Games Like Memories of East Coast

Live through the last ten minutes of Juan Fuentes, who has been given the chance to choose his very last words. Captured by Victoriano Huerta's army after the Ten Tragic Days during the Mexican Revolution, Juan will confront his life, death, family, relationships and existence.

Why similar: Philosophical 22.1%, Psychological 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Text-Based 12.3%, Conversation 9.1%

It's a short, text-based interactive book with a psychological theme.▶TRIGGER WARNING◀ Contains childhood trauma, suicidal thoughts, and emotional abuse, but ultimately conveys hope and growth.

Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Philosophical 18.8%, Text-Based 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Emotional 11.2%

Originally released in 2012, Loving Life is a non-fictional auto-biographical visual novel about Zhenghua Yang (Z) and the near-fatal incident which led to the founding of Serenity Forge. This is where it all began.

Why similar: Philosophical 15.7%, Drama 12.6%, Emotional 11.9%, Psychological 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.5%

A semi-autobiographical horror visual novel about unhealthy relationships. Can you help Alsie save her relationship from ruin?

Why similar: Psychological 14.1%, Emotional 9.9%, Drama 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

A ~1 hour short narrative game about a friendship that spans two lifetimes. Serious, funny, weird, maybe heartbreaking.

Why similar: Philosophical 22.1%, Emotional 11.3%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Drama 9.6%, Conversation 8.1%

A boy and an old man stand in front a pond, waiting for a swan's song. Meanwhile, they talk about life, death, and the passage of time.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Conversation 14%, Emotional 13.5%, Text-Based 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

My name is left behind these white walls. In its place, I am left with dozens of questions. I wander aimlessly, though she seems to guide me. I do not feel safe. Twenty-four hours... and everything will fall into place.

Why similar: Philosophical 17%, Psychological 15.7%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Drama 9.4%, Text-Based 9%

A visual interactive story about Blue, who is expected to be successful at work, be a good boyfriend, and at the same time... be happy.

Why similar: Psychological 14.2%, Drama 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Emotional 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%

A visual novel about a bunny girl, her boyfriend and a rabbit named Tonya

Why similar: Psychological 22%, Romance 16.9%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Drama 13.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

A game based on a simple concept: a mystery puzzle you can complete in an hour. Can you solve the cases narrated in this beautiful pixel-art adventure?

Why similar: Immersive 28.5% ★, Philosophical 17.4%, Psychological 12.8%, Drama 10.2%, Visual Novel 7.9%

Every Hue of You follows the deeply personal and thoughtful journey of Twyla: A jeweller battling grief who awakens the power to enchant her creations with the energy of emotions.

Why similar: Philosophical 28.1%, Psychological 13%, Visual Novel 13%, Conversation 10.6%, Drama 8.3%

“Thing-in-Itself” is a short interactive story about the struggles of understanding another human being. Using Immanuel Kant’s concept as a framework, it leads the player through stages of a relationship, exploring how perceptions may clash and surroundings can alter.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.2%, Psychological 15.3%, Emotional 10.5%, Conversation 9.4%, Drama 8.5%

Be the person you needed. Brew tea, listen well, and guide branching stories in a narrative slice-of-life about showing up when it matters. No perfect answers. Only your choices and what they set in motion.

Why similar: Philosophical 17.8%, Emotional 13.4%, Conversation 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

The vibe of a typical Russian train is conveyed through illustrations, sounds, and characters. So, hold your seat on the train!

Why similar: Psychological 17.7%, Philosophical 15.5%, Text-Based 12.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Drama 11.8%

「For Stella」is an interactive narrative game centered around psychological disorders. “Why would someone who has spent their entire life suppressing their emotions suddenly pull you aside to talk about love?”

Why similar: Philosophical 25.1%, Psychological 14.4%, Romance 14.2%, Emotional 13.3%, Drama 12.3%

Scriptur is a kinetic visual novel featuring original artworks, soundtrack, and characters. You woke up on the train, knowing not how you ended up in it and where it was going. What is the secret behind all this? Will it be possible to reveal it and restore the memories of what happened?

Why similar: Philosophical 17.9%, Psychological 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Romance 11.6%, Emotional 8.4%

A compilation of 12 small literary games about humans meeting and missing one another. Explore these experimental experiences that were made on a monthly basis over the course of a year.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Romance 15%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Philosophical 11.8%, Conversation 11.6%

An interactive horror story based on a reality everyone eventually faces. Make choices to confront someone trying to enter your home - and uncover who they are.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.3%, Psychological 16.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Drama 9%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%

A date on the beach, small talk, a little bit of nostalgia and an important decision. All of that taking place to the accompaniment of the summer breeze.

Why similar: Philosophical 19.6%, Romance 12.5%, Drama 11.8%, Emotional 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.6%

"How about a drink?" In this heartwarming, conversation-driven visual novel, you step into the role of the leader of a hot spring drinking club. You'll help its colorful members navigate personal troubles, sometimes with the aid of a drink or two, and see their challenges through to resolution.

