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*A remastered version of this game with enhanced graphics has been released. * "Red Spider" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 105,000 words in total).

Why similar: Noir 32.5%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Crime 13.9%, Drama 13.3%, Modern 7.7%

Red Spider 3: A Heroine Never Dies is a Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間12.9時間！同人ゲームオブ・ザ・イヤーにて【主演女優部門】【熱部門】【泣き部門】【作曲部門】の4部門にノミネート！

Why similar: Noir 36.7%, Visual Novel 18%, Crime 15.3%, Drama 15.1%, Modern 4.7%

Homage to Hong Kong Noir cinema. A former assassin seeks vengeance in this hardboiled VN, scored by Yasunori Shiono (Lufia series). (Full story is free via the demo version. This paid edition supports Steam Achievements and the creators.)

Why similar: Noir 31.1%, Crime 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Drama 10.6%, Modern 9.6%

An atmospheric visual novel with puzzle elements and a nonlinear storyline.

Why similar: Noir 43.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Narration 10.4%, Adventure 7.9%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

Angels That Kill - The Final Cut is a dark, first person adventure game that tells the story of two men as they uncover the truth behind a murder that has shaken the city. Play through both sides of the story and discover the truth behind the murder.

Why similar: Noir 45.4%, Crime 20.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Multiple Endings 6.6%, Dark 6.5%

Witness to the sections of BigBoy's life sucked into a vortex of crime. Is there divine justice?This is the prologue of the story.

Why similar: Noir 35.7%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Crime 12.7%, Narration 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7.2%

A mansion drenched in heavy rain. Heirs gathered, each eyeing the family fortune. And you—who committed a murder in their midst. As a chain of killings begins, YORAM follows Irene Lindbergh, a murderer hiding her crime, as she searches for the truth buried deep within the estate.

Why similar: Noir 38.4%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Drama 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Adventure 11.5%

「４日後に、俺の心臓を撃ちぬいて殺して欲しい」 リベンジ・ハートはワガママな殺し屋ケヴィンと、心臓を狙われた少年ルカが繰り広げる一本道ノベルADVです。 ――引き金が引かれるその時まで。復讐を願う少年とそれに加担した殺し屋の４日間が始まる。

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Crime 22.3%, Modern 11.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Drama 10.4%

The Shadows of Fallen City is a reality mystery drama that tracks a violent incident caused by someone's fall, as people who have fallen with different stories gathering in a city where common sense and human relationships have fallen.

Why similar: Noir 31.6%, Crime 19.2%, Visual Novel 18%, Drama 16.9%, Text-Based 6.2%

"Red Spider2" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 200,000 words in total).

Why similar: Noir 34.7%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Crime 14.4%, Drama 10.7%, Modern 10.6%

Noir visual novel set in 1950s New York. Infiltrate a prison, build a smuggling network, and shape fates through tough choices across branching paths.

Why similar: Noir 34.8%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Drama 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Crime 8.8%

We were completely different, but back then we were both obsessed with the same thing in the same place... “The Name of the Night” is a text-based adventure game that explores the arcade music game culture of 2000 through the story of two girls' delicate emotions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Drama 20.5%, Modern 18.4%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Adventure 14%

Choose Your Story: Choices & Decisions game, Mystery visual novel adventure game

Why similar: Noir 38%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Crime 14.9%, Adventure 10.6%, 2D 4.6%

The latest in the “Red Spider” series of Hong Kong noir visual novel with full japanese voice acting, “Red Spider Anecdote: The Longest Nite” is now available with all-new graphics. The hard-boiled story of two female protagonists is set in Thailand in 2009. Play time: 2-4 hours

Why similar: Noir 33.3%, Crime 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Modern 12.7%, Dark 6.7%

You are Damien Hunt, a junior detective of the Crownston City Police Department. Together with your partner, you are to investigate criminal activities around the city.

Why similar: Noir 44.3%, Crime 21.9%, Visual Novel 20%, Adventure 11%, Indie 2.8%

A suspense ADV of mobsters in Eastern Europe. Walk around the nostalgic city and talk with fascinating characters as you uncover the identity of a terrifying poison. The game system combines elements of exploration, collecting, and visual novels.

Why similar: Noir 33.5%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Drama 13.9%, Crime 13.7%, Adventure 13.7%

God is dead. He was killed. I need to find out which of these filthy horned bastards did it. And I will dig to the truth, no matter what it costs me... A brutal visual novel in a noir style about a detective investigating the murder of a god in hell.

Why similar: Noir 39.8%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Narration 9.4%, Violent 6.5%

Juvenile/Suspense Visual Novel Heading Towards Decadence

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Crime 23.8%, Modern 18%, Drama 16.1%, Adventure 15.4%

This ported edition of Baroque Syndrome presents the visual novel depicting the events before the main Baroque story. Play as Kitsune, owner of the Baroque Shop, and experience a branching narrative shaped by your choices. Fonts, stills, animations, and UI have been remastered for smoother play.

