
The Sailor’s Guide to Game Design is an interactive visual novel try to use a 'Dialect' narrative style in games, Writing from the Margins.
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The Sailor’s Guide to Game Design is an interactive visual novel try to use a 'Dialect' narrative style in games, Writing from the Margins.
美しい感情に囲まれた三原色の世界。異質な存在として現れた 無色の子「ライト」は、自分の中心になる色を探して仲間の ノディと一緒に世界を旅する。その中にある世界の裏側。 喜びと悲しみ。楽しさと退屈さ。 安定と不安。 これは否定を否定し肯定だけを肯定する世界の暗い矛盾を描いた物語。
Why similar: Faith 29.3% ★, Philosophical 21.6%, Word Game 19.8%, Visual Novel 8.2%, Point & Click 7.8%
"Zen&" a idle game can take you to begin Zen meditation.
Why similar: Faith 24.9% ★, Philosophical 21.3%, Idler 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Immersive Sim 8.8%
Browse the Bible in most languages and many versions! Pick up where you left off by choosing "Resume on Start". Set/change default language. Reading mode or typing mode. Type verses, improve typing speed and store your best and average WPM. I love Jesus!
Why similar: Faith 41.7% ★, Philosophical 24.3%, Word Game 21.4%, Historical 10.3%, Casual 2.2%
Step into the age of the Gospels and witness the teachings, miracles, and redemption of Jesus Christ. This visual novel, centered on biblical stories, presents a journey of sacrifice and hope through dialogue and chapter-based storytelling.
Why similar: Faith 43.4% ★, Historical 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Immersive Sim 4.3%
三国x克苏鲁文字冒险游戏。189年,东汉王朝的垂暮之年,各种灾异让洛阳弥漫着一股末日氛围,玩家将扮演曹操和“李飞”,调查神秘组织长生道和他们的神明“黄天”背后的真相。游戏采用双线叙事,两个主角将各自调查真相、做出抉择……
Why similar: Faith 27.8% ★, Word Game 21%, Historical 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.7%
唐天宝十一载的上元夜,浮浪子弟韩承业在盛世长安城邂逅一位神秘的贵族少女。三年后,安史之乱爆发。本不可能走到一起的两个人,会被命运的漩涡抛向何处?玩家将经历多个主角生命中一系列的变故,以及,投入到那场中国古代史上最为惨烈的守城战中。是死守,是挽救,还是逃亡?做出你的抉择。
Why similar: Word Game 26%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Historical 14.6%, Philosophical 14.5%, Visual Novel 9.6%
这是一个独属三国玩家的幻想世界,新奇独特,内容丰富。你将扮演穿越者,在三国中自由实现各种幻想,体验别样乐趣,也可轻松挂机。但本作是纯文字形式,没有精美画面、上手略有难度,由一个业余作者凭热爱独立开发。如有任何反馈,欢迎随时联系作者。
Why similar: Word Game 39.1%, Historical 23.4%, Incremental 12.7%, Idler 11.4%, Simulation 7.2%
Wish blends Zen with wish-fulfilling in a clicker game. Tap to gain Spirit Energy, honor eight guardians, upgrade ten Resonators, and listen to twenty Harmonies. Grow and relax in a Zen atmosphere. Every tap soothes; every step brings your wish closer.
Why similar: Faith 43.5% ★, Incremental 16.4%, Idler 11.5%, Historical 11.5%, Simulation 8%
Do you remember the story of the Wise Man from the East? In 2022, at the time of the end of the world, we successfully helped the sage from the East to create the "nuss jump". This is the story of the wise man from the East... This is also the story of all...
Why similar: Faith 23.4% ★, Philosophical 22.1%, Word Game 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Incremental 8.6%
A digital recreation of The Bible in Kinetic Novel form! Read through and save passages in any order with an original soundtrack, or listen through the greatest story ever told in audiobook form. Featuring an extensive Trivia section to find out how well you really know the stories of Old and New.
Why similar: Faith 28% ★, Philosophical 19.6%, Word Game 18.4%, Historical 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11%
You can play as a newcomer, start a new life, and date 12 uncles
Why similar: Word Game 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Idler 13%, Life Sim 10.7%, Incremental 10.5%
In 1995, you came to Longqi Village to carry out academic research on the "Mother of Dragons culture". However, what should be a normal journey becomes more and more confusing due to the strange advent of ancient myths and the conflict between modern ideas and inherited beliefs...
