60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Singleplayer, Experimental, Interactive Fiction.
Spatial expectations built up and torn down. Spoken word inspired pacing. Ode to bilinguality. Interactive slam poem anthology. Concrete Spaces.
We Are Counting
A short experimental visual novel about obsessive counting.
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.
A short experimental visual novel about obsessive counting.
Why similar: Experimental 30.5% ★, Abstract 18.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Philosophical 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
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 40.5% ★, Philosophical 28.1%, Abstract 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Casual 4.7%
don't break your oath
Why similar: Software 40.8% ★, Abstract 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Stylized 4.9%
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 27.2% ★, Philosophical 18%, Abstract 17.2%, Text-Based 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
❗ 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% ★, Abstract 18.5%, Philosophical 16.3%, Text-Based 13%, Visual Novel 11%
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 29.5% ★, Abstract 18.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Text-Based 12.9%, Philosophical 12.1%
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap
Why similar: Experimental 35.7% ★, Abstract 27.8%, Philosophical 26.8%, 2D 4.9%, Casual 4.5%
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 36.4% ★, Word Game 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Visual Novel 11%, Conversation 9%
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 24.1%, Text-Based 18%, Experimental 17% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Conversation 10.8%
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 28.7% ★, Philosophical 18.3%, Abstract 17.5%, Text-Based 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%
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 25.6%, Text-Based 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 14%, Abstract 12%
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 20.9% ★, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Text-Based 9.9%
A short visual novel about finding your name and a girl in the fog.
Why similar: Experimental 35.2% ★, Abstract 22.6%, Text-Based 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
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 33.7% ★, Abstract 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Nonlinear 7.8%
An algorithm decided to show you this. What now?
Why similar: Philosophical 25.7%, Experimental 22.8% ★, Conversation 14.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%
Play as you playing as you.
Why similar: Experimental 34.1% ★, Philosophical 24.8%, Abstract 17.7%, Stylized 5.9%, Space 5.8%
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% ★, Word Game 20.8%, Text-Based 19.3%, Abstract 16%, Visual Novel 10.3%
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 23.3%, Word Game 18.4%, Abstract 14.6%, Text-Based 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
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 19.6%, Text-Based 18.8%, Experimental 18.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%
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 27.8% ★, Philosophical 17.4%, Text-Based 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Conversation 9.9%
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 28.5% ★, Abstract 18.3%, Philosophical 15.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Text-Based 11.4%
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 44.1% ★, Philosophical 22.4%, Abstract 20.6%, Casual 5%, 2D 4.3%
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 27.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Text-Based 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Conversation 12.4%
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 36.9% ★, Text-Based 18.1%, Abstract 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%
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 20.8% ★, Philosophical 18.1%, Word Game 15.5%, Text-Based 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%
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 23.2%, Word Game 22.4%, Text-Based 20.1%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%
Embark on an educational adventure with EnglishVan, the engaging application designed to supercharge your English language learning journey! Tailored for language enthusiasts and learners, EnglishVan offers a fun and interactive way to master English language vocabulary.
Why similar: Software 54.8% ★, Foreign 18.9% ★, Text-Based 18%, Casual 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
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 24.8%, Word Game 20.1%, Abstract 17.3%, Text-Based 13%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
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 26.4% ★, Philosophical 22.4%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Abstract 10.6%
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 28.4% ★, Philosophical 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Text-Based 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%
You can beat this game with any key on your keyboard. ANY key, I mean it.
Why similar: Experimental 24.7% ★, Philosophical 18.3%, Word Game 16.7%, Abstract 15.5%, Text-Based 14.7%
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 28.4%, Experimental 26.5% ★, Software 25.3% ★, Abstract 16.7%, Casual 2.9%
Three Interwoven tales ruminating on beginning and end and everything in-between.
Why similar: Experimental 59% ★, Philosophical 34.5%, Atmospheric 6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Pilgrimage of angels on an important mission through scenic Japan
Why similar: Text-Based 18.3%, Philosophical 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Conversation 13.7%
Run-based story game. Which mistakes would you repeat if you could?
Why similar: Philosophical 26.9%, Conversation 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Abstract 12.4%
“A Lozenge” is a short interactive story about a mother-daughter road trip and motion sickness, dedicated to children of divorce.
Why similar: Experimental 33.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Text-Based 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Conversation 8.1%
Talescape is a world for storytellers and dreamers. Create interactive stories without coding, publish them across platforms, and explore tales that move you, make you think, and stay with you long after they end.
