60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Adventure, Story Rich, Mystery.
It is an adventure game with multiple endings. An original script written by a well-known light novelist with a total of 400,000 words. With reasoning, suspense, love, and science fiction elements, it allows players to embark on a highly immersive journey of salvation on the submarine train.
The Chrono Jotter
Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.
The Shell Part I: Inferno
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.
Why similar: Word Game 19.2%, Detective 16.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Drama 10.1%, Horror 7.5%
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Romance 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Mystery 9.5%
A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Detective 14.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Horror 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 14.8%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Horror 8.8%
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Why similar: Time Travel 38.4% ★, Visual Novel 18.6%, Anime 10.3%, Story Rich 9.7%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?
Why similar: Word Game 23.3%, Investigation 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.6%, Anime 14.1%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Mystery 8%, Adventure 7.1%
Shanghai Summer is an adventure game set in the millennium. Our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of "anomalies" over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past finally seem to converge. Will he be able to "fix" it for good?
Why similar: Time Travel 23.3% ★, Word Game 16.8%, Investigation 10%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Romance 8.4%
Some Scary Love Stories is a visual novel game with option branches Players tap the screen to read the story and make their own choices, eventually leading to different ending branches A collection of long-updated short stories on the theme of "Distorted Love"
Why similar: Word Game 26.6%, Drama 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Anime 8.2%
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Why similar: Time Travel 36.8% ★, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 9.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, Multiple Endings 6.4%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Investigation 16%, Drama 12.5%, Mystery 11.1%
Siberian Way is a detective thriller novel. Follow the dark non-linear story and decide how it can end! For all fans of snowy Siberia, Murder on the Orient Express and twisted plots, seasoned with mysticism.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 10%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Anime 13.4%, Drama 11.1%
In an isolated lab beneath the earth, a childhood friend is resurrected. Amidst sealed walls, a spree of killings unfolds. In a godless abyss, parallel worlds entwine like a maze. Where does one find the path to the sole universe of bliss?
Why similar: Word Game 28.5%, Detective 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Drama 11.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Detective 21%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Drama 10.6%, Anime 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Detective 13.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 8.4%
STEINS;GATE ELITE follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave.
Why similar: Time Travel 44.9% ★, Visual Novel 21%, Anime 12.2%, Story Rich 6.8%, Romance 5.3%
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
Why similar: Time Travel 33.8% ★, Detective 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Mystery 8.4%
Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.
Why similar: Time Travel 21% ★, Detective 16.7%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Investigation 8.7%, Choices Matter 7.5%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Anime 11.7%, Story Rich 9.1%
Re:Turn - One Way Trip is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. Trapped in a ghostly train, Saki must search the past and present to find and save her friends. More importantly, Saki must use her wits if she is to survive against an unspeakable evil hellbent on avenging unrequited love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 18.6%, Anime 13.6%, Puzzle 12.6%
A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."
Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Romance 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 10%, Choices Matter 8.6%
A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.
Why similar: Drama 17.5%, Word Game 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Anime 11%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 9.2%, Anime 8.1%
古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……
Why similar: Detective 16.3%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Romance 10.6%, Drama 8.6%, Investigation 8.4%
An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Logic 10.7%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Romance 15.4%, Visual Novel 15%, Drama 11.3%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Anime 10.4%
Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?
Why similar: Visual Novel 16%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%, Time Travel 9.9% ★, Choices Matter 9.2%
《恋爱绮谭~不存在的真相~》是一款文字冒险游戏。 初到江城的顾唯，意外成为了一起社会新闻的主人公。凶险的都市中，他需要在混乱的舆论和虚假的情报中找到唯一的真相，也需要在两名各有千秋的少女间完成自我的抉择。秋去冬来，覆盖城市的厚厚积雪下，究竟掩藏着什么样的秘密......
Why similar: Word Game 30.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Romance 13.4%, Drama 9.9%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
《流言侦探》是一款诡异，烧脑，悬疑推理剧情游戏，在游戏的体验中，玩家自主找出线索，并利用线索，和角色对话后推进故事。严格的推理玩法，玩家将扮演一个神秘的联络者，玩家的选择将影响了解故事的不同侧面。通过和诸多角色的聊天推理出事件一层层真相，找出隐藏的凶手。
Why similar: Word Game 34%, Detective 17.1%, Drama 13.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 7.2%
《第七号列车》是一部以“海龟汤”类解谜玩法为主的剧情向文字游戏。游戏讲述了“你”在这趟原本应该是平静而惬意的旅途中，遇上了一位独自旅行的少女。为了消遣无聊的时间，少女向“你”讲述起她的故事来，但随着少女的心扉慢慢敞开，“你”竟然发现……
Why similar: Word Game 24.1%, Detective 22.3%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Drama 10.8%, Anime 7.3%
Hack Into God
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Investigation 24.9%, Anime 16.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Story Rich 10.1%
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Horror 14.6%, Anime 9.7%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
This is a terrorist decryption adventure game that took place in 1913.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Drama 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Horror 10.7%, Mystery 10%
Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Word Game 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Romance 11.8%, Mystery 10.3%
Quantum Suicide is a game of betrayal, deception and romance in the cold depths of space.
