Games like When the Land Goes Under the Water

I wither away slowly in a cage. They feast at the table, toasting my death. She left thirteen boxes, each demanding a life as the key. Waiting for you, hunting each other on trial land. —Welcome to this revenge feast that has been brewing for six years. The gears of fate begin to turn from this moment! BackgroundIn 2020, a fatal case triggered by school bullying shocked society. A 17-yea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil School.

Decode.  Disarm.  Survive. Bad day to start your new job -- Rookie on the Liberty City bomb squad.  The world's gone crazy.  Bombs are going off all over the city, and your Sergeant just informed you they are too short-handed to field a team.  Which means you're flying solo.  Better learn fast, newbie. Countdown City features 8 puzzles of increasing difficulty.  The first interactive fiction/par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Countdown City.

Chill Panda is based on a unique mobile application championed by the National Health Service (NHS) digital app store in the UK. It was designed in collaboration with a child psychologist to teach children to manage their feelings and stay healthy. It introduces the importance of activity, relaxation and distraction to cope with difficult emotions. Chill Panda also encourages healthy habits such a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill Panda.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Lead the first settlement on Jupiter's frozen moon, Europa! What alien life lurks beneath the ice? Who is sabotaging your mission? Who can you trust? Lies Under Ice is a 200,000-word interactive science fiction novel by Joey Jones, 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. The ye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lies Under Ice.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

"Some Goodbyes We Made" is a minigame collection about saying goodbye. It consists of 11 short minigames, each preserving a precious farewell memory. In this game, players will experience many different farewell stories, including moving houses, graduation ceremonies, quarrels with friends, and more. You'll see how the protagonist preserves the sadness and profundity of their goodbyes t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Some Goodbyes We Made.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

73% User Score Based on 952 reviews

I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue is a free game that includes features available in the full version. Go back in time over 2,000 years and follow the same path as Jesus Christ, from his baptism to the resurrection. Inspired by the New Testament stories, ‘I Am Jesus Christ’ is a simulation like no other. Are you prepared to fight with Satan in the desert, cure the sick and help the needy? Perform ove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

66% User Score Based on 41 reviews

The Year is 1665 and the Great Plague has struck London. Guide your family through the darkest period of English history as you flee across the country. Navigate 100s of random events that challenge your ethics and your drive to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Plague Exodus.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Glitchhikers is a surreal journey through the spaces between places. A late night drive, a deserted airport lounge, a moonlit walk through an empty park, a quiet carriage on an overnight train. Who will you meet? What will you talk about? Where will the journey take you? Find yourself along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between.

The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying. A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope - a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, rich combat. Explore crypts, decode ciphers, sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown - Frostwynd Chronicles.

# ️ The Shadow Crown (Demo Game in Browser) **The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying.** A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope—a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, ric… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown.

Alice must have been falling for at least an hour. Or maybe longer- Alice has never been very good at keeping time. But the wind rushes in her hair, yanking at her clothes, and it's almost like she's flying. It's glorious. Until she hits the ground. HABROMANIA is a dreamy (or nightmarish) Alice in Wonderland-inspired RPG that follows 19-year-old Alice as she tries to escape the surreal, cozy h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HABROMANIA.

Crackernuts is a short narrative game based on a Scottish fairytale about a girl who has her head swapped with the head of a goat. Now the goat and the girl run a bookshop and they are struggling to pay their bills. The land has fallen into darkness and no-one is reading anymore. Find out what's gone wrong, seek out the witch who transformed you, and discover the dark secret in the heart of the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crackernuts.

Just Updated Special Announcement The demo for Entity: Midnight’s Watcher is almost here! Get a sneak peek at the psychological horror, immersive atmosphere, and thrilling suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay tuned for the official release date! About the GameEntity: Midnight’s Watcher is a spine-chilling FPS horror game that follows Alex, who revisits his old farmho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity: Midnight’s Watcher.

