
Julia: a Science Journey is a narrative adventure about viruses, society, and life choices.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Emotional, Singleplayer, Casual.

Julia: a Science Journey is a narrative adventure about viruses, society, and life choices.

The Bear - A Story from the World of Gra
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.

Let Me Speak
An apprentice. A healer. A warrior. Breathe, pull, and choose your way through their stories in this dark yet comforting narrative game about healing the worlds inside us.
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.
Why similar: Philosophical 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Story Rich 10.8%, Emotional 7.8%
An apprentice. A healer. A warrior. Breathe, pull, and choose your way through their stories in this dark yet comforting narrative game about healing the worlds inside us.
Why similar: Narrative 22.9% ★, Visual Novel 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Emotional 14%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
I have some memories of saying goodbye that I don't want to forget, so I turned them into 11 minigames and backed them up in this collection.
Why similar: Narrative 27.9% ★, Philosophical 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Emotional 9.6%, Story Rich 9.5%
A choice-based visual novel game about science, division, and the false ideology of knowledge. Each and every one of your choices will determine whether the disciplines will end in unity or complete division. The key to eternal knowledge is in your hands.
Why similar: Science 21.4%, Philosophical 13.7%, Emotional 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
Explore 200+ masterpieces from the MET with Rin (music lover) and Mio (art geek). Solve 1-min puzzles to unlock artworks in chronological order. Learn art history through their emotional journey. Perfect for a "virtual trip" or pre-travel guide. Discover where sound and color become one.
Why similar: Education 24.5%, Puzzle 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Story Rich 10.4%, Adventure 8%
Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.
Why similar: Emotional 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Funny 11.2%, Story Rich 10.7%
When the Sun fell, darkness covered the world. In the snowy wasteland, the town of Svargo thrived under its faint light. But the Sun did not go out. The small Sun sleeps atop a grim lighthouse. What happens when the Sun awakens, seeking a few days of simple childhood?
Why similar: Narrative 32% ★, Visual Novel 16.7%, Emotional 11.8%, Colorful 7.2%, Cute 6.9%
Games can really show someone's personality, don't you think? By way of a simple exploration-based adventure, this data-science game analyzes your actions to estimate your personality.
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Philosophical 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Emotional 11.8%
She was created for one purpose: to make sure everyone in the world enjoys Halloween. At all costs. A short, fully-voiced horror visual novel exploring instrumental convergence.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Science 17.7%, Philosophical 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 7.6%
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 24.7%, Narrative 21.6% ★, Visual Novel 12.2%, Emotional 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
After witnessing a murder, 16-year-old skater Azar Warren seeks refuge with her estranged grandfather on his rural compound, only to suspect he may be more dangerous than her pursuers. Ashes blends graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles in a story of murder and unease.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Story Rich 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Narrative 13.8% ★
Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.
Why similar: Narrative 19.2% ★, Visual Novel 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Story Rich 10.1%
"My Life with You" is a STORY DRIVEN experience that follows the journey of a young SINGLE MOM who must BALANCE life's challenges while raising her child. An emotional journey focused on the BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD, marked by obstacles, growth, and love.
Why similar: Narrative 30.2% ★, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%, Casual 9.1%
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Why similar: Narrative 35.4% ★, Emotional 20%, Philosophical 11.2%, Story Rich 11%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.
Why similar: Narrative 22.4% ★, Philosophical 20.2%, Emotional 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
Explore a hand-drawn island and help out a rainbow of quirky characters to plan the perfect party in Shindig – a fully-voiced, feelsy, wholesome and cozy narrative adventure! You're invited!
Why similar: Narrative 28.1% ★, Emotional 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Story Rich 9.6%, Funny 8.2%
"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: Education 17.1%, Emotional 17%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Story Rich 9.8%
Ekphrasis is a 2D puzzle game where you can solve and examine a collection of artifacts. Piece together historical artworks, arrange musical notes, and decipher codes. Uncover the secrets behind the artifacts and those that curated them through a branching story.
Why similar: Science 23.4%, Philosophical 22%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 9.2%
Debate for your life against brilliant thinkers, poke holes in their arguments and cause them to freak out— or just tell them their faces are ugly. NONSENSE!
Why similar: Philosophical 26.1%, Education 19.7%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Funny 10.1%, Puzzle 9%
Award winning visual novel adventure. An epic, upbeat tale with challenging and fun puzzles, humorous storyline and quirky characters. Solve the "last secret", save your friends and maybe find true love on the way, too...
