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Games like Villain's Promise

Games like Villain's Promise

Games like Villain's Promise

Looking for games like Villain's Promise? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy and romance focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Those Long Dead, Next in Line or Arcadie: Second-Born.

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Those Long Dead is a medieval fantasy interactive fiction story, with angelic imagery and themes worked in, and a focus on romance. It is rated 18+ for depictions of swearing, potential sexual themes, violence, and death. More warnings may be added as development goes on. Summary. Three generations. That's how long it's been since this kingdom was conquered. In a time of great upset, the First … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Long Dead.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    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.

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  3. 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, 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 all away for the sake of retribution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadie: Second-Born.

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  4. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Small Fires is a transformative, non-commercial work of interactive fan fiction inspired by the Dragon Age series. It is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Electronic Arts or its subsidiary, BioWare. All rights to the original characters, settings, and lore belong to their respective owners. The Story Ferelden, 8:82 Blessed. The Orlesian occupation rules the land with an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Fires [Demo].

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  5. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Tales Of The Under-Realm: Hazel is a dark themed yuri visual novel that takes place in the fantasy world of Aravorn (already seen in games like Loren The Amazon Princess). A mysterious entity known as the Nameless God serves as the main narrator of the story, having the ability to peek in on the life of deceased souls and discover what brought them to a premature death. In this case, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales From The Under-Realm: Hazel.

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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    The  briarheart. There are statues of the famed hero and their companions all over Crowned Grove. When you were younger, you tried to spy behind their mask, to get a glimpse of the face beneath, but there was nothing to be seen - the true visage of the briarheart was never captured by any artist or sculptor. But you had to check. You had to see if the face hidden behind the mask was your own. Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Briarheart.

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  7. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    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.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 353 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    You play as Azai Kyousuke, the son of an infamous gangster. Kyousuke knows what he likes and lets nothing stand in his way in getting what he wants. Referred to as God by his classmates, he often enjoys listening to Bach and "working" part time for his stepfather. But when a beautiful girl named Usami Haru appears in town along with an international criminal known as "Maou," they bring with them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil on G-String.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 624 reviews

    The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe. The free version o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2.

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  11. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 9,206 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 6 reviews

    Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Live The Queen.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Fading is an interactive fiction game series being made in Sugarcube. It is a dark adult fantasy that will focus on the dark side of the truth and the line between what is morally right and wrong. In this series, you will learn about lies, truths, and what it means to ultimately be alive. Legend of a Savior is rated 18+. Content Warnings: Language, violence, death, parental abuse, blood and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Legend of a Savior is an interactive fiction game series being made in Sugarcube. It is a dark adult fantasy that will focus on the dark side of the truth and the line between what is morally right and wrong. In this series, you will learn about lies, truths, and what it means to ultimately be alive. Legend of a Savior is rated 18+. Content Warnings: Language, violence, death, parental abuse,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of a Savior: Book One.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    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.

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  19. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Kingdom of Thestria is ruled by one of the most tyrannical leaders in its recorded history, a man known to his people as The Iron King. You just know him as Father. Rebels grow in number daily, destabilizing the kingdom and tempting foreign invasion, while disgruntled nobles threaten civil war. With your coming-of-age ceremony just around the corner, everyone wants something from you, the only… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Iron King's Heir.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    The former king and queen were murdered in a plot to take over the throne. As the Heir's shadow, it is your responsibility to get the last survivor of the royal bloodline to safety and the only way to do that is to go through The Forest Of The Lost. You remember being told stories about how it came to be and about the people that reside inside of it, but mostly you remember that there are few that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Of The Lost.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 382 reviews

    Softly, Opulent is a dark fantasy romance, an interactive fiction not suited for those under 17.  The Queen dies the night you’re born. And your family locks you away. All of King Adder’s children are a mystery to the common folk, but you—you are nothing but a ghost. A ghost, that spends eighteen years locked away in the deepest part of the palace, so that no eyes may lay upon you. And those th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Softly, Opulent.

