Games Like Pale Cachexia

Isabella, your classmate, is someone you were never close to but someone you certainly noticed. One day however, you notice that Isabella stopped coming to class. You start to discover how important you were to her despite never even having a conversation with her before.

Why similar: Drama 27.3%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Dark 12.8%, Psychological 11.2%, Emotional 10.5%

“Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Drama 23.5%, Dark 12.9%, Emotional 11.2%, Anime 8.6%

This is the trash can where all failed works gather. When you awaken, you come across three false Alices. In order to become the one true Alice, they attempt to kill each other. Who will become the real Alice? This is a visual novel where your decisions, will change the ending of the story.

Why similar: Gothic 26.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Dark 10%, Emotional 9.8%

A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!

Why similar: Gothic 36.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Emotional 11.3%, Dark 11%

A dark, dramatic medieval visual novel. On a stage at the boundary between life and death, an actress struggles through her hardest performance—directed by a jester, she relives her past for the the prize of resurrection...

Why similar: Gothic 36.7% ★, Visual Novel 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Dark 9.7%, Psychological 8.4%

You are Arenda Finch—fifteen years old, wealthy beyond measure, and newly exiled from your former school. Dunkenwood House takes you in, but its halls hide the darker side of privilege. Humanity or demonic nature. Love or desire. Every choice shapes the person you become.

Why similar: Gothic 42.3% ★, Visual Novel 18.6%, Dark 17.4%, Drama 14.9%, Story Rich 4%

Old school, rich with lore, and made with love. Experience a linear gothic story with carefully handwritten prose. Play either as an action RPG or visual novel. Your Weaver journey starts here.

Why similar: Gothic 39.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Dark 6.9%, Emotional 5.7%

Essence Bloom is a linear, story-focused indie visual novel that allows the player to experience a world with beautiful cherry blossoms and fun times with friends....

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Drama 20.5%, Psychological 14.9%, Dark 13.4%, Emotional 13.2%

Iris Odyssey is a text-based adventure game. In the heart of Shibuya, an orphaned girl searching for her family and a magical crime investigator are brought together by fate. Their journey will challenge them and spark a battle against unimaginable forces. A modern fantasy adventure begins.

Why similar: Drama 24.1%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Emotional 11.9%, Anime 6.9%

音楽アルバムを楽しむように7つのゲームを体験しよう。「死と生」をテーマとするダークで神秘的な世界観と、ミュージックプレイヤーをモチーフにした独特なゲームシステムが特徴のオムニバス作品。

Why similar: Gothic 34.5% ★, Visual Novel 19%, Dark 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Story Rich 4.7%

This is a story about Iris, a nobody who didn't have a Happy Ending and now suffers the consequences of their own (lack of) actions all alone in the most northern city in the world. A depressing story and a melancholic lesson teached in life's hard way awaits you.

Why similar: Drama 31.1%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Emotional 15.4%, Psychological 14.4%, Anime 6.5%

A hand-made dual-story delivered through handwriting and mixed media illustrations: Ek'mer guides the fae-kind on their journey through Hell while two doctoral students, Gus & Gwen, become friends.

Why similar: Gothic 25.4% ★, Visual Novel 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Dark 11.7%, Emotional 9.8%

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: Gothic 41.9% ★, Visual Novel 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Dark 10.7%, Emotional 9.6%

Argumentum ad culpam is a gothic visual novel about the world of eternal agony. A capricious dance of principles and death. Take part in twisted battles of wits, where morality is only a tool for survival, and decide what future that world will have.

Why similar: Gothic 38.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Psychological 11.3%, Dark 8.4%

My name is Jeremy. I can bring things to life.

Why similar: Drama 29.3%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Dark 15.3%, Emotional 12.8%, Anime 8.1%

The famous fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” is completely reimagined and redesigned as Visual Novel… With a demonic imagination and originality.

Why similar: Drama 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 28.4%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Story Rich 7.9%, Anime 3.3%

VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?

