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Games like What Remains

Games like What Remains

Looking for games like What Remains? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror, fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Out Of Water, Grotto or Reflections of the Void.

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  1. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    OUT OF WATER is a visual novel about survival, myths, love, and choice. In 1 CE Watarholt, a quiet village prepares for winter - until bodies begin to surface. Shape your path through bonds, ancient horrors, and a fading peace. Will you fight, plead, or surrender to the waters? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Water.

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  2. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 292 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Grotto is a mystical, narrative-focused experience. You are the Soothsayer. The one capable of talking with the stars and unveiling their messages. In a time of turmoil, the tribe of the valley turn to your powers of divination and come to you for guidance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grotto.

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  3. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "Don’t break the rules, don’t leave the house. Unless, of course, you want to stay alive", — that’s what they always told me... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections of the Void.

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  4. Yogoe HunterA choice-driven roguelike text adventure rooted in East Asian mythology If the West has "monsters", the East has "Yogoe" — mysterious beings from Korean and Japanese folklore. Feared or revered, these spirits, demons, and mythical creatures were passed down through oral traditions and even recorded in historical texts. Yogoe Hunter is a text-based adventure where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yogoe Hunter.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,618 reviews

    Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabernet.

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  7. 73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 1,451 reviews

    This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.

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  8. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Chronotopia: Second Skin is a unique rewriting of the Donkeyskin fairytale, a darker variation of Cinderella. Follow Kionna into a painful but ultimately rewarding search for her true self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronotopia: Second Skin.

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  9. 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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  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. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    When the villagers of Derevnya begin turning up maimed, suspicion falls on you. Track down the beast to clear your name and save the village—but to unravel the mystery, you will need to confront your own past. A survival-horror choose your own adventure set in Kievan Rus'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wolf of Derevnya.

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  12. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Inspired by classic visual novels such as Fate/Stay Night, Episicava is an action/adventure story following Arin Arlento and his female companions as they navigate their world’s treacherous dangers and wonderful sights, constantly under the pressure of a greater evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Episicava: Vol. 1.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    A semi-autobiographical horror visual novel about unhealthy relationships. Can you help Alsie save her relationship from ruin? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Be With You.

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  14. In Short"Fate is not a line" is a visual novel game and narrative-driven game where gameplay focuses on making meaningful choices that shape the story. With over 40 decision points, your choices influence character fates, unlock new paths, and lead to one of 25+ unique endings. The game is highly replayable, featuring branching storylines, multiple playable characters, and the Rashomon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate is not a line.

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  15. «Adeline's Story» — a visual novel in the psychological-horror genre. After moving from a noisy city to a remote village, Adeline and her friends are drawn into a series of sinister events. People begin to vanish. At night, whispers and voices drift from the forest, and Adeline begins to have strange dreams. Elders speak of a curse, of entities returning from the darkness. To learn why people dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adeline's story.

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  16. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Decide Althea's fate in dark Victorian London. Experience the story of an upper-class young woman whose family is falling apart along with her future and who is filled with diverse and interesting characters among whom she may find love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear Althea.

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  17. 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.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    In a world corrupted by Madness a young druid Enelia uncovers a horrifying truth that threatens her life. To save herself and her loved ones, Enelia defies public order and embarks on a journey where she meets various characters, solves mysteries and makes fateful choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enelia Dawn of Madness.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Demonheart: The Cursed Trial is an otome visual novel set in a dark fantasy world of demons and magic. Step into the boots of one with a demonic heart and join the twisted game of romance and betrayal. Female protagonist Hundreds of conversation choices - you pick nearly every line the main character says Two human male love interests (Ran and Kaisar), some flirting with a female hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonheart: The Cursed Trial.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mildew Children.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews

    A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Gods of Savvarah is a visual novel with the philosophy of a classic fantasy RPG. Defeat enemies, explore countries, make friends, and find your place in Savvarah. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods of Savvarah | Part I.

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  23. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    A supernatural mystery visual novel. What kind of fate will the heroine face after she relives the last seven days before her death? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cafe 0: The Sleeping Beast.

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  24. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    Ukraine War Stories is a set of visual novels about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Set in the early months of the war, it tells the stories of civilians trapped on Russian-occupied territory. All stories are based on real events and eyewitness accounts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukraine War Stories.

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  25. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial, non-commercial fan project inspired by The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante and is not affiliated with its creators.The Will and Torment of El Brante is a dark narrative RPG about defying fate in a dying world. In the Blessed Arcnian Empire, order was upheld by blood, fear, and faith in the Twins — the Gods who descended to earth many centuries ago, bringing with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Will and Torment of El Brante.

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

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  27. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This is not just a text quest, but a real journey into the depths of yourself, an atmospheric immersion in the night city, soaked with rain, melancholy and the mysterious whispering of destinies. You are not just a reader, but the creator of your own story, a composer whose decisions are the chords that form the unique melody of fate. Imagine: outside the window the rain is pouring continuous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Одиночество Скуфа.

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  28. THE WORLD WAS NOT SAVED. A FOUNDATION WAS LAID.Neo-London does not remember the world it lost — because it was built not to. After the Purge, history wasn't destroyed. It was removed, rewritten, and replaced by a regime that understood a simple, terrible truth: a population that cannot remember what was taken from it cannot grieve, cannot resist, and cannot rebuild. That regime is the Dominion. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ConOps21: Subversion Protocol.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Parasite Black is a mature, dark fantasy adult RPG sandbox game, with turn-based combat and VN style sandbox exploration, set in the world of Mirnos, a world under the fierce onslaught of a dangerous, bizarre race known as the Demorai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasite Black.

