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Games Like Playback Trauma®: In Sickness

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Choose Your Own Adventure, Psychological Horror, Interactive Fiction.

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You have just woken up from a coma and need to reach the Jersey Shore immediately. You have no car, no cash, and no pants. Take an ordinary hitchhike across New Jersey on an extraordinary night, all so you can tell your crush that you like her

Reviews: 5 user reviews — 80% — of 5 reviews
Released: 2023-01-25
Developer: Undying Joy
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Dev: Night Asobu
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    Infected with the parasite commonly known as the “brain eating amoeba”, you have 10 days left before your death. One of the symptoms is hallucinations. And through that, “he” starts to talk and confesses his love to you. Can you convince the parasite to leave your body before it’s too late?

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Romance 10.3%

  2. #2 CAFE 0 ~The Sleeping Beast~
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2016
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    96% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Blending fairy tale fright with psychological horror, this narrative game challenges you to survive a weird journey through the woods while being hunted by the witch you were tasked with imprisoning. Sometimes charming, sometimes frightening, she’ll force you to make hard choices.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 18.3%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%

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    Dev: Indra Studio
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    Dev: Snowhaven Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    93% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

    The Mofu Game is a psychological horror visual novel about a cursed story that should never have been read. Proceed at your own risk.

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    92% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2021
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    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Framea Studios
    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: S&J Games
    Windows

    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...

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    89% matchVery Positive86% of 267 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac

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    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SIMIRIALS
    Windows

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    88% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 幻想怪談スタジオ
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    72% matchNo user reviews2027
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive98% of 194 reviews2026
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    71% matchNo user reviews2027
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    Median: 48 minMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    70% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2023
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  60. #60 My Toes Story
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Osjey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A dating visual novel where you play as a young salaryman trying to balance work and romance. Make choices that guide your relationships, meet unique waifus, and fulfill your hidden desires.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 21.1%, Romance 20.7%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%

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