Why similar: Noir 42.6%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Dark 7%, Violent 6.3%

紅蜘蛛外伝：暗戦(Red Spider Anecdote: Triangle) is a Hong Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間3時間！黒社会を舞台としたハードボイルドなノベルゲーム

Why similar: Noir 48.8%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Modern 16.9%, Adventure 6.3%, 2D 2.9%

A story about a guy, a girl he met, and their adventure. Freelance IT specialist Semyon meet a girl from Dagestan on the Internet. However, their relationship quickly grow over the regular chatting - he decides to help her run away from home. That is how their amazing adventure begins.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.1%, Modern 17.2%, Drama 16%, Adventure 12.2%, Narration 8.6%

"The Burial of Shortcake" is an unpredictable story. It is a new visual novel with characters which are created/designed by voice actor Nozomi Sasaki, whose "expressiveness" shines throughout her career as a performer.

Why similar: Noir 35%, Visual Novel 24.2%, Drama 20.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Text-Based 4.5%

A visual novel with mild choice-based progression. In this prologue story, follow an inquisitve college student into the depths of deceptive corporate lab: Moniker Innovation. Begin to unravel a mystery larger than the young journalist looking for answers and even this game itself.

Why similar: Noir 45.7%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Dark 8.5%, Drama 7.9%, Choices Matter 6.5%

A story of seven young workers in an electronics factory in the early 2020s.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Modern 26.2%, Drama 25.3%, Narration 13.3%, 2D 3.9%

WTC 1/Redux is the origin story of how the protagonist (that is, you !) unknowningly ends up in England. When a long forgotten mission resurfaces, your nemesis takes drastic measures to deal with it - including taking you along with her.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.8%, Drama 26.8%, Modern 14.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Violent 8.9%

Detective Norman faces one of the longest nights of his career. Alone, he searches for the missing girl, Felicia, only to discover that this case runs far deeper than he ever imagined.

Why similar: Noir 41.5%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Adventure 13%, Narration 7.8%, 2D 5%

Your journalist friend went missing while investigating weird happenings in a mysterious hotel. You are the only one who can save her and uncover the truth before it’s too late. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Noir 30.5%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Crime 14.2%, Drama 11.8%, Narration 8.8%

Lacuna: Prologue tasks you – CDI agent Neil Conrad – with investigating the murder of a high-profile victim whose death could plunge the solar system into war. Solve the first in a series of cases that lead you ever deeper into the conspiracy at the core of this captivating 2D sci-fi noir adventure.

Why similar: Noir 36.2%, Crime 17.5%, Drama 10.8%, Narration 9.7%, Multiple Endings 7%

THE MAIN POST - is a visual novel, which takes place in a USSR. You play as a military man who is being taken on a mission to a closed city in the USSR. You will have to reveal all the secrets of this place.

Why similar: Crime 19%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Modern 16.3%, Drama 15%, Dark 7.9%

Nowhere is a mystery noir adventure where seemingly trivial cases lead to shocking truths. Play as Kim Yuhan, a temporary police officer gifted with 'Absolute Memory,' and navigate between official investigations and unofficial inquiries to uncover the massive conspiracy hidden behind the crimes.

Why similar: Noir 31.6%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Drama 11.5%, Crime 10.5%, Adventure 9.2%

文字冒险游戏 《边缘项目（Living Island Project）》 即将上线！你将扮演从神秘岛屿归来的9名失踪者之一的艾萨克·里奇（浥尘），协助WPO（世界警察组织）揭露失踪背后真正的阴谋。在这场旅途中，你也试图寻找你丢失的自我；而为了达到这一目的，你又必将失去些什么……

Why similar: Modern 24.8%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Drama 18.3%, Crime 15%, Adventure 8.3%

Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.

Why similar: Noir 29.8%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Crime 15.9%, Drama 12.9%, Narration 7.8%

Faint Echo is a psychological horror visual novel with point-and-click elements. A young man named Denys moves into a cheap apartment, but soon faces disturbing paranormal events. Explore the dark building, uncover its secrets, and try to survive.

Why similar: Noir 35.5%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Drama 14.6%, Text-Based 8.6%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

―――よい後悔を。 看守のあなたは死刑囚2名のカウンセリングを任される。 死刑までの一ヶ月、彼らと語らい信頼を深めよう。 彼らの死刑を少しでも有意義なものにするためにも。 live2Dで動く面会劇ビジュアルノベル。

Why similar: Noir 48.2%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Crime 9.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8%

Awaken in a world plunged into uncertainty. You must navigate hidden truths and make crucial choices. Will you uncover the secrets of your existence? Your path will determine your fate in this journey.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Noir 18%, Drama 9.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

"KARA" is a visual novel following an ordinary high schooler whose life slowly spirals into a nightmare. Sleep deprivation, a tragic chain of events, and dark secrets will force you to question reality itself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Drama 16%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Adventure 9%, Dark 8.2%

Reformatted to 200 custom handmade pages, this Harlem Renaissance story employs the reader's mind exploring personas of race, gender, and capitalism. When Angela is prompted by society, this story explores her choices.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.8%, Drama 22.8%, Narration 17.1%, Text-Based 13.6%, Adventure 12.5%

Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.