Hey! Welcome to Press a Button Simulator: A new, amazing, and some would say award winning game about pressing a button! Spend however long you want in that room, pressing that button. Don’t look for anything else because there is nothing but the button! No secrets, no other gameplay, and that means, no tryhards!  "What is the game even about?"Why Buttons of course! The entire game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Press a Button Simulator.

About This GameNot everything starts out beautiful. The farm is in ruins. The pond is murky. The soil feels forgotten... But there's still life here. On a small piece of land you've inherited, you choose to begin again. No rush. One step at a time. In this calm and contemplative game, you will: Restore old structures like greenhouses, barns, and planting fields Clean and fish in waters tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reforest.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Norman Jones is a salesman sent to a remote, rural village, where he is tasked with selling vacuum cleaners to earn a promotion from The Boss!"Fight" for that sweet deal,  explore the land and unravel the mysteries underpinning the company... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sales, Science & Spirits.

Terror on the Bayou is a 3rd person (1st-person in VR), exploration horror game where the player must navigate their canoe through a tangled swamp full of hazards and traps, stalked by a mysterious apex predator. Alone and afraid, the players will question if they are merely prey, or if the thing after them enjoys the torture of its victims. Whether they wish to rise to the challenge or row away… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror On The Bayou.

StoryVee Urban, an anime-loving American sixteen year old, moves to Japan with her father–only it’s not the flashy streets of Shinjuku and glitzy fashion of Akihabara she always dreamed of; it’s quiet, calm Joyo City, a suburb of Kyoto. Vee’s a fish out of water in a brand-new country, facing language barriers, culture misunderstandings, and a whole school of unfamiliar people. Vee makes new frie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryugaku Ren'ai.

You are Captain Pitker aboard the S.S. Crusade. You awaken from a deep sleep in your cryo tube. All of the crew has been decimated or vanished mysteriously. The onboard computer instructs you to investigate what happened aboard your ship and to find out who caused this mayhem.Search the many depths of the ship to uncover the truth, plot, and potential betrayal behind the massacre and destruction o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakened Deeply.

No End An experimental horror demo created for a game jam. Currently incomplete, this version works as a prototype to test atmosphere, exploration, and interactive dialogue systems. You explore Jeff’s pizzeria, completing simple missions and uncovering fragments of mystery in a tense and unsettling environment. Exploration-focused flow with linear progression Basic dialogue and missi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No End.

Solve a murder in a near future world by diving into the Wikipedia of that world. Have you ever lost yourself in a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Imagine doing that for the Wikipedia of the year 2049. This is Neurocracy, an interactive narrative experience that offers an anthology of compelling sci-fi stories inside and between the hyperlinked articles of an online encyclopedia. It is both a single-playe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neurocracy.

Shape Your Unique Tale Infinite Tales RPG is a Choose Your Own Adventure RPG, dynamically narrated by AI. Customize every aspect of your adventure. Build your hero, explore vast lands, and make crucial decisions that determine your fate. Each adventure is uniquely generated by AI, ensuring that no two journeys are alike. Your choices carve out a tale that is truly your own, offering infinite r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Tales RPG.

News4, Tipping Pointe (Production) Production Notes Teaser: Just before the first climate event takes place. Unbeknownst to the staff at Bubble-Up Morning News, Tipping Pointe is about to undergo a massive power blackout due to grid stress in the middle of a wetbulb heatwave. The introduction events take place a few days before on the player's first day of work at the network.  Project Desc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to News4, Tipping Pointe (Release & Marketing).

Fixing Time: A Hack & Makerspace Adventure This classic-style text adventure was created for the Text Adventure Literacy Jam 2025. Introduction Step into the shoes of a curious Hackspace member as you uncover a mysterious machine, tinker with intriguing technology and travel through time itself. Inspired by the golden age of interactive fiction and created as a tribute, this adventure d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fixing Time: A Hack & Makerspace Adventure (TALP).

Believe in it, and anything can be the truth. When Lovan opened his eyes again, the ship was in utter chaos. Many crew members died for unknown reasons, leaving only six survivors on the ship. The specter of the deceased crew members spread fear. While Lovan was still trying to make sense of the situation, the 'Messiah' appeared. He wants you to find the murderer hidden among the surviving crew m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Para: Rime of Zealot.

