- #1 Siscon Is Justice Season 1
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cai JiahePub: Changle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
I excitedly opened the 250-yuan inflatable doll, only to find a real girl inside! "Can you speak? Do you remember anything?" I had to stay with her till she regained her memory to clear my name.
Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Lore-Rich 17%, Adventure 15.8%, Anime 7.4%
- #2 Fantastic Chivalry·Interwoven fates
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 梦辰游戏
Windows
Do you like adventure in the world of Xianxia? ——I'd rather be stigmata and want to see you again, even if this is a farewell. And if the sad ending can be rewritten, would you like to start again——Go all over the world to find the "stone driving miracles" rewrite the ending of the story.
Why similar: Time Travel 25.8% ★, Lore-Rich 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, RPG 14.3%, Adventure 8%
- #3 灰海迷城
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coladice Studio
Windows
《灰海迷城》是一款赛博朋克风格的文字冒险游戏。玩家将扮演一位名为“铅灰”的少女,探索这座名为“25小镇”的赛博朋克都市,并踏上一条属于自己的救赎之旅。
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Lore-Rich 22.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Cyberpunk 9.5%
- #4 Shadows of Three: Coup
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 张不良 ZHANG BU LIANG
Windows
显德六年,郭荣在北伐途中上获得一神秘木牌。第二天,在即将收回燕云十六州的关口,下令大军班师回朝。 大周朝廷风声鹤唳,一场前所未见的政治风暴即将席卷开封。 你是个被意外卷入的武德司小兵,要在波谲云诡的漩涡中活下来,一步步揭开真相,
Why similar: Historical 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, RPG 16.3%, Cinematic 12.3%, Adventure 11.7%
- #5 故地春寻
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weave工作室
Windows
“桥本可以连接一切,过去与未来,繁荣与衰败...可...断掉的桥呢?” 这是一款由新人制作团队weave为大家带来的galgame。在本游戏中,玩家将作为男主角“辛诚”,与本作女主角——桥神“古桥”相遇。玩家可以在游戏中通过选择不同选项触发不同剧情,沉浸式体验与古桥在一起的日常,并通过点击屏幕浏览文本,欣赏配音,鉴赏插画cg,与古桥在平凡的每日中加深了解,相互理解,并一起开启一段令人激动的寻找之旅,寻找那些遗忘的,隐藏的事物。 希望大家可以在我们的游戏中获得欢乐,同时也欢迎大家向我们提出不足。 欢迎大家来体验。
Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Interactive Fiction 31.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Anime 9.3%, 2D 4.8%
- #6 定风波·宁州
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 瓦舍游戏
Windows
《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: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, RPG 17.4%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Historical 14.5%, Alternate History 9.9%
- #7 Fantasia Sango Mysteria
93% matchMixed68% of 642 reviews2023
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
單機劇情RPG《幻想三國誌》全新篇章登場! 在《幻想三國誌-天元異事錄》中再次體驗人神仙妖魔共存,虛實交織的世界。
Why similar: Historical 21.2%, Lore-Rich 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, RPG 11.3%, Alternate History 9.5%
- #8 Way Walkers: University
92% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a magical adventure through a spiritual world.
Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #9 Mage Duel
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TUTORWORKS
Windows · Mac
Mage Duel is set in the world of Degom - a rich fantasy realm where language is magic. Cast spells through translation, uncover meaning through conversation, and grow stronger with every word you learn.
Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Cinematic 20.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Historical 13.1%
- #10 浮生若梦-蜀宫
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 南瓜马车制作组
Windows
建安十二年,日渐衰落的东汉王朝在长期的军阀混战下早已名存实亡。为了攫取更多的权力,将天下纳入自己的囊中,诸多姓氏的野心家们开始了无休止的争斗,纷争无休的乱世就此展开。 这一年,怀着同样对争夺天下的渴望,长期处在四处奔逃的困境中的军阀刘备决意前往隆中拜访名士诸葛亮。同年,刘备之妾甘氏为其诞下一子。故事就此这里开始……
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.1%, RPG 25.1%, Historical 15.8%, Lore-Rich 7.3%, Anime 6.4%
- #11 大梦春秋
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 夫夫游戏工作室
Windows
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: Lore-Rich 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Alternate History 15.8%, Historical 15.2%, RPG 9.3%
- #12 Tale Smiths
89% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Clever Simulation Entertainment
Windows
Tale Smiths invites players to explore the literature, folklore, and traditions of Northern Europe. Journey through authentic 3D worlds, meet lifelike characters, and engage with stories using camera-based motion controls.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.9%, Historical 22.9%, Lore-Rich 20.1%, Adventure 17.2%, Linear 6.1%
- #13 Not Spooky: But Good Enough For Me
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: K.P. Hallow
Windows
In this first-person horror-lite game, investigate your way through different locales such as the theatre, forests, and urban areas. Solve puzzles and unravel the story behind what happened at the community theatre.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.7%, RPG 24.9%, Lore-Rich 24.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.5%
- #14 Nikola Tesla: War of the Currents
88% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help the eccentric inventor navigate the intrigue of the emerging electrical industry! Can you outsmart Thomas Edison and electrify the world?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.6%, RPG 21.2%, Historical 21.1%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Adventure 7.4%
- #15 Cliffhanger: Challenger of Tomorrow
87% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch out Fascists and unravel conspiracies in this pulp adventure set in a retro-futuristic 1930s world of airships, fast cars, and two-fisted action!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Historical 17.7%, Alternate History 14.7%, RPG 13.2%
- #16 金烬秋明
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 光羽造物
Windows
A visual novel set in an ancient, alternate world. Explore this stormy and unstable country alongside Jiang Jin and Zhaoming, gradually encountering the shifting intrigues of the court. Whether you choose to stay on the sidelines or step forward is up to you
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.8%, RPG 22.6%, Lore-Rich 22.4%, Alternate History 13.2%, Adventure 4.4%
- #17 天坑追匪
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 浙江华智数媒传媒股份有限公司Pub: 一相逢互动娱乐
Windows
A scientific expedition team composed of Chinese and foreign researchers fell into a sinkhole due to an accident, and the entire team mysteriously lost contact. As the captain of the emergency search and rescue mission, you will overcome numerous obstacles and confront the unknown fate head-on
Why similar: Historical 20.3%, RPG 18.2%, Cinematic 17%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%
- #18 Way Walkers: University 2
86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Picking up right where you left off in part one, the city and school are still in shock from the mysterious attacks, and the question on everyone's mind is...who was behind them, and why?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.7%, RPG 24.2%, Lore-Rich 24.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Choices Matter 5.9%
- #19 Guardians of Infinity: To Save Kennedy
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Paragon SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
The year is 2087 and mankind has no time to lose. The time continuum is inexplicably unraveling by the hour, threatening to destroy the planet Earth. Travel back in time in this text-based adventure to prevent the assassination of President Kennedy and prevent the destruction of Earth.
Why similar: Time Travel 27.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 19%, Historical 15.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Alternate History 12.2%
- #20 BURI
83% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Mamuang StudioPub: Suphakit Dechudomchot
Windows
A story-driven choice-based game where every decision shapes the outcome. Follow Pluem, a boy facing pressure, family expectations, and bullying, with multiple endings determined by your choices.
Why similar: RPG 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Cinematic 19%, Adventure 15.5%, Anime 6.3%
- #21 Relics 2: The Crusader's Tomb
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four thousand miles. Twenty thousand pounds. Four murderous rivals. One unforgettable adventure.
Why similar: RPG 27%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Adventure 18.1%, Historical 17.1%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #22 Lux, City of Secrets
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's time to make a name for yourself in the big city. In this first half of a two-part epic, can you unravel the mysteries of Lux, City of Secrets?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.1%, Lore-Rich 24.8%, RPG 23.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Choices Matter 7.3%
- #23 Into Oblivion
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NanoLion
Windows
Into Oblivion is an immerse interactive novel where your choices shape the story. Set in the far-future, explore a galaxy on the brink of crisis with dynamic companions. So, settle your mind and pray you have what it takes to fly Into Oblivion.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.8%, RPG 25.2%, Lore-Rich 18.6%, Adventure 16%, Sci-fi 7%
- #24 Revolution Diabolique
82% matchNegative15% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unlock diabolical magic in the time of Napoleon and Robespierre! Can you direct the course of the Revolution, or will you lose your head?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.7%, RPG 21.8%, Historical 17.1%, Alternate History 14.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #25 FireFly
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WardenCatPub: CoughCat Software
Windows
This is a story about girls suffering from autism and mild anxiety.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 32.7%, Adventure 30.5%, RPG 18.6%, Emotional 10.4%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #26 Retro Districts: In-Between Eras
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dusyir StudioPub: Dusyir Interactive
Windows
A time machine. A war. A leap into 2225. Humanity now lives in retro districts — neighborhoods dedicated to different decades of the 20th century. Unlock ideas, secrets and places — from cabarets to TV studios, from galleries to protests. Choose your words wisely. Every dialogue shapes your path.
