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サウンドノベル「かまいたちの夜」シリーズ30周年を記念して、『かまいたちの夜×3』がSteamに登場! シリーズ3作目にして完結編となる本作には、『かまいたちの夜』『かまいたちの夜2』のメインストーリーも収録。 初めてシリーズを遊ぶ方でも登場人物たちの関係性や過去にあった事件を知ることができるので、安心してプレイできる。

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 58 reviews
Released: 2024-09-18
Developer: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive89% of 1,696 reviews2022
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    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 47.6%, Mystery 24.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Violent 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  2. #2 Fate/stay night REMASTERED
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,307 reviews2024
    Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 47.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.5%, Multiple Endings 17.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  3. #3 Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,634 reviews2016
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 51.9%, Mystery 40.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Singleplayer 1%

  4. #4 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 4,106 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 33.6 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Text-Based 17.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Mystery 16%

  5. #5 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 9,045 reviews2021
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

    Why similar: Text-Based 26.6%, Visual Novel 25%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.5%, Mystery 16.1%, Adventure 11.9%

  6. #6 Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 913 reviews2025
    Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Relive the four days of destiny...

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.4%, Visual Novel 30.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Text-Based 15.9%, Multiple Endings 5.7%

  7. #7 Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,457 reviews2017
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 48.7%, Mystery 36.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  8. #8 Mystery Lover:Nonexistent Memories
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 592 reviews2025
    Dev: Never Knows Best
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    《恋爱绮谭 不存在的回忆》是国产悬疑恋爱AVG《恋爱绮谭》系列第三部作品,也是系列的解谜篇。在前作《不存在的夏天》与《不存在的真相》中留下的诸多谜团,将在《恋爱绮谭 不存在的回忆》中解答,系列的故事还在继续。

    Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Mystery 25.9%, Text-Based 17.2%, Adventure 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  9. #9 The Silver Case
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,085 reviews2016
    Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

    Why similar: Text-Based 26.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.8%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Mystery 17.1%, Adventure 11.3%

  10. #10 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,224 reviews2016
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Mystery 27.6%, Violent 13.9%, Adventure 11%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  11. #11 Higurashi When They Cry Hou+
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 163 reviews2023
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 45.4%, Adventure 24.9%, Violent 18.6%, Mystery 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  12. #12 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 873 reviews2018
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Mystery 24.4%, Adventure 17.1%, Violent 13.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  13. #13 奇天烈相談ダイヤル
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 323 reviews2024
    Dev: 法螺会
    Windows · Mac

    矛盾を見つけ、相談者の悩みを解決する怪異判定アドベンチャー

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.9%, Text-Based 24.4%, Visual Novel 21%, Adventure 19%, Mystery 9.7%

  14. #14 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,330 reviews2023
    Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 62.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 63.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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    Dev: PHOSEPO
    Windows

    It is an adventure game with multiple endings. An original script written by a well-known light novelist with a total of 400,000 words. With reasoning, suspense, love, and science fiction elements, it allows players to embark on a highly immersive journey of salvation on the submarine train.

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    86% matchVery Positive98% of 399 reviews2024
    Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Dev: 非侠游戏Pub: LoveStoryProject
    Windows
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  19. #19 星影の館殺人事件
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: 法螺会
    Windows · Mac

    1935年の洋館を舞台に織り成す、レトロな雰囲気の怪異ホラーミステリーアドベンチャー

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  20. #20 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 663 reviews2019
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 91.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

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    82% matchVery Positive87% of 662 reviews2025
    Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  22. #22 CLANNAD
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,460 reviews2015
    Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 105.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 74.3%, Multiple Endings 17.9%, Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  23. #23 KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2025
    Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
    Windows

    Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!

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  24. #24 The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case The Okhotsk Disappearance ~Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine~
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  25. #25 DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2024
    Dev: IzanagiGames
    Windows

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  26. #26 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 867 reviews2016
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  27. #27 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.8 Matsuribayashi
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 753 reviews2020
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  28. #28 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
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    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  30. #30 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Rei
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    76% matchVery Positive93% of 540 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    77% matchMixed64% of 1,855 reviews2021
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    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 42,629 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2024
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    72% matchVery Positive92% of 9,101 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    72% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2024
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    67% matchVery Positive96% of 319 reviews2025
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  50. #50 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008 reviews2017
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    Why similar: Visual Novel 28.9%, Text-Based 24.6%, Mystery 18.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%

  52. #52 Kindergarten 3
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 1,676 reviews2025
    Dev: Con Man GamesPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Kindergarten 3 is the long awaited threequel to the Kindergarten series! Explore a new school with old and new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 58.8%, Adventure 21.9%, Mystery 19.3%

  53. #53 TASOKARE HOTEL Re:newal
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 79 reviews2024
    Dev: SEEC Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    一日中夕暮れに染まっている「黄昏ホテル」。そこは、生と死の狭間を彷徨う魂たちが羽を休めるために存在する場所。ある日、ホテルに迷い込んだ少女が、出会いと事件をきっかけに、自らの運命を大きく切り開くことに。生死の狭間で謎解きに挑む、世にも奇妙な異世界脱出アドベンチャーが登場!

    Why similar: Text-Based 23.8%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Multiple Endings 11.9%

  54. #54 CROSS†CHANNEL: Steam Edition
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 430 reviews2018
    Dev: MoeNovel
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    "This is the Gunjo Broadcasting Club. Is there anyone left out there?” CROSS†CHANNEL is now available to the whole world for the first time ever. Eight students relive an eternally looping week as tensions rise. Can they mend their broken friendships, or are they too far gone to salvage...?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 56.8%, Adventure 26.7%, Violent 14.5%, Singleplayer 2%

  55. #55 The Test: Final Revelation
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,370 reviews2020
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 34%, Visual Novel 26.6%, Mystery 20.5%, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  56. #56 Muv-Luv Alternative
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,575 reviews2018
    Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Violent 20.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  57. #57 SHUTEN ORDER
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 691 reviews2025
    Dev: Neilo Inc.Pub: EXNOA LLC
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    "168 remaining until the end of the world..." Humanity is approaching its end. A sudden dismemberment murder of the leader of a religious nation that advocates an apocalyptic ideology... Five adventure games are combined into one, centered around a suspenseful story full of mystery and intrigue.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 44.8%, Adventure 27.4%, Mystery 24.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  58. #58 Hashihime of the Old Book Town
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 612 reviews2019
    Dev: ADELTAPub: MangaGamer
    Windows

    Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 52.1%, Violent 17.4%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Mystery 5.5%

  59. #59 Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 133 reviews2025
    Dev: DankHeartsPub: WhisperGames
    Windows

    Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Mystery 14.1%

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