Games Like Traurig Secrets: Prologue

In Kayotica, you play as April—a clever but manipulative student caught in a web of friendship, rivalry, and dark crimes. What begins as ordinary campus life quickly turns into a mystery of betrayal, hidden truths, and a shocking murder. Can you solve the mystery, or will you become the next victim?

Why similar: Crime 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Detective 12.4%, Visual Novel 11%, Anime 8.5%

You who are unqualified to drink Meng Po's soup, you have been chosen for the game of life. A horror yuri visual novel following a series of death games in the afterlife.

Why similar: Crime 17.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Supernatural 9.5%, Anime 8.7%

In New Meaning you play as Luke Wilson, or do you? Luke is a struggling teenager trying to shed some light upon a dark lonely world, will you help him or will you aid his departure into depression? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Drama 9.2%, Horror 8.4%

A short SF psychedelic interrogation ADV game that focuses on the interrogation of a suspect in a dismemberment murder case. The protagonist is a lieutenant colonel, tasked with interrogating the suspect. The protagonist needs to find out why she killed the two men and how she committed the crime.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Detective 11.5%, Anime 10.5%, Drama 10.4%

Visual novel in crystal punk genre, In the recent past, humans discovered a new mineral—Visceralite. Its unique feature lies in its ability to integrate with the human body.

Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Cyberpunk 15%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Drama 8.9%

When Ryunosuke Kokuto lands a professorial role at an exclusive academy, his hopes for his new charges prove more ambitious than most! In this characteristically crispy dark comedy VN from Liquid, navigate an unlikely career filled with breakneck twists through the lofty halls of St. Martius.

Why similar: Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 15%, Drama 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Dark 13.1%

What is Love is full of pretty girls with dark secrets. Keep in mind that your actions matter, so Baby, don't hurt me! Not suitable for those who are easily disturbed by their own choices. It can result in Vietnam Flashbacks/PTSD after realising what you have done.

Why similar: Memes 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Romance 13%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%

Veronica doesn't believe in mysticism, but the unexplained events that occur after she loses her job will make her change her mind forever.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Drama 11.6%, Romance 11.5%, Anime 10.5%

A visual novel about shawarma, consisting of multiple episodes.

Why similar: Memes 19.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Romance 12%, Anime 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.5%

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 14%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 9%

Plunge into this story and see what happens!

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Romance 18.4%, Memes 17.9%, Anime 14.2%, Drama 13%

Gripping psychological thriller Yaoi game full of difficult choices. Can you trust your own mind?

Why similar: Crime 14.2%, Romance 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Drama 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.5%

A closed-off ghost town, and the unsolved bizarre serial murders that once occurred there. A “daily life collapse” suspense × death game novel ADV that depicts the obsessive love and revenge of 11 people whose lives were irrevocably shattered by that horrific incident.

Why similar: Detective 19%, Crime 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12%

When Tralalero turns from Tralala to AAAAAAAA! Brave the haunted Sahur mansion, where shadows hide zombini memini lurking to hunt you. Solve puzzles, escape doom, and beware: they're not just rotting your brain—they're coming for what's left.

Why similar: Memes 25.9%, Zombies 17.9%, Horror 15.5%, Detective 12.5%, Psychological Horror 10.9%

Mysterious phenomena from space. A researcher's fatal accident. Cryptic codes engraved on an unknown material. Together with your brilliant sister-in-law, you must unravel a mystery that could determine the fate of Earth. A sci-fi mystery visual novel of discovery and suspense.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.6%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Drama 12.3%, Romance 11%, Space 10.9%

"Old tradition VS Zombie = ???" The mismatched duo is tackling a bizarre case in the freezing midsummer of Shimofuri Village. A one-of-a-kind comedy-mystery adventure!

Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 20.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Zombies 15.3%, Visual Novel 9.6%

Visual novel with a detective plot. Summer break is a time of adventure and love! However, Hikari does not yet know that the maniac has already gone hunting!

Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Anime 12.1%, Drama 9.4%

“지애 쌤이랑 사귀고 싶지?”, "너랑 지애 쌤이 잘 될 수 있게 도와줄게.” ㅡ짝사랑을 좇아 멘토링 프로그램에 들어온 주인공. 그러나 그곳에서 만난 멘티 서희는 선생님과 맺어질 수 있게 돕겠다며 이상한 제안을 해오는데—서희의 제안 뒤에 숨겨진 진짜 의도는 무엇일까? 어딘가 수상한 4차원 소녀와 함께하는 예측 불가능한 연애 협동.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.5%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Romance 17.4%, Cute 9.4%, Anime 8.5%

Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Crime 20.2%, Memes 13.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Anime 10%

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.7%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 14.5%, Romance 11.1%, Horror 10.6%

这是一款以中式校园为背景的推理类文字游戏，你将扮演一名高中生司空茂，在开学第一天目击密室杀人事件的现场，并经过调查和推理解决案件，找出真正的犯人和真相背后更深的阴谋。但在享受侦探游戏的同时，请千万不要忽视学习。保持情绪稳定，尽量维持活下去的念头...记住，你的成绩，永远比案件要更重要。

Why similar: Detective 23%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Crime 11.3%

In this game, play as Shenming University News Department members. Explore strange incidents—no need for truth. Write compelling reports from clues; eye-catching content excites readers. As for what really happened…do readers actually care? If you care, go find out yourself.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Supernatural 18.5%, Anime 12.9%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

In this twisted love story of a visual novel by CLOCKUP, an insomniac must decide whether to protect his position as a yakuza bigwig’s pet killer or the mysterious woman who can put him to sleep.

Why similar: Crime 22.5%, Romance 15.1%, Visual Novel 13%, Dark 11.5%, Drama 11.5%

The romantic noir visual novel The Restless Sheep & The Lone Wolf returns to Kabukicho in this unhinged simul-quel. Me, Azami, and the whole ragtag gang rampage through five all-new short stories!

Why similar: Crime 21.5%, Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Dark 11.5%, Drama 11.3%

少女の絶命まであと30分…。 『絶体絶命少女』は、"冷たい方程式"や"トロッコ問題"をオマージュした短編SFビジュアルノベルです。 母親に会うため宇宙船に密航した少女か、宇宙事故に遭い救助を待つ遭難者たちか、あなたは命の選択を迫られます。 救う命を選び、少女の運命を見届けましょう。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.7%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Drama 12.6%, Space 11.1%, Anime 11%

In a magical universe adorned with colorful characters from various races, we invite you to a visual novel adventure that will lead you to different endings. Define your own path in this captivating fantasy world and set sail on an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Romance 12.4%, Supernatural 9.6%

Follow the story of Markus Orwell, a First Generation soldier of the North Alliance while he tries to solve a painful crime and get his life back on track. Navigate through branching paths, multiple endings, where each decision crafts a different journey.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.7%, Crime 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Detective 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Occultus: Daughter of Darkness is a noir-inspired visual novel detective story with supernatural elements.

Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Visual Novel 15%, Supernatural 14.8%, Drama 12.3%, Dark 11.9%

You got your body back, time to live your best life! Hop on, go on adventures with Xena and help her restore her planet's ecosystem

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Space 18.5%, Cyberpunk 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Drama 8.4%

A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Romance 15.1%, Horror 10.9%

The old Lily Flash Games are being recompiled for modern systems! In Lily's Lil Barn Yard, help Summer restore her family farm! Clean the farm, and deliver the goods! Now with 3D minigames and all new Less Looping Technology! Help Lily become the best farmer she can be!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Detective 13.3%, Horror 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.1%

Following the events of Part II, Itsuki and the gang's "Rave" business is close to getting off the ground. Itsuki looks to Meryl Hathaway, a young girl often seen accompanying Kotoko, as a counter to the violence of the Umon-kai as he searches for a way to destroy them once and for all.

Why similar: Romance 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Drama 13.3%, Dark 12.7%

A supernatural horror visual novel game where your choices decide if you and your friends see the light of day again or not. Use your sleuthing skills with point and click mechanics to battle horrifying creatures of the night that haunt an abandoned school building and earn your title of "Exorcist"!

Why similar: Supernatural 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Anime 16.1%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 12.7%

First game of a four-part visual novel series. Nerdy Itsuki Ninomae accidentally creates a “digital hypnotism movie.” Showing it to his neighbor causes him to learn her and a classmate’s dark secret, dragging him into the underbelly of society.

Why similar: Romance 17.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Dark 13.5%, Drama 12.8%

Welcome to Bear Ridge Summer Camp! Jenny Lewis is an awkward high school graduate working her first job as a camp counsellor. Help her navigate an exciting summer of making new friends, and finding her first love. But be wary! Not all is as it seems...

Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Romance 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%

ROMANCE AFTER DARK is a noir blend of visual novel and adventure game experience. Play as Trevor, once successful private investigator and help him put his miserable life on the right track again. Use your detective hunch and interact with characters and objects.

