Games Like South of the Circle

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Cinematic 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Drama 12.5%, Narrative 10% ★, Emotional 9.7%

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Emotional 14.2%, Narration 13%, Drama 12.8%, Story Rich 11%

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Drama 16.9%, Romance 11.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Story Rich 11%

Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Emotional 16.6%, Soundtrack 14.3% ★, Story Rich 10.5%

A short visual novel about a warrior with a dark past and a radiant goddess who are confronted with a shocking challenge that will change their lives forever, forcing them to reconsider their views on such a complex and contradictory feeling as love.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Drama 17.5%, Cinematic 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Emotional 11.3%

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Emotional 40.9%, Story Rich 29.7%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 9.3%, Singleplayer 4%

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Emotional 22.5%, Narrative 21.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Story Rich 13.3%, Drama 10.1%

From the creators of Before Your Eyes — You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Emotional 12.3%, Drama 12.1%, Narrative 8.2% ★

Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.

Why similar: Adventure 44.6%, Atmospheric 42%, Singleplayer 13.4%

A poet ponders queer life and love after his happily ever after.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Cinematic 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Drama 10.6%, Emotional 9.9%

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Drama 22.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.9%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Story Rich 18.8%, Point & Click 14%, Atmospheric 12%

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.8%, Drama 11.6%, Emotional 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Narration 10.5%

"Rich and Youn" is a classic visual novel with a few choices. The game combines a visual novel with an adult series. The game is filled with humor and cynical jokes. If you are an impressionable nature or may get offended by reading some jokes, this game is not for you.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Drama 11.5%, Stylized 7.4%

Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Cinematic 15.9%, Narrative 11% ★, Drama 8.7%, Emotional 7.7%

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.6%, Emotional 20.5%, Narrative 15.8% ★, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Cinematic 31%, Drama 21.5%, Narration 17.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Why similar: Story Rich 47%, Adventure 37.6%, Singleplayer 15.3%

Start a virtual indie band in this behind-the-music comedy. Date, dance, skate, and run for your life across 5 episodes and interactive music videos, in a heartfelt story of what you risk to chase your dreams. All episodes out now!

Why similar: Cinematic 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Drama 14.8%, Emotional 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.5%

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.7%, Drama 17.6%, Story Rich 16.7%, Emotional 16.1%, Romance 10.5%

After witnessing a murder, 16-year-old skater Azar Warren seeks refuge with her estranged grandfather on his rural compound, only to suspect he may be more dangerous than her pursuers. Ashes blends graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles in a story of murder and unease.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Drama 13.3%, Story Rich 12.7%, Emotional 8.5%

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.8%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Drama 15.8%, Emotional 12.6%, Story Rich 11%

In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Cinematic 14.1%, Drama 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Emotional 9.3%

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

Why similar: Story Rich 33.9%, Drama 25.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Point & Click 5.3%

Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Cinematic 35%, Emotional 16.7%, Narration 15.9%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

After a major bio-weapon attack on London, two scientists find themselves in a locked-down laboratory with time, and air, running out. The Complex is an interactive sci-fi thriller movie where your decisions lead to one of eight suspenseful endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 46.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Cinematic 13.8%, Visual Novel 4.7%

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 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Emotional 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Story Rich 9.3%

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Story Rich 54.1%, Romance 23.2%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Singleplayer 9.1%

A quiet town awaits death. Two young women fall in love.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Cinematic 11.9%, Drama 10.4%, Narration 9.5%

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Story Rich 28.2%, Point & Click 25.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Stylized 19.4%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.

Why similar: Cinematic 17.7%, Drama 16.6%, Emotional 14.6%, Story Rich 14.5%, Romance 9.5%

Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.

Why similar: Drama 19.5%, Cinematic 18.8%, Emotional 14.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, Romance 12.1%

"GOODBYE WORLD" is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Cinematic 16.8%, Drama 10.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.6%

From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

Underground Blossom is a new adventure game by Rusty Lake. Fulfil various tasks at every station to find the metro that will take you through each important event from Laura Vanderboom's life.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Adventure 35.3%, Story Rich 15.4%, Singleplayer 6.8%

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Drama 22.3%, Narration 19.7%, Story Rich 19.3%, Emotional 18.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Adventure 29.5%, Drama 22%, Story Rich 19.5%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Walking Simulator 7.5%

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Story Rich 34.3%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Point & Click 10.7%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Tricked into reading an ancient book, Loralyn summons a demon into her home. Night Book is an interactive occult thriller movie, created in lockdown, from the publishers of The Complex, Five Dates and Maid of Sker.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.9%, Drama 21.9%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 8.2%

Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies were ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Drama 21.2%, Emotional 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Story Rich 11.2%

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Cinematic 43.6%, Story Rich 22.3%, Emotional 16.2%, Narration 6.1%, Atmospheric 5%

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Narration 19.8%, Emotional 17.8%, Story Rich 16.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Hack into crime scenes, look for evidence, analyze data, interrogate criminals, track suspects and deal with the consequences of your decisions. This is a dark and brutal detective story with a Black Mirror-esque atmosphere of digital dominance and the narrative structure of a US crime procedural.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Narration 17.8%, Story Rich 16.8%, Stylized 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Soundtrack 37.3% ★, Emotional 29%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.7%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Narration 12.2%, Drama 11.6%

Enter The White Door and discover Rusty Lake’s universe in a new game with a unique style! Explore Robert Hill’s dreams and help him to find his lost memories. Can you survive the strict daily routine and bring back color to Robert's life?

Why similar: Adventure 37.5%, Point & Click 29.3%, Story Rich 16.6%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Gap Year is a story-focused point & click adventure played through comic book panels that reconfigure as you explore Vera Novak’s one-bedroom apartment. Vera is a bright young scientist, but the arrival of an unexpected guest and a strange fixation with a cosmonaut may derail her academic pursuits.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.4%, Drama 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Narrative 10.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 9.1%

Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!

Why similar: Stylized 82.2%, Singleplayer 17.8%

An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

Why similar: Soundtrack 26.1% ★, Emotional 17.9%, Story Rich 17.3%, Point & Click 15.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.6%, Story Rich 13.8%, Stylized 13.7%, Romance 13.5%, Point & Click 10.7%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Emotional 22.3%, Soundtrack 20.3% ★, Narration 18.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%

We Carry the Fire is a fantasy-adventure visual novel about four people embarking on a dangerous quest to save a small village from an apocalyptic curse.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.2%, Drama 19.9%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Adventure 10.5%

A story-rich interactive fiction about two people who find comfort in each other, and the quiet things they never say out loud.

Why similar: Drama 15.6%, Cinematic 15.1%, Emotional 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Story Rich 8.5%

As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.

Why similar: Narration 30.3%, Story Rich 22.5%, Point & Click 16%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 11.3%

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?

Why similar: Stylized 58.9%, Adventure 26.9%, Singleplayer 14.2%

An alien world sometimes needs a farmer’s touch to bring it to life. In this sci-fi, colonization-life sim, terraform a barren world: turn wastelands into verdant landscapes while exploring, farming, building, and unlocking all the mysteries of this strange new planet.

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.3%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Emotional 16.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.

Why similar: Atmospheric 78%, Singleplayer 22%

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Drama 32%, Story Rich 16.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Point & Click 2.9%