Games like Zero-Sum Heart

89%Game Brain Score

story, music

grinding, character development

91% User Score Based on 987 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

In "The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence," players follow the journey of Wilma, a gifted musician student suffering from writer's block. As she struggles to overcome her creative blockage in a solitary alpine cabin, players' decisions will significantly impact her path to success. Set in early 20th century Austria, this episode highlights the themes of creativity, human connections, and aspiration.

85%Game Brain Score

story, humor

grinding, monetization

89% User Score Based on 3,108 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

Led by her new friend, Misfortune ventures in a quest to find Eternal Happiness.

94%Game Brain Score

story, music

gameplay, grinding

99% User Score Based on 903 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

"A Summer's End: Hong Kong 1986" is a narrative-driven Austronesian-inspired visual novel. The game follows the story of a young woman, May, who returns to her childhood home in Hong Kong and must confront her troubled past. As May uncovers old family secrets and navigates complex relationships, players will make choices that impact the outcome of the story. The game features stunning hand-painted art and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.

71%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

replayability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 572 reviews

"Belladonna" is a single-player horror arcade game now available on itch.io, previously exclusive to Steam. As a corpse girl rising from the dead in a gothic, twisted setting, uncover the mysteries of your own death and reanimation. The story follows a doctor and his wife dealing with the tragedy of their child's death, leading to a dark obsession and Belladonna's descent into despair. Experience sensational graphics, masterful music, and a chilling atmosphere in this gothic adventure.

98%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

grinding, monetization

98% User Score Based on 11,958 reviews

"Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk" is a surrealistic puzzle game where players interact with bizarre and constantly changing environments. The game features a unique art style with hand-drawn graphics and a soothing, atmospheric soundtrack. Players must navigate through unconventional obstacles and absurd situations to progress through the game's dreamlike world.

92%Game Brain Score

story, music

grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 22,352 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 18 reviews

"Slay the Princess" is a challenging 2D platformer that tasks you with defeating the titular princess across multiple stages. Use an array of weapons and abilities to navigate treacherous terrain and confront a variety of enemies. With tight controls and retro-inspired graphics, this game offers a satisfying and replayable experience for fans of the genre.

88%Game Brain Score

story, music

grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 983 reviews

"Cupid" is a single-player Erotic Role Playing game set in 18th century France, where you play as the third-person point of view character of Mother, seeking revenge on Catherine's betrothed, Marquis Guilleme, who you believe is responsible for her death. With a good plot and beautiful music, the game contains mature themes, strong sexual content, and violent imagery, requiring viewer discretion. Your decisions will determine the fate of the characters, as you uncover Guilleme's secrets and confront your own dark desires.

93%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

character development, grinding

98% User Score Based on 554 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 10 reviews

"Minds Beneath Us" is a sci-fi thriller game set in a futuristic Asian city, where society is automated by advanced AI. You find yourself trapped in a foreign body, uncovering a conspiracy involving the use of human brains to power AI systems. The game features dialogue choices that affect relationships and the story, with hidden clues and hand-drawn animation creating a cinematic experience.

96%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 11,075 reviews

"Missed Messages" is a narrative-driven horror game with romance elements, lasting 15-30 minutes per playthrough. The game features original art and story, with themes surrounding life, death, and memes. It contains mature content warnings and offers 4 different endings. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

91%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

gameplay, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 490 reviews

"Demonheart" is a single-player Role Playing Game with an intriguing story and perfect visuals, accompanied by phenomenal music and humor. As the female protagonist Bright, players will encounter over 100,000 words of conversations, hundreds of dialog choices, and form relationships with various characters, all while dealing with a demon talking in their head. The game features a custom alignment system, a lore-filled journal, and the challenge of navigating a world filled with treachery and darkness.