Why similar: Crime 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Detective 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Drama 9.1%

A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 13.6%, Supernatural 13%, Horror 11.7%

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 15%, Anime 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Drama 10.7%

The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Detective 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Psychological Horror 9%

Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Crime 21.5%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Drama 12.4%, Horror 11.7%

Join Akane and Sakura to escape the horror school in the most scariest anime school simulator game that you'll ever playing!

Why similar: Supernatural 15.2%, Romance 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Drama 10.6%, Anime 10.5%

"Players, please break the chains of Amy's nightmares with DR3AMy!" Break free from nightmares with the lovely DR3AMy android and Amy. This game contains visual and auditory horror elements. It is not recommended for the elderly or those with a weak heart.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Anime 14%, Dark 13.5%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Horror 11.2%

「ヒロイン全員サイコパス！」 隙あらば危害を加えようとしてくる危険なサイコパス美少女たちを、あなたは攻略できますか? 頭のイカれた女の子と恋するヤンデレホラーゲーム。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Drama 10.7%, Anime 10.3%, Dark 9.8%

This gal game combines both horror and romance for an experience overflowing with thrills. What will be your fate? A sweet, happy ending or a truly unspeakable one?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Romance 19.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Zombies 11.9%, Cute 10.4%

"Project Vostok" is a non-linear horror visual novel about a group of airplane crash survivors finding a mysterious Soviet-era bunker in Altai mountains. Uncover a story full of drama, horrors and decide the fate of diverse cast of characters in this visual novel.

Why similar: Drama 13.7%, Romance 13.2%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Visual Novel 13%, Dark 11.4%

The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?

Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Anime 12.6%, Romance 10.8%

“Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 16%, Drama 15%, Dark 13.3%, Cute 10.1%

An idol trainee vanishes without a trace. When police investigators hit a dead end, you're dragged into a crime that gets progressively darker as you uncover the truth. Play as a detective, solve logic puzzles, and shape your relationships in this VN inspired by Danganronpa & Famicom Detective Club.

Why similar: Crime 19.6%, Detective 18.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Romance 9.8%

The strange custom of "Onibarai" held in the village they moved to. The countryside life of the newlywed couple is infiltrated by the villagers' sinister intentions...!?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 16%, Drama 12%, Romance 11.3%, Anime 10.8%

Earth has just survived a decade of war against an invading alien species, and the younger generation has been given an opportunity to restart their lives. Explore a deep, immersive character study set in a futuristic world about relationships, our purpose in life and the paths we make for ourselves

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.6%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Drama 14.9%, Anime 13.8%, Romance 13.4%

You are a detective. You have been assigned a partner to investigate a horrid case. But things are not what it seems. Navigate the paths as you attempt to unravel the truth behind your lost memories and your new disturbing detective partner.

Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Detective 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Horror 10.6%

On the whimsical Night of the Fairies, Crow Yamada lands on the rooftop of a quaint patisserie known as Folkroll. Without any memories, he strives to help the cute employees by becoming the best baker around in this sugary sweet visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, Romance 21%, Anime 17.7%, Drama 16.8%, Cute 12%

Take the role of a painter struggling to finish his masterpiece in this short Gothic horror visual novel about art, pain and love.

Why similar: Supernatural 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Romance 13.3%, Horror 10.2%, Dark 10.2%

Play the piano, play the flute, and enjoy a ghost story as you use the profits from your street performances to buy new instruments and furniture! Let's shoot for fame and fortune!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Drama 19%, Romance 18.3%, Anime 17.8%, Cute 11.5%

A mystery visual novel following a boy who awoke in a strange building, with no recollection of where he is, how he arrived, why he’s here, or how to leave. Discover the answers to these mysteries as you search for a way out. Meet a small but colorful cast in your journey, and escape together!

Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 11.7%, Anime 11.7%

Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.

Why similar: Detective 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Supernatural 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Dark 12.3%

You awaken in an unfamiliar location with unfamiliar people and are surrounded by mystery. Will you be able to solve the puzzle and uncover why you are here in this sci-fi/mystery/puzzle visual novel? The future hangs in the balance.

Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Dark 11.1%

During your first night together, your girlfriend inexplicably exploded. Now you have to live with it...

Why similar: Romance 18.9%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Horror 14.3%, Anime 14%

An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Crime 11.8%, Horror 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%

A dating-sim visual novel based on a messenger.

Why similar: Memes 20.1%, Romance 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Drama 11.9%, Anime 7.7%