60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Experimental, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel.
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 30.7%, Abstract 18.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Philosophical 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
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 40.7%, Philosophical 27.9%, Abstract 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Casual 4.7%
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 26.9%, Philosophical 16.6%, Text-Based 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10%
don't break your oath
Why similar: Software 40.8% ★, Abstract 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, 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 27.5%, Philosophical 17.9%, Abstract 17.3%, Text-Based 13%, 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 29.2%, Abstract 18.5%, Philosophical 16.2%, Text-Based 12.9%, Visual Novel 11%
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 18.1%, Abstract 17.4%, Text-Based 12.9%, 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 29.6%, Abstract 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Text-Based 12.7%, Philosophical 12.1%
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%, Text-Based 17.8%, Experimental 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%
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 27.7% ★, Experimental 21.6%, Philosophical 15.3%, Text-Based 11.5%, Abstract 9.3%
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap
Why similar: Experimental 35.9%, Abstract 27.9%, Philosophical 26.6%, 2D 4.8%, Casual 4.5%
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 24.5%, Experimental 21%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Text-Based 9.7%
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 25.5%, Text-Based 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Abstract 12%
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 19.5%, Experimental 18.7%, Text-Based 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, 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 33.9%, Abstract 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Nonlinear 7.8%
A short visual novel about finding your name and a girl in the fog.
Why similar: Experimental 35.4%, Abstract 22.7%, Text-Based 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
An algorithm decided to show you this. What now?
Why similar: Philosophical 25.4%, Experimental 22.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%
Play as you playing as you.
Why similar: Experimental 34.3%, Philosophical 24.7%, Abstract 17.8%, Stylized 5.8%, Space 5.8%
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%, Philosophical 27.6%, Abstract 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Stylized 4.5%
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 14.8%, Text-Based 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
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 31.3%, Word Game 20.7%, Text-Based 19%, Abstract 16%, 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 28.5%, Abstract 18.2%, Philosophical 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Text-Based 11.2%
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 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Text-Based 13.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Visual Novel 12.4%
Pilgrimage of angels on an important mission through scenic Japan
Why similar: Text-Based 18%, Philosophical 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.7%
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 44.4%, Philosophical 22.2%, Abstract 20.6%, Casual 4.9%, 2D 4.2%
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 22.2%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%
You can beat this game with any key on your keyboard. ANY key, I mean it.
Why similar: Experimental 24.9%, Philosophical 18.3%, Word Game 16.7%, Abstract 15.6%, Text-Based 14.6%
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 21%, Philosophical 18.1%, Word Game 15.5%, Text-Based 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%
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 44.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Text-Based 9.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.2%
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%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%
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 28.5%, Philosophical 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Text-Based 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%
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 17.4%, Text-Based 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
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 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Visual Novel 11%
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 37.1%, Text-Based 18%, Abstract 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%
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 40.1% ★, Word Game 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, 2D 3%
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 26.7%, Software 25.3% ★, Abstract 16.7%, Casual 2.9%
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 29.2%, Experimental 20.4%, Philosophical 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%
Run-based story game. Which mistakes would you repeat if you could?
Why similar: Philosophical 26.6%, Dialogue Heavy 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Abstract 12.4%
Three Interwoven tales ruminating on beginning and end and everything in-between.
Why similar: Experimental 59.3%, Philosophical 34.3%, Atmospheric 6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
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 32.4%, Philosophical 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Abstract 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 7.7%
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 19.9%, Abstract 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%
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 29.4%, Philosophical 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Visual Novel 13%, Linear 6.3%
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 19.6%, Text-Based 17%, 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%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Abstract 11.4%
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 34.5%, Text-Based 26.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
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 26.2%, Philosophical 17.3%, Text-Based 16%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, 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 27.8%, Abstract 21.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
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 50.1% ★, Word Game 28.3%, Text-Based 13.3%, Casual 5.6%, Atmospheric 2.5%
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 51.8% ★, Word Game 29.1%, Text-Based 13.1%, 2D 3.6%, Casual 2.1%
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%, Abstract 28.6%, Casual 8.8%, Stylized 6.6%, 2D 4.7%
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Why similar: Experimental 56.7%, Philosophical 39.8%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
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 54.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Casual 7.4%, Stylized 4.7%, 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 24.8%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Text-Based 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
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 35.7%, Philosophical 24.4%, Text-Based 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
The story of a girl tossed about in a world where letters rain down.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.2%, Word Game 23.5%, Text-Based 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%
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 27.2%, Abstract 14.7%, Casual 3.5%, 2D 2.4%
Absurdist Interactive fiction. Talk to the beings that inhabitant the world at its end. We forgot how to die.
Why similar: Abstract 15.9%, Philosophical 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Text-Based 13.4%
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%, Dialogue Heavy 20.7%, Text-Based 19%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Visual Novel 5.6%
Look for your car in a series of mazes and parking lots while you talk to your therapist about feeling lost. An interactive short story about trying to make sense out of the unreal. Based on real dreams!
Why similar: Experimental 44.5%, Philosophical 34.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Linear 3.6%
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: Dialogue Heavy 24.9%, Experimental 22.8%, Text-Based 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.7%
