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Games Like Siren's Call: Escape Velocity

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Story Rich, Adventure, Anime.

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The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?

Reviews: Very Positive — 98% — of 140 reviews
Released: 2025-01-10
Developer: ThePenSword
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive95% of 209 reviews2022
    Dev: ThePenSword
    Windows · Linux

    This is an outdated, public beta for Siren's Call: Escape Velocity. Home is where your body is. And like any good tourist trap, Siren’s Call will do whatever it can to keep you there as long as possible. They will drag you down like crabs in a bucket. They will make this place home.

    Why similar: Psychological 13.9%, Surreal 13.8%, Philosophical 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Psychological Horror 11%

  2. #2 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 21,072 reviews2024
    Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 18.8%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Psychological 13.5%, Surreal 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

  3. #3 Schrödinger's Call
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,003 reviews2026
    Dev: Acrobatic ChirimenjakoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? Schrödinger’s Call is a visual novel that lets you experience the pain and salvation of human connection, as if you were turning the pages of a picture book.

    Why similar: Philosophical 17.9%, Psychological 15.6%, Emotional 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 11%

  4. #4 Return to Shironagasu Island
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 4,118 reviews2020
    Dev: HYOGO ONIMUSHIPub: TABINOMICHI
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 27.4%, Mystery 21.7%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Anime 9.3%

  5. #5 Train of Afterlife
    96% matchMixed51% of 183 reviews2015
    Dev: Zeiva Inc
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Psychological 10.1%, Anime 9.2%, Surreal 8.4%, Mystery 7.3%

  6. #6 PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,353 reviews2026
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Mystery 20.5%, Horror 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Story Rich 10.1%

  7. #7 MINE MEMORY
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: VAINSANE
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Uncover the skeletons in Hana's closet in "MINE MEMORY," a gripping psychological visual novel. Dive into Hana's memories, shape her destiny, and confront haunting choices with deep consequences.

    Why similar: Psychological 26.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Surreal 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.3%

  8. #8 Until Then
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,815 reviews2024
    Dev: Polychroma GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

    Why similar: Emotional 20.7%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Psychological 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Story Rich 9.4%

  9. #9 BAD END
    92% matchVery Positive83% of 398 reviews2015
    Dev: Arai Koh Create OfficePub: YOX-Project
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Psychological 9.5%, Horror 9.2%

  10. #10 Inversed
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2024
    Dev: Tymedust Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question?

    Why similar: Psychological 16.1%, Emotional 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Surreal 10.3%

  11. #11 Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 259 reviews2022
    Dev: leavesPub: socah
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In the not so distant past, the Isle of Abbot underwent a mysterious evacuation event. Delve into the secrets of this unsettling place and elicit the girls' tragic fate. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones.

    Why similar: Philosophical 23.6%, Psychological 19.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Anime 10.7%

  12. #12 Night Loops
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2023
    Dev: JiaquariumPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 20.2%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Horror 9.9%, Anime 9.2%

  13. #13 Notch - The Innocent LunA: Eclipsed SinnerS
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,299 reviews2015
    Dev: Angels Blue Digital EntertainmentPub: DigitalEZ
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 162.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    This is an isolated town, a town of memories that have been forgotten by its people. However, this small town has not been quiet and peaceful since the murders began... Time passes by, where are the sinful spirits going? Are my memories reality, or just a dream?

    Why similar: Surreal 15.8%, Psychological 15.1%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.1%

  14. #14 Symphonic Rain
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,201 reviews2017
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Visual Novel 21.9%, Emotional 14.7%, Anime 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%

  15. #15 Midnight Witch
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 357 reviews2023
    Dev: Crimson Moon Studio
    Windows

    Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 16%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Mystery 10.2%, Anime 9.5%

  16. #16 Scarlet Hollow
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,946 reviews2021
    Dev: Black Tabby Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 18.8%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Horror 11.5%

  17. #17 Hazy Mind
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 333 reviews2024
    Dev: betetiro
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

    Why similar: Psychological 19.7%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

  18. #18 Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 173 reviews2025
    Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
    Windows

    “Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Emotional 12.9%, Psychological 11.6%, Anime 11.3%, Dark 8.5%

  19. #19 She is Mermaid
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2018
    Dev: COSEN
    Windows

    Tired of your normal city life? Maybe it's instinct, maybe it's science, but nature is calling Hiroto back to his rural hometown! Little does he know that his childhood friend has somehow gotten herself turned into a... mermaid!?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 72.2%, Adventure 27.8%

