- #1 Sinking The Boats
97% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: 孟夏MengxiaPub: 糕薯科技
Windows
It's a choice-oriented story game. Play as a group of underground workers who fight in the dark, and stage a treacherous spy war story in Nanjing during World War II. How will you respond to identity crises, betrayals, and collapsed beliefs? Loyalty or betrayal, abandon others or be abandoned...
Why similar: World War II 22.4% ★, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Historical 10%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #2 Undying Symphony
96% matchVery Positive85% of 193 reviews2024
Dev: Siberian Koala
Windows
«Undying Symphony» tells a story about challenges that Leningrad people faced during the Siege and shows us one of the most tragic episodes of Leningrad history
Why similar: World War II 39.7% ★, Historical 18.8%, Military 11.8%, Multiple Endings 9%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #3 唐宫诗与谋
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 木兰舟工作室
Windows
The historical records tell her ending—pearls sunk, jade shattered. You are a wisp of consciousness, waking up in her mind, and if you don’t speak, you’ll vanish. Before anything is written down, what do you want to say? What would you change?
Why similar: Historical 20.1%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Multiple Endings 10.4%
- #4 隐梦交织
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Millennium NocturnesPub: Wise Games
Windows
《Interwoven Dream》 is a Victorian-era visual novel with multiple POVs. In 1884 London, four friends reunite after a string of disappearances, each with their own motives. Together, they dive into the city's darkest secrets, where dreams and reality blur.
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Historical 12.3%, Mystery 11.8%, RPG 11.7%
- #5 The Silent Front: World War Ⅱ
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oceanwave Technology Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
In 1939, just before graduating from a German military academy, your true infiltration begins. You are Britain's hidden asset codenamed DEEP. Spying, deciphering, and moving through the shadows, you navigate rival factions, where every choice shapes your fate, your homeland, and peace.
Why similar: World War II 35.3% ★, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Historical 10.4%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #6 Through the Darkest of Times
94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,155 reviews2020
Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.
Why similar: World War II 36.4% ★, Historical 18.1%, Strategy 11.1%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #7 迷渡桥
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 犬狸工作室Pub: OKJOY
Windows
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏,你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移,背负着家族十年的冤屈,在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥,换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案,窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽,揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Historical 19.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Logic 11.4%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #8 THE BREAKFIVE
92% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Nanjing Baiku Network Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
In 1421, the seemingly peaceful Ming Empire is actually rife with undercurrents. As the capital relocation project progresses, numerous forces across the realm are beginning to stir. A massive conspiracy is quietly brewing, and the facade of peace and tranquility is about to be torn apart.
Why similar: Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Historical 18.9%, Logic 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Mystery 10.2%
- #9 谍影:余烬
91% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: 咕噜狗
Windows · Mac · Linux
《谍影:余烬》是一款抗日谍战背景的文字冒险游戏。玩家将扮演潜伏于日特机关的军统特工『余烬』,战斗在没有硝烟的战场。你的每一个决定,都在书写一段被不为人知的英雄史诗。
Why similar: World War II 47.3% ★, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Story Rich 8.2%, RPG 7.2%
- #10 穿越日记
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: 娃哈哈哈 WaHa Works
Windows · Mac
《穿越日记》是一款沉浸式互动剧情游戏,玩家将扮演一名穿越入盛世皇城的现代女性,亲历宫廷风云与权谋博弈。通过选择不同剧情分支,推动故事走向多个结局,体验细腻的人物情感与复杂的人心博弈。支持单人离线游玩,适用于 Windows 和 macOS 平台,适合喜爱剧情向、宫廷题材及互动叙事体验的玩家。
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.1%, Historical 13.2%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Word Game 12.1%
- #11 Rewrite the Romance: The Golden Lotus
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Forest
Windows
古代重生题材文字冒险游戏,改编自小说《金瓶梅》。北宋政和年间,清河县出了一位大财主西门庆,风流倜傥,妻妾众多,却也在纸醉金迷中走向宿命终局。而如今,你化身西门庆,重来一世,命运的罗盘交到你手中。
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Historical 15.6%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Word Game 13.4%
- #12 神都不良探 Underdog Detective
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,860 reviews2022
Dev: 天津芸芸科技有限公司
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Underdog Detective is a video-based playable, interactive story Set in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of ancient China, you will play as a slum dweller in the imperial capital of Luoyang and embark on a thrilling yet comedic adventure! Traps and conspiracies, comradery and your unknown origin...