Why similar: Word Game 27%, Faith 25.7% ★, Historical 19.5%, Visual Novel 11%, Hand-drawn 7%
《文字城邦》是一款仅用鼠标游玩的点击式休闲游戏。升级建筑,获取资源,研究技能,打造装备。带领你的车队探索大世界,攻略据点。用你的智慧解开据点中层层布置的谜题,用你的勇气击败据点中汹涌来袭的怪物,体验跨越千年的文明冒险之旅。
Why similar: Word Game 29.7%, Idler 16.3%, Point & Click 14.7%, Historical 11.6%, Incremental 11.2%
Alzheimer’s: Memories is a point-and-click adventure that tells the story of an old man diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. In the game, you will re-experience moments of the life of the old man, and help him find out about his own past.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Point & Click 15.6%, Philosophical 13.8%, Incremental 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%
This is a visual novel, in reality we create different worlds that belong only to you for various reasons, and they will gradually fade away with your memories. Please enjoy this time traveling in different worlds with the girls, and then return to where you are meant to exist - your life.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.2%, Word Game 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, RPG 6.7%
The world is in a Great Age of Academia, with philosophy in particular garnering immense attention. This is the visual novel, Academy of Athens, a philosophical brain battle. What exactly happens at the Academy of Athens, a gathering place for geniuses...?
Why similar: Word Game 33.5%, Philosophical 20.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Point & Click 14%, Simulation 12.9%
"The Road Not Taken " is a live-action interactive game exploring life's choices through Yi Jing (I Ching) philosophy. Follow a student's struggles in parallel modern China, reflecting youth anxiety. A student-made project celebrating Chinese cultural wisdom.
Why similar: Word Game 27.2%, Philosophical 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus in this immersive first-person retelling of His life, from baptism to resurrection. Perform iconic miracles, meet biblical figures, and explore the Holy Land from Jerusalem to Galilee. Experience the story of the Messiah in I Am Jesus Christ.
Why similar: Faith 37.5% ★, Historical 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Life Sim 8.5%, Fantasy 7.4%
"Dichotomy Illusion" is a Shin Honkaku mystery visual novel that combines real-world entertainment elements with physical locations, utilizing ACGN (Anime, Comics, Games, Novels) subculture knowledge to solve criminal cases and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Word Game 35.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Simulation 11.1%, RPG 9.3%
《浮生箓》是一款剧情重开模拟游戏,互动式轻量小说游戏。支持创意工坊自由编辑与上传自己的剧本,融合如修仙、武侠、玄幻等小说题材的背景,可自由选择出生的剧本,体验千变万化的人生,从出生开始让你体验到丰富多变的剧情,多种多样的选择,不同选择带来不同的变化,各种有趣的梗。来吧,开始你的浮生之旅,随着进程生成自己的浮生箓!
Why similar: Word Game 35%, Game Development 24% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Life Sim 5.9%
Slava is an ordinary guy living in a shabby socket. Well, like living, existing. He has lost all his dreams, and now he has one task - not to live until dawn. But before that you need to write a will...
Why similar: Word Game 26.3%, Philosophical 17.2%, Idler 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%
明末题材文字冒险游戏。背景为崇祯死后第二年(1645),你将扮演一名火器学者,无意中捡到了前朝公主,一场涉及复仇与真相、战乱与选择的旅途就此展开。约17万字剧情,有4个不同走向的结局和多个死亡结局。
Why similar: Word Game 28.9%, Historical 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Immersive Sim 7.2%
Welcome to a bizarre dialogue adventure! Discover a multi-ending text game with strange themes at every level. Solve NPCs' "verbal puzzles" by choosing the right responses to earn favor. Your choices shape the story with twists and surprises. Max out favor to unlock quirkier challenges. Let's go.
Why similar: Word Game 30.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Philosophical 16.2%, Immersive Sim 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%
“涧底群松难见日,衰世文章不值钱。”这款古风恋爱文字冒险游戏,在晚唐历史的基础上进行了戏剧化改编。你将扮演李商隐这位才华横溢却命运多舛的贫寒少年,在恶劣的世道挣扎求存,在寒门与豪门的斗争中进行艰难抉择,一路上也会有红颜知己相伴。本作对于角色的塑造复杂立体,而非分出绝对的正邪。
Why similar: Historical 30.3%, Word Game 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Incremental 9.5%
Welcome to an immersive horror fiction reading simulator. Every tale within is rooted in the chinese mundane, familiar moments we all live through —like the annual Spring Festival Gala You can shut down the simulator at any time. But remember: reality is always far more horrifying than any story.
Why similar: Word Game 26.1%, Faith 19.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Life Sim 9.6%
The historical records tell her ending—pearls sunk, jade shattered. You are a wisp of consciousness, waking up in her mind, and if you don’t speak, you’ll vanish. Before anything is written down, what do you want to say? What would you change?
Why similar: Word Game 25.7%, Historical 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Immersive Sim 10.9%
Welcome to the Meme Space—a dream of scattered fragments. Cross the plains, descend to the deep-sea city, link time, and ride to the Silver River. A denpa-style roaming text adventure, made for you.
