- #1 Quiver Dick's Terrible Tale For Terrible Parents To Read To Their Equally Terrible Children
97% matchVery Positive88% of 117 reviews2018
Dev: Crankage Games
Windows
From the creative minds that brought you Metal as Phuk and The Chronicles of Quiver Dick, Crankage Games brings you another hilarious, boner-inducing tale of epic proportions! Embark on a journey as Mary the Fairy, a cannibalistic, foul-mouthed pixie in an even more foul-mouthed world!
Why similar: Tabletop 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Comic Book 11.5%, Survival Horror 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
- #2 The Confession
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,016 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Ever wondered how much of a kinky pervert you are? Ever wanted to know what your fate entails for being such a kinky pervert? Answer a series of disgustingly hilarious, immoral questions to reveal ridiculous scenarios & unlock the answers you seek...
Why similar: Experimental 14.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Life Sim 11.6%, Tabletop 11.2%, Survival Horror 11%
- #3 The Test: Final Revelation
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,370 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Tabletop 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Immersive Sim 12.2%, Life Sim 12.2%, Survival Horror 11.8%
- #4 Rainbow Heights Academy: Year 1
95% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: White Room Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
You've been given the chance to go to the country's most prestigious academy. Your future couldn't have looked brighter! But you'll soon find out nothing is ever as it seems...
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.4%, Immersive Sim 19.8%, Life Sim 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%
- #5 Lucifer Lives in Lower Manhattan
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paranoid American
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lucifer Lives in Lower Manhattan is a 1940s Crime Noir Murder Mystery Visual Novel with non-linear game play and a subtle love letter to classic adventure games of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Comic Book 16.6%, Immersive Sim 15.5%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%
- #6 Throw Me in the River
94% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Side Group
Windows · Mac
A visual novel about a man experiencing his family relationships through a state of compressed time. Choose what happened in his past and then watch it play out as you explore family dynamics and the effects that a person's life events can have on the way they interact with others.
Why similar: Experimental 27.3% ★, Life Sim 21.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Narration 8.3%
- #7 LA Monsters
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: ben lunato
Windows
travel through the LA wasteland with josh and sid in this atmospheric interactive video novel
Why similar: Experimental 32.2% ★, Survival Horror 21.8%, Horror 16.9%, Comic Book 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.5%
- #8 Survivor Dieland
92% matchVery Positive95% of 233 reviews2021
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You're gonna get yourself killed being out here all by your lonesome... There's monsters on this island! Besides, It's not always the beasts you should be afraid of... Beasts are easy to predict. They just want to kill and eat you. Humans are much harder... They'll pretend to be your friend first...
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Experimental 15.9% ★, Life Sim 14.1%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Immersive Sim 12.6%
- #9 Survive or Thrive
91% matchVery Positive98% of 237 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Crikey, mate! You shouldn't be out here all on your own! There's big MONSTAS' runnin' about! And besides... It's not always the beasts that you gotta watch out for. Beasts are easy to predict! They just wanna kill and eat ya! Humans are much harder... They'll pretend to be your friend first!
Why similar: Life Sim 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Tabletop 12.2%, Survival Horror 11.7%, Immersive Sim 10.9%
- #10 The Summoning
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
This experience can be classified as a psychological and atmospheric horror game. However... This isn't a game... Remember all of the urban legends from your childhood? Imagine if it was all real, but we just weren't performing the right rituals to summon these beings from another realm... Well, now you can...
Why similar: Tabletop 19%, Survival Horror 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Horror 12.7%, Immersive Sim 12.6%
- #11 Last Journal
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Nexus Media
Windows
Last Journal is an interactive graphic novel where you play as John Weston, fighting to survive a deadly pandemic. Your choices shape the story, leading to branching paths, alliances, and multiple endings. Choose wisely—survive or perish.
Why similar: Comic Book 26.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #12 The Horrorscope
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,100 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Life Sim 13.7%, Survival Horror 13%, Immersive Sim 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.1%
- #13 The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening
89% matchVery Positive93% of 417 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Life Sim 14.3%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
- #14 Epimutation
87% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Barbieronpa
Windows · Mac · Linux
399 days ago, the world ended. Epimutation is a horror visual novel that follows seven survivors as they attempt to navigate life in the apocalypse. Make life or death decisions, form bonds with your fellow survivors, and attempt to unravel the mystery behind the outbreak.