Why similar: Historical 19.4%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%
- #13 谍:玫瑰
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 星星火工作室Pub: OKJOY
Windows
《谍:玫瑰》是一款聚焦于1938年武汉的谍战文字冒险游戏。你将潜入情报漩涡中心的「玫瑰饭店」,在五位身份各异的嫌疑人中,揪出代号「尘土」的致命叛徒。通过搜证与周旋,在谎言与忠诚之间做出抉择。夜幕下的武汉暗流涌动,你能否揪出内奸,重建地下情报网,点燃象征黎明的星星火焰?
Why similar: Historical 27.7%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Mystery 16.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 9.6%
- #14 The Ming Dynasty: Firewood and Flames
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drilling Wood For Fire
Windows · Mac
Visual Novel: Late Ming. Players take on the role of the scheming Zheng Wuji, who is compelled to procure a batch of giant golden sandalwood for the imperial palace. They navigate through a series of conspiracies and uncover the truth, while experiencing the love and hatred of seven beauties.
Why similar: Historical 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, RPG 12.2%, Conspiracy 9.2% ★
- #15 Gerda: A Flame in Winter
87% matchVery Positive95% of 552 reviews2022
Dev: BirdIsland/PortaPlayPub: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You have five days to save your husband, who has just been arrested by the Gestapo. Investigate, explore and form allegiances in this story-rich RPG-lite. Who will you trust?
Why similar: World War II 41.9% ★, Historical 22.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, RPG 6.4%
- #16 Dreamy Golden Snow
85% matchNo user reviews94% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: 可食用蓝墨水
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dreamy Golden Snow is a fantasy mystery-themed visual novel that tells a story among high school girls. The story appears in an ordinary high school. After the incident, the protagonist is also affected, and players will guide her through numerous choices to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Female Protagonist 17%, Mystery 15.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, RPG 11%
- #17 First Moon of Mercury
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games by Stitch
Windows
First Moon of Mercury is a hopeful puzzle thriller set in a near future of political upheaval. Solve puzzle boxes, assemble a space station, and protect the mission from saboteurs.
Why similar: Conspiracy 19.1% ★, Choices Matter 17.8%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Mystery 11.2%
- #18 Panzer Hearts - War Visual Novel
86% matchVery Positive82% of 135 reviews2018
Dev: HELYEES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Build the tanks, Date the girls, Choose your side. Live through the adventure and drama of an alternate universe World War 2.
Why similar: World War II 52.7% ★, Visual Novel 22.8%, Historical 18%, Indie 6.5%
- #19 WILL: A Wonderful World / WILL:美好世界
84% matchVery Positive92% of 5,480 reviews2017
Dev: WMY Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
“God, please help me…” Become a god and rewrite fate with words. Drag and reorder sentences from pleading letters to twist cause and effect, changing the lives of those who wrote them. When countless joys and sorrows collide, what kind of “Wonderful World” will you create?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Choices Matter 12%, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%
- #20 Klotzen! Panzer Battles
84% matchMixed60% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Maxim Games
Windows
World War 2 turn based strategy with massive branching campaign, challenging difficulty and aggressive counterattacking AI. Change history by delaying Barbarossa by one year to deal with the UK, fight in Normandy and beyond in 1943, fight off UK invasion of Spain, invade USA and more.
Why similar: World War II 61.7% ★, Historical 23.7%, Strategy 14.6%
- #21 三国诡影:黄天
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 奇谭工作室
Windows
三国x克苏鲁文字冒险游戏。189年,东汉王朝的垂暮之年,各种灾异让洛阳弥漫着一股末日氛围,玩家将扮演曹操和“李飞”,调查神秘组织长生道和他们的神明“黄天”背后的真相。游戏采用双线叙事,两个主角将各自调查真相、做出抉择……
Why similar: Historical 22.2%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 13%, Word Game 10.9%
- #22 Over the Alps
82% matchVery Positive89% of 255 reviews2020
Dev: Stave StudiosPub: Tributary Games
Windows · Mac
A choices-matter spy thriller told through interactive postcards. Play a secret agent racing across 1930s Switzerland, sending coded reports to your handler. Charm, deceive or strong-arm your way through a Hitchcockian tale where every choice shapes the story.
