60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Singleplayer, Text-Based, Experimental.
Spatial expectations built up and torn down. Spoken word inspired pacing. Ode to bilinguality. Interactive slam poem anthology. Concrete Spaces.
Difficulty
Difficulty is a short, experimental visual novel, about both the difficulty level of stories, and the difficulties of real life. The plot, themes, challenges, and morals all become greater and harder to understand and accept as the difficulty increases.
We Are Counting
A short experimental visual novel about obsessive counting.
Difficulty is a short, experimental visual novel, about both the difficulty level of stories, and the difficulties of real life. The plot, themes, challenges, and morals all become greater and harder to understand and accept as the difficulty increases.
Why similar: Experimental 41.1%, Philosophical 27.8%, Abstract 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Casual 4.6%
A short experimental visual novel about obsessive counting.
Why similar: Experimental 31.2%, Abstract 18.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Philosophical 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9%
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: Experimental 27.4%, Philosophical 16.7%, Text-Based 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%
don't break your oath
Why similar: Software 40.8% ★, Abstract 19%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Stylized 4.8%
is a short, interactive experience about those endless, looping fever dreams you get when you're sick.
Why similar: Experimental 21.6%, Philosophical 16%, Abstract 14.7%, Text-Based 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%
You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.
Why similar: Experimental 27.9%, Philosophical 17.9%, Abstract 17.3%, Text-Based 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Experimental 29.7%, Abstract 18.5%, Philosophical 16.2%, Text-Based 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%
A short story about a parasitic sunflower and her loyal son. Eat everything you can. Enjoy the sunshine. Do whatever it takes to make her happy. This is a prequel to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.
Why similar: Experimental 29.2%, Philosophical 18.1%, Abstract 17.4%, Text-Based 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Experimental 30%, Abstract 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Text-Based 12.5%, Philosophical 12.2%
Consume text at the speed of thought. OverRead is an experimental R.S.V.P. reading utility that eliminates eye fatigue by flashing words directly into your focal center. Import your own files, customize your optical link, and reach a literal reading flow state.
Why similar: Software 27.5% ★, Experimental 22%, Philosophical 15.3%, Text-Based 11.3%, Abstract 9.4%
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap
Why similar: Experimental 36.3%, Abstract 27.7%, Philosophical 26.5%, 2D 4.7%, Casual 4.5%
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 24.2%, Text-Based 17.5%, Experimental 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%
P.I.G.E.O.N. is a short surrealist visual novel RPG in which you become a pigeon, armed with a camera, sent to spy. You will have to make choices, but you won't always be able to make a choice.
Why similar: Experimental 26%, Philosophical 19.1%, Abstract 16.1%, Text-Based 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
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 24.7%, Experimental 21.4%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Text-Based 9.6%
Take a look—watch how the “me” in the game is shaped by your choices, pushing the story forward step by step until the truth of this game (this world) is finally revealed.
Why similar: Word Game 25.4%, Text-Based 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Abstract 12.2%
On the road to the sacred shrine of Karatl, lost souls entrust you with their stories. In this contemplative Visual Novel, listen to their truths and perhaps, at the journey's end, you will discover your own.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.7%, Experimental 19.1%, Text-Based 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.4%
Acolyte: Prologue is the first act in a dynamic narrative detective/puzzle game that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely without pre-defined dialogue options. Just like a real conversation.
Why similar: Experimental 34.5%, Abstract 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Nonlinear 7.7%
A short visual novel about finding your name and a girl in the fog.
Why similar: Experimental 35.9%, Abstract 22.7%, Text-Based 15%, Visual Novel 12%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%
A short story about a difficult day at work and a painful breakup that lingers; about depression, anxiety, and how they can lead to eating disorders. Do you know how many calories are in a muffin? Are you ready for what the answer implies?
Why similar: Abstract 23.2%, Text-Based 20.6%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Philosophical 10.2%
Experience a 'painfully human', 'psychological' narrative through dreams and allegory. Live in a flat. Buy things. Use things. Tire yourself out. Sleep. Dream. Wake up. Repeat. And maybe, just maybe, find a Bear in a Pit. What could be scarier than the Bear? Find out.
Why similar: Experimental 29.5%, Philosophical 27.6%, Abstract 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Stylized 4.4%
Play as you playing as you.