Why similar: Conversation 14.5%, Text-Based 14%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Drama 11.7%, Psychological 10.8%

After a failed rescue in northern Myanmar, Lin Wei and her friend fight to survive. Guide their escape through pivotal choices—with nearly 100 branching decisions that can trigger a butterfly effect, leading to vastly different endings.

Why similar: Philosophical 22.8%, Psychological 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%

Run-based story game. Which mistakes would you repeat if you could?

Why similar: Philosophical 22.2%, Conversation 14.1%, Psychological 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%

A fantasy visual novel featuring intense action at every turn, following the struggles of a bear trapped in the body of a man. Part II of The Enonoia Saga, and the definitive conclusion to Ovine Replica.

Why similar: Philosophical 22.7%, Psychological 17.8%, Text-Based 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Drama 10.3%

A strange incident turns the life of an ordinary young man upside down when, having fallen asleep on a regular train commute, he wakes up in another country... in a body of a Japanese student! An unforgettable summer adventure awaits, promising many fateful meetings and momentous occasions.

Why similar: Romance 13.8%, Psychological 13.7%, Drama 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Text-Based 12%

Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!

Why similar: Conversation 14.6%, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 14%, Emotional 13.9%, Drama 11.1%

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? What does you answer say about you? Explore your outlook on life by filling glasses with your friend Tea-Total in Hydrodynamics of Hope & Optimism (in short, H2O). But are you ready to hear those answers? Are you reeeeeeeeeally sure?

Why similar: Psychological 26.4%, Conversation 16.9%, Philosophical 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%

A short, emotional visual novel following a grieving man who relives memories of days long gone. An exploration of loss presented honestly and kinetically.

Why similar: Drama 15.6%, Emotional 14.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Minimalist 8.7%

一段探寻人类智能本质的逃亡之旅，基于现实世界观下的非幻想题材。在突如其来的变故下，一对父子踏上未知的旅途，颠沛于梦境与梦境的交界线，流离于自然智能与人造智能的变革浪潮之中。这场逃亡送给AI时代每一个勇敢活着的灵魂...

Why similar: Philosophical 21.4%, Psychological 15%, Drama 11.7%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%

Dull Grey is an award-winning visual novel about growing up. Experience an emotional story of a mother and son in a dystopian world, make simple but meaningful choices and discover multiple endings. Will you see your story unfold in full colour?

Why similar: Philosophical 21.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Minimalist 12.1%, Drama 11.1%, Text-Based 9.4%

Faced with evil... would you pull the trigger? Tyrania Enforcers is a text-based visual novel featuring interactive mini-games and hand-drawn animations tied into its narrative. The story explores the ideals of Justice in a world on the brink of conflict.

Why similar: Psychological 15.9%, Text-Based 14%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Drama 11.9%, Conversation 7.7%

A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

Why similar: Psychological 16.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Emotional 16.1%, Drama 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%

Chick’n Mushroom Soup is an anime styled Visual Novel which you've been accepted into a culinary academy with sweet girls. Although you were a total asocial in the past, you now have an opportunity to change this.

Why similar: Philosophical 17.1%, Romance 12.2%, Psychological 11.9%, Text-Based 10.7%, Conversation 10.3%

Interactive anime adventure in visual novel format!

Why similar: Psychological 13.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Romance 11.3%, Drama 10.5%, Emotional 10.2%

Ascend to the Heavens and find out if you're pure enough to be reborn on the Earth.

Why similar: Philosophical 18.5%, Psychological 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Drama 13.9%, Emotional 9.2%

"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled story.

Why similar: Psychological 19.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Emotional 12.1%, Text-Based 11.1%

Born with a birth defect that he hates, Kakeru struggles with severe anxiety and depression. Guide his timid decisions as he takes a brave step into a new world - joining his school's music club, making unexpected and inspiring new connections, and daring to dream again.

Why similar: Emotional 11.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Psychological 10.8%, Romance 10.8%, Drama 10.5%

Penrose is a non-linear interactive novella unlike anything you've played before. Scroll forwards and backwards through an ever-changing story. Manipulate the environment, explore every possibility, and unravel the mystery at the heart of everything.

Why similar: Drama 14.8%, Text-Based 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Psychological 12.9%, Visual Novel 10%

An emotional story portraying the struggles of anxiety—the paralyzing thoughts and irrational fears. Join Lucy on her journey to find solace, alongside her supportive yet puzzled roommate. A heartfelt narrative delving into the complexities of anxiety and the challenges of empathy.

Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Emotional 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Drama 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%

「これは何を手にするために、何かを失う物語」 季節は変わり冬になる。死神の条件のために主人公、長谷部涼平は菅野雪乃への恋心を自覚するが、彼女の親友に想いを寄せられてしまい、今度は三角関係の当事者になってしまった。自分の未来を掴むためにも菅野雪乃との両思いを目指すことになるが…。青春群像劇ビジュアルドラマ三部作の最終章が遂に開幕！

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Text-Based 14.9%, Drama 13.1%, Romance 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%

A psychological interactive novel about a floppy disk with a mysterious program. Help Elliot cope with his mental issues and uncover the secret of the floppy disk.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.6%, Psychological 17.5%, Text-Based 11.4%, Romance 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.4%

3 short stories set in a mystical fantasy universe. You are a newborn Face of God. Hear tales of human suffering and triumph. Decide which Face of God you are. Pick a different fate for each main character. A short, linear experience that is introspective, emotional and spiritual.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Text-Based 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Drama 10.3%

樱花有双生，人也有双命。 一命如春，一命如冬。 但在生命更迭、记忆永续的世界里， 唯独你——只此一生。 这是一段关于“铭记与蜕变”的故事， 是一场关于“失去与再次遇见”的旅程。 当花期更迭、当命运分岔， 你将如何在破碎的时间里， 捧住仅有一次的爱？

Why similar: Philosophical 18.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Emotional 12.4%, Romance 12.1%

Goodbye Shadow is a story about facing yourself and chasing unfinished memories. As the main character tries to understand his childhood hero , he realizes that the real unknown is himself. Love, friendship, and family become mirrors on this journey.

Why similar: Philosophical 31.4%, Psychological 24.9%, Visual Novel 17%, Text-Based 10.9%, Romance 10.3%

It's the night of the big ball, and things are going...well...they're going. When so many people of so many different species are gathered together in one place, you're sure to have an interesting time. But what if something a little more malicious is happening under the surface?

Why similar: Philosophical 26.7%, Romance 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Text-Based 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%

Wake up, watch tv, make a cup of cofffee and try to bear your own meaningless existence.

Why similar: Psychological 15%, Minimalist 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Drama 12.7%, Text-Based 11.3%

You will play a detective and go back to winter Peking more than seventy years ago. On the eve of the peaceful liberation of Peking, you will feel the cold, nothingness, exploration, pursuit, drama and gunshots in the process of searching for missing persons.

Why similar: Immersive 30.1% ★, Philosophical 15.4%, Drama 12%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Text-Based 8.4%

His World is a short visual novel game where you play as a young shy introvert boy and witness his life with his family and get to see his internal world and struggles. You also make a few decisions throughout the game that will decide on one of game's multiple endings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.9%, Psychological 15.4%, Emotional 14.4%, Romance 14.3%, Conversation 11.9%

“A Lozenge” is a short interactive story about a mother-daughter road trip and motion sickness, dedicated to children of divorce.

Why similar: Emotional 16.1%, Psychological 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Text-Based 10.6%

Welcome to Trauma, a free-to-play short visual novel full of mysteries. Will you ever be able to smile again?

Why similar: Psychological 20%, Romance 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Drama 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%

A romantic loop 3D visual novel about a girl who forgets you every night. It’s always your first date. She resets. You don’t. Try to win her heart, or choose to let go. Another strange post from the town of Akabako.

Why similar: Psychological 20.9%, Romance 17.8%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Emotional 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.

Why similar: Psychological 18.9%, Drama 17%, Text-Based 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Emotional 11.9%

No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

Why similar: Philosophical 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Emotional 11.5%, Minimalist 11.2%, Drama 9.9%

In Your Books is a short adventure game where you play the granddaughter of a bookseller. After her disappearance you'll have to take the place of your grandmother. Recommend books, learn to know the locals, solve secret mechanisms and discover where she left.

Why similar: Philosophical 18.6%, Conversation 14.6%, Emotional 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Drama 8.4%

The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.2%, Drama 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Emotional 8.8%, Text-Based 8.3%

The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?

Why similar: Philosophical 21%, Psychological 20.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Emotional 12.5%, Drama 11.6%

A small game to experience the life of an ordinary person.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Drama 15.5%, Emotional 15.3%, Philosophical 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 11%

BatteryNote is a multi-ending sci-fi adventure visual novel game. You can recharge three robots with limited lifespans, bringing them back to life. Interact with them through conversations or experiment by applying high voltage. How they spend their final moments is entirely up to you.

Why similar: Philosophical 20.5%, Conversation 17.3%, Emotional 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Visual Novel 11.3%

Solve puzzles and trick demons while looking for a way out of this absurd situation involving the release of the Devil.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Drama 13%, Conversation 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Emotional 11%

Play as a Duskweaver in this short "choices matter" story about self-sacrifice.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.8%, Text-Based 15%, Psychological 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Emotional 11.2%

Board the Trans-Siberian railroad and travel 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. Clash with a vibrant culture as you meet people as strange to you as you are to them. Journey into a standalone Wanderlust adventure from the makers of The Witcher.

Why similar: Philosophical 16.8%, Psychological 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Minimalist 9.2%, Text-Based 9.2%