Games Like The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Anime 16%, Dark Comedy 14.9%, Dark Humor 13.7%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a core entry in the series, it perfectly captures the high-stakes death game mystery and dark humor found in the seed game.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Multiple Endings 20.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 13.6%, Anime 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This collection features the intense puzzle-solving and life-or-death decision-making that defined the creators' earlier work.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Anime 17.6%, Dark Comedy 16.7%, Dark Humor 12%, Psychological Horror 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: The foundation of the death game genre, offering the essential school-setting mystery and character dynamics.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Anime 21.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Directed by Kotaro Uchikoshi, this game offers the same mind-bending mystery and investigative gameplay fans of the seed game will love.

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.6%, Anime 20.6%, Dark Comedy 19.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the series, it expands on the mystery and social elements of the first game.

Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.

Why similar: Soundtrack 25.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Anime 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, survival-focused visual novel that incorporates tactical RPG combat and branching narrative paths.

How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Multiple Endings 22.3%, Anime 19.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Simulation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the intense, supernatural mystery vibe and high-stakes tension of Kodaka and Uchikoshi's writing.

Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 60.9%, Anime 35.2%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the social school-life management of anime-style games with grid-based tactical combat.

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 16.2%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Multiple Endings 12%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping, dark visual novel mystery that fans of high-stakes, character-driven narratives will appreciate.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 28.4%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Survival 17.8%, Anime 15.6%, Story Rich 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite death game visual novel that emphasizes high-stakes decision-making and character survival.

You awaken in a field of snow with no memory of even your name. The local monstrosities nearly devour you before you meet your rescuer, a beautiful girl named Kuon—who has animal ears and a tail. She names you Haku⸺ The Japanese hit tactics-RPG visual novel series returns to PC at last!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 28%, Anime 22.8%, Simulation 7.6%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect blend of long-form visual novel storytelling and tactical turn-based battles in a fantasy setting.

Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 56.4%, Anime 39.6%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: Explores dark psychological themes within a school setting, featuring turn-based combat and a focus on character relationships.

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.

Why similar: Anime 30.7%, Story Rich 19.7%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Adventure 16.7%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features the signature Kodaka-style mystery solving and a unique, character-driven narrative.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Anime 16.5%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Story Rich 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A social deduction game that blends visual novel elements with a repeating time-loop mystery.

Special Agents Mizuki and Ryuki, along with their AI partners Aiba and Tama, are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically acclaimed AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES.

Why similar: Conspiracy 27.3% ★, Psychedelic 21.8%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Anime 15.2%, Sci-fi 12%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the mind-bending mystery and investigative gameplay of the first title with even more complex puzzles.

Explore the ruins, dungeons, and islands in this post-apocalyptic world through the POV of eight protagonists as they fight for survival and search for meaning in their never-ending cycles of life and death.

Why similar: Anime 23.3%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Survival 20.6%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused RPG with a dark, mystery-filled narrative that forces players to manage character life cycles.

TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 33.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.9%, Anime 14.9%, Story Rich 12%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, complex tactical combat systems wrapped in a compelling, anime-inspired narrative.

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Anime 8.7%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, psychological horror visual novel that utilizes a repeating time-loop mechanic to uncover dark secrets.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, Psychological Horror 27.8%, Story Rich 16%, Anime 10.2%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel with a unique, unsettling atmosphere and investigative gameplay.

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, Anime 17.2%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Sci-fi 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in sci-fi visual novel storytelling with deep, branching narratives and emotional weight.

Experience the newest tactical RPG from the creators of Girls’ Frontline. Some 30 years in the future, AU agent Mendo and the mysterious girl Jefuty find themselves in gruesome battles against armed URNC forces…

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.1%, Multiple Endings 21.7%, Anime 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with a heavy emphasis on narrative, mystery, and character-driven drama.

“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.

Why similar: Anime 34.6%, Multiple Endings 30.8%, Story Rich 22.8%, Visual Novel 7.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep, character-driven story with intense combat encounters and a focus on mystery.

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...

Why similar: Anime 26.1%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror visual novel that shares the dark, high-stakes atmosphere and school-based setting of the seed game.

Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.

Why similar: Anime 57.7%, Story Rich 33.6%, Singleplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, anime-inspired RPG with turn-based combat and a focus on building character relationships.

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Why similar: Dark Humor 19.9%, Psychedelic 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%

A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 80.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Simulation 7.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical game where player choices significantly impact the branching story and the fates of the characters.

For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.

Why similar: Anime 72.1%, Story Rich 23.4%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, emotional action-RPG that deals with themes of grief, survival, and supernatural conflict.

Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Multiple Endings 21.2%, Simulation 13.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Anime 12%

"168 remaining until the end of the world..." Humanity is approaching its end. A sudden dismemberment murder of the leader of a religious nation that advocates an apocalyptic ideology... Five adventure games are combined into one, centered around a suspenseful story full of mystery and intrigue.

Why similar: Conspiracy 36.6% ★, Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 17.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Adventure 8.3%

The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

Why similar: Anime 48.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.3%, Story Rich 21.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with a strong anime aesthetic and a focus on the human cost of war.

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Anime 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.4%

Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Multiple Endings 19.6%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Anime 14%, Psychedelic 11.1%

Komaru Naegi has been imprisoned inside a mysterious apartment for over a year. Her rescue is derailed when hundreds of Monokumas suddenly attack. She teams up with Toko Fukawa to survive the rampaging Monokumas, escape the crafty Monokuma Kids, and uncover the secrets of the city.

Why similar: Anime 40.7%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Story Rich 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

The first entry of the Abime Series. Eight captives must cooperate or compete to escape an underground subway under the manipulation of a dangerous psychopath. Can you really trust anyone? What about yourself? And what is the meaning of a good ending? Is reaching one even possible?

Why similar: Conspiracy 28.2% ★, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Multiple Endings 19.1%, Anime 16.3%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Story Rich 11%

Thrown into prison for an act of self-expression, protagonist Shuichiro must confront both a violent system and his own actions—or else try to find happiness on the inside in this visual novel from the makers of NUKITASHI.

Why similar: Dark Humor 22.2%, Dystopian 18.4%, Dark Comedy 16.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Anime 10.9%

Extreme Life-and-Death Massage! Enjoy magician's look of agony and cure embarrassing ailments! From hemorrhoids that cause earthquakes to rhinitis that make huge explosion...nothing too fancy that you can't handle. However, if your skills fall short, these powerful, unclothed magicians may kill you.

Why similar: Dystopian 17%, Dark Comedy 16.4%, Dark Humor 16.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

With an all-star dream lineup of characters from each Danganronpa game, gather Hope Fragments at a tropical resort. Explore Jabberwock Island and develop your Dangan characters. Gather money through battle and upgrade your equipment, then defeat bosses and move on to the next island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Anime 31.9%, Adventure 25.2%, Singleplayer 3%

Iris has been abducted by aliens?! Finding herself on board a mysterious UFO and tasked with completing a bizarre escape game, Iris knows there's one person who she can always count on for help: Kaname Date, Psyncer!

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.1%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 17.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Conspiracy 10.2% ★

Five girls meet in an isolated underground city. As they slay and betray each other, what fate awaits them at the end of their journey? Hope? Or despair? Enjoy an immersive story, fully voiced and boasting multiple endings!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Dystopian 18.5%, Anime 18.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Survival 11.3%

Become a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.1%, Multiple Endings 21.2%, Anime 18.1%, Story Rich 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Could you face yourself and the threats around you to save the ones you love? Shin Mikado Academy is engulfed in a madness-inducing Mist, and only you can save everyone inside. Develop your Ego to break the pacts set by the Pactbearers and remove the corrupting Mist.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 46.6%, Anime 29.1%, Multiple Endings 21.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30%, Anime 21.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.9%

If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Anime 21.8%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Story Rich 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.3%

A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.4%, Anime 23.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Survival 12%, Singleplayer 2%

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.5%, Anime 26.7%, Story Rich 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Adventure 7.5%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 34%, Anime 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 5.6%

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Anime 29%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.6%, Story Rich 24.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Anime 14%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Anime 20.1%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Story Rich 12.9%

Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.2%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Anime 16%, Story Rich 14.6%, Psychological Horror 5.7%

Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.

Why similar: Dark Humor 24.1%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 15.1%, Multiple Endings 13.6%, Survival 10.5%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Anime 16%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 9.2%

Embark on a journey of several can-be-seen-everywhere ordinary students from the "Breakfast High School" saving the world, in this simple traditional turn-based RPG that makes no sense at all.

Why similar: Memes 61.5%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Anime 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.6%, Anime 25.7%, Story Rich 16%, Adventure 13.1%, Singleplayer 3.6%

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Anime 14.2%, Story Rich 13%

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Anime 18%, Story Rich 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Story Rich 30.4%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Anime 20.5%, Adventure 15.4%, Singleplayer 5.3%

The only quality that can be measured is whether or not they possess the qualities of morbid love. As they spend their time at the school, what was once a peaceful life turns into a blood-soaked, corpse-riddled, blood-soaked day....

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 19.7%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Adventure 9.5%

You wake up in a house, alone with two beautiful girls... But no one is allowed to leave until one of you DIES. Why is this happening? What is the purpose of this “killing game”? But most importantly...WHO SHOULD DIE?!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 23.6%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Anime 18.3%, Story Rich 12.3%