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Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel fusing exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 320 reviews
Released: 2022-07-14
Developer: LCB Game Studio
Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 1.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 2.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 63%

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    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Conspiracy 29.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%

  57. #57 A Salem Witch Trial - Murder Mystery
    71% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Digital Bento
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    When a murdered family is discovered in 17th Century Salem, at the height of a witch hysteria, people start to suspect something supernatural to blame. An atmospheric murder mystery. Connect the evidence and see if you can deduce the secrets behind the mystery.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Horror 9%

  58. #58 • Dread Chess ✣
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: • NullTalePub: • NullTale Scape
    Windows

    ✣ Dread Chess is an original and strange narrative story-puzzle game with sandbox elements. Uncover mysteries by speaking with gods in Latin. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of madness, and reach one of many endings in an unfair game against Death that can be played ONLY ONCE...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Dark 13.1%, Horror 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Mystery 10.1%

  59. #59 Lamplight City
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 844 reviews2018
    Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

    Why similar: Noir 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Dark 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Mystery 11.7%

  60. #60 The Shadow Over Cyberspace
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 114 reviews2025
    Dev: Fiction Factory Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story.

    Why similar: Noir 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Choices Matter 12.4%

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