
A horror mystery visual novel where a boy and a girl undergo a strange ritual in a remote mountain village. As eerie phenomena creep into their daily lives, they begin to uncover unsettling truths. Your choices shape how the story unfolds.
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A horror mystery visual novel where a boy and a girl undergo a strange ritual in a remote mountain village. As eerie phenomena creep into their daily lives, they begin to uncover unsettling truths. Your choices shape how the story unfolds.

The Dreary Portent: The Window in the Painting
Lana and Shawn learn that their new home might have been a bargain for a reason. A spooky old estate, priced at a discount and filled with antiques. Anyone would jump at the chance to buy it… but, then, why has it been empty for so long?

Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo
Discover the mysteries of Gensokyo through the lens of Shin, a photographer from the outside world. In this immersive visual novel, join forces with the shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei to unravel the truth behind this incident and stop the enigmatic Kurohana.
Lana and Shawn learn that their new home might have been a bargain for a reason. A spooky old estate, priced at a discount and filled with antiques. Anyone would jump at the chance to buy it… but, then, why has it been empty for so long?
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.6%, Supernatural 21.4%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 8.4%
Discover the mysteries of Gensokyo through the lens of Shin, a photographer from the outside world. In this immersive visual novel, join forces with the shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei to unravel the truth behind this incident and stop the enigmatic Kurohana.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 16.9%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 8.4%
Join KK and his gang of supernatural detectives as they investigate a strange disappearance, only to stumble upon something more sinister. Build relationships with your team and piece together their stories.
Why similar: Supernatural 29.6%, Visual Novel 26.1%, Mystery 18%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 5.6%
Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa family, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-adventure game. This is all about family. Tale of Jurnal Risa, as recounted to me by Risa herself.
Why similar: Supernatural 18.1%, Lore-Rich 18%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%
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Why similar: Supernatural 20.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 33%, Lore-Rich 33%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Casual 4.3%
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Why similar: Supernatural 19%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Story Rich 7.6%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Mystery 22.6%, Text-Based 14.8%, Adventure 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%
In April, when cherry blossoms flutter through the air, a gruesome discovery is made—a blood-soaked corpse in a quiet town.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Supernatural 9.8%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Supernatural 11.4%, Casual 11.1%, Mystery 8.4%
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Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Text-Based 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Supernatural 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Mystery 12.2%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Lore-Rich 20.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Text-Based 9%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
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Why similar: Supernatural 31.2%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Mystery 20.2%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 8.6%
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Why similar: Mystery 15.2%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Supernatural 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
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Why similar: Supernatural 31%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Mystery 19.5%, Text-Based 13.9%, Casual 6.9%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Supernatural 19%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 10.5%
Evil Spirits is a nonlinear psychological horror visual novel inspired by Slavic folklore. Uncover the secrets of a forgotten village, trust no one, and remember: true evil sometimes hides not in the shadows of a hut, but in the darkness of the human soul.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.4%, Supernatural 17.2%, Mystery 12%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Story Rich 8.6%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Mystery 23.3%, Adventure 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 11.3%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Mystery 17%, Supernatural 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Text-Based 7.9%
Chat with a virtual friend from a cancelled mobile game! Ask questions, start arguments, and find the right responses to progress the story. Can you solve the horrific mystery hidden beneath the surface?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 9%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Supernatural 14.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Mystery 9%, Casual 8.9%
What if the choices you make during your investigation awaken ancient beings older than existence itself. Explore the official Choose Cthulhu gamebook adaptation, every decision you take seals the fate of mankind. Will the creeping madness consume you as you uncover the darkest secrets?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18%, Supernatural 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
This is an adventure novel of suspense and horror in which the story diverges depending on the choices you make. An online drinking session with friends. A person with a knife is lurking in the background. What will you do to rescue your friend?
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Mystery 15%, Adventure 13.7%, Text-Based 10.7%
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Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Mystery 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%
Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim immortality.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Adventure 9.7%
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Why similar: Supernatural 22.3%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Mystery 15.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Casual 10.1%
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Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.5%, Supernatural 18%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.3%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 21.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Supernatural 9.4%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Supernatural 20.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.6%
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Why similar: Supernatural 21.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Adventure 9%
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Why similar: Supernatural 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%
It always rains, they call it The Haze. Ghosts haunt every alley, every gray corner of the city. Lady of Bones is a visual novel that explores the darkest depths of existence where Maya will discover the horrible secrets of her mother's legacy.
