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  1. #1 The House in Fata Morgana
    97% matchVery Positive95% of 6,743 reviews2016
    Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Philosophical 27.3%, Visual Novel 19%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Anime 10.7%

  2. #2 Heartbound
    96% matchMixed54% of 3,686 reviews2018
    Dev: Pirate Software
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.9%, Story Rich 27.8%, Adventure 11.4%, Anime 7.9%, Indie 6.4%

  3. #3 OneShot
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 65,379 reviews2016
    Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.4%, Story Rich 34.7%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%

  4. #4 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 39.3%, Anime 17.3%, Psychological 14.6%, Mystery 8.5%, Adventure 7.5%

  5. #5 妄生 - Wandering Souls
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 130 reviews2026
    Dev: GOCORE
    Windows

    "Wandering Souls" is a visual novel game set in modern China. It tells a touching story about love, sacrifice, and repentance. Through delicate narrative and profound character creation, it brings players an immersive audio-visual experience.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 43.4%, Story Rich 23.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 8.3%, Anime 8.1%

  6. #6 Gore Screaming Show
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 179 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: Visual Novel 37.6%, Anime 28.8%, Story Rich 18.4%, Adventure 7.5%, Horror 4.4%

  7. #7 The 111th Soul
    94% matchMixed70% of 206 reviews2017
    Dev: Ricardo Pratas
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Embark on a touching and creepy journey about sacrifice and how sometimes a person pays for the sins of another

    Why similar: Adventure 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Indie 16.1%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 13.1%

  8. #8 Adabana Odd Tales
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,092 reviews2020
    Dev: Liar-softPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    "This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Story Rich 20%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Adventure 15.2%, Anime 11.4%

  9. #9 OMORI
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 88,824 reviews2020
    Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.2%, Story Rich 34.3%, Anime 11.4%, Indie 6.6%, Horror 4%

  10. #10 MYTH - Steam Edition
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 173 reviews2016
    Dev: CircletempoPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A world of shadows. A world of light. In the world of light where no shadows exist lived a boy - Meito Tanabe. One day, he met a girl who possessed a shadow - Shimon. She brings him to her world - a place filled with shadows.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Mystery 18.3%, Anime 15.9%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 5.4%

  11. #11 Souls of Chronos
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 168 reviews2023
    Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    The Apocalypse shattered a world in disarray. Facing his impending death, a young boy named Sid crossed paths with Torii, a girl who feeds on the energy of time. In the harbour town of Astella, a mysterious adventure is about to unfold along with the investigation of an unusual crime...

    Why similar: Anime 38.2%, Story Rich 27.7%, Mystery 26.4%, Adventure 7.7%

  12. #12 and yet, we dream
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2026
    Dev: arda bolat
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    a psychological visual novel where you investigate the souls of the dead. spend time with them, analyze their past, file reports to decide their eternal fate.

    Why similar: Psychological 33%, Visual Novel 29.2%, Mystery 19.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 5%

  13. #13 Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 1,088 reviews2021
    Dev: 致意
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 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?

    Why similar: Psychological 28.7%, Visual Novel 28.3%, Anime 19%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 6.8%

  14. #14 Thy Creature
    88% matchVery Positive83% of 144 reviews2022
    Dev: Growing Seeds
    Windows

    A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30.2%, Mystery 24.9%, Story Rich 23.3%, Adventure 7.7%, Indie 4.5%

  15. #15 1bitHeart
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 926 reviews2017
    Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Anime 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

  16. #16 Antioma
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: West East StudioPub: WELOVEPLAYERS
    Windows

    The little boy Kiddo has spent most of his life in the hospital. Little does he know what a complicated and fascinating world lies concealed beyond the hospital walls. Today, on Kiddo's birthday, his mom wasn't around. Instead of her, the boy met Shadow, who inspired him to escape from a hospital.

    Why similar: Psychological 50.9%, Story Rich 30.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Horror 6%, Atmospheric 2.6%

  17. #17 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 995 reviews2016
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 22.5%, Anime 14%, Mystery 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Story Rich 9.6%

  18. #18 Alex's Hope & Alex's Solitude
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2024
    Dev: Violet Horizons Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A boy regains his hope and a girl finds herself in solitude. A kinetic novel that will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions.

    Why similar: Psychological 28.7%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Anime 18.1%, Linear 14.5%, Story Rich 11.5%

  19. #19 Even20: The Interference of Parallels
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2025
    Dev: SilverEyesPub: Wisdom Games Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

    Why similar: Mystery 33.7%, Story Rich 23.1%, Anime 17.6%, Adventure 11.2%, Horror 6.2%

  20. #20 Kanna Maze
    83% matchVery Positive89% of 394 reviews2024
    Dev: 致意
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In an isolated lab beneath the earth, a childhood friend is resurrected. Amidst sealed walls, a spree of killings unfolds. In a godless abyss, parallel worlds entwine like a maze. Where does one find the path to the sole universe of bliss?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 47.9%, Mystery 25.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Word Game 11.8%, Atmospheric 1.4%

  21. #21 Keep in Mind: Remastered
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 619 reviews2018
    Dev: Little Moth GamesPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Keep in Mind follows Jonas, a man haunted by alcoholism, depression, and grief. One night, he awakens to a shadowy mirror world where beasts lurk and stars don't shine. Lost and scared, Jonas must face the twisted beasts if he ever wishes to return home and learn the truth about his darkness.