Why similar: Time Travel 20.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Cinematic 15.6%, Lore-Rich 13%, Alternate History 12.7%
- #27 After-State:WoLong
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
In this surreal afterlife deduction game by CnD Games, play as Zhuge Liang—the East's legendary mastermind. Face off against Sherlock Holmes in the Underworld Olympics and unravel a deadly closed-circle mystery trapped within a snowed-in mountain lodge!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.3%, Historical 17.8%, RPG 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Anime 7.2%
- #28 Dullpain
79% matchVery Positive85% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: 埋月山枯Pub: East2West Games
Windows
Dullpain is a side-scrolling, interaction, and storytelling game. Playing as Jingwen, a young boss of a long-established repair shop, you need to repair not only everyday items, also memories. You can enjoy dull-pain and breathtaking stories in different time and space and redefine the end of story.
Why similar: Time Travel 23.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, RPG 12.5%, Emotional 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.6%
- #29 Journey of Destiny(dependent origination)
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Cai JiahePub: Changle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Chinese ancient-style visual novel made with Ren'Py. Two factions fight for a mysterious relic. Your choices unlock multiple endings. The story includes suspense, time travel and soul fusion. Simple mouse and keyboard controls. Enjoy an immersive storytelling experience.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Lore-Rich 27%, RPG 16%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Anime 7.4%
- #30 THE VIG
77% matchVery Positive90% of 588 reviews2026
Dev: 亦盈文化
Windows
You'll be "Xie En", infiltrating the traitor's money empire. This urban hunt is a revenge saga where wit is your spear. Return as "Wu Wei," using rules as your shield in a world of grey. Will you choose love or vengeance? This lethal game of cash, betrayal and redemption awaits your move.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, RPG 24.9%, Cinematic 18.5%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Adventure 13%
- #31 Re:LeAP-future city and futureless
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows
This is a text adventure game about time travel, developed and published by the Scorched Heaven Community. The total text volume of this work is approximately 250,000 words. It also includes more than 30 scenes. This work advances the story through mouse clicks.
Why similar: Time Travel 28% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Cyberpunk 8%
- #32 Uberich: Advent Sinners
76% matchVery Positive83% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: NBDR GamesPub: XD
Windows
The world and reality of Joe collapse as a sequence of paranormal events starts in September. A mysterious girl with physical powers named Chava wants him dead, as he can be a core key for her cult to dominate the reality between worlds.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, RPG 12%, Adventure 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #33 Eternal
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Eternal Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Make History. One man fights for himself. One man fights for all. Be one of the first to experience Eternal, an intoxicating journey into the nature of humanity. Eternal is a ground-breaking fully-animated cinematic masterpiece. 100% Compatible with Steam Deck Gamepad.
Why similar: Cinematic 23%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Alternate History 14.3%, Historical 7.8%
- #34 时空流亡:重庆1941
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hong Liang
Windows · Mac
《时空流亡:重庆1941》是一部以阅读、视听演出与分支抉择为核心的历史题材视觉小说。 你将以第一人称经历故事:如何回应儿子的恐惧,向谁透露秘密,冒多大的风险,又在无法两全时保护谁。 部分选择会改变人物关系、后续行动与角色的生死。知道未来,并不意味着你总能选对。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.8%, RPG 29.7%, Historical 25.4%, 2D 4.7%, Story Rich 3.9%
- #35 Destiny Worlds - Sci-Fi Visual Novel
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ravenlore
Windows
An Intergalactic Sheriff needs to solve the mystery of a new terrorist known as the Dragon Whisperer before it is too late. For fans of Science Fiction and Anime, as well as Visual Novel enthusiasts who want to uncover every secret ending there is.
Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Interactive Fiction 33.3%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Anime 6.3%
- #36 蜀汉再临:源起 Restart ShuHan Dynasty:Origin
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 411 reviews2025
Dev: 浙江海蕊盈信网络科技有限公司
Windows
In the first Three Kingdoms-themed interactive movie game ‘Restart ShuHan Dynasty:Origin’, you take a role of an unlucky worker who time-travels to the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Faced with intricate storylines and the merciless twists of fate, you will personally experience a unique tale.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Historical 16.9%, Lore-Rich 15.2%, RPG 12.3%
- #37 Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress
74% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a Persian steampunk empire, will you use your arcane alchemy to repair a spaceship, or pilot a mech? Ignite a revolution, or snuff it out?
