Games Like anxiety.exe

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 33.7%, Conversation 23.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Relaxing 5.6%

Enter to the characters mind and make decisions. The game is played like interactive movie/adventure game with morality choices which influence the outcome which can be: a manipulative, balanced or violent. The game is based on psychology/philosophy and teaches about thoughts and their consequences.

Why similar: Psychological 25.3%, Conversation 18.7%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Education 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%

Skylar is an student with anxiety. Walter is a farmer with social anxiety and PTSD. Jessica is a programmer with anxiety and agoraphobia. Li Wei is an technologist with intense anxiety. Navigate their stories, learn how they move through the world, and about methods of treatment and recovery.

Why similar: Psychological 25.4%, Education 16.8%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.2%

7 Days in Dystopia is a psychological dystopian game where you experience seven days by playing a series of games, making choices, and facing the consequences of winning and losing in a city where people hide behind masks.

Why similar: Psychological 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Choices Matter 18.2%, Conversation 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%

Trade your soul for digital fame in this psychological visual novel. As fallen tech mogul Doran White, navigate a treacherous social media landscape. Your choices shape his fate in this hand-drawn, neuroscience-inspired reimagining of Oscar Wilde's classic.

Why similar: Conversation 25.1%, Psychological 24.9%, Choices Matter 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%

Uncover the skeletons in Hana's closet in "MINE MEMORY," a gripping psychological visual novel. Dive into Hana's memories, shape her destiny, and confront haunting choices with deep consequences.

Why similar: Psychological 41.4%, Choices Matter 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

A third-person psychological thriller focused on observing, influencing, and subtly shaping the behavior of a character trapped in her own routine. In 1948, you manipulate small environmental details to shift perceptions and shape the relationship between player and protagonist.

Why similar: Psychological 39.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Choices Matter 18.7%, Conversation 8.2%, Casual 7.1%

This is you, and this – is You. Both of you have something in common – exceptionality in a monotonous moment of time, when meaningless decisions have to be made. Or meaningful, to such an extent, that there is nothing left once they are made.

Why similar: Psychological 45.6%, Choices Matter 31.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Indie 3.5%

In this narrative game, you play as Paula Cole, a food safety officer for a multinational corporation, who gradually takes on the role of whistleblower. The whole scenario is based on a journalistic work, coordinated with the online newspaper Mediapart.

Why similar: Conversation 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Psychological 21.5%, Choices Matter 16%, Hand-drawn 6.7%

Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.

Why similar: Conversation 26.6%, Choices Matter 17%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Psychological 13.2%, Relaxing 12%

You are a Switchboard Operator, and you're about to be replaced by a machine. Use your last week of work to connect townsfolk, overcome problems, and explore the history of a cast of engaging characters. Your choices matter, so use each day to leave lasting bonds.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.6%, Choices Matter 23.8%, Conversation 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%, Casual 7.9%

『PLEASE KNOCK: The Sloppy Researcher's Life』は、 先輩と後輩がちょっと変わった研究生活を過ごす日常観察型アドベンチャーゲームです。

Why similar: Psychological 27.1%, Conversation 22.8%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Choices Matter 6.8%

Experience the triumphs and tribulations of two Caribbean immigrants in post-war Britain, in the world’s first Windrush video game, from the creators of the BAFTA nominated Before I Forget. How will you shape your story in this branching narrative interactive photo album?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.6%, Choices Matter 20.1%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Conversation 12.9%, Casual 6%

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 25.6%, Choices Matter 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Psychological 17.6%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

A short narrative about a trip with friends over the weekend. Decide what River does during the trip. Help your friends, explore the place, or just enjoy the scenery.

Why similar: Conversation 22%, Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Relaxing 10.4%

Black Dog Bar is a dialog-based bartender simulator. Each client has its own story. Communicate, mix cocktails, and... manipulate. It is only you who decides where the complicated story of each hero will turn and what will happen to them when they leave the bar.

Why similar: Conversation 26.9%, Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Choices Matter 18.5%, Relaxing 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.2%

Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim immortality.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Choices Matter 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Adventure 8.1%, Conversation 7.9%

A metaphorical interactive story game which presents real mental health conditions through conversations and puzzles.

Why similar: Psychological 34.6%, Interactive Fiction 32.7%, Relaxing 17%, Cute 7.3%, Casual 6.7%

Mathematics feel like cat poop ? Recycle your weaknesses with The Litter: Trigo !

