60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Singleplayer.
A visual novel exploring a near-apocalyptic vision of North Texas, told through the poetic words of a young woman going home.
Ascension: Transition and Silver
Ascension is a visual novel following three lost souls as they venture into The Zone - a dangerous and alien world. Follow the abrasive Doctor, the shy Scholar and sardonic Escort on their journey - though none of them will come out unscathed.
Pechka: Historical Story Adventure
This game portrays the tragic history of war in a 2D adventure format, set against real events. It provides a realistic experience, encompassing themes of betrayal, death, and love, while also offering multiple endings driven by player choices. Discover the impact of this era's tragedy firsthand.
Ascension is a visual novel following three lost souls as they venture into The Zone - a dangerous and alien world. Follow the abrasive Doctor, the shy Scholar and sardonic Escort on their journey - though none of them will come out unscathed.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Lore-Rich 13%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%
This game portrays the tragic history of war in a 2D adventure format, set against real events. It provides a realistic experience, encompassing themes of betrayal, death, and love, while also offering multiple endings driven by player choices. Discover the impact of this era's tragedy firsthand.
Why similar: Philosophical 15.9%, Text-Based 15%, Narrative 14.5% ★, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%
Answer the question of mortality in this sidescroller inspired by the adventures of old. Wander the depths of two parallel worlds. Confer with gods, locals, and other travelers. Solve problems through intuition and a collection of odd trinkets. Choose: death, or eternal life?
Why similar: Philosophical 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Surreal 17.4%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Narrative 6.6% ★
A GxG coming-of-age visual novel. Nina sucks at choosing. But when a mysterious incident happens at the arts academy, will she muster the courage to choose–or will she let someone else decide on her behalf?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Text-Based 11%
Dream Spectra is a visual novel about trying to hang out with your crush and escape your migraines, styled with surreal 90s 3D rendered environments.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16%, Text-Based 16%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Surreal 12.6%, Visual Novel 12%
The Death of the Video Star is a visual novel about dealing with the aftermath of killing God, and maybe having to kill Her again.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Surreal 13.4%, Text-Based 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%
Alone in the dead of night, you find yourself sent on a simple errand to check on a quiet gas station on the outskirts of town. But nothing here feels right. You can’t outrun this place. It wants you. And it will keep you.
Why similar: Philosophical 16.1%, Text-Based 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15.5%, Surreal 14.9%, Visual Novel 10.6%
Discover the story of this point’n click and lead your town towards a better future! You’ll guide the town of Harmonium Point to a yet unbuilt future after a great war that ravaged the world. React to numerous events that punctuate the life of this town and build relationships with the other citizens!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Text-Based 18.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18.2%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Visual Novel 14%
A Philosophical Discussion of Worms is a Kinetic Visual Novel that explores two characters, Vynder and Ophiel, as they navigate cohabitation in a strange, unfamiliar house when they don't speak the same language.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Text-Based 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Linear 9.4%
A compilation of 12 small literary games about humans meeting and missing one another. Explore these experimental experiences that were made on a monthly basis over the course of a year.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Surreal 17%, Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Philosophical 10.7%
On a secret arctic research base, a scientist, soldier, AI, and eldritch beast struggle for happiness. A short visual novel about love and pain set in an alternate history where humanity is ruled by eldritch gods.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Philosophical 17.7%, Text-Based 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Lore-Rich 11.4%
Discover magical creatures while exploring a fantasy world in this whimsical, art-filled visual novel!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%
MALCATRAS' MAIDEN is a toxic yuri visual novel for adults about trauma, bonds, family, and sisterhood.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Text-Based 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11%
Meet Nemesis; Ascendent being and terminally bored. Until the shimmer at the end of Creation, known as the Void, becomes her fixation - and her undoing. A short linear visual novel with gorgeous hand-painted illustrations; a mythic tale of curiosity and consequences.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Surreal 13.4%, Linear 13.4%
slime feet is a linear visual novel, a love story for everyone who has ever had to love through a keyboard. slime feet is about the body horror of an inevitable drawn out death, and the lesbian slime feet cybersex that comes with it.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.4%, Text-Based 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%
Explore the dreams of the Homunculus Hotel's guests in order to understand yourself.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Surreal 12.3%
Faced with evil... would you pull the trigger? Tyrania Enforcers is a story-driven visual novel exploring morality, duty, and the cost of enforcing order in a world on the brink of conflict.