Why similar: Science 25.3%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Funny 9.1%, Puzzle 8.5%
Embark on an adventure! Explore Aetheria's floating islands, solve multiplication puzzles, and rescue mythical spirit animals. Uncover secrets and gain magical powers to defeat the Lord of Storms in this educational action-adventure game inspired by Greek mythology.
Why similar: Science 21.1%, Education 19.6%, Narrative 15.5% ★, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Puzzle 8.6%
A 'crunchy wholesome' game about making friends as an adult.
Why similar: Philosophical 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Emotional 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 9.5%
Code Romantic is a computer science puzzle visual novel wrapped in a science fiction love story.
Why similar: Science 23.1%, Education 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Emotional 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9%
The "Debating Sim" returns! Engage famous philosophers of all stripes, challenge their ideas, and change the world— or just tell everyone they smell terrible. NONSENSE!
Why similar: Education 20.7%, Philosophical 19.5%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Puzzle 9.5%, Funny 7.2%
Explore and share Stan & Jan Berenstain’s classic, "The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight", adapted from the original storybook into an interactive animated adventure!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Education 15.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Casual 10.3%
Pieces is about trying to understand yourself and who you are. You explore emotions, identify feelings and come to understand their meaning. Choose how you react, and see it shape who you become.
Why similar: Education 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Emotional 9.8%
“I’ve forgotten everything about mathematics!” Join charming characters and an engaging story as you tackle math‑based puzzles and uncover hidden secrets in this heart‑warming Super‑Mathematics puzzle novel game!
Why similar: Science 21.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Emotional 13.3%, Education 12.3%, Puzzle 8.8%
Peaches Interplanetary is a short relaxing game about growing peaches on a spaceship. Explore the ship, talk to trees, drink some tea or coffee, and help Margot prepare for her first day spreading the power of peaches throughout the stars.
Why similar: Narrative 32.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Cute 9.8%
A minimalistic intuition trainer app designed to sharpen your intuitive senses and enhance your decision-making abilities.
Why similar: Science 38.4%, Education 29.1%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Casual 7.6%
Held is a short interactive novel about a father witnessing his child’s birth and growth. Carry your child in your arms, hold their tiny hand, and support their first steps through the fleeting moments of parenthood.
Why similar: Education 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Narrative 10.4% ★, Emotional 10.4%
A psychological adventure through a dreamy landscape. Face unanswerable questions to reach the ultimate enigmas: Who are you? Who am I?
Why similar: Philosophical 21.3%, Narrative 20.1% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Emotional 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%
Help Chak Chak on a heartwarming journey of friendship, self-discovery, and finding true happiness. Play mindfulness-inspired mini-games, grow her aura, and explore a charming cozy world filled with warmth, joy, and meaningful moments.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Colorful 9.2%
A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Emotional 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Adventure 13%, Casual 10.6%
Make up for lost time with Once Again, If you could travel through time, who’s the first person you’d meet? An interactive story about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present... After meeting her, summer will never be the same again...Who is she, and what journey awaits you?
Why similar: Narrative 17.8% ★, Visual Novel 15.1%, Emotional 13.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 9.1%
A short and unconventional anthology exploring abandonment, depression, domestic abuse, and acceptance. These strange vignettes made with passion use unique mechanics to tell personal stories that linger. Perfect for players who seek sincere, bittersweet experiences.
Why similar: Narrative 27.3% ★, Philosophical 18.3%, Emotional 15.9%, Education 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.
Why similar: Education 17%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Emotional 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%
Mądra Głowa to kolekcja 27 multimedialnych gier i łamigłówek logicznych rozwijających umiejętność sprawnego myślenia i podejmowania decyzji. Jest przeznaczona dla dzieci w wieku 6-9 lat. Świeże i oryginalne pomysły gwarantują doskonałą zabawę i pełny rozwój potrzebnych zdolności.
Why similar: Science 35.2%, Education 29.2%, Funny 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Story Rich 6.9%
Originally released in 2012, Loving Life is a non-fictional auto-biographical visual novel about Zhenghua Yang (Z) and the near-fatal incident which led to the founding of Serenity Forge. This is where it all began.