Why similar: Drama 26.4%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Emotional 17.2%, Anime 7.6%, Psychological 7.5%

Get implicated in Saint Ambrose. A linear visual novel experience told in three parts: The shadow of my mother is my mother, too. My little cellmate casts a spell. The world is like a dancer: the ritual of everyday. We're all doing magic, of course.

Why similar: Gothic 30.5% ★, Visual Novel 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Psychological 13.6%, Anime 7.7%

You killed him once before. Don't make the same mistake twice. A melancholic boys love visual novel about killing cults and your past confronting you.

Why similar: Gothic 41.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Dark 11%, Anime 5.8%

A short psychological horror interactive story. Five years after vanishing without a trace, the woman you once called your lover writes from beyond the silence: "I will give birth to our creation.” In three acts, descend into a fractured mindscape where obsession, memory, and myth intertwine.

Why similar: Gothic 29.7% ★, Visual Novel 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Psychological 11.6%, Emotional 9%

The player assumes the role of Mary Clarissa Christie. Mary has heterochromia eyes, her right eye is gold while her left eye is blue. She originally had blue eyes but her right eye changed colours one year prior to the game's events and she has been seeing strange visions since.

Why similar: Gothic 34.3% ★, Drama 32.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Story Rich 6%, Anime 4.7%

An otome game that isn't quite otome — or simply, a visual novel. A modern gothic story of dreams, writing, and death. Multi-POV. You are the protagonist—a sleepwalker, a writer, and one bound by a promise to the dead. Please be sure to read the content guide and notes.

Why similar: Gothic 55.1% ★, Visual Novel 26.2%, Dark 18.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

《Isle Echo》 is a slice-of-life fantasy visual novel with multiple endings. Play as a college student on Hainan Island, meet several heroines with distinct personalities, and shape stories through your choices.

Why similar: Drama 33.1%, Visual Novel 30.9%, Emotional 20.9%, Anime 9.4%, Casual 5.2%

Morta has summoned you to judge five souls trapped between salvation and oblivion. Enter their final memories, uncover what they hide, and decide their fate. In this gothic psychological trial, every verdict leaves a mark.

Why similar: Gothic 36.6% ★, Visual Novel 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Psychological 11.4%, Emotional 10.8%

After his fiancée returns to Japan for work in this visual novel by Dark One!, our protagonist begins dreaming of being a woman in the Middle Ages. The more he has these dreams, the more he becomes a woman in real life. Can he reverse his transformation, or will his life take a different turn?

Why similar: Drama 33%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Emotional 12.2%, Dark 10%, Anime 9.2%

"Some stories are best told to none," she whispered. Long ago, the stars disappeared. Then, a man returned them. Few would believe such a thing; fewer still can recall how he bent heaven's ear. However, you won't find the tale in books or archives—only in the hearts of those who were there.

Why similar: Drama 36.9%, Visual Novel 27.7%, Emotional 9.8%, Linear 8%, Story Rich 6%

I dreamed of a girl. From then on, I saw her every day in my dreams. I don't know why it happened. I can only keep telling myself that it is all false, all illusion. But on the other hand, I fell in love with it.

Why similar: Drama 38.1%, Visual Novel 31.2%, Emotional 18%, Story Rich 4.8%, Casual 4.8%

I want to be your friend. But I want to eat you… Discover the end of a twisted friendship in this story driven adventure. Deep in the forest, an alchemist hides a monster: Tobari. Gather silver coins. Find a cure for an incurable disease.

Why similar: Gothic 45.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Emotional 15%, Anime 6.8%, Psychological 6%

At an unknown corner, a marionette broken—— That was too sad and lonely, so I picked her up from the darkness.However, the marionette was severely damaged and difficult to repair.———"Let's make a new marionette." the puppeteer smiled. ————— What kind of marionette will be made this time?

Why similar: Gothic 45.5% ★, Drama 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Anime 5.4%, Fantasy 4.5%

On the whimsical Night of the Fairies, Crow Yamada lands on the rooftop of a quaint patisserie known as Folkroll. Without any memories, he strives to help the cute employees by becoming the best baker around in this sugary sweet visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.8%, Drama 29.4%, Emotional 12.8%, Anime 10.5%, Cute 6.4%

A witch soars into the night to save her beloved cat… but dark magic always comes with a price.

