60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Emotional, Hand-drawn, Story Rich, Visual Novel.
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.
Your Very Last Words
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.
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%, Emotional 19.1%, Conversation 18.9%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%
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 26.7%, Text-Based 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Conversation 14.4%, Hand-drawn 10.7%
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: Conversation 21.1%, Philosophical 20.5%, Emotional 15.9%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Text-Based 9.6%
A ~1 hour short narrative game about a friendship that spans two lifetimes. Serious, funny, weird, maybe heartbreaking.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.3%, Emotional 18.1%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Conversation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 10%
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 25.2%, Emotional 18.8%, Text-Based 18.6%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%
Scriptur is a kinetic visual novel featuring original artworks, soundtrack, and characters. You woke up on the train, knowing not how you ended up in it and where it was going. What is the secret behind all this? Will it be possible to reveal it and restore the memories of what happened?
Why similar: Philosophical 23.8%, Hand-drawn 19.6%, Conversation 14.4%, Emotional 13.9%, Relaxing 9.2%
3 short stories set in a mystical fantasy universe. You are a newborn Face of God. Hear tales of human suffering and triumph. Decide which Face of God you are. Pick a different fate for each main character. A short, linear experience that is introspective, emotional and spiritual.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.9%, Text-Based 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Emotional 13.2%, Conversation 13.2%
An immersive visual novel experience that brings you on a journey through memory, nostalgia, and guilt.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Conversation 14%, Emotional 13.5%, Text-Based 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
An interactive point-and-click space story about rediscovering a life, our friendships, our choices and regrets.
Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Conversation 17.3%, Emotional 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.5%
Anthology of anti-war stories by award-winning authors from Russia
Why similar: Philosophical 20.8%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Text-Based 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Emotional 11.3%
"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: Emotional 19.2%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Text-Based 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Conversation 15.7%
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 23.1%, Emotional 15.9%, Conversation 12.9%, Text-Based 12.7%
Solve puzzles and trick demons while looking for a way out of this absurd situation involving the release of the Devil.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.4%, Conversation 20.7%, Emotional 16.7%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Visual Novel 5.3%
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 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Visual Novel 5.8%
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: Conversation 25.9%, Emotional 23.5%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Relaxing 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
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%, Emotional 21.8%, Text-Based 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.8%
“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: Conversation 23%, Emotional 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Text-Based 7.5%
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 33.6%, Text-Based 20.4%, Emotional 18.9%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Visual Novel 6.1%
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: Conversation 34.8%, Emotional 34.3%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Colorful 8.1%, Story Rich 2.9%
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: Interactive Fiction 22%, Conversation 21.7%, Philosophical 16.9%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Emotional 6.9%
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 20.8%, Emotional 17.5%, Conversation 16.1%, Text-Based 10%
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: Conversation 38.9%, Philosophical 16.2%, Relaxing 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Emotional 8.8%
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 32.1%, Hand-drawn 18%, Emotional 18%, Conversation 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
An adventure visual novel with a pixel art style. About ghosts, past love, and a world of the unconscious.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Emotional 15.3%, Conversation 13.5%, Text-Based 8.4%
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: Conversation 24.1%, Text-Based 23.1%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Emotional 9.7%, Philosophical 8.9%
“A Lozenge” is a short interactive story about a mother-daughter road trip and motion sickness, dedicated to children of divorce.
Why similar: Emotional 27.5%, Text-Based 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Conversation 11.7%
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: Conversation 27.4%, Philosophical 22.8%, Emotional 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Relaxing 10.8%
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 37.6%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Text-Based 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Visual Novel 5.8%
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 28.9%, Emotional 19.4%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Relaxing 9.3%
A short, emotional visual novel following a grieving man who relives memories of days long gone. An exploration of loss presented honestly and kinetically.
