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Escape from the Cursed Convent is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a medieval girls' convent, offering a rich storytelling experience, and several gameplay styles including QTE, hunting, cooking, and puzzle-solving.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 180 reviews
Released: 2025-01-21
Developer: Ais Kacang Studio
Publisher: 迷糊的安安
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play, Design & Illustration
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An otome visual novel - play a powerless victim of a terrifying, unfair world. 200+ choices, 50+ endings, 20+ hours of play - and only one way to escape.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Multiple Endings 18.8%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Choices Matter 16.1%, Anime 12.7%

  60. #60 Castle of Secrets
    67% matchMixed63% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Serene Questworks StudiosPub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Horror 21.9%, Puzzle 20%, Story Rich 14.7%, Atmospheric 8.2%

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