Why similar: Survival Horror 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Immersive Sim 15.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%
- #15 Purrfect Tale
88% 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: Life Sim 21.6%, Comic Book 20.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%
- #16 The Music at the end of the World
86% match5 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Cihan Kuzu
Windows
"What music would you listen to at the end of the world?" Explore an abandoned world after the apocalypse of the final winter. Shape the story of a man whose loneliness threatens his sanity. Use violence to survive or avoid it to protect your mind. Experience the end of the world!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.3%, Immersive Sim 19%, Hidden Object 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.6%
- #17 Mass of Consumption
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Wayward Woyrm Games
Windows
The church is impatient. The church is hungry. The church is willing to do anything to get you back.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.5%, Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Horror 21%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Choices Matter 7.3%
- #18 The King of Cats
85% matchPositive91% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Witching Metal Prod.
Windows
Navigate the claustrophobic corridors of a cargo ship and try to survive a night with man-eating tigers on the loose. Your choices will determine who lives and who dies.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Horror 11.6%
- #19 The Butterfly Effect
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8 Ball Studios
Windows · Mac
Follow the journey of a young boy living in seclusion, whose life takes a dramatic turn after a fierce storm uncovers a peculiar mirror. What begins as a simple curiosity transforms into a heartfelt connection as the boy discovers the mirror's magical properties.
Why similar: Life Sim 26%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Cute 5.7%
- #20 Darkworld
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PIXEL_FORTRESS
Windows
In Darkworld, you’re a snailf living your best life in the shop of a blacksmith. Listen to his clients to learn more about their stories, do your best to clean their weapons and improve your snailf’s business in this cosy video game when even hammers are cute!
Why similar: Life Sim 22.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Comic Book 15.7%, Narration 7.3%
- #21 Medieval Fantasy Survival Simulator
83% matchVery Positive97% of 253 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You're gonna get yourself killed out here... There's monsters, bandits, and much, much worse roaming these lands... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Tabletop 14.5%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Life Sim 14.1%, Immersive Sim 12.6%
- #22 Before Closure
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Twentysix InteractivePub: Dopoco Games
Windows · Mac
An experimental narrative game that tells its story through sound and memory. Sort through a box of personal mementos and relive memories from a seven-year relationship by closing your eyes in real life.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Life Sim 18.7%, Immersive Sim 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.8%
- #23 SHADOW DETECTIVE
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: LOOIFEND GAMES
Windows
The school where Shadow Detective takes place is a vast and meticulously designed seamlessly world. Players can freely explore classrooms, corridors, and even areas that are normally off-limits. As you explore, you'll find traces of the incident, hidden items, and new horrors.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25%, Hidden Object 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Horror 11.5%
- #24 Royal Duality
82% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Hyakuten Games
Windows
Royal Duality is an immersive dark fantasy visual novel with 15 endings, various side stories and hidden Easter Eggs all set in an engaging lore-rich world
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.3%, Immersive Sim 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Choices Matter 6.7%
- #25 Medieval Fantasy Survival Simulator 2: Gladiator Edition
81% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You're gonna get yourself killed in there... There's beasts, warriors, and much, much worse in the coliseum... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!
Why similar: Tabletop 19.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Survival Horror 17.5%, Life Sim 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%
- #26 Deep Under
79% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: WildOmul
Windows
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 20.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Horror 14.5%
- #27 Pencil Plus: The Wrath of The Spankster
80% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Rocky Mountain Vault Studios
Windows
Pencil Plus: The Wrath of the Spankster is an interactive novel style choose your own adventure game in which players take the role of Conner, a normal high school kid that gains a very unique super power: the ability to pull limitless pencils out of his pockets.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27%, Comic Book 22%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Narration 9.2%
- #28 Shadows Of Memory ll
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Pixelyarn
Windows
Go home, Alice. The past awaits you. This is the second chapter in the horror visual novel trilogy.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Horror 16.4%, Linear 7.2%
- #29 Gobby McGobblenutz Presents - The Questionably Quirky Quiz Show
79% matchVery Positive99% of 143 reviews2021
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Are you Quirky enough to win The Questionably Quirky Quiz Show with Gobby McGobblenutz, and permanently enter your name into the Hall of Legends for other players around the world to see how incredibly awesome you are?! Well then... What are you waiting for?!
