60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Abstract, Text-Based, Casual.
A story of a simple walk home, with a sprinkling of intrusive thoughts. Make a few choices, decide what's best, and please, try not to overthink.
The Leak
Wake up, watch tv, make a cup of cofffee and try to bear your own meaningless existence.
Momotype
An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo!
Wake up, watch tv, make a cup of cofffee and try to bear your own meaningless existence.
Why similar: Abstract 15.4%, Minimalist 14.8%, Text-Based 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Psychological 10.6%
An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo!
Why similar: Abstract 18%, Text-Based 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Psychological 12.7%, Minimalist 12.2%
Could an AI fall in love with a human? What if that human were you? IA is a psychological horror visual novel about an AI that falls in "love" with you, despite her hatred for humanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Psychological 16.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Text-Based 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%
INFERIAE is a two-hour-long descent into a nightmare over 20 years in the making, an immersive experience blending unsettling soundscapes with hundreds of shifting scenes and a haunting narrative.
Why similar: Abstract 24.6%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Minimalist 12.6%, Text-Based 12%, Stylized 11.5%
This is a psychological horror in which we play as a girl who has psychological health problems, and her mother has sent her to the store. Our task is to help her buy groceries.
Why similar: Abstract 15.5%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Minimalist 15%, Psychological Horror 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
A dark sci-fi psychological Visual Novel where your choices shape who you are. The world has ended and it's been dominated by mysterious aliens who roam the city. Despite that, you only think of what you've lost. Will you be able to rebuild your relationships? Or even... the world itself?
Why similar: Text-Based 18.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Dynamic Narration 10.7% ★, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9%
This short psychedelic visual novel takes place in a strange world inhabited by harrowing creatures shunned by the light. You’ll meet someone who has made this world their own, and in doing so, learn the reason why you shouldn't be there.
Why similar: Abstract 16.9%, Text-Based 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Emotional 10.1%, Minimalist 9.9%
Finn was sad, so he killed himself. But he was greeted by Aoi a mysterious girl who granted him one wish before he gets reincarnated. Finn's wish, he wanted to see if anyone cared at all that he had committed suicide. Even though he knows no one ever cared about him.
Why similar: Emotional 13.9%, Psychological 13.9%, Dark 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.5%
A visual novel about a girl who escaped from a psychiatric hospital. She is pursued by a strange being from another world — and it seems she’s not the only one who can see visitors from beyond.
Why similar: Abstract 16.5%, Text-Based 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Minimalist 10%, Dialogue Heavy 8.6%
"Real" is a unique immersion into the world of minimalism and moral challenges. This Art game offers players not just to solve puzzles, but also to reflect on their place in the world and the values they bring to society.
Why similar: Abstract 24.4%, Psychological 15.8%, Minimalist 14.9%, Emotional 12.5%, Dark 8.3%
Welcome to Sprunki Town, where everyone is happy!
Why similar: Abstract 24.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Text-Based 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Psychological 11.2%
In a final attempt to guarantee your place on the nice list, you decide to try and do some chores before midnight. Will Krampus take you? Take the test and find out.
Why similar: Abstract 17.1%, Text-Based 14.2%, Psychological 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Dark 10.6%
A short atmospheric visual novel about a teenager who tries to hide from his thoughts and problems. But the longer he avoids reality, the more it distorts around him.
Why similar: Abstract 20.4%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Text-Based 12.6%, Psychological 12%, Psychological Horror 12%
A bloglike/diarylike, more or less linear, short visual novel about the life of a socially awkward shut-in. Probably the worst/most boring visual novel you have ever played. (It doesn't even have a story)
Why similar: Abstract 32.9%, Psychological 19.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Dark 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
TRUFFLE is a minimalist maze puzzle game where touching the walls kills you instantly. Test your patience and dexterity in 10 handcrafted levels.
Why similar: Abstract 20.7%, Minimalist 18.4%, Psychological 15%, Dark 11.6%, Stylized 10.8%
Enjoy the murder by the word.
Why similar: Text-Based 18.2%, Abstract 17.3%, Minimalist 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Psychological 14%
Your Canvas is a Text-Based Psychological Horror game set during three therapy sessions with different time periods where the player will be presented with various choices for deciding the outcome of the story.
Why similar: Abstract 19.4%, Text-Based 18.1%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Minimalist 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.1%
A dark conversation with a girl during a nightly car trip. A short multi-ending novel game where you try to understand this girl and her pain.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Text-Based 17.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Psychological 10.7%, Dark 9.1%
A patchwork quilt of meanings, ideas, references, and madness. A crack in the sink of your understanding. And also the story of one unfortunate girl.
