Games Like Far Away

A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.3%, Story Rich 18.3%, Choices Matter 16.7%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Far Away, this title features a complex, multi-perspective urban conspiracy where your choices directly impact the lives of various characters.

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.7%, Story Rich 17%, Anime 10.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror visual novel offers a gripping mystery and a branching choice system that rewards careful investigation and logical deduction.

Hack into crime scenes, look for evidence, analyze data, interrogate criminals, track suspects and deal with the consequences of your decisions. This is a dark and brutal detective story with a Black Mirror-esque atmosphere of digital dominance and the narrative structure of a US crime procedural.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.5%, Visual Novel 20%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Story Rich 13%, Multiple Endings 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the gritty, dystopian detective atmosphere of Far Away while focusing on hacking and investigative gameplay.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Choices Matter 21.4%, Multiple Endings 15.6%, Story Rich 15.3%, Anime 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines high-stakes life-or-death scenarios with complex puzzles and multiple branching paths that define the genre.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Female Protagonist 17%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Anime 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building tension through dark, high-stakes social deduction and difficult moral choices that determine who survives.

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Anime 17.8%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Story Rich 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female-led narrative, dark humor, and high-stakes mystery elements that align perfectly with the tone of Far Away.

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Investigation 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply narrative-focused detective game that relies on piecing together clues to uncover the truth behind a cold case.

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: Crime 34.8%, Word Game 21.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Investigation 12.5%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation game focuses on the dark side of information and crime, requiring you to investigate conspiracies in a modern urban setting.

An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.9%, Indie 19.5%, 2D 19.3%, Singleplayer 9.7%, Story Rich 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D mystery game explores dark, mature themes through a compelling narrative that feels both grounded and haunting.

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Investigation 40.4%, Story Rich 27.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 8.4%, Visual Novel 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This detective adventure provides a rich, story-driven experience centered on solving intricate crimes in a detailed setting.

"Otaku's Adventure" is a different kind of AVG.The story tells of an Otaku who has been single for many years and thirst for love. While he inadvertently embarks on a fantastic journey, he eventually wins girls' love. The game combines storytelling with alternative TAKAGISM, and mini-games.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Anime 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the quirky, humorous tone of Far Away while providing a variety of unexpected narrative paths and endings.

Marco, an orphan with missing memories, and Arco, a dragon who rules the galaxy, were hunting for treasure in space! On one of their adventures, Marco was given a clue to the whereabouts of her mother. Their next stop, her birthplace - Earth!

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Cute 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, anime-styled visual novel that prioritizes a fast-paced, story-rich adventure with a strong female lead.

Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!

Why similar: Choices Matter 19.2%, Multiple Endings 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15%, Anime 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This life-sim offers deep choice-based mechanics and character development, focusing on the growth of a female protagonist.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Anime 25.9%, Story Rich 20%, Adventure 7%, Singleplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of social deduction and visual novel mechanics that forces you to navigate complex character relationships and conspiracies.

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Anime 12.7%, Story Rich 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the urban, character-driven atmosphere of Far Away while offering a unique narrative experience through the lens of a bartender.

A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, indie visual novel featuring a female protagonist and choice-based gameplay that leans into atmospheric storytelling.

Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?

Why similar: Word Game 26.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This mystery-adventure game focuses on multiple endings and interactive storytelling in a way that resonates with Far Away fans.

In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Story Rich 17.9%, Anime 16.9%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that delivers a dark, horror-tinged story with a focus on exploration and narrative depth.

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Anime 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Story Rich 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and dark visual novel that excels at building a complex, multi-layered narrative over time.

Manage a hotel and hire employees including Death, a dragon, a Spirit Hunter, and a bioroid maid. Build your wealth through various means and refine your strategies based on the predictions of Oracles. All employees can be romanced depending on your choices.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Anime 16.7%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Cute 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy visual novel that forces you to make difficult management and moral choices in a dark, supernatural setting.

Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

Why similar: Crime 22.6%, Choices Matter 21.5%, Investigation 18.5%, Story Rich 15.1%, Multiple Endings 13%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG-lite detective game focuses on survival and choice-making within a confined, high-pressure environment.

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Anime 19.7%, Story Rich 15.9%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic visual novel that focuses on conspiracy, time-travel, and the heavy consequences of individual choices.

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: Visual Novel 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Investigation 15.3%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological visual novel that explores dark themes and character relationships through a distinct 2D art style.

Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.

Why similar: Dark Humor 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 12.2%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Comedy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines comedy and dark, satirical themes with a visual novel structure that keeps players engaged through its unique premise.

Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Female Protagonist 21%, Cute 10.5%, Anime 8.2%, Investigation 8%

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Crime 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Anime 10.3%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.4%, Anime 23.8%, Story Rich 15.5%, Cute 6.6%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly balances a seemingly cute aesthetic with a dark, unsettling mystery that unfolds through multiple chapters.

Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Anime 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Cute 12.1%

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: Visual Novel 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Story Rich 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the intimate, character-driven stories of urban dwellers, mirroring the narrative-first approach of Far Away.

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Anime 18.6%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a complex, choice-driven mystery that keeps players guessing with its branching narrative paths.

He is a bandit who sells lives. She is a mute girl seeking revenge. In a famine-ravaged ancient China, a ruthless trafficker escorts four girls to a demon's feast. But when a deadly secret is revealed, a cold transaction turns into a journey of redemption. A dark visual novel about an unlikely bond.

