- #1 Dorm Till Dawn 2
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RB Ashton
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you survive a night in St Fiacre's at tiny size? This feature-length interactive visual novel returns to the world of Sensus Supra, with better visuals, dozens of animations, more complex puzzles and even more dangerous giantesses hunting for your blood. Every action has consequences...
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Dark Humor 11.5%, Dark Comedy 10.9%, Text-Based 10%
- #2 LATEX, LEATHER, LIPSTICK, LOVE, LUST
96% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Stanwixbuster
Windows
A self-described "chronically online" trans guy goes to a kink club thinking it will fix him. It doesn't.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 17.3%, Dark Humor 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%
- #3 Toyeater
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RB Ashton
Windows · Mac · Linux
A seasonal visual horror story! The night before Christmas, and you're tiny, trapped by a giant, malicious, man-eating elf. It's a race against time to find a path out of her workshop before she devours you all. In this illustrated, part animated narrative puzzle, your choices decide your survival.
Why similar: Dark Humor 13.8%, Dark Comedy 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Text-Based 9.5%
- #4 Trapped with Jester
95% matchVery Positive94% of 1,481 reviews2022
Dev: AntaPub: Neoclassic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?
Why similar: Dark Comedy 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Dark Humor 12.7%, Text-Based 10.8%
- #5 TOY BOX
94% matchPositive87% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: DEADline Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A pull-apart puzzle visual novel whose fragments stitch the story together.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Text-Based 13.2%, Visual Novel 10.7%
- #6 Twisted: A Dark Fairytale
94% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Fablesoft Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fairy tale about the woods outside a small village and the monster that roams within them. Become Sage and play through to uncover the mystery when they're tossed away from everything they've ever known.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%
- #7 Do 11
93% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: SJR Team
Windows · Mac
Find a way out of the Do 11 app by doing missions that come from the mysterious Do 11 app. A choice awaits you to solve puzzles and change the fate of the protagonist. Escape the main character from the Do 11 app while savoring a profound worldview and intriguing story. An incredible twist awaits.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Dark Comedy 13.4%, Text-Based 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%
- #8 Nameless - The Departed Cycle
92% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Fiendish Fiction
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow the red star to the Umbral Forest and unravel the mysteries within, in this gay, romantic, dark fantasy visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%
- #9 Whispers From The Rift
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Interdimensional Games Inc
Windows
A choose-your-own-adventure novel. Enter the mind of a black-ops team leader heading an impossible mission in a parallel universe. Choices are remembered, story events reflect past decisions, and freely rewind time to try different paths.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Text-Based 17%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Horror 11.9%
- #10 Mass of Consumption
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Wayward Woyrm Games
Windows
The church is impatient. The church is hungry. The church is willing to do anything to get you back.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Horror 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Text-Based 11.4%
- #11 Ostera : The curse of...
90% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Profits Troll Studio
Windows
Welcome to Ostera: The curse of... Join the Adventure! Shape Your Destiny, Kiss Rats, and Slap Kids!
Why similar: Dark Humor 16.8%, Dark Comedy 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Text-Based 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%
- #12 Tri City Monsters
89% matchVery Positive97% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Peaches
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tri City Monsters is a supernatural, monsterlovin' visual novel where you can romance and/or de-pants 3 demonic love interests. Navigate a dangerous urban jungle with their help and maybe you'll get a taste of what it means to be a monster.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Dark Humor 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.6%, Text-Based 12.4%
- #13 アパシー殺人クラブ
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: SHANNON
Windows
『部活動の時間です。さあ、人殺しをはじめてください』 一癖も二癖もある強者ぞろいの巨大コミュニティ、それが鳴神学園。 そこには、ありとあらゆる部活動が存在し、到底常識では考えられない特殊な闇の倶楽部がある。その一つが殺人クラブだ。
Why similar: Dark Comedy 22.6%, Dark Humor 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.7%, Text-Based 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #14 On Love, On Monsters
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lighthouse Theory Games
Windows
On Love, On Monsters is a Frankenstein-inspired story with an emphasis on love in its many forms. Play as three characters with alternating POVs; the Doctor, The Priest, and The Exile. Bond with allies and enemies, avoid raising suspicion in the town of Blackmoore, and learn what it means to love.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Drama 10%
- #15 Doodle Date
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 338 reviews2018
Dev: Nicholas Lives
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Romance, seduce, and even marry your own drawings! Forget about finding true love; In Doodle Date, you create it!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 18.6%, Dark Humor 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 11.4%
- #16 Yuri Dating Agency
86% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Red bean Taiyaki
Windows · Mac
Yuri Dating Agency - a speed dating simulator for WLW. You're a girl who likes girls, walking into this Yuri dating agency to find yourself a date. Here, you will be able to get to know lots of girls. Will you be able to win their hearts?