Why similar: Word Game 30.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Point & Click 14.8%, Visual Novel 11%, RPG 8.5%
《定风波·宁州》是一款奇幻架空背景下的热血恋爱AVG游戏,游戏内包含多种结局和多个可攻略角色,玩家将扮演男主角周知,从一个寂寂无名的矿奴逐渐成长为一个英雄,和多个充满魅力的角色一起创造特别的回忆,改变宁州将面临的可怕命运
Why similar: Word Game 33.8%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Historical 17%, Visual Novel 12.3%, RPG 8.9%
公元2017年12月中旬,洪水摧毁了远海世界某个叫忆城的大都市,中原联邦接管此处后,一切记忆似乎都要被时间抹除,包括一个叫永弦的音乐人。 解离症将她的记忆和灵魂分离开,纵使心中燃烧着对音乐热爱的火焰,那些明确的曾经的故事却早已不曾记得了。 透过玻璃墙看去,她看见的是自己的二手贝斯,笔下疼痛的情侣……以及,一个虚无缥缈又无比真实的女人,那真的是我曾经所爱着的人吗? 另一边,随着科技的快速进步和发展,可控时空穿越技术的成功研发,为现实世界中许多过往的遗憾带来了弥补的可能性。 不过大家都知道,遗憾的定义始终在人。所以,无限地信任自己的科学技术,还是承认并回归人性,还是要交给您自己选择。
Why similar: Word Game 36.3%, Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Faith 16.3% ★, Visual Novel 13.1%, RPG 6%
"Dog Licking Simulator" is a relaxing and casual love-making game. Players need to interact with their goddess in the game, and often give the goddess various cosmetics, luxury goods, takeaways, milk tea, etc. to increase themselves Feelings with the goddess.
Why similar: Word Game 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Idler 15.4%, Incremental 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Don't fear to speak elusive words. The only certainty is that all things present shall fade away in time. Friends from overseas have recommended consulting relevant reference books during your playthrough of the work.
Why similar: Word Game 34.6%, Philosophical 32.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%, Hand-drawn 8%
《琴覆天下》是一部甜撩恋爱向作品,但是仔细看会发现其实是推理解密向。
Why similar: Word Game 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Idler 15.1%, Incremental 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%
This is a puzzle game that combines text and images. Players use visual illusions to piece together fragments of memories from Alzheimer's patients, in order to reconstruct the truth of the story and witness the passage of time for three generations.
Why similar: Word Game 25.3%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Point & Click 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Life Sim 11%
Late Ming: Magistrate Simulation and Management is a county-building sim set in the chaotic late Ming Dynasty. Rule as a magistrate, rebuild your border town, raise troops, gather intelligence, explore underground treasures, and expand your power across overseas islands amid endless chaos.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Historical 17.2%, Simulation 15.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Point & Click 14.9%
This is a AVG with love as the theme. No matter how old you grow, every summer when cicadas sing, you can still remenber of your childhood dreams, childhood friends with whom you share memories, and those pure and shining love like crystal.
Why similar: Word Game 30.2%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Idler 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, RPG 11.2%
This is a visual light novel ADV themed around youth and romance. After being promoted to the second year of high school, you’re informed that the school will stop admitting new students. Your childhood friend is determined to prevent the school from closing down when an unexpected incident occurs…
Why similar: Philosophical 28%, Word Game 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Visual Novel 12.9%, RPG 7.8%
One Last Dream is a multi-ending narrative game. As HELUO, you serve as the caretaker of the last human alive in the AI era. Over 49 days, gather creativity critical for civilization’s survival and keep this person alive till the end of your duty.
Why similar: Word Game 40.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Point & Click 13.2%, RPG 10%
In 2030, the Red Tide virus turned every robot rogue overnight. You found the Tide Terminal — a device that commands them. Build your base, awaken 18 machines with stories of their own, and take back the world, one city at a time. An idle strategy sim with branching stories and 12 endings.
Why similar: Word Game 28.2%, Idler 18%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Incremental 15.9%, Life Sim 9.7%
My College Picture with Them "is a short galgame game produced by Tsukino Shosha, which showcases the relaxed college life through the stories of two female protagonists and resolves the conflict between the" playing house style "within the student union and the club.
Why similar: Game Development 27.9% ★, Word Game 26.7%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Visual Novel 10.5%, RPG 5.7%
Wudao is a story game that revolves around the real life experiences of Mr. Wang Yangming. At that time, you will play the role of a scholar who pursues the true essence of psychology.
Why similar: Word Game 29%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Philosophical 15%, Historical 12.7%, Immersive Sim 11.4%
"Medium5: Rebirth" is an AVG produced by Beichen, also the first MEDIUM5 fan game with a complete world view. Through QTE and other game-play interspersed in the plot, players will experience a journey on "Shulv Planet". This game will show you the charm and another possibility of MEDIUM5.
