Games Like Emily is Away Too

Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative.

Why similar: Choices Matter 21%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Text-Based 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game and shares the exact same nostalgic instant messaging interface and emotional core.

Emily <3 is a brand new story set on an old-new social media. Customize your facenook profile, send some friend requests and determine the outcome of your senior year.

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.2%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Simulation 10.8%, Visual Novel 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The third entry in the series continues the focus on social media-based storytelling and branching relationship narratives.

‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

Why similar: Choices Matter 24.7%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Memes 9.7%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful visual novel that focuses on text-based communication and emotional choices.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Simulation 34%, Story Rich 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Retro 10.7%, Funny 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the aesthetic and nostalgic feel of the early internet era found in the seed game.

It's not what you say, it's how you say it. We should talk is a short-form narrative game that will make you think carefully about the words you choose. Can your relationship survive the night?

Why similar: Text-Based 18.4%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused narrative game where the specific words you choose in dialogue drastically alter the outcome of a relationship.

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Choices Matter 23.6%, Multiple Endings 18.8%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Story Rich 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a simulated smartphone interface to drive its narrative, focusing on uncovering secrets through digital communication.

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: Choices Matter 17.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy, cozy experience that prioritizes listening to character stories and making subtle choices that impact their lives.

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

Why similar: Dating Sim 33.9%, Choices Matter 19.4%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Romance 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly emotional, slice-of-life dating simulator that excels at building long-term, meaningful character connections.

"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.9%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of short, choice-based romance stories that emphasize the impact of small decisions on relationships.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Dating Sim 34%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Memes 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A subversive visual novel that uses its medium to deliver a powerful, meta-narrative experience similar to the seed game's twists.

Thanks to next generation AI technology, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. But most importantly, your buddy can play games with you!

Why similar: Text-Based 21.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Simulation 12.2%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative game that uses a retro computer aesthetic to explore the complex relationship between the player and the software.

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Why similar: Choices Matter 28%, Story Rich 20.7%, Indie 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Romance 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich adventure that focuses on the consequences of choices and the desire to change the past.

This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become?

Why similar: Choices Matter 19.9%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A life simulation game that captures the emotional weight of teenage years and the choices that define your future.

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 40.1%, Story Rich 27.7%, Indie 13.5%, Singleplayer 7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique typing-based interaction mechanic that requires you to communicate with an AI to progress the story.

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Text-Based 44.2%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Indie 10.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Retro 6%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based, retro-computer-focused adventure that masterfully uses its interface to build atmosphere and tension.

Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.

Why similar: Simulation 44.6%, RPG 21.9%, Indie 13.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative simulation that uses a computer-based interface to piece together stories through digital footprints.

Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Story Rich 16%, Indie 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant visual novel that explores human connection and technology through deep, branching dialogue.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Choices Matter 18.3%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it shares the seed game's focus on meaningful choices and multiple endings that define your character.

Even you can become a great artist! Wrestle subjectivity as you attempt to sell your art to rude customers in order to progress in this confusing art scene. The only thing threatening you is your expensive wine and baguette addiction! Will your art end up in the Louvre or on your parents' fridge?

Why similar: Simulation 42.8%, Casual 20.7%, Indie 18.7%, Funny 7.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie simulation game that offers a relaxing yet engaging experience centered on personal expression.

You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.

Why similar: Dating Sim 49.1%, Choices Matter 18.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Simulation 6.9%, Funny 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic dating simulator that features high-stakes choices and multiple endings, similar to the branching paths of the seed game.

Just Date is a simulator of a real date, and it's up to you to determine how successful it will be. Share stories and jokes, treat yourself to delicious dishes, and try to win the heart of the beautiful girl, Elizabeth.

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.6%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Text-Based 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward dating simulator that provides a variety of romantic scenarios and choices.

In LongStory you can be and date who you choose. Play as the gender of your choice and date the cutie you like best! LongStory is is based on real stories - things that have happened, if not to us, to people we know and love. We hope it is funny, sad, perplexing and wonderful… Just like life.

Why similar: Dating Sim 31.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Simulation 14%, Indie 7.8%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An LGBTQ+ friendly dating simulator that captures the awkwardness and drama of high school relationships.

YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Dating Sim 16.2%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative visual novel that challenges the player's expectations of the genre through its branching paths.

Welcome to Ye OLDE! Your new retirement paradise. Date as an octogenarian and find somebody to love, or just get your kicks in while the getting is good. Remember, if the chairs are rockin', don’t come a-knockin.

Why similar: Simulation 24.1%, Dating Sim 20.3%, RPG 14.1%, Indie 12.2%, Casual 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique dating simulator that brings a fresh perspective to romance through its focus on older characters.

When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Choices Matter 26.1%, Multiple Endings 14%, Story Rich 10.6%, Psychological Horror 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A branching narrative game where your choices significantly impact the survival and relationships of the cast.

Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.

