
Something is foul in the city of Cypress Ridge. Uncover the truth in this narrative rich visual novel taking place just moments before a full blown undead epidemic.
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Something is foul in the city of Cypress Ridge. Uncover the truth in this narrative rich visual novel taking place just moments before a full blown undead epidemic.

Methods: The Canada Files
Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

Butterfly Girl
A puzzle-adventure game blended with visual novel storytelling. A mysterious girl and butterflies appear each time you solve a puzzle inside the room. Who are they? What do they want? Unravel each puzzle one by one — and the truth draws ever closer.
Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!
Why similar: Comic Book 14.3%, Investigation 12.7%, Detective 12.3%, Dark Humor 11%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
A puzzle-adventure game blended with visual novel storytelling. A mysterious girl and butterflies appear each time you solve a puzzle inside the room. Who are they? What do they want? Unravel each puzzle one by one — and the truth draws ever closer.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, RPG 12.3%, Anime 8.8%, Cartoony 8.8%
In 1998, journalist Gu Yao comes to Hongcha Valley after an anonymous letter. A nursery rhyme points to a chain of old murders. Explore scenes, question witnesses, and connect clues to separate truth from lies. Uncover a family secret buried for over twenty years.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Comic Book 14.7%, RPG 13%, Visual Novel 11.8%, 1990's 9.6%
Return is a Chinese-style horror mystery puzzle game. Anzhen, from a southern fishing village, ventures alone into a legendary land to find her missing brother. This perilous quest reveals a tremendous secret about herself and a conspiracy with mysterious local forces...
Why similar: Comic Book 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Investigation 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%
Follow the Journey, follow your wish and see what it has to teach you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Comic Book 16.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Anime 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%
A psychological murder mystery set in 90s Japan.
Why similar: Comic Book 16.9%, Detective 15.2%, 1990's 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Dark Humor 9%
Fears are not always just rustles in the dark. And death is not always a bad ending.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Detective 9.5%, Adventure 7.9%
Step into a dark world where cyberdemons haunt humankind. When mutilated bodies start appearing all over this sleepy town in the Mississippi inaka, Sawyer, ex-AGENCY operative; now unemployed shut-in, must exorcise the demon perpetrator in this story-rich, PC-98 style adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, 1990's 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Anime 9.9%
DEEP UNDER is a grim visual novel about how an ordinary camping trip with friends can turn into a real nightmare.
Why similar: Comic Book 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Investigation 11.1%, Dark 10.5%
A group of young people decides to find out why they are seeing mysterious symbols. As they unravel the mystery, they travel through other worlds that are indistinguishable from those seen in dreams. One can only hope that this will not turn into a nightmare for them...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Emotional 10.5%, Detective 9.9%, Dark 9.3%
Discover the Castilian-inspired village of Valdejara in this suspenseful visual novel. Christian tradition comes alive in our story. Decipher biblical passages, confront the shadows that threaten faith, and feel the weight of every choice.
Why similar: Comic Book 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Cartoony 9.5%, Emotional 8.8%
Mike arrives at university and is ready to have a time of his life, but something is not quite right. Follow the story and unveil the mysteries behind the tragic events.
Why similar: Comic Book 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Detective 10.9%, Cartoony 10.3%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Comic Book 16.1%, Detective 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 9.6%
Billy is back for an investigative adventure in Summer camp. Unravel mysterious events in this colorful journey as campers’ worries manifest as Fearlings. Explore the camp, investigate its secrets, and confront those fears through clever puzzles.
Why similar: Detective 15.6%, Cartoony 13%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Investigation 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10%
Experience a tense, first-person psychological horror where survival means facing the unknown. Unravel a chilling story of a secret government project through atmospheric exploration, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18%, 1990's 16%, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 9.3%, Emotional 9.3%
"Grandma's Secret" is a blend of kinetic visual novel and interactive text adventure. The last hope for a peasant girl named Tatiana to find a happy marriage is a service and dowry from her grandmother, who is believed to be a witch. But what price will she have to pay for it?
Why similar: Comic Book 21%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Dark 8.1%
Embark on an immersive adventure alongside Roh as she tries to break free from her strange dream.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, 1990's 11.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Adventure 8.7%
"RuleScape:Survival" is FMV where you play as He Wei, gifted with the 'Eye of Truth' to see hidden rules. Navigate deadly contradictions while caring for your roommate's enigmatic girlfriend. 10 distinct endings. Uncover the truth behind the horror, but beware—every revelation comes at a price.
