- #1 Pentiment
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,748 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Why similar: Medieval 18.6%, Point & Click 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Historical 13.5%, Story Rich 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: This historical narrative game shares a similar focus on 16th-century life, artistic hand-drawn aesthetics, and meaningful player choices.
- #2 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
96% matchVery Positive88% of 12,656 reviews2021
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Choices Matter 30.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Medieval 13%, Story Rich 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply branching narrative where every choice significantly impacts the protagonist's life and the socio-political landscape of the world.
- #3 A Plague Tale: Innocence
96% matchVery Positive93% of 71,326 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Medieval 34.2%, Story Rich 24.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Historical 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a grim, medieval world, this game delivers a powerful, story-driven experience focused on survival and the bond between characters.
- #4 Yes, Your Grace
95% matchVery Positive87% of 14,150 reviews2020
Dev: Brave At NightPub: No More Robots
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.
Why similar: Medieval 32.6%, Choices Matter 28.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Historical 12.4%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: You manage a medieval kingdom through difficult choices and personal interactions, mirroring the political and social struggles found in the seed game.
- #5 The Council
94% matchVery Positive84% of 5,709 reviews2018
Dev: Big Bad WolfPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.
Why similar: Choices Matter 43.7%, Story Rich 18.2%, Adventure 12.4%, Historical 10.2%, Point & Click 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative adventure features a complex choice system where your decisions and character development directly influence the outcome of the mystery.
- #6 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
93% matchVery Positive93% of 130,397 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Why similar: Choices Matter 30.4%, Story Rich 19.9%, Point & Click 18.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, it provides the gold standard for choice-driven narrative depth and complex character-based storytelling.
- #7 The Wolf Among Us
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 40,122 reviews2013
Dev: Telltale
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.3%, Choices Matter 22.8%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Telltale-style narrative adventure that emphasizes investigation and difficult moral choices in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #8 Syberia: The World Before
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Point & Click 35.3%, Story Rich 18.2%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Historical 12.4%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration, puzzles, and a deeply emotional narrative journey.
- #9 The Banner Saga
91% matchVery Positive89% of 15,944 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Choices Matter 33.5%, Story Rich 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a somber, hand-drawn aesthetic with a tactical RPG structure where your choices dictate the survival of your caravan.
- #10 The Forgotten City
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,586 reviews2021
Dev: Modern StorytellerPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Why similar: Choices Matter 37.5%, Story Rich 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This historical mystery requires players to navigate complex social dynamics and make ethical choices to uncover the truth behind a cursed city.
- #11 The Dark Eye: Memoria
90% matchVery Positive89% of 2,511 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Story Rich 18.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Atmospheric 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional point-and-click adventure that features a strong, multi-layered story and challenging puzzles.
- #12 A Plague Tale: Requiem
87% matchVery Positive91% of 26,638 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Medieval 31.2%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Historical 14.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continuing the narrative of the first game, it deepens the emotional stakes and historical atmosphere of the medieval setting.
- #13 Blacksad: Under the Skin
89% matchVery Positive83% of 6,950 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!
Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Choices Matter 30%, Story Rich 17.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy investigation game features a branching dialogue system and a focus on character-driven storytelling.
- #14 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
86% matchVery Positive92% of 3,259 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Point & Click 45.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric point-and-click adventure focuses on folk horror and slow-burn storytelling, perfect for fans of narrative-heavy games.
- #15 The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav
88% matchVery Positive87% of 2,550 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.
Why similar: Point & Click 58%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Medieval 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This fantasy point-and-click adventure is known for its beautiful art style and engaging, character-focused plot.
- #16 Heavy Rain
85% matchVery Positive86% of 30,842 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.
Why similar: Choices Matter 47.3%, Story Rich 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Adventure 6.7%, Atmospheric 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic narrative experience where your actions and choices directly determine the fate of multiple interconnected characters.
- #17 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
86% matchVery Positive89% of 2,826 reviews2013
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Why similar: Point & Click 38.8%, Story Rich 17.2%, Historical 17.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Hand-drawn 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click adventure that captures the classic feel of investigation and puzzle-solving in a rich, historical context.
- #18 Detroit: Become Human
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,419 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Why similar: Choices Matter 53.7%, Story Rich 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Adventure 4.4%, Atmospheric 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly robust branching narrative where player choices lead to vastly different outcomes for the protagonists.
