
“Why would someone who has spent their entire life suppressing their emotions suddenly pull you aside to talk about love?” 「For Stella」is an interactive narrative game centered around mental health conditions.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Story Rich, Emotional, Indie.

“Why would someone who has spent their entire life suppressing their emotions suddenly pull you aside to talk about love?” 「For Stella」is an interactive narrative game centered around mental health conditions.

Snowfall's Mystery
A psychological interactive novel about a floppy disk with a mysterious program. Help Elliot cope with his mental issues and uncover the secret of the floppy disk.

Guilt Free
Guilt Free is a visual novel crossed with a point and click made to offer perspective on mental health and eating disorders. Navigate a couple's rocky relationship and encounter "flaws" or "quirks" that may actually be symptomatic behaviors.
A psychological interactive novel about a floppy disk with a mysterious program. Help Elliot cope with his mental issues and uncover the secret of the floppy disk.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.3%, Psychological 17.5%, Romance 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Emotional 12.8%
Guilt Free is a visual novel crossed with a point and click made to offer perspective on mental health and eating disorders. Navigate a couple's rocky relationship and encounter "flaws" or "quirks" that may actually be symptomatic behaviors.
Why similar: Emotional 31.4%, Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Romance 13.2%, Comic Book 8.1%
A short interactive story about love, depression and the corporation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.4%, Indie 41.5%, Singleplayer 10.1%
When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.
Why similar: Romance 37.5%, Emotional 34%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Indie 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Emotional 30.6%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Psychological 17.2%, Romance 15.4%
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: Emotional 27.5%, Romance 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Indie 3.4%
a hand-drawn mental-health-focused game!
Why similar: Emotional 90.8%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
An emotional dark comedy about robots doing therapy. In Robotherapy, you're a robot therapist in a dystopian society that killed all the humans, but is still not happy. Treat patients, meet weird robots and enter their minds. If killing all humans doesn't bring happiness, then what does?
Why similar: Emotional 24.2%, Philosophical 23.9%, Psychological 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%
An everyday dramedy otome game that asks the tough question: When a game about love goes down for maintenance, can the game of love begin?
Why similar: Drama 24%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Narration 19.4%, Romance 17.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%
a psychological visual novel where you investigate the souls of the dead. spend time with them, analyze their past, file reports to decide their eternal fate.
Why similar: Psychological 35.8%, Emotional 34.3%, Visual Novel 26.7%, RPG 3.2%
TOMORROW DON'T COME is a contextual puzzle game about depression and how it feels to be stuck.
Why similar: Psychological 37.3%, Interactive Fiction 32.3%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Hand-drawn 2D point and click Horror x Dating sim Meet the 'Flowers' imprisoned in hell. They long for an escape to purgatory. Your job here is simple. Listen to their stories, and break out together. Easy, right? ...But, doesn't it seem strange? These people... seem to be out of their mind, a bit.
"I" make a deal with the witch to give up my heart, in exchange for love— from everyone. ——————————————————————————Is it worth it if losing my heart means gaining *his*? In this short visual novel, make choices and answer the question: is love a zero-sum game?
Why similar: Philosophical 32.9%, Romance 21.4%, Emotional 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Border of her Heart is a VN about Border control.
Why similar: Romance 34.4%, Interactive Fiction 34.1%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Dark Humor 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Depression Quest is an interactive fiction game where you play as someone living with depression. You are given a series of everyday life events and have to attempt to manage your illness, relationships, job, and possible treatment.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.9%, Psychological 18.8%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Emotional 12.5%, Indie 7%
The End of You is a short, emotional narrative game about love lost, the ghosts of the past, and the painful crawl towards closure.
Why similar: Emotional 40.3%, Psychological 34.8%, Romance 24.8%
A dark visual novel about a young prince's unhealthy infatuation with his nursemaid, and his misguided attempts to win her heart.
Why similar: Drama 35.6%, Romance 19.6%, Psychological 18.8%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Emotional 7.6%
A visual novel about what it means to be human. A story about loneliness, self-identification, and the meaning of existence.
Why similar: Philosophical 43.7%, Emotional 26.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.3%
A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.
