60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Choices Matter, Story Rich.
An HD-remaster of a comedy-horror visual novel from 2009, mixing classical Russian literature with anime, zombies and glam rock.
Marcel Pagnol and the Secret Spring
Embark on a touching and poetic adventure through the hills of Provence in “Marcel and the Secret Spring.” Inspired by the childhood stories of legendary French author and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, this narrative-driven game lets you experience a world filled with nature, mystery, and nostalgia.
Echoes of Chang'an
Echoes of Chang'an is a Chinese-style mystery visual novel developed by NSTUDIO. You play as the adopted son of the renowned mid-Tang general Duan Xiushi who is unexpectedly drawn into an inescapable conspiracy that threatens the fate of the Tang Dynasty while carrying out a mission.
Embark on a touching and poetic adventure through the hills of Provence in “Marcel and the Secret Spring.” Inspired by the childhood stories of legendary French author and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, this narrative-driven game lets you experience a world filled with nature, mystery, and nostalgia.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.3%, Alternate History 18%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Historical 10.2%
Echoes of Chang'an is a Chinese-style mystery visual novel developed by NSTUDIO. You play as the adopted son of the renowned mid-Tang general Duan Xiushi who is unexpectedly drawn into an inescapable conspiracy that threatens the fate of the Tang Dynasty while carrying out a mission.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.5%, Historical 15.1%, Detective 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.2%
Travel to Veøya in the Viking Age and solve a dangerous mystery with cunning and song!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.6%, Visual Novel 19%, Historical 17.5%, Choices Matter 7.5%
「ナカノ人格移植研究所」は、周回型ミステリー2Dアドベンチャーゲームです。 それぞれの周回でプレイヤーが憑依する対象の登場人物を選択することで、その登場人物を主人公としてストーリーを進めながら謎を解き明かします。 プレイヤーは本ゲームの中で 4 つのパートを行き来しながらストーリーを進めます。 ノベルパートでは、クリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 探索パートでは、画面上のアイテムをクリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 移動パートでは、再度ビューでプレイヤーを操作し、船の中を探索します。 会議パートでは、他のパートで集めた手がかりを利用して他の登場人物と会話します。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Detective 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 6.9%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Detective 10.5%, Cute 5.4%
"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Choices Matter 6.8%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
The World Well: Blood of Caro is a cinematic dark fantasy visual novel where every choice reveals another piece of the truth. Join 4 and Noma as they journey through a vampire-ruled world filled with unforgettable characters, hidden secrets, and difficult decisions.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Alternate History 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Detective 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%
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 29.3%, Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Horror 10.7%, Choices Matter 6.5%
"Endless Monday: In Progress" - New job, new Penny. Our favorite former corporate grunt is back, and working hard to live the dream! But as she struggles to keep the dream alive, she'll need all the help she can get, from friends, angry ex-coworkers, the past, and beyond.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
A group of thieves have found their next gig: a museum holding the "Amulet of the Gods," a mysterious artifact said to contain godlike power inside of it. It's sitting there, just asking to be stolen. With law enforcement on the prowl, will the crew's leader, Orlando, lead them to riches or ruin?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Cute 8.1%, Funny 7.6%
Want a good laugh? Well, in 184 BC Plautus wrote a play you will not easily forget! "Casina: the Forgotten Comedy" is a modern adaptation of his ancient work of literature, brought to you as a fully voiced and animated Visual Novel.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Historical 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Cute 6.3%
Recent high school graduates gather at a remote cabin for a celebration. What begins as a night of laughter spirals into a tense mystery full of secrets, twists, and chilling choices. Who will survive? Navigate friendships, and uncover the multi-layered mystery in Shadows of Betrayal.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Choices Matter 7.8%, Horror 5.7%
Punch out Fascists and unravel conspiracies in this pulp adventure set in a retro-futuristic 1930s world of airships, fast cars, and two-fisted action!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Alternate History 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Detective 15.1%, Historical 12.6%
A philosophical interactive visual novel about everyday interactions
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Detective 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 6.2%
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Detective 15.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%
You are hanging out at a festive Christmas party when your eyes discover the most perfect Christmas confectionery ever! You must have it!... but someone already has it! What will you be willing to do, to get your Christmas wish?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Funny 8.4%, Multiple Endings 8%
Holy Deadline is a surreal, story-rich adventure about a demigod lawyer working in the Heavenly Office. You have exactly one week to investigate the sudden divorce of John and Lilith. Take on mortal petitions, level up your logic and flair to eventually uncover who sent you back to Heaven!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Detective 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Funny 9.5%
A mysterious magic force knocks your research satellite out of orbit. You crash land and must try to survive on this planet ruled by nature. You meet character's and discover the mystery of the magic force as you try to get back home.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.7%, Cute 6.6%
Return to a hometown that hasn’t changed the way it should have. A psychological visual novel focused on atmosphere, relationships, and a reality that slowly refuses to stay still. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Cute 7.2%