Why similar: Text-Based 20.9%, Narrative 14% ★, Visual Novel 13.8%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
Explore an alien planet, snap pictures of wildlife and build relationships with your crewmates in this heartfelt sci-fi Point & Click - Visual Novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Surreal 17.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Lore-Rich 10.9%
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.3%, LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Philosophical 13.1%, Surreal 12.4%
You control an Artifically Intelligent Quantum Bit (Qubit) completing mysterious Trials. Juggle being controlled by a Superintelligent master of the Infinite and employees of a large, ill-intentioned Corporation while reckoning with the nature of your reality.
Why similar: Narrative 18.1% ★, Dialogue Heavy 16.9%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Text-Based 13.3%
A garden caught in eternal recurrence. A god who forgets everything. A witness without rest. In this narrative-driven 2D exploration game, walk, listen, and read your way through four cycles to piece together a truth hidden beneath the surface.
Why similar: Philosophical 25%, Narrative 15.3% ★, Lore-Rich 13%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%
SILICON WASTELAND is a kinetic visual novel set during the twilight years of humanity, and follows the wandering android Silica, as she explores the beautiful and sometimes frightening wonders of the world in a small quest to discover her purpose.
Why similar: Text-Based 24.4%, Post-apocalyptic 22.1%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Linear 11.3%, LGBTQ+ 8.3%
An eerie liminal game that explores just how far an angel can fall. Play as sapphic Lucifer and corrupt angels into falling... in love with you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Philosophical 15.4%, Surreal 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.5%
The Prologue of Universe for Sale, a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.8%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Text-Based 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.9%, Visual Novel 19.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12%, Text-Based 10.2%
A kinetic novel about two magi learning how to live with the burden they each carry. Explore Taldun— a world of dark magick and primordial beings with unfathomable power. Follow a mysterious phenomenon as it turns the world upside down in a way not even magi would be prepared for.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Text-Based 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%
A quiet town awaits death. Two young women fall in love.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.4%, Philosophical 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
You are a father. You wake in a hallway that hums. Empty pools. Dead malls. Your four daughters are here. Voice acted by a real father and his daughters. Two endings. No right answer.
Why similar: Text-Based 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Surreal 14.2%, Philosophical 13.7%, Narrative 13.7% ★
Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Narrative 9.8% ★, Surreal 8.6%
You've been tasked with collecting data on an alien planet. Choose between exploring the jungle tropics or navigating deep into the bioluminescent sea.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Text-Based 15%, Visual Novel 13.3%
Javi lives in Santiago, and Shio lives in Kyoto. They're best friends over the internet, until one fateful December changes their lives forever. A narrative game about long-distance love that takes place over chats, video calls, and social media apps.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Narrative 15.1% ★, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Text-Based 11.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%
Amy receives an invitation to a group chat set up by some of her former classmates. Its purpose is to reconnect after all these years. But soon more and more disturbing facts about Amy's classmates are revealed, and Amy begins to fear that the people she's texting with may not be what they seem.
Why similar: Text-Based 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Surreal 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
A 'crunchy wholesome' game about making friends as an adult.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Philosophical 17%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%
“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an ADV with male and female versions of each of the four characters. The story alternates between the “future” of the main character, who is deeply traumatized by the grief of his/her best friend, and the “story leading up to the loss of his/her best friend”.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Text-Based 14.9%, Philosophical 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Scent of Clouds is a hand-drawn illustrated, text-based adventure game. As a perfumer's assistant, you create fragrances and journey through unknown lands in search of ingredients for the legendary "Scent of Clouds." With a keen nose, you'll unravel the timeless mystery of this world.
