60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Visual Novel, Adventure, Interactive Fiction.
One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
Colossals
Colossals tells the story of a vagrant, who, together with his love interest, the soon-to-be-Empress Khalida, interpret the fairy tales they read in front of a windmill to be fact, telling them of a faraway land where, once upon a time, giants roamed.
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 40.7% ★, Point & Click 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Story Rich 6.1%
Colossals tells the story of a vagrant, who, together with his love interest, the soon-to-be-Empress Khalida, interpret the fairy tales they read in front of a windmill to be fact, telling them of a faraway land where, once upon a time, giants roamed.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 58.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Visual Novel 11%, Story Rich 4.8%, Atmospheric 3.2%
The Ballad Singer is an asymmetric adventure, inspired by RPGs and game books, where you can experience many dynamic stories. Forge the fate of Hesperia through the stories of four different adventurers in a fantasy world completely illustrated and narrated.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 42.2% ★, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Visual Novel 10%
YOU are the hero in Forest of Doom! Explore the sinister Darkwood Forest in the digital Fighting Fantasy Standalone version of Ian Livingstone's classic RPG gamebook!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 65.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Adventure 4.3%, Indie 0.7%
Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer is based on Mossflower, one of the NYT bestselling Redwall™ books by Brian Jacques, with over 35 million copies sold. Set in the caverns and catacombs of Kotir Castle, you guide Gillig the fledgling otter as you build your story.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 55.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Lore-Rich 8.8%, Text-Based 8.7%, Adventure 7.2%
Solis a hand drawn adventure. The city of Solis never sleeps — and tonight, neither will you. Elixer, the company you've dedicated yourself to, has gathered its people for an end-of-year celebration with a staggering promise at its heart: eternal life.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.7%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Point & Click 7.2%
Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 61.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Point & Click 8.5%, Story Rich 2.2%
Grotesque notes written not by Fyodor Dostoevsky, but by a "certain person".
Why similar: Based On A Novel 56.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Point & Click 6%, Hand-drawn 4.7%
A detective game where you fiddle information to your advantage. As an owner of a small bar, listen to visitors of your establishment, overhear their gossiping, collect information and then use to manipulate their thoughts and actions.
Why similar: Comic Book 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 11%, Dynamic Narration 10.5% ★
Orwell’s Animal Farm is a text-based choice-driven narrative game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 41.6% ★, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%, Visual Novel 7.5%
When you awake, you find yourself transported back to the time when you were a student. You find it hard to breathe under the massive study load and oppressive environment, until you meet a stray cat that manages to wriggle its way into your world by chance...
Why similar: Comic Book 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.5%
Your soul is on the line. Manage devils, manipulate fate through dice-based negotiations, and make soul deals in a Barcelona narrative strategy game about debt, temptation, and survival.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Point & Click 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Comic Book 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%
Painting Werther is a Paintable Visual Novel where all the visuals are living paintings, all the music are classics (with a twist) and the novel was written by Goethe in 1774.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 54.6% ★, Visual Novel 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Point & Click 9.6%, Historical 8.6%
改编自家里姥爷的亲身经历，一位老共产党员的平淡故事。 或者也不算平淡呢，毕竟在那时年代，没有人的一生是能平淡度过的。
Why similar: Based On A Novel 61.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Historical 9.5%, Story Rich 2%
In an engrossing interactive novel, live as the assistant to a remarkable historical figure: George Mueller, a man who witnessed orphans dying young in the streets of 1830's England and decided he would care for them, no matter the cost.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Historical 12.8%, Dynamic Narration 12.4% ★
DEEP UNDER is a grim visual novel about how an ordinary camping trip with friends can turn into a real nightmare.
Why similar: Comic Book 21.3%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.9%
Read the Charles Dickens' classic... but with Anime Girls.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 74.1% ★, Visual Novel 12.3%, Text-Based 5.9%, Story Rich 5.5%, 2D 1.1%
Slice through a collection of HORROR STORIES, produced by a solo dev! Survive through the body horror of health clinics, haunted dating sims, robot takeovers, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE VIDEOS & MORE!
