Games Like SUBURBIA INFINITUM

Choose, explore, interact, fight, solve, gather, trade! Rise to rebel in this immersive text-based fantasy story that seamlessly merges the best elements of RPGs, choose-your-own-adventure stories, visual novels, and interactive fiction.

Why similar: Text-Based 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%

A visual, interactive story with unique characters, consequential dialogue choices, and branching story paths set in the world of an M.M.O.R.P.G.

Why similar: Text-Based 15.8%, Immersive Sim 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Open World 10.7%

Decide the fate of the son of a tailor and a witch doctor infected with an incurable disease in an interactive story with multiple endings depending on your actions.

Why similar: Nonlinear 16.5%, Text-Based 16.1%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%

Explore an island at the edge of the world, converse with Greek Gods and Goddesses, and confront monstrosity in this modern reimagining of a classic myth.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13%, Surreal 12.7%, Abstract 10.9%, Open World 10.5%

Experience the hunt for the Monster living in your room in this Visual Novel experience. Your choices will determine the fate of both you and the Monster. Will you figure out what the Monster really is?

Why similar: Text-Based 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Surreal 15.1%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

A far-future cyberpunk space adventure.

Why similar: Abstract 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Immersive Sim 17.2%, Text-Based 14.2%, Choices Matter 10.7%

A narrative-driven psychological visual novel where every floor of an elevator reveals a key moment from your past. Face your regrets, uncover forgotten memories, and make choices that shape your future. Will you find closure, or remain trapped in your own mind?

Why similar: Text-Based 29.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Multiple Endings 13.5%

Play as an unnamed man who suspects his wife of something, and dive deep into his memories of the day when he was about to propose to her. Your choices can influence the story. Genre: thriller.

Why similar: Text-Based 32.1%, Surreal 21%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Help out a highschool girl as she explores the wonders of social media for the first time, as well as the dangers.

Why similar: Text-Based 21.7%, Surreal 14.8%, Abstract 13.7%, Visual Novel 10%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

Grotto is a mystical, narrative-focused experience. You are the Soothsayer. The one capable of talking with the stars and unveiling their messages. In a time of turmoil, the tribe of the valley turn to your powers of divination and come to you for guidance.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Immersive Sim 14%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Multiple Endings 12.1%

A pixelated homage to 16-bit RPGs, this former print-and-play card game has come full circle as a digital experience! Choose your champion, enter the tower, and make wise decisions on your ascent to face the Ice Lich at the top.

Why similar: Text-Based 24.8%, Lore-Rich 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%

A hand-illustrated visual mystery adventure that can be beaten in one sitting.

Why similar: Nonlinear 14.1%, Text-Based 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Abstract 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.4%

In a future where memories are the last connection to a lost humanity, you are an advanced AI exploring fragments of past lives. Understand emotions, traumas, and choices in a journey to uncover what it means to be alive.

Why similar: Text-Based 26.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Choices Matter 9.3%

How do you become a true magician? Find out in True Magician, an interactive text adventure with RPG elements. Travel through the kingdom with your teacher, learn the art of magic, fight enemies and make friends. And remember, the world is not what it seems!

Why similar: Text-Based 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Nonlinear 12.1%, Lore-Rich 11.4%

Shame & choices = possible apocalypse. You need to figure out what’s causing the apocalypse to happen, so that you can prevent it. 2 playable characters with different relations to shame → 2 unique perspectives of the same story. Complicated families, branching choices and unforgiving consequences.

Why similar: Text-Based 16.9%, Surreal 14.3%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

You are a double agent between a break-off religious sect and an inquisition within a holy city. Gather intelligence from both sides, solve their puzzles, navigate between dark-truths, and collect insights to write reports that give you the power to shape an inevitable conflict to come...

Why similar: Immersive Sim 17.1%, Text-Based 17%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Nonlinear 10%

You get to pick out a game from the Game Store in town but do not choose a certain game.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 14.1%, Immersive Sim 13.4%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Surreal 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

A game about presence.

Why similar: Text-Based 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Surreal 13.8%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%

An interactive fiction game about identity and self-discovery. Decide your own path through the labyrinth's strange halls, and confront the terrors and mysteries within.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.5%, Nonlinear 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Surreal 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Ancient science fiction theme text adventure game - and you will play a scholar who can't get fame because of the abolition of the imperial examination in the world's highest town, and meet two small town scholars who can't get the imperial examination to explore the secrets of the town.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Text-Based 17.3%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Multiple Endings 13.5%

What if walls could answer? Whatever that means, you’ll explore the memories of a neurotic scientist resolving puzzles that could help his mental state, discovering different endings of his life.

