- #1 Jill O' Lantern: Final Cut
97% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Screen Savor Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Find the clues to make a time bending turnabout in this off the rails visual novel about murder, mayhem, and a thicc pumpkin girl with a machete.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Point & Click 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Detective 8.7%
- #2 Travelling Light
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio IDUNPub: Yotsuba Interactive
Windows · Mac
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%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Point & Click 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Hand-drawn 9.3%
- #3 Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spicy Bread Productions LLC
Windows · Mac
Determine the fate of Ventreville! Play as six protagonists with unique abilities and stories, their arcs tied to each other by the sudden murder of the Avidines. Make your choices count! The final protagonist, the interrogating detective, will only know as much as your previous characters know…
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Point & Click 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Detective 9.5%
- #4 Late Bird
95% matchVery Positive95% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Vladimir SlavPub: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Late Bird is a short interactive story about birds, movies, suicidal thoughts and not growing up in time.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Point & Click 17.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Narrative 8.9% ★
- #5 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
94% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows
A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Point & Click 15.4%, Detective 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
- #6 Purrfect Tale
94% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: BadMouse
Windows · Mac
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: Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Point & Click 13%, Visual Novel 11%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
- #7 Addy
93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Sofia Gyger
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's hard to focus on schoolwork when she's missing.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Point & Click 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Investigation 9.2%
- #8 Seaside Picnic
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: unSAMEPub: Shepherd Games
Windows
A mini point and click puzzle + visual novel, an experience of Nihilism and self-salvation. The storm is coming. The storm has never left.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Point & Click 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Casual 10.8%
- #9 Disney Villains Cursed Café
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Bloom Digital MediaPub: Disney
Windows
Stir up a fresh take on iconic Disney Villains in this rich visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Point & Click 23.7%, Casual 15.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Text-Based 8.9%
- #10 Chronicles from the Abyss
91% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Aaron WisePub: Trial By Fire Games
Windows
Chronicles from the Abyss is a collection of 4 twisted Horror & Thriller stories that will play on the darkest corners of your mind, & every choice drips with dread. Twisted plots, haunting art, and chilling secrets await. Ready to uncover what lurks beneath?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Point & Click 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
- #11 Forest of Death Masks
90% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Remnants of mosaic
Windows
Christian Tyler is ready to investigate a new case! Uncover the mystery of the tourist town of Alkelano in our new visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Casual 12.1%, Detective 10.8%
- #12 Arcane Investigations
89% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: What's All That Racket
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and there's been a MAGICAL CRIME! Investigate the crime scene, question suspects, and defend the accused through unique cross-examination puzzles in this "Phoenix Wright" inspired mystery comedy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Point & Click 14.2%, Detective 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9%
- #13 DELETE AFTER READING
89% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows · Mac
Turn on your ghost detector and join your new pals in a funny, thrilling, and lovingly-presented interactive text adventure. Brain-teasing puzzles, a cartoon visual style, and engaging audio design - Delete After Reading weaves a delightful interactive tale.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Point & Click 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Detective 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%
- #14 Exploring Friscott
88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: WolfBite Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're an adventurer going into Friscott Castle to see what treasures you can find within. Explore, meet the residents, find treasure & more. Be mindful though, as the castle isn't normal, & there are things about it that might drive a person to madness. That, or it might spell your demise.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Point & Click 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Casual 8.9%
- #15 My life with you
86% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Sorora Game Studio
Windows
"My Life with You" is a STORY DRIVEN experience that follows the journey of a young SINGLE MOM who must BALANCE life's challenges while raising her child. An emotional journey focused on the BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD, marked by obstacles, growth, and love.
Why similar: Narrative 23.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Point & Click 14.2%, Casual 12.9%, Drama 7.8%
- #16 Rewrite - DYH
87% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: DYHPub: WinCode
Windows · Linux
Rewrite - DYH - A game that changes every time you play!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Drama 8.3%
- #17 Holy Deadline
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunday Morning Meet-up Studio
Windows
Holy Deadline is a surreal, story-rich visual novel where you play as a demigod lawyer. You have one week to investigate the divine divorce of Adam and Eve! Flirt, drink, raise your stats and make bold choices in minigames and Heaven's drama.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Point & Click 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Detective 11.1%
- #18 UFO: Henfield
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: TACS Games Ltd.
Windows
A point and click puzzle adventure game set across multiple time periods. Discover and enjoy this strange and surreal story about a mysterious letter, a missing professor and a confusing mansion. With more than a hundred items, locations and objects to investigate, can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Point & Click 15.4%, Detective 12.8%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
- #19 Partons à Cheval Trouver les Licornes !