Why similar: Tabletop 17.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Life Sim 14.5%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%
- #30 Ladies I'm Ready
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Midou Studio
Windows · Mac
The player becomes Samuel, uses the first-person perspective to immerse himself in meeting two beauties, and embarks on a joyful and sweet love journey with them. Two girls with different personalities, and it is up to you to decide who will go to the end with you.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19%, Life Sim 17.3%, Immersive Sim 16.5%, Hidden Object 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%
- #31 ADHD Simulator
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyrsoft Studios
Windows
Four little letters that can turn your whole day upside down – ADHD. Think it’s nothing? That everyone has it? Then watering a few plants, walking the dog, or writing one simple email shouldn’t be a problem... right?
Why similar: Life Sim 26.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Immersive Sim 21.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Narration 5.5%
- #32 OmOneko
75% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: TaleChaser
Windows · Mac · Linux
“A story about cat girls … with bite.” Nekos have evolved in the shadows of human society. Beautiful. Mysterious. Chaotic. And now, three of them live with you. Will you be able to get past the stigma and grow closer to them? OmOneko is a tale of cat and mouse... and rats.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Comic Book 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Immersive Sim 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.7%
- #33 I Lost Someone
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Forget-Me-Not Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
The story of a father and son experiencing the ups and downs of life, and how they try to make the best of the twists and turns life puts them through
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 26.2%, Immersive Sim 22.7%, Visual Novel 20%, 2D 4%
- #34 MADE : Interactive Movie – 01. Run away!
77% matchMixed62% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: JOONSPICTURES
Windows
One day, JURI gets kidnapped and wakes up in dark basement. Desperately seeking her way to escape, JURI runs into a random guy who is indeed another hostage. And someone is chasing them! Who kidnapped them and why? Would they be able to survive?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Experimental 21.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 17%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%
- #35 Sword Princess Amaltea - The Visual Novel
76% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Senpai Media GroupPub: Natalia Batista
Windows · Mac · Linux
Princess Amaltea is sent out on this quest, and rescues Prince Ossian. They are both unwilling to play along in these traditional expectations of them, and after fleeing their own wedding they are now out on the open roads – on to new adventures in this gender flipped world!
Why similar: Comic Book 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Immersive Sim 16%
- #36 IN LOVE: True Romance Pack
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playtouch
Windows
IN LOVE: Romance Edition features 3 heartfelt stories – Interview with Fate, Tessa’s Choice, and The Rhythm of Passion. Make decisions, shape your path, and experience unique endings in this interactive romance game.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Comic Book 19.3%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Narration 6.3%
- #37 Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer
74% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer takes you on an immersive journey through the Italian Alps. Unravel the murder mystery amidst an alpine backdrop, exploring opulent settings and unmasking the killer in this thrilling detective game.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.9%, Life Sim 15.2%, Immersive Sim 14.5%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%
- #38 Echoes
73% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Echoes is a 2D narrative game where you play as Ricky Fox, a detective haunted by the death of his best friend, Arthur. Step into Greenhearth, a small town full of secrets, and make choices that will shape your investigation. Will you crack the case with your sanity intact?
Why similar: Comic Book 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Hidden Object 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%
- #39 be you 2
75% matchVery Positive83% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: louis morel
Windows
be you 2 is an interactive visual novel. In this sequel to "be you", you must raise a child by making story choices. There are multiple routes and endings based on your offspring's personality.
Why similar: Life Sim 17%, Comic Book 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%
- #40 Ted
73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Başar Melih Tümtürk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Parent Ted, your own childhood. On this journey, you will have the chance to discover your inner child and better understand the trauma and emotions of your childhood.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Immersive Sim 17.3%, Visual Novel 14.8%
- #41 To Be Altered: ACT 1
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: SKELLYBED Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncover the mystery of the Ghoul's Grove, hidden in the Australian outback and filled with strange and mutilated scare actors. To Be Altered is a multiple-ending visual novel where your choices matter, even the most minuscule decisions will decide the fates of Darcy and others.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Comic Book 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.2%
- #42 Apothecary
73% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Forget Me Not Games
Windows · Mac
A cute story-driven zen puzzler in which you brew potions, customize your workshop, and interact with the quirky residents of the magical town of Mangrove.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Immersive Sim 17.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%
- #43 悠久教室 - Perpetual Classroom -
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CraftFox Creations
Windows
A horror adventure where you confront supernatural phenomena and unravel mysteries in a school transformed into another world, all to save your childhood friend. Exploration, combat, and psychological terror await you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.4%, Visual Novel 17%, Immersive Sim 16.9%
- #44 BUG
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INT Games Studio
Windows
You're HR investigating a missing employee. On the surface, it seems like a routine personnel issue until you open his computer, and a dark world built on overtime work and psychological control slowly comes into view. Peer through the screen to uncover the truth and stay awake until the end.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 26.8%, Life Sim 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Horror 8.7%
- #45 Shadows of Betrayal
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: JayzonBHPub: JayzonBH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Recent high school graduates gather at a remote cabin for a celebration. What begins as a night of laughter spirals into a tense mystery full of secrets, twists, and chilling choices. Who will survive? Navigate friendships, and uncover the multi-layered mystery in Shadows of Betrayal.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.9%, Visual Novel 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Horror 11.8%, Choices Matter 9.5%
- #46 Iridescence ~ A Charming, Seaside Epic!
69% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: NeoNight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a serene island where land and sea intertwine on your quest to help a mysterious girl from the sea find her way home. Uncover rich mythology and hidden truths in this heart-warming, epic tale, brought to life with gorgeous artwork and music. Embark on a truly unforgettable adventure!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Immersive Sim 18.4%, Hidden Object 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Visual Novel 13%
- #47 Perseverance: Part 3
71% matchMostly Negative41% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Titanite NovelsPub: Feardemic
Windows
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 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Narration 10%
- #48 IN LOVE: Mystic Passions Pack
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playtouch
Windows
IN LOVE: Mystic Passions Pack features 3 enchanting stories – A Raven’s Call, Bloodstained, and Arcanum Academy. Make your choices, dive into mystery, and experience supernatural romances filled with emotion and suspense.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Comic Book 19.7%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Narration 5.8%
- #49 Dream Enders RPG
71% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: C.A.Withey
Windows
A visual, interactive story with unique characters, consequential dialogue choices, and branching story paths set in the world of an M.M.O.R.P.G.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Open World 11.7%
- #50 IN LOVE: Temptations in Amsterdam
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playtouch
Windows
IN LOVE: Temptations in Amsterdam takes you on a thrilling romantic journey through canals, secrets, and desire. Your choices will shape how far you’ll go in this passionate and mysterious adventure.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Comic Book 19.7%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Narration 5.8%
- #51 Under the Table
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: RB Ashton
Windows · Mac · Linux
An office-based shrinking horror adventure in visual novel format! Explore a workplace packed with man-eating coworkers as you try to survive being tiny...
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Horror 14.6%, Survival Horror 12.9%
- #52 Skinwalkers
70% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Luis R. GamboaPub: BoneYard Crew
Windows
A Horror Adventure where YOU dictate the ending.
Why similar: Experimental 24.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.2%, Survival Horror 23.2%, Horror 16.9%, Open World 9.4%
- #53 MeetCute
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: emuemwPub: neonoptimism
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet-cute (n) - An amusing or charming first encounter that leads to the development of a romantic relationship
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Comic Book 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Visual Novel 15%, Narration 7.2%
- #54 Three Wishes
66% matchVery Positive100% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Kyuppin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ever wonder what the little sisters of famous idols get up to in their free time? Get ready for an adventure full of headpats and wish-driven insanity! Discover 12+ endings in this visual novel that pushes the genre beyond its limits.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Immersive Sim 16.1%, Experimental 13.3% ★, Cute 12.6%
- #55 The Fiancée - Paths of Corruption
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lounatick Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mature branching visual novel where your choices guide Emily’s descent into temptation or resistance as she recovers in her fiancé’s family home under the watch of a dangerously charismatic father-in-law.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.4%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Narration 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%
- #56 Whispers From The Rift
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Interdimensional Games Inc
Windows
A choose-your-own-adventure novel. Enter the mind of a black-ops team leader heading an impossible mission in a parallel universe. Choices are remembered, story events reflect past decisions, and freely rewind time to try different paths.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.6%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Horror 18%, Choices Matter 8.9%
- #57 Go For A Punch! Saki Sanobashi
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Veratrum
Windows · Linux
Four students find themselves trapped in the restroom of an abandoned school; the door is locked. Without a way of escaping, they can only cling to their remaining shreds of hope or come face to face with their inevitable ruin.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Life Sim 19.1%, Comic Book 19%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%
- #58 Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,887 reviews2023
Dev: hcnone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"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: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.8%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Comic Book 16.4%, Choices Matter 8.7%
- #59 Man I Just Wanna Go Home
65% matchVery Positive95% of 685 reviews2024
Dev: JZPS Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Man I Just Wanna Go Home is an "MSPaint-noir" visual novel with 13 endings, a unique visual style and a killer 80s inspired soundtrack. The story revolves around a delivery person stranded in an unfamiliar part of the city under the devastating rain. All he wants is to get home. Help him!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.5%, Comic Book 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 7.8%