- #19 Seers Isle
84% matchVery Positive92% of 201 reviews2018
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.
Why similar: Choices Matter 20.2%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Story Rich 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A choice-heavy interactive fiction game with a beautiful art style that focuses on character relationships and survival.
- #20 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
83% matchVery Positive84% of 184,967 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
Why similar: Medieval 44.8%, Historical 13.1%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: While an RPG, its commitment to historical accuracy and grounded medieval life provides a similar immersion to the seed game.
- #21 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,468 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Point & Click 28.6%, Choices Matter 24.8%, Story Rich 20.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This detective game focuses on investigation and deduction, allowing players to make choices that affect the outcome of each case.
- #22 Forgotten Fables: Wolves on the Westwind
82% matchVery Positive89% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Ulisses Digital
Windows
Forge your own path and embark on a perilous journey on board a ship of Thorwal raiders in this epic tale set in the award-winning world of The Dark Eye RPG.
Why similar: Choices Matter 17.8%, Medieval 17%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Historical 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction game set in a rich fantasy world where your decisions shape the narrative and the fate of the characters.
- #23 Sovereign Tower
76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,646 reviews2026
Dev: WILD WITS GAMESPub: Curve Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this story-rich, Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom's destiny. If destiny doesn’t go your way, keep turning back time, uncover secrets and rewrite fate again and again.
Why similar: Medieval 22.7%, Choices Matter 19%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Point & Click 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
- #24 What Remains of Edith Finch
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 52,461 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
Why similar: Story Rich 42.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at environmental storytelling and emotional narrative delivery, making it a must-play for fans of story-rich games.
- #25 Beyond: Two Souls
79% matchVery Positive88% of 42,823 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Why similar: Choices Matter 46.7%, Story Rich 24.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Female Protagonist 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic adventure that emphasizes emotional storytelling and the impact of player choices on the protagonist's journey.
- #26 Firewatch
80% matchVery Positive91% of 99,247 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Story Rich 37.4%, Adventure 19%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Indie 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven experience that focuses on dialogue, character relationships, and a slowly unfolding mystery.
- #27 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
81% matchVery Positive81% of 3,072 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Why similar: Based On A Novel 41.4% ★, Point & Click 16.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to solve complex crimes through observation and dialogue.
- #28 Return of the Obra Dinn
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Story Rich 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Historical 15.7%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique mystery game that rewards careful observation and deduction, appealing to the investigative side of point-and-click fans.
- #29 Call of the Sea
78% matchVery Positive88% of 6,354 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Story Rich 31.3%, Adventure 18.1%, Historical 17.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused puzzle adventure set in the 1930s that emphasizes exploration and a compelling personal story.
- #30 Choice of Life: Middle Ages
77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,842 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom!
Why similar: Medieval 38.3%, Choices Matter 36.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 4.4%, Casual 4.3%
- #31 Silence
78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,758 reviews2016
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.6%, Adventure 20.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Indie 1.6%
- #32 The Banner Saga 2
77% matchVery Positive90% of 3,801 reviews2016
Dev: Stoic
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.
Why similar: Choices Matter 32.8%, Story Rich 28.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Medieval 5.7%
- #33 Crown Gambit
72% matchVery Positive95% of 453 reviews2025
Dev: WILD WITS GAMESPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!
Why similar: Medieval 17.6%, Point & Click 17.4%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.7%
- #34 Crazy Machines 3
75% matchVery Positive94% of 10,089 reviews2016
Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crazy Machines 3 is the latest, greatest, most amazing and craziest part of the series and fascinates once more with physic-based puzzles. Build your own crazy machines and share your awesomeness across the world thanks to the Steam® Workshop.
Why similar: Casual 53.8%, Singleplayer 46.2%
- #35 The Reeve
73% matchVery Positive87% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Gray Muscat
Windows · Mac
You are an Administrator serving your probationary period in a medieval town. Make decisions to affect the town's reputation, order, military and supplies. Choose wisely to deal with bandits, famines, cultists and plagues. The most difficult choices will decide the fate of your town!
Why similar: Medieval 28.8%, Choices Matter 20.8%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Story Rich 11%
- #36 Styx: Shards of Darkness
76% matchVery Positive83% of 6,969 reviews2017
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.