Why similar: Emotional 50.4%, Interactive Fiction 40.6%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%
“Thing-in-Itself” is a short interactive story about the struggles of understanding another human being. Using Immanuel Kant’s concept as a framework, it leads the player through stages of a relationship, exploring how perceptions may clash and surroundings can alter.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.9%, Emotional 21.8%, Psychological 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 9.3%
A short romantic novel about modern relationships. We took some situations from life and tried to answer the question "why do people love each other?".
Why similar: Romance 31.6%, Emotional 29.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Indie 3.2%
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: Emotional 25.7%, Psychological 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Visual Novel 18.9%, RPG 4.3%
An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.
Why similar: Emotional 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Romance 23.6%, Visual Novel 20%, Indie 3.9%
"How should I face my past in my ever-changing life? "Collaborating with the shadow of the past to unravel allegorical puzzles, confront inner struggles, and explore the path of self-growth.
Why similar: Philosophical 52.1%, Psychological 23.8%, Drama 23.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%, Indie 0.5%
What if you could create your own constellations? A love story about Asian American identity, mental health, and stargazing.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.2%, Romance 26.5%, Emotional 21.5%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Singleplayer 2%
Depression The Game is an interactive game simulating major depression. You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he?
Why similar: Psychological 28.4%, Emotional 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Upon buying a used computer online, I found a short romance game called “Print I Love You”. I played it once, and it’s lingered ever since. I don’t know who made it - only that it was dedicated to someone. Maybe you…
Why similar: Romance 26.6%, Psychological 20.9%, Emotional 19%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Philosophical 13.9%
A domineering CEO-like older sister who’s gentle only to her sister, a childhood friend who became her doctor, and a cheerful girl only she can see… Who was Chu Hebai before losing her memories, and how did she become entangled with them? A melancholic yuri AVG about regret and unspoken love.
Why similar: Emotional 31.7%, Romance 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Visual Novel 19.8%, RPG 3.1%
This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.
Why similar: Romance 46.8%, Visual Novel 38.8%, Dark Humor 8.1%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 3%
Get the streamer's attention at any cost before someone else does. Write comments, chat, and make donations to your waifu, but do not dare to hate her!
Why similar: Romance 32.2%, Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Psychological 11.5%, Emotional 9.1%
Unforgettable You is a contemplating platformer game about love.
Why similar: Drama 91%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%
"Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk.
Why similar: Drama 33.4%, Emotional 26.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Romance 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.4%
A character-driven, story-rich visual novel about rebuilding your life after juvenile detention. Forge friendships, find romance, and confront the scars of your troubled past.
Why similar: Emotional 28.7%, Romance 26.9%, Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
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: Romance 29.3%, Psychological 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Visual Novel 21.8%, RPG 2.5%
A gloomy lesbian / yuri visual novel featuring characters based on famous Romantic poets such as Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Byron. Can you help Samantha Coleridge repair her fractured relationship with Lillian Wordsworth?
Why similar: Romance 28.5%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Emotional 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Psychological 12.6%
Lovely Lady RPG is a visual novel about wandering around and just sort of seeing what life has in store for you. After waking up with a hole in her ceiling, a cosmic space Orb embedded in her chest and no recollection of basically anything, Ghost sets out to continue her life as best she can.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Romance 30.4%, RPG 11.6%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Every day is the same on the faraway Bento space-lighthouse - until a mysterious radio message breaks through. Evade the past, welcome oblivion, make the perfect Italian coffee. Still There is a psychological adventure game about grief, technical puzzles, wacky AIs and dark humour. How far is far enough?
Why similar: Emotional 53.7%, Psychological 42.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%
Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors?
Why similar: Romance 48.6%, Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Drama 11.1%, RPG 6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
"Life sometimes feels like it’s going in circles." Little Girl On Earth Asking Why She Asking Why is a short pixel art Visual Novel about a girl who tell herself this, forever. Maybe you can try to help her ?
Why similar: Philosophical 54.7%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%
Countdown is a short visual novel that tells the story of an ordinary individual's journey through their thoughts and emotions as their life approaches its end. The plot includes critiques and discussions of social issues such as life, family, the workplace, and the healthcare system.