  20. #20 End of Lines
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: Nova-box
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Travel across landscapes devastated by a catastrophic climate meltdown, following a small family in search of somewhere habitable. With limited supplies and facing potential death at every turn, your choices will decide their fate. Will they manage to settle down?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Psychological 16.3%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%

  21. #21 Five Stages of Pink
    82% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2022
    Dev: Kaffein
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Horror mystery about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city while trying to survive one more day. In a universe where Sleep is an illness. This is a visual novel with point and click features.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Emotional 11.7%

  22. #22 KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 521 reviews2025
    Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
    Windows

    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: Visual Novel 32.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Multiple Endings 21.2%, Anime 9.8%, Adventure 8.2%

  23. #23 CAFE 0 ~The Drowned Mermaid~
    84% matchMixed63% of 178 reviews2015
    Dev: ROSEVERTE MYSTERYPub: ROSEVERTE
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    What will you do if you can redo the last 7 days before you died? Try this unique supernatural mystery visual novel!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Mystery 12%, Horror 10.4%, Anime 9.2%

  24. #24 MOOD
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 480 reviews2025
    Dev: MAT Affect
    Windows

    MOOD is a short visual novel combining horror, dark humor, and dialogues on a wide variety of topics, from old movies to ancient wars. You were the one who summoned your new companion, there is no backing out now!

    Why similar: Philosophical 21.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Dark 9.4%, Horror 8.8%

  25. #25 Raging Loop
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,315 reviews2017
    Dev: KEMCO
    Windows
    Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Mystery 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Psychological 14.5%, Story Rich 8.8%

  26. #26 Do Animals Dream?
    82% matchMostly Positive71% of 89 reviews2021
    Dev: Black Vein Productions
    Windows · Mac

    You’re shipwrecked on a mysterious island of talking animals! You’ll need to make friends with the local critters if you hope to return home. This adventure includes branching conversations, memorable endings, and dark secrets...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Cute 7.7%

  27. #27 Demons Never Lie
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 462 reviews2019
    Dev: IndieBugPub: RecordMedia
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Demons Never Lie is a creepy graphic adventure made with voxel and low-poly where even your soul is at stake! An incredible and dark story with elements of the classic point&click and visual novels. An exciting interactive experience with a unique atmosphere.

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  28. #28 The Test: Secrets of the Soul
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,564 reviews2023
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    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: Psychological 13.5%, Philosophical 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Mystery 8.7%

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    78% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2026
    Dev: Somber GamesPub: Caspianborn Publishing
    Windows

    Pink Noise is a nonlinear visual novel in the psychological horror genre, immersing you in the retro atmosphere of the '90s. It tells the tale of a group of teenagers who unknowingly set off a chain of terrifying events. What secrets lie within the mysterious VHS tape they should’ve never played?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Horror 10.8%

  30. #30 Curse or Love
    77% matchVery Positive96% of 73 reviews2026
    Dev: 小橘子糖_official
    Windows

    A Denpa Bishoujo Psychological Horror Curio: A Visual Novel ❦ Mild Horror, Mild Suspense, and a Hint of Whimsical Madness ❦ We Hope You Find Your Own "Happy Ending" Among Multiple Conclusions ❦ A Major Plot Twist, Perhaps? ❦ Glimpse a sliver of truth in the liminal space between life and death.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Emotional 11.1%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Mystery 9.8%

  31. #31 Green Pond Town
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2026
    Dev: Cotton Game
    Windows · Mac

    You've received a strange letter, and inside, a chilling black and white photograph – the people in the picture are eerily faceless! A powerful intuition compels you to journey to the location in the photo: Greenwater Town...

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 45.4%, Abstract 25.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Horror 5.1%

  32. #32 Departed Away
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 557 reviews2024
    Dev: Alperen Torun
    Windows

    Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.

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    76% matchVery Positive95% of 489 reviews2021
    Dev: PHOSEPO
    Windows

    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.

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    75% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2025
    Dev: Koro Pixel StudioPub: Dark Product
    Windows

    Alone in the dead of night, you find yourself sent on a simple errand to check on a quiet gas station on the outskirts of town. But nothing here feels right. You can’t outrun this place. It wants you. And it will keep you.

    Why similar: Surreal 16.7%, Philosophical 14.8%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%

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    75% matchVery Positive83% of 554 reviews2023
    Dev: EyeguysPub: Santa Ragione
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.

    Why similar: Surreal 21.1%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Horror 11.3%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

  36. #36 Enelia: Dawn of Madness
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2024
    Dev: Indra Studio
    Windows

    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.

