
A short science-fiction visual novel where you investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a close friend.
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A short science-fiction visual novel where you investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a close friend.

Choices That Matter: And The Sun Went Out
Take part in one of the most complex interactive adventure stories ever written! What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe.

Kamilia
Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.
Take part in one of the most complex interactive adventure stories ever written! What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe.
Why similar: Text-Based 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Science 10.8% ★, Multiple Endings 10.1%
Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.
Why similar: Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 10.8%, Conversation 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Investigation 8.7%
Find a way out of the Do 11 app by doing missions that come from the mysterious Do 11 app. A choice awaits you to solve puzzles and change the fate of the protagonist. Escape the main character from the Do 11 app while savoring a profound worldview and intriguing story. An incredible twist awaits.
Why similar: Conversation 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Text-Based 11.2%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Visual Novel 11%
This is a science fiction detective themed visual novel game, where players need to play the role of a "detective", connecting seemingly unrelated events and discovering mysterious truths hidden behind them, Please survive, and walk with your head held high towards the 'perfect ending' you expect.
Why similar: Visual Novel 12.8%, Detective 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Mystery 10%, Drama 9.8%
Relive Thomas’s memories in this mystery-filled visual novel. What really happened to Emily? Make choices, explore different versions of events, and uncover two complementary endings that reveal the full truth.
Why similar: Text-Based 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.6%
A fantasy visual novel featuring action, horror, and multiple endings to a tale of suspense, intrigue, desperation, and desire. Part I of The Enonoia Saga.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.3% ★, Text-Based 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%
Determine the fate of Ventreville! Play as six protagonists with unique abilities and stories, their arcs tied to each other by the sudden murder of the Avidines. Make your choices count! The final protagonist, the interrogating detective, will only know as much as your previous characters know…
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Text-Based 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Multiple Endings 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%
Your job is to make humanity happy. Observe the people living in your assigned district and make the best choices to ensure everyone's happiness.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Text-Based 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Conversation 12%
A narrative-driven psychological visual novel where every floor of an elevator reveals a key moment from your past. Face your regrets, uncover forgotten memories, and make choices that shape your future. Will you find closure, or remain trapped in your own mind?
Why similar: Text-Based 19.3%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Choices Matter 13%
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Text-Based 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Conversation 11.9%, Investigation 11%, Visual Novel 10.7%
"201 - The Bad Number" is an interactive science fiction game-book set on a post-apocalyptic Mars. In a world where only 200 people remain, each new inhabitant may hasten civilization's end. Players make choices that impact the fate of humanity and the colony in a unique dystopian setting.
Why similar: Text-Based 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%
Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13%, Text-Based 10.4%, Mystery 10%, Conversation 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
A unique adventure, where every choice shapes your fate. A classic gamebook brought to life, with countless paths to discover.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Text-Based 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Multiple Endings 9%
Robot’s Fate: Alice is a text-based RPG set in the future where robots with neural network AI are integral to human life. You’re Alice - a robot who becomes self-aware, while everyone around fears rogue AI. Can you survive and reconcile humanity with robots? Your choices do matter.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Text-Based 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Science 11.2% ★, Visual Novel 11.2%
🌀 Is there an escape to the endless spiral?🌀 『SYNESTHESIA』 is an emotive, character driven sci-fi mystery visual novel. Join a group of college students with strange cognitive powers, who soon discover something is amiss at the institute sworn to help them...
Why similar: Science 13.8% ★, Visual Novel 12.4%, Conspiracy 11.3% ★, Mystery 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%
A choice-driven narrative RPG set in China’s Warring States period. Rise from a nameless soldier to a legendary general through decisions with permanent consequences. Death is final. History remembers only the survivors.
Why similar: Text-Based 17%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%
Alcyone: The Last City is an interactive sci-fi novel where your choices can lead to the salvation or destruction of the last refuge of civilisation in the universe. Immerse yourself in a branching narrative of diverse characters, intrigue, and world-altering decisions.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Text-Based 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Conversation 11.5%
A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show. Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue. But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.3% ★, Conversation 11%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Investigation 9.5%
Grab your crayons and delve into the world of Crayontopia in this murder mystery visual novel. Become an adept or inept detective as you gather evidence, get to know your fellow crayon-lovers, and seek to uncover the colorful secrets behind the murders that plague this seemingly perfect world.
Why similar: Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Detective 11.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.3%
The Lawyer - Episode 1: The White Bag is the first part of an episodic adventure game which combines gripping crime story with classic courtroom drama. Immerse yourself into a world set in early 90’s in which you gather (or fabricate!) evidence, deduct and run fierce courtroom battles.
Why similar: Conspiracy 20.4% ★, Conversation 11.2%, Investigation 10.2%, Visual Novel 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%
A humorous sci-fi text-driven adventure where you play a support engineer sent to fix system failures in a secret research complex. Explore strange labs, investigate bizarre incidents, solve absurd problems, talk to depressed robots, and make choices that lead to multiple endings.
