60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Singleplayer, Text-Based, Psychological.
The Hidden and Unknown is a story-based game, that aims to widen the perception of its audience in the areas of psychology and philosophy.
Naomi wakes decades older in a house she does not recognize, and discovers that escape may cost the future.
Why similar: Philosophical 18.1%, Psychological 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Text-Based 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%
Awake from your slumber and venture out to the mighty CITADEL.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.3%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Text-Based 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%
A sci-fi visual novel reimagining The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902). Follow Vornovians Sherr-Lok & Watt-Sun as they try to uncover the truth of the "curse"
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Text-Based 13.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Artificial Intelligence 11%
一段探寻人类智能本质的逃亡之旅，基于现实世界观下的非幻想题材。在突如其来的变故下，一对父子踏上未知的旅途，颠沛于梦境与梦境的交界线，流离于自然智能与人造智能的变革浪潮之中。这场逃亡送给AI时代每一个勇敢活着的灵魂...
Why similar: Philosophical 19.1%, Artificial Intelligence 17.7%, Psychological 13.1%, Text-Based 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
This is a story with illustrations. You have to choose your destiny. You are obsessed with the idea of creating an ideal society. One day you come up with a genius idea, and you create a society that could live forever, BUT HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!!?
Why similar: Philosophical 19.4%, Text-Based 12.3%, Artificial Intelligence 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%, Abstract 8.7%
"AI is hacking into brains, driving people to suicide—" Three strangers with no apparent connection. Their fates inextricably intertwine, ultimately plunging them into a crisis that shakes the world. This is an ensemble drama where human bonds stand against a solitary justice.
Why similar: Philosophical 32%, Artificial Intelligence 24.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Text-Based 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Play as an AI interacting with users.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 24.6%, Text-Based 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Philosophical 14.6%, Psychological 8.7%
In a "perfect" city governed by AI, you're just an ordinary repair technician trying to survive. Then a routine job goes wrong, you get kidnapped, and the woman who taught you everything you know seems to have known it would happen all along.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 22.5%, Psychological 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Text-Based 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
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 23.4%, Text-Based 20.4%, Psychological 18%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 10.2%
君は未来をどう思う？ 希望に満ちた可能性？ それとも憂鬱な予定？ この世界は「未来」が少しだけ壊れている。1999年、朱く染まる空の下、記憶を失った主人公は終末の真実を追う。短編サイコロジカル・ビジュアルノベル。
Why similar: Philosophical 35.1%, Text-Based 23.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Story Rich 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.5%
Synthetic Dreams: Falling is a science-fiction visual novel about human feelings, friendship, love and memories.
Why similar: Psychological 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Text-Based 14.4%, Artificial Intelligence 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%
One day, the boy meets a monster, with whom he builds a strange relationship that is neither friend, nor family, nor owner and pet. How will the boy's future change?
Why similar: Philosophical 28.3%, Psychological 19.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Linear 10.5%
Sci-fi Visual Novel (Linear Story). A group of astronauts, scientists and robots is sent to space on a mission to investigate the disturbing disappearance of the first manned spaceship in its journey to Mars.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 20.7%, Philosophical 18%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%
A visual novel about raising a cute robot child, which may or may not go horribly wrong. Your choices decide the outcome.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.3%, Artificial Intelligence 22.2%, Psychological 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 11.4%
Ekphrasis is a 2D puzzle game where you can solve and examine a collection of artifacts. Piece together historical artworks, arrange musical notes, and decipher codes. Uncover the secrets behind the artifacts and those that curated them through a branching story.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.7%, Artificial Intelligence 20.4%, Psychological 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Story Rich 7.7%
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: Psychological 21.7%, Text-Based 21.2%, Philosophical 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 13%
“An ADV of eternity and changeless” A world dominated by “Cruel Spring” - a phenomenon that human will become “Sacrifice” if not keep moving. Only the boy and the girl, they have “Eternal Body”, go on a journey. The endless steps seem to be a happy changeless, but can't be the same forever...
Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Text-Based 18.7%, Psychological 17.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%
Goodbye Shadow is a story about facing yourself and chasing unfinished memories. As the main character tries to understand his childhood hero , he realizes that the real unknown is himself. Love, friendship, and family become mirrors on this journey.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.2%, Psychological 22.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Text-Based 16.4%, Mystery 7.1%
An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo!
