60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Choices Matter, Story Rich, Visual Novel, Mystery.
A psychological mystery where every clue reshapes reality. Unravel the link between a vanished woman and your missing sister, only to discover four entirely different truths, each revealing a new world, a new enemy, and the price of remembering.
Обо: Шоу Теней
Байкал зовёт. Прошлое возвращается в форме теней, и Андрей должен решить - играть по чужим правилам или переписать сценарий судьбы.
Prison Chain: The Unredeemed Thought
A text-driven psychological horror visual novel. You wake up in a strange living room. Two silent men stand beside you. On the wall, blood writes: “Confess your sins, and you shall be redeemed.” Every choice changes the ending. Over 80,000 words in the base game, plus 4 standalone character DLCs.
Байкал зовёт. Прошлое возвращается в форме теней, и Андрей должен решить - играть по чужим правилам или переписать сценарий судьбы.
Why similar: Noir 17%, Detective 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Romance 8.2%
A text-driven psychological horror visual novel. You wake up in a strange living room. Two silent men stand beside you. On the wall, blood writes: “Confess your sins, and you shall be redeemed.” Every choice changes the ending. Over 80,000 words in the base game, plus 4 standalone character DLCs.
Why similar: Noir 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Philosophical 10%, Thriller 10%
What happens when a video game character is self-aware? Cadulium is a mystery science fiction adventure video game.
Why similar: Noir 19.1%, Detective 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Philosophical 10.2%, Mystery 9.5%
Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.
Why similar: Noir 22.7%, Detective 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Noir 20.8%, Detective 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Thriller 10.1%
Blackwood knows how to keep secrets: beneath the neon, behind polite smiles, in offices with no nameplates. Stella is searching for a missing friend and realizes too late that she was let in for a reason.
Why similar: Noir 32.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Psychological 8.6%, Romance 7.6%
A thriller and mystery visual novel about broken trust and the search for truth, when a high-school student is accused of his parents’ brutal murder. Every choice might bring you closer to the truth... or end in tragedy.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Thriller 11%, Psychological 9.3%
Pasajeros is developed through a collection of urban and surreal stories collected in a taxi in Bogotá . It’s a four-night adventure packed with micro-stories of vampires, mariachis, and thugs. In addition to the opportunity to find love or madness in the night magic of a city.
Why similar: Noir 28.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Choices Matter 8.2%
17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover dark secrets beneath her peaceful urban life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
Why similar: Noir 20.7%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Detective 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Psychological 9.2%
A Week in Paradise is a narrative mystery where you find yourself in a bar called Paradise. Have a drink each night with its mysterious regular and discover how deeply your stories connect. Hunt down clues in your dreams to find out why you end up here every day, and what keeps you coming back.
Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Choices Matter 8.6%
Five strangers wake up in a dark room in an abandoned building with no idea who put them there and why. They now need to work together in order to figure out what connects them and how to get out of this place. A short psychological thriller visual novel with choices.
Why similar: Thriller 13.4%, Psychological 11.4%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Choices Matter 8.5%
Relive the same day without remembering it. Your choices feed four inner alter egos (Shadow, Mad, Alex, and Bully) — shaping reality, glitches, and one of 16 possible endings. The day repeats. Your mind doesn’t. Or does it?
Why similar: Noir 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Visual Novel 15%, Nonlinear 13.9%, Choices Matter 10%
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Noir 21.3%, Detective 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Mystery 9.9%
The third and final part of the 'Cold Verdict' trilogy. Claire has spent two years tracking down the elusive masked man who puts people through psychological games. Now she has to get through another of his ordeals if she wants to bring him to justice. Make choices and decide the final outcome!
Why similar: Thriller 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Psychological 13.5%, Detective 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
a psychological visual novel where you investigate the souls of the dead. spend time with them, analyze their past, file reports to decide their eternal fate.
Why similar: Nonlinear 13.8%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Psychological 10.9%, Mystery 10.5%
Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel fusing exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.