Why similar: Emotional 26.2%, Hand-drawn 19%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Conversation 13.9%, Visual Novel 6.7%
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: Conversation 29.4%, Philosophical 26.7%, Emotional 24.3%, Text-Based 7.9%, Visual Novel 4.9%
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: Conversation 22%, Philosophical 18%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Relaxing 10.1%
Pilgrimage of angels on an important mission through scenic Japan
Why similar: Conversation 20.3%, Philosophical 20%, Text-Based 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%
A small game to experience the life of an ordinary person.
Why similar: Emotional 26%, Philosophical 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Text-Based 12.6%, Hand-drawn 11%
An experiential linear narrative walking sim
Why similar: Philosophical 36%, Emotional 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Text-Based 13.1%, Relaxing 7.3%
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: Conversation 26.6%, Emotional 17.5%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Relaxing 9.9%
What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.6%, Conversation 22.5%, Philosophical 20.1%, Emotional 15.2%, Relaxing 6.2%
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 25.4%, Conversation 22.1%, Emotional 19.1%, Text-Based 11.4%, Relaxing 10.9%
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%, Conversation 14.9%, Text-Based 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%
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%, Conversation 23.3%, Emotional 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Relaxing 8.7%
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 23%, Conversation 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Colorful 5.8%
“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an ADV 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 22%, Philosophical 18.6%, Text-Based 16.3%, Conversation 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%
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 32.1%, Emotional 20.2%, Text-Based 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
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 35%, Text-Based 21.4%, Emotional 17.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Visual Novel 5.8%
A visual novel with multiple endings
Why similar: Philosophical 26.1%, Text-Based 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Emotional 17.3%, Relaxing 7.1%
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: Conversation 30.3%, Emotional 24%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Relaxing 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%
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 26.7%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Emotional 16.6%, Text-Based 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%
Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.
Why similar: Conversation 30.8%, Philosophical 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Relaxing 11.5%, Emotional 8.7%
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 31.1%, Conversation 22.4%, Emotional 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Visual Novel 5%
‘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%, Emotional 17.8%, Text-Based 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Hand-drawn 13.5%
A story-focused game about six strangers stuck together for a month, and a machine that must be kept running.
Why similar: Philosophical 33%, Conversation 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Emotional 16.9%, Story Rich 4.5%
Lone Pine is a single-player, 2D adventure set in the fictional Lone Pine National Park. You play as Izzie, who has come to Lone Pine to try to photograph some of its mysterious, undiscovered 'cryptids'.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Emotional 16.8%, Colorful 7.2%
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 reverse metroidvania.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 28%, Emotional 26.5%, Philosophical 15.5%, Colorful 7.8%, Relaxing 6.8%
A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.9%, Emotional 21.9%, Conversation 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Colorful 5%
The Road To Recovery places you in the shoes of Ash, a recovering addict, starting at day one. Awoken by the sound of your phone ringing, you have ZERO memory of the night before. Explore Oakborough City, and "survive" day one!
Why similar: Conversation 37%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, Emotional 19%, Colorful 8.8%, Adventure 5.4%
Little story about a couple of strangers while you solve jingsaw puzzles.
Why similar: Conversation 24.1%, Text-Based 20.9%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Emotional 12%, Relaxing 11.9%
Play as a Duskweaver in this short "choices matter" story about self-sacrifice.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.6%, Text-Based 24%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Emotional 19.6%, Story Rich 3.8%
“Thing-in-Itself” is a short interactive story about the struggles of understanding another human being. Using Immanuel Kant’s concept as a framework, it leads the player through stages of a relationship, exploring how perceptions may clash and surroundings can alter.
Why similar: Philosophical 34.7%, Emotional 21.4%, Conversation 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Visual Novel 4.2%
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.3%, Emotional 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Conversation 16.9%, Relaxing 10.3%
Every Hue of You follows the deeply personal and thoughtful journey of Twyla: A jeweller battling grief who awakens the power to enchant her creations with the energy of emotions.
Why similar: Philosophical 45.7%, Conversation 22.4%, Emotional 13.2%, Visual Novel 7%, Story Rich 4.8%
