Games Like Kraken Academy!!

Welcome to Kindergarten! Have fun trying to learn and share...and not die. That's important too. In a school that's just not quite right, it's important to be friendly...and take out those that aren't.

Why similar: Dark Humor 30.6%, Dark Comedy 23.2%, Funny 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Story Rich 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the dark, satirical humor of a school setting where everything is slightly wrong.

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a hilarious point-and-click adventure in which you stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks!

Why similar: Time Travel 46.3% ★, Comedy 16.7%, Funny 11.1%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into time-travel tropes and witty dialogue.

When an occult German WW2 division releases an ancient curse upon the world, a supernatural problem is going to require a supernatural solution. Take control of two playable heroes as they embark on a comedic, alternate-history adventure with a truly original story (99.9999% guaranteed).

Why similar: Dark Humor 34.2%, Comedy 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 9.5%, Funny 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar pixel-art aesthetic combined with a bizarre, humorous adventure narrative.

A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As “The Big Event" draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit... before it's too late.

Why similar: Funny 29.8%, Comedy 26.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Cute 14.8%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, experimental adventure shares the same offbeat, fever-dream energy found in Kraken Academy.

McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem.

Why similar: Funny 27.9%, Comedy 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, absurdly funny pixel-art game that thrives on chaotic, bite-sized puzzle scenarios.

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds.

Why similar: Time Travel 44.1% ★, Comedy 15.7%, Funny 15.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features intricate time-manipulation puzzles wrapped in a colorful, story-rich adventure.

Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.

Why similar: Time Travel 48.1% ★, Story Rich 13.6%, RPG 10.8%, Stylized 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A time-loop RPG that balances deep emotional storytelling with quirky, character-driven humor.

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.

Why similar: Time Travel 37.1% ★, Comedy 21.8%, Funny 10.6%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, comedy-focused adventure that makes extensive use of time-travel mechanics.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Funny 30.5%, Comedy 25.6%, Cute 15.3%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, stylish, and character-rich point-and-click game that feels just as eccentric as the seed title.

"Otaku's Adventure" is a different kind of AVG.The story tells of an Otaku who has been single for many years and thirst for love. While he inadvertently embarks on a fantastic journey, he eventually wins girls' love. The game combines storytelling with alternative TAKAGISM, and mini-games.

Why similar: Funny 23.5%, Dating Sim 20.3%, Anime 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Comedy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, multi-ending adventure that embraces anime tropes and absurd situations.

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: Dark Comedy 24.4%, Dark Humor 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Comedy 11.5%, Funny 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the dark, puzzle-heavy school comedy tradition with a focus on bizarre student interactions.

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Why similar: Comedy 31.7%, Funny 24.9%, RPG 14.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterclass in dry, dark comedy within an RPG framework that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Embark on a quest of epic importance in Pesterquest, a grimsical episodic visual novel adventure set in the darkly funny Homestuck / Hiveswap universe, created by American author and artist Andrew Hussie.

Why similar: Time Travel 41.5% ★, Comedy 13.9%, RPG 11.1%, Funny 10.6%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that leans into surreal humor and character-focused storytelling.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Story Rich 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Cute 14.5%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative experience that prioritizes character connection and surreal world-building.

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again...

Why similar: Time Travel 71.8% ★, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 8.8%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique time-loop mystery game that uses a vibrant art style to mask its darker, more complex narrative themes.

In this short comedy visual novel, you're an unpopular transfer student who begins a new life at a Japanese high school. You quickly get drafted into the school's most secret after-school club... but could it be that the seemingly innocent members of the Murder Club are hiding a dark secret?!

Why similar: Dark Comedy 22.4%, Dark Humor 18.9%, Time Travel 15% ★, Comedy 12.1%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores high school drama through a lens of dark humor and branching choices.

Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.

Why similar: Comedy 23.2%, Funny 20.1%, 1990's 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that prioritizes humor and a distinct, colorful pixel-art style.

Explore a colorful underwater world and help a pink dolphin find the perfect date for Valentine's day!

Why similar: Comedy 16.8%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Anime 12.9%, 1990's 12.3%, Stylized 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired visual novel that shares the aquatic, comedic, and romantic themes of the seed game.

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Why similar: Funny 23.3%, Story Rich 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Indie 14.7%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: A genre-bending meta-adventure that shares the same unpredictable and humorous storytelling style.

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Why similar: Dark Humor 36.7%, Comedy 22.3%, Anime 13.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game set in a school that captures the anime-inspired aesthetic and social dynamics.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Dark Humor 35.9%, Funny 16.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Stylized 11.4%, Exploration 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the lives of quirky characters in a small town with a strong emphasis on narrative and indie charm.