Why similar: Dating Sim 26%, Visual Novel 13%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.9%

Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.

Why similar: Dating Sim 35.5%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.4%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Memes 12%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected!

Why similar: Dating Sim 29.6%, Text-Based 15.7%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Simulation 6.7%

A chat dating sim game inspired by Mystic Messenger, VTuber communities, and internet spam

Why similar: Text-Based 18.2%, Dating Sim 16.9%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Simulation 8.1%

1979 Revolution: Black Friday is a choice driven, narrative game that brings players into the brooding world of a nation on the verge of collapse. Play as Reza, an aspiring photojournalist, and make life and death decisions as you survive the gritty streets of Iran in the late 1970’s.

Why similar: Choices Matter 40.2%, Multiple Endings 17.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Indie 11.6%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven narrative game that emphasizes the weight of your decisions in a historical setting.

As Cat Island’s newest arrival, it’s not long before you realise something’s seriously amiss, or should we say… amorous! A blend of mystery, intrigue and wickedly black humour, will you discover your Purrfect Date before it’s too late? Remember, curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Dating Sim 27.1%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Memes 8%, Choices Matter 7.7%

Kyle tries to prepare for his most important interview yet. Choose his path through over 100 endings and accept the consequences in this comedic adventure.

Why similar: Text-Based 25.2%, Memes 20.3%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Story Rich 10.8%

This is *NEW* SCUFFED EPIC VISUAL NOVEL, which is a story set in the world of *NEW* SCUFFED EPIC BHOP SIMULATOR (#4 Best Selling free game of Steam November 2020), play as a character of your choice, as you run into some new, and familiar faces along the way.

Why similar: Memes 24.5%, Text-Based 17.5%, Multiple Endings 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Story Rich 9.2%

With the enigmatic girl who imprisoned you――seven days in an unfamiliar room.

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.8%, Text-Based 13.1%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Visual Novel 10%

Your Excellency, in this short systems-management survival game, we prepare for the awakening of our Lord. He hungers for human sacrifice. Sinners try to hide their dark secrets, but all must be purged...

Why similar: Choices Matter 41.6%, Multiple Endings 33.9%, Story Rich 24.5%

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Choices Matter 29.5%, Story Rich 20.2%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Psychological Horror 10%, Funny 8.5%

Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.

Why similar: Dating Sim 33.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Text-Based 10%

World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.

Why similar: Indie 23.6%, RPG 19.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Indie 25.4%, Casual 22.4%, Story Rich 19.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 19.2%, Choices Matter 17%, Simulation 13.5%, Text-Based 10.6%, RPG 7.8%

The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.6%, Story Rich 16%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Indie 11.4%

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Text-Based 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.1%, Indie 29.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Singleplayer 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%

STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.4%, Retro 26.6%, Indie 25.9%, Singleplayer 9.1%

Set two years after the events of "Summer with Mia", reunite with Mia and decide the course of your relationship with her and many others throughout this exciting, lengthy story. With hundreds of quality animations, impactful choices and multiple endings, journey into a summer you'll never forget.

Why similar: Dating Sim 29.2%, Choices Matter 18.4%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, RPG 6.7%

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.8%, Simulation 22.3%, Story Rich 20.6%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Casual 9.2%

Unlucky Seven will take you on a space walk and tell you a story about love, hate, and craving for human flesh.

Why similar: Choices Matter 23.8%, Story Rich 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Indie 7.9%

This is a modern adventure of young adults seeking love and meaning. Return to 2011's Castor Yard, tap on your keyboard, and make those letters dance: Use your online persona to make meaningful decisions for your clients and yourself.

Why similar: Memes 18.7%, Choices Matter 14%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Story Rich 9.6%

Explore the mysterious Hotel Norwood in this surreal first-person adventure. Curious characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await your arrival.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.9%, Indie 18.3%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Casual 12.4%, Adventure 10.2%

Who did you kiss that night? Text Your Life is a mobile phone chat simulator that lets you put yourself in the shoes of our protagonist, a female university student with a group of eccentric friends and a love life that has suddenly turned somewhat... complicated.

Why similar: Dating Sim 26.3%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%

Everyday life comedy, where your choices matter.

Why similar: Dating Sim 27.9%, Memes 14.4%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Multiple Endings 11.1%

Welcome to Murderer’s Island. Your companions: four dead-sexy Killers who, underneath their murderous exteriors, just want a little romance. Flirt your way into their hearts, uncovering dark twists along the way. Will you find true love, forge friendships… or get hacked to death?

Why similar: Dating Sim 31.6%, Text-Based 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Memes 8.3%

Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!

Why similar: Simulation 16.9%, Dating Sim 16%, RPG 10.3%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Indie 8.4%

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Story Rich 18.9%, Multiple Endings 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 13%

A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.

Why similar: Memes 29%, Choices Matter 23.8%, Multiple Endings 23.8%, Funny 9.7%, Indie 4.6%