Games Like Refind Self: The Personality Test Game

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: It features a branching narrative structure where your choices directly influence the outcomes, much like the personality-driven paths in Refind Self.

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.3%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Emotional 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and intimate narrative experience that uses exploration of memories to tell a poignant story.

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.3%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choices Matter 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Your choices in this game shape the protagonist's destiny and the world around her, emphasizing the weight of player agency.

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.

Why similar: Choices Matter 31.7%, Emotional 18.6%, Funny 16.1%, Story Rich 14.5%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully analyzes and critiques player behavior through meta-narrative choices that mirror the experimental nature of Refind Self.

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Emotional 8.7%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deductive, player-driven investigation that relies on your ability to piece together narrative threads through exploration.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Choices Matter 31.2%, Story Rich 28.3%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Funny 9.5%, Exploration 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the deepest psychological introspection available in gaming, forcing you to define your character's personality through every dialogue choice.

Relive the days of the early internet and dive into this fictional video game era, where the 'Kinmoku Shark’ gaming system and its online social network 'Videoverse' were still popular…

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Emotional 10.7%, LGBTQ+ 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-driven social experience that captures the feeling of personal growth through digital interaction.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Story Rich 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Choices Matter 17.9%, Cute 13.5%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This meta-narrative game breaks the fourth wall to create a unique, personal connection between the player and the protagonist.

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Emotional 20.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Story Rich 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the exploration of memory and life choices, mirroring the reflective nature of Refind Self.

Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Emotional 11%, Female Protagonist 10%

Why You'll Like It: A series of short, emotional, and character-focused vignettes that prioritize empathy and personal connection.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.1%, Anime 28.6%, Cute 13.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It subverts visual novel tropes by reacting to the player's presence and choices in unexpected, psychological ways.

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Story Rich 37.9%, Philosophical 27.1%, Emotional 26.3%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical exploration of the creator-player relationship that challenges how you interpret the games you play.

"I" make a deal with the witch to give up my heart, in exchange for love— from everyone. ——————————————————————————Is it worth it if losing my heart means gaining *his*? In this short visual novel, make choices and answer the question: is love a zero-sum game?

Why similar: Philosophical 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Emotional 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A branching narrative that emphasizes the emotional weight of your choices through multiple endings.

"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Choices Matter 9%, Anime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, choice-driven visual novel that captures the feeling of navigating personal and professional pressures.

A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Choices Matter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a variety of paths and endings based on player decisions, rewarding curiosity and exploration.

The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Funny 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological simulation that directly challenges your decision-making and perception of reality.

Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration and narrative-driven choices in a relaxing, character-focused setting.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, Cute 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive narrative that uses simple mechanics to convey the complex emotional arc of a relationship.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 38.1%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Emotional 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in exploration-based storytelling where every room and object tells a deeply personal story.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Choices Matter 25.7%, Story Rich 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Funny 16.7%, Cute 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The game tracks your playstyle and moral choices, fundamentally changing the world and the characters' reactions to you.

Chuusotsu! is a fun, colorful story of three girls brought by their individual circumstances to live under the same roof and being forced to tackle existential questions to win their place in society.

Why similar: Philosophical 19.7%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Emotional 14%, LGBTQ+ 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical visual novel that encourages deep thinking about the nature of life and the future.

If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Emotional 14%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, choice-based narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships.

Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Story Rich 13%, Choices Matter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and choice-based progression within a challenging, narrative-rich environment.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.9%, Emotional 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, story-driven experience that focuses on the life and memories of its characters.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Story Rich 29%, Choices Matter 28.9%, Adventure 8.6%, 2D 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy exploration game where your conversational choices dictate the relationships and the ultimate outcome.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 51.8%, Story Rich 16.7%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 9.4%, Exploration 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration of emotional states that uses visual storytelling to guide the player through grief and growth.

The anti-dating sim where you make friends instead of girlfriends! Balance between heartbreak and heartache! Will you graduate without a single friend? Or will you survive long enough to reject them all?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Anime 9%

Why You'll Like It: A character-focused visual novel that allows for personal expression through branching dialogue paths.

“The hospital was empty. Quiet, and brighter than usual... like waking up on a snow day. But I didn't feel cold. I didn't feel much of anything.”