Why similar: Experimental 34.8%, Philosophical 24.7%, Abstract 17.7%, Space 5.8%, Stylized 5.6%
An algorithm decided to show you this. What now?
Why similar: Philosophical 25.5%, Experimental 23.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%
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 23.6%, Word Game 18.3%, Abstract 14.9%, Text-Based 12%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
As an Inkslinger at Brassknee's renowned Wordshop, it's your job to write letters for the citizens of Isle Shammer. But through the veil of work lies forgotten trauma. A voice begins to speak to you in recurring daydreams, telling you about your tragic past in Nomania.
Why similar: Experimental 31.9%, Word Game 20.4%, Text-Based 18.7%, Abstract 16.1%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Crawl through the darkness in this psychological horror visual novel with multiple endings, where you will traverse a surreal nightmare as you choose your own path and explore strange spaces in an attempt to wake up, if you can...
Why similar: Experimental 29%, Abstract 18.2%, Philosophical 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Text-Based 10.9%
MaryPark St. is a short story telling indie game, set in a black and white dream-like world. Featuring two interpretations of the same story, The Dream & The Nightmare.
Why similar: Experimental 44.8%, Philosophical 22.1%, Abstract 20.5%, Casual 4.9%, 2D 4.1%
This is a story about a young woman who thinks and chases her dreams bravely under the pressure of reality and family. In order to prove that she has the ability to support herself with music as a career, Lu must show her strength by winning the annual award of the streaming platform.
Why similar: Word Game 27%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Text-Based 13%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%
Pilgrimage of angels on an important mission through scenic Japan
Why similar: Text-Based 17.9%, Philosophical 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%
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 17.1%, Experimental 17%, Philosophical 16.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.7%
Explore the interplays between AI ethics and consciousness in the shoes of a researcher tasked to hack an enemy drone to win a war.
Why similar: Experimental 26.9%, Philosophical 22.3%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.7%
You can beat this game with any key on your keyboard. ANY key, I mean it.
Why similar: Experimental 25.4%, Philosophical 18.4%, Word Game 16.4%, Abstract 15.6%, Text-Based 14.3%
A blind guy with a ghost in his brain tries to save a cursed girl. Naturally, it all goes to hell. A visual novel packed with dark humor, gritty mysticism, violence, and characters who know exactly who’s watching them.
Why similar: Experimental 37.7%, Text-Based 17.7%, Abstract 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Play well-crafted interactive stories shaped by mood and choice, or create your own branching story without coding.
Why similar: Software 44.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Text-Based 9.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8.1%
Trackless is an atmospheric first-person exploration and puzzle game set in the distant future. Trackless uses text input that allows you to interact with characters and objects. Using your in-game phone will help you find clues and give you special abilities.
Why similar: Experimental 21.5%, Philosophical 18.2%, Word Game 15.3%, Text-Based 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%
An interactive novel. In the distant future, a search for a missing brother leads to a journey through an intergalactic civilization that may have reached the limits of progress.
Why similar: Experimental 29%, Philosophical 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Text-Based 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.2%
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: Philosophical 23.5%, Word Game 22.2%, Text-Based 19.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%
A collection of tiny experimental games (and "notgames") inspired by travel.
Why similar: Experimental 35%, Philosophical 25.2%, Abstract 17.2%, Stylized 5.4%, Linear 4.5%
This is a story with illustrations. You have to choose your destiny. You are obsessed with the idea of creating an ideal society. One day you come up with a genius idea, and you create a society that could live forever, BUT HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!!?
Why similar: Philosophical 25%, Word Game 19.9%, Abstract 17.5%, Text-Based 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
Ishmael is a short multimedia-enhanced hypertext story about perpetual cycles of displacement and violence as seen through the lens of a child. Takes about 15 minutes to read/play through.
Why similar: Experimental 29.3%, Philosophical 21.6%, Text-Based 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 10.7%
Noda is a space to build and share 3D mental models – mind maps, storyboards, network or flow diagrams, project plans – to enhance productivity, understanding and awareness.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.2%, Experimental 27.1%, Software 25% ★, Abstract 16.7%, Casual 2.9%
A word game, does not support the handle, the operation is the mouse and keyboard space. It can be said that it is very simple. The theme of obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychosis is a large text dialogue, which is more depressing. Please be careful if you don't like it.