Why similar: Gothic 49.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Dark 11%, Fantasy 6.3%, Story Rich 5.2%

跟随少年，揭开一页页被藏起的心事。在父母的言语风暴中，慢慢学会——不是所有爱都温柔。献给所有在中式教育背景下“不被理解”的孩子，和那些想爱却不知如何表达的大人。

Why similar: Drama 40.6%, Visual Novel 30.4%, Emotional 22.7%, Casual 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

A dark magical girl VN that takes place in an Alice in Wonderland inspired world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Drama 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Dark 12%, Anime 8.4%

An indie horror game from a first-person perspective where the player explores a mansion through the use of puzzle-solving, finding specific items and trying to avoid unknown dangers. The particular focus of the game is atmosphere, mystery and scares as well as continual story development.

Why similar: Gothic 39% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Emotional 12.1%, Dark 9.8%

Treis Zoes is a visual novel where not only choice is important, but also the motive of choice. Explore the world of living skeletons on the experience of past travelers and add your own to the encyclopedia of the dimension of Death.

Why similar: Gothic 45.8% ★, Visual Novel 18%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Dark 10.8%, Fantasy 5.4%

Haunt a suit of armour. Explore an abandoned castle. Recover your memories... and bring the ghosts of the past to rest in this melancholy visual novel about love, family and regret.

Why similar: Gothic 46.2% ★, Visual Novel 20%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Emotional 9.3%, Fantasy 4.8%

A boy living as a warrant for a political marriage falls in love with a maid despite his unrequited love. You become a black rose fairy who grants wishes and discover that you were once human. Enter the bodies of the people in the mansion and trace their memories to discover their true identities.

Why similar: Gothic 38.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Dark 9.7%, Emotional 8.8%

An award-winning, fully-voiced sound novel. In 1888 in Yoshiwara, the pleasure district of Tokyo, a man meets a woman. Soon after, the illustrious escort Hakuhi dies. So begins a tale of the events leading up to her death, told from the perspective of two men with nothing in common.

Why similar: Drama 27.9%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Gothic 23% ★, Emotional 8.1%, Linear 8%

"My love for you began with that kiss." Ex-Kendo practitioner Kanemori Tōya, comes across Saya who seals demonic blades. Saving him from his murderous impulse curse is a kiss from Saya!? The two begin living together, battling with demonic blade in hand. Break the curse with a kiss from this beauty!

Why similar: Drama 32.9%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Emotional 14.1%, Anime 9.3%, Casual 7.2%

Lose your heart in this dark fairy-tale romance! Once upon a winter night, you enter the woods in search of a beast. But the hunter you find is so charming and sweet–is he truly the monster you seek?

Why similar: Gothic 42.8% ★, Visual Novel 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Dark 10.9%, Emotional 6.1%

You have the opportunity to become the husband of the Goblin Baroness. But what are your chances if this love is a sham?

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Drama 23.4%, Emotional 12.1%, Dark 10.1%, Anime 9.6%

A dark visual novel about a young prince's unhealthy infatuation with his nursemaid, and his misguided attempts to win her heart.

Why similar: Drama 30.9%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Dark 15%, Psychological 13.1%, Anime 7.1%

Guide the misanthropic witch Morrigan as she creates a homemade friend of her very own in this short and sweet sapphic visual novel!

Why similar: Gothic 26.9% ★, Visual Novel 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Emotional 9.3%, Anime 5.4%

Cursed the womb that bears emptiness beneath its heart. For the child enters the world with the veil upon its face, yet its soul wanders lone in the heavens where God is not. Why then does she not hasten to the place that was prepared for her? Seek the truth in our visual novel.