Why similar: Comic Book 28.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Detective 12.9%, Anime 11.4%, Visual Novel 11%
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Comic Book 16.7%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, 1990's 11.2%
Arthur and Susan, two inseparable friends solving mysteries together. Fun and cozy indie point&click. Don't miss it!
Why similar: Detective 20%, Comic Book 17.1%, Investigation 15%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Cartoony 10.4%
The old Lily Flash Games are being recompiled for modern systems! In Lily's Lil Barn Yard, help Summer restore her family farm! Clean the farm, and deliver the goods! Now with 3D minigames and all new Less Looping Technology! Help Lily become the best farmer she can be!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Detective 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Horror 9%, Cartoony 8.9%
A secret recipe has been stolen and you’re charged with finding the culprit…trouble is, you’re the one whodunnit. Investigate, interrogate and manipulate your way to framing the perfect scapegoat in this reverse detective visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Detective 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Investigation 10%
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
Why similar: Comic Book 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Dark Humor 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Detective 11.2%
A comforting and heartfelt Visual Novel about a young musician struggling to write a simple song. Roki Olsen seems to want nothing more than singing on stage…truly, when he looks at Elly Hammington, we think he might be lying.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Comic Book 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Anime 10.2%
Visual novel set in a rural horror setting. Take on the role of a city real estate appraiser stranded in a remote village with no phone service, no cars, and no escape. Read dialogues, make choices, and try to maintain your sanity before the local Tree decides you're for dinner tonight.
Why similar: Comic Book 22.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Detective 12.9%, Investigation 8.3%, Casual 8%
A sci-fi comedy graphic novel where you play Hooman, an android too conceded to be scared and too lucky to die. Your crew is going to die but they could have avoided an untimely death if they had only listened to you. You are not the problem.
Why similar: Comic Book 28.8%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Cartoony 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%
A psychological thriller visual novel where your choices deeply affect an 18-year-old woman's mental state, leading to multiple endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Comic Book 18.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Anime 10.8%
Crack is a text adventure game that combines a profound emotional experience with elements of mystery and puzzle-solving. In this game, players embark on a journey to revisit the past, explore themselves, and uncover hidden secrets.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.6%, RPG 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Detective 14.2%, Adventure 10.3%
**A Tiny Space Adventure** follows a brother and his dog, Jupiter, on an exciting journey through space to rescue his sister. With fun puzzles, quirky characters, and unique aliens, this adventure offers a delightful experience for players of all ages.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Comic Book 16.7%, Visual Novel 13%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Emotional 10.9%
Plunge into the depths of sanity and Lovecraftian lore in this Eldritch Horror Dating Visual Novel. Will you find love or madness?
Why similar: Dark Humor 15.3%, Detective 14.1%, Visual Novel 12%, Cartoony 10.9%, Investigation 10.2%
A mini point and click puzzle + visual novel, an experience of Nihilism and self-salvation. The storm is coming. The storm has never left.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.9%, RPG 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Cartoony 8.6%, Puzzle 8.2%
A comedic detective visual novel in a noir style. Try on an old raincoat, arm yourself with a half-eaten éclair, and set out to find the Mayor's stolen wig! Read dialogue, make choices, and try not to lead the investigation down a dead end before the Sausage Baron takes over the city.
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Comic Book 19.3%, Investigation 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Dark Humor 12.6%
A horror visual novel about urban legends of Russian town in 2007.
Why similar: Comic Book 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Detective 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Anime 10.3%
"Falling Down" tells the story of a young hero destined for heroics through a visually stunning action-platformer game.
Why similar: Comic Book 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Cartoony 10.6%
The mighty and very rude humans heroes set out into the deep lizard hinterland to find the missing princess. Will the humans courage withstand the machinations of extraterrestrial tyrants and their minions? Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and make fateful decisions in a new visual novel!
Why similar: Comic Book 21.4%, Dark Humor 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Cartoony 10.9%
A fun-horror point & click adventure following Frieda, a 14-year-old girl, determined to uncover the mystery of her sister's disappearance. Explore an expansive village, solve puzzles, unlock memories, and discover monsters where you least expect them.
Why similar: Comic Book 18.8%, Detective 16.3%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Cartoony 10.1%, Dark 9.1%
Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.