Why similar: Noir 21.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Thriller 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.9%
Follow the story of Blanca Silverurn—a strix entangled in a murder mystery. Explore the Grimstrand campus and learn about its unique magic. Delve into the secrets of students and faculty members. Affect their relationships, including a spicy romance between Blanca and her enigmatic mentor.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Detective 11%, Mystery 10.2%, Romance 9.4%
Moth Cry is a non-linear visual novel about life and its consequences. Experience life alongside the main character. His fate is in your hands.
Why similar: Nonlinear 15.5%, Philosophical 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Romance 9.9%, Choices Matter 8.9%
A daemonic, handcrafted visual novel where your choices shape erotic dreams, secrets, and ritual desires.
Why similar: Noir 21.1%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Nonlinear 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Psychological 9.2%
Four blanks, two bullets, and a choice. Save yourself and sacrifice the others, or save them and risk your eternal death. Electio is a short narrative horror game that can be played only once. Choose wisely.
Why similar: Noir 19.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.5%
Choose Your Story: Choices & Decisions game, Mystery visual novel adventure game
Why similar: Noir 29.5%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Thriller 9.3%, Dialogue Heavy 9.3%
USSR, 1952. A psychological thriller visual novel about the still-unsolved Case No. 17, inspired by real events. Search for the murderer inside a Soviet psychiatric hospital, make choices with irreversible consequences — and don’t trust the past. Don’t trust anyone. Not even yourself.
Why similar: Detective 14.9%, Noir 13.8%, Thriller 13.3%, Nonlinear 13%, Visual Novel 12.2%
Play as a noir detective in a dark, seductive world — investigate the Blood Moon case while making choices, uncovering secrets, and indulging in explicit encounters.
Why similar: Noir 18.9%, Detective 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Choices Matter 9.8%
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.
Why similar: Noir 19.7%, Detective 11.9%, Philosophical 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Thriller 9.4%
A dark noir visual novel following Alex, a former police officer drawn into the mafia’s world. In a world where trust can get you killed and everyone has something to hide, two women with buried secrets are pulled into a story of revenge, power, and slow-burn romance shaped by your choices.
Why similar: Noir 22.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Romance 10.3%, Cinematic 8.8%
Rearview Mirror is a narrative videogame in which most of the events take place inside a car. From a first-person perspective, the player interacts with the passengers through the rearview mirror.
Why similar: Noir 25.6%, Thriller 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%
His name is Dan. He is an ordinary guy who works as a floor washer. However, soon in his life there are events that forever change his fate and push him on the path of crime... A chilling thriller in visual novel format.
Why similar: Noir 23.1%, Philosophical 12.4%, Thriller 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.7%
In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a Faeologist can uncover the truth. A dark academia murder mystery visual novel with supernatural cases, interactive investigation, romanceable characters, and multiple endings, set in the roaring 1920s New York.
Why similar: Noir 21.7%, Detective 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Romance 10%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Noir 22.4%, Detective 18.5%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Alone and lost for falling asleep on the first day of school, the only option left for Tsuki Ito is to trust a peculiar-looking girl with a radiant presence. Follow this story of romance and suspense inspired by the classic tale of "Little Red Riding Hood."
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Thriller 11.4%, Nonlinear 10.4%
"All Songs are from the King," a haunting psychological horror experience that transcends traditional gaming boundaries.
Why similar: Noir 21.3%, Philosophical 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Psychological 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%
"Stella: into the Shadow" is a dark mystical story. When Stella's friend disappears, her life transforms into a detective mystery. Working at a nightclub, forging new connections, and uncovering the city's secrets will force her to reevaluate everything: from those around her to her very self.
Why similar: Noir 18.7%, Detective 17.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Psychological 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%
The first AI detective game that doesn't cheat. Developed by a former Meta AI Engineer. Interrogate suspects using your own words to solve the murder of Harambe. Features procedurally generated cases, consistent hard logic, and a unique stress mechanic. You have 3 hours to find the truth.
