Games Like Occultus: Daughter of Darkness

The game is a BL Cthulhu-style narrative romance game. It tells the story of the protagonist struggling to survive on a cruise ship filled with strange events after losing their memory. The game's setting is modern with a Cthulhu-inspired narrative.

Why similar: Detective 17%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

Follow the red star to the Umbral Forest and unravel the mysteries within, in this gay, romantic, dark fantasy visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Romance 10%

A dark boys love / boys hate visual novel set in a 1001 Nights inspired world full of political intrigue. Yuel, once the King of Indra, is deposed by his older cousin, Tavi, during a coup and imprisoned within the palace. An uneasy relationship between them grows, and then...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.2%, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Drama 9.9%, Dark 9.7%

After losing his parents and barely escaping his burning home, Zach wakes up in the hospital where he meets Aya, the ghost of a girl. Who is she, and why can only Zach see her? Together they try to investigate Aya's past, which quickly awakens new dangers.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Drama 11.5%, Thriller 11.2%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%

Balance work, vampirism and socialising as you explore Kings Cross, Sydney during the last year of the millennium. Keep a lid on your darkest desires and be rewarded with a deeper understanding of what it means to live again. Or don’t — no one will stop you. You’re a vampire, after all.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%, Dark 9.7%

Connect with four occult enthusiasts (and possibly sell your soul) in this macabre LGBTQ+ horror visual novel/interface drama dating sim.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Supernatural 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%

A dark yuri visual novel about a quiet university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her grief. Stepping into a world she little understands, Honoka finds unexpected love, and inadvertently sets in motion a deadly series of events.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Romance 11.7%

A Boys Love visual novel set around a pulse-pounding hostage situation. Can Numata make it out of things unscathed? Every choice matters! Fully translated into English with the original Japanese voice acting intact.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Drama 14.6%, Dark 11.6%

A fantasy yuri visual novel filled with magic, fairies, and a ghost girl. When Maddie and her best friend, Tara, journey to a remote forest village to investigate rumors of the supernatural, they find a whole lot more than they bargained for.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Romance 10.1%

Veronica doesn't believe in mysticism, but the unexplained events that occur after she loses her job will make her change her mind forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.5%, Supernatural 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Drama 11.3%, Dark 9.8%

Solve crimes and steal hearts in this supernatural neon-noir romance visual novel. Featuring six different romance options, some more monstrous than others.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Supernatural 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Romance 11.3%

In Alison Fall of the Apple, you play a highly trained military veteran Michael (default name) who has been working as a cop in NYC.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Detective 20.3%, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Romance 13.1%, 2D 6%

Adrian Heart is a reclusive composer dragged into the world of the entertainment industry by his famous sister to become the new personal assistant to one of the elite talents who calls the agency home. He is none to happy about it.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.3%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Romance 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Drama 8.1%

Neve is a non-linear interactive fiction in which your decisions can completely change the course of story. Manage your team, race against time and unravel the mysteries surrounding your ship's crash in this suffocating retrofuturistic thriller that will have you hooked from the first second.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Drama 10.7%, Thriller 10.3%

Welcome to Bear Ridge Summer Camp! Jenny Lewis is an awkward high school graduate working her first job as a camp counsellor. Help her navigate an exciting summer of making new friends, and finding her first love. But be wary! Not all is as it seems...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Detective 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Romance 11.8%

Puppetmaster - Movie Viewer lets you complete your Puppetmaster collection with previous Episodes!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Drama 16.3%, Romance 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%

A Boys Love visual novel with branching plotlines and two love interests. Features beautiful CGs and sprites, and top-notch voice acting throughout the game.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Drama 8.5%

The Apple Tree is an interactive story in the genre of a visual novel. Investigate a series of murders together with police Captain Christian Tyler and try not to fall into the trap of criminals!

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Drama 12%, Thriller 11%, Romance 10.8%

A gritty, semi-kinetic visual novel about broken people and notorious gangsters, featuring six individualized routes with six different endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Detective 20.9%, LGBTQ+ 18%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Drama 8.7%

A dark fairy tale about the woods outside a small village and the monster that roams within them. Become Sage and play through to uncover the mystery when they're tossed away from everything they've ever known.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17%, LGBTQ+ 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Dark 12.1%

A murder mystery visual novel where you play a fish-out-of-water college student who must face the best and worst traits animalkind has to offer. Solve the mystery of this school as you develop close bonds, get intimate, and uncover shocking secrets with alluring, yet deeply flawed, ordinary men.