    Why similar: Psychological 26.1%, Philosophical 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Mystery 11.1%

  22. #22 A Light in the Dark
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,737 reviews2018
    Dev: CreSpiritPub: Sekai Project
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    ──We cannot choose in this unfair world.The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...The fierce girl struggling for survival...Two people in totally opposite positions in life.In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, Anime 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, Indie 6.9%

  23. #23 Mandemon
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 373 reviews2023
    Dev: 致意
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Crumbling school buildings in Japan. A string of bizarre incidents. The eerie legend of Mandemon. Lies and truth intertwine. Love and hatred blur in the mist. What will you do? Who can you trust? Welcome to a cruel world of deceit and suffering—

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Psychological 21.8%, Mystery 19.4%, Anime 16.9%, Adventure 6.4%

  24. #24 The Test: Secrets of the Soul
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,567 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: Philosophical 25.7%, Psychological 22.1%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Anime 11.3%

  25. #25 The Hanged Man
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 226 reviews2018
    Dev: Uri GamesPub: PLAYISM
    Windows

    "You're a demon child. Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins.". This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Will was running away from home with his mouse buddy Pop, until the two of them wandered into an abandoned building. What secrets lie hidden within?

    Why similar: Anime 30.1%, Story Rich 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 7.2%

  26. #26 Home
    78% matchVery Positive100% of 156 reviews2025
    Dev: Mr.Spoon
    Windows

    A game about the short journey of a boy who left home. Experience a dense story in around 2 hours, along with rhythm gameplay and music puzzles. Enjoy live acoustic sounds and a story that feels like a musical film!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Linear 21.6%, Philosophical 20.6%, Story Rich 19.1%, Adventure 5%

  27. #27 A Song Of Sunlight
    78% matchVery Positive99% of 163 reviews2026
    Dev: RageForDragons
    Windows

    An RPG set in a distant, lonely future. Follow Arem, a young man lured from his small island community to explore the desolate megastructure beneath it: “The Well.” With the simple goal of finding the exit, Arem will burden himself with something more terrible than he ever thought possible.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 59.4%, Anime 37.8%, Atmospheric 2.8%

  28. #28 ENIGMA:
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 148 reviews2016
    Dev: UzumeyaPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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 29.4%, Anime 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 7.7%

  29. #29 You Doesn't Exist
    81% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2017
    Dev: yo252yo
    Windows · Linux

    Set out on an adventure that challenges all the codes of the RPG genre, toying with its boundaries to create something unlike anything you've ever seen. In a world full of magic and adventure, a young boy starts his apprenticeship to become a knight... And it will change his life... and yours.

    Why similar: Philosophical 43.1%, Psychological 24.7%, Story Rich 14.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Horror 3.5%

  30. #30 Juniper's Knot
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 334 reviews2017
    Dev: Dischan Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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 58.4%, Anime 26.2%, Indie 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%

  31. #31 Hotel Sowls
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 584 reviews2019
    Dev: Studio SOTTPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Hotel Sowls is an eerie mystery adventure. You are a pharmacist who, after a long and grueling journey, finally acquires a rare and enigmatic stone; only to have it stolen overnight at Hotel Sowls. Can you recover the stone and uncover the secrets hidden within this strange and unsettling hotel?

    Why similar: Mystery 45.3%, Adventure 33.8%, Indie 20.9%

  32. #32 A Space For The Unbound - Prologue
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,321 reviews2020
    Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Prologue chapter of A Space For The Unbound, an upcoming slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixelart set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers

    Why similar: Philosophical 40.4%, Mystery 16.1%, Anime 15.7%, Story Rich 15.2%, Adventure 5.9%

  33. #33 Meg's Monster
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,322 reviews2023
    Dev: Odencat
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.

    Why similar: Linear 51.8%, Story Rich 22.5%, Adventure 12%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.5%

  34. #34 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,855 reviews2015
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 25.8%, Psychological 21.7%, Anime 14.4%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 9.1%

  35. #35 Something Strange
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
    Dev: Ethan ZimmerlePub: Mr. Hand
    Windows

    Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 76.1%, Adventure 8%, Horror 7.1%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 3.8%

  36. #36 MOOD
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 487 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 40.1%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 14.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 3.1%

  37. #37 Five Stages of Pink
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2022
    Dev: Kaffein
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Psychological horror and mystery game 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 and investigate murders while trying to escape Death. This is a visual novel and point and click game.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30.2%, Mystery 21.4%, Anime 17.7%, Story Rich 17%, Adventure 5.7%

  38. #38 Little Misfortune
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 14,190 reviews2019
    Dev: Killmonday Games AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

    Why similar: Story Rich 41.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 9.9%, Horror 7.5%

  39. #39 Snowfall's Mystery
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 125 reviews2025
    Dev: Sempiternal Rain
    Windows

    A psychological interactive novel about a floppy disk with a mysterious program. Help Elliot cope with his mental issues and uncover the secret of the floppy disk.