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Funny 26%, Comedy 20.6%, Story Rich 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, RPG 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven RPG that maintains a high level of humor and surreal world-building throughout.

Ever wonder what the little sisters of famous idols get up to in their free time? Get ready for an adventure full of headpats and wish-driven insanity! Discover 12+ endings in this visual novel that pushes the genre beyond its limits.

Why similar: Funny 23%, Dark Humor 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Anime 13.4%, Cute 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, funny interactive fiction game that emphasizes player choice and whimsical storytelling.

At long last, the works of H.P. Lovecraft meet the medium of RPG in a spectacle of light and sound befitting an old western. Only this is set in New England. Meet interesting people! See astounding wonders! Enslave humanity! Go on one date side quest in a game subtitled a dating simulator!

Why similar: Comedy 34.5%, Funny 27.3%, RPG 12%, Cute 11.9%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused visual novel that plays with Lovecraftian themes in a ridiculous, self-aware way.

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

Why similar: Comedy 55.2%, RPG 16.6%, Funny 10.3%, Indie 5.7%, Dark Humor 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A parody-heavy RPG that turns Lovecraftian horror into a lighthearted, comedic adventure.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: 1990's 42.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Funny 17.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, nostalgic, and deeply funny simulation of a bizarre version of the early internet.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Funny 21.5%, Comedy 17.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for quirky, funny, and emotionally resonant indie RPGs that subvert player expectations.

Build your team of Squid heroes for epic turn-based battles against corrupted crabs and shrimps! Steev and the rest of the Squids are in danger! An infectious ooze is corrupting their world, and this band of unlikely heroes needs to fight back to save their kingdom.

Why similar: Comedy 21.2%, Funny 20.4%, RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, indie tactical adventure that features a unique cast and lighthearted tone.

Live out your school days as you navigate the rocky world of game development! Can you make an amazing game, or will something get in the way?

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.7%, Funny 19%, Comedy 14.4%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 10.1%

Enroll in the Ancient Magic Academy and become a Great Mage in this charming dungeon-crawling RPG!

Why similar: Anime 29.1%, Comedy 21.8%, RPG 18.5%, Funny 13.5%, Cute 10.4%

A campus simulation game full of tons of surprising interactive gameplay elements along the way.

Why similar: Dating Sim 31.1%, Funny 15.5%, Anime 14.5%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 10.7%

Depart on a life-changing turn-based adventure to save the President!

Why similar: Comedy 27.2%, Funny 21.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, RPG 10.4%

Natsumi meets classmates and teachers with unique personalities at the start of the semester, can she get used to school life from now on?

Why similar: Funny 30.1%, RPG 24.8%, Anime 15.4%, Casual 10.6%, Exploration 8.6%

Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!

Why similar: RPG 16%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Funny 14.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie adventure that focuses on exploring a strange world filled with quirky creatures.

OPPAI Succubus Academy is a VISUAL NOVEL set in Faren'ch Deshka Girls' Academy. Its students may excel in bust size, but their ero ranking has the academy on the verge of closure. It's up to Suguru and his Book of Sexy Magic to get all the succubi, teach them his ero ways, and save the day!

Why similar: Anime 29.7%, Dating Sim 23.9%, Funny 14.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Cute 10%

In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.

Why similar: Time Travel 24.1% ★, 1990's 20.2%, Comedy 19.6%, Funny 14.3%, Adventure 6.6%

Make your dream school in this management simulation game! School got you down?

Why similar: Dating Sim 37.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Cute 14.5%, Comedy 12.1%, Adventure 5.3%

Embark on a journey of several can-be-seen-everywhere ordinary students from the "Breakfast High School" saving the world, in this simple traditional turn-based RPG that makes no sense at all.

Why similar: Comedy 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Anime 8.7%

Those who skip Galgames are mere corporate drones; those who play are the true masters of wealth and power. That's just the way of the world! As an ordinary boy, wager your wildest fetishes and your dignity to reach the summit: Become the 'GALGAME GOD'!

Why similar: Dark Humor 37.8%, Anime 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

"イカスミ"でポーションをつくる！？怪しいポーション屋さんのイカ『スミミ』と共に、個性豊かな人外キャラクター達にポーションを売るアドベンチャーゲーム！

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Comedy 19.8%, Anime 16.4%, Cute 13.6%, Adventure 11.7%

“If you don't tie the knot with the person of your dreams within the next year, you'll be in big trouble.” So forewarns Urara, the self-proclaimed Goddess of Matchmaking... kicking off a rowdy rom-com adventure!

Why similar: Dating Sim 36.2%, Comedy 33.7%, Cute 13.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, 2D 2.9%

You're invited to the elite academy for magical girls! Will you take the opportunity to make new friends? Learn magic? Or... Will you try to date a cute magical girl?