Why similar: Comic Book 23.3%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 14.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Emotional 8.8%
Wander around a nonsensical world just beyond the LAND OF THE LIVING! A world of waffles, death, and choices that just might bring everyone HOME...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Comic Book 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, RPG 9.3%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, 1990's 16.1%, Investigation 13.7%, Emotional 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
In the infamous haunted building "Changrong Tower," security guard Li Cheng has come to understand the true nature of ghosts and their purposes. This time, he embarks on another adventure to help vengeful spirits, driven by a desire to uphold his deepest values.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.4%, 1990's 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Detective 11%
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 21.6%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Detective 14.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Casual 8.2%
刚入学的大一新生伊琳,却在一个风雨交加的夜晚,听到了来自杂物间内部的来电铃声……这通神秘电话究竟来自何人?杂物间为何会成为禁忌?伊琳手臂上的无限印记又意味着什么?文字冒险推理游戏《莫比乌斯的电波》,就此展开!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.1%, RPG 15%, Detective 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Emotional 10.8%
Find the clues to make a time bending turnabout in this off the rails visual novel about murder, mayhem, and a thicc pumpkin girl with a machete.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Dark Humor 14%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Detective 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.5%
Detective visual novel about mysteries of rural Russian town in 90-s, anime style.
Why similar: Detective 16%, 1990's 15%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%
This is a puzzle game that combines text and images. Players use visual illusions to piece together fragments of memories from Alzheimer's patients, in order to reconstruct the truth of the story and witness the passage of time for three generations.
Why similar: Comic Book 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Hand-drawn 14%, Emotional 12.3%, 1990's 8.5%
Pancras is a neurotic cop investigating a case of mysterious kidnapping in the town of Lupany. Help him find out, who’s behind the abduction of two orderly citizens!
Why similar: Comic Book 20.4%, Dark Humor 12.2%, Cartoony 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Detective 10.5%
1990s: Windswept mining town Linshan, dependent on fading coal mines, worshipped a mountain god’s stele. After it cracked and oozed brown liquid, a strange illness spread. Lin Tianqing returned for his sick father, uneasy as the eerie town neared, having overheard whispers.
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, 1990's 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%
Uncover the mystery of the Ghoul's Grove, hidden in the Australian outback and filled with strange and mutilated scare actors. To Be Altered is a multiple-ending visual novel where your choices matter, even the most minuscule decisions will decide the fates of Darcy and others.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Comic Book 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, RPG 12.7%, Detective 9.7%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Detective 12.1%, Anime 9.7%, Investigation 9.2%
Welcome to Pie O'clock! In our cafe, you will find the best coffee, the tastiest pies and... The sweetest girls! A non-linear visual novel. Warning, content may be disturbing
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Anime 9.6%
Every story ever written has an alternate world that coexists with ours. When a large number of parallel universes are suddenly destroyed, Billie Beetleneck sets off on his hardest case yet in this interactive visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Anime 10.9%
Every case has a story behind it! You need to find and collect clues in the scene and reason at every level to find the truth. The clues can be associated or cross-layered.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, 1990's 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Detective 11%, RPG 10.4%
欢迎来到11号小镇,在这个诡异的小镇里,您是一位新来的画家。为了完成镇上居民们的绘画委托,您需要收集对话中的关键词,将关键词提炼成绘画素材组合到画布上。面对居民们奇怪的委托,您能顺利完成作画并融入镇子,证明自己是“正常”的吗?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.8%, Visual Novel 20%, Dark Humor 16.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Casual 10.6%
这是一个关于遗憾与成长的故事。男生的思绪不断回到17岁的夏天,在一次次回忆与抉择中徘徊,是去尝试弥补遗憾?还是在释然间体会成长的意义?回忆中的她会在那等我吗?
Why similar: Comic Book 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Emotional 15.4%, Visual Novel 14%, Hand-drawn 13.8%
🔪 Perseverance: Part 2 is a 2nd installment in the horror/crime thriller visual novel series. Play as Karen, a calculated assassin on the prowl for her next target, and witness the gripping story of secrets, passion, and violence. 🔪
Why similar: Comic Book 19.9%, Detective 14.7%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Emotional 8.6%
Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.8%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Emotional 9.5%
ANIMARAMA is a short humorous interactive puzzle game in which you have to help the characters of the game solve their problems. Challenge logic and common sense to complete all levels of the game. Is it weak for you to do it?
Why similar: Comic Book 23.4%, Dark Humor 17.3%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Cartoony 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Investigation 11.7%
Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Anime 8.5%
Lost in the Past: A Heart's Remembrance Labyrinth is a story game about love, lost, hope, grief, medication, meditation and more. You will be the our nameless character and experience his memories.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Anime 10.3%, Puzzle 9.5%