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Capucine Mahieux
Windows
Embark on this Point and Click Visual Novel about horse riding in search of unicorns, while taking care of your equine friend.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Point & Click 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Text-Based 9.5%, Detective 9.5%
- #20 Spellchanted 2D Hidden Object Puzzle Adveture Tile-Matching
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 189 reviews2024
Dev: Shaman Games Studio
Windows · Mac
Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Point & Click 17.7%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Detective 12.4%, Text-Based 7.9%
- #21 Into the Waves
83% matchVery Positive92% of 88 reviews2021
Dev: Flying Whale
Windows · Mac · Linux
Morin is a barkeeper with an unusual curse. All people look like shadows to him, except for one mysterious stranger... Solve the mystery of the curse, fight true darkness and mix the most unusual cocktails in the atmospheric visual novel — Into the Waves!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Point & Click 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Casual 9.1%
- #22 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NorthLightPixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Detective 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Narrative 12.6% ★
- #23 The Change Architect
82% matchMixed65% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: ChardPub: Far Few Giants
Windows · Mac
You are a protest organiser, coordinating the crowd outside your window. When the police move in on your position you have to decide whether to tell the protestors to hold the line or pull back.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.2%, Interactive Fiction 28.4%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Point & Click 16.7%, Casual 5.1%
- #24 No Case Should Remain Unsolved
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,767 reviews2024
Dev: Somi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Point & Click 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Detective 10.4%, Investigation 10.3%
- #25 My Dream is a Lost Memory
81% matchVery Positive90% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: LeJunesArt
Windows
My dream is a Lost Memory is a short interactive story about having Déjà vu, realizing that this Déjà vu came to you because of a dream, and then wondering if that dream is actually a memory. It's a story about work, limitations and self-respect.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Point & Click 15.3%, Narrative 14.9% ★, Visual Novel 12.1%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #26 Murder at Mystic High
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Sam KellerPub: salems_gamecorner
Windows
Cute visual novel murder mystery game
Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Casual 14%, Detective 11.9%
- #27 Defragmenting
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: pngTriads
Windows
The outside is being ravaged by a mysterious downpour of a glass, you are forced to take shelter in a seemingly innocuous rundown hotel. Yet, stuck with you are people who you wish you would never see again. What will you do to survive?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.8%, Point & Click 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Text-Based 8.7%
- #28 Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: coly Inc.
Windows · Mac
Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Detective 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Investigation 9.4%
- #29 The Trials of Ozymandias
80% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Golden Axolotl Studios
Windows · Mac
The Trials of Ozymandias is a visual novel set in the high fantasy world of the kingdom of Johrotos. In the capitol city, Dassi, resides the most famous adventurer's guild in all the land: Talleh-Hoy. This is where your story begins.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Text-Based 12.8%, Casual 7.5%
- #30 Camille and Laura
78% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: BonjourBorzoi
Windows
Camille and Laura is a point and click about the greatest adventure of all - parenting.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Point & Click 21%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Drama 7.2%
- #31 Murder at Chateau de Rouge
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Abigail Fuller
Windows · Linux
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Casual 11.6%, Detective 9.2%
- #32 Let Me Speak
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Single Effect Studios
Windows
An apprentice. A healer. A warrior. Breathe, pull, and choose your way through their stories in this dark yet comforting narrative game about healing the worlds inside us.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Narrative 20.3% ★, Visual Novel 14.7%, Stylized 7.4%, Casual 7.3%
- #33 Busty Barrister Barbara
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Baller Industries
Windows · Mac
A short visual novel set in Hong Kong where you play as Barbara, a newly minted barrister. This game is quite short, you can probably play through it in about two hours. Features two legal cases, fully voice acted and also has nice music.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Point & Click 19.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Casual 13.2%, Detective 11.1%
- #34 AGERASIA
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Olivia WestmorlandPub: Rantan Games
Windows
Eight time periods from across human history collide in a competitive bid to stop the end of the world. Go from fighting monsters to solving a murder, dating sim to escape game. Experience seven vastly different routes in a bid to solve the mystery as to why you've all been brought together.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Point & Click 18.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
- #35 Memory Rewind
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Lion CorePub: Soft Source
Windows
Embark on a thrilling detective visual novel adventure, accompanied by your quirky assistant, Olivina. Navigate through a bizarre case with unique investigation gameplay, and meet a diverse cast of characters as you unravel the story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Detective 11.4%, Visual Novel 10%
- #36 Witch Hunter: Our Secret
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: artbakeries
Windows
Play as Erwin, a witch hunter navigating a fantasy world of magic and suspicion. Your decisions in this visual novel affect friendships, trust, and multiple story outcomes. Choose wisely—the fate of your journey rests with you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Casual 9.2%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
- #37 Reigns: The Witcher
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim immortality.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Casual 8.9%, Hand-drawn 6.3%
- #38 Lost in the Past: A Heart's Remembrance Labyrinth
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
Lost in the Past: A Heart's Remembrance Labyrinth is a story game about love, lost, hope, grief, medication, meditation and more. You will be the our nameless character and experience his memories.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Point & Click 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17%, Visual Novel 15%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #39 Angelic Agency: Soul Salvation Unit
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YOKUNIKU
Windows
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 25.9%, Point & Click 17.2%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Detective 12.3%, Casual 8.7%
- #40 視靈
74% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: 巧娃工坊
Windows
An accident at birth gave the protagonist the ability to see the soul. He always thought it was a useless ability when he was growing up. After helping his childhood sweetheart who is a policewomen solve a case, he discovered the correct way to use this ability.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Point & Click 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Hand-drawn 12.9%
- #41 My clinical death
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: TerryFlyoPub: Mystael studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short visual novel about a girl who experiences a clinical death.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Drama 9.7%, Casual 9.2%
- #42 Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 913 reviews2025
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Relive the four days of destiny...
