- #1 The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,712 reviews2026
Dev: Schisma GamesPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.4% ★, Choices Matter 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
- #2 KingSim
97% matchVery Positive84% of 212 reviews2020
Dev: Fuzzy Pixel Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Dark Humor 14.1%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Medieval 9.1%
- #3 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,040 reviews2020
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Medieval 8%
- #4 The Reeve
94% matchVery Positive87% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Gray Muscat
Windows · Mac
You are an Administrator serving your probationary period in a medieval town. Make decisions to affect the town's reputation, order, military and supplies. Choose wisely to deal with bandits, famines, cultists and plagues. The most difficult choices will decide the fate of your town!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Medieval 13.6%, Management 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%
- #5 Diabolical
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
As a criminal mastermind, choose a lair, rob a bank, hire a minion, and steal the world's largest ball of aluminum foil! Or, destroy the world. FINE.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 47.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 27.7%, RPG 12.5%, Choices Matter 12%
- #6 The Council
94% matchVery Positive84% of 5,731 reviews2018
Dev: Big Bad WolfPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.
Why similar: Episodic 21.2% ★, Detective 20.6%, Choices Matter 18.6%, RPG 10.3%, Mystery 8.7%
- #7 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
93% matchVery Positive88% of 13,129 reviews2021
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Choices Matter 22.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, RPG 9.3%
- #8 Dark Lord
91% matchVery Positive89% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: Undead FoxPub: LTG Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Unleash your power in Dark Lord, a roguelike RPG filled with strategy, adventure, and sardonic wit. Rule your growing realm with an iron fist in Story Mode, dive deep into the legends created by other players, or forge your own in Community Stories Mode!
Why similar: Dark Humor 29.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Medieval 12.7%, Choices Matter 12.6%
- #9 Fateweaver: The Alchemist's Quandary
91% matchVery Positive98% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...
Why similar: Detective 13.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Choices Matter 9.1%
- #10 Demonheart
90% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2017
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 40.7% ★, Dark Humor 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
- #11 Death and Taxes
89% matchVery Positive86% of 8,579 reviews2020
Dev: Placeholder Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.6%, Choices Matter 21.9%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Story Rich 12.8%
- #12 The Thaumaturge
88% matchVery Positive83% of 5,995 reviews2024
Dev: Fool's TheoryPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #13 The King's Dilemma: Chronicles
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Big Trouble
Windows · Mac
Lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Economy 12.2%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%
- #14 Reigns
87% matchVery Positive87% of 8,136 reviews2016
Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.
Why similar: Choices Matter 29.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.5%, Medieval 23.3%, Dark Humor 11.3%, RPG 8.6%
- #15 Tyranny
86% matchVery Positive86% of 13,461 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.1% ★, RPG 19.3%, Choices Matter 18.3%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #16 Suzerain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 11,925 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.9%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Multiple Endings 13%, Choices Matter 12.8%
- #17 Archmage Rises
85% matchMixed69% of 440 reviews2023
Dev: Defiance Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Experience the freedom normally only found in a tabletop RPG. Empowered with magic, you will create your own story, and experience real consequences from the decisions you make. Will you be the world’s savior... or its destroyer? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Choices Matter 30%, Medieval 26.2%, Story Rich 24.5%, RPG 19.3%
- #18 God For A Day
83% matchMixed58% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Funky Forest
Windows
In this narrative-based simulation game, you play as the Son of God. Your mission: Decide, bless or condemn city residents. Uncover the person's story through their items and secrets before making decisions. Your choices alter the city's destiny, and impact your revelation on Judgment Day.
Why similar: Dark Humor 31%, Choices Matter 20.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Multiple Endings 14.1%
- #19 Postmortem: One Must Die (Extended Cut)
86% matchMostly Negative40% of 187 reviews2013
Dev: Unbound Creations
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation
Why similar: RPG 28.3%, Choices Matter 18.5%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%
- #20 Jester / King
82% matchVery Positive95% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You wake up as a jester next to the king's lifeless body. You are trapped in a cursed kingdom with three love interests. Will you seek the truth, help the others, or try to escape?
Why similar: Detective 16%, Dark Humor 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Multiple Endings 10.3%
- #21 Lords of Infinity
81% matchVery Positive95% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.
Why similar: Diplomacy 30.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, RPG 10.9%, Lore-Rich 10.9%
- #22 Demonheart: Hunters
82% matchVery Positive84% of 299 reviews2020
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embrace or resist the demonic influence around you. Romance your companions in this RPG with an emphasis on conversation choices and character interactions.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 47.3% ★, Dark Humor 13.7%, Multiple Endings 11%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, RPG 6.9%
- #23 Mandate Of Heaven
77% matchVery Positive91% of 6,697 reviews2025
Dev: 木焱工作室
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
You will take on the role of the Second Prince of Xuan, heir of the Southern Regime. With foreign invaders entrenched in the north and a complacent court content to linger in the south, you face a defining choice:The choice… is yours!