Why similar: Education 16.6%, Philosophical 16.5%, Emotional 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%
Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.6%, Emotional 15%, Story Rich 10.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
A short, free visual novel about body positivity and learning to love yourself.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Emotional 19.2%, Cute 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Adventure 9%
An emotional narrative point-and-click about a daughter caring for her mother as dementia reshapes their bond. Explore heartfelt conversations, fragmented memories, and simple story-driven puzzles on a journey of caregiving and learning to let go.
Why similar: Narrative 33.9% ★, Emotional 16.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
Join Aggi and dive into a world that lies just out of sight. Customize your own cell and see it thrive in a vibrant ecosystem. Discover a wide variety of organisms like you've never seen before. And learn real science in a playful and relaxed environment.
Why similar: Science 46.5%, Education 24.7%, Cute 8.4%, Casual 8.2%, Colorful 5.7%
Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!
Why similar: Narrative 29.3% ★, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Funny 10.8%, Cute 10.5%
A visual novel with a captivating story, ultrarealistic images, top-quality animations, and multiple love interests. Dramatic, emotional journey filled with adult content and meaningful player choices that shape unique endings. Straight or lesbian romances await. Dive in and start your adventure!
Why similar: Science 22.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Emotional 12.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
A journey with your father to Lake Baikal, where a storm and an old photo album revive memories of family, loss, and reconciliation.
Why similar: Emotional 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.5%
Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.
Why similar: Narrative 24.9% ★, Emotional 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 9.1%
The Loneliest Artist Revamp will take you on a journey with Charlie as she struggles to control her anxiety due to new changes in her life. Play through special puzzles and mini games to help Charlie accept the change happening around her.
Why similar: Education 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Emotional 12%, Puzzle 9.1%
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Emotional 12.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%
A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.
Why similar: Narrative 21.9% ★, Philosophical 18.9%, Emotional 12%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Rocket of Whispers is an award-winning post-apocalyptic adventure that follows two survivors on a journey to launch a space burial for the lost souls of their desolate world. Help them search the snowy wasteland for supplies and the courage to say goodbye.
Why similar: Emotional 17.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Story Rich 11.5%
Far from Noise is a narrative set on the edge of a cliff, where two characters discuss what it means to balance between life and death.
Why similar: Narrative 25.9% ★, Philosophical 21.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Emotional 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10%
A ~1 hour short narrative game about a friendship that spans two lifetimes. Serious, funny, weird, maybe heartbreaking.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Emotional 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Story Rich 9%
Your favourite Cry Babies characters are ready to play! The Big Game is a friendly and fun adventure perfect for young players. Join Lady, Coney, Dreamy and friends in an all-new adventure as they take part in an exciting multi-stage tournament to win the fabled Golden Pacifier!
Why similar: Education 25.9%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Cute 11%, Puzzle 10.8%, Funny 9.3%
Solve quick math questions and use handy upgrades to save the world with the power of math! In Algebra Ridge, you must stop Big Cheesy from stealing the Pencil of Knowledge in this unique story-driven adventure!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Education 20.6%, Funny 11.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Cute 8.8%
“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: Narrative 24.9% ★, Philosophical 23.2%, Emotional 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
A mysterious origami letter pulls Helen from her routine, sparking a journey of self-discovery. As a violinist content creator balancing a day job, Helen faces life’s challenges while reflecting through journaling. Explore the town, meet others, and find gratitude in this cozy narrative adventure.
Why similar: Narrative 18.5% ★, Visual Novel 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Story Rich 10.9%
A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.
Why similar: Narrative 28.3% ★, Philosophical 16.7%, Emotional 13.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
A linear visual novel voice-acted by Louise Porter, Richard Browning, Krissy Koellia, and others, The Epic of Inanna is a challenging and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of life and morality.
Why similar: Science 18.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Philosophical 16%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Emotional 11.9%
Aurans is a kinetic visual novel about coming of age, learning to believe in yourself, and finding out what really matters to you. Everything is fully hand drawn, and is the first visual novel project of Pixelsplosion Studios.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Philosophical 13%, Story Rich 12.2%, Emotional 10.9%
Stranger than Fiction is a first-person puzzle adventure game where you uncover the mysterious inner workings of cosmos during the Scientific Revolution. Explore Tycho Brahe's island, find clues, and figure out which interpretations are true and which need to be let go.
Why similar: Science 29.4%, Education 16.8%, Philosophical 14.8%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 11.4%