Why similar: Surreal 16.7%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Abstract 14.7%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Visual Novel 7.6%

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Lore-Rich 13.7%, Surreal 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Choices Matter 9.7%

"What music would you listen to at the end of the world?" Explore an abandoned world after the apocalypse of the final winter. Shape the story of a man whose loneliness threatens his sanity. Use violence to survive or avoid it to protect your mind. Experience the end of the world!

Why similar: Text-Based 20.8%, Immersive Sim 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%

It's time to make a name for yourself in the big city. In this first half of a two-part epic, can you unravel the mysteries of Lux, City of Secrets?

Why similar: Text-Based 29%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Lore-Rich 19.1%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

A surrealist text-based RPG. You will explore an island, solve puzzles, and fight enemies, all in your attempt to get the Dark Egg.

Why similar: Text-Based 21.5%, Immersive Sim 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Surreal 14.3%, Choices Matter 10.6%

A visual novel based on Touhou Project, made by fans for fans and others! Embark on the investigation of the greatest incident in Gensokyo's history and discover the terrifying truth of the youkai world with Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi and other heroines!

Why similar: Text-Based 19.9%, Lore-Rich 16%, Nonlinear 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Choices Matter 10%

A first-person horror mystery adventure game. Find a way to avoid your captors and escape a nightmarish dungeon in an original world, and first video game, created by Anatolio, an independent developer.

Why similar: Text-Based 18.1%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Surreal 11.7%

Your voice shapes the adventure. Omea is a revolutionary AI-powered narrative game where your personal Game Master responds to everything you say. No menus, no limits. Just speak and forge your own legend across fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and beyond.

Why similar: Choices Matter 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Nonlinear 9.4%

Relive the same day without remembering it. Your choices feed four inner alter egos (Shadow, Mad, Alex, and Bully) — shaping reality, glitches, and one of 16 possible endings. The day repeats. Your mind doesn’t. Or does it?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Text-Based 17.1%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.4%

A visual novel about a girl who escaped from a psychiatric hospital. She is pursued by a strange being from another world — and it seems she’s not the only one who can see visitors from beyond.

Why similar: Text-Based 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Surreal 14.5%, Abstract 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.7%

DIRUS Software's lost 1999 cult-classic is back! Explore its confusing and stygian world for yourself in this newly remastered edition, and uncover the mystery of its warped labyrinths and crossroads. Find hidden secrets unknown even to the original developers.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Surreal 15.3%, Abstract 15%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Exploration 10.5%

幻想若非幻想 自然可超自然 伴我梦中桃花 懒识人间滋味

Why similar: Text-Based 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Surreal 17.6%, Choices Matter 15.8%, Multiple Endings 11.1%

A text role-playing game about the fate of a mercenary who finds himself in the strange village: Villienville. Investigate who benefits from the sudden appearance of “ghosts” and help residents protect their homes from a mysterious enemy. The main thing is not to make a mistake in your choice!

Why similar: Text-Based 23.1%, Nonlinear 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Multiple Endings 10%

You are a point of light in a new open world Strand-type game. Create pathways through the darkness, nurture the creatures of the Forest, repair ancient structures, and ultimately: confront the Witch who broke this place.

Why similar: Nonlinear 14.8%, Abstract 14.6%, Surreal 13.9%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.3%

The Lullaby Weaver is a 1 bit psychological point & click horror game inspired by games like World of Horror, Silent Hill, Junji Ito, & FAITH.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Surreal 12.4%, Abstract 11.3%, Choices Matter 9.5%

In Fatal Falls you explore the dark secrets of "The Grand Elysium", a posh luxury hotel in the middle of nowhere. Interact with its guests, drink a cocktail at the bar, peruse the noble premises – the choice is yours! Just make sure you don't get entangled in the hotel's dark deeds...

Why similar: Text-Based 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Surreal 10.9%

God is on vacation, and you’re the one answering the prayers. Shape destinies with absurd choices in this satirical narrative adventure full of comedy, melancholy, and multiple endings.

Why similar: Text-Based 18.3%, Surreal 13.2%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Immersive Sim 11.6%

Picking up right where you left off in part one, the city and school are still in shock from the mysterious attacks, and the question on everyone's mind is...who was behind them, and why?

Why similar: Text-Based 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Lore-Rich 19.6%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Multiple Endings 9%

Stranded after a plane crash in a freezing wilderness, you must manage body temperature, injury, and sanity as every decision shapes your survival.