Why similar: Noir 29.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Detective 12.2%
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Lore-Rich 10.4%
Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.
Why similar: Philosophical 12.7%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Psychological 10.2%
После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Romance 11.3%
Step into a chilling mystery and peel back the ominous veil shrouding a peaceful southern Russian town.
Why similar: Noir 25.3%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Psychological 14%, Thriller 13.2%, Mystery 11.6%
When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.
Why similar: Noir 21%, Detective 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Philosophical 10.2%
Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.
Why similar: Detective 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.1%
Elena and 7 familiar faces are trapped in a room, and the only way out is to choose one person to die. Navigate social relationships and gain trust to steer the spotlight away from you, or else they just might decide you should be the one on the chopping block.
Why similar: Choices Matter 15.7%, Mystery 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Thriller 13.4%, Detective 11.5%
Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Noir 15.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Thriller 10.6%
In this hand-drawn RPG, you play as Joe, a young man attending a dinner party with his new girlfriend. What he doesn't know is that every decision he makes, no matter how small, will have its consequence...
Why similar: Noir 26.2%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Visual Novel 8.8%
Dive deep into the twisted HP Lovecraft universe with this oversized narrative RPG. Slip into the intertwined souls of Mark, Anna, and Victor, surrounded by cult worshippers, as Nyarlathotep, the cosmic horror, strives to enslave humanity in 1929.
Why similar: Noir 20.4%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Psychological 8.9%
Remedy for Personality is a visual novel that blends genres: a comedy horror with elements of detective. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of mysticism, mystery, and hidden threats, spiced up with a generous dose of witty humor.
Why similar: Detective 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Thriller 11.8%
Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.
Why similar: Detective 16%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Psychological 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Mystery 8.6%
Pilgrimage of angels on an important mission through scenic Japan
Why similar: Nonlinear 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Philosophical 11.2%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Noir 24.1%, Detective 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Mystery 8.7%
Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Lore-Rich 10.5%
A dark sci-fi survival horror visual novel where you make deadly choices to uncover the truth of live experiments in a sealed facility. It features choice-driven narrative, multiple endings, and light puzzles, with a focus on branching story rather than high-end graphics.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Psychological 12.1%, Thriller 11.6%
Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom.
Why similar: Noir 25.3%, Dialogue Heavy 23.2%, Detective 11%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%, Visual Novel 7.9%
A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past.
Why similar: Noir 40.7%, Detective 24.6%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Mystery 15%, Atmospheric 2.3%
Where Control Ends is a psychological visual novel about Astra, a young girl trying to hold herself together after a night she cannot fully remember.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%
Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.
Why similar: Noir 22.6%, Detective 19.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Choices Matter 11.3%
"I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents" is a branching visual novel where your choices truly matter...
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Nonlinear 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Romance 12.3%
Powerwash a murder scene with a bleach gun as layers of the story unfold in nonlinear fashion. Remember ... ITS NOT YOUR FAULT.
Why similar: Noir 21.2%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Thriller 13.9%, Psychological 12.8%, Cinematic 9.2%
Immerse yourself in a first-person psychological horror experience where every choice matters. Confront the echoes of a forgotten past and uncover the truth behind your lost identity.
Why similar: Noir 20.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Nonlinear 9.7%, Choices Matter 8.9%
2046, post-WWIII nation. You spent your childhood locked in the basement. After the rescue, you ended up at the Institution for Abused Children and befriended its outcasts. A day before leaving, your friend committed suicide... Why are you still able to see her?
Why similar: Noir 18.2%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Philosophical 10.1%, Romance 9.9%
Biocybernetic Trap — an interactive cyberpunk detective. You are given the quantum diary of a long-dead detective, where reality fractures into parallel versions of the investigation.
Why similar: Noir 19.6%, Detective 13.2%, Nonlinear 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Thriller 10%