Why similar: Text-Based 20.3%, Psychological 18%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Artificial Intelligence 13.7%, Abstract 11.8%
Ordinary life shattered when a riverside drowning and spatial anomalies pulled you into a vortex. In this rain-lashed town of crumbling reality. Truth hides in every raindrop and shadow.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.2%, Text-Based 28.8%, Visual Novel 20%, Psychological 19.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
The Tenth Minute is a short narrative game told through chat and novel-style reading. Revisit a school-day memory shaped by unspoken feelings, misaligned memories, and belated understanding between three people. A youthful story with light psychological mystery, complete in around 2 hours.
Why similar: Text-Based 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Psychological 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Mystery 10.2%
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.3%, Space 14.7%, Psychological 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Story Rich 10.6%
NULL is an alternate reality game where you talk with Mere, an AI companion, by voice or text. Lost in a strange digital world with no memory of your past, explore eight surreal chapters, face psychological challenges, and choose between staying human or becoming digital.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 20.1%, Philosophical 19.5%, Text-Based 15.5%, Psychological 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%
Soul Nexus is a text-based adventure game where you explore strange environments and interact with even stranger individuals. Will you wander the spaces forever or will you eventually fulfil your goal of being free?
Why similar: Text-Based 22%, Philosophical 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Abstract 9.7%
Flak Duty is a short, linear sci-fi visual novel about an operator whose routine shift inside an automated flak machine goes wrong. Read the story in an illustrated filmstrip format, with page navigation and light or dark reading modes.
Why similar: Text-Based 21%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Artificial Intelligence 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%
Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel. Nine people are trapped in an underground research facility, forced to play a game of life and death. Check your log to find the truth that connects those apparent strangers - if you even want to, that is.
Why similar: Philosophical 20%, Psychological 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 13.1%
A short sci-fi visual novel about four scientists trapped in an underground lab. Explore their chat records to uncover the mysteries of Inturg Technologies. How can they escape their doom?
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Mystery 18%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Text-Based 14.5%, Sci-fi 14%
A short story about a difficult day at work and a painful breakup that lingers; about depression, anxiety, and how they can lead to eating disorders. Do you know how many calories are in a muffin? Are you ready for what the answer implies?
Why similar: Text-Based 25.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Psychological 16.2%, Abstract 14.9%, Philosophical 10.2%
You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.1%, Text-Based 17.7%, Psychological 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%
is a short, interactive experience about those endless, looping fever dreams you get when you're sick.
Why similar: Text-Based 20%, Philosophical 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Psychological 11.8%
A short story about a parasitic sunflower and her loyal son. Eat everything you can. Enjoy the sunshine. Do whatever it takes to make her happy. This is a prequel to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.9%, Text-Based 17.3%, Psychological 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%
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 36.9%, Psychological 21.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 6%
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Why similar: Philosophical 33%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Mystery 16%, Text-Based 11.9%, Story Rich 6.8%
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 26.1%, Text-Based 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Psychological 17.7%, Linear 4.6%
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 23.6%, Psychological 18.5%, Text-Based 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Wake up, watch tv, make a cup of cofffee and try to bear your own meaningless existence.
Why similar: Text-Based 20.2%, Psychological 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Mystery 13.8%
❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Philosophical 18.2%, Text-Based 17.6%, Psychological 17.4%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Abstract 13.4%
a side-scrolling, story-driven text adventure game in pixel art. The story is set in 2079, when a Replicant awakens in a lab facility amidst a life-or-death situation. The replicant aid agency tries to rescue him but fails. In the process they stumble on the real secret of the Replicant project...
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 19.3%, Text-Based 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%
Wander into the carnival of a giant magical dragon lady, where nobody ever leaves unchanged! Answer an extensive list of questions disguised as mini games as you explore the carnival grounds to discover what animal spirit lives inside you.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.8%, Psychological 17.5%, Text-Based 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Mystery 10.9%
The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?
Why similar: Philosophical 21.3%, Psychological 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Mystery 12.6%
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 31.3%, Psychological 21.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Text-Based 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 9%
My Room Philosopher is a text-based game where a boy asks questions many people face during adolescence. Answer his questions and explore his thoughts while reflecting on your own values and life.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.5%, Visual Novel 19%, Psychological 17.1%, Text-Based 16.2%, Story Rich 10.8%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.4%, Psychological 18%, Text-Based 17.4%, Philosophical 13.7%, Abstract 13.2%
Magic and science. Past and future. But what of the present?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Text-Based 19.4%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Philosophical 11.8%, Abstract 10.7%
A visual novel about death.
