Games Like Shadows Of Memory lll

Every choice you make brings you closer to Death. Dive into death, spirits, and your subconscious in this gothic fantasy visual novel told in six thrilling parts. (Parts 2-6 in development)

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Anime 11.3%, Adventure 7.7%

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: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Anime 13.4%, Emotional 12.3%, Adventure 9.7%

Kagari, a withdrawn child, and Kagami, the robot living in society as their stand-in—Only one will be recognized as the real Kagari. Your role is to gently observe their choices and decisions. Your role is to gently observe their choices and decisions.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.4%, Adventure 16.7%, Anime 12.5%, Emotional 11.5%, Conversation 8.2%

Scarlet Scarf is a visual novel inspired by the legend of Plague Maiden. Dive into the dark mysteries of a dying city with the fate of Sanator Richard Murdock in your hands. Perhaps it's not too late to stop the on-going calamity...

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Hand-drawn 15%, Anime 12.1%, Emotional 10.8%

Go home, Alice. The past awaits you. This is the second chapter in the horror visual novel trilogy.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Anime 10.2%, Horror 9.8%

少年よ、美少女よりも可愛くなれ。 女装覚醒アドベンチャー「ボク姫PROJECT」。 女子生徒率99％の超お嬢様学校「私立百合愛学園」。 その学園のルールは「可愛さ」こそ全て。 女装少年 ｖｓ 超美少女！前代未聞の「可愛さ」対決が――今始まる！

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 34.2%, Adventure 21.1%, Anime 18.8%, Conversation 14.1%, Visual Novel 7.6%

«NEUROBROOD» is a visual novel in the cyberpunk‑horror genre. Those touched by the abyss of neurodream never wake up the same.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.3%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Conversation 7.4%, Horror 6.4%

正田崇とＧユウスケが送る"神座万象シリーズ"再始動作品・第一弾『黒白のアヴェスター』。 善と悪に分けられた二元論の世界で、殺戮の荒野を行く男の冥府魔道の物語！

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.7%, Adventure 22.2%, Anime 19%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, 2D 9%

Trade your soul for digital fame in this psychological visual novel. As fallen tech mogul Doran White, navigate a treacherous social media landscape. Your choices shape his fate in this hand-drawn, neuroscience-inspired reimagining of Oscar Wilde's classic.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.7%, Conversation 16.9%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, 2D 7.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Labyrinth of Crystal Princess is a “escape the labyrinth by detecting the unseen” horror adventure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.4%, Emotional 16.9%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Conversation 10.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

The Perfect Prince is an adventure game featuring a touching story and storybook-style visuals. Progress through puzzles and light action, as the tale branches based on your choices and actions. Build bonds with the characters and shape a story that’s uniquely yours.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Adventure 20.7%, Emotional 15.4%, 2D 8.1%

Is cutting down a young girl a sin, or a salvation? In the Haku-a Church where pure love and jealousy collide, a young gem-craftsman is forced to choose—to let her live, or to end her life.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33%, Adventure 19.2%, Anime 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Visual Novel 7.1%

A psychological horror visual novel about Miya, a former prodigy trapped in a decaying home with her unstable stepfather, her talking plush Mopa, and the bystander who hears every step she takes...

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.4%, Anime 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Horror 9.9%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

With significantly enhanced RPG elements, you can now use items, equipment, and status upgrades for tactical gameplay. Witness the princess knight's fight with only her pride to rely on. Victory or submission—it's all in your hands.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.3%, Adventure 22%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, 2D 7.9%, Visual Novel 7.6%

I am here, in this world... A Japanese-style fantasy adventure by Kogado Studio. In this town, strange incidents never cease. Join Satoree Mizuki, a girl who can read others’ minds, and uncover the truth behind these supernatural cases.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.8%, Anime 23.7%, Adventure 21.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.9%

The Doll Shop is a hand-drawn narrative game – part romance, part horror – set in the Japanese countryside. Play as a young dollmaker who reunites with his childhood friend in an eerie snowbound village. Will you dare confess your secret?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Emotional 16.3%, Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.1%

A visual novel with more than 50 illustrations to color the story. Summer" has suddenly disappeared from a certain town. A boy returns to the town where the seasons have stopped, and is reunited with his former friends. What awaits him after he overcomes the cost of his wish?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30%, Adventure 16.5%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Anime 14.9%, Emotional 6.9%

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nauris, where enchanting landscapes hide terrifying secrets: the strange behavior of elders, sinister rituals of priests, and the disappearance of citizens. Madness lurks everywhere – will you master it or become its victim? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Anime 13%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Horror 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%

Among the 18 people who have a heart of justice, there is an evil that seeks murder. It is a mysterious and malicious death game of justice ADV. This is a free game made by an individual. Please note that this is an unfinished work.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Hand-drawn 20.5%, Adventure 19%, Conversation 16.4%, Anime 9.4%