Why similar: Romance 15.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.1%
An eternally snowbound town. An inescapable time loop. A group of travelers trapped between memory and truth…You will embody Mo Shi, the amnesiac protagonist, stepping into this enigmatic town known as the "Singularity" , partner with the protagonist to solve murder cases and expose the killer.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Investigation 11.2%, Drama 10.9%, Logic 9.8%, Visual Novel 9%
What kind of work is this? This is an experimental multi storyline game. The work tells a science fiction story about consciousness implantation and simulated biological experiments. The work consists of a mixture of 24 storylines, 3 types of reincarnation endings, and 1 main ending.
Why similar: Word Game 19.8%, Detective 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Drama 12.4%, Multiple Endings 9.9%
In 2005, a sophomore student named Maha Igarashi boarded a private train to Soukyo City. However, she vanished upon alighting at the "Kisaragi" station. Five years later, her lover, Shizuno Yokoyama, initiated an investigation into her disappearance, unraveling a series of mysteries along the way.
Why similar: Detective 13.7%, Drama 12%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Horror 9.3%
Complex Loop is a sci-fi themed visual novel. This is a story of time loops between past and future. Within a time limit of 20 minutes, your mission is to save a mysterious girl died from an explosion accident one year ago. Solve puzzles and reveal the truth behind the tragedy. An adventure awaits!
Why similar: Time Travel 60.2% ★, Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 14.2%, Adventure 5.1%
Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.
Why similar: Detective 14.9%, Anime 13.4%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Visual Novel 13%, Horror 11.5%
A subway train plagued by strange occurrences. A part-time exorcist girl arrives to confront the supernatural chaos, with the unknown ahead.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 12.3%, Mystery 10.3%
Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.
Why similar: Time Travel 28.9% ★, Detective 16.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Mystery 7.8%
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Drama 20%, Horror 16.2%, Story Rich 14.6%, Mystery 14.3%
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Romance 11.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, Mystery 8.9%
To the promise we once made and the place we must return
Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Romance 24.4%, Anime 16.3%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Adventure 9.6%
Rue Valley is a narrative adventure about a man trapped in a time loop, surrounded by a colorful cast with complex emotional stories, each hiding unexpected secrets. Dealing with mental challenges, the main character must delve into the anomaly to uncover its enigmatic origins.
Why similar: Time Travel 35.6% ★, Visual Novel 13.4%, Drama 12.9%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Mystery 9.3%
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
Why similar: Romance 27.5%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Anime 17%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 12.1%
Kill the Clock is a narrative time-loop mystery adventure where you relive the same week to solve a murder that keeps changing. Customize your character, roll dice to influence story outcomes, and uncover the truth—before time resets again.
Why similar: Time Travel 24.1% ★, Detective 17%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 8.9%
A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds.
Why similar: Time Travel 39.7% ★, Investigation 21.9%, Drama 15.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Puzzle 9.2%
Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13.9%, Detective 12.7%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Investigation 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Anime 7.8%
A pixel game that contains some puzzles. It tells a story about five strangers who were trapped on a mysterious train.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 18.6%, Drama 18.5%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Puzzle 10%
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?
Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Romance 23.9%, Anime 12.8%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Psychological Horror 6.1%
Immerse yourself in the first-person perspective, cross time and space, solve bizarre cases, save innocent victims, and catch a mysterious killer! You will solve murders, uphold justice, and also gain love. Are you ready? Play the "Game of Fate" that crosses time and space, life and death!
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Mystery 19.4%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Drama 16.6%, Logic 11.8%
Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...
Why similar: Detective 19%, Word Game 18.9%, Drama 13.6%, Horror 10.7%, Mystery 9.7%
Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Horror 13.2%, Anime 12.2%, Multiple Endings 12.1%
A word adventure game based on a long-distance relationship. On high school and college campuses, pick up memories that belong only to that time. Ideal and reality, if we can chose it again, can we not have regrets?
Why similar: Word Game 51.6%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Anime 9.4%
Your Future Self is a 1-2 hour long story-driven experimental text adventure with unique conversational mechanics, time loop based gameplay, and an emotionally gripping time travel mystery set against the backdrop of a darkly realistic vision of our world ravaged by climate change.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 12.3%