Why similar: Text-Based 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Conversation 9.8%
Return to a hometown that hasn’t changed the way it should have. A psychological visual novel focused on atmosphere, relationships, and a reality that slowly refuses to stay still. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Conversation 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Text-Based 11.4%
Spark romance amid secrets in a crumbling mansion! What will you sacrifice for love? Can you trust your own heart?
Why similar: Conspiracy 24% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Text-Based 11.5%, Drama 7.8%
Take over a struggling bar on the politically tense Moon Village. Prepare and serve drinks, befriend and help your customers, find your purpose, and maybe even love... all while keeping the bar's lights on in this narrative driven bartending simulator set on the moon.
Why similar: Conversation 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%
Choose your path and accept the consequences in this sleep deprived text adventure about becoming a parent. Be a responsible adult, make dinner and take care of your child. You must do this. Nothing else.
Why similar: Text-Based 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Conversation 10.9%
A short literary mystery game set in Oxford and Borneo
Why similar: Text-Based 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Conversation 9.8%
일레븐지스는 미스터리·로맨스 장르를 표방하는 비주얼 노벨 게임입니다. 악마 '메피'는 화자인 '이지원'을 위해 여러 가지 시련을 준비했습니다. 악마를 이기기 위해선 잔머리가 아닌 굳센 의지와 날카로운 직감이 필요합니다. 위대한 대적자, '메피'와 그녀가 준비한 장기말들을 직접 목도하세요.
Why similar: Text-Based 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Conversation 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10%
Guilt Free is a visual novel crossed with a point and click made to offer perspective on mental health and eating disorders. Navigate a couple's rocky relationship and encounter "flaws" or "quirks" that may actually be symptomatic behaviors.
Why similar: Text-Based 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Conversation 10.1%
VERUM: a thought-provoking game exploring ethical issues surrounding tech corporations and personal data usage. Embark on a journey through multiple side stories, gain diverse perspectives, and unlock multiple endings to uncover the full story. Simple yet immersive gameplay with captivating graphics
Why similar: Conspiracy 29% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Text-Based 13.3%, Conversation 11.5%
After the announcement "There is no next stop," you are trapped in an endless subway. But you’re not alone—the "GUESTS" are hunting you. Trust the "GUIDES" to survive. Or don't.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Text-Based 13.8%, Conversation 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Multiple Endings 12.1%
『NOAH: 2050』 is a 2D visual novel game that blends an adventure format where you can explore a school.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18%, Text-Based 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Conversation 13.2%
A crew of four. Mysteries at the edge of known space. A utopia that might be more fragile than it appears. The Aurora Chronicles is an episodic sci-fi visual novel where your choices shape relationships, uncover buried secrets, and test whether hope can survive what you discover.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Mystery 13%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Investigation 10.5%
What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? Play as Iris, quite a sarcastic reflection torn between the urge to unravel the mystery of death of her “prototype” and the need to find her place in a mirrored world.
Why similar: Text-Based 12.3%, Conversation 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%
When the Arheid III is sabotaged by a spy aboard the spaceship, Captain John Will Smith must get to the bottom of it or risk another attack.
Why similar: Text-Based 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Detective 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?
Why similar: Conspiracy 25.9% ★, Investigation 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Detective 10%, Mystery 8.6%
Decipher interstellar transmissions encoded via substitution ciphers aboard Eremite Station. In this choice driven narrative, uncover secrets from planetary governments while conversing with crewmates to reveal their stories and troubles. The ripples of your choices may be felt through the galaxy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Text-Based 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%
「ナカノ人格移植研究所」は、周回型ミステリー2Dアドベンチャーゲームです。 それぞれの周回でプレイヤーが憑依する対象の登場人物を選択することで、その登場人物を主人公としてストーリーを進めながら謎を解き明かします。 プレイヤーは本ゲームの中で 4 つのパートを行き来しながらストーリーを進めます。 ノベルパートでは、クリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 探索パートでは、画面上のアイテムをクリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 移動パートでは、再度ビューでプレイヤーを操作し、船の中を探索します。 会議パートでは、他のパートで集めた手がかりを利用して他の登場人物と会話します。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Detective 9.7%, Text-Based 9.6%
Humanity went out to the stars and conquered a decent portion of the known galaxy. While technology advanced society did not necessarily. Greed, the struggle for power and influence is stronger than ever before and while besieged from outside forces there’s no lack of internal strife. -Visual Novel-
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.7%
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the vanishing of a girl from their school. Learn about the secrets of St. Joachim to find her, but be cautious! A bad step may lead you towards an ugly end...