Step into the world of Nyx, a VTuber whose online persona begins to blur with something far more unsettling. After the Stream Went Dark is a short psychological horror visual novel exploring identity, self-perception, and the fragile boundary between performance and reality.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20%, Adventure 18.6%, Anime 17.3%, Emotional 13.8%, 2D 8.1%

Horror adventure game to appraise spirits photos

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 38.6%, Adventure 27.2%, Horror 16.1%, 2D 8.5%, Visual Novel 8.5%

少女の絶命まであと30分…。 『絶体絶命少女』は、"冷たい方程式"や"トロッコ問題"をオマージュした短編SFビジュアルノベルです。 母親に会うため宇宙船に密航した少女か、宇宙事故に遭い救助を待つ遭難者たちか、あなたは命の選択を迫られます。 救う命を選び、少女の運命を見届けましょう。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35%, Adventure 20.4%, Anime 14%, Emotional 11%, 2D 8%

A mysterious tale shared with Sujin, the girl only I can see.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.7%, Adventure 22.7%, Anime 14.6%, Emotional 11.6%, 2D 7.8%

One day, the boy is suddenly caught up in an incident and is forced to face problems he has been avoiding, giving him an opportunity to think about himself. And the boy comes up with a solution on his own. What choice did the boy make?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Emotional 18%, Conversation 14.4%, 2D 9.2%

Blossoms of Eternity by JAYBE GAMES is a thrilling time-travel saga in which Kuro, Miyu, and Aihara must confront not only their own feelings, but also power-hungry witches who can literally turn reality upside down.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Anime 13.9%, Emotional 13.2%, Adventure 9.4%

Let us exchange the KOTONOHA of hope a little more. *Ĉu vi volas paroli la lingvon "Juliamo"?* Do you want to speak *Juliamo*?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.7%, Adventure 23.2%, Anime 14.8%, 2D 8.8%, Visual Novel 8.4%

A puzzle-based horror game where the player takes on the role of a building manager who manages a haunted building and its "patients". Through the player's different options will raise or lower the pollution value, thus triggering different endings.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Emotional 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

『さあ、無限の絶望をあじわえ！』町の人々が原因不明の症状でとつぜん凶暴になる。高校生たちに襲いかかるバッドエンドを楽しむ物語。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Anime 13.5%, Visual Novel 7.1%

Aevitas: Last Light is a short atmospheric platforming journey about atrophy, loss, and acceptance. Help a young moth to follow the light, don't lose hope as your powers wane and find new ways to navigate this visually stunning, hand-crafted reverse metroidvania.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.6%, Emotional 17.8%, Anime 17.6%, Adventure 17.1%, Atmospheric 11.2%

Enjoy watching how team members react to the various mishaps that occur during the intensive training camp.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 42.8%, Adventure 27.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%, 2D 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%

A horror adventure game where you identify ghost photos and ghost videos

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 38.6%, Adventure 24.6%, Horror 18.7%, 2D 8.5%, Visual Novel 8.5%

Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 36.8%, Dark Fantasy 25.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Anime 10%, Visual Novel 7.2%

In New Meaning you play as Luke Wilson, or do you? Luke is a struggling teenager trying to shed some light upon a dark lonely world, will you help him or will you aid his departure into depression? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 43.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Anime 12.8%, 2D 9%, Horror 8.5%

Explore the beginning of a new horrifying story in this mixture of a text-based and a 2D game. Emily's world is about to turn upside down, maybe in more ways than anyone is able to realize yet.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.7%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Emotional 14.1%, Horror 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

少女達の「最期の一日」を辿り、真相を紐解いていく

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.9%, Adventure 21.6%, Emotional 13.3%, 2D 8.4%, Visual Novel 8.1%

みんなで過ごすことができる最後の夏。 『この夏を忘れない思い出にしよう。』 だれかが言ったその言葉から始まる、茹だるように暑い、鮮明な夏の日。 大丈夫。きっと忘れない。 たとえ、目に見えるものが偽物だとしても。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.7%, Adventure 20.1%, Anime 16.7%, Emotional 9.8%, 2D 7.9%

A visual novel in the romance and adventure genre. Awaken in the Honeycombs, a camp where memory is erased and secrets hum in the night. Forge bonds, defy the Union, and uncover your past. Will you be a pawn or ignite freedom as war looms?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.5%, Anime 16.4%, Emotional 14.7%, Adventure 12.3%, 2D 7.7%

A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.8%, Emotional 12.8%, Anime 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 9.3%

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

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.6%, Adventure 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Anime 7.5%

怖い話を聞いているだけなのに何かおかしい……。新聞部の新人、坂上修一となり、学校新聞の特集のために集まった6人の語り部より怖い話を聞いていきます。語り部は話の途中で坂上に質問や感想を求めてきます。それが選択肢となっており、答えることによって物語が変化していきます。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.4%, Adventure 23.7%, Anime 19.3%, Horror 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.1%

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: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.4%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Adventure 10.7%, Horror 10.6%

Re:Turn 2 is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. The game follows on from the events of the first game. Saki and her fiancé, Sen, are trapped on an abandoned train that is haunted by an evil spirit that takes the form of a little girl named Ayumi.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Emotional 12.5%, Psychological Horror 10%, Horror 8.6%

"Trick-or-Treat" doesn't always get you a treat.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37%, Adventure 22.3%, Anime 19.3%, Horror 8.1%, Visual Novel 8%

“All wrong.” Game consists of five stories that are connected with mysterious characters and events. The main character is trying to discover the meaning each of them. He gets sucked in the events that will lead him to the strange places where he meets strange people, fairy tale creatures and landscapes.