Why similar: Dating Sim 30.3%, Anime 30%, Adventure 9.7%, Cute 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Take back your identity in Muffles’ Life Sentence- a darkly quirky RPG set in a prison where inmates are remade to match their crimes.

Why similar: Dark Humor 24.1%, Dark Comedy 22.5%, Funny 11.2%, Comedy 8%, Story Rich 6.9%

Be ready for the nerdiest adventure of your life! Journey with four everyday friends into this turn based hilarious jrpg filled with parodies and cameos! Explore a huge fantasy world full of secrets, monsters, dungeons and preposterous villains! Nerds are storming fantasy and it's awesome!

Why similar: Comedy 35.3%, RPG 30.7%, Indie 10.4%, Funny 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Extreme Life-and-Death Massage! Enjoy magician's look of agony and cure embarrassing ailments! From hemorrhoids that cause earthquakes to rhinitis that make huge explosion...nothing too fancy that you can't handle. However, if your skills fall short, these powerful, unclothed magicians may kill you.

Why similar: Dark Humor 25%, Dark Comedy 21.3%, Anime 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Funny 10%

Get reincarnated into a fantasy world, take on the role of the protagonist Takumi, and use your magic to get all the girls! Clear various quests to progress the main story of this gorgeous FANTASY VISUAL NOVEL, and capture the attractive heroines' hearts along the way!

Why similar: Anime 26.3%, Funny 15.8%, Comedy 15.5%, Dating Sim 10.4%, Story Rich 10%

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Why similar: RPG 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Comedy 14.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Funny 11.1%

Forge your own story and explore the world of Athens in Athenian Rhapsody, a souls-like platonic dating simulator with cooking-mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics... and by that I mean it's a choose-your-own-adventure action RPG with the ability to trade ENTIRE PLAYTHROUGHS between friends!!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Dating Sim 21.1%, Funny 15.9%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 9.9%

This romantic visual novel has you joining a financially struggling all-girls' private school as one student's example case for gender integration. The two of you try to prove that going co-ed could save the school, while the story explores themes of traditions, change, family, and relationships.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.2%, Anime 15.4%, Comedy 15.3%, Funny 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%

It's sure to bring a smile to everyone's face! In the big city of the human world, a group of monstrous girls go about their daily lives in a serious, anything-goes, slapstick frenzy!

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.5%, Comedy 15%, Anime 12.8%, Funny 12.4%, Adventure 11.1%

An RPG that turns BAD ENDING from the prequel into GOOD ENDING! Follow the steps of Nobi and his classmates from Breakfast High School as they find themselves on another bizarre adventure after the prequel Bakahazard Series!

Why similar: Comedy 30.8%, RPG 24.3%, Anime 13.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Giant monster mayhem! The evil Dr. Cube has used a forbidden weapon to tear apart time and space. It's up to the Kaiju Big Battel Heroes to travel through time and set things right! A turn-based RPG from the makers of C. Kane.

Why similar: Time Travel 38.9% ★, Funny 13.8%, Comedy 11.4%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

A magical girl visual novel about giving middle-schoolers way too much power. Make (bad) choices, fight unexpected enemies, and maybe learn a lesson or two...

Why similar: Dark Humor 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Funny 13%, Comedy 11.9%, Anime 9.7%

Follow in the Legendary Hero's footsteps in a traditional, turn-based JRPG. Gather companions, explore the world, and ascend the throne!

Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Anime 13.6%, Exploration 12.9%, Cute 12.2%

It's time for a Visual Novel Quest with a twist! Join Kazuma, a reincarnated adventurer, and spend turbulent days with his unfortunate party members. Prepare for waifus, dress-up and resource management and get ready for an Isekai comedy that’s out of this world!

Why similar: Comedy 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Anime 16.2%, Funny 15.8%, Story Rich 8.5%

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Comedy 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Funny 14.7%, 1990's 13.3%, Adventure 12.7%

Live the day-to-day of a magic school student! Whimel Academy is a cozy magic school simulation game. Manage your time and balance between studying magic, part-time jobs, and befriending (or romance) classmates in this wholesome and enchanting world!

Why similar: Dating Sim 49.5%, Story Rich 22.3%, Cute 11.3%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 6%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: Funny 23%, Story Rich 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, RPG 13.5%, Exploration 11.4%

Henry Heimlich, a shark dragon lifesaver suddenly received a ticket to Dragon Island, the famous resort. Follow Henry to the island, and create some unique memory on the long shore with 6 other dragons!

Why similar: Dark Comedy 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Comedy 14.4%, Funny 11.5%, Anime 11.5%