Why similar: Text-Based 19.4%, Lore-Rich 18%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.1%
“Signed Mary”, a psychological horror visual novel, in which not your choices of action will determine the story’s end, but the choices of how to perceive your reality.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.8%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Text-Based 15.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
A short, interactive visual novel about waking up in a strange room with a mysterious man. But why are you here? Let Him be your Guide to the truth.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, Text-Based 15%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Surreal 12.7%
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: Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Dialogue Heavy 20.2%, Text-Based 17.7%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Story Rich 7.7%
A romantic comedy visual novel with a sci-fi tilt. If you've ever wanted to blast someone into space, this may very well be for you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%
Comet Angel is a sci-fi yuri narrative adventure with point and click puzzles. Join teenagers Izzy and Nat on an emotional journey of self-discovery and acceptance as they make humanity's first-ever alien contact.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Text-Based 16.4%, Philosophical 14%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.2%
This is the story of the ordinary children who fell when Japan took fatal tumbles. 40 illustrations. 7 music. This is a visual novel game that takes about 20 minutes to play.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.5%, Text-Based 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 8%
The Archipelago is a visual novel about brewing tea. The teas you choose determine who you encounter in the midst of a vibrant and changing world.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Lore-Rich 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
Why similar: Text-Based 15.5%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12.3%
Weird gay sex, utter confusion, heart wrenching panic and life altering trauma. A kinetic visual novel about a bunch of tgirls on a week-long journey on a world famous transcontinental train.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.8%, Text-Based 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
A flesh-eating dust leaves you to survive alone against hordes of Listless.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%
Magic and science. Past and future. But what of the present?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Text-Based 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Linear 11.5%
Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.7%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Philosophical 10.3%
A story of love, connections, and separation, a story about philosophy and science. Marharyta and Mykhailo try to figure out their relationships - and cannot help but fall in love over and over again.
Why similar: Text-Based 18.5%, LGBTQ+ 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%
MEN ARE EXTINCT. ONLY WOMEN REMAIN. Welcome to Eclipse—a choice-driven Yuri VN where God, Kings, Soldiers, and even Villains are all women. As Haesu, an elite agent, your choices will forge her destiny and the very future of the world. Amidst love, desire, and bloodshed—can you handle the truth?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Text-Based 18.5%, Lore-Rich 16%, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
A free, story-driven short visual novel with no choices. The narrative weaves between the present (202X) and the past (200X), depicting the suffocating chain of violence within a Korean school setting with stark realism.
Why similar: Text-Based 23.7%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Linear 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%
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: Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Text-Based 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Surreal 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%
The story of a girl tossed about in a world where letters rain down.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.3%, Surreal 14.5%, Text-Based 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%
A boy and an old man stand in front a pond, waiting for a swan's song. Meanwhile, they talk about life, death, and the passage of time.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.6%, Dialogue Heavy 21.5%, Text-Based 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Visual Novel 5.2%
Pine Hill is a quiet Midwestern college town. Quiet enough that nobody seemed to hear Ginny Nicholson die. Alone with the thoughts in your head, now you just want to know one thing: why?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Text-Based 19.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%
Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22%, Philosophical 21.3%, Surreal 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Story Rich 8.3%
April 14th 2131. The races are going well. There has been a minor accident yesterday, nothing dramatic. Audiences even went up by 4 millions. I saw a flock of birds taking off this morning by the antenna. Beautiful. Season 31 is a narrative strategy experience about degrowth and embracing change.
Why similar: Text-Based 16.9%, Philosophical 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 16%, Surreal 14.2%, Lore-Rich 12.7%
Valhalla is a Yuri-themed cinematic narrative visual novel focusing on the sisterly love and transformation of Hikari and Nøva, heiresses of Norway's leading biotech giant Ravenscorp, evolving from naïveté to power, culminating in Hikari's rise as 'The Black Raven.'
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Text-Based 15.9%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%
Shion's calm and measured life comes to an end when she meets Akiko. This encounter has the chance to change her life or plunge it further into the abyss of depression and hopelessness.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.8%, LGBTQ+ 20%, Text-Based 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Tidal Therapy is a travel novel game for tired adults. A tired office worker heads to the sea. The setting is a quiet and beautiful sea town with a seaside park, warehouse district, and tower condominiums.
Why similar: Text-Based 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.7%, Philosophical 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%
My name is left behind these white walls. In its place, I am left with dozens of questions. I wander aimlessly, though she seems to guide me. I do not feel safe. Twenty-four hours... and everything will fall into place.
Why similar: Philosophical 17.6%, Text-Based 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Surreal 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%