Why similar: Education 20.3%, Science 19.6% ★, Conversation 18.2%, Choices Matter 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

Experience the story of a Menominee family reconnecting with their tribal culture and language through the lens of the Menominee Annual Contest Powwow.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.9%, Education 23.3%, Conversation 17%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Casual 9.5%

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: Conversation 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Choices Matter 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

You're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the mirror... and in themselves.

Why similar: Conversation 38.6%, Choices Matter 24.4%, Relaxing 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Casual 3%

Koishi had long turned a blind eye to the weight in his heart — until one day, his mind and body finally gave way. Taking small, unforced steps, he begins to meet himself again. A quiet adventure about hoping to heal, and slowly moving forward.

Why similar: Psychological 37.6%, Conversation 23.4%, Choices Matter 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%, Adventure 5.3%

An educational game that teaches about Self Managed Abortion.

Why similar: Education 34.8%, Conversation 29.5%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Casual 13.4%, 2D 4.5%

This is an interactive visual novel game featuring plot-driven dialogues and point-and-click interactions. One day, you receive a magical book—and inside it, you meet a mysterious friend. As you interact with each other, you gradually step into the depths of one another’s inner worlds.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Psychological 25%, Conversation 15.6%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Relaxing 9.4%

Angels greet you with smiles! Welcome to Heaven, where happiness awaits!

Why similar: Psychological 33.5%, Conversation 24.8%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Adventure 10%, Cute 8.5%

An interactive story about a researcher who was spoken to by his experimental plant. Interact with the story and get one of three ending options.

Why similar: Choices Matter 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Casual 12.1%

AN IOU is the debut visual novel by Davey Cadaver. The music, backgrounds, & characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. The user takes the POV of the protagonist to experience a memorable story with an incredible soundtrack and multiple endings.

Why similar: Psychological 20.8%, Conversation 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Choices Matter 17.7%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

"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 32.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Conversation 16.8%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5%

Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

Why similar: Psychological 27%, Conversation 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Choices Matter 18.2%, Relaxing 7.1%

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: Conversation 24.6%, Choices Matter 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Relaxing 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%

Evan faces a frustrating battle with his conscience. It's one he cannot afford to lose, or he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars. Under intense scrutiny and questioning from two savvy detectives, how will he fare? That, is entirely up to you.

Why similar: Psychological 32.1%, Conversation 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Adventure 3.4%

Saturday Super Day is a point and click exploratory choose your own adventure game that was prototyped in PowerPoint. Play as Bobbi who wakes on a mid 90s Saturday morning with a mission: Reach the computer lab at and back up an important project before the servers get wiped for the summer.

Why similar: Conversation 24%, Choices Matter 19.7%, Relaxing 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

Flavor Favor is a soft sci-fi visual novel where you take on the role of a captive fumer, a form of advanced AI humanoid, on the remote island of Tuinu. Your captors insist on having liberated you, but as you gradually recover your memories, a more complex story starts to unfold.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Psychological 22%, Choices Matter 19.5%, Conversation 15.2%, Relaxing 8.7%

This is a train to 21C, via 19C. Passengers will require a valid click to use this service. Passengers are advised that this train consists of 9 cars, divided by each era. Please mind the fire. This train is ready to depart, please stand clear of the fire.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.7%, Psychological 24.1%, Conversation 16.8%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Adventure 9.3%

A friendly crash course in Japanese American history, culture, and community! Inspired by the real stories of the three historic Japantowns of California: San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles's Little Tokyo.

Why similar: Conversation 23.9%, Education 23.2%, Hand-drawn 14%, Relaxing 13.5%, Choices Matter 11.9%

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: Interactive Fiction 27.7%, Conversation 21.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Chess. Love. Destiny. All the same things, really.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28%, Choices Matter 16.9%, Conversation 16.2%, Hand-drawn 16%, Psychological 13.4%

Growing older has nothing to do with feeling grown up. Face the challenges of adulthood with Liv, Albert and Finja in this interactive visual novel by exploring their everyday lives through point-and-click interactions as well as mini games and figure out the secrets of how to be an adult!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.1%, Psychological 21%, Conversation 14.6%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Education 7%

Grotto is a mystical, narrative-focused experience. You are the Soothsayer. The one capable of talking with the stars and unveiling their messages. In a time of turmoil, the tribe of the valley turn to your powers of divination and come to you for guidance.

Why similar: Psychological 33.4%, Interactive Fiction 24.8%, Choices Matter 23.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Adventure 3.2%

9 kids who wake up in a mysterious shelter with lost memory. Investigate the signs of intruders and murders and discuss them with your colleagues to move towards the truth! Listen to everyone's statements and use your counter-arguments to uncover the truth behind someone's lies!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Choices Matter 20.3%, Psychological 20.2%, Conversation 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%

Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.

