60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Emotional, Interactive Fiction, Hand-drawn, 2D.
A boy and an old man stand in front a pond, waiting for a swan's song. Meanwhile, they talk about life, death, and the passage of time.
This Warm Place
Be the person you needed. Brew tea, listen well, and guide branching stories in a narrative slice-of-life about showing up when it matters. No perfect answers. Only your choices and what they set in motion.
In Your Books
In Your Books is a short adventure game where you play the granddaughter of a bookseller. After her disappearance you'll have to take the place of your grandmother. Recommend books, learn to know the locals, solve secret mechanisms and discover where she left.
Be the person you needed. Brew tea, listen well, and guide branching stories in a narrative slice-of-life about showing up when it matters. No perfect answers. Only your choices and what they set in motion.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.4%, Dialogue Heavy 19.5%, Emotional 18.7%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
In Your Books is a short adventure game where you play the granddaughter of a bookseller. After her disappearance you'll have to take the place of your grandmother. Recommend books, learn to know the locals, solve secret mechanisms and discover where she left.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.4%, Philosophical 20.1%, Emotional 15.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Text-Based 9.1%
Live through the last ten minutes of Juan Fuentes, who has been given the chance to choose his very last words. Captured by Victoriano Huerta's army after the Ten Tragic Days during the Mexican Revolution, Juan will confront his life, death, family, relationships and existence.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.8%, Text-Based 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Hand-drawn 10.6%
A ~1 hour short narrative game about a friendship that spans two lifetimes. Serious, funny, weird, maybe heartbreaking.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.3%, Emotional 17.6%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
She was made to serve. Never to feel. A narrative adventure about a being created to preserve the world's balance — who begins, for the first time, to question everything she was made for. Form bonds, make choices, and discover the price of becoming something you were never meant to be.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.7%, Dialogue Heavy 20%, Emotional 15.8%, Hand-drawn 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%
Aevitas: Last Light is a short atmospheric platforming journey about atrophy, loss, and acceptance. Help a young moth to follow the light, don't lose hope as your powers wane and find new ways to navigate this visually stunning, hand-crafted 2D-platformer.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.4%, Hand-drawn 24.7%, Emotional 24.5%, Colorful 7.6%, Story Rich 3.4%
It's a short, text-based interactive book with a psychological theme.▶TRIGGER WARNING◀ Contains childhood trauma, suicidal thoughts, and emotional abuse, but ultimately conveys hope and growth.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.5%, Emotional 18.5%, Text-Based 18.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%
My name is left behind these white walls. In its place, I am left with dozens of questions. I wander aimlessly, though she seems to guide me. I do not feel safe. Twenty-four hours... and everything will fall into place.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.2%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Emotional 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Text-Based 13.6%
An immersive visual novel experience that brings you on a journey through memory, nostalgia, and guilt.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Emotional 13.3%, Text-Based 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled story.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 19%, Emotional 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 16.3%, Text-Based 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%
Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.8%, Emotional 22.9%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Relaxing 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
A social critique visual novel exploring the void of contemporary Europe. Through a ruthless comparison between past and present, the player faces a narrative where every choice is an illusion, reflecting the impotence and lack of real change in our historical period.
Why similar: Philosophical 36.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.4%, Text-Based 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Interactive Fiction 8%
An interactive point-and-click space story about rediscovering a life, our friendships, our choices and regrets.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.1%, Dialogue Heavy 17.9%, Emotional 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Hand-drawn 12.4%
A compilation of 12 small literary games about humans meeting and missing one another. Explore these experimental experiences that were made on a monthly basis over the course of a year.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22%, Philosophical 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Emotional 10.5%
Experience the triumphs and tribulations of two Caribbean immigrants in post-war Britain, in the world’s first Windrush video game, from the creators of the BAFTA nominated Before I Forget. How will you shape your story in this branching narrative interactive photo album?
Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Emotional 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Text-Based 12.5%
“Flowers for You” is a gentle adventure game where you create custom bouquets based on each customer’s story as a florist. Set in modern Japan, listen to faded memories and craft floral arrangements that bring color back into their lives.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.7%, Emotional 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Text-Based 7.3%
You're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the mirror... and in themselves.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.7%, Philosophical 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Emotional 14.5%, Relaxing 10.5%
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Emotional 13.2%, Visual Novel 6%
Anthology of anti-war stories by award-winning authors from Russia
Why similar: Philosophical 21%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Text-Based 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Emotional 11.1%
Originally released in 2012, Loving Life is a non-fictional auto-biographical visual novel about Zhenghua Yang (Z) and the near-fatal incident which led to the founding of Serenity Forge. This is where it all began.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.2%, Emotional 21.5%, Text-Based 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.9%
Board the Trans-Siberian railroad and travel 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. Clash with a vibrant culture as you meet people as strange to you as you are to them. Journey into a standalone Wanderlust adventure from the makers of The Witcher.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17%, Emotional 14.7%, Text-Based 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14%
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 39.5%, Philosophical 19.2%, Emotional 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Relaxing 8.9%
A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.