Why similar: Emotional 35.8%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Comic Book 13.2%, Romance 9.8%, Dark Humor 5.4%
VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?
Why similar: Drama 25.7%, Emotional 23.9%, Romance 22.3%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Psychological 9.1%
Short visual novel. A 24-hour romance at its worst; a 24-hour escape at its sweetest.
Why similar: Romance 28.1%, Psychological 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Visual Novel 21.1%
A short visual novel about queer love and art. Follow Maya, a once-celebrated painter now paralyzed, as she struggles to accept her new reality and its effects on her relationship. Argue with your Prefrontal Cortex, insult an art critic, befriend the elderly.
Why similar: Emotional 29.3%, Romance 26.3%, Psychological 23.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Dark Humor 3.5%
A short and (bitter)sweet fairy tale visual novel about first love and longing.
Why similar: Romance 46.7%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Emotional 23%, Interactive Fiction 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Emotional 50%, Interactive Fiction 40.5%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%
"Huh?! Diabetes? Me?!"Fresh out of college and new to the workforce, Mi Lirong is shocked when her doctor warns her of diabetes and serious health risks. While night jogging to get back in shape, she bumps into He Siqiu, a mysterious and stunning fitness coach... who suddenly invites her to a hotel?
Why similar: Drama 35.7%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Emotional 15.6%, Romance 14.2%, RPG 6.5%
A dark, fantastical romantic comedy that focuses not just on falling in love, but rediscovering your past and the dangers of a supernatural world - where what's at stake is not just your heart, but also your life.
Why similar: Romance 46.3%, Visual Novel 42.5%, Indie 11.2%
Trapped in a game of dreams, where the price of failing to escape is eternal slumber. Across shifting worlds, you meet 'him.' Is he merely a kindred spirit born of crisis, or a forgotten soul from your distant memories? A heart-pounding romance adventure across the dreamscape—begins now!
Why similar: Romance 31.7%, Interactive Fiction 28.6%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Emotional 14.3%, RPG 5.4%
Every life has a story. Every story has regret. But what if you could change the past? LOVE is a puzzle game about finding the things we’ve lost in ourselves and the people who help us find them.
Why similar: Emotional 69.1%, Indie 24.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%
Uncover the mystery of Thalassa, a first-person psychological drama set under the sea. Ill-fate has fallen on your former crew and friends and it’s up to you to find answers onboard the wreckage. Experience the melancholic underwater journey of human stories facing life and loss.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.3%, Emotional 28.8%, Psychological 22.8%, Drama 12.1%, RPG 2.6%
Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.
Why similar: Narration 27.1%, Psychological 18.8%, Romance 17.3%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Drama 12.6%
If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.
Why similar: Emotional 41.4%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Romance 14%, Singleplayer 0.5%
A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question?
Why similar: Emotional 33.1%, Psychological 27.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled story.
Why similar: Comic Book 26.4%, Emotional 21.4%, Psychological 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.1%
Programmer Lin Mo is tired of his monotonous life. One day, he meets a mysterious girl at a café who hides many secrets. As lies and true feelings intertwine, can this chance encounter save him from his numb existence? A visual novel filled with "love and hope".
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.7%, Emotional 22.6%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Romance 17%, RPG 7%
A Denpa Bishoujo Psychological Horror Curio: A Visual Novel ❦ Mild Horror, Mild Suspense, and a Hint of Whimsical Madness ❦ We Hope You Find Your Own "Happy Ending" Among Multiple Conclusions ❦ A Major Plot Twist, Perhaps? ❦ Glimpse a sliver of truth in the liminal space between life and death.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Emotional 31.9%, Psychological 17.8%, RPG 7.5%, Indie 2.7%
A dark comedy RPG set in streets and psyches.
Why similar: Comic Book 48%, Psychological 30.9%, RPG 10.7%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 5%
A dark, whimsical, and absurd interactive comic by artist Ida Hartmann, exploring the despair and loneliness of a young woman living alone through a long summer in Copenhagen.
Why similar: Drama 23.8%, Comic Book 22.3%, Psychological 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%
A boy regains his hope and a girl finds herself in solitude. A kinetic novel that will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions.
Why similar: Emotional 38.8%, Psychological 34.4%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%