Why similar: Comic Book 17%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Point & Click 10.6%
Need more stress in your life? Meet Laura Silver, a paranoid and insomniac detective tasked with researching Slavic mythology. Do you know anything about the Vodnik? Neither does she. Unfortunately, her incompetence won't be your biggest problem in Czechoslovakia.
Why similar: Comic Book 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Point & Click 10.8%
Scribe is a scribe simulator in which you can secretly shape the destinies of the inhabitants of the estate: resolve disputes, influence the course of family intrigues, decide who lives and who does not. Choose what to write in letters and whether to change their recipients!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Dynamic Narration 12.8% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Point & Click 10.1%
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 54.3% ★, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 9.1%, Dark 7.8%, Story Rich 4.7%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 57.5% ★, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 5%, Dark 3.5%
Peak or Die is a narrative-driven survival game about leading a team of adventurers up a deadly mountain, where every decision has lasting consequences. Manage oxygen, food, and team morale while facing moral dilemmas, random events, and an unforgiving environment. Reach the summit — or fail trying.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Dynamic Narration 13.5% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 55.7% ★, Point & Click 11.8%, Mystery 8.9%, Dark 5.5%, Story Rich 5%
Can you find what you're looking for? Or are you at the mercy of Tisik and her followers? Your words matter in this short game of dialogue.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Comic Book 17.2%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Lore-Rich 13.9%
The Lords of The Earth Flame is a novel game created in the best traditions of interactive fiction and text-based role-playing. Non-linear structure, rich text core, and the “analog” feel of times past are certain to provide unforgettable gaming experience for hours on end.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 52.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 25.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Indie 1.9%
A mystery adventure featuring a public security duo and supernatural cases. Unravel the truth behind the otherworldly "Ghosturbance Cases"!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
Tarot meets Blackjack with psychological horror inspired by Dostoevsky. A gore card game based on one of the strangest novels. Gameplay with puzzles, dark themes, surreal horror, cards and black humor. Experimental gameplay blending multiple mechanics
Why similar: Based On A Novel 52.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%, Visual Novel 9%, Lore-Rich 7.2%
Aesop is a famous storyteller from Ancient Greece. The best fables of him are reinterpreted and modernized for a visual novel experience. All of these short stories are purely family-friendly and full with life lessons.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 51% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Point & Click 9%, Adventure 6.6%
Perseverance: Part 3 is the much-awaited conclusion to the drama/horror visual novel series full of intrigue, guts, and gossip. Swap between Jack, a father trying to protect his family, and Karen, an ex-agent on the run from her troubled past, and help them form an unlikely alliance. 🧟♂️🧟♀️
Why similar: Comic Book 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Point & Click 14.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%
Guard of Wonderland is an interactive visual novel in virtual reality created from our inspirations of Alice in Wonderland.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 66.8% ★, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 7.5%, Adventure 6.4%, Dark 5.9%
A psychological thriller visual novel where your choices deeply affect an 18-year-old woman's mental state, leading to multiple endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Comic Book 19.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Hand-drawn 14.3%
"Under the Streetlights of the Reiche" is an omnibus-style adventure game. Experience one man's last day in the town. A good man who is well-liked by those around him loses his job and is forced to leave the town he has lived in for a long time.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Mystery 9.9%
"イカスミ"でポーションをつくる！？怪しいポーション屋さんのイカ『スミミ』と共に、個性豊かな人外キャラクター達にポーションを売るアドベンチャーゲーム！
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.9%, Comic Book 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%
An action novel adventure game in which you instantly judge and understand the contents of multiple conversations displayed simultaneously and continue to make the correct choice. You can experience the wonder of listening to several conversations at once.
Why similar: Comic Book 24.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Point & Click 14.1%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%
After your mother’s strange funeral, a black rain blocks the roads and leaves you stranded. The air smells like rotting fruit and nature begins to mutate. Can you get out of here before the forest finds you?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Point & Click 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Mystery 7.3%
Play as the Count of Monte Cristo in 19th-century France. Charm & Dominate your enemies. Exploit their weaknesses, and orchestrate their downfall in this gripping narrative-driven tale of revenge.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Dynamic Narration 12.8% ★, Visual Novel 12.8%, Point & Click 10.1%
Alex, a mid-level manager from the big city, is forced to return to his home village following a family tragedy. A temporary visit soon becomes a deeply emotional trial. He will have to confront a mystical lake, put his friendships to the test, and find true love.
