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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Adventure.

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Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 531 reviews
Released: 2023-08-24
Developer: Eyeguys
Publisher: Santa Ragione
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

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    The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.4%, Surreal 17.8%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Choices Matter 13%, Multiple Endings 12.8%

  59. #59 SkullX: Aibohphobia
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: SkullX
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You were hired to extract a bioengineer. Now your team is cut off, your comms are dead, and you're surrounded by something wearing human skin. Hold the line, make the calls, and survive the night in this choice-driven visual novel with turn-based combat.

    Why similar: Comic Book 24.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Choices Matter 8%

  60. #60 Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 171 reviews2025
    Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
    Windows

    “Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Anime 17.3%, Horror 12.6%, Drama 11.6%, Dark 8.1%

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