Why similar: Dark Humor 18.1%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Text-Based 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.3%
- #17 Under the Table
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: RB Ashton
Windows · Mac · Linux
An office-based shrinking horror adventure in visual novel format! Explore a workplace packed with man-eating coworkers as you try to survive being tiny...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Dark Humor 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.7%
- #18 キミもvtuberにならないか?
86% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: 15pmPub: yatsutogimaroni
Windows
New free novel game "Will you become a vtuber too?" One day, you came to the virtual world Return to the real world? Or... would you make another choice? ―――A story that changes depending on your choices
Why similar: Dark Humor 23.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.9%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Text-Based 15.4%, Horror 8%
- #19 Happy Binge Day To You! (U.C.H.E.W.S #2)
84% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Adipose RexPub: Earthbound Books
Windows
An erotic visual novel with multiple endings! In a alternate America where women have gained the ability to swallow humans whole, some cities have made it legal one day a year! Read or listen as each chapter of the story is played out, with you holding the power of where the story goes next!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Text-Based 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #20 さよなら人生。
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: トンデモ理論武装
Windows
女性キャラ多めで全体的にキャラクターのあくが強いです。 テンポのいいテキストを心がけております。 オカルト、歴史、泣き、コメディ、バトル、ミステリ、恋愛少々、と様々な要素があり。
Why similar: Dark Comedy 23.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.5%, Text-Based 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Drama 9.7%
- #21 Skin Tailor
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Asobu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Skin Tailor is a medieval horror dress up game and visual novel hybrid. Skin your supernatural enemies, create disguises and infiltrate vampire owned blood farms to rescue your comrades.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 13.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Horror 8.2%
- #22 Days With Ollie
82% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: PT. Global Digital ArthaPub: hololive Indonesia
Windows
The day has finally come. The day that will determine on whether or not you'll be accepted as a reporter in hololive. And not just any reporter, but the exclusive reporter for Kureiji Ollie! What goes down on in the life of the zombie idol? Find out what it'll be like to spend Days with Ollie!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24%, Text-Based 18.7%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Drama 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.5%
- #23 University of Progress
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blossom
Windows · Mac
A fully voiced visual novel where your choices actually matter. Welcome to college: annoying frat boys, unhinged goth girls, weird roommates, and every flavor of chaos. Go to class, get wasted, find love, whatever. Just try not to die.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 22.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Dark Humor 11.5%, LGBTQ+ 11.3%
- #24 어서오세요 신성재판에
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 지식보관소
Windows
Waking up after a car accident to find yourself in another world? Welcome to "Sacred Trial." In a magical world, you face the threat of being summoned to the sacred trial. A fantasy detective adventure where you must prove your innocence in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Puzzle 9.5%, Drama 9.2%
- #25 Reap and Sow
80% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: MrFishess
Windows · Mac · Linux
After being invited to the biggest house party of the year, things take an unexpected turn when you summon an ancient lust demon. Navigate a bustling house party, attempting to lure unknowing party guests as sacrifices to your new god. Who knows, maybe if you do good they'll keep you?
Why similar: Dark Comedy 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Dark Humor 13%, Text-Based 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%
- #26 Project Dark
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Red Meat Games
Windows
Project Dark is an episodic, narrative-driven audio game that uses binaural sound and "choose your own adventure" style storytelling to immerse players in its varied worlds. Close your eyes, and see.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Drama 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%
- #27 The Specter's Desire
79% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Themisian
Windows · Mac
This year's Desire Hierarchy has begun. The stakes are now deadly. Hop into The Specter's Desire, a Visual Novel in which you play against the city's top talents to save your parents. Includes puzzling gameplay that has you tearing down arguments, hatching schemes, and revealing the truth!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 18.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Text-Based 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.7%
- #28 Witchlight Woods
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Delphin Casado
Windows
Blending fairy tale fright with psychological horror, this narrative game challenges you to survive a weird journey through the woods while being hunted by the witch you were tasked with imprisoning. Sometimes charming, sometimes frightening, she’ll force you to make hard choices.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Choices Matter 15%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Horror 11.7%
- #29 Brownie's Adventure: The Final Resolution
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Beardy Ramblin Games
Windows
An inept wizard must destroy an evil entity trapped inside a spoon. Explore towns, oceans, and other worlds in this absurd comedy point-and-click adventure on a puzzle-filled journey to the post-apocalyptic Peak District.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Dark Humor 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #30 Happy Birthday: With Sergio Spellbound
78% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Lazer Genu
Windows
Better than a birthday card. Use the Steam gift system to deliver this birthday present to your friends. The amazing Sergio Spellbound will ensure they have the magical birthday adventure of a lifetime. They will Point&Click their way to BIRTHDAY GLORY. If they’re lucky, they may even survive …
