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A BL/yaoi mystery visual novel that follows a man named Sebastian as he’s forced into a game of life-or-death, alongside three strangers. Who put him there, and more importantly… who can he trust?

Reviews: Very Positive — 95% — of 182 reviews
Released: 2022-03-31
Developer: Two and a Half Studios
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Windows · Mac

    A detective visual novel inspired by Danganronpa and Everlasting Summer. You play as a young agent sent to an elite girls’ academy to investigate a suspicious death. Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and build romantic relationships — truth or temptation?

    Why similar: Romance 19.2%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Anime 12.1%, Dating Sim 12.1%, Mystery 9.9%

  58. #58 My Magical Demon Lover
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 58 reviews2018
    Dev: Y Press Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Spicy Ecchi Content + A Yaoi Fantasy Story + A Dash of Comedy = My Magical Demon Lover, a 'mature players' dating sim that puts the wannabe wizard Tristan with his choice of three hot demons.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Romance 8.8%, Dating Sim 7.2%, Multiple Endings 5.5%

  59. #59 vivid/stasis
    63% 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: LGBTQ+ 40.1%, Visual Novel 28.4%, Anime 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 5%

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