
Of Roots and Gears is a dialogue-based RPG in an aetherpunk setting. Explore the world where nature and technology are charged with magic. Make choices, find friends and enemies. Make your own path!
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Of Roots and Gears is a dialogue-based RPG in an aetherpunk setting. Explore the world where nature and technology are charged with magic. Make choices, find friends and enemies. Make your own path!

Morningtide Motel
Your motel is busy for the first time in years. Antsy city-folk and dispossessed teens flood your rooms, and you can barely keep up. Now, after a week of all-nighters spent managing reservations, room service requests, and Yup! reviews, you begin to wonder… could you even fall asleep if you tried?

A talk beneath the tree
Can a Mage live free, when Magic can only come from Demons? Sylvain thinks so, but when he flees the Alchemical Institute, his old friend Celeste stops him, afraid for his life. One conversation will set the course of their lives. Guide them through it. 27 endings: each a kinetic short story.
Your motel is busy for the first time in years. Antsy city-folk and dispossessed teens flood your rooms, and you can barely keep up. Now, after a week of all-nighters spent managing reservations, room service requests, and Yup! reviews, you begin to wonder… could you even fall asleep if you tried?
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Point & Click 13.3%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
Can a Mage live free, when Magic can only come from Demons? Sylvain thinks so, but when he flees the Alchemical Institute, his old friend Celeste stops him, afraid for his life. One conversation will set the course of their lives. Guide them through it. 27 endings: each a kinetic short story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Lore-Rich 20.4%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
Annoy this guys time in this comedic piece of interactive fiction.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32%, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Point & Click 14.3%, Choices Matter 7.1%
Deep Copy is a top down point-and-click literary adventure set in a hand-painted science fiction world. Awakened with no memory, you must solve puzzles and navigate a branching story to piece together the dense, interconnected mystery at the heart of the lab.
Why similar: Nonlinear 19.2%, Point & Click 16.1%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%
This is a train to 21C, via 19C. Passengers will require a valid click to use this service. Passengers are advised that this train consists of 9 cars, divided by each era. Please mind the fire. This train is ready to depart, please stand clear of the fire.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Point & Click 19.6%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Hand-drawn 13%
A short narrative about a trip with friends over the weekend. Decide what River does during the trip. Help your friends, explore the place, or just enjoy the scenery.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Dialogue Heavy 20.7%, Point & Click 17.9%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Nature 8.7%
A short narrative experience where you solve simple puzzles and explore a world where emotions become interaction. Build a kite, connect constellations, and face a storm born from your own anger.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Lore-Rich 24.1%, Point & Click 20.6%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Story Rich 5.8%
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Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.2%, Point & Click 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16.8%, Magic 10%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
Welcome to the Kabaret - where monsters from Southeast Asian myths and folklores dwell. Perform tea ceremonies, play traditional games, and question your humanity.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Point & Click 17.1%, Choices Matter 10%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
Lone Pine is a single-player, 2D adventure set in the fictional Lone Pine National Park. You play as Izzie, who has come to Lone Pine to try to photograph some of its mysterious, undiscovered 'cryptids'.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.5%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Nature 12.4%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
Your words shape the adventure. Omea is a revolutionary AI-powered narrative game where your personal Game Master responds to everything you write. No menus, no limits. Just type and forge your own legend across fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and beyond.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.5%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Nonlinear 12.2%, RPG 11.8%
A hand-illustrated visual mystery adventure that can be beaten in one sitting.
Why similar: Nonlinear 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Dialogue Heavy 18.9%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%
It's time to make a name for yourself in the big city. In this first half of a two-part epic, can you unravel the mysteries of Lux, City of Secrets?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Lore-Rich 24.7%, RPG 14.6%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Magic 6.9%
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Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.1%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Nonlinear 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.8%
Classic first-person point-and-click adventure game set in contemporary Prague. As a programmer and treasure hunter, you embark on a long journey to uncover the secrets of the infamous Executioner. Your task will be complicated by a sect of fanatic cultists and your own unexplained heritage.