Why similar: World War II 37.3% ★, Choices Matter 16.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #23 The Long Farewell
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 宋夏制作组 SONGXIA_official
Windows
一部以女性成长为主线、以女性命运为切口展开的民国群像视觉小说。民国十三年,顾念之为摆脱包办婚姻孤身南下。她以为逃离牢笼便能获得自由,可等待她的,是码头的骗局、工厂女工的血泪、军阀混战的硝烟,以及三个截然不同的男人……可在这山河破碎的年代,当一个女人想要主宰自己的命运时,她要付出什么样的代价?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.4%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #24 Letters from the War
81% matchPositive83% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: Etrurian Games
Windows
Modern reimagining of text adventure games with a new gameplay and multiple endings. Censor letters coming from soldiers at the front and make the history of your nation.
Why similar: World War II 44.5% ★, Historical 15.3%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Military 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
- #25 Heralds of the Avirentes - Ch. 1 Wings of Change
81% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: TellerySpyro_GTX
Windows · Mac · Linux
Heralds of the Avirentes is a visual novel, which brings you into the “Crystal punk” fantasy setting, where the world of Nanraas in which the dragon race lives. The game combines a visual novel, role-playing game elements, social simulator, a turn-based combat system.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Multiple Endings 11.8%
- #26 望长安
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 牛马快乐屋
Windows
Longing for Chang’an is a historical mystery visual novel set in the Middle Tang after the An Lushan Rebellion. An exiled aristocrat is drawn into a murder case that reveals a brutal power struggle in the Hexi Corridor, where every truth has a price and every choice shapes the frontier’s fate.
Why similar: Historical 21.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Logic 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Mystery 8.3%
- #27 Way to Oasis
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 透明板
Windows
Way to Oasis : a post-apocalyptic visual novel. You lead a six-member caravan after the captain’s death. Manage scarce resources, navigate moral dilemmas, and face hidden threats. Your choices decide if the group survives or perishes.
Why similar: RPG 16.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Lore-Rich 10.3%
- #28 Espionage
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cube of Cube
Windows
1941, occupied Europe. You are Siegfried, a British SOE agent paired with Selena, a Soviet spy posing as your wife. Infiltrate, decode, and choose — across Paris, Berlin, and Lisbon. Every decision rewrites history. A WWII spy thriller where love and betrayal are the deadliest weapons.
Why similar: World War II 35.1% ★, Historical 17.1%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #29 ROTRDS - Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon and Snake
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: haatcci
Windows · Mac
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: Historical 15.9%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Choices Matter 8.9%
- #30 透明罪 - Blue Tears
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 心林咖啡厅
Windows · Mac
A novel, a game, a judgment document, a self-confession letter. On an ordinary summer morning, the arrival of an unexpected visitor awakened the dormant memories of a small island. You will play the role of Lynn Chan, and face your "Invisible Sin" by searching for a "Non-existent friend".
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Word Game 10.8%, Lore-Rich 10.6%
- #31 Ignited in Cavern
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,370 reviews2024
Dev: 伤官制作组 Team Uranian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
In the waning years of the Northern Wei Dynasty, a rumor circulates about a stone statue that bestows blessings in the mortal realm. Lured by the rumor, Anu and Chu Qingqing, a Xianbei General and her Han captive, are led to Dunhuang to face their fates.
Why similar: Historical 24.4%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Word Game 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Multiple Endings 11.4%
- #32 Talk Insomnia
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonlit Apple
Windows
Talk Insomnia is a visual novel that blends suspenseful weird tales with mixology. You play as Ming, a bookstore staff member who prepares drinks for guests during the day and delves into their stories at night. With the warmth of a single drink, you draw out the secrets buried deep in their hearts.
Why similar: Logic 15.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Multiple Endings 10.9%
- #33 ストレイ・メモリア
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: ルピナスパレット
Windows
A contemporary juvenile mystery about young boys and girls who grow up confused and troubled, and adults who harbor secrets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Mystery 23.2%, Multiple Endings 19.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Story Rich 11.8%
- #34 Reminiscence
75% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Ambling Alpaca Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
In the winter of 210 AD, the renowned genius strategist Zhōu Yú died of illness. Qiáo Qīng, his widowed concubine, reminisces on their bittersweet relationship while going through the belongs in their bedroom. The player's choices affect her sentiment, which in turn affects how the game ends.
