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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, Adventure, Story Rich, Psychological Horror.

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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 135 reviews
Released: 2025-01-10
Developer: ThePenSword
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    96% matchVery Positive93% of 20,460 reviews2024
    Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.7 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 17.9%, Psychological 14.8%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Surreal 10.4%

  2. #2 Siren's Call: Free Beta Edition
    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    This is an outdated, public beta for Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.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: Philosophical 15.3%, Psychological 15.2%, Surreal 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Emotional 9.9%

  3. #3 PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,186 reviews2026
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 15.1 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 23.1%, Mystery 17.9%, Horror 14.2%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Anime 8.5%

  4. #4 MINE MEMORY
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 53 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 28.4%, Surreal 12.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%

  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 25.1%, Psychological 11.2%, Anime 10.1%, Surreal 8.2%, Abstract 8%

  6. #6 Return to Shironagasu Island
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,067 reviews2020
    Dev: HYOGO ONIMUSHIPub: TABINOMICHI
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.1 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 27.8%, Mystery 19.5%, Horror 14.8%, Anime 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.6%

  7. #7 BAD END
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 395 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 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Mystery 10.5%, Psychological 10.5%, Horror 10%

  8. #8 Symphonic Rain
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,170 reviews2017
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 32.8 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%, Emotional 15.8%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Anime 14.2%, Psychological Horror 10%

  9. #9 Until Then
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,524 reviews2024
    Dev: Polychroma GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 21.8%, Visual Novel 19%, Psychological 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Mystery 7.9%

  10. #10 Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 257 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 26.4%, Psychological 21.4%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 11.5%, Mystery 11.3%

  11. #11 Inversed
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 78 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 17.8%, Emotional 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Surreal 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

  12. #12 End of Lines
    89% 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 19.4%, Psychological 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.9%

  13. #13 KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 511 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 30.2%, Multiple Endings 23.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Anime 10.5%, Adventure 8.7%

  14. #14 Night Loops
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 163 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 22.1%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Horror 10.7%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

  15. #15 She is Mermaid
    89% 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 69.7%, Adventure 30.3%

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    86% 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 17.4%, Emotional 13.1%, Psychological 12.2%, Anime 11.7%, Dark 9.1%

  17. #17 Scarlet Hollow
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,749 reviews2021
    Dev: Black Tabby Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 13.8 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 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 13.1%, Mystery 11.1%

  18. #18 Do Animals Dream?
    86% 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: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Cute 8.8%

  19. #19 Notch - The Innocent LunA: Eclipsed SinnerS
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,296 reviews2015
    Dev: Angels Blue Digital EntertainmentPub: DigitalEZ
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 163.4 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: Psychological 16.8%, Surreal 15.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Mystery 9%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

  20. #20 Rail of Möbius
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 487 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.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Mystery 11.5%

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    82% matchVery Positive90% of 552 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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  22. #22 The Test: Secrets of the Soul
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,558 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 14.7%, Philosophical 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Emotional 9%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%

  23. #23 MOOD
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 468 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 24%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Dark 10.5%, Horror 9.4%

  24. #24 Mediterranea Inferno
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 545 reviews2023
    Dev: EyeguysPub: Santa Ragione
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 20.5%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Horror 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Multiple Endings 9.7%

  25. #25 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.

    Why similar: Philosophical 16%, Surreal 15.2%, Psychological 14.2%, Horror 10%, Visual Novel 10%

  26. #26 The Test: Reimagined
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 120 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!

    Why similar: Philosophical 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Psychological 12.3%, Emotional 11.9%

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    78% matchVery Positive90% of 103 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 16.4%, Psychological 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Abstract 11.5%

  28. #28 CAFE 0 ~The Drowned Mermaid~
    83% 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 39.2%, Horror 12%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Anime 10.5%

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    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,313 reviews2022
    Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 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: Emotional 21.6%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Horror 10.8%, Mystery 9.2%

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    77% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2026
    Dev: 群星闪耀时Pub: 群星闪耀时
    Windows

    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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    77% matchVery Positive92% of 351 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 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Anime 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.2%

  32. #32 Himawari - The Sunflower -
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 207 reviews2016
    Dev: blank-note & FrontwingPub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 85.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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.

