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Games Like Magical Eyes - Red is for Anguish

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Anime, Adventure, Visual Novel, Mystery.

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Magical Eyes - Red is for Anguish is a thrilling mystery story revolving around a series of unfathomable incidents in a town.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 69 reviews
Released: 2016-03-30
Developer: Pomera Studios
Publisher: Fruitbat Factory
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 97%

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    69% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2017
    Dev: Lingtan Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…

    Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Anime 28.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 15.4%

  57. #57 KAKUSANKIBOU / 扩散希望
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 160 reviews2018
    Dev: あみそ組Pub: Pujia8 Studio
    Windows

    Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.

    Why similar: Anime 26%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Mystery 15.6%, Horror 13.9%, Adventure 12.4%

  58. #58 Hazy Mind
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 318 reviews2024
    Dev: betetiro
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Anime 25.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Horror 14%, Indie 3.5%

  59. #59 Gloomy Eyes
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 228 reviews2025
    Dev: Atlas VPub: ARTE France
    Windows

    A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

    Why similar: Mystery 68.6%, Adventure 31.4%

  60. #60 Illusion Carnival
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,466 reviews2024
    Dev: KiZ
    Windows · Mac

    A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Anime 29.7%, Cute 19.1%, Adventure 12.6%

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