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Gifted Before heading to work one day, you come across a mysterious key hidden in your childhood home. Having been adrift and struggling to survive since your mother's death over a year ago, this discovery has given you something new to pursue, and a myriad of questions regarding your mother. When you do eventually find what the key had been hiding, you're overwhelmed by questions before being p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gifted.

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.

Visual novel, ADV, Romance, fantasy, otome, cats Leah, the count's daughter, lives a carefree life until she falls under the curse of an evil hex. Will someone help her remove it, or will she have to take fate into her own ... paws? This is a sweet story about a cheerful heroine. Each character with whom you can build a relationship has its own little secret. In addition to Rion - he is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat’s Princess - visual novel / Otome.

Calamity Control is a fantasy adventure romance set in a post apocalyptic Earth after a surge of power brings entire supernatural civilizations and creatures into our world. Twenty years after the Event, you become in charge of the first human-supernatural team, the first attempt at real cooperation between the two groups, and set out together to uncover the truth. But watch out, there is always a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calamity Control.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A short story-driven game about two inquisitors, Arun and Quila, investigating a murder. During the game you'll control both, each having their own set of skills you'll need to solve the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanbreak.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Win fame as a playwright before dark forces bring the curtain down for good! In a city stalked by a deadly curse, how will the power of your pen change the world? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Play's the Thing.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

In this intriguing story, players will take on the role of John, a man who is deeply concerned about his twin brother's sudden and inexplicable disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth behind this mysterious event, John embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown. Along the way, he discovers an ancient and ominous book that seems to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of his brother's d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Collection: Chapters of Fate Prologue.

Cante: The land of Hearts is a romance visual novel dating sim that allows you to customize yourself and your love interest. Customize yourself and your lover, and go on an adventure together in Cante, the land of hearts, a world full of magic that connects to many worlds. You are not limited to one role, you can take the path of a ruler, traveler, dragon hunter, and much more! PAIRI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cante: the land of hearts.

Drive your blade through the heart of an immortal empire! Infiltrate the tyrant emperor’s personal guard, gaining his trust and learning his supernatural secrets, and put your assassin’s skills to the test. By sword, scheme or sorcery remove imperial servants from your path, and shape the future of the realm. Choose the successor who will sit upon the throne, and leave the city in peaceful prosper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Blade for the Emperor.

===== The Trials of Ozymandias ===== "A long time ago, the kingdom of Johrotos was ruled by a powerful king. While he may have appeared to be a good king, many who worked directly under him knew the truth: that he sought greater power than that allowed for him by the crown. He wanted more than the kingdom had to offer, and feverishly so. Many chose to follow him out of fear; after all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trials of Ozymandias.

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.

(also on Amazon)Nearly 600 pages of captive elf maidens (some willing and wet, some taken and ravished), voluptuous elven clerics, and nights of relentless pleasure. Sexy reader, a few nights after saving an elf girl's village, you discover her bathing naked in a forest pool by moonlight. She is soft, trembling in your arms. "Oh, what have you done to me, human? I've dreamed every night of thankin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elf Girls.

Your magic awakes in your new college town—and so does your heart! Can you discover who is trying to steal your power before it's too late?  Spellbound: Malachite Coven is an interactive romance novel by Erin Rowlands. It’s entirely text-based, 150,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. As you arrive at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbound: Malachite Coven.

☆彡 ❝keep your heart with me, ❞ Last updated: March 7, 2025 Currently contains Prologue and Chapter 1Word Count: ~13K words without code; ~20K with code Rains in Heaven is a text-based fantasy romance interactive fiction and is free to play on desktop and mobile devices through itch.io. Inspired by kpop boy group NCT Dream’s song of the same name, you embark on a journey with five other characte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rains In Heaven.

STATUS: In development Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/stygiansun-totaleclipse Synopsis: After the deaths of your four oldest siblings, taken from you by war, your older sibling, Nour, once fifth in line for the Solar Imperial throne, is now the heir.  This day never should have happened.  As recompense for the ravages your kingdom’s war has inflicted upon the Lunar kingdom of Celesty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse IF.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

89% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Rosetta dreams of becoming a magician, but she isn't cut out for it. Fate brings her together with a mysterious witch, who is pursued by the princess herself. The witch promises to make Rosetta a magician in return for her help. But Rose falls in love with a witch who is clearly hiding something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Princess.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back. From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam, the creator of Rage in Peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Comes After.