Why similar: Story Rich 41.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Violent 12.8%, Singleplayer 6%
- #37 AER Memories of Old
74% matchVery Positive86% of 7,716 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Why similar: Adventure 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Indie 10.7%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #38 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,040 reviews2020
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Medieval 23%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Choices Matter 17.5%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #39 Misericorde: Volume One
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 547 reviews2023
Dev: XEECEE
Windows · Linux
Misericorde: Volume One is the first part of a series of mystery visual novels set in a convent in 1482.
Why similar: Medieval 36.3%, Visual Novel 30.6%, Historical 11.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #40 The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,581 reviews2026
Dev: Schisma GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.
Why similar: Choices Matter 22.8%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Medieval 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Point & Click 11.7%
- #41 Last Day of June
74% matchVery Positive87% of 4,695 reviews2017
Dev: OvosonicoPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?
Why similar: Choices Matter 28.8%, Story Rich 23%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.9%
- #42 State of Mind
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,296 reviews2018
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future.
Why similar: Story Rich 35.9%, Adventure 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #43 The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence
72% matchVery Positive92% of 2,248 reviews2016
Dev: Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
„The Lion's Song: Episode 1 – Silence" draws the player into the life of a talented young composer, Wilma, preparing for her breakthrough concert, the defining moment of her career. Searching for inspiration she escapes from the pressure for success to the solitude of the Austrian Alps.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.6%, Choices Matter 21.4%, Story Rich 12%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Indie 9.6%
- #44 Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
71% matchVery Positive89% of 3,030 reviews2017
Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The massive sequel to the original cult classic! Plan your menu, decorate your restaurant, cook hundreds of foods, and for the first time ever - earn medals by mastering dozens of themed restaurants!
Why similar: Casual 68.9%, Singleplayer 20.5%, 2D 10.7%
- #45 The Succession of Changing Kings
65% matchVery Positive87% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: KwaKwaGames
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.
Why similar: Medieval 33.6%, Choices Matter 25.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Historical 12.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #46 Heads Will Roll: Reforged
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,689 reviews2023
Dev: 1917 StudiosPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War.
Why similar: Medieval 26.7%, Choices Matter 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Historical 13.1%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #47 Finding Paradise
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,325 reviews2017
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.7%, Story Rich 28.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Female Protagonist 5%
- #48 Pillars of Eternity
71% matchVery Positive88% of 26,090 reviews2015
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.
Why similar: Story Rich 47%, Adventure 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Choices Matter 9.2%, RPG 9.2%
- #49 Figment
70% matchVery Positive87% of 5,696 reviews2017
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Story Rich 21.1%, Adventure 19.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Indie 8.2%
- #50 11-11 Memories Retold
70% matchVery Positive86% of 2,105 reviews2018
Dev: Aardman AnimationsPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
11th November 1916, a young photographer leaves Canada to join the western front in Europe. The same day, a German technician is told that his son is missing in action. Both want to preserve their humanity and come back alive to their loved ones.
Why similar: Historical 27%, Story Rich 24.5%, Adventure 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Casual 9.3%
- #51 Windy Meadow - A Roadwarden Tale
68% matchVery Positive87% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Windy Meadow – A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Medieval 23.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #52 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,250 reviews2018
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 57.2%, Singleplayer 32.6%, 2D 10.1%
- #53 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
67% matchVery Positive90% of 17,324 reviews2018
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Why similar: Story Rich 23.6%, Choices Matter 23.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Medieval 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
- #54 Syberia
69% matchVery Positive88% of 6,819 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Adventure 19.5%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Casual 4.1%
- #55 Heaven's Vault
67% matchVery Positive84% of 2,485 reviews2019
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
Why similar: Point & Click 24%, Choices Matter 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%
- #56 Pathologic Classic HD
67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,606 reviews2015
Dev: Ice-Pick LodgePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped.
Why similar: Story Rich 32.5%, Choices Matter 22.8%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Adventure 7%
- #57 The Last Winter Knight
60% matchVery Positive99% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: ENDYSIS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haunt a suit of armour. Explore an abandoned castle. Recover your memories... and bring the ghosts of the past to rest in this melancholy visual novel about love, family and regret.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Medieval 21.4%, Point & Click 20.8%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #58 Beholder
66% matchVery Positive92% of 31,023 reviews2016
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
Why similar: Choices Matter 28.8%, Point & Click 26.2%, Story Rich 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%