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, RPG 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Choices Matter 13.9%
- #24 Reincarnated as a Dark Lord Before Taking Over the World with Power 999999999
78% matchVery Positive91% of 285 reviews2026
Dev: Cuddle Code
Windows
A brutally challenging puzzle novel RPG. Reincarnate as a dark lord, plan your path, and conquer the world. *NOT a passive idle game*
Why similar: Management 27.6%, Multiple Endings 26.8%, Choices Matter 26.1%, RPG 19.4%
- #25 Choose Wisely
81% matchMixed70% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: ID Card
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
This interactive adventure features no specific hero. YOU are the one who decides who makes it out alive - or not. Your actions determine the outcome of the story. In total there are 9 playable heroes and more than 50 different paths all featuring intense dialogues and thrilling events.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.4%, Multiple Endings 20.2%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%
- #26 The Succession of Changing Kings
77% matchVery Positive86% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: KwaKwaGames
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.
Why similar: Medieval 16.7%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Economy 12.2%, Management 11.2%
- #27 Swordbreaker The Game
80% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2015
Dev: DuCats Games Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Swordbreaker game is interactive fiction with lots of illustrations where you and you alone get to choose the storyline and the ending!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.3%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Choices Matter 24.8%, Medieval 17.7%
- #28 Untale: King of Revinia
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: Empty Die Studio
Windows · Linux
Unravel the mystery of the King's sudden death... Claim your right for the throne. Try to stay alive as long as possible. Will you take the risk? The story for those who are brave enough to dive in a dark story and are able to think reasonably.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Choices Matter 12.6%
- #29 Joy Malignant
75% matchVery Positive99% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Petros Anastasiadis
Windows
A surreal dice-based RPG in a cursed city of gut-wrenching suffering. Here, your choices shape your skills and your appearance. Survive the city's hellish trials, meet tortured characters, and develop your own unique identity. Every choice matters as your actions will literally shape you.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 23.9%, RPG 23.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Choices Matter 16.8%, Story Rich 15.4%
- #30 Life of a Wizard
79% matchVery Positive81% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Write an archmage's autobiography in this 80-year 130,000-word interactive fiction! Play good or evil, man or woman, as you bring peace to the kingdom or take over the world with your sorcery. Brew potions, raise the dead, summon mythical beasts, control men's minds, and blast away your enemies.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 55.8%, RPG 44.2%
- #31 Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,007 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.5%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Multiple Endings 17%, Medieval 16.7%, RPG 11.9%
- #32 The Deed
76% matchVery Positive90% of 3,781 reviews2015
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Mystery 12.8%, RPG 10.6%
- #33 Arcadie II: Cold Lands
74% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Arcadie & Utopie
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the Monarch. Choose between diplomacy and tyranny. Romance allies or enemies. Your decisions define your rule and the fate of those closest to you in this character-driven interactive tale.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Choices Matter 10.9%
- #34 Sovereign Tower
71% matchVery Positive94% of 3,742 reviews2026
Dev: WILD WITS GAMESPub: Curve Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this story-rich, Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom's destiny. If destiny doesn’t go your way, keep turning back time, uncover secrets and rewrite fate again and again.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Choices Matter 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Medieval 13.9%, Management 11.7%
- #35 The Lost Heir: The Fall of Daria
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take back your throne from demon-summoning usurpers in this 145,000-word interactive fantasy novel! Will your prince or princess choose to be good or evil?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 55.9%, RPG 44.1%
- #36 Ataegina Act I
73% matchVery Positive94% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: KthulianPub: Kthulian Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world filled with magic and riddled with war, you find yourself playing an important role. A life of spellcraft, politics and intrigue awaits you. Will you use your powers to unify the land and its people? Or shall you use them for your own personal gain and amusement, no matter the cost?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.9%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Medieval 15%, Choices Matter 11%
- #37 Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain
74% matchVery Positive97% of 123 reviews2023
Dev: Fiction Factory Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A comic book adventure of freelance supervillainy, petting cats, and/or destroying capitalism in which your choices determine success in a series of daring heists and capers.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 44.7% ★, Dark Humor 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
- #38 Sultan's Game
71% matchVery Positive94% of 35,266 reviews2025
Dev: Double CrossPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?
Why similar: Dark Humor 22.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Choices Matter 12.2%
- #39 Crown Gambit
72% matchVery Positive95% of 482 reviews2025
Dev: WILD WITS GAMESPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Medieval 11.5%
- #40 Antagonist
76% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: NIVLACARTPub: KOMODO
Windows
Play as D’Vil, the Dark Lord… and rising star at Evil Productions. Team up with Hero of Light, Ralph, and unleash devastating combos on your foes. Will you work together to uncover the conspiracy behind the video game cutscene industry or clash like true hero and villain?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52% ★, Visual Novel 14.5%, Multiple Endings 13.6%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #41 Void's Calling ep.1
73% matchVery Positive81% of 839 reviews2020
Dev: Novel
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"Void's Calling" - is a visual novel with RPG elements where every decision you make can drastically change the course of game's story.
