENSITIVE DISPOSITIONS MAY FIND CERTAIN SCENES DISTURBING. Tired of the same old daily routine? Our protagonist knows that feel all too well. Working a boring office job a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Colours.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

97% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Can your steam-powered inventions save the ancient Library of Alexandria? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Alexandria.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

94% User Score Based on 355 reviews

A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to //TODO: today.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Defend Napoleon's heir in this steampunk alternate history game of political maneuvering, airship adventure, and romantic intrigue! Will you bring liberty to France, or plunge Europe into bloody war? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eagle's Heir.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

A medieval fantasy visual novel with an otome twist. Rhea works as a nurse in a village hospital and lives a peaceful life - until one of her patients contracts a mysterious illness. Go on an exciting adventure, meet a varied cast, and see if true love conquers all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This World Unknown.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 178 reviews

You spend a day seeing how many coins you can fit into the hollows above your collarbones. You're losing yourself first in inches, then moments... Will you survive yourself? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrinking Pains.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

81% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Despite the chains around your wrists, this story is yours. You are the decision-maker. Freedom reaches out to you : you shall rise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen.

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.

STATUS: In development Last Updated 03/27/2025 Chapter 1 Part 3 Current word count: ~149.5k words Free public side story available to free members on Patreon and Kofi! Features Kieran's POV! Posted for the one year anniversary of the Tumblr intro post. As a note: while the game is playable on mobile, the template I used for the game was designed with desktop in mind. I've updated it (03/29/202… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse IF.

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.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

"Feed me, or I'll reap your soul!"And with those ridiculous words, my whole life was turned upside down. Sakuraba Rie, aged nine, is a cynical and grumpy girl who cares little for her fellow classmates, and does not have a single friend.That is, until a self-proclaimed demon from the deepest, darkest pits of Hell suddenly appears in Rie's kitchen and steals a tray of cookies.What will happen betwe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawberry Vinegar.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Sable's Grimoire is a visual novel / dating sim featuring monster girls in a magic academy setting. Play as Sable, an aspiring magic researcher, as he get sucked into the daily lives and troubles of his demi-human classmates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sable's Grimoire.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

100% User Score Based on 309 reviews

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one-of-a-kind life. Our Life is a nostalgic visual novel where you create your own character and grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Life: Beginnings & Always.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

84% User Score Based on 456 reviews

Claw your way to success in Moreytown, a furry slum for human-animal hybrids. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Moreytown.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

91% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Your name is Adrian Clarke and you've been given the opportunity to live the rest of your life on a distant planet under the watchful eyes of benevolent robots. Help shape society on T-3R4, build relationships with the other settlers, and keep Earth updated through your blog! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace In Space.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

88% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Walk the path of a legendary mage, combining four different schools of magic to devastating effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Mage Reborn.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

89% User Score Based on 506 reviews

《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The four dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Vow to My Liege.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

74% User Score Based on 463 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

Actual Sunlight is a short interactive story about love, depression and the corporation. The game puts you in the role of Evan Winter, a young professional in Toronto, as he moves through three distinct periods of his life. The story is linear, unavoidable and (hopefully) thought-provoking. You experience his perceptions, fall under the consequences of his decisions, and meet everyone who didn’t … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Actual Sunlight.

DISCLAIMERS. This game is rated Mature (18+) for use of alcohol, tobacco, and fantasy drugs; blood and gore, body horror, death, strong language, and morally incorrect and manipulative behavior. For a more in-depth list of trigger warnings, see the 'trigger warning' list in the beginning of the game. The main cast below were originally OCs for Limbus Company; they were transformed to be unaffiliat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to larvate..

WIP. Chapter 3 out, 112.747 words + code (was 70671 words + code) Description A new soul has arrived in the midst of what many would call the most controversial family on the planet Ernin.  A child born with the hope of bringing change. Kalvanya, the kingdom in question, has gone to great lengths to make a name for itself.  Those in power, the Aniters, have taken notice of them, while those withou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trust the Owls [Ch3 18 July].

Crimson Rose & White Lily is an intrigue story set in a fantasy world inspired by the Victorian era and French 18th century court. Content Warning: depiction of violence, death and sexually suggestive content. After waking up from the weirdest and most vivid dream you have ever had, you find yourself in a strange place, among strange people. Realizing that you have no memory before this poin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Rose & White Lily.

Story Last Updates: 17.10 - new chapter added; fixed typos/bugs (fixed style variables) Hollowpass Town Mysteries is a modern fanstasy/paranormal romance interactive story about mystery and relationships you can form with others you meet - be it romantic, platonic or antagonistic. 16+ Play as a woman, man or non-binary person.   Establish relationships with the characters: be exes, enemies, friend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowpass Town Mysteries.

You are one of the illune, a moonless guard tasked with the protection of the minds of the Royal Family of Spala, and now with the mysterious disappearances of an increasingly large amount of your people. Set in a fantasy world inspired by ancient mediterranean civilizations, you play as an illune - a moonless mind guard - of the royal family. Unlike humans, moonless have no magical talents but th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Moonless.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

83% User Score Based on 188 reviews

Dark, gritty vampire visual novel If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Embrace: Hollywood.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Celestial power thrums in your veins, Hell’s throne calls, and demons conspire. Will you ascend as savior, tyrant, or something in between? A text-based horror novel, 295,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Throne of Blood.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Climb out of your tomb to avenge your own death in this haunted fantasy epic! Defy dragons, duel the dead, and face the nightmare at the bottom of the sea! It's an interactive epic fantasy novel, without graphics or sound effects, fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Specters of the Deep.

“May God… grant you likewise the gift of surpassing in knightly excellence all the knights living today. And much of your fate I know.”  The Red and White Knight is an Interactive Fiction heavily based on Medieval Arthurian Literature, especially the Vulgate Cycle, where you play as Lancelot Du Lac from his beginnings as a knight to his death “Then there appeared the White Knight who was beari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red and White Knight.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

96% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Embrace the monster within to change the fate of a nation in this dark fantasy visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigh of the Abyss.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

90% User Score Based on 294 reviews

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure in The Pirate's Fate, a visual novel experience with a unique twist: the story, the crew, and who you are transform based on your choices. Seek treasure, find love, and choose your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pirate's Fate.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

73% User Score Based on 155 reviews

Seize the throne of medieval Britain in this fantasy of King Arthur! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pendragon Rising.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Are you worthy of the throne? Or do your siblings deserve it more than you do? What kind of heir will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sword of Rhivenia.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 206 reviews

Samantha and Lillian are best friends. At least, they were, until everything fell apart. Now, Samantha has a day to repair their relationship — but is it already too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asphyxia.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

89% User Score Based on 211 reviews

Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. Her job is to guide and advise him, to make him look good so that he can land a royal bride. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her. Unfortunately, events are not going accordi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Confines Of The Crown.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

An erotic romantic comedy about social manipulation, crossdressing, and girls tying up other girls. Will the hapless lesbian ladykiller Beast succeed at pretending to be her ruthless twin? By the creators of Analogue: A Hate Story, featuring choice-driven mechanics... and lots of sex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ladykiller in a Bind.