Why similar: Comic Book 26.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Dynamic Narration 14.5% ★, Text-Based 8.9%
"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: Comic Book 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Text-Based 7.7%
In pursuit of coin, hired dagger Arthur finds himself embroiled in conspiracy involving the daughter of a noble House. Who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes?
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.4%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Mystery 11.9%
"A Wild Last Boss Appeared! ~Black-Winged Survivor~" is an aggressive arena shooter. An offensive playstyle is its most prominent feature. Dash into hordes of enemies and snipe their summoner. Enjoy the exhilarating game experience of taking down masses of enemies at once.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 76.9% ★, Comic Book 20.6%, 2D 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
Why similar: Comic Book 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Historical 8.8%
The first historical visual novel. 13th century - steppe, steel, and intrigue. Subedei and Jebe lead their armies westward, and it is up to you to decide: will history remain as written in the chronicles, or will you rewrite it anew?
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Historical 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Point & Click 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%
"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Comic Book 17.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Hand-drawn 16.5%
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 59.4% ★, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 5.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%
Originally released as The Dark Eye, this 1995 cult classic adapts Edgar Allan Poe's most macabre tales. Navigate a nightmarish world of uncanny stop-motion puppetry narrated by William S. Burroughs. Solve twisted puzzles and experience madness through the eyes of both murderer and victim.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 60% ★, Point & Click 12.1%, Lore-Rich 7.3%, Dark 6.4%, Mystery 4.4%
7Days Origins is a single-player story game where the storyline changes based on the player's choices. For 7 days, you will meet various characters in the world of the dead. You may become allies and embark on adventures together or become enemies and fight.
Why similar: Comic Book 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Point & Click 11.1%
Decide Althea's fate in dark Victorian London. Experience the story of an upper-class young woman whose family is falling apart along with her future and who is filled with diverse and interesting characters among whom she may find love.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 61.2% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 4.9%, Historical 4.3%
Travelling Light is a narrative game about four friends, Lars, Leah, Samson, and Ivy, caught in the turbulence of their early thirties. Inspired by real events, this experience lets you step into each perspective as love, friendship, and heartbreak collide.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Point & Click 14.4%
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 60% ★, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 5.3%, Atmospheric 3.5%
A text-based RPG with a nonlinear story set in a free Slavic fantasy world. Shape the heroine's character through your choices and unlock multiple endings. Mystery, folklore, and relationships — your fate depends only on you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Text-Based 9.7%
Your death was a tragedy... your afterlife is a mystery. Unravel the secrets of death with the help of Xochitl, your guide. Can you find your way through the doors of the great library of the Beyond? A new choose-your-path comic book by Jason Shiga.
Why similar: Comic Book 30.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Story Rich 5.6%
A horror mystery visual novel where a boy and a girl undergo a strange ritual in a remote mountain village. As eerie phenomena creep into their daily lives, they begin to uncover unsettling truths. Your choices shape how the story unfolds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%
The Spirit Weaver is a narrative-driven visual novel where you use the power of Tarot to guide lost spirits through their grief, and maybe figure out your own. Explore a mystical spirit realm, help its denizens, and restore balance in a bittersweet story of love, loss, and empathy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, Point & Click 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Hand-drawn 11.7%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 55% ★, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Dark 8.5%, Story Rich 4.9%
Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 46.8% ★, Point & Click 11%, Adventure 9.2%, Visual Novel 9%, Mystery 6.5%
Explore a magical hand-drawn comic book, travel through time, manipulate characters’ ideas, and solve visual puzzles in this innovative point-and-click adventure to uncover Kai’s fate.
Why similar: Comic Book 28.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Point & Click 15.4%, Story Rich 6.3%
