Games Like Seventh Lair

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 19.4%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Anime 9.8%, Dark 9.5%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the primary inspiration for the creators of Seventh Lair, this gothic masterpiece shares the same haunting atmosphere and deep emotional storytelling.

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34%, Mystery 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Anime 11.9%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic mystery visual novel shares the meta-narrative complexity and psychological depth found in Seventh Lair.

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.4%, Anime 16.2%, Drama 14.3%, Emotional 9.2%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptionally polished visual novel that offers a cinematic experience with a strong focus on supernatural mystery and character dynamics.

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Anime 11.1%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the Umineko saga provides the necessary resolution to the intricate mystery and philosophical debates established in the Question Arcs.

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: Visual Novel 27.7%, LGBTQ+ 26.3%, Anime 17.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This social deduction game features a brilliant meta-narrative loop and character-driven mystery that mirrors the parallel universe themes of Seventh Lair.

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 40.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Anime 15%, Story Rich 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This series masterfully combines escape-room puzzles with a dark, twist-filled narrative that explores parallel timelines and existential dread.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Dark 28.7%, Anime 24%, Mystery 21.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping death-game visual novel that balances dark, high-stakes drama with complex character relationships and mystery.

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Anime 18.7%, Mystery 14.6%, Dark 11.9%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror visual novel that excels at building tension and mystery within a seemingly normal setting.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Anime 18.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Comedy 10.5%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal detective mystery that expertly blends dark humor with a compelling, character-focused narrative.

SeaBed is a yuri-themed psychological mystery visual novel told through the perspectives of three separate characters: Sachiko, Takako and Narasaki.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.1%, Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 12.3%, Romance 9.5%, Mystery 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-burn, atmospheric visual novel that explores themes of loss and memory with a strong LGBTQ+ narrative focus.

Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Anime 25.7%, Romance 13.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Violent 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative experience that subverts visual novel tropes to deliver a dark, psychological story that will resonate with fans of Seventh Lair.

A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.9%, Anime 17.3%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Story Rich 5%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, text-heavy mystery set on a derelict spaceship that rewards players for piecing together historical logs and character motivations.

This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.1%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 20.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven adventure that follows a young girl's quest for revenge in a world filled with demons and complex moral choices.

Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35%, Anime 18.4%, LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and melancholic visual novel that explores themes of isolation and connection in a mysterious, isolated setting.

fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Anime 25.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated visual novel that focuses on character growth and world-building within a high-fantasy setting.

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: Visual Novel 42.6%, Anime 22.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Mystery 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive visual novel about time travel and parallel worlds that features deep character development and a gripping, high-stakes plot.

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Anime 20.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Violent 5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex sci-fi mystery that utilizes a unique branching system to explore multiple perspectives on a catastrophic event.

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.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Drama 18.2%, Anime 16.2%, Romance 12%, Mystery 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery visual novel that deals with time loops and the trauma of its cast members.

The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Anime 18.5%, Mystery 17%, Dark 13%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, dark detective thriller that offers a surreal and experimental narrative experience.

A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.4%, Mystery 18.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This innovative visual novel uses a multi-perspective narrative system to weave a complex, interconnected mystery across a single day.

In this short, coming-of-age yuri visual novel, play as Marion LaRue and Audrey Clary as they explore the magical city of Castlecoast and get a second chance at love and friendship.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 45.3%, Visual Novel 34.4%, Anime 8.3%, Romance 5.7%, Story Rich 3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and focused yuri visual novel that explores the complexities of friendship and romance in a school setting.

Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, LGBTQ+ 27.7%, Anime 16.9%, Violent 7.1%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk visual novel that features a poignant LGBTQ+ romance set against a backdrop of technological and social decay.

Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Mystery 17.4%, Story Rich 13%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven interactive fiction title that focuses on character relationships and supernatural mystery in a beautifully drawn world.

The story-rich 18+ prequel to The Divine Speaker. Follow alongside Aemyl and Lucius in a two-sided story about the past and the future.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.9%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 10.5%, Drama 9.3%, Romance 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-based visual novel that highlights LGBTQ+ relationships and adventure within a richly detailed world.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.9%, Visual Novel 28.4%, Anime 12.7%, Emotional 11.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy yet deeply character-driven game that explores the lives of diverse individuals, including LGBTQ+ themes, through the lens of a late-night cafe.

A short interactive story about love, depression and the corporation.