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

Pet Axolotl Is A game Where You Can Simulate Having An Axolotl Feeding, Yawning, Colour, Hats, And Taking Photos!! Press The Keyboard Button Or Press The In-Game Button!! Have Fun With Your Axolotl!! And This Game Is Mobile Supported So Check It Out On Mobile For A Better Experience                            ~~Update Log~~ July 19, 2021, ~~ Release Date ~~ v1.0 July 19, 2021 ~~ Land & Water Updat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pet Axolotl || Axolotl Simulation v2.2.

The Abandoned House Down the Lane Background: Initially created for Ectocomp 2024  "Le Petit Mort" category (<4hrs) and "Spooky Adventure" sub theme. It is creepy but not too scary. CW: blood. After the jam, I took more time and released version 2, which implemented feedback from jam players. Story: You explore the spooky abandoned house down the lane. This was inspired by an overgrown empty lot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abandoned House Down the Lane.

The Exile is a dark fantasy all-text interactive-fiction game written on Twine that is currently in development. It is currently being re-written and ported over from Choicescript. This demo only includes Chapter 1 but will be written to match the original game demo's length of five chapters. You can find the original demo here. This is a story about people and the choices they make- it explores … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Exile.

Cathy And The Others is an emotional narrative game that puts you in the shoes of Cathy, a woman who wakes up in the bedroom of a strange house. Explore, search, but most importantly... escape ! Game Features: Immersive narrative: Cathy And The Others offers a unique and experimental narrative experience. Discover Cathy's past to understand what is happening to her! Puzzle-based exploratio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathy And The Others.

At Not a Game Studio, we see ourselves as a prolific digital atelier of interactive art, and we’re very focused on experimentation. In 2017 we decided to create a game from scratch, live, in 4 days at the venue of Lisbon Games Week – visitors could play the game as we developed it – we titled the end result ‘Vinyl’: through planned improvisation, we developed a noir-esque jazz-heavy rhythm game,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rhythm of The Night.

More catharsis than game, The Drowning Machine journals the days following the untimely death of a best friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Drowning Machine.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

JION OUR DISCORD DISCORD: About the GameUFO is a short stream-of-consciousness visual novel. UFO is a boy's summer dream, a fragmented, brief, and surrealistic visual experience. Teenager Plan, who is in middle school, is filled with confusion about the unknown. Like all children of this age, he is intrigued by the new and mysterious aspects of the world and humanity, while also harboring fear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

We are releasing an Early Access version on itch.io! Get it now or Wishlist on steam! This is the full version of the game but doesn't include game saves and keyboard remapping. Cult of the Frog is a relaxing, cozy walking simulator. Embark on an enchanting journey as a frog archaeologist on a mystical island full of secrets. Find the ancient ruins of the enigmatic Cult of the Frog, uncovering lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lore of the Frog.

An 80KB interactive-fiction text adventure game that begins as you set out with your newly acquired kayak one weekend. Created over 10 days by a team of two. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Zen of Kayaking.

Afterthoughts Afterthoughts is a frequently-updated collection of games. Each game was originally developed in 48 hours or less for the Ludum Dare, but has been updated since then to include any afterthoughts I had about them. You can find the original games on my itch profile. Since Afterthoughts is a game about updates, there is an advanced in-game update note system that catalogs all of the aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterthoughts.

ABOUT Possibility Space is a word game about exploring the possible outcomes of a conversation.  You will know you've experienced everything when the interface reads "100% explored". You can stop playing, or go back and read through the conversation. I was inspired by some thoughts about narrative games, their branching, and some ideas I've had about making players interact with the actual stuff … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possibility Space.

JJ Space X is an interactive, twine-based game falling under the category of interactive fiction, set in the year 3025. In this narrative, a spaceship journeys through the galaxy, engaging in deep-space experiments aimed at advancing the human race. The crew explores habitable planets, but their mission takes a perilous turn when an experimental organism is accidentally released, wreaking havoc on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JJ Space Reimagined.