Why similar: RPG 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 25.8%, Lore-Rich 18.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Choices Matter 5%
- #38 狂潮-Staggering Through The Dark
75% matchPositive93% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Longxi Zhao
Windows
This is an AVG trying to tell a story about a city under British governance. In 1970s, newspapers were rife with exaggerated title and drama plots. Xu Dan, a fresh journalist accidentally ran into a collaboration of cops and mafia.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.2%, Historical 24.9%, RPG 22%, Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #39 穿越日记
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: 娃哈哈哈 WaHa Works
Windows · Mac
《穿越日记》是一款沉浸式互动剧情游戏,玩家将扮演一名穿越入盛世皇城的现代女性,亲历宫廷风云与权谋博弈。通过选择不同剧情分支,推动故事走向多个结局,体验细腻的人物情感与复杂的人心博弈。支持单人离线游玩,适用于 Windows 和 macOS 平台,适合喜爱剧情向、宫廷题材及互动叙事体验的玩家。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Alternate History 14.1%, Historical 13.9%, RPG 8.9%
- #40 The Long Farewell
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 宋夏制作组 SONGXIA_official
Windows · Mac
民国十三年,顾念之为摆脱包办婚姻孤身南下。她以为逃离牢笼便能获得自由,可等待她的,是码头的骗局、工厂女工的血泪、军阀混战的硝烟,以及三个截然不同的男人……可在这山河破碎的年代,当一个女人想要主宰自己的命运时,她要付出什么样的代价?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 31.2%, RPG 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Cinematic 10%, Historical 8%
- #41 Old Skies
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,045 reviews2025
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A time travel adventure spanning two hundred years! Dive into the past with time agent Fia Quinn as she embarks on seven trips through time. History is up for grabs, from the speakeasies of Prohibition to the vicious gangs of the Gilded Age to the World Trade Center on September 10, 2001.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Time Travel 19.7% ★, Adventure 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #42 Grail to the Thief
74% matchMixed61% of 44 reviews2015
Dev: For All To Play
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Hank Krang, a dirty thief from the near future, recently had a self-aware time machine called the Time Excursion Digital Interface, or TEDI, fall into his lap after a poker game. He has decided to use this technology to go throughout time, stealing priceless artifacts.
Why similar: Time Travel 36.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 28.4%, Adventure 17%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Casual 3.7%
- #43 Weavers of Life
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Judgement of EdenPub: Judgement of Eden Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A story of two brothers who must navigate the Fantasy World of Forvos after being reborn and reshaped by a powerful Rune Weaver. Will you, the Hand of Fate, be able to guide them to safety? To riches? To death? I who led the willing and dragged along the reluctant relinquish my control to you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Lore-Rich 22.2%, RPG 16.3%, Cinematic 12.8%, Adventure 7.9%
- #44 Laurel's Day
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: David ListzwanPub: Not Allowed to Die Gaming Studios
Windows
Play through a school day with Laurel to get back her locket from the 'monster' that stole it. Navigate through a concerned community and classroom questions to find out what really happened and why Laurel bares so much guilt.
Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Cinematic 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 25.4%, Historical 13.8%, Emotional 5.2%
- #45 Alien History
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Adam
Windows
A knowledge discovery game inspired by ancient astronaut theories. Travel across nine world regions, consult expert informants, and piece together evidence of non-human intelligence hidden in ancient civilizations. Every discovery brings you closer to the truth.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Cinematic 20.9%, Adventure 15%, Historical 11.6%, Alternate History 11.5%
- #46 咸鱼殿下 / My journey
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,104 reviews2025
Dev: 大聪明工作室Pub: 恭迎皇子驾到工作室
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
This is a Interactive Live-Action Game. You will travel back in time to become a noble Highness and experience the local customs and practices of ancient times. A series of your choices will influence the development trajectory of this world.