Join Carmen, a somewhat absent-minded middle-aged lady who has to endure bizarre situations in her space truck. And possibly mess things up like crazy. An interactive narrative experience about the most flamboyant beings in the universe.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.3%, Alternate History 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Multiple Endings 5%
In a rain-soaked megacity, one law remains: cross one trillion dollars in hidden wealth and you forfeit your right to live. You are K, the executioner who enforces it — until the numbers start to lie. A branching cyberpunk noir with 5 endings, where every choice is remembered.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Detective 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 7.9%
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 33.1%, Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Multiple Endings 7.3%, Choices Matter 6.5%
"Ten years from now, I will be dead..." A coming-of-age fantasy adventure tale, Future Mirror is a visual novel that explores fate and the choices that affect our future, tragedy, relationships, and happiness.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Detective 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Choices Matter 6.4%
In an engrossing interactive novel, live as the assistant to a remarkable historical figure: George Mueller, a man who witnessed orphans dying young in the streets of 1830's England and decided he would care for them, no matter the cost.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Historical 15.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Choices Matter 5.4%
A psychological horror story set in the town of Blackthorn; a place that lives in constant fear of a witch. The two main suspects? Levi’s mom and sister! His only lifelines to the outside world. Can they live a peaceful life? Or will they be dragged down by the dying town?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Cute 7.6%, Horror 7.6%
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 29%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.9%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Dialogue Heavy 4.1%
Chronicles of Humanity is an expanding anthology of historical visual novels. Enter different eras, weigh conflicting testimony under political and personal pressure, and shape who is protected, what is recorded, and how each life is remembered. Complete stories are released as separate DLC.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Historical 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%
A conversation adventure where you spend the worst, best summer visiting your booze-loving senpai, making weird food, and sneaking out together at midnight.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Choices Matter 5.1%
Go from Prehistoric age to the future in this text-based adventure.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.5%, Alternate History 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Historical 12.9%
選択肢を間違えると即エンディング！？ドS狼プリンセスから質問攻めされる短編ゲーム
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 38.1%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Cute 10.3%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Choices Matter 6.9%
Pale Flamingos is a visual novel murder mystery with choices and a branching narrative. The year is 1986; the place, Miami. Florita and Melba, two Cuban grandmothers, are at the Miami Travel Agents' Convention where the owner of St. Neville Airways is found dead. Florita and Melba investigate.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Historical 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Detective 14.7%, Historical 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Six stories about the most important things. And elves, gnomes, robots, aliens, adventure, and love.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Alternate History 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Cute 7.1%
Your job is to make humanity happy. Observe the people living in your assigned district and make the best choices to ensure everyone's happiness.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.5%, Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Multiple Endings 6.8%
Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Detective 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%
The 4K Ultra HD Remaster of "Template!! An Angel's Gift"—a hilarious slice-of-life visual novel—is now on Steam! Follow Sakura Sora, whose bizarre new condition makes ridiculous "classic tropes" real, sparking a twist-filled daily comedy with unique companions.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.6%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Cute 6.7%, Adventure 5.1%
Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.3%, Cute 6.9%
Become an investigator in a dark fantasy story. People keep going missing in Maligree, before being forgotten by all who knew them. Will you solve the case before you forget?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Detective 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Visual Novel 15%, Choices Matter 7.8%
DEAD DETENTION is a scribbly interactive story about a nerdy teen turned dooms day survivor! Play as 14 year old Max as he tries to escape his high school during a deadly zombie pandemic! Will he and his new friends get to safety?!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Funny 8.2%, Choices Matter 7%
Enjoy your time in a hospital with a sexy doctor, nurse and an idol roommate! An adult visual novel adventure with multiple endings.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Cute 6.3%, Horror 5.4%
The classic visual novel 'HimaNatsu' from the critically acclaimed developer Makura is available in English for the first time! Weave a cheerful yet sometimes painful tale of promises and redemption together with the Oboshiro Choir Squad in this never-ending summer vacation.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Cute 7.7%, Anime 5.3%
何気なく頼んだ「アイスコーヒー」の注文が、奥の部屋への「合言葉」になっちゃってる喫茶店。 1周5分の、ちょっとおかしくて怪しいマルチエンドADV。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10%, Cute 8.8%, Funny 6.7%
Astrologaster is a comedy game set in Shakespeare’s London. Play as 'Doctor' Simon Forman and treat his patients using astrology. A story-driven adventure based on a truly ridiculous story.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Historical 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%
Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom.