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.1%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Emotional 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, choice-driven visual novel that uses hand-drawn aesthetics to ground its narrative.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38%, Story Rich 23%, Simulation 19.5%, 2D 9.5%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It forces you to make difficult moral choices under pressure, revealing your personal priorities through gameplay.

Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Emotional 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

"Hey, do you know the meaning of the four-leaf clover?" Set at "Shonan Saika Academy," a prestigious school in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture, this is a youthful story of girls wavering between friendship and love.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.9%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Anime 9.3%

"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Female Protagonist 25%, Anime 21.5%, Cute 12%, Adventure 7.8%

How do you see the world when nothing is real? An experimental metafictional visual novel.

Why similar: Philosophical 16.1%, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Emotional 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%

Vespa's Test is a short, relaxing personality test based on real psychological research. Answer a multitude of thought-provoking questions, and receive a vision tailored to your answers; what, in life, is holding you back?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Choices Matter 19.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Casual 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: Visual Novel 19.4%, Emotional 17.3%, Philosophical 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Anime 12.9%

When night falls, she wanders into another world... Moonless Moon is a text-based adventure game following a girl as she travels through a variety of different worlds.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.8%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Emotional 13.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...

Why similar: Philosophical 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Emotional 10.9%

Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Emotional 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Cute 9.2%

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 29.3%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%

Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Emotional 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Choices Matter 10%

A light admonishment from Mom sparks the realization that these twin sisters care for each other in more than a familial sense. In this dramatic & romantic yuri Visual Novel, it's up to you to navigate the forbidden tension between the sisters so their love can flourish without growing one-sided.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Anime 9.5%, Emotional 8.4%

Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Visual Novel 21%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Anime 9.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%

a hand-drawn mental-health-focused game!

Why similar: Emotional 30.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.2%, Cute 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Adventure 9.7%

The Test: Reimagined is a masterful mix of Personality Test Psychology and Dark Tarot. Answer a series of fully-narrated questions to receive a personalized, unique ending based on your choices. Dive deep into your own psyche and join millions in a social experiment that you will NOT want to miss!

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Philosophical 16.8%, Emotional 14.1%

This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become?

Why similar: Emotional 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Choices Matter 12.1%

A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.

Why similar: Philosophical 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Emotional 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%

The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Anime 14%, Story Rich 12.5%

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Choices Matter 11%

Create your own character and explore the universe in this sci-fi space game allowing you to choose where to explore and what to do, where your decisions will affect the universe and the ending you experience.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, LGBTQ+ 17%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Choices Matter 8.3%

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

Raise a mushroom from a spore into a fine young woman, then discover the twists and turns her life may take in this creepy-cute fairytale life simulation game.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Infinite Stars is a visual novel filled with romance, mystery & roleplaying elements where you choose how the adventure unfolds. Establish your character & personality through the hundreds of choices presented in this interactive fiction inspired by stories like Dune, The Expanse & Mass Effect.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, LGBTQ+ 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%

It's a nice sunny day in Dubai, and you decide to wander into the shady clinic of Dr. Carlos PhD. Once inside, you are tasked with answering questions that will reveal your true nature...

Why similar: Anime 33%, Choices Matter 29.2%, Casual 20.2%, 2D 17.6%

You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Philosophical 14.1%, Emotional 11.2%

SELF is a suspenseful Kafkaesque text-based adventure game with simulation and puzzle mechanics. Could you seize the opportunity to find your father and your SELF back in this introspective journey?

Why similar: Adventure 49.9%, Story Rich 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.6%

You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.6%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Story Rich 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%

Explore a colorful underwater world and help a pink dolphin find the perfect date for Valentine's day!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Anime 12.2%, Choices Matter 9.2%

It's not what you say, it's how you say it. We should talk is a short-form narrative game that will make you think carefully about the words you choose. Can your relationship survive the night?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Emotional 14.2%, Choices Matter 11.1%

Is what is recorded in a photograph necessarily true? I don't think so. "But I think that even if it's a fake photo, the emotions of its creator are real after all." She said. So, your memories, then, must be real? Visual novel "Frozen Memories" gives you a fictionalised version of a real memory.

Why similar: Adventure 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Simulation 12.8%, Philosophical 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.2%

Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Philosophical 14.5%, Emotional 14.3%, Choices Matter 11%