Why similar: Choices Matter 17%, Nonlinear 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Multiple Endings 11.6%

Royal Duality is an immersive dark fantasy visual novel with 15 endings, various side stories and hidden Easter Eggs all set in an engaging lore-rich world

Why similar: Immersive Sim 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.4%

The horror personality q̷̦̈́͊u̸̠͗i̴͈͈̊̈z̴͈͇̳͗͌

Why similar: Text-Based 29.2%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Surreal 11.2%, Multiple Endings 10.9%

一通の手紙をきっかけに故郷の地、函館へと戻る主人公。 少年時代を一緒に過ごした幼馴染の女性と故郷を巡り、かつての記憶を少しずつ取り戻していく主人公。 そして旅の終着点で主人公を待っていたものとは…… ストリートビューで函館の街を巡る、新しい形のトラベルコミュニケーションゲームです。

Why similar: Text-Based 34.6%, Surreal 21.3%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Choices Matter 14%, Exploration 12.2%

A text-based choose your own adventure game, with multiple stories, each with several endings. Stories you create through branching narratives are kept so you can read them again or show them to friends.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 20%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Text-Based 15.8%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%

You are S-9. You may or may not have some consciousness. You keep a family alive, but you are unable to do it eternally. The simulation will still require supervision. Decide. How could humanity get itself into such a bizarre situation?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Exploration 9.1%, Abstract 9%

HYPNOS is a first-person adventure and exploration game, set in a lovecraftian megastructure fever dream. Enter the Nameless City at the edge of Dreams. Follow the trail into the shadow of the Holy Mountain. Embrace your destiny.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.5%, Surreal 14%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Open World 10.1%

Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Navigate a mysterious underground as you navigate through multiple story paths in this text-based, pixel-art, dark fantasy rpg, visual novel computer game

Why similar: Text-Based 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Multiple Endings 11.4%

Do you enjoy listening to stories and having the ability to influence their unfolding? If so, then immerse yourself in the role of an active participant as you join Yaren on her quest for freedom.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Visual Novel 6.4%

A choice-driven narrative RPG set in China’s Warring States period. Rise from a nameless soldier to a legendary general through decisions with permanent consequences. Death is final. History remembers only the survivors.

Why similar: Text-Based 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Multiple Endings 6%

A daemonic, handcrafted visual novel where your choices shape erotic dreams, secrets, and ritual desires.

Why similar: Text-Based 17.8%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Nonlinear 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Choices Matter 9.9%

Tiara is an exploration-focused narrative game where you play through a number of days (and dream through a number of nights) to uncover the story of Tiara's life.

Why similar: Surreal 22.5%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Aunewyth is a text-based game with a focus on narration and decision making. It features a short yet versatile storyline that reveals itself according to the choices you make.

Why similar: Text-Based 40%, Choices Matter 19.8%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, RPG 5.9%

7th Chance is a short (20-30 minute) story-based exploration adventure game. Waking up from a night of heavy drinking ... something isn't right.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Walking Simulator 17%, Surreal 15.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Exploration 10.8%

HELLCAM is a hyper-realistic psychological horror exploration game focusing on navigating liminal spaces. Follow the story of a stranded backrooms researcher through a VHS camera, uncovering the harrowing reality of the backrooms.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.4%, Immersive Sim 17%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Surreal 15.7%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

Welcome to Ostera: The curse of... Join the Adventure! Shape Your Destiny, Kiss Rats, and Slap Kids!

Why similar: Text-Based 22.6%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%

Into Oblivion is an immerse interactive novel where your choices shape the story. Set in the far-future, explore a galaxy on the brink of crisis with dynamic companions. So, settle your mind and pray you have what it takes to fly Into Oblivion.

Why similar: Text-Based 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Choices Matter 7.8%

Morin is a barkeeper with an unusual curse. All people look like shadows to him, except for one mysterious stranger... Solve the mystery of the curse, fight true darkness and mix the most unusual cocktails in the atmospheric visual novel — Into the Waves!

Why similar: Text-Based 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Multiple Endings 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Choices Matter 13.4%

What would be your first and last wish if you died tomorrow? Explore this mysterious and frightening island. Solve its puzzles. And discover the truth before sinking into the purest madness that can exist... That of knowing your death.

Why similar: Text-Based 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Surreal 15.8%, Nonlinear 11.6%

A story-driven mystery visual novel set in a remote island village. Gather clues through conversations and exploration, and uncover hidden truths through branching routes and multiple endings amid the tense, claustrophobic atmosphere.

Why similar: Text-Based 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%

Delve into a dark fantasy visual novel where evil isn't always as it seems. Make your choices and grow your skills to help determine who survives the Great Culling. Featuring the voice talents of Ralph Ineson, Simon Callow, Savannah Steyn, and more.

Why similar: Text-Based 26.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Visual Novel 9.8%

This is a psychological horror in which we play as a girl who has psychological health problems, and her mother has sent her to the store. Our task is to help her buy groceries.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Surreal 14.7%, Text-Based 14%, Abstract 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.5%