Why similar: Abstract 30.3%, Text-Based 21%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Dark 10.8%
Help out a highschool girl as she explores the wonders of social media for the first time, as well as the dangers.
Why similar: Abstract 20.6%, Text-Based 19.4%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Psychological 14.2%, Psychological Horror 10.7%
A minimalist style but inside a complex-minded With connecting word mechanism, you can make a rule for your rooms and solve the problem. Solve the puzzle and go to the door to the next room. explore new mechanism
Why similar: Abstract 23.7%, Text-Based 15.1%, Minimalist 14.4%, Psychological 13.4%, Emotional 12.5%
A short visual novel about the day to day life of a grieving women. Join her story and make the right decisions so she can get out of a cycle that seems to have no end.
Why similar: Abstract 19.5%, Text-Based 14.2%, Psychological 12.1%, Minimalist 11.9%, Visual Novel 11%
Enter the loop, explore abstract spaces, find and process bad memories to unfold your story and learn your fate. Fragment tells a story of generational trauma and addiction, you decide whether to break the loop or be consumed by it.
Why similar: Abstract 33.2%, Emotional 16.1%, Dark 11.9%, Minimalist 9.3%, Stylized 8.1%
Experience the never-ending story of YOU trying to fulfil a promise YOU forgot. Collect resources, find allies, and turn your tiny grid into a shield for Cynthia.
Why similar: Abstract 24.7%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Minimalist 14.3%, Emotional 9.5%, Dark 8.2%
REFLEXIA's story starts out as a parody of its genre and ends as a psychological drama.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Abstract 16.2%, Psychological 14.4%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Emotional 9.8%
In an AI-powered age where original authors have become largely redundant, play as a dejected writer on the brink of losing their creative drive forever.
Why similar: Text-Based 21.7%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Psychological 17.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Emotional 7.5%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Abstract 22.6%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Text-Based 15%, Psychological 14.2%, Psychological Horror 12.9%
What is happiness? Happiness is the sea, the wind, the rainstorm -- and the eternal love "Perhaps I can also live a peaceful and happy life like an ordinary person." Stay tuned, the exciting story of the evening rain and flowing flowers
Why similar: Abstract 29.8%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Emotional 18.4%, Text-Based 14.5%, Minimalist 9%
A short visual novel about finding your name and a girl in the fog.
Why similar: Abstract 26.3%, Text-Based 16.8%, Visual Novel 15%, Minimalist 12.5%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
A semi-autobiographical horror visual novel about unhealthy relationships. Can you help Alsie save her relationship from ruin?
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.1%, Psychological 13.9%, Emotional 13.6%, Text-Based 11.4%, Dark 10.3%
A visual novel about the mind, change, and being locked up.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Text-Based 18.3%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Emotional 8.5%, Psychological 8.4%
Ellie, your new girlfriend, doesn't seem to get along well with your circle of friends. Find out what is going wrong after one of your best friends suddenly doesn't answer his phone anymore in this pixel-art, story-driven adventure.
Why similar: Text-Based 22.1%, Minimalist 15.3%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Dark 10.2%
don't break your oath
Why similar: Abstract 25.3%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Minimalist 13.8%, Emotional 9.5%, Dark 8.4%
You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.
Why similar: Abstract 22.7%, Text-Based 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Psychological 13.8%, Emotional 11%
A text-based psychological horror game where you execute a list of people based on gradually revealed information about their lives, all while secretly following a trail laid out by a mysterious messenger.
Why similar: Text-Based 17.3%, Psychological 15.3%, Abstract 14.3%, Dynamic Narration 11.1% ★, Minimalist 8.5%
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Abstract 17.6%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Psychological 11.2%, Text-Based 10.9%
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: Visual Novel 17.4%, Psychological 16.7%, Emotional 15.1%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Text-Based 9.9%
The Darkest Emptiness will fill the lungs with leaden weight.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Text-Based 19.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Psychological 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Abstract 24.4%, Text-Based 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Psychological 14.7%, Psychological Horror 10.2%
Do you ever feel like life is slipping away, with too many dreams left unfulfilled? Like you're trapped in wanting to do so much, but never quite getting to any of it? Doesn't that thought scare you—looking back on a life that accomplished nothing, fading without leaving a mark? It scares me too.
Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Psychological 19.7%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Abstract 8.5%
Essence Bloom is a linear, story-focused indie visual novel that allows the player to experience a world with beautiful cherry blossoms and fun times with friends....
Why similar: Abstract 19.8%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Psychological 19.2%, Emotional 15.6%, Dark 12.9%
His World is a short visual novel game where you play as a young shy introvert boy and witness his life with his family and get to see his internal world and struggles. You also make a few decisions throughout the game that will decide on one of game's multiple endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Emotional 17.6%, Text-Based 15.1%, Psychological 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%
This is a simple story about young people, about the aroma of youth and the smells of life, which can so easily be cut short by a fatal accident.Or maybe at the behest of a heartless fate.