Currently undergoing a re-write..... Last Updated: 22/01/24 You are the Bureau's best Homicide Detective, one of the top 50 best in the country and only one of 500 most renowned in the world. You don't just perform well.....you dominate the field. Especially given your young age in comparison to your predecessor's who came before you. The busy streets of Manhattan, mean and unforgiving as they m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vice Virtue.

In a world ruled by fear of the extraordinary, Anomalies live under constant watch. Not so long ago, those with powers were enslaved by Norms. Now, under the rule of the New Order, Anomalies are granted limited freedom—as long as they never use their abilities. Break the rules, and you’ll be taken away aboard an Anomaly Vessel, never to be seen again. You play as a young Anomaly trying to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalies.

Duncaster is ruled by a king who despises magic. Anyone with latent talent is consigned to the Brotherhood of Righteous Light, where they are raised to be weapons for the kingdom. Freedom isn’t an option for mages. After discovering his first wife–and, by extension, the crown prince–harbored magical talent, King Sten sent the church to eradicate any House with a trace of magic–human, fae, dem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trow of Duncaster: Demon Thief book 1 (ebook) by Mel Polk.

This is a soft release following the imminent closure of DashingDon. This is my first time compiling a game like this, so please inform me if something isn't working right. Thank you! You were six when you were taken by the Sun clan. You spent most of your life in a limbo of sorts: your childhood was comfortable enough, yet you’re expected to spend your adult years serving the clan that took… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pillars of the Light.

https://www.tumblr.com/blog/crystalsofaequarin In the Kingdom of Aequarin, magic and technology go hand in hand with the use of beautiful luminous crystals. The village of Shimmer Mist is a small town filled with necromancers and dark magic users. While the rest of Aequarin lives in relative comfort and peace, Shimmer Mist is a place few dare to venture. You assume the role of a de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Aequarin (WIP).

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.

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.

The Aetherhollow Archive is a steampunk romance soaked in a gallon of magic. It is set in Summersmead, the fictional empire from the book you are sucked into.  Four hundred years after the Chosen One failed to save their world, you find yourself in the shoes of the presumed, and freshly murdered, villain of the story - ostentatiously called Sovereign. You embark on a journey to unfold the mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aetherhollow Archive.

Your parents are the biggest Vampire mobsters in Vas Arcanus and are the heads of the notorious Florentia Family. On your 25th birthday, your parents gift you with an important role in the family: running Blood Bank, their nightclub and base of operations. Unfortunately, a few years ago your first love, a burlesque dancer at Blood Bank, was murdered. The culprit was never found …supposedly. With y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ves Arcanus Underground: Blood Bank.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A kooky barista? A mysterious guest? A kranky robot? I wonder whose side you are on reader! Who you root for and which choices you make will determine how this story turns out, so get ready... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Q&A: A Light-Roasted Romance.

The King's Hound is a text-based fantasy game in the form of an interactive fiction where you play as the legendary King Arthur Pendragon's spouse.  The game will be released chapter by chapter and it will remain free to play until its completion. This story's main themes are platonic bonding and character developement during the span of many years. As such, you will be able to interact with the R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Hound.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Join Pilo and Prof on an exciting new space adventure! In this charming adventure game, you'll use your Holobook to transform everything you encounter into magical stickers, which you can then use to create an encyclopedia of your journey. With delightful graphics and engaging gameplay, this short and sweet adventure game is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilo and the Holobook.

Content Warning: My Inner Sins is an interactive fiction game for players 16 and older that focuses mostly on NPC interactions and character growth. It will feature violent scenes, sexual themes, suicidal thoughts, mental illness, and strong language and is meant for older audiences Four new people end up coming into town, and while that might be a little strange for the small town of Lockwood, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Inner Sins.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

88% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Goldenheart is a retro first person fantasy adventure game created by two people in our home studio. It has a look and feel inspired by our favorite classic console games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goldenheart.