Why similar: Historical 33%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Choices Matter 15%, RPG 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.1%
- #35 Soviet Soldier
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Go Up Gaming
Windows
Experience history from the perspective of the Red Army in this story-driven FPS game. Make choices that will affect your comrades and the entire world. Fight in historical battles where you put down insurgents, eliminate enemies, and defend the motherland. The fate of the USSR rests in your hands.
Why similar: World War II 46.5% ★, Historical 16.8%, Choices Matter 10%, Military 9.2%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
- #36 Horrors of Helmsfirth
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Five Games
Windows · Mac
Horrors of Helmsfirth is a horror/adventure visual novella where you investigate the mystery causing townsfolk to disappear at night. Build trust with allies who can help save your town from monsters. Explore 9 different character plot lines and defeat the forces of evil… or join them?
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Choices Matter 20.1%, Multiple Endings 17.6%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 12%
- #37 Grief like a stray dog
73% matchVery Positive98% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: Rayonist
Windows
An isolated village during the war. Men leave one by one, along the winding forest path painted crimson by distant fires, and do not return. Young Nadia becomes a part-time postwoman filling in for her sick mother. She is now a messenger of hope and of trouble.
Why similar: World War II 32.7% ★, Historical 21.8%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #38 Safe House
74% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: HuangZeXin
Windows
Safe House tells the story of a zombie virus sweeping the world, turning most humans into irrational monsters. The male protagonist Xin and the family of other safe houses will find the truth buried and a way to survive under the threat of zombie and other survivor forces
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Conspiracy 16.8% ★, RPG 15.6%, Word Game 14.2%, Mystery 13.7%
- #39 war crowning and bleeding animals
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 衔
Windows · Mac
"War, Crown and Bleeding Animals" is a story-driven RPG game from a female perspective. Players determine the fate of the kingdom through crucial decisions, power struggles and scene puzzles, experiencing moral dilemmas and multi-ending narratives in power struggles.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.7%, Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Female Protagonist 15.6%, RPG 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10.8%
- #40 Insects Awaken
71% matchVery Positive89% of 468 reviews2025
Dev: HelloMeow
Windows · Mac
Insects Awaken is a puzzle visual novel set in the 1940s. It follows the story of Chen Shan, a young man entangled in espionage while defending his family and homeland. He embarks on a journey between the isolated cities of Chongqing and Shanghai, braving the chaos of war with his passion and youth.
Why similar: Historical 21.3%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, RPG 13%
- #41 Mesopotamia: The Game
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Mohamamd AliPub: Mohammad Ali
Windows
Mesopotamia: The Game is a historical adventure where you engage in farming, blacksmithing, soldiering as you uncover secrets, gather allies, and rise to power. Experience rich storytelling, strategic gameplay, deep character interactions and moral dilemmas in a quest for vengeance and justice.
Why similar: Conspiracy 29.7% ★, Historical 25.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #42 Genji Reincarnation: The Seven Mysteries of Shirahata High
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: MOON USAGI
Windows
Friendship or fate—what will they choose? A karmic and occult visual novel where urban legends blur the line between life, death, and reincarnation.
Why similar: Historical 25.2%, Lore-Rich 21.1%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Choices Matter 12.1%
- #43 定风波·宁州
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 瓦舍游戏
Windows
《定风波·宁州》是一款奇幻架空背景下的热血恋爱AVG游戏,游戏内包含多种结局和多个可攻略角色,玩家将扮演男主角周知,从一个寂寂无名的矿奴逐渐成长为一个英雄,和多个充满魅力的角色一起创造特别的回忆,改变宁州将面临的可怕命运
Why similar: Historical 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Word Game 15.1%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, RPG 12.8%
- #44 Secrets In Green
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Borealis
Windows · Mac
When a pretty plant in Alma's garden begins to speak to her, she knows that a dark mystery is afoot! But in Victorian England, women are often dismissed as nothing more than hysterical fantasists. Can you help Alma find her power, and solve this dangerous situation before it's too late?
Why similar: Historical 26.9%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Mystery 15.6%, Multiple Endings 13.9%
- #45 阎罗索命
68% matchVery Positive91% of 143 reviews2026
Dev: Reptilian Brain Studio
Windows
古风悬疑探案文字冒险游戏——北宋天圣年间,科举省试方毕,汴京国子监突发连环命案,遇害者死状惊悚离奇,如遭阎罗审判。玩家将化身为被卷入权斗暗流的新科进士文彦博,通过勘验尸体、搜寻线索、推演谜局,找出案件背后的骇人真相……
Why similar: Historical 32.6%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Mystery 17.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, RPG 6.7%
- #46 Survive, Resist, Collaborate - a World War 2 Choice-Based Story
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Asterism Games
Windows
A fully narrated branching narrative game set in occupied Netherlands during World War 2. Every choice shapes the fate of a young Dutch civilian. Will you resist the Germans? Simply try to survive? Or join them in the fight against Bolshevism? Based on real events.