Why similar: Emotional 22.5%, Dialogue Heavy 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Hand-drawn 17%, Colorful 5.8%
A short emotional journey through memory, grief, and healing. Help Íris piece together her fragmented memories and uncover hidden truths. A portion of the sales is donated to AbleGamers Brazil. 🧡🖤
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 27.8%, Emotional 23.7%, Text-Based 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Philosophical 13.4%
Pilgrimage of angels on an important mission through scenic Japan
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.9%, Philosophical 19.9%, Text-Based 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Hand-drawn 13.2%
Social Moth is a charmingly beautiful narrative platformer where you play as Aletris, a socially anxious moth trying to find their place in a daunting world. Navigate conversations, solve creative puzzles, and enjoy satisfying platforming as you help Aletris contend with their social anxiety!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 36%, Emotional 33.6%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Colorful 8.1%, Story Rich 2.8%
A date on the beach, small talk, a little bit of nostalgia and an important decision. All of that taking place to the accompaniment of the summer breeze.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.2%, Emotional 19.1%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Relaxing 9.2%
A meditative, non-combative point-and-click mystery set in a surreal, stop-motion inspired world. Explore dreamlike environments, uncover hidden objects, and piece together quiet clues to unravel fragments of forgotten meaning. Designed for players seeking a thoughtful, atmospheric experience.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.2%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Emotional 17.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.3%, Emotional 17.6%, Text-Based 17%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Hand-drawn 13.5%
A raw, cruel story about addiction, abuse, and recovery. A young man, bound by a vial of morphine, and a world that gives him just that, so long as there's a drop of him worth taking. It has to get worse before it gets better.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.4%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Emotional 15.1%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%
This is a train to 21C, via 19C. Passengers will require a valid click to use this service. Passengers are advised that this train consists of 9 cars, divided by each era. Please mind the fire. This train is ready to depart, please stand clear of the fire.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Emotional 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 16.7%, Text-Based 9.8%
An adventure visual novel with a pixel art style. About ghosts, past love, and a world of the unconscious.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 22%, Emotional 15%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Text-Based 8.2%
Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.5%, Dialogue Heavy 22.8%, Emotional 18.7%, Text-Based 11.1%, Relaxing 10.7%
The (Other)World Syndrome is a story-driven adventure game that explores the lives of those exhausted by an uncertain future, and endless competition. After fleeing this world for the OtherWorld, will the protagonist finally discover true happiness?
Why similar: Philosophical 49%, Emotional 26.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 0.6%
Reconnect with an old friend. Discuss your daily lives, past loves, and talking snakes. Get up and do things in real life because she asks you to. Become closer and stay until the very end.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 27.5%, Emotional 17.1%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Relaxing 9.7%
Flower For A Farewell is a visual novel, Scroller-Adventure, that takes you on a journey with a turtle named Toby, who is going through grief. Meet characters who are dealing with a similar painful experience.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.8%, Text-Based 22.4%, Hand-drawn 20.4%, Emotional 9.4%, Philosophical 8.9%
A short, emotional point-and-click narrative where you explore a hand-drawn room, uncover memories through everyday objects, and make one final choice that ends the story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Philosophical 20.7%, Hand-drawn 18%, Emotional 14.5%, Colorful 8.1%
Step into the role of Esme, an AI built by Annie but built for what purpose? Evolve and learn by solving visual puzzles accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn artwork. Learn all about Annie's life, befriend her, and grow together.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.6%, Philosophical 18%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Relaxing 9.9%
A visual interactive story about Blue, who is expected to be successful at work, be a good boyfriend, and at the same time... be happy.
Why similar: Emotional 22.4%, Dialogue Heavy 19.7%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Colorful 6.8%
It's the night of the big ball, and things are going...well...they're going. When so many people of so many different species are gathered together in one place, you're sure to have an interesting time. But what if something a little more malicious is happening under the surface?