JJ Space X is an interactive, twine-based game falling under the category of interactive fiction, set in the year 3025. In this narrative, a spaceship journeys through the galaxy, engaging in deep-space experiments aimed at advancing the human race. The crew explores habitable planets, but their mission takes a perilous turn when an experimental organism is accidentally released, wreaking havoc on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JJ Space adventures.

Introduction You are a lone adventurer arriving on Free Isle after a ferocious storm. Your quest is simple, to journey beyond the mountains and find your fate. You may explore villages and towns, caves and forests, collecting items and treasure. But there are whispers of darkness returning to the land, an evil which must be confronted and ultimately defeated... About the Game TextArena is a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TextArena.

Solve ingenious puzzles, discover hidden artifacts in hidden treasure chests. Escape the room... or rather find the way to enter the Master's house and solve mysterious enigmas and riddles. Play now this offline adventure puzzle game! If you are stuck, you can read our Questions/Answers and check our Walkthrough Videos on our website: http://www.samcreation.ch/Ptitboutchoux/Celestwald-help.html … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celestwald adventure.

Solve a murder by diving in the Wikipedia of the future If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neurocracy 2.049.

TRY THE FREE DEMO! / WISHLIST ON STEAM A text-based open world fantasy roguelike adventure Master the secrets of a changing fantasy world over the course of many 30-90 minute adventures. Explore the wilds around a single village as you track down magical treasures, aid or disrupt encroaching factions, and match wits with an enigmatic Magician. Thousands of possible endings! Complete player f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Upheaval.

The Counsel in The Cave is a magical realist playable story about graduating, being lost, and imagining what's possible. The narrative focuses on imaginative character building through unique dialogue choices. Experience interactive fiction with a license to interpret, imagine, and perform. Press "Start" to start.  Recommended to play on desktop / laptop in full screen. See the website for more! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Counsel in The Cave.

(This game is actually not ready, but it's almost there! ...I hope.) An obsessive memory on the death of the ram and the ewe, in the changing of seasons and draining of rivers, in the fall of cities and movements of trains. You hold a single coin in your hand, standing atop a hill, before the cleft of a city, before the howling water that divided and nourished. White Bowl Created in Twine 2, Skul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skull of Ram, Skull of Ewe.

You feel a chill down your spine, the hairs at the back of your neck prickle. You don't dare look behind you... The shadow smiles. The Night That Feeds is a dark fantasy, interactive story.  It will have heavy themes of familial abuse, sexually suggestive themes (perhaps more explicit stuff too, eventually), and other dark themes. A comprehensive content warning will be made available as the story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night That Feeds.

a twine game about a tired, closeted office worker's struggles with sexuality + lucid nightmares, and the first in the Fantasy Cascade episodic series. it takes place in the world of Morbit, which you don't need any information on to experience this twine- but for those interested, you can explore our forums (18+) and wiki more here.  you can get the second episode here! wilson is a "concept", a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FANTASY CASCADE- Episode 1.

SFC-42 - "The Seance Machine" A new method of paranormal communication has arrived!Combining cutting edge technology together with ancient rituals, the SFC-42 is the best way yet to hear messages from your deceased loved ones!Buy now, for only $599.99!In SFC-42 you have a mysterious supernatural encounter using the recently released "Seance Machine" where you hear from the dead.But stay alert! You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SFC-42: "The Seance Machine".

Fading Between Pages Author/Designer: Jenna McClain Fading Between Pages is an interactive storyboard game that aims to teach the player about pre-colonial Virginia through a literary lens. The game takes place from the point of view of a tired college student who is accidentally transported into early Virginia through a book at the local library. The player must navigate the early landscape of Am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Between Pages.

Mastering Tedium is a tongue-in-cheek laundry simulator.  A traditional text adventure in the spirit of games such as ZORK (1980), MT uses the regular chore of laundry to juxtapose life's necessity of action with the futility and impermanence of acting for those aware of their own mortality.  MT draws upon the prose of Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa and his musings on the tedium of everyday lif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mastering Tedium.