Why similar: Gothic 51.2% ★, Visual Novel 24.8%, Dark 14.7%, Emotional 6.8%, 2D 2.4%

One-room cyberpunk VN about doubt, guilt and memory. Talk to a girl who claims to be your girlfriend, question reality, and unlock multiple endings in a short, replayable psychological story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Drama 26.8%, Dark 16.1%, Emotional 13.3%, Casual 7%

Rainy Days is a short campus visual novel with 2+ original soundtracks, 10+ illustrations and a 30,000-word storyline. Play as the protagonist to encounter Yu, a mysterious girl, and start a sweet youthful campus rom-com. Make choices to alter the plot, unlock hidden stories.

Why similar: Drama 37.3%, Visual Novel 33.5%, Anime 11.8%, Casual 9.9%, Cute 6.6%

You have been assigned to guard a dragon girl set to be executed at the end of 5 days and have the ability to kill her instantly at any time with the push of a button in this multi-ending visual novel.

Why similar: Gothic 42.5% ★, Visual Novel 24.1%, Psychological 9.7%, Anime 7%, Story Rich 5.9%

Within this fully voice-acted Visual Novel, meet Elliot, and the vortex of conflicting truths he has become trapped in. Reach each ending to discover reality for yourself.

Why similar: Drama 31.4%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Psychological 18%, Dark 9%, Anime 7.5%

Last Stanza is a slice of life, dramatic visual novel that deals with the consequences of a tragic event from different perspectives.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.6%, Drama 33.5%, Anime 13.3%, Casual 6.2%, Story Rich 5.4%

A dark lesbian / yuri gothic romance tale set in Victorian England, in which an anxious governess is aggressively pursued by her unruly, tempestuous pupil.

Why similar: Gothic 43.5% ★, Visual Novel 18.7%, Dark 9.8%, Emotional 9.7%, Linear 5.5%

Humanity and the fae. This is a story of those who make kindling of their home to reach for the stars and the curses of those left behind.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Emotional 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Dark 10.3%, Anime 9.1%

Explore a sealed crypt to reveal its sacred secrets as an archivist priest. Use your faith against the looming horrors. Banish them and make your path before your lantern goes out, or you will lose your way... and your mind.

Why similar: Gothic 65.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 17%, Dark 14.2%, Linear 3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A lesbian / yuri romance story with mild horror elements set in the rainy English seaside town of Scarborough. Our heroine, Aspen, meets the mysterious, beautiful Althea in the dead of night, but who is Althea really...?

Why similar: Gothic 36.8% ★, Visual Novel 21.8%, Dark 8.6%, Emotional 8.5%, Anime 7.6%

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Drama 28.3%, Emotional 12.7%, Anime 9.1%, Story Rich 5.3%

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: Gothic 29.9% ★, Visual Novel 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Dark 10.1%, Fantasy 7.2%

Black Lilies - Eternal Summer is a yuri English Visual Novel made by one lone dev. Alice and her friends must try to find they way out of an endless time loop, or lose their minds trying. Drama, mystery, murder, and suffering awaits them... As does romance, if they can survive.

Why similar: Drama 30.3%, Visual Novel 26.9%, Dark 17%, Emotional 12.2%, Anime 8.9%

Explore a haunted mansion gallery filled with 3D animated art - and ghosts - to unlock a full-length illustrated audiobook

Why similar: Gothic 49.2% ★, Visual Novel 17%, Dark 14%, Emotional 11.6%, Story Rich 5.6%

A short 3D Visual Novel with an emotional and dramatic story.

Why similar: Drama 34%, Visual Novel 32%, Emotional 14.4%, Anime 10.3%, Story Rich 4.5%

A game about the short journey of a boy who left home. Experience a dense story in around 2 hours, along with rhythm gameplay and music puzzles. Enjoy live acoustic sounds and a story that feels like a musical film!

Why similar: Drama 25.6%, Visual Novel 24.2%, Emotional 17.7%, Dark 16.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

Play the piano, play the flute, and enjoy a ghost story as you use the profits from your street performances to buy new instruments and furniture! Let's shoot for fame and fortune!

Why similar: Drama 34.5%, Visual Novel 33.1%, Anime 11.1%, Casual 8%, Cute 6.4%