Why similar: Software 45% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Text-Based 9.8%, Conversation 7.8%
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 25.8%, Text-Based 18%, Conversation 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%
You are Janusz, a 47-year-old Polish business owner. Your mission: issue one e-invoice through KSeF before 5 PM. A Windows XP bureaucracy simulator with 15 apps, 30+ random interruptions, multiple endings, and disco polo.
Why similar: Software 57.2% ★, Text-Based 19.6%, Casual 7.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%, Visual Novel 4.8%
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: Experimental 23.3% ★, Conversation 19%, Philosophical 19%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%
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 32.5% ★, Philosophical 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Abstract 13.4%, Conversation 7.4%
这是一篇关于爱与选择的短篇小说
Why similar: Word Game 34.6%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Text-Based 17.1%, Casual 6.8%
Awake from your slumber and venture out to the mighty CITADEL.
Why similar: Philosophical 37.2%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Text-Based 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Abstract 11.3%
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 34.7%, Text-Based 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
Kanji Grinder is a spaced repetition flashcard system, purpose-built for Steam Deck. Designed for immersion learners who want a no-nonsense way to drill Kanji vocabulary, your daily reviews will be a breeze. Plus, for those who enjoy quiz games or flexing their skills, plenty of challenges await!
Why similar: Software 51.7% ★, Word Game 29.2%, Text-Based 13.2%, 2D 3.6%, Casual 2.1%
Study hiragana as you explore Japan, also learning Japanese culture and history. By the time you reach Tokyo, you'll have learned everything you need to know!
Why similar: Software 52% ★, Word Game 27.3%, Abstract 14.6%, Casual 3.5%, 2D 2.4%
Magic and science. Past and future. But what of the present?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Abstract 18.6%, Text-Based 18%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Philosophical 13.2%
A game all about STEAM Friendlist.By using the "Show Off" button, you can CUSTOMMM Text to break through the dimensional wall and release your inner huge Presence to your STEAM Friends List ! ! ! All of your Friends on STEAM will see it （ This is the only one game has this feature on whole STEAM ）
Why similar: Software 50% ★, Word Game 28.4%, Text-Based 13.4%, Casual 5.6%, Atmospheric 2.5%
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 25.2%, Text-Based 20%, Abstract 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%
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 28.2%, Abstract 21.4%, Conversation 13.4%, Nonlinear 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
Two small experimental games made as part of a one-week game workshop in Zagreb, Croatia, as part of a project called "Interactive Empathy - Citizenship & Storytelling in Video Games". Inside is also a documentary video about the workshop, as well as a booklet about the whole project.
Why similar: Experimental 35.4% ★, Philosophical 24.5%, Text-Based 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
Enter the life of a boy experiencing tragedy for the first time, the burden of his parents’ hopes & dreams, and the struggle to let his emotions in. Deflect the negative emotions coming from outside forces while trying to juggle the ins and outs of childhood, puberty, and relationships.
Why similar: Software 54.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Casual 7.4%, Stylized 4.8%, 2D 3.9%
Overnight, otaku “DanDan” wakes up in the college dorm… as a drop-dead gorgeous girl! His absurd new life begins—only to discover he’s not the only one. The once-icy campus queen Wu Yangyang, formerly a burly jock, and a chubby shut-in whose soul was always a pretty girl, are in the same boat.
Why similar: Word Game 26.2%, Abstract 24.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Text-Based 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
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 50.8% ★, Abstract 28.6%, Casual 8.9%, Stylized 6.7%, 2D 4.7%
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Why similar: Experimental 56.4% ★, Philosophical 40.1%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
The story of a girl tossed about in a world where letters rain down.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.3%, Word Game 23.6%, Text-Based 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Conversation 11.4%
Ability to create and run wordplay worlds (support for workshops); Attribute values between different worlds can be correlated and inheritable (gathering is a large universe, scattering is full of stars), or they can be isolated from each other. Small World Simulator is a lot of fun!
Why similar: Software 40.8% ★, Word Game 37.3%, Text-Based 19.3%, Casual 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Absurdist Interactive fiction. Talk to the beings that inhabitant the world at its end. We forgot how to die.
Why similar: Philosophical 16%, Abstract 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Conversation 13.8%, Text-Based 13.6%
A miniature frozen between the atmosphere of a small room and Castaneda with Lovecraft. The story of radical spiritual practices in the search for truth among panels and stacks.
Why similar: Experimental 43.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Philosophical 12.6%, Stylized 6.5%
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 35.5%, Conversation 19.8%, Text-Based 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 5.5%