Why similar: Philosophical 37.8%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Text-Based 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 6%
A fantasy visual novel featuring intense action at every turn, following the struggles of a bear trapped in the body of a man. Part II of The Enonoia Saga, and the definitive conclusion to Ovine Replica.
Why similar: Philosophical 34.9%, Text-Based 20.8%, Emotional 16.7%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Visual Novel 6%
SCA-DI's award-winning visual novel masterpiece is finally available in English and in full HD! Sakura no Uta is a story of those whose paths stop short—and of those who walk on.
Why similar: Philosophical 49.2%, Dialogue Heavy 15.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Emotional 7.2%, Visual Novel 6.8%
A story woven with the sound of rain, poetic text, and gentle narration... A short visual novel where you can spend a relaxing moment in your own place, with time to yourself, where no one will disturb you, no one will come barging in. It could be a small, secretive café.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.9%, Text-Based 20%, Emotional 18.7%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Visual Novel 6.4%
Relaxing, emotional, and short, Sunset Drive is created for quiet gaming sessions. Embark on a narrative road trip where two companions share talks, silences, and choices under fading light. Piece together unspoken emotions via atmospheric detours leading to multiple endings and discover anew.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.1%, Emotional 19.1%, Hand-drawn 18%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Relaxing 10.1%
BatteryNote is a multi-ending sci-fi adventure visual novel game. You can recharge three robots with limited lifespans, bringing them back to life. Interact with them through conversations or experiment by applying high voltage. How they spend their final moments is entirely up to you.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 30.3%, Philosophical 26.7%, Emotional 23.8%, Text-Based 7.4%, Visual Novel 5.1%
Chihiro Himukai can't hold down a job... A sweet visual novel about two people finding each other after slipping apart.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.4%, Emotional 20.9%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Relaxing 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%
Little story about a couple of strangers while you solve jingsaw puzzles.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25%, Text-Based 20.4%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Emotional 11.8%, Relaxing 11.6%
Play as Da Rong across a lifetime of meetings and farewells with family, friends, and fellow villagers. This linear narrative game unfolds through walking, dialogue, and interaction. Choices reveal what Da Rong leaves unspoken, but do not change the main story.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29.2%, Emotional 22.6%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Visual Novel 6.5%
Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.1%, Dialogue Heavy 29.6%, Emotional 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Story Rich 4.5%
Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 46.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Emotional 12.8%, Relaxing 10.9%, Visual Novel 5%
A philosophical interactive visual novel about everyday interactions
Why similar: Philosophical 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Emotional 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Visual Novel 6.9%
Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 31.6%, Philosophical 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Relaxing 11.1%, Emotional 8.4%
Just Another Life is a narrative-driven "life simulation" visual novel mixed with adventure game puzzle elements. Play as John Doe, just another life in the little town of Hope. Help John learn the stories of the various characters of Hope, and help him overcome the hurdles to his own happiness.
Why similar: Philosophical 31%, Dialogue Heavy 23%, Emotional 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Visual Novel 5.1%
Naomi wakes decades older in a house she does not recognize, and discovers that escape may cost the future.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Text-Based 16.2%, Emotional 15.6%, Visual Novel 6.8%
An experiential linear narrative walking sim
Why similar: Philosophical 36.5%, Emotional 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Text-Based 12.9%, Relaxing 7.2%
“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an adventure game with male and female versions of each of the four characters. The story alternates between the “future” of the main character, who is deeply traumatized by the grief of his/her best friend, and the “story leading up to the loss of his/her best friend”.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.8%, Philosophical 18.7%, Dialogue Heavy 16.1%, Text-Based 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%
Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 31.3%, Emotional 23.5%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Relaxing 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
Far from Noise is a narrative set on the edge of a cliff, where two characters discuss what it means to balance between life and death.
Why similar: Philosophical 31.5%, Dialogue Heavy 24.1%, Emotional 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Relaxing 8.5%
You find yourself in a singularity with Death itself. With few chances to speak with the living, Death proposes a little game. Do you dive deep within yourself to indulge this cosmic guide and find out when you will meet again on official business? The Ultimate Death Clock awaits!
Why similar: Philosophical 32.4%, Emotional 19.9%, Text-Based 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
A witty musical visual novel based on an apocryphal manuscript found in Daniel Defoe’s lost sock. Survive the 'capitalist trágala', mock the júnjuma, explore Speranza Island, and discover the beautiful Agarthas in this hand-drawn odyssey.
Why similar: Philosophical 31.6%, Hand-drawn 22.4%, Emotional 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%, Visual Novel 6.5%