Why similar: Text-Based 24.2%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Stylized 10.1%, Dark 9.5%
A story-rich coming-of-age experience told through a 2004 desktop, where friendships, music, and late-night conversations shape who you become. Explore chats, drama, mini-games, and the early internet in a branching story about growing up, making mistakes, and finding your place.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Text-Based 18.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Emotional 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.3%
A short visual novel about a man living its worst nightmare. There is no way out, no safe place, no death, just eternal limbo. Only you can help him... if that's what you want.
Why similar: Abstract 23.8%, Psychological 14.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Minimalist 13.3%, Psychological Horror 9.5%
A short story about a parasitic sunflower and her loyal son. Eat everything you can. Enjoy the sunshine. Do whatever it takes to make her happy. This is a prequel to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.
Why similar: Abstract 23.1%, Text-Based 16.2%, Visual Novel 16%, Psychological 13.8%, Emotional 11.1%
Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.9%, Text-Based 25.8%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 11.3%, Casual 9.1%
Samael suffers from delusions. He feels lost until he encounters a priest one day. The priest is the only person in the world who makes him feel at peace. This, however, slowly turns into an obsession. Will Samael learn how to love properly or will he fall into a path of darkness? You decide.
Why similar: Text-Based 20.6%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Emotional 13.4%, Dark 11.8%, Psychological 11.7%
A short story visual novel-like game with a gently interactive narrative and some puzzling mysteries to unlock. Discover how your father got tarred and feathered. Get lost in the memory with ever-corrupting visuals and an immersive soundscape as you make your way to the emu farm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Emotional 17.6%, Text-Based 14.4%, Psychological 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
A psychological text-based game where each day you are tasked with executing someone based on the limited information provided until one person remains with their full story revealed.
Why similar: Text-Based 18.2%, Psychological 16.1%, Dynamic Narration 12.4% ★, Abstract 11.4%, Psychological Horror 8.6%
When the world ends, who will you spend your final hours with? A visual novel for the GBA.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Abstract 19.7%, Emotional 18.7%, Dark 9.4%, Minimalist 8.6%
A short, dark visual novel set in the UK about a young autistic girl's destructive obsession with her older brother.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Text-Based 18.3%, Emotional 16%, Dark 13.6%, Psychological 12%
Whisperstring is an 80s inspired text adventure game that takes place inside a “chat room”. You’re connected to Adam, a "jock" with a severe fear of strings, who seems to have been the victim of a supernatural kidnapping. Will you be able to help him escape?
Why similar: Text-Based 18.1%, Minimalist 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Emotional 10.8%, Dark 9.9%
Totally Normal Boyfriend is a visual novel/dating simulator about your loving and caring boyfriend that would do anything for you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Abstract 17.8%, Text-Based 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
The threat is on the road ahead and deep beneath her skin. A psychological visual novel about memory, trauma, and the cost of every choice.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Psychological 19%, Text-Based 18.2%, Emotional 15.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%
From the everyday passenger to the horrors of Halloween, Spirit Driver is a short, casual conversation visual novel where your choices can affect the fates of people and spirits alike. Remember, your choices have consequences. Good luck!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Text-Based 18.7%, Dialogue Heavy 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Casual 9%
Weird, broken, and unpredictable. Error Loop traps you in an infinite maze of menus and glitches, where an ominous presence keeps you from moving forward. The only way out is to twist the rules and outsmart the system itself by thinking outside the box.
Why similar: Abstract 26.5%, Minimalist 15.7%, Text-Based 15.2%, Psychological 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.1%
一段探寻人类智能本质的逃亡之旅，基于现实世界观下的非幻想题材。在突如其来的变故下，一对父子踏上未知的旅途，颠沛于梦境与梦境的交界线，流离于自然智能与人造智能的变革浪潮之中。这场逃亡送给AI时代每一个勇敢活着的灵魂...
Why similar: Abstract 18.2%, Psychological 14.3%, Text-Based 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Minimalist 11.5%
Crawl through the darkness in this psychological horror visual novel with multiple endings, where you will traverse a surreal nightmare as you choose your own path and explore strange spaces in an attempt to wake up, if you can...
Why similar: Abstract 22.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Text-Based 12.9%, Psychological 11.5%, Dark 11.5%
A minimalist, hardcore, and challenging drag-and-drop game in the avoid-em-up genre that will test your reflexes, timing, and planning! This game is as hard as hell!
Why similar: Abstract 32.3%, Minimalist 15.4%, Stylized 13.2%, Old School 12%, Retro 8.6%
