60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Visual Novel, Interactive Fiction, 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+ 16%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%
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 16.1%, Text-Based 14.9%, Narrative 14.6% ★, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12%
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 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Surreal 17.4%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Narrative 6.5% ★
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+ 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Text-Based 10.8%
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 15.9%, Text-Based 15.8%, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, 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+ 18.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Surreal 13.4%, Text-Based 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%
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 18.4%, Post-apocalyptic 18.3%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%
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+ 20%, Text-Based 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Linear 9.5%
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 16.3%, Text-Based 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Surreal 15%, Visual Novel 10.7%
Discover magical creatures while exploring a fantasy world in this whimsical, art-filled visual novel!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.7%, LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%
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+ 18.7%, Philosophical 17.9%, Text-Based 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.2%
You're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the mirror... and in themselves.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Philosophical 14.3%, Narrative 12.7% ★, Visual Novel 11.4%
MALCATRAS' MAIDEN is a toxic yuri visual novel for adults about trauma, bonds, family, and sisterhood.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Text-Based 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
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+ 21.8%, Text-Based 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%
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 17.3%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Linear 13.5%, Surreal 13.4%
Explore the dreams of the Homunculus Hotel's guests in order to understand yourself.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Surreal 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%
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+ 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Surreal 17.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Lore-Rich 10.7%
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 18.4%, Surreal 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Philosophical 13.1%, Visual Novel 13%
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 24.2%, Post-apocalyptic 22.3%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Linear 11.2%, LGBTQ+ 8.3%
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 18.2% ★, Dialogue Heavy 16.8%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Text-Based 13.3%
A quiet town awaits death. Two young women fall in love.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.7%, Philosophical 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
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+ 19.4%, Philosophical 15.5%, Surreal 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%
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 27.7%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, LGBTQ+ 11%, Text-Based 10%
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 19.7%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Text-Based 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.4%
Chat with a virtual friend from a cancelled mobile game! Ask questions, start arguments, and find the right responses to progress the story. Can you solve the horrific mystery hidden beneath the surface?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Lore-Rich 19.8%, Text-Based 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%
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 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Surreal 14.3%, Philosophical 13.9%, Narrative 13.6% ★
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%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Narrative 9.8% ★, Surreal 8.7%
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 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14%
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 25.6%, Narrative 15.5% ★, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 11%
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+ 16.4%, Text-Based 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%
Naomi wakes decades older in a house she does not recognize, and discovers that escape may cost the future.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Text-Based 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
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 19.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Narrative 13.1% ★, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%
A grounded post-apocalyptic interactive narrative. Fortify the Black Box shelter, manage supplies, trust, and evidence, and decide who survives on either side of the iron gate.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Post-apocalyptic 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%
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+ 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Text-Based 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%
A Kinetic Novel about a girl investigating a video tied to the death of a friend.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Surreal 13.2%, Linear 13%
𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊 Meat Girl is a lesbian visual novel about a girl searching for her mentally ill roommate in cold mountains filled with meat 𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.2%, LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Text-Based 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
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%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Surreal 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
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+ 18.2%, Narrative 15% ★, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Text-Based 11%
A 'crunchy wholesome' game about making friends as an adult.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Philosophical 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Lore-Rich 13%, Female Protagonist 12.5%
“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 22.1%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Text-Based 15.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Female Protagonist 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: LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Philosophical 14.5%, Surreal 13.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12%
“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an adventure game 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+ 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Text-Based 14.7%, Philosophical 11.8%, 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 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%
EMBERBOUND is a furry visual novel about returning home, reuniting with old friends, and promises left unfinished. Back in his hometown to handle matters concerning his family’s old house, Yunxi faces the regrets and feelings that never truly faded.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Text-Based 11%, Dialogue Heavy 9.3%
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+ 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%
Did I really save this pretty boy ten years ago...? A fresh summer youth BL visual novel about memory, promises, and mutual salvation. [clear cherry ice.] Get closer to Jiwon and Chaehyun, and see whether your bond becomes friendship—or something more.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Text-Based 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Philosophical 10.7%
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+ 22.2%, Text-Based 16.2%, Philosophical 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Visual Novel 12.2%
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+ 20.6%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%
A raw, cruel story about addiction, abuse, and recovery. A young man, bound by a vial of morphine, and a world that gives him just that, so long as there's a drop of him worth taking. It has to get worse before it gets better.
Why similar: Philosophical 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Narrative 13.1% ★, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%
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 15.8%, Text-Based 14.9%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Surreal 12.8%
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+ 22.1%, Text-Based 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
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 28.8%, Text-Based 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 8%
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 20.1%, Text-Based 17.6%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Story Rich 7.8%
Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.4%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Philosophical 10.4%
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 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12.3%
A flesh-eating dust leaves you to survive alone against hordes of Listless.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, LGBTQ+ 17.8%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%
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 18.3%, LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
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+ 21.5%, Text-Based 18.3%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
Rabies - is an atmospheric visual novel about two young men struggling to survive in a city consumed by fog and an outbreak of a mutated rabies virus. Venture out on dangerous missions, make difficult choices, and try not to lose the person you love.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 22.9%, LGBTQ+ 22.4%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Text-Based 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%
Magic and science. Past and future. But what of the present?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Text-Based 16.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Linear 11.5%