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  22. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is the third act of a semi-linear slightly dark fantasy and romance interactive story, focused on the relationships and emotional connection between its characters. It is influenced by the Guanche culture, where you'll navigate a fantasy world and face the destiny that the gods have chosen for you and your loved ones. --- What do I mean when I say it's a semi-linear … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants of The Past - Act 3.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Narrative Point & Click, and moreSix Legends is a narrative game with a unique blend of Point & Click, 3D Visual Novel, Rhythm, Fighting, Cooking gameplay... and more! The pacy and character-centric narration define Six Legends' storytelling, ensuring an experience both charming, touching and fun, that constantly renews itself. Become part of the game's world, get attached to the charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six Legends.

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  25. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Featured globally on Google Play, the game ranked No. 4 worldwide and No. 1 in China on the “Popular Upcoming” chart during Steam Detective Fest in January 2026. The Early Access version includes 90% of the full game's content. Only the ending is still in development and will be completed and added during Early Access. The game features full voice acting and subtitles, seven locations, and ten cin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    78% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    What's scarier: the principal, your psychic powers, or finding a date for prom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psy High.

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  27. 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.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    One summer day, Shun Nanami meets a girl who is the spitting image of his dead sister. She turns out to be a high-tech android indistinguishable from a human being. So begins a touching tale in a world where androids and human beings coexist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trinoline.

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  30. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    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.

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  31. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Born into a small village with the uncommon ability to use magic, a loving father, and a best friend, you had considered life to be mostly pleasant, unfortunately, the serenity does not last. You had only been a child when your father is killed trying to protect you from intruders who meant to use you in a ritual that you had no recognition of. A peculiar stranger ends up coming to your rescue, sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Divinity of Bloodshed.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    61% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    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.

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  33. The Gaze of The Eternal Sun - The Gaze of The Eternal Sun a yuri visual novel independently developed by DogMade Productions The female protagonist, Shikonomiya Kanade, is troubled by her own peculiarities - she is able to retain her memories after death and continue to be reincarnated as a human being. As she goes through the cycle of death and resurrection, her ability to regenerate herself gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  34. 73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    You are living a good life, you can’t complain. As a government agent who works for a national security intelligence firm called Halcyon Tech, your position is the beginning of a bright future ahead and a name to hold, and you’re happy with that until your boss decides that it’s time for the Government and the Company to part ways. It was the day of your 24th birthday when you were caught in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archives of Halcyon.

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  35. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,543 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 15 reviews

    Massive Chalice is a single player turn-based tactics game within a multi-generational strategy campaign where you must unite your kingdom under a powerful dynasty as an immortal King or Queen to eliminate the demonic threat, and reforge the Massive Chalice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MASSIVE CHALICE.

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  36. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    A horror-romance visual novel following the trials of a dysfunctional friend group thrust back into the wish-granting wonderland of their youth. Either they face the issues plaguing them or risk dying in horrific ways again… and again… and again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Wonderland.

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  37. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    36% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    "The Joker's Game" is an FMV crime battle royale. Jack, drowning in debt, joins a lethal game. Critical choices, even small ones, shape outcomes. Outwit rivals, uncover truths, or perish? Every move decides survival... or the deadly prize. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Joker's Game.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    Crown Gambit is a narrative tactical game in which you guide three paladins down an ominous path, through a capital plagued by chaos and political unrest. Pledge allegiance to one of the pretenders to the throne and help them ascend to power. Follow your own principles but be careful, as your choices often come at a price! Pick a side among plotters and use ancestral relics to defeat your foes,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Gambit.

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  43. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 4,368 reviews

    You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hollow.

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    23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    32% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Seventh Circle is an urban fantasy visual novel about friendship, love, and fighting people with magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Circle.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    If they call me wicked for following my heart, then so be it. Awaken your inner witch, pursue forbidden love, and unlock your destiny in this visual novel adventure, with 8 unique plot paths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wicked Willow.

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  46. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    95% User Score Based on 454 reviews

    When The Night Comes is an episodic fantasy otome game with supernatural elements. You are a Hunter, and you've been called to the quiet town of Lunaris to assist the local Enforcers with an investigation into a series of increasingly unsettling murders. Immerse yourself in the world of Witches, Vampires, Demons and Lycan's as you slowly unravel the mystery that lies deep within the roots of the t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When The Night Comes.

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  47. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel in a steampunk victorian alternate reality, where coffee is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Remainder is a dark fantasy story made of psychological puzzles, romance, and the unexpected. The Complete Edition contains acts 1 to 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder.

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  50. 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.

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