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    76% matchVery Positive86% of 331 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 22.1%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Anime 8.3%

  34. #34 Muv-Luv
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,987 reviews2018
    Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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.

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    74% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: cream△Pub: Champloo Games
    Windows

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

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  36. #36 Pink Noise
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 117 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: Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.4%

  37. #37 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.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Horror 12.6%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Anime 10.1%

  38. #38 vivid/stasis
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 3,589 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 28.5%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 8.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.5%

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    72% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2025
    Dev: ST SinovarPub: TopHouse Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents" is a branching visual novel where your choices truly matter...

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Visual Novel 22%, Horror 13%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Anime 9.1%

  40. #40 7'scarlet
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 867 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.

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    72% matchVery Positive94% of 147 reviews2024
    Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Shiravune
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Surreal 20.8%, Emotional 18.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Anime 8%

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    70% matchVery Positive100% of 55 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.

    Why similar: Psychological 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 12%, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 9.5%

  43. #43 Five Stages of Pink
    73% 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: Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Emotional 12.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Horror 10.6%

  44. #44 Crimson Spires
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 94 reviews2020
    Dev: Woodsy Studio
    Windows

    This otome-style visual novel blends eeriness and romance into a compelling drama. A ring of deadly towers traps you in the small mining town of Bataille, Missouri with extreme conspiracy theorists, a serial killer, and wealthy vampires. Choose your partner wisely.

    Why similar: Adventure 39.8%, Visual Novel 39.1%, Horror 21.1%

  45. #45 The Test: Reality Check
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 640 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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    68% matchVery Positive99% of 217 reviews2026
    Dev: Three Bees
    Windows · Mac

    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 29.1%, Emotional 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Visual Novel 15%, Story Rich 7.8%

  47. #47 Raging Loop
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,075 reviews2017
    Dev: KEMCO
    Windows
    Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Psychological 17.2%, Mystery 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 7.5%

  48. #48 HOMESICKNESS
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 76 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.

    Why similar: Experimental 22.1%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Abstract 16.4%, Psychological 16.1%, Horror 11.9%

  49. #49 The Agony
    75% 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 19.4%, Surreal 15.6%, Psychological 15.3%, Horror 12.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

  50. #50 Cooking Companions
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,193 reviews2021
    Dev: Deer Dream StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 14.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Horror 10.7%, Anime 10%

  51. #51 Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,082 reviews2021
    Dev: 致意
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.2 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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  52. #52 You Can Save Everyone
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Caleb Draper
    Windows

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    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Experimental 21.9%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Horror 13.7%, Story Rich 8.8%

  53. #53 Loop//Error
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 56 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.

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  54. #54 MAMIYA
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 473 reviews2021
    Dev: Kenkou LandPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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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  55. #55 Backspace Backspace Backspace
    67% 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.

    Why similar: Psychological 20.8%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 10.4%

  56. #56 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 55,246 reviews2022
    Dev: WSS playground
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 21%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Psychological 17.2%, Anime 14.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

  57. #57 The Mermaid of Zennor
    68% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2021
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A short, dark visual novel set in the UK about a young autistic girl's destructive obsession with her older brother.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Emotional 16.7%, Psychological 15%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Anime 11%

  58. #58 The Test: Hypothesis Rising
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,928 reviews2020
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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: Psychological 19.3%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.9%

  59. #59 The Specter's Desire
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Themisian
    Windows · Mac

    This year's Desire Hierarchy has begun. The stakes are now deadly. Hop into The Specter's Desire, a Visual Novel in which you play against the city's top talents to save your parents. Includes puzzling gameplay that has you tearing down arguments, hatching schemes, and revealing the truth!

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Horror 12.9%, Multiple Endings 10.6%

  60. #60 Muv-Luv Alternative
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,645 reviews2018
    Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30.5%, Anime 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%

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