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.5%, Text-Based 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Detective 12.4%, Multiple Endings 11.4%
A visual novel strategy game where your floral fragrances determine the fate of your mysterious shop and its patrons. Make choices, talk to customers, and shape the story. Get ready for a journey of heartfelt connections and strategic decision-making.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Text-Based 13.9%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Conspiracy 11.4% ★
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Investigation 13.6%, Detective 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 11%
A suspense visual novel replete with life-or-death situations, puzzles and six different endings. Make your own decisions, solve riddles and reach the truth about the disappearance of the world's leading geneticist - and your best friend.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 12.4%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Choices Matter 11%, Detective 10.8%
A Week in Paradise is an interactive narrative mystery. Discover the unusual circumstances of your arrival to a bar called Paradise, and drink through the night with the bar's charismatic regular. Each night, unravel the threads holding back memories in your dreams.
Why similar: Conversation 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Choices Matter 10.6%
Shamrock Creations is proud to present Watashi Suzume. A story that explores the far reaching impacts that love, friendship, and understanding have on not only our own lives, but how we view life itself. All wrapped up in a supernatural murder mystery narrative that we think everyone will enjoy.
Why similar: Text-Based 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Conversation 10%
Summer Story: An adventure game where you investigate and make choices that shape the story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Text-Based 11.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%
HRO: Adventures of a Humanoid Resources Officer is a puzzle-driven adventure game set in a retro sci-fi universe. When the Endeavor stumbles into universe-shaking trouble, can you harness the power of the bureaucracy to rein in your crew’s worst impulses and survive to the next episode?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Text-Based 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Conversation 10.6%
You're a NASA intern working on the Apollo 11 project. Each day, you have a checklist to complete. Your tasks are well-reasoned and appropriate to your skill level as an intern. The Apollo team are all competent professionals. Everything goes very well, and you have no difficulties at all. 😛
Why similar: Text-Based 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Science 11.8% ★, Conversation 11.8%, Conspiracy 11.5% ★
You awaken in an unfamiliar location with unfamiliar people and are surrounded by mystery. Will you be able to solve the puzzle and uncover why you are here in this sci-fi/mystery/puzzle visual novel? The future hangs in the balance.
Why similar: Visual Novel 12.6%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.8%
Rimu has lost her memory and become trapped in a looping phenomenon. Moreover, only a tiny fraction of her memories carry over between loops. Within each five-minute cycle, she must retain only the crucial “memories” while setting the necessary flags. Will Rimu ever regain her memories?
Why similar: Emotional 14.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%
Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15%, Conversation 15%, Investigation 14.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
『D.D.D. ― 災薬対策課 ―』は、2人プレイ専用の推理アドベンチャーゲームです。 ナノロボット医療が発達した近未来を舞台に、プレイヤーは特別組織〈D.D.D.〉に所属する二人の刑事となり、 違法ナノロボット《DisasterDrug》が関わる事件の真相を追います。 互いに異なる情報を持ち寄り、通話で協力しながら、事件の謎を解き明かしましょう。
Why similar: Conversation 20.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Investigation 10.5%
In a future where memories are the last connection to a lost humanity, you are an advanced AI exploring fragments of past lives. Understand emotions, traumas, and choices in a journey to uncover what it means to be alive.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Text-Based 18.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Conversation 12.9%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.7%, Conversation 13.7%, Detective 12%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Multiple Endings 11.3%
いじめの犯人探しに抜擢された主人公。 彼が描く推理、その結末は必ずしも正しいとは限らない。 あなたが選んだ結末次第で、 誰かを苦しめるのかもしれない……
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Investigation 10.8%, Detective 10.4%, Text-Based 10.2%
Biocybernetic Trap — an interactive cyberpunk detective. You are given the quantum diary of a long-dead detective, where reality fractures into parallel versions of the investigation.
Why similar: Text-Based 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Choices Matter 9%, Detective 8.9%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
You lost your memory of nothing but a mundane day. But why do mysterious men keep jamming into your life, all of them pointing to the day you forgot? Find out a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant day in this BL visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Conversation 13%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.5%
《墨心》是一款将古代中国幻想元素和悬疑科幻相融合的国产视觉小说。男主(你)从昏迷中醒来丧失了记忆,发现自己和另外两女一男困于巨轮密室中。面对匪夷所思的船体变异,恐怖致命的巨型怪物,你们能否成功逃脱?而这超自然的现象,似乎跟一件千年前的战国墨家宝物有关......
Why similar: Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Conversation 12.9%, Text-Based 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%
You went to the desert to rest. You crushed a worm. Now it talks to you in dreams.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Conversation 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.8%
A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.
Why similar: Conversation 15%, Detective 12.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Choices Matter 10.7%
Peek into the sins and memories of five personalities through surveillance cameras──This is an immersive, mystery adventure game that unravels the thoughts of the dark past that lie dormant inside Sofia,a suspect in the murder of a presidential candidate, and uncovers the truth behind the crime.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.9%, Text-Based 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 11.1%