Go back in time to the forgotten world of Phantasar, and meet Eric Sylvertin and his twin sister Rebecca, who together with their friend Irravonia, daughter of Tephondar get into a crazy adventure when Eric foolishly takes on a mission for the "Queen of the Forgotten Realm". Their mission attracts Jeracko of the Order of Onyx and for some reason they will do anything to kidnap Eric. Can you keep h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secrets of Dyrt .NET.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 386 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 6 reviews

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tiny Sticker Tale.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Every granddaughter visits her grandmother for tea and something delicious to eat. Lumy is no different from millions of other girls. That is, except for one thing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossroad.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Sailors who get lost in the storm always follow the flames of a lighthouse. It is a shining beacon of hope that guides them through even the heaviest of rains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthouse of Guiding Flames.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 83 reviews

It’s a small survival game, when you will be tested for speed and prudence. Challenge the deadly cold If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before Nightfall.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

88% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere and captivating music. You ring your friend's doorbell, but still, no one opens, although the light is on? Discover what happens one summer’s night Beyond the Wall of the garden with the tall house. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Wall.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Equin: The Lantern is my challenging roguelike with some wholly original ideas. Conquer the 50 floor dungeon and its evil inhabitants in a quest to the bottom of the joint to find the mysterious lantern itself. Free updates all the time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Equin: The Lantern.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

When the source of the kingdoms magic is in danger, High Alchemist Nika Skylar has no choice but to intervene. Joined by a mysterious detective Skylar must act before the kingdom is plunged into darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonflower.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

68% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Explore into the magical fantastic worlds. You will find yourself in the ruins of old cities (i.e. temples,skycities, canyons, and dark underground cities where the world is upside down) controlled by new rulers now. This game created exclusively for VR. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naau: The Lost Eye.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 15 reviews

LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUNA The Shadow Dust.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Now available on Steam! Every itch.io purchase comes with a Steam key.An indie platform game about keys, running, jumping, doors and nonsense. Another Perspective follows the adventure of someone who is looking for something that they can't remember. Then they work out they can warp themselves into other bodies and things get a bit confusing. Check out the official launch page and trailers! htt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Perspective.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Lost Words is a 2D narrative adventure game where players move words to solve puzzles. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Words: Beyond the Page.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

85% User Score Based on 98 reviews

A nerve-wracking walk into the wilds of the unknown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devoured by Darkness.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization

86% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

This otome-style visual novel blends eeriness and romance into a compelling drama. A ring of deadly towers traps you in the small mining town of Bataille, Missouri with extreme conspiracy theorists, a serial killer, and wealthy vampires. Choose your partner wisely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Spires.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

47% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Evie is a short first-person horror narrative that unfolds a mind-boggling event, set in the middle of an eerie forest that was left undiscovered for good reasons. The story starts off by reading diaries left in an abandoned house by a lady named Evie. As a player, you will quickly realize that great tragedies hit her life and uncontrollably fell into a downward spiral of despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evie.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

An apprentice sorcerer should NEVER steal a master's identity, but you will! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcery Is for Saps.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

ProtoDungeon: Episode I is a short, top-down exploration adventure game set in a mysterious abandoned castle. Explore, solve puzzles, and find your way out! You appear in front of a castle, trapped in an unknown realm. Make your way through the castle in front of you to the familiar chapel, which you shudder at even though you can't remember why. Seek the fragments of the chapel seal to unlock it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProtoDungeon: Episode I.

Everything was normal. Until it wasn't. You wake up, surrounded by the gray stone walls. First, you need to survive. And it isn't as easy as you would have imagined. The world around is bizarre and very much not your own. You eventually get out of the accursed labyrinth, but the mystery around your appearance in this place only thickens. What path will you choose when faced with the countle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost.

Tidy Up Together is a cozy organizing simulator about restoring your fantasy Adventurer's shop. An evil wizard has blasted all 4,000+ of your products all over the floor - and it's your job to put them back! Item by item you'll build the shop back to its former tidiness. There's an incredible range of products ranging from potions to sushi. Those Greatswords really shouldn't be mixing with the pi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tidy Up Together.