Why similar: Dark Humor 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Dark Comedy 15.4%, Text-Based 9.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%
- #31 Tower of the Ice Lich
76% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Arcane Lorelabs
Windows · Mac
A pixelated homage to 16-bit RPGs, this former print-and-play card game has come full circle as a digital experience! Choose your champion, enter the tower, and make wise decisions on your ascent to face the Ice Lich at the top.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Text-Based 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Choices Matter 10.3%
- #32 Beek: Familiar Spirit - Remastered
76% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Klondike AustraliaPub: Studio Klondike
Windows · Mac
A call for help within a mysterious messaging app. Someone lost and wandering through a forest in a faraway place. And their destiny in your hands.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.4%, LGBTQ+ 18%, Text-Based 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Choices Matter 12%
- #33 Yonder World: Interview with the Void
77% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Fluttering Abyss
Windows · Mac · Linux
A psychological horror story, with a spiking sense of danger and gentle melancholy. An out of this world adventure, revolving around books, memories and mortality. Along the way, perhaps you shall pick up pieces of a long forgotten heart, or some unlikely companions that you never knew you needed.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Text-Based 11.4%
- #34 Last Summer at Camp Apocalypse Blood: 101 Ways to Not Capture Bigfoot
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Stegalosaurus Game Development
Windows · Linux
A surreal dark comedy visual novel about monster camp politics, childhood trauma, and a bribe-prone Bigfoot. Battle rival camp Wonderfang during what could be the last summer at Camp Apocalypse Blood!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, LGBTQ+ 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%
- #35 Exploring Friscott
74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: WolfBite Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're an adventurer going into Friscott Castle to see what treasures you can find within. Explore, meet the residents, find treasure & more. Be mindful though, as the castle isn't normal, & there are things about it that might drive a person to madness. That, or it might spell your demise.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Text-Based 13.4%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #36 Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel
75% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2021
Dev: Bandit Visual Games
Windows
Foul Play tells the story of a young, bright-eyed detective who is determined to succeed. Her world quickly turns upside down after she is tasked with catching a sexy, mercurial assassin. In the end, she'll need to determine how pure her conscience really is. After all, justice is subjective.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17%, Dark Comedy 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Dark Humor 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%
- #37 One More Encounter
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Niños Fumones
Windows
On November 17, 1992, a small group of three developers released a video game like no other. Only available for the NEC PC-9801 computer, this was the most ambitious game the industry had ever conceived. Unfortunately, it was a sales failure and was lost in the abyss of time.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Dark Humor 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, LGBTQ+ 10.7%
- #38 be you 2
75% matchVery Positive83% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: louis morel
Windows
be you 2 is an interactive visual novel. In this sequel to "be you", you must raise a child by making story choices. There are multiple routes and endings based on your offspring's personality.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 16.8%, Dark Humor 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Text-Based 11.6%
- #39 Under the Heavens: Warring States Saga
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: April May
Windows
A choice-driven narrative RPG set in China’s Warring States period. Rise from a nameless soldier to a legendary general through decisions with permanent consequences. Death is final. History remembers only the survivors.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Text-Based 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.6%
- #40 What Is Sleeping In My Room?
73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: CousinCatnip
Windows
Experience the hunt for the Monster living in your room in this Visual Novel experience. Your choices will determine the fate of both you and the Monster. Will you figure out what the Monster really is?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Text-Based 18.9%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Horror 10.7%
- #41 Knight Case Files
71% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Hyoukan StudioPub: Kaguya Project
Windows
"In the Phoenix Kingdom, there is a man known as the Corpse Killer." Thwart a necromancer's scheme in this dark fantasy visual novel.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Text-Based 16%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
- #42 We're Getting Deeper Into The Abyss
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chainsaw Development
Windows
Follow the story of "Frei K", an artist who is searching for answers about his eventful past, yet he is someone that is starved for love, putting others ahead of himself first. Experience unique multiple areas, side-stories, collectables, mini-games, and different endings.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Dark Humor 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, LGBTQ+ 11.4%
- #43 ぼったくりタクシー
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: 総合コンテンツ制作サークル
Windows
Customers... Don't let them find out... Rip-off! A thrilling rip-off adventure where if the customers find out, you'll explode!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Dark Comedy 16.1%, Dark Humor 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%
- #44 Coffee Buns
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cinnamon Switch LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coffee Buns is a transformation visual novel set in the world of Mice Tea. Leonardo Bianco is a barista getting used to living in a world where a magical tea can turn you into a furry, and when he gets his own chance to try it he's thrust into an erotic, gender-bending journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Text-Based 13.5%, Drama 8.7%