Why similar: Adventure 29.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 10.3%

可愛い後輩と2人っきり……冷凍庫の中で。 低体温症、矛盾脱衣、幻覚などの苦痛を乗り越えた先にあるのは、「真相」と「死」のみ。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28%, Conversation 18.6%, Hand-drawn 14%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Visual Novel 5.5%

This is the third horror adventure game from TEAM SHINZA.Players progress through the game by writing comments while watching videos of [problem properties] being investigated.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 44.2%, Adventure 25.3%, Horror 19.4%, 2D 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

The world's most "sentimental" tale. "Let's go away together." Those were Yuika Aoi's last words. It was the winter of my first year of college. She disappeared, without a trace. Where had she gone? - only the flower knows.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 34%, Adventure 23.2%, Emotional 17%, 2D 11.5%, Visual Novel 11%

*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. なんとなく大学生になった主人公、「加賀正午」。 それなりに一人暮らしの大学生活を楽しんでいる一方で、彼は漠然とした憂鬱さを感じていた。 その原因は数年前、理由も告げず突然消えた恋人、「黒須カナタ」だった。 カナタとの唐突な別れは彼の心に大きな傷をつけていたのだ……。 それから数年後── 偶然にもカフェで再会するカナタと正午。 失ったと思っていたカナタとの再会で彼の心は乱れてしまう。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.5%, Adventure 20.8%, Emotional 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12%, Visual Novel 7%

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 30.4%, Emotional 12.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Anime 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Relive the four days of destiny...

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.6%, Anime 15.6%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Emotional 12.6%, Adventure 12.1%

An ordinary commute becomes a moral crucible in Monar Station, a short psychological horror visual novel. Navigate an extreme situation, make value-defining choices... Discover what lingers after the train moves on...

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Adventure 12.3%, Horror 10.1%, Anime 9.7%

A psychological thriller visual novel where your choices deeply affect an 18-year-old woman's mental state, leading to multiple endings.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.9%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Anime 14.5%, Emotional 10.8%, Adventure 10.3%

Work your way down through the bunker levels, solving puzzles and tackling challenges. Your choices drive the story’s twists and turns, shaping the intrigue and suspense along the way.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 48.8%, Conversation 20%, Adventure 15.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Story Rich 5.8%

Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22%, Anime 16.3%, Emotional 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Adventure 9.5%

「これは何を手にするために、何かを失う物語」 季節は変わり冬になる。死神の条件のために主人公、長谷部涼平は菅野雪乃への恋心を自覚するが、彼女の親友に想いを寄せられてしまい、今度は三角関係の当事者になってしまった。自分の未来を掴むためにも菅野雪乃との両思いを目指すことになるが…。青春群像劇ビジュアルドラマ三部作の最終章が遂に開幕！

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.1%, Adventure 20.7%, Emotional 13%, 2D 8%, Conversation 7.6%

From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.

Why similar: Anime 17.1%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Emotional 12.3%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Adventure 9.6%

*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 「メモリーズオフ」シリーズ1作目 1999年に登場した恋愛アドベンチャーゲーム「メモリーズオフ」をフルＨＤ移植。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Emotional 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Visual Novel 7.3%

Izumi, the demon girl you accidentally captured. A novel adventure game where you gradually connect hearts as you spend your days together with Izumi.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 42.9%, Adventure 27.2%, Atmospheric 9.9%, 2D 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%

*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 浜咲学園に通う高校3年生「鷺沢一蹴」 彼には同学年の彼女、「陵いのり」がいた。 何もかも順調だった。 しかし、それは唐突に訪れる……。 卒業も間近に控えた雨の日のバレンタインデー……。 いのりからデートに誘われた一蹴は、いのりから告白された想い出の場所に連れて行く。 そこで渡されるチョコレートと一緒に渡されたのは…… いのりからの一方的な別れ話。 果たして別れの訳は……一蹴といのりの関係は……！？

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Emotional 13.5%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Visual Novel 7.4%

Together with Snezhana and her dog Ayda you will go to the woods for mushroom hunting. An ordinary adventure does not foreshadow adversity, until you decide to step into an uncharted plase… A short but atmospheric visual novel that will give you goosebumps.

Why similar: Emotional 14.7%, Anime 13.9%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Horror 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.2%