Why similar: Alternate History 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Detective 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12%
Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Detective 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Funny 6.5%
In this suspenseful fantasy visual novel, play as a young man stranded in snowy mountains. Guided by unseen forces, you enter an isolated mansion. As a peculiar daily life unfolds, you live alongside two vampire girls. Immerse yourself in this profound, dreamlike dark fairy tale.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.5%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Cute 6%, 2D 5.2%
"Old tradition VS Zombie = ???" The mismatched duo is tackling a bizarre case in the freezing midsummer of Shimofuri Village. A one-of-a-kind comedy-mystery adventure!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.8%, Detective 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
Join Lydia as she takes her fight to expose the corruption in Cypress Ridge to City Hall in the second part of the visual novel series What Lydia Knows.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Visual Novel 15%, Detective 12.2%, Cute 5.8%
ROTRDS is a visual novel RPG inspired by traditional Korean mythology. Only half of the Twelve Zodiac guardians remain with fragmented memories. Gigi has less than a week to gather all the Oksae seals and save the world.
Why similar: Alternate History 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Historical 11%
Alice & Aidy: The Big Adventure is a warm interactive story with a gentle children’s sci-fi feel. When Alice struggles to write about the future, she meets Aidy, an old companion robot. Read, choose, and explore as they search for lost sparks and learn to ask, create, and choose for themselves.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.2%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Cute 6.6%, Anime 4.6%
Investigate six haunted properties and listen to the voices of spirits trapped in nightmares. Collect fragmented clues and discover the correct combination of names, locations, and vessels. A multi-ending horror adventure where the outcome changes depending on your choices during the ritual.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.9%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Horror 9.6%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
You are subordinate to the deranged dictator and must plan his doomed invasion in this text-based RPG / Visual Novel. Navigate the shark-filled waters of the Great Leader's presidential cabinet, try to save your family, and survive the purges in a world of power-hungry leaders and nuclear warfare.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Alternate History 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Historical 12.8%
Ever wonder what the little sisters of famous idols get up to in their free time? Get ready for an adventure full of headpats and wish-driven insanity! Discover 12+ endings in this visual novel that pushes the genre beyond its limits.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Cute 14.1%, Funny 12.9%, Visual Novel 8.1%
A detective game where you fiddle information to your advantage. As an owner of a small bar, listen to visitors of your establishment, overhear their gossiping, collect information and then use to manipulate their thoughts and actions.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Detective 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Historical 11.5%
Constantinople, 1453. Four witnesses — a janissary, a baker's daughter, an engineer, a noble — live the same 53 days of the siege. Choices cross between their stories, and the city remembers. An illustrated, choice-driven historical novel where every ending is someone's truth.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Historical 13.4%, Choices Matter 5.9%
The player doesn't impersonate a simple man, but a powerful, rich and famous nobleman who seems to be able to obtain whatever he wishes for. But will this be enough this time?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Cute 7.6%, Choices Matter 6.8%
Kensei is a branching narrative RPG where you can influence events as a Samurai, a Ronin, or a Monk. Set in 1612 Japan, the game features a historical fiction based storyline which ends with the most famous duel of all time.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Historical 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%
Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is a narrative game set in Shadow City’s underbelly. Assume the role of the Rat King, an underworld mastermind fighting for absolute power. Shape your legend by forging alliances, crushing rivals, and leaving a trail of consequences.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Alternate History 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Detective 12.6%
"I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents" is a branching visual novel where your choices truly matter...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Detective 19.3%, Visual Novel 17%, Cute 8.6%, Horror 6.8%