- #45 Kugayama Shiori's Death Diary
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laplacian
Windows
A mystery visual novel where horror meets occult comedy. Follow Kugayama Shiori, a ghost who casually dies over and over as she searches for her cause of death and the regrets that bind her to this world. Her investigation will eventually lead to a single incident—and the truth behind her demise.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Dark Comedy 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Text-Based 13.8%, Drama 8%
- #46 Tales From The Under-Realm: After Midnight
71% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Linux
TFTU: After Midnight is a dark / gothic visual novel with multiple endings. Your choices matter and will determine who stays alive and who dies. Discovering the whole truth about the murders will require more than one playthrough.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 12%, Choices Matter 11.4%
- #47 The Elevator: Beyond the Doors
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Verse and Vision
Windows
A narrative-driven psychological visual novel where every floor of an elevator reveals a key moment from your past. Face your regrets, uncover forgotten memories, and make choices that shape your future. Will you find closure, or remain trapped in your own mind?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.8%, Text-Based 22.5%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%
- #48 KaRu
70% matchPositive81% of 36 reviews2022
Dev: Mirror Studio
Windows · Linux
- Search for clues to progress the story. - Make choices to help your partner. - Collect bits and pieces to reveal secrets and lore bits. - Use your visions to see what he is feeling at the moment. - Don't drown in your own regrets.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Horror 8.6%
- #49 com__et
69% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Margarita Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A queer romance/horror visual novel about being locked into a path, and having _______ words hidden from You. Find Your way to discover what's missing and reach Your ____ End.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Text-Based 10.2%
- #50 Reigns: The Witcher
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 27.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Adventure 6.9%
- #51 God For A Day
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Funky Forest
Windows
In this narrative-based simulation game, you play as the Son of God. Your mission: Decide, bless or condemn city residents. Uncover the person's story through their items and secrets before making decisions. Your choices alter the city's destiny, and impact your revelation on Judgment Day.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 19.3%, Dark Humor 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%
- #52 The Trials of Ozymandias
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Golden Axolotl Studios
Windows · Mac
The Trials of Ozymandias is a visual novel set in the high fantasy world of the kingdom of Johrotos. In the capitol city, Dassi, resides the most famous adventurer's guild in all the land: Talleh-Hoy. This is where your story begins.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Text-Based 18.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Drama 9.3%
- #53 Witch Hunter: Our Secret
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: artbakeries
Windows
Play as Erwin, a witch hunter navigating a fantasy world of magic and suspicion. Your decisions in this visual novel affect friendships, trust, and multiple story outcomes. Choose wisely—the fate of your journey rests with you.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27%, Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Colorful 5.2%
- #54 The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows
You'd think that after 20+ cases, there'd be no crime left in Twin Lakes - but that's not how crime works, rookie. Six new mind-melting mysteries await Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley - just as soon as they get the mustard out of Dooley's gun.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Dark Comedy 19.2%, Dark Humor 15.5%, Text-Based 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%
- #55 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
68% matchVery Positive90% of 9,503 reviews2021
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Choices Matter 22%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Text-Based 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%
- #56 Kiss the Demiurge
68% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: YuriEureka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Kiss the Demiurge is a yuri visual novel about love, delusions, and magic. Follow Minori, a mage tasked with keeping magic a secret, as she investigates a group of delusional girls who mistakenly believe themselves to have magic of their own. Will Minori destroy their magic club, or fall in love?
Why similar: Dark Comedy 20.3%, Dark Humor 17.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Text-Based 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%
- #57 Brood Year
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wurm Fud
Windows
Stuck in a dead-end town with plans that go nowhere, Jackie feels as if her life is doomed to stagnancy forever. Getting by with her friends, she is resigned to her fate in a small town- until a chance encounter with a deadly life-form sets in motion a deadly chain of events
Why similar: Dark Humor 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Text-Based 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.5%
- #58 X.E.H.A. Rogue
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Corvaena Games LLC
Windows · Mac
They steal your crew and force your ship to crash-land on an alien planet where you must start fresh with nothing but a dilapidated base and a... talking cat?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Text-Based 8.7%
- #59 Where are you, Cinderella?
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KimiNako
Windows · Linux
Where are you, Cinderella? is a visual novel about Vietnamese culture and the world of entertainment. Will you be able to find the lost shoe’s owner? Or, will you find your shoe?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Text-Based 15.9%, Visual Novel 14%
- #60 Jeans on Toast
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Octaviaverse GamesPub: Luminary Interactive
Windows
Jeans on Toast is a text-based, choose your own adventure game summoned forth from the darkest depths of one girl's unhinged imagination.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 20.1%, Text-Based 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, LGBTQ+ 13.2%