Why similar: Word Game 25.4%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Anime 8.9%

Raise your daughter while she attends a magical academy. Choose which classes she attends, jobs she does, training she undergoes, and more in a character raising sim packed full of story and over 50 endings to reach. How she grows up to be the world's cutest princess depends on you!

Why similar: Choices Matter 18.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Anime 14.1%

Experience a hilarious and adorable e-commerce game in a magical world where humans and monsters are at war. Help a humble rabbit fairy expand her online store selling homegrown carrots. Uncover hidden secrets while growing the business and becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 17.7%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Cute 11.9%

A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

Why similar: Anime 24.2%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Comedy 20.3%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Story Rich 13.3%

When night falls, she wanders into another world... Moonless Moon is a text-based adventure game following a girl as she travels through a variety of different worlds.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Story Rich 10.3%, Anime 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23%, Female Protagonist 21%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Multiple Endings 18.1%, Anime 10.1%

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

Why similar: 2D 49.5%, Story Rich 33.8%, Adventure 16.7%

You will play as a Trainee Death, harvesting Souls to pay off your debt. Random choice events offer you various options: Lie in bed and slack off since the debt is endless anyway, Or follow your senior to earn some extra Souls, collecting outfits to switch up your style.

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.8%, Multiple Endings 25.4%, Anime 15.5%, Cute 11.8%, Indie 6.8%

Become a god and help change the fate of people, even the world! In WILL: A Wonderful World, you will receive letters written by characters living in urban cities. By rearranging the order and combinations of sentences in these letters, you are going to alter the destiny of whomever that wrote them.

Why similar: Word Game 27.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

The player connects to a girl in distress in space thousands of years later? How will they resolve the crisis and discover the truth? Through the mechanism of real-time synchronization, the game breaks through the dimensional wall and creates an immersive dialogue across time and space.

Why similar: Word Game 39.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Multiple Endings 11%, Choices Matter 5.2%

《恋爱绮谭~不存在的真相~》是一款文字冒险游戏。 初到江城的顾唯，意外成为了一起社会新闻的主人公。凶险的都市中，他需要在混乱的舆论和虚假的情报中找到唯一的真相，也需要在两名各有千秋的少女间完成自我的抉择。秋去冬来，覆盖城市的厚厚积雪下，究竟掩藏着什么样的秘密......

Why similar: Word Game 36.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Anime 7.8%

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Anime 24.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Cute 14.2%, 2D 6.2%

"May all stories find their best endings." "Depersonalization" is an anthology-style game featuring standalone chapters and diverse story genres. We continuously collect and create a wide variety of stories, ultimately housing them in a library that transcends the flow of time.

Why similar: Investigation 52.3%, Anime 27.3%, Story Rich 18.6%, Adventure 1.7%

Border of her Heart is a VN about Border control.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Dark Humor 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Choices Matter 10.1%

Thrown into prison for an act of self-expression, protagonist Shuichiro must confront both a violent system and his own actions—or else try to find happiness on the inside in this visual novel from the makers of NUKITASHI.

Why similar: Dark Humor 25.2%, Crime 23.4%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Anime 13.8%, Story Rich 7.8%

Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

Why similar: Word Game 31.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 30.9%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Story Rich 12.6%, 2D 6.2%

『月に寄りそう乙女の作法』は有名な美少女ゲームブランド「Navel」が創設10周年を記念に制作した女装もの作品です。発売してから長い時間を立っても高い人気を保ち、続編や外伝作品『乙女理論とその周辺』などの派生作品も続々とリリースし、過去十年間業界に大きく影響を与えるシリーズ作品の一つです。

Why similar: Word Game 33.5%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Anime 12.9%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Story Rich 9.5%

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27%, Visual Novel 24%, Anime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Cute 11%

GET AWAY WITH MURDER. Highly replayable detective game where you're the one whodunnit. From the creators of 80 Days and Heaven's Vault.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%

九省通衢之地的阴影里，不知名的存在正在蠢蠢欲动。普通到极点的学生顾韦，作为“非日常部”的一员，和女友苏半夏开始调查“虚拟偶像消失事件”的传闻。讲述都市怪谈的可疑直播间，废墟一般的住宅楼，等待在两人前方的是……

Why similar: Word Game 33.7%, Visual Novel 19%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Anime 11.3%, Cute 7%

A magical girl visual novel about giving middle-schoolers way too much power. Make (bad) choices, fight unexpected enemies, and maybe learn a lesson or two...

Why similar: Dark Humor 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Choices Matter 9.8%

Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?

Why similar: Dark Humor 24.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.7%, Choices Matter 17.6%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Story Rich 10.9%

What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? Play as Iris, quite a sarcastic reflection torn between the urge to unravel the mystery of death of her “prototype” and the need to find her place in a mirrored world.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%

2000年，山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告，而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入，一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.5%, Crime 21.2%, Story Rich 15.7%, Investigation 11.7%, 2D 10.1%

A story about the self—and about others. A toy factory, several cursed dolls, and a horror novel… This quiet seaside town throws Noele's love life into chaos and dredges up the old wounds she has tried for years to forget.

Why similar: Word Game 26.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Crime 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 14.8%, Story Rich 11.3%

"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Anime 23.3%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Cute 14.2%, Adventure 6.3%

古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Investigation 14%, Anime 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%

This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Anime 17.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Cute 10.9%