Why similar: Supernatural 23.4%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%, Text-Based 7.1%
Investigate six haunted properties and listen to the voices of spirits trapped in nightmares. Collect fragmented clues and discover the correct combination of names, locations, and vessels. A multi-ending horror adventure where the outcome changes depending on your choices during the ritual.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Text-Based 11.4%, Story Rich 9.7%
The abyss awaits. Descend into a minimalist visual novel about a girl in the future, and guide her through branching conversations, microgames, and explorable locations. Make friends with criminals, drink too much at dinner, or relax in a spa. Whatever happens, it was your choice.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Text-Based 8.5%
You went to the desert to rest. You crushed a worm. Now it talks to you in dreams.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Supernatural 20%, Mystery 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Text-Based 7.4%
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Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Text-Based 15%, Supernatural 12.4%, Casual 9.8%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Text-Based 9.8%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 28.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Supernatural 14.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Mystery 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Text-Based 10.3%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Lore-Rich 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Text-Based 6.5%
Noah lives with his eccentric father, who’s obsessed with Dictator X. When he joins a strange auction at a castle, he must work to solve mysteries hidden in the exhibits and uncover his father’s secrets. Risk everything to win—but what truth awaits? Story by Rika Suzuki!
Why similar: Mystery 31.5%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 11.5%
In pursuit of coin, hired dagger Arthur finds himself embroiled in conspiracy involving the daughter of a noble House. Who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Mystery 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Story Rich 10.4%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Lore-Rich 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Story Rich 8.3%
Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Mystery 17.9%, Supernatural 16.5%, Text-Based 10.5%, Story Rich 8.9%
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Why similar: Supernatural 16.8%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
見知らぬ密室で目を覚ました主人公。 頼れるものは、手元に残された一台のスマートフォンだけ。 通話、メッセージ、アプリなどに残された痕跡をたどりながら、脱出の手がかりを探していく。 しかし、情報を集めるほどに、 この事件の裏に隠された異様な真実が浮かび上がっていく。 スマートフォンを操作して進める、サイコロジカル・ホラーADV。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Text-Based 13.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 12.2%
A text-based RPG with a nonlinear story set in a free Slavic fantasy world. Shape the heroine's character through your choices and unlock multiple endings. Mystery, folklore, and relationships — your fate depends only on you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Text-Based 12.9%, Supernatural 12.5%
Stranded after a plane crash in a freezing wilderness, you must manage body temperature, injury, and sanity as every decision shapes your survival.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%
💖 Meet five stunning girls in this sexy visual novel prologue — from a rebellious punk vampire to a playful zombie and a sweet angel. Play through each girl’s two chapter, flirt, and unlock steamy 3D scenes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.8%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Supernatural 12.9%
Experience the work of a courier in a city of living rumors and legends. Pay off your debt by carrying out strange requests from mystical customers. Uncover the reason behind the appearance of a mysterious fog that smells of decay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.2%, Supernatural 17.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Text-Based 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Text-Based 12.1%
THE LAKE LADY is a story-driven realistic horror interactive game. The river took everything from him. To find his daughter who went missing in the flood, Salvio returns to his hometown as a doctor and infiltrates Hongqiang Hospital for investigation.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Supernatural 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Mystery 11.2%
In a future where memories are the last connection to a lost humanity, you are an advanced AI exploring fragments of past lives. Understand emotions, traumas, and choices in a journey to uncover what it means to be alive.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 26%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Text-Based 14%, Story Rich 8.2%
A unique adventure, where every choice shapes your fate. A classic gamebook brought to life, with countless paths to discover.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Text-Based 13.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.3%, Mystery 19%, Text-Based 16.4%, Adventure 9.6%
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Why similar: Supernatural 24.8%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Mystery 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.2%
A text-based adventure where you're tasked to exorcise your friend’s Inner Demon. Explore an ever-reshaping palace to analyze objects filled with memories, discover which one is the reason for her possession and sacrifice it. Do not deviate from your mission. Save your friend no matter the cost.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21%, Text-Based 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Mystery 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.4%
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Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Text-Based 9.5%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Mystery 15.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Text-Based 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%