Why similar: Cinematic 23%, Lore-Rich 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Historical 11.9%, RPG 11.5%
- #47 人性游戏
70% match2 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: MYSTERY CROWN
Windows · Mac
“The Human Game” is an immersive interactive fiction game. You play as Jingchuan, a debt slave who risks his life on a high‑altitude bridge to break free. Surviving to uncover a conspiracy. Face the ultimate choice between survival and morality, and advance the story via exploration and choices.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30%, RPG 18.4%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Anime 12.2%, Adventure 11.6%
- #48 Lisa: Silence in the Rain
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: paleGrass
Windows
A slow-burn, character-driven RPG about an ordinary young woman drawn into a city’s criminal underworld where trust is fragile, choices carry lasting consequences, and doing the right thing rarely comes without cost.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.6%, RPG 21.8%, Lore-Rich 19.8%, Cinematic 11.9%, Choices Matter 5.7%
- #49 Forbidden: A First's Obsession
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: N.A. Soleil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet Nemesis; Ascendent being and terminally bored. Until the shimmer at the end of Creation, known as the Void, becomes her fixation - and her undoing. A short linear visual novel with gorgeous hand-painted illustrations; a mythic tale of curiosity and consequences.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.9%, RPG 23.9%, Lore-Rich 21.3%, Linear 10.7%, 2D 4.1%
- #50 Batikan
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dalluyon Studio
Windows
Would you rather fight alongside outsiders to stop another invasion or to ally with the Kapres and the Tikbalangs to take back what's ours once and for all? Play as a Bagani in an under-documented era of the Philippines; a game based on actual events in history blended with local mythology.
Why similar: Historical 27.5%, Lore-Rich 23.5%, RPG 20.3%, Cinematic 12.2%, Adventure 10.7%
- #51 An Odyssey: Echoes of War
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight the sea god's wrath to reclaim your throne, and free yourself from the ghosts of war. Will you live forever as a hero, a sovereign, or as a god?
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Interactive Fiction 27%, Adventure 23.4%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 4.1%
- #52 Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy
68% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Kikai Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
A choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel in a steampunk victorian alternate reality, where coffee is all that matters.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.8%, Alternate History 14.3%, Historical 13.9%, RPG 13.2%, Adventure 8.5%
- #53 Differentiate
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Guan Yue
Windows
This game immerses players in the vast expanse of a blue sky and sea, taking on the role of a courageous pilot.
Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Interactive Fiction 33.4%, Adventure 22.2%, 2D 4.7%, Story Rich 3.9%
- #54 柔蒂亚克:永眠之城
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 华韵宇创工作室
Windows · Mac
Game IntroductionThis is a visual novel game with a sci-fi adventure theme, primarily based on dialogue options. In all cities, humanity has fallen into an unawakable dream, and you are one of the few "lucky" ones who remain awake.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Lore-Rich 22.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Adventure 9.6%, RPG 8.5%
- #55 Project Kuragava
68% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: SimpleWhite Games
Windows
Project Kuragava is a visual kinetic novel with a thoughtful plot The protagonist Yuki enters Kuragawa Academy, he is the first guy in this academy. Will Yuki be able to change his past and future? Or will he lose this fateful battle?
Why similar: Time Travel 23.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, RPG 14.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #56 Shao Song I
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,831 reviews2026
Dev: 互动之星Pub: 猫眼娱乐
Windows
Experience an immersive live-action historical game. Reincarnate as Southern Song’s controversial Emperor Zhao Gou, where every choice shapes the dynasty’s fate. Amid Jingkang’s ruin, defy destiny, restore your homeland and stand firm with the oath: The Song may fall, but the realm shall never fall!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Cinematic 21.8%, Historical 16.8%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, RPG 13.7%
- #57 Interwoven Dream
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Millennium NocturnesPub: Wise Games
Windows
《Interwoven Dream》 is a Victorian-era visual novel with multiple POVs. In 1884 London, four friends reunite after a string of disappearances, each with their own motives. Together, they dive into the city's darkest secrets, where dreams and reality blur.
Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Alternate History 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Historical 14.6%, Choices Matter 9.1%
- #58 CRED
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ISR studio
Windows
CRED is a sci-fi story-based narrative game with operating-system simulation features and a worldview centered around an ananomaly-management organization. Players will experience a series of events and make fateful choices as they learn more about the organization and the universe it is in.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.4%, RPG 25%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #59 Complex Loop
66% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: あみそ組
Windows
Complex Loop is a sci-fi themed visual novel. This is a story of time loops between past and future. Within a time limit of 20 minutes, your mission is to save a mysterious girl died from an explosion accident one year ago. Solve puzzles and reveal the truth behind the tragedy. An adventure awaits!
Why similar: Time Travel 25.5% ★, Cinematic 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Sci-fi 8.4%, RPG 8.3%