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Cycle of Struggle: Ardengrad is a visual novel about politics, love, and the cost of historical choices in an alternate world. You are a student drawn into events that will soon erupt into civil war. Here, ideologies are not just words—they define people’s fates. Every decision leaves a mark.

Reviews: Very Positive — 98% — of 50 reviews
Released: 2026-02-06
Developer: Visionary Impact
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 43.5%, Multiple Endings 28.7%, Story Rich 22.4%, Adventure 3.7%, 2D 1%

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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2019
    Dev: WarMachine
    Windows

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    Why similar: Alternate History 27.4%, Politics 26.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, War 11.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

  60. #60 Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 690 reviews2025
    Dev: 红锈雨
    Windows

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    Why similar: Sci-fi 44.5%, Story Rich 25.7%, Anime 14.5%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, Adventure 6.4%

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