    Why similar: Philosophical 33.9%, Psychological 25.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Linear 12.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

  40. #40 Edge of Reality
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 93 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon EclipsePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It seems that there can be no more boring profession in the world than a pawnshop appraiser. But a meeting with a mysterious but pretty stranger changes Dan's idea of his job.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Great Soundtrack 25.9%, Anime 15.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, Adventure 6.7%

  41. #41 Hello Goodboy
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2023
    Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

    Why similar: Philosophical 60.7%, Story Rich 22.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 2%

  42. #42 Rakuen
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,933 reviews2017
    Dev: Laura Shigihara
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

    Why similar: Anime 38.9%, Story Rich 34.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 5.4%, Horror 4.9%

  43. #43 Return to Shironagasu Island
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,299 reviews2020
    Dev: ONIMUSHI HyogoPub: TABINOMICHI
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.9 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 36.2%, Mystery 22.5%, Anime 15.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

  44. #44 Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 800 reviews2023
    Dev: Pyon Pyon Platinum
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take a personality test with a definitely-not-clingy demon girl.

    Why similar: Philosophical 33.1%, Visual Novel 31.2%, Anime 18.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Horror 3%

  45. #45 Monster Garden
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 91 reviews2018
    Dev: Zack WoodPub: Self
    Windows · Mac

    Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.8%, Adventure 24.4%, Story Rich 21.7%, Indie 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.2%

  46. #46 UNREAL LIFE
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,999 reviews2020
    Dev: hako lifePub: room6
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 311.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    And now, for today's story.

    Why similar: Story Rich 35.7%, Mystery 18.6%, Adventure 13%, Anime 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

  47. #47 Sweetest Monster
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 623 reviews2017
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A middle-aged man has an encounter with a cute catgirl in the dead of night - but all is not as it seems.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Anime 18.9%, Linear 17.4%, Psychological 17.2%, Story Rich 11%

  48. #48 The Endless Empty
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 320 reviews2018
    Dev: Erik Sheader-Smith
    Windows

    A surreal post-life adventure

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.9%, Story Rich 26.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 11.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

  49. #49 My Head On Your Body
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Creepy Pop
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.

    Why similar: Philosophical 29.8%, Psychological 23%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 4.9%

  50. #50 9 Souls
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: Sandstorm in a BottlePub: DreamStudios
    Windows

    An atmospheric horror journey between reality and madness. Three paths lie ahead only one is free of anomalies. Observe closely. Choose wisely. Save the lost souls.

    Why similar: Adventure 28.8%, Horror 28.4%, Indie 17.9%, Singleplayer 13%, Atmospheric 12%

  51. #51 SELF
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 278 reviews2020
    Dev: doBellPub: indienova
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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

    Why similar: Psychological 33.4%, Mystery 18.2%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 12%, Indie 10.3%

  52. #52 Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 183 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 28.7%, Anime 21.2%, Psychological 16.7%, Philosophical 13.4%, Linear 9.1%

  53. #53 outside the door
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 776 reviews2024
    Dev: basandaika games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself.

    Why similar: Psychological 32%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Anime 23.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Indie 1.8%

  54. #54 Adolescent Santa Claus
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,329 reviews2018
    Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%

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

    Why similar: Visual Novel 51.2%, Anime 34.4%, Story Rich 5%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 3.7%

  55. #55 HOPE LEFT ME
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 935 reviews2023
    Dev: AstrophysicsPub: .orphans
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    You wake up in a mysterious place, alone and freezing to death, the only person around seems to be a weird girl with a long sleeve soviet jersey.

    Why similar: Philosophical 43%, Visual Novel 27.8%, Anime 11.4%, Linear 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

  56. #56 it's always monday
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 291 reviews2016
    Dev: Alon Zubina
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

    Why similar: Adventure 88.6%, Visual Novel 2.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%, Mystery 2.3%, Story Rich 1.9%

  57. #57 AI: The Somnium Files
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 9,439 reviews2019
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Anime 20.6%, Mystery 19.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

  58. #58 Ordinary Day
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2023
    Dev: Late Night Studios
    Windows · Linux

    In this not so ordinary psychological horror your soul is bound from birth to fufil a singular purpose. Suffering a loss that has kicked in motion the bindings of your destiny, enter Ordinary Day.

    Why similar: Linear 39.3%, Psychological 29.4%, Mystery 18.1%, Horror 6.1%, Adventure 4.8%

  59. #59 Voices from the Sea
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,262 reviews2015
    Dev: Zeiva Inc
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 419.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 47.4%, Anime 34.9%, Adventure 4.9%, Linear 4.8%, Story Rich 3.1%

  60. #60 GNOSIA
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 5,158 reviews2022
    Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Psychological 23.7%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 16.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Story Rich 12.5%

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