Why similar: Conversation 29.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Relaxing 12.9%, Cute 7.1%

Newly hired for a revitalization program, work against a ticking clock and navigate a skeptical boss, a lousy friend, and discrimination while making hiring decisions. Interactive narrative with timed decisions Critical thinking Prosocial Empathy

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.7%, Education 27.7%, Choices Matter 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Casual 11.5%

The Test: Reimagined is a masterful mix of Personality Test Psychology and Dark Tarot. Answer a series of fully-narrated questions to receive a personalized, unique ending based on your choices. Dive deep into your own psyche and join millions in a social experiment that you will NOT want to miss!

Why similar: Choices Matter 25.1%, Conversation 20.2%, Psychological 17%, Education 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.5%

The Gate is an interactive science fiction graphic novel. At various points in the story, you will be asked to make a choice, these choices will take you down different paths in the story. Your objective as you guide the story is to return back to earth. The game features 3 possible story endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.2%, Choices Matter 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Casual 5.2%

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

Why similar: Conversation 28.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Psychological 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%, Minimalist 6.7%

It's On You is a narrative driven FMV game where your choices matter, affecting the outcome of you, the player as Curtis and those around you. Stuck between a world of crime and violence, in the wake of gang grooming gripping the community and a potential career of international football.

Why similar: Education 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Conversation 21.4%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Psychological 11.4%

Classic Zork meets Existential Crisis. A modern text adventure that explores themes of control, isolation and mental health while levelling up the genre with beautiful pixel art.

Why similar: Psychological 35.9%, Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Conversation 20.9%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Adventure 5.3%

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: Conversation 30.7%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Choices Matter 18.8%, Relaxing 16.1%, Casual 4.3%

Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Conversation 19.1%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Relaxing 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%

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 30.7%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Education 18.6%, Cute 7.3%, Casual 6.7%

You came here with a motive, so as everyone, except that you are able to change theirs. Ride with Lucas to turn down all the love interests or end their trouble in this (obviously artificial intelligence-themed) sci-fi BL visual novel. Enjoy the long-waited grand finale in this trilogy!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Conversation 25.2%, Psychological 20.5%, Choices Matter 18.5%, Adventure 5%

30% of our society suffers from psychological problems. Many famous people throughout the history and pop culture were troubled this way and required professional help.

Why similar: Psychological 27.7%, Education 19.2%, Conversation 18.6%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Relaxing 10%

An emotional narrative point-and-click about a daughter caring for her mother as dementia reshapes their bond. Explore heartfelt conversations, fragmented memories, and simple story-driven puzzles on a journey of caregiving and learning to let go.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.3%, Psychological 20.3%, Conversation 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Choices Matter 11.4%

Who Are You, Mr Cooper? is a choose-your-own-adventure game in the steampunk genre. The unravelling of secrets, unexpected encounters, the assembling of various mechanisms, and all this is under a chasing by a bunch of criminals!

Why similar: Choices Matter 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Casual 14.5%, Relaxing 12.9%, Adventure 11.9%

Locked away at home, time slows to a crawl. Enjoy our gift to you, this delightful adventure with an unforgettable soundtrack by Brazilian artists.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Psychological 19.1%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Relaxing 16.6%, Conversation 8.6%

Welcome to this graphic adventure! You become in a little hámter 🐹 called Tofu. You will live together a lot of adventures from de university nights, clearly a city full of party and mistery, a lot of humor and bad jokes, but above all..... Dru.... i mean, SUGAR!

Why similar: Conversation 33.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Casual 7.4%

Vespa's Test is a short, relaxing personality test based on real psychological research. Answer a multitude of thought-provoking questions, and receive a vision tailored to your answers; what, in life, is holding you back?

Why similar: Choices Matter 30.8%, Relaxing 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Casual 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%

Avatar Zero is a text-based interactive narrative centered around “choice.” Set in a cyberpunk dystopia, you become the subject of a secret experiment. Your entire gameplay consists solely of sequential binary choices. Through continuous choices, you will uncover the truth behind the experiment.

Why similar: Choices Matter 33.9%, Interactive Fiction 30%, Psychological 21.6%, Adventure 9.6%, 2D 3.3%

You are ready to say goodbye to life, but are you prepared to face your life's truth? Navigate a grad student's life between greed and fear in his final 6 hours (and beyond) in this BL visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Conversation 24%, Psychological 23.3%, Choices Matter 18.2%, Adventure 4%