Why similar: Nonlinear 24.7%, Point & Click 22.7%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Story Rich 8.4%
Atmospheric fantasy 2D-RPG. In a world where everything has a Plot, Fate, and a Name. Your role is to save Fate. To find that Name that was erased from reality.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Hand-drawn 14%, Choices Matter 6.7%
The Brothers is a classically styled 2D JRPG featuring Octopath Traveller inspired combat, with modern features you can't live without: Auto saving, quest logs, a built in encyclopaedia and a digital manual just scratch the surface.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.6%, Dialogue Heavy 20.4%, Nonlinear 19.2%, RPG 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%
A story-rich single-player AVG RPG. Features a 2-hour main storyline with multiple branching narratives, encompassing political intrigue, demon clan wars, and emotional entanglements. confront the apocalyptic crisis of the demon clan's resurgence.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.8%, Lore-Rich 27%, Dialogue Heavy 25.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
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Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Nonlinear 20.5%, Lore-Rich 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.7%, Choices Matter 9.9%
Birb Café is a coffee-making visual novel about a cute bird helping adventurers on their quests. Your choices matter!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Lore-Rich 21.1%, Dialogue Heavy 18.4%, Nonlinear 16.3%, Choices Matter 8.3%
Cryptadia Village is a 2D RPG where you follow quests to save a village from dark spirits. Explore an interactive world filled with puzzles and side quests, engage with villagers, and uncover the mysteries of a cozy, magical land full of adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, RPG 10.4%, Magic 9.8%
A cozy tea-making game set in a post-colonial fantasy world. As a herbalist’s apprentice, serve magic elemental teas to influence a colourful cast of characters. Connect with your estranged home, discover your gifts, and find your place in a fractured, healing world.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Point & Click 15.9%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Nature 10.5%
Discover the mysterious city of Upper Morkezela, where gods go to die. As an apprentice to the priest of the fungal cult, your task will be to discover what lies behind the mysterious distress signal sent from the city.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Point & Click 18.4%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Choices Matter 7.3%
Embark on a magical adventure through a spiritual world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.4%, Lore-Rich 20.7%, RPG 18.3%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Magic 6.7%
Roleplaying set in a dystopian universe inspired by early twentieth-century wars and Ukrainian folklore. You are Orest, and you might be the last hope of your occupied land. Establish the truths about the world getting drained of its energy, meet captivating characters, and make your land free.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Point & Click 15.7%, Choices Matter 11.5%, RPG 10.4%
A TRPG × Visual Novel led by the roll of the dice. You arrive at Seiria Magic Academy just one week before the centennial 'Violet Eclipse.' Immerse yourself in campus life, romance seven heroines, and uncover the world's hidden secrets. Your choices alone will reshape the fate of this world.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.5%, Lore-Rich 23.8%, Nonlinear 20.4%, Magic 7.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
An enchanted library - once bustling with life - now swirls with dangerous magic that is weakening barriers between worlds, causing some strange things to happen. Travel to the worlds within the pages to help the eccentric yet lovable librarian restore the library to its former glory.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30%, Lore-Rich 20.4%, Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Magic 5.9%
A story-rich, psychological-horror adventure game. Play as an urban witch with psychic abilities and delve into the mysteries of a world inspired by the work of Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Point & Click 18.5%, Dialogue Heavy 17.3%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
Chrongrid is an AI-driven narrative experience. Inside an author's story blueprint, you make your own choices and the world responds in its own way — every choice echoes, no two journeys alike. Built-in blueprints are the start; play others' stories or write your own, in any language.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24%, Lore-Rich 22%, Nonlinear 18%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Choices Matter 8.8%
Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Point & Click 22.3%, Nonlinear 16.2%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Choices Matter 8.6%
How do you become a true magician? Find out in True Magician, an interactive text adventure with RPG elements. Travel through the kingdom with your teacher, learn the art of magic, fight enemies and make friends. And remember, the world is not what it seems!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Nonlinear 17.9%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Magic 9.3%, RPG 7.4%
Stir up a fresh take on iconic Disney Villains in this rich visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.1%, Point & Click 30.5%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Fantasy 8.1%, 2D 7.3%
A classic point-and-click puzzle adventure with RPG elements. A skilled rogue takes on a Guild mission and is drawn into trouble and conspiracy. Explore, combine items, deduce clues, and fight through a charming hand-drawn fantasy full of humor, surprises, and heart.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Point & Click 17%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, RPG 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%
After experiencing a devastating event, three young siblings find themselves at the center of a struggle between two civilizations that could spell disaster on a global scale. A sacrifice must be made — one that will reshape the entire story and events that unfold. Who will you choose to sacrifice?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Magic 13.3%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.5%
Wake up in a cabin. Your friend says you’ll be moving out soon—only fifteen days before the lease ends. Improve yourself, or just enjoy life.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32%, Point & Click 23.1%, RPG 14.2%, Magic 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.1%
Can you find what you're looking for? Or are you at the mercy of Tisik and her followers? Your words matter in this short game of dialogue.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 28.4%, Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Dialogue Heavy 20.3%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Choices Matter 6.4%
"イカスミ"でポーションをつくる!?怪しいポーション屋さんのイカ『スミミ』と共に、個性豊かな人外キャラクター達にポーションを売るアドベンチャーゲーム!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Point & Click 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15%, Fantasy 8.1%
In this narrative-driven sci-fi mystery, investigate across space and time to uncover clues and unravel the secrets of a star system that has disappeared, and the man trying to find it.