Why similar: Dark 36.5%, Visual Novel 24%, Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Indie 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A raw and deeply personal narrative experience that tackles heavy, dark themes with unflinching honesty.

Juniper's Knot is a short (~30 mins) kinetic novel about the meeting of a demon and a boy. A kinetic novel is a game that uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 63.4%, Anime 25.1%, Indie 9.5%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and free-to-play visual novel that delivers a poignant story about an unlikely bond between two characters.

In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.1%, Anime 24.4%, Romance 11.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant visual novel that balances sports-themed excitement with heartfelt character drama and romance.

An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Anime 23.1%, Romance 17.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional and character-focused visual novel that captures the spirit of youth and ambition through a shared goal.

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Anime 21.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 7.5%

A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, LGBTQ+ 21%, Anime 13.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Drama 12.2%

Decide a mysterious girl's fate in this stunning visual novel raising sim!

Why similar: JRPG 22.3%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Drama 12.2%, Anime 11.1%, Romance 7.7%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Anime 19.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 8.5%, Dark 6.6%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Anime 16.3%, Dark 11.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.4%, Anime 18.1%, Mystery 13%, Dark 11.1%, Story Rich 8%

A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.7%, Visual Novel 26.8%, Anime 12.8%, Dark 11%, Romance 8.2%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Anime 17.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Dark 12.2%, Story Rich 8.5%

The picture of café au lait is a visual novel game that makes the players feel immersed in story and character. They will experience the story in the game through the first-person perspective of the main character in the story named "Takagi".

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, JRPG 16.5%, Anime 16.2%, Comedy 12.5%, Romance 10.2%

"A Requiem for Innocence" is a companion to the visual novel "The House in Fata Morgana." It tells the tale of a young man dragged down by his ambitions and a girl both worshiped as a saint and maligned as a witch. For them, there is no happily ever after.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Anime 12.1%, Violent 10.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Gothic 9.6% ★

This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.7%, Anime 33%, Adventure 4.4%, Story Rich 3.5%, Indie 3%

A short visual novel presented with pixel art and cute animations. Chasing after a rabbit, Alice found herself in a land of talking plants. Now, it's time to go on a tiny little adventure.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.5%, Anime 24.1%, Story Rich 14.1%, Fantasy 12.2%, 2D 3.9%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.1%, Anime 16.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%

Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Anime 20.7%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 7%, Fantasy 6%

An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.1%, Visual Novel 24.6%, JRPG 17.4%, Anime 9.3%, Dark 7.7%

The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Anime 23.1%, Violent 8.2%, Adventure 7.3%, Comedy 5.5%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.9%, Anime 18.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Violent 6.1%

The first console game of the stage-themed multi-media franchise "Revue Starlight" is on its way!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, LGBTQ+ 25.7%, Anime 14.3%, Drama 11.7%, Emotional 5.5%

An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.

Why similar: Visual Novel 72%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 9.7%

A visual novel that takes place in the same universe as "7 summer days".

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.2%, Story Rich 22.9%, Romance 19.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 7.8%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Anime 18.8%, Mystery 12.4%, Dark 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

A story driven sextroidvania click-em-up where you play as a brave barbarian ascending a lascivious lair!

Why similar: Medieval 54.4%, 2D 24%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Indie 3.3%

Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Anime 20%, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 9.5%, Romance 5.8%

This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 15.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Violent 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.9%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 11.3%, Drama 10.4%, Romance 7.9%

A side story for The Labyrinth of Grisaia, this episode takes place just after Kusakabe Asako officially names Kazami Yuuji her successor as number 9029, and details his globe-hopping exploits thereafter. Yet more secret passages of The Labyrinth of Grisaia are revealed within...

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Anime 18.6%, Drama 11.5%, Violent 9.7%, Romance 8.2%

Embrace the monster within to free yourself from a curse in this dark fantasy visual novel, a standalone introduction to the characters and setting of Sigh of the Abyss.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.9%, Visual Novel 22%, Drama 13.3%, Romance 10.9%, Emotional 10.1%

Memory note is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, several endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Indie 10.4%

In a final struggle for survival, demonkind again invaded the human world. However, the world they return to after years in the darkness isn't the same as it once was...

Why similar: JRPG 48.4%, Anime 23.1%, Adventure 11%, Story Rich 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%

What happens "After?" Five stories to continue the possible endings of Yumeutsutsu Re:master.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Adventure 24.4%, LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Anime 10.1%, Romance 5.9%