Why similar: Point & Click 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Drama 8.1%
- #43 Glitch
70% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Bulbo Games
Windows
Glitch is an intense and surreal narrative experience, drawn entirely by hand, that will make you question reality with every choice and each of the 26 endings that unlock the special and definitive conclusion!
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Point & Click 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Text-Based 10.4%
- #44 Past Spirals to Present
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: R ButtonPub: Hierarch Games
Windows · Mac
You are a soul, ready for your next lifetime on earth. To prepare for incarnation, you visit the Interdimensional Museum to remember your personalities from past lives. Tour the museum artifacts, remember who you were, and when you're ready, the museum will reveal your next life to you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Point & Click 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11%
- #45 Mind Scraper
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scraper Games
Windows
Mind Scraper is a story-driven graphic adventure. Play as Robert and dive into dying minds—built from unresolved regrets—to explore memories and learn why those choices were made.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Detective 8.5%
- #46 雾尽时分
73% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡,步步紧逼的幕后黑手,封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时,案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定,你以为可以回到现实世界时,轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Detective 14.4%, Point & Click 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Investigation 9.1%
- #47 Big Ear Detective
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fabula Improviso
Windows · Mac
Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Detective 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Investigation 10.1%
- #48 The Faraway King
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Out of Time Interactive
Windows
A narrative adventure with exploration and visual novel elements. Join J.D. on a journey through the nation of Yoom to find the mythical figure known as the Faraway King and rid himself of his supposed curse. But should J.D. trust his bizarre companion, Zxtabella?
Why similar: Narrative 24.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Lore-Rich 9.2%, Visual Novel 8%
- #49 Bloody Cruise
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Terra Fan
Windows
Bloody Cruise is an adventure game where you play as a vampire travelling on an airship. Your task is to find the traitor and try not to succumb to your dark urges. In this suspense story you will explore the airship, talk to colorful characters on board and decide their future.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17%, Point & Click 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Detective 9.3%
- #50 A Weekend Trip
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: lukepagca
Windows
A short narrative about a trip with friends over the weekend. Decide what River does during the trip. Help your friends, explore the place, or just enjoy the scenery.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Point & Click 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Drama 8.1%
- #51 Chains of Judgment
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: ChaniMK
Windows · Mac · Linux
Homicide detective Ralph is distraught when his trusted, reliable partner goes missing around the same time strange killings begin to take place. While solving the case, Ralph is paired up with an impish rookie he can't get along with.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Point & Click 18.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Detective 11.6%, Text-Based 10.3%
- #52 小学生はませている。
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: NOLAS project
Windows
いじめの犯人探しに抜擢された主人公。 彼が描く推理、その結末は必ずしも正しいとは限らない。 あなたが選んだ結末次第で、 誰かを苦しめるのかもしれない……
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Detective 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Drama 9.9%
- #53 Where is my lady?
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Paradox White Cat
Windows
A vibrant fantasy visual novel with multiple endings and choices.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Casual 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.7%
- #54 Royal Romances: Battle of the Woods Collector's Edition
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
It's time to make your choice! Experience a new fantasy world, full of adventure and romance! Go through the first four episodes of the story and wait for more games!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Detective 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #55 Pentiment
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,036 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Narrative 11.7% ★, Detective 10.9%, Point & Click 10.2%
- #56 KaRu
68% matchPositive81% of 36 reviews2022
Dev: Mirror Studio
Windows · Linux
- Search for clues to progress the story. - Make choices to help your partner. - Collect bits and pieces to reveal secrets and lore bits. - Use your visions to see what he is feeling at the moment. - Don't drown in your own regrets.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.9%, Point & Click 19.1%, Casual 8.4%, Drama 6.4%
- #57 Oto's Planet
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skill Lab, Dpt., SmallPub: Astrea
Windows
This VR fable immerses us in the peaceful life of Oto and Skippy on their planet, which is then disrupted by a spaceship collision and cosmonaut Exo emerges. Cohabitation between them proves to be tricky.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.5%, Point & Click 22%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.5%, Casual 10.5%, Drama 7.8%
- #58 Abedot Family Estate: Search For Hidden Objects
68% matchMostly Negative37% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Dnovel
Windows
A game in the genre of "hidden object", in which you have to explore an old family mansion. Luxurious rooms, a library full of mysterious volumes, a winter garden and a creepy dungeon - explore locations, collect clues and beware of shadows in the corners!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Point & Click 22.4%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Casual 14.9%, Drama 7.3%
- #59 Breaking Point
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phantom Script Studio
Windows
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 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Text-Based 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%
- #60 The Tiny World
64% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Remus
Windows
The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Casual 13.6%, Drama 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.1%