Why similar: RPG 35.4%, Visual Novel 27.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%, Medieval 8.4%, Choices Matter 7%
- #42 Choice of Life: Middle Ages
72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,847 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.4%, Choices Matter 23.3%, Medieval 19.7%, Multiple Endings 16.8%, RPG 10.7%
- #43 Road to Empress I
69% matchVery Positive87% of 13,409 reviews2025
Dev: New One Studio
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress I is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Tackle multiple story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.
Why similar: Choices Matter 22.1%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%
- #44 A War of a Madman's Making
71% matchVery Positive97% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: Witching Metal Prod.
Windows
You are subordinate to the deranged dictator and must plan his doomed invasion in this text-based RPG / Visual Novel. Navigate the shark-filled waters of the Great Leader's presidential cabinet, try to save your family, and survive the purges in a world of power-hungry leaders and nuclear warfare.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Multiple Endings 12.3%
- #45 The Witch's Cauldron
70% matchVery Positive91% of 634 reviews2024
Dev: Harvey games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Witch's Cauldron is a narrative roguelike game about being a medieval witch. Grab your cauldron and get brewing. Love, curses, laughter, wisdom for sale! Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. At least before the inquisitors come around.
Why similar: Diplomacy 31.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Medieval 11.5%
- #46 The Necromancer's Tale
68% matchVery Positive92% of 982 reviews2025
Dev: Psychic Software
Windows · Mac
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Commune with the realm of the dead and struggle with your descent into madness. Build the power to raise an undead army and march against your enemies. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion and seduction.
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Lore-Rich 23%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #47 MetaHuman Inc.
73% matchVery Positive91% of 153 reviews2015
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
As the CEO of a corporation that sells superpowers to the highest bidder, you'll harness dark magic and travel through time to inflate your stock prices!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 57.8%, RPG 42.2%
- #48 The Swordbearer - Season 1
70% matchVery Positive88% of 208 reviews2022
Dev: CaramelCowboy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take on the role of a young adventurer who recently inherited a sword. Your journey starts after you apply to the Knights Guild at the capital. Meet loveable characters as you explore this world that awaits you. Face the darkness that surfaces and uncover the evil plot as your story progresses.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Choices Matter 19%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Medieval 13.6%
- #49 Noble's Life: Kingdom Reborn - Prologue
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GriffonsPub: Concept Lab Sp. z o.o.
Windows
Experience the first months after a brutal assault on your own estate in the free prologue of a realistic simulator of a medieval noble combined with a strategy game of historical depth. Manage your town and villages and make decisions in non-linear events.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Medieval 11.5%, Economy 9.8%, Immersive Sim 9%
- #50 Milord
69% matchMixed66% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: iBright GamesPub: InEv Creative
Windows · Mac
Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.4%, Medieval 21.6%, Choices Matter 21.6%, RPG 13.5%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #51 Prophecy of Ashen
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 234 reviews2026
Dev: hhyuGame
Windows
Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.
Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Multiple Endings 23.9%, Choices Matter 20.3%, Medieval 15.3%, Story Rich 15.1%
- #52 Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery
68% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: eNVy softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel paying satirical homage to the world’s greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #53 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
65% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!
Why similar: Diplomacy 56.1% ★, Visual Novel 22.7%, Choices Matter 21.2%
- #54 The Golden Rose: Book One
67% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore an alternative medieval Europe in this low-fantasy epic adventure! How far are you willing to go to take back your stolen treasure?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 22%, RPG 16.6%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.3%
- #55 Henchman Story
67% matchVery Positive97% of 310 reviews2021
Dev: Silken Sail Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Being a bumbling supervillain's henchman is a thankless job. The spandex chafes, there's tons of late nights, and your boss rarely remembers your name. But in this narrative adventure you'll soon discover that - sometimes - even the choices of the lowliest henchman can change everything.
Why similar: Dark Humor 24.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%
- #56 Mistwinter Bay
66% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Swordlake Entertainment
Windows
Rule a town in this story heavy, visual novel-like fantasy RPG! Interact with townsfolk and foreign leaders, build and expand, and tackle randomized events that affect the town and its people.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Lore-Rich 10.9%
- #57 The RPG
63% matchVery Positive87% of 864 reviews2025
Dev: Dionysus AcroreitesPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Minimalistic Skyrim + West of Loathing + Supraland. An RPG-lite adventure with intentionally twisted traditional role-playing games aspects, where your choices do matter.
Why similar: Choices Matter 38.4%, RPG 28.9%, Medieval 19.3%, Multiple Endings 13.3%