Why similar: Noir 35.8%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Drama 14.4%, Crime 12.3%, Narration 7.9%

Step into the world of Nyx, a VTuber whose online persona begins to blur with something far more unsettling. After the Stream Went Dark is a short psychological horror visual novel exploring identity, self-perception, and the fragile boundary between performance and reality.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Drama 18.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Hand-drawn 14%, 2D 6.3%

"Stella: into the Shadow" is a dark mystical story. When Stella's friend disappears, her life transforms into a detective mystery. Working at a nightclub, forging new connections, and uncovering the city's secrets will force her to reevaluate everything: from those around her to her very self.

Why similar: Noir 25.7%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Drama 16%, Modern 9.8%, Dark 7.5%

Experience a race against time written by a former forensic investigation expert. As detective JACK, you are the last hope to rescue the US President's kidnapped daughter. With only 1% battery left on her phone, use authentic detective techniques to find her before the screen goes black.

Why similar: Noir 42.7%, Crime 17.8%, Drama 16.1%, Text-Based 8.5%, Adventure 8.2%

Crack the case with Clash!

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Noir 25%, Crime 16.2%, Drama 12.2%, Adventure 10.3%

Classic Point-and-Click Adventure Game to experience the feeling from the 80's and 90's | Tech-Noir | Pixel Art and Retro Style | Interactive visual novel

Why similar: Noir 47%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Narration 10%, Adventure 8.1%, 2D 5.7%

The heroines are left to pay for the treatment of a strange disease!? They have taken on shady jobs at night without the protagonist's knowledge…all while not knowing that it was actually a misdiagnosis.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Modern 16%, Adventure 15%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Dark 8.9%

Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Noir 34.9%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Narration 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.

Why similar: Noir 41%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Drama 13.3%, Multiple Endings 7%, Choices Matter 5.3%

A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.

Why similar: Noir 44.1%, Crime 21.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Adventure 4.8%

A gothic psychological thriller otome visual novel. A man inside the screen calls your name — as if he has been waiting for you.

Why similar: Noir 42.3%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Drama 14.2%, 2D 5.7%, Multiple Endings 4.5%

Trouble in Warsaw is a short, detective game, combining the genres of Visual Novel and Point&Click, featuring many puzzles, dialogues and related choices solidifying the plot and its finale.

Why similar: Noir 34.3%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Modern 17.4%, Adventure 14.2%, 2D 4.1%

‘This is the story of a man marked by an image from his childhood.’ An 30minute black noire game, with an deep story, 30 beautiful images and stunning backroundsound.

Why similar: Noir 48.2%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Narration 9.4%, Indie 1.3%

It follows Xiao Yu—a lonely orphan girl who, in her darkest hour, encounters a mysterious golden-haired woman. Under her tutelage, Xiao Yu awakens as a Shengren... only to be entrusted with a solemn duty: to pass judgment on fallen Shengren who have strayed from grace.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Drama 31.8%, Modern 22.6%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 1.7%

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Drama 17.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Text-Based 8.5%, Violent 8.1%

In this short but profound story, you will discover that the New Year is not only fun, but also a time for self-reflection. Immerse yourself in an emotional journey that will leave you thoughtful and perhaps with a new perspective on the meaning of this holiday.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Drama 11.5%, Modern 11.3%, Text-Based 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.6%

The first game of Sorcerer’s Records Series Season 3 is here! Check out the story of Sorcerer's Records, which is more mature than ever! This game is a standard lower window novel game for men of all ages.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Drama 30.6%, Adventure 21.6%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 1.9%

The city is a labyrinth. You always knew it, you just didn't have time to try different paths. Now, you have no choice. Did your coworker put a curse on you? Find out in this bleak horror visual novel featuring point-and-click gameplay elements.

Why similar: Noir 41.1%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Text-Based 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Choices Matter 6.2%

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Noir 33.3%, Crime 17%, Drama 13.5%, Narration 9.6%, Text-Based 6.8%

A suspense visual novel replete with life-or-death situations, puzzles and six different endings. Make your own decisions, solve riddles and reach the truth about the disappearance of the world's leading geneticist - and your best friend.

Why similar: Noir 29.7%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Drama 12%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

An original visual novel about the dark secrets of a Soviet asylum, inspired by real events. Here, you do not control the story — you watch as it slowly breaks the main character… and you along with him.

Why similar: Noir 42.3%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Text-Based 10%, Multiple Endings 6%, Choices Matter 5.3%

Love Sphere is a Adventure told from a first-person perspective. Relive the dull middle-aged man's brief encounter.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Modern 21.6%, Drama 19.2%, Adventure 17.9%, Text-Based 8%