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  30. Two vampires — an ambitious Kindred and a wretched Thinblood. Their fates clash in this Visual Novel set in the World of Darkness, where your arsenal extends beyond just words — from political machinations to forbidden Alchemy. Claw your way to power and leave your bitemarks on Berlin's underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade - Oaths & Ashes.

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  31. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Fully voiced Adult Dark-Fantasy VN with open world, branching plot lines and hot animated explicit scenes with close-ups. Rewind time at the cost of sexual energy as the haughty noblewoman Ariette fights for power and survival If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiss of Sin: Rewinding Flame.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 93, Kuindzhi.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    In this RPG, take on the role of Shouichi, who is summoned to another world alongside Azuha and Emily. With your abilities sealed, you'll need to rely on your wits and teamwork to survive. Will you be able to protect your friends and get them back home safely? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restore.

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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    An ill-fated hiking trip into the Black Forest spirals into a chilling fight for survival in this interactive horror adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of the Forest.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    You will be the judge of the dead… and every choice will be remembered. I am Morta, your guide in this place. I will show you the tombs, the broken lives, and the voices that still echo in the dark. But the verdict is yours alone. Luce Spenta is a gothic and psychological visual novel where power rests in your hands: you will decide the fate of five souls — forgiveness, reproach, oblivion, or exec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luce Spenta.

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  36. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    76% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    "With good intentions" is a nonlinear visual novel. Escape from a cursed monastery, win over its mighty Overlord, save your love and uncover the mysteries of time itself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to With Good Intentions.

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  37. Recover a stolen artifact and lose your heart as a secret magical agent! Can you uncover an arcane conspiracy before the clock runs out? Eternal Affairs is an interactive urban fantasy romance novel by Jamie Maurer. It's entirely text-based, 100,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. After you lost … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Affairs.

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  38. Black Equation is a dark fantasy interactive book — a text-based narrative game where every word matters, and every silence has meaning. This story was written during a period of deep depression, not as a product, but as a way to stay connected to the world. When social networks felt empty and unreachable, writing became the only language left — a way to speak honestly, quietly, and without mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Equation.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,384 reviews

    Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Game.

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  40. 加入我们吧!《筮灵》现已发售!快来官方交流群与怪谈同好们一起讨论游戏吧! 官方粉丝交流群:127843809 风域游戏微博请关注@风域游戏 About the Game 2018年,失踪已久的幽灵社前社长「刘洋」突然发来一条诡异的Q聊信息,将社员「展天尘」和青梅竹马「沈晓薇」引到了一个光怪离奇的规则世界之中。在调查真相的途中,便随着神秘学姐「句萤子」一同出现的,却是日常的彻底扭曲与瓦解...... 玩家将以一名高中生的视角,游走于日常和诡异之间,逐渐寻找被隐藏修改的真相。当平日里无比熟悉的场景都成了被“祂们”所掌控的扭曲时空,或许唯有遵守“祂们”所定下的规则,才有机会找到一线生机。 无限循环的六层楼梯 诡异的工厂员工细则 永远坐不满的深夜公交 没有演员的光明大剧院 江城铁路中学高二年级学生、“幽魂社”现任社团团长、“G岛论坛”现任版主。自幼拥有一种特殊的… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 筮灵 SHILING.

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  41. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?.

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  42. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Isle of Maligree is a visual novel where your choices matter. Become an investigator from the mainland sent out to the Isle of Maligree to investigate a missing person case. You only have a few days, as the victims of these crimes are forgotten by everyone shortly after disappearing. In this dark fantasy story, malicious spirits have let magic leak into the world. There has never been a greate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Maligree.

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  43. In a world where great powers can easily manifest in material form and contracts can bestow magnificent magical powers, you can become a wizard without any effort. However, what price must you pay for it? A wizard has discovered that the power granted him by the mighty Duke Luthedor is fading, while the Duke's body is nothing but an empty shell. Will he be skilled enough to regain the magic? Will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Argumentum ad culpam.

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  44. An adventure shattering stereotypes, a psychological experiment forcing a struggle within oneself. The tale of a girl with magical abilities who loses her beloved. Will she have a chance to turn back time? It's up to you! Feel the magic in you Set in a medieval fantasy world, an era filled with magic and dangers at every step. The main protagonist, Nicole, discovers her magical abilities and falls… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Day Before You Gone.

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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

    Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Gambit.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 314 reviews

    You opened your eyes to find a giant girl looking down at you. Experience the fate of Saeko and the little people in this cruel yet captivating story with avant-garde art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Can a flat world resting on the backs of three demon bears live in peace? Of course not! Immerse yourself in the universe of the dark Slavic legends, explore the characters' stories and make difficult choices that affect the course of events. Bayun the Cat will help you. If you're lucky, that is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tales of Bayun.

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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Travel across landscapes devastated by a catastrophic climate meltdown, following a small family in search of somewhere habitable. With limited supplies and facing potential death at every turn, your choices will decide their fate. Will they manage to settle down? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Lines.

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  49. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale is a theatrical story game. Lead the hero Yukiji on a journey of vengeance, to the snowy mountain where Yukie resides. The story will proceed in a movie-like fashion. The game is fully voiced and voiceover can be turned ON/OFF. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    While attending a religious recollection, Holly Beltran experiences strange hauntings throughout the convent. At night, broken faced statues and whispered prayers haunt Holly’s dreams — before the recollection is over, Holly may have to face more than her own demons to come out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Maker.

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