Why similar: Word Game 34.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Immersive Sim 11.4%, RPG 8.1%
A choice-driven text game about living an ordinary life in modern China. Shape your path through study, work, love, and family, and see how your future unfolds year by year.
Why similar: Word Game 32.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Life Sim 11.5%
This is a visual novel game featuring toxic wave of electricity with a gameplay duration of 5-10 minutes. You will spend some bedtime moments with your “best friend” that can be either enjoyable or less pleasant. Will you take the medicine?
Why similar: Word Game 39.8%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Simulation 10.8%, RPG 10.4%
I thought it was just an ordinary day, but I accidentally entered this endless cycle of rooms. Among the countless terrifying and anomalous things, there is a girl who seems like she shouldn't exist here.
Why similar: Word Game 28.5%, Idler 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Point & Click 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%
You're the sole sysadmin for a company scaling from 10 to 100,000 employees. Everything breaks. Everything. Automate your way out of ticket hell or watch it all burn.
Why similar: Idler 19%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Immersive Sim 16.8%, Incremental 16.6%, Life Sim 10.5%
This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it)
Why similar: Word Game 34.9%, Idler 25.5%, Incremental 12.4%, RPG 6.6%, Point & Click 6.6%
As a Ming officer in 1645’s Yangzhou & Jiangyin massacres, shield a girl from shouma fate while obeying orders. In 1937’s Battle of Yangzhou, protect a war journalist returned from Japan. Your choices decide their survival and shape their fates across 300 years.
Why similar: Historical 30.2%, Word Game 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, RPG 4.5%
The dog has left magic in every corner of the world, guiding everyone who loves life. Now, start the first day when the dog will bless you!
Why similar: Faith 31% ★, Philosophical 20.3%, Word Game 19.4%, Idler 11.8%, Immersive Sim 9.3%
Critical Attraction is a 2D side-scrolling otome simulation romance RPG visual novel. When the player’s older sister suddenly goes missing, they embark on a journey to find her. Along the way, they meet 4 companions with distinct personalities, grow through various life experiences.
Why similar: Word Game 34.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, RPG 7.5%, Simulation 6.7%
Step into the thrilling world of "A Million Murder Mysteries," where every second counts and every word holds the key to solving a gripping case. This intense text-based detective game challenges your analytical skills and deductive reasoning as you race against time to unravel a million mysteries.
Why similar: Word Game 33.5%, Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Idler 16.7%, Incremental 15.1%, Simulation 13.3%
An atmospheric game about prayer and ducks.
Why similar: Faith 62.9% ★, Idler 13.2%, Life Sim 11.5%, Simulation 7.4%, Casual 5.1%
With the emergence of the Dark Witch, the familiar daily routine is shattered one by one. Countless man-eating monsters swarm out from the Dark Rift. Whether to take up arms and resist to the end in order to protect everything you cherish, or to escape from all this, it all depends on your choice!
Why similar: Word Game 33%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, RPG 10.6%
I am Pancake. On the last day of college, I met her – How are you my dear?(Can't run, please turn off the antivirus system!)
Why similar: Word Game 33.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Idler 9.3%, Immersive Sim 8.2%
Numenclature is a vibrant idle game where you harness the power of numbers and words to conquer challenges, unlock upgrades, and grow your mastery. Simple to learn, endlessly rewarding to play.
Why similar: Word Game 26.5%, Idler 26.4%, Simulation 16.2%, Point & Click 13%, Incremental 12%
An interactive AVG with a time-travelling male protagonist in an ancient style, with multiple endings and multiple branches, and a journey of bondage in which you and six close friends join hands to dominate the world in a parallel world.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Word Game 20%, Historical 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%
The dead are imprisoned in a cage, while the living are confined to the past. A mysterious small town, where the cycle of cause and effect is hard to find its end In the end, how should we make a decision and who can survive
Why similar: Faith 31.7% ★, Word Game 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, RPG 6.4%
First Time Mom is a female-oriented simulation game that includes career development and raising a daughter. Players will progress from being an online writer to a director, accompany their daughter until she turns 18, and enjoy sweet interactions with her husband.
Why similar: Word Game 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, RPG 13.9%, Simulation 13.8%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Three brothers come back to the house of a father none of them loves: one for the money, one for the truth, one to save them all. Something terrible is about to happen here. Dostoevsky's whole novel, word for word.
Why similar: Faith 33.9% ★, Philosophical 28.8%, Historical 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
《渔家录》是一个模拟经营结合了轻度求生的游戏,玩家模拟角色渔娘或者渔郎,接取小镇中客人的订单,并驾驶自己的小舟运送到其他水乡城镇。游戏采用水墨以及国风工笔画的融合画风,给玩家展现了一个静谧美好的水乡世界。
Why similar: Idler 19.1%, Philosophical 17.2%, Incremental 15.5%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Life Sim 13.6%