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  37. #37 Memory Girl +
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2025
    Dev: cream△Pub: Champloo Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.2%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Emotional 11.2%, Mystery 9.9%, Horror 8.5%

  38. #38 Cooking Companions
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,196 reviews2021
    Dev: Deer Dream StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Horror 9.6%, Anime 9%

  39. #39 The Agony
    78% matchMixed57% of 319 reviews2017
    Dev: KishMish Games
    Windows · Linux

    Do you often think of what is there, beneath the towns and the cities we live in? Sewer systems, bombshelters, scientific objects... Are you ready to find yourself in a place on the edge of the reality plane you are used to?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Surreal 15.8%, Psychological 13.7%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

  40. #40 The Test: Reimagined
    72% matchVery Positive83% of 126 reviews2026
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    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!

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    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,928 reviews2020
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 148 reviews2026
    Dev: RenkaPub: Renka LH 1
    Windows

    Short visual novel. A 24-hour romance at its worst; a 24-hour escape at its sweetest.

    Why similar: Surreal 17.3%, Psychological 14.9%, Visual Novel 14%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%

  43. #43 Beacon Pines
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,388 reviews2022
    Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Emotional 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 10.1%

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    71% matchVery Positive94% of 148 reviews2024
    Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Shiravune
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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  45. #45 MAMIYA
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 496 reviews2021
    Dev: Kenkou LandPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.

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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,736 reviews2025
    Dev: Team VividstasisPub: Hajimeli
    Windows

    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: Surreal 28.4%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Anime 11.3%, Cute 7.2%, Psychological Horror 7%

  47. #47 7'scarlet
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 873 reviews2019
    Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Intragames
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 28.9%, Mystery 18.4%, Anime 16.5%, Horror 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%

  48. #48 Neve
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2026
    Dev: Michelle SantosPub: Ritus Studio
    Windows

    Neve is a non-linear interactive fiction in which your decisions can completely change the course of story. Manage your team, race against time and unravel the mysteries surrounding your ship's crash in this suffocating retrofuturistic thriller that will have you hooked from the first second.

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  49. #49 Backspace Backspace Backspace
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Blue Tango Street
    Windows · Mac

    In an AI-powered age where original authors have become largely redundant, play as a dejected writer on the brink of losing their creative drive forever.

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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 646 reviews2025
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    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.

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  51. #51 RGB GlitchGazer
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2026
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    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.

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  52. #52 Nightmare Zapping
    70% matchVery Positive99% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: Maldo19
    Windows

    A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Horror 12.2%, Story Rich 9.8%

  53. #53 Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,084 reviews2021
    Dev: 致意
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?

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  54. #54 HOMESICKNESS
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2025
    Dev: jnity
    Windows

    HOMESICKNESS is a point-&-click psychological horror indie game exploring the nuances of nostalgia. Play as Theo, trapped in CHILDREEF’s daycare, descending floor by floor; surviving the remnants of time. Use the Kids' multi-tool, listen to obscure tapes, and make your way to the lot. She's waiting.

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  55. #55 Bad Faith
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2022
    Dev: Mado
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.

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  56. #56 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 56,574 reviews2022
    Dev: WSS playground
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Psychological 15.1%, Anime 12.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

  57. #57 Beso's Shawarma
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2026
    Dev: Mtatsminda Studio
    Windows

    Beso's Shawarma is a short, narrative-driven horror game. A late-night call lures you on a surreal journey through empty streets to a sketchy shawarma shop. Talk to a cast of strange characters, make a terrifying choice, and try to escape a disjointed, looping nightmare.

    Why similar: Surreal 19.2%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Horror 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%

  58. #58 Gore Screaming Show
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2022
    Dev: Black CycPub: JAST
    Windows

    A deeply unsettling visual novel following a boy who returns to his hometown expecting to find peace; however, it isn't long before his hopes are dashed by the monster known as Gore Screaming Show.

    Why similar: Surreal 14.2%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Emotional 12%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Abstract 10.3%

  59. #59 Himawari - The Sunflower -
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 210 reviews2016
    Dev: blank-note & FrontwingPub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 84.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    What begins as a slice-of-life romantic comedy will prove to be a sci-fi tale full of character drama, mysteries, and tragedy. This coming-of-age visual novel is a story about life, mistakes, pursuing your dreams, and finding your place in the universe.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Anime 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Philosophical 12.2%

  60. #60 You Can Save Everyone
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Caleb Draper
    Windows

    You Can Save Everyone is a heartfelt horror meta-puzzle game. Trapped deep within a facility with only a console to communicate with the others inside, decipher the proper methods to control the console, and - just maybe - save everyone. But be careful. The locks aren't just there for you.

    Why similar: Experimental 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 11%

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