Why similar: Text-Based 30.8%, Philosophical 26%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Psychological 17.3%, Casual 3.3%
You play all four heroines in this big multi-chapter sci-fi text adventure. Negotiate underwater mechs, AIs, abandoned cities, crime, friendship, suspense, horror, humour, an art exhibition, virtual realities and a tank. Experience each PC via first-person prose as you puzzle, converse and explore.
Why similar: Text-Based 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Psychological 17.5%, Artificial Intelligence 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%
An urgent message from home, a choice with an impossible price tag. In a 20-minute high-stakes dialogue, you must dismantle a "perfect" engineer's facade. Faced with $100,000 and a family tragedy, will you help him preserve his costly "American Dream," or force him to face the half-packed suitcase?
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 28.6%, Text-Based 27.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Psychological 12.3%, Visual Novel 8.9%
A breathtaking sci-fi visual novel! Since the Z gas appeared in the atmosphere, it is no longer possible to breath outside the Dome. You play as Carl Thanavan, a young scientist determined to uncover the origin of the catastrophe. Which path will you choose?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Text-Based 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Mystery 10.1%
Space Station Adventure: No Response From Mars is a science-fiction text-based, interactive adventure full of mysteries and twists! Play as an Artificial Intelligence and help your technician navigate through the Hades station!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Text-Based 12.3%, Artificial Intelligence 12.1%, Space 11.5%
Welcome to AI Personality Diagnosis Quest! Answer only "Yes" or "No" to reveal your personality. WARNING: ■■■■ interference detected. Leave this page immedia (Failed to display text.)
Why similar: Philosophical 30.1%, Artificial Intelligence 20.6%, Psychological 20%, Text-Based 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
A visual novel about the mind, change, and being locked up.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.4%, Text-Based 21.3%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Psychological 10.5%, Story Rich 9.4%
This is an Interactive Adventure and Visual Novel Game depicting life on a lunar base. All texts are performed by Japanese Voice Actors. On a wall-mounted electronic calendar"IMPORTANT!" is flickering. (what's my plan today?) "Today is Christmas Eve." The date shown on the calendar is December 24.
Why similar: Text-Based 18.7%, Philosophical 18.6%, Artificial Intelligence 16.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Abstract 10.6%
An algorithm decided to show you this. What now?
Why similar: Philosophical 26.6%, Artificial Intelligence 22.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Mystery 12.6%
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 23.2%, Psychological 18.4%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Philosophical 13.9%, Abstract 12.3%
Eight people are trapped in an abandoned neurotech facility. The only hope for escape is by surviving deathgames based on scans of each other's minds.
Why similar: Philosophical 23%, Psychological 17.3%, Text-Based 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
POV: You are Hitler’s psychologist in 1925. Diagnose his complexes by using both Jungian and Freudian psychotherapy and attempt to heal him. Resolve Hitler's trauma and prevent catastrophe via therapy and psychology. Succeed and avoid the war and holocaust.
Why similar: Text-Based 28.8%, Psychological 20%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Casual 7%
In a final attempt to guarantee your place on the nice list, you decide to try and do some chores before midnight. Will Krampus take you? Take the test and find out.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.8%, Psychological 17.6%, Text-Based 17.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Abstract 10.7%
Challenge fate in this psychological visual novel about a juvenile psych ward patient who discovers a book that can predict the future.
Why similar: Psychological 22.2%, Text-Based 18.6%, Philosophical 16.6%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 14.5%
A girl was murdered, and she is the only one still hunting for her killer. The day before her birthday, Han Xiaoxiao woke as a spirit with no memory, three days dead. Possess the living, gather clues, and uncover how you died. But some truths are harder to bear than death itself.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Psychological 18.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 10.3%
Become the one and only Captain of the Colony Ship Oberon as it cruises towards the Planet Zaenus with a single goal in mind: to colonise it and make it into a brand-new home for humanity. Such a huge task might seem daunting, but don’t worry, for you are not alone on your journey...
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 21%, Psychological 17.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%