Why similar: World War II 46.2% ★, Historical 17.4%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9%, RPG 7.4%
- #47 Reigning
71% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: MDD GamesPub: PC Service TBG
Windows
A singleplayer, story game where you can make decisions and read your way through history.
Why similar: Historical 19.8%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, RPG 14.3%, Conspiracy 11.9% ★
- #48 A Day in the Palace
69% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Tidvis Games
Windows · Mac
Travel to Poland in 1772, experience life as a servant, and solve a mystery at court!
Why similar: Historical 40.4%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #49 SGS Winter War
70% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Winter War is the story of the Soviet onslaught on tiny Finland from November 1939 to March 1940, at the beginning of WW2. Can the Finns hold beyond the reasonable and receive the long awaited Allied intervention? Or will the Russian bear crush them and force them to lose their border lands?
Why similar: World War II 63.2% ★, Historical 16.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Military 8.8%, Indie 1.3%
- #50 TianJin1924
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 倍儿哏儿工作室
Windows · Mac
Tianjin, 1924. In a city of treacherous undercurrents, where foreign powers vie for control, your legend begins. Befriend heroes, master a trade, and forge your own destiny.
Why similar: Historical 29.3%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Word Game 11.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, RPG 10.6%
- #51 Men of War: Red Tide
70% matchVery Positive85% of 915 reviews2009
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.
Why similar: World War II 61.4% ★, Strategy 17.1%, Historical 12.9%, Military 8.7%
- #52 War Mines: WW2
68% matchPositive86% of 49 reviews2021
Dev: Wild Pepper Games
Windows
The Allies need your help, take them through World War II in this supercharged story-driven of the classic Minesweeper. Solve minesweeper puzzles, find land, naval and anti-tank mines, and win the war!
Why similar: World War II 39% ★, Historical 19%, Logic 13.5%, Military 12.9%, Story Rich 6%
- #53 Willow's Paper House
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blooming Bats Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fairytale point-and-click adventure game that follows 13-year-old Willow as she tries to escape a living hospital made of memories while searching for her lost brother.
Why similar: Mystery 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Story Rich 11%, Multiple Endings 11%
- #54 Haunted Hues
66% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Lights Out Gaming
Windows
Travel to the world of Amille as Larue, an eager art curator looking to make a name for themselves. Build your reputation by talking with collectors and locals, and explore the ever-expanding gallery as you buy more artwork. But beware, as every choice matters when day turns to night...
Why similar: Historical 23.9%, Mystery 20.9%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, RPG 14.1%
- #55 SGS Glory Recalled
67% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Relive the Battle of Hong Kong (8–26 December 1941), one of the first battles of the Pacific War in World War II.
Why similar: World War II 51.9% ★, Historical 22.3%, Military 18%, Strategy 6.9%, Singleplayer 1%
- #56 Court of Crowns
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PlaceHolder Name Studio
Windows · Linux
Court of Crowns is a Visual Novel game inspired by Ace Attorney. You play as Princess Adela de Rex and lead the Crown Court that resolves important disputes between the Nobility. But what kind of a person is Princess Adela de Rex? Decide that for yourself, thanks to the game's unique Belief System
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Visual Novel 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Logic 12.2%
- #57 Deigon Witch
65% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Berk Arifoglu
Windows
Open your own potion shop in Deigon Forest. Listen to your customers’ stories, prepare the potions they need, and, through the choices you make, forge your own path in the struggle between fate and free will.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Multiple Endings 17.4%, Choices Matter 14.9%, RPG 10.3%
- #58 Operation Highjump: The Fall of Berlin
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mansion GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
In the last days of World War II, lead a suicide mission to hunt down the enemy leaders, steal their experimental technology and recover the art pieces and relics. A combination of frenetic action, tactical missions and an explosive run & gun platforming adventure.
Why similar: World War II 39% ★, Historical 18.7%, Military 16.1%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Story Rich 6.6%