Why similar: Word Game 25.4%, Text-Based 17.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%
Three Interwoven tales ruminating on beginning and end and everything in-between.
Why similar: Experimental 59.7%, Philosophical 34%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
A linear paranormal mystery visual novel driven by dynamic text presentation. As timid but earnest rookie Mao-Rabbit, explore a mall after closing, rescue a customer the night guard cannot see, and uncover the anomaly rules already at work. No branches or bad endings.
Why similar: Word Game 21.5%, Dialogue Heavy 19%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Text-Based 13.2%
Starry Monogatari official app now available on PC! Let's meet various people in the world of Staｍono and feel the star-colored story!
Why similar: Software 40.2% ★, Word Game 26.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, 2D 3%
Did you think this game was only about saving the world from an army of demons? No. This is a game about YOU. On the surface, it may be a new form of innovative experimental philosophical narrative RPG, but its deeper secrets could make you a god.
Why similar: Experimental 32.8%, Philosophical 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Abstract 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 7.5%
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: Dialogue Heavy 28.7%, Experimental 20.8%, Philosophical 16.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
You take on the role of Alice, who wanders through a dark forest in search of a way out. On her journey she meets many figures — each one a reflection of her own personality, an echo of her fears, and a manifestation of her subconscious.
Why similar: Experimental 37.5%, Abstract 18.8%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%
Run-based story game. Which mistakes would you repeat if you could?
Why similar: Philosophical 26.9%, Dialogue Heavy 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Abstract 12.5%
My dream is a Lost Memory is a short interactive story about having Déjà vu, realizing that this Déjà vu came to you because of a dream, and then wondering if that dream is actually a memory. It's a story about work, limitations and self-respect.
Why similar: Experimental 29.9%, Philosophical 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Linear 6.2%
The Hidden and Unknown is a story-based game, that aims to widen the perception of its audience in the areas of psychology and philosophy.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.4%, Text-Based 19.7%, Abstract 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%
Awake from your slumber and venture out to the mighty CITADEL.
Why similar: Philosophical 37.4%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Text-Based 11.8%, Abstract 11.4%
Don't fear to speak elusive words. The only certainty is that all things present shall fade away in time. Friends from overseas have recommended consulting relevant reference books during your playthrough of the work.
Why similar: Word Game 32.4%, Philosophical 31.2%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Text-Based 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%
Slava is an ordinary guy living in a shabby socket. Well, like living, existing. He has lost all his dreams, and now he has one task - not to live until dawn. But before that you need to write a will...
Why similar: Word Game 26%, Philosophical 17.6%, Text-Based 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Why similar: Experimental 57.1%, Philosophical 39.5%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Glitchhikers is a surreal journey through the spaces between places. A late night drive, a deserted airport lounge, a moonlit walk through an empty park, a quiet carriage on an overnight train. Who will you meet? What will you talk about? Where will the journey take you? Find yourself along the way.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.1%, Abstract 21.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
这是一篇关于爱与选择的短篇小说
Why similar: Word Game 34.5%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Text-Based 16.9%, Casual 6.8%
Waking up on a strange island, you find yourself transformed into the appearance of a child. You could make new friends, have fun, and explore the island. Depending on your choices, you may even become one with the darkside of the island.
Why similar: Word Game 34.4%, Text-Based 26.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
Corona plunged the world into chaos in 2020. That sparked anger and frustration. Here you can let your frustration run free and Corona really express your opinion!
Why similar: Experimental 51.6%, Abstract 28.5%, Casual 8.7%, Stylized 6.4%, 2D 4.5%
Hidden Clause is a standalone interactive narrative game about consent, permissions, records, and interface obedience. Sign, refuse, wait, stare, click, and type as the system turns your actions and silence into evidence.
Why similar: Word Game 30.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Text-Based 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11%
Build your “totally normal” community, upgrade your base, gather weird resources, recruit suspiciously calm members, and pretend the red flags are just decorative. Manage the chaos, unlock content, earn achievements, and do not ask why everyone keeps talking about pyramids.
Why similar: Abstract 28.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Text-Based 14.8%, Casual 8.6%