Why similar: Detective 24%, LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Drama 13.6%, Thriller 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%

A visual novel where your choices matter. Derek has a job, a beloved boyfriend, friends, and… “piranha thoughts.” Everything was perfect until his younger sister Rina returned to town.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Romance 11.9%, Choices Matter 6.8%

Death by Begonia is a surreal LGBTQ+ Southern gothic murder mystery. Follow Riley's attempts to reconnect with old childhood friends in a town haunted by annual serial murders. Will you fall in love and unlock the mysteries hidden in your friends' hearts? Or will you die trying?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.2%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Drama 11.4%, Romance 10.6%

A direct sequel to 'Cold Verdict'. Another group of people wake up in a strange abandoned location, trying to find a way out and understand why they were put there. What is the killer's endgame in all this? A short interactive story with choices.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Detective 17.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Thriller 12.4%, Dark 9.5%

A yuri horror visual novel about madness, fox girls, and forbidden love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 13.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Drama 10.4%, Romance 10.3%, Dark 9.2%

The romantic noir visual novel The Restless Sheep & The Lone Wolf returns to Kabukicho in this unhinged simul-quel. Me, Azami, and the whole ragtag gang rampage through five all-new short stories!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Romance 13%, Dark 12.2%, Thriller 11.4%

Retracing the footsteps of a mother she never knew, Lena's trying to make it as a dancer in the city. Caught in a quarrel between dance companies, dealing with love and heartbreak and the challenges of young adulthood, she must also cope with the voice in her head commenting on everything she does.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Supernatural 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 11.9%, Drama 10.1%

A short Visual Novel where a demon offers a woman a terrifying proposal: to kill the man she once loved.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Drama 13.5%, LGBTQ+ 7.6%

Your choices guide Lane through this dark drama and romance as shifting pressures form, strain, and shatter strong bonds. Found a student government, recruit members, and struggle to maintain them in the face of unexpected challenges and danger.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Dark 14.8%, Drama 13.6%, Romance 10.8%

This world is woven of strings, of fate and of hate. What do you see, detective? A horror-mystery yuri visual novel peering into the maddening darkness of love and death.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Romance 9%

A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.3%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Dark 10.6%, Romance 10.1%

Samael suffers from delusions. He feels lost until he encounters a priest one day. The priest is the only person in the world who makes him feel at peace. This, however, slowly turns into an obsession. Will Samael learn how to love properly or will he fall into a path of darkness? You decide.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Drama 12%, Dark 11.6%

A linear visual novel about five short stories, unrelated at first glance. Be prepared for mysticism, gloomy atmosphere and light psychological horror. Not recommended to play if you are experiencing depression or severe psychological state.

Why similar: Visual Novel 13.8%, Supernatural 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Dark 11.6%, Detective 11.6%

Aristocrat Evan Alford receives a mysterious invitation to the fair and comes to a small village on the outskirts of the country. The village seems strange and painfully familiar, but Evan has never been here. In addition, other guests of the fair are not as simple as it seems.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Drama 12.1%, Dark 11.8%

A linear visual novel featuring five different Ontario (Canada) youths' stories. Each story has a different art style and subject matter, and we worked closely with the storytellers to ensure their voices come through authentically. Indigenous & LGBTQ2S+ are major themes.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.7%, Visual Novel 21%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Casual 10.9%, Drama 10.4%

"The Silent Huntress" is a visual novel in the genre of a dark fairy tale with choices and different endings. Not only the development of events will depend on your choices, but also the conclusions that the main character makes about her life and the world around her.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Drama 12.4%, Romance 9.7%

Winter 1999. Kicked out of your house after being outed by your closest friend, you plan to leave your hometown. Your girlfriend, Mika, wants to see you one more time. Decide whether or not you'll stay together.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Romance 12.9%, Drama 9.1%

“Raising the blade over my dear friend, I could only curse this broken world with all my soul. Nothing to worry about... If my blade turns out to be the slower.” Shards of fate, heart and soul.

Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Drama 14.1%, Thriller 11%

Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.3%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Supernatural 13.5%, Romance 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%

Step into the world of Banishing You, a visual novel where choices shape your journey. Accept a mysterious invitation to a dream realm full of enigmatic characters and challenges. Navigate passive-aggressive comments, flirtatious strangers, and unravel a quest that could save or doom both worlds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Dark 12.1%, Drama 11.8%

Bind spirits. Weigh their pain. Each client arrives by appointment haunted, broken, or dangerous. In this gothic occult visual novel, you use protective accessories, read signs, and choose bindings that alter fate. Some seek redemption. Others hide darker truths. Your rituals may awaken the dead.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Supernatural 11.3%, Dark 11.1%, Casual 9.3%

In this twisted love story of a visual novel by CLOCKUP, an insomniac must decide whether to protect his position as a yakuza bigwig’s pet killer or the mysterious woman who can put him to sleep.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Dark 12.8%, Romance 12.5%, Thriller 11.6%

Christian Tyler is ready to investigate a new case! Uncover the mystery of the tourist town of Alkelano in our new visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Detective 17%, Casual 10.4%, Dark 9.7%

После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 12%, Thriller 7%

Deliver Us From Evil: Masquerade is a short and sweet BL visual novel. Keldran and Ace are two centuries-long friends with benefits. What starts off as a fun haunted house trip soon turns sinister and If they cannot conquer their fears, they may find themselves wandering the halls forever.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Romance 11.3%, Thriller 8.2%

Challenge four hot beauties and save the world from the attacks of sexy bosses in the new EmyLiveShow game!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Detective 16.7%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Romance 7.9%

"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: Detective 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Drama 12.1%, Romance 11%

A mysterious plot about a film student who finds herself lost in the world of the dead, the Posthumous Lands. Alongside a purple-haired woman, Coralina must decipher Human Alchemy in this retro adventure with cinematic touches!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Visual Novel 15.1%, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Drama 11.7%

The Club is a fetish visual novel with a number of puzzles. You can play the game as either a trainee mistress or a trainee maid, each of whom visit The Club and become immersed in the wonderful world of fetishism that they find there. All characters are dressed in latex, PVC or leather.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.3%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Female Protagonist 7%, Casual 6.8%

A lonely young man is guided by a silent Muse to solve the mystery behind his two Doppelganger Soulmates.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, LGBTQ+ 15%, Detective 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Supernatural 10.8%

"I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents" is a branching visual novel where your choices truly matter...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Detective 22.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Romance 13%, 2D 5.8%

A modern fantasy BL Visual Novel following a young mans journey into a hidden world of gods and magic to recover the past he's lost, and find his missing family. Alongside 3 attractive romance options, Myka Riley delves into the unknown.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Romance 13.6%, Drama 10.4%

A romantic comedy visual novel with a sci-fi tilt. If you've ever wanted to blast someone into space, this may very well be for you.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Romance 12%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

What's hidden in an ordinary toy? Is it possible to bring the dead back to life? Find answers to these questions using your wits, knowledge of the paranormal phenomena, and your special equipment – a magic camera! Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Detective 17.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Supernatural 11.3%

Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Drama 12.4%, Dark 11.8%

A horror-fantasy visual novel following the trials of a dysfunctional friend group thrust back into the wish-granting wonderland of their youth. Either they face the issues plaguing them or risk dying in horrific ways again… and again… and again.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Romance 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 11%

Take the role of a painter struggling to finish his masterpiece in this short Gothic horror visual novel about art, pain and love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Supernatural 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Dark 11%

Parallels: Year One is a visual novel that will take you on a journey through one relationship in five parallel worlds. Join Ron and Jessica on a journey to see each other from a new perspective.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.3%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Drama 7.2%, Casual 6.9%

A GxG coming-of-age visual novel. Nina sucks at choosing. But when a mysterious incident happens at the arts academy, will she muster the courage to choose–or will she let someone else decide on her behalf?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Romance 12.2%, Drama 10.7%

Байкал зовёт. Прошлое возвращается в форме теней, и Андрей должен решить - играть по чужим правилам или переписать сценарий судьбы.

Why similar: Detective 20%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Romance 11%, Dark 10.9%