Why similar: Nonlinear 20.8%, Point & Click 18.4%, Lore-Rich 17.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come?
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 36%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Lore-Rich 18.4%, Point & Click 16.6%, Story Rich 5.1%
A tragic mistery, from Apulia with love.
Why similar: Nonlinear 29.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Point & Click 12.4%, Story Rich 10%
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Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
《禁忌》是一款关于表里世界、梦境与现实的悬疑恐怖剧情游戏。 故事围绕中学生徐灿的视角,讲述春游校车事故之后,徐灿意外觉醒某种诡异的感知能力,与神秘少女岳灵药一起重返废弃矿镇调查真相的同时,逐渐寻回被遗忘的记忆……
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.3%, RPG 21.6%, Nonlinear 21%, Adventure 7%, Story Rich 6.9%
An urban fantasy 2D point & click adventure set in Taipei, where the supernatural lurks beneath reality. You play as a paranormal investigator with abilities of her own. Unravel a brutal case of human sacrifice, piece together the clues, interview witnesses and try to keep your head—literally.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Point & Click 22.3%, Dialogue Heavy 19.7%, Choices Matter 9%, Hand-drawn 5.8%
Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this story-rich, Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom's destiny. If destiny doesn’t go your way, keep turning back time, uncover secrets and rewrite fate again and again.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.7%, Point & Click 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.3%
A point-and-click visual novel. You’re thrust into a mysterious dungeon, where your mission is to traverse it and find love amongst its inhabitants. Explore, survive and interact with characters.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Point & Click 17.3%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Choices Matter 10.1%
Picking up right where you left off in part one, the city and school are still in shock from the mysterious attacks, and the question on everyone's mind is...who was behind them, and why?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.2%, Lore-Rich 26.7%, RPG 16.9%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
In a land of old tales and great heroes, the youngest son finally gets his turn. Join Jánoska and the Fox on a magical adventure inspired by Hungarian folktales where you explore cosy villages, enchanted woods, and face the Three Trials in your quest for half a kingdom (and maybe a princess).
Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Magic 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.6%
A visual novel in the setting of Slavic folklore in which you will walk through the forest at night when the line between the world of the living and the dead is thinner than ever. Look carefully at your feet and, perhaps, you will see the dawn.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Point & Click 18.5%, RPG 9.5%, Hand-drawn 9.3%
Meet Fade, the main character of this action RPG, who is painfully aware that you are controlling her. How will you act when faced with the temptations of absolute power over someone so vulnerable — all while on a mission to save a revolution-torn realm from an unnatural disaster?
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 36.2%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, RPG 11%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Story Rich 9.6%
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Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Lore-Rich 20.3%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Nature 12.4%, 2D 7.4%
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Why similar: Lore-Rich 26.8%, Nonlinear 18.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16.2%, Choices Matter 12.8%, RPG 12%
Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Point & Click 18.1%, Nonlinear 18%, Magic 12.1%, Choices Matter 8.7%
《頭七》(头七怪谈)是一款中式民俗恐怖解谜游戏。作为刚入职西封杂志社的成员,你需要根据主编的要求,整合“頭七”论坛中民间灵异故事贴之间的关联,并在必要时与同伴实地探索,以揭开帖子后隐藏的秘密。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Lore-Rich 22.8%, Point & Click 14.9%, RPG 10%, Story Rich 7.2%
Flora and Sauna is an 18+ visual novel set at a spa with some unique services. Explore the spa and meet a fun cast of interesting characters! Help them out, and they'll be sure to reward you in their own special ways~
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Nonlinear 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16.8%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Magic 10.9%
Locked away at home, time slows to a crawl. Enjoy our gift to you, this delightful adventure with an unforgettable soundtrack by Brazilian artists.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Point & Click 23.9%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 8.6%
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Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.8%, Lore-Rich 22.4%, RPG 15.9%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Story Rich 7.2%
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Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Dialogue Heavy 20.2%, Point & Click 19.3%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
你将观测一段虚构的故事,通过选项的干涉决定被观测者的命运。你将观测的对象是一个迷茫、执拗,有着孩童的天真与暴虐的女孩,你开始观测的时刻,她失去了自己生命中最重要的人,面临决定未来的诸多抉择。你的每一次干涉,都会将她的故事导向截然不同的方向。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Nonlinear 21.4%, Lore-Rich 18.3%, RPG 12.7%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
Duel wizards, cast spells, find true love, and keep your academic scholarship, all while investigating the mysterious disappearances plaguing your campus!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33%, RPG 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Magic 11.9%, Choices Matter 7.8%