60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Story Rich, Horror, Mystery.
A city forgotten by everyone, two women trying to unravel its secrets, and a dismal silence of war. Is it possible to create without the hope of being heard? Is it possible to mourn for someone obliterated in memories? And what horrors are hidden in the shadows of forgotten town?
The Shadow Over Cyberspace
Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story.
Blood Lily Loop
Your bestie seems to be hiding something. There's something about your world that seems odd as well, like it has...secrets. Dive into the Cthulhu Mythos universe of this horror game and witness a "friendship" that rewrites the world.
Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.4%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Alternate History 11.6%, Noir 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Your bestie seems to be hiding something. There's something about your world that seems odd as well, like it has...secrets. Dive into the Cthulhu Mythos universe of this horror game and witness a "friendship" that rewrites the world.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.5%, LGBTQ+ 19.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
Detective Norman faces one of the longest nights of his career. Alone, he searches for the missing girl, Felicia, only to discover that this case runs far deeper than he ever imagined.
Why similar: Noir 27.7%, Lovecraftian 21%, Detective 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Text-Based 7.9%
Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.3%, LGBTQ+ 17.1%, Detective 15.8%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Faint Echo is a psychological horror visual novel with point-and-click elements. A young man named Denys moves into a cheap apartment, but soon faces disturbing paranormal events. Explore the dark building, uncover its secrets, and try to survive.
Why similar: Noir 24%, Lovecraftian 21.8%, Text-Based 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Horror 8.4%
Cthulu Mysteries: The Veins of Arkham is Lovecraftian narrative mystery, where staying sane is the greatest challenge. Interview the witnesses, gather clues and draw conclusions to solve the most unusual case. Will you be able to handle the truth?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.9%, Noir 20.2%, Detective 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Stylized 5.6%
MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.
Why similar: Noir 26.3%, LGBTQ+ 19.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Horror 6.8%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
Necropolis Suite, is an immersive narrative-driven cosmic horror game about discovery, knowledge, and the meaning of transcendence. Can you escape the terror that lurks in the suite?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.3%, Detective 22%, Noir 21.3%, Horror 9.4%, Story Rich 5.5%
This gripping paranormal horror adventure revolves around Hermitage, the sinister bookstore that attracts most unusual customers – all of whom seem to be involved in mysterious cases bordering on the paranormal.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.3%, Detective 14%, Visual Novel 11%, Text-Based 9.9%, Horror 8.4%
A horror mystery adventure game with ghost story elements. Anxiety plagues college student Lily, whose crush Sally has gone missing. As Lily explores the truth, Sally's boyfriend starts to look increasingly suspicious. Even worse, the story of the Cannibal Boy seems to be involved somehow...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.1%, LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
This world is woven of strings, of fate and of hate. What do you see, detective? A horror-mystery yuri visual novel peering into the maddening darkness of love and death.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Detective 21%, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 10%, Horror 9.1%
Become Shepherd, an inquisitor sent to a suspicious village. Unveil the secrets of a world filled with fear, and make an inevitable choice. In this visual novel mystery, your decisions change the world. Can you survive the desperate horror?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29%, Detective 18.5%, Text-Based 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Choices Matter 7%
A Lovecraftian investigative gamebook. New York, 1927. A case pulled from real history, wrapped in cosmic horror. His name was Billy Gaffney. The man who took him was real. But his purpose was from another plane of existence. You play a journalist. You make choices. The story remembers all of them.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.9%, Noir 20.1%, Detective 11.7%, Text-Based 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.7%
Tokyo Stranger is an aerial genre of text horror game inspired by the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. You play as a tourist from an exotic country, looking for any possibility to escape Tokyo in a static world.
Why similar: Noir 24.3%, Lovecraftian 16.7%, Text-Based 14.3%, Detective 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%
In the treacherous Greywind Forest, a mysterious and dangerous witch resides. Nellie enters the forest, driven by her own motives. A fateful encounter awaits as their paths intertwine in this captivating fantasy Yuri visual novel. Unveil the secrets that lie ahead and make your choices.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Visual Novel 14%, War 10.7%, Text-Based 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
The Innsmouth Case is a text adventure game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and the very first text-based adventure to combine horror and comedy in a fit and proper way.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.7%, Text-Based 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Horror 8%
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 22.7%, LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choices Matter 9%, Female Protagonist 8%
A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past.
Why similar: Noir 39.9%, Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Horror 6.5%, Mystery 5.6%
A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.
Why similar: Text-Based 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Noir 10.2%, Detective 9.5%
'The Island: In To The Mist' is an adventure game. It includes basic features of adventure genre and add some new systems to interest you. You have been given a chance to experience a group of university students, who confined in the island. There is a terrific but interesting story you will see.
Why similar: Noir 22.1%, Detective 17.7%, Text-Based 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Choices Matter 7.9%
A gritty, semi-kinetic visual novel about broken people and notorious gangsters, featuring six individualized routes with six different endings.
Why similar: Detective 21%, LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Text-Based 13.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 10%
On a secret arctic research base, a scientist, soldier, AI, and eldritch beast struggle for happiness. A short visual novel about love and pain set in an alternate history where humanity is ruled by eldritch gods.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.1%, LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Text-Based 12.1%, Horror 7%
Solve crimes and steal hearts in this supernatural neon-noir romance visual novel. Featuring six different romance options, some more monstrous than others.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Noir 12.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Text-Based 10.4%, Detective 10.1%
A place where warmth is but a memory. The night echoes with strange sounds, and uncanny neighbors stir a lingering unease, all steeped in a stale, suffocating air. Yet one question remains—where does this chilling cold truly come from?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.9%, Visual Novel 16%, Text-Based 14.6%, Noir 13.9%, Horror 11.3%
Worlds brought to life by H.P. Lovecraft and R.W. Chambers combined in the form of a pixelart point&click game. As Solomon Hill, investigate the mysterious death of your twin brother and an ancient plot to bring back the lost city of Carcosa and its resident Hastur, known as the King in Yellow.
Why similar: Noir 25.8%, Lovecraftian 20%, Detective 16.6%, Alternate History 13.2%, Horror 6.8%
An adult tale of lust and horror in the vein of HP Lovecraft. Take on the part of a former detective who could never let go of the last terrible case he worked. One day his old partner comes knocking, begging for help.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.8%, Noir 20.5%, Detective 13.3%, Text-Based 13%, Horror 7.4%
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.8%, Noir 26.5%, Detective 14.9%, Horror 9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Dive into the 1950s and explore an underwater world soaked in dark magic, Eldritch mysteries, and romance. Investigate the sudden disappearances plaguing Styx and uncover the truth behind the vicious power struggle between two ancient forces.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.4%, LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Noir 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Detective 8.6%
A mysterious woman comes back from the dead, and the dusty past surfaces. Between a gloomy student girl and a glamorous ex-girlfriend, the clues are intertwined, who is the mastermind behind the scene? Play as a detective heroine in 1935 London, embark on a journey of love and growth.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20%, Detective 14.4%, Visual Novel 11%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Text-Based 9.2%
A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Detective 21%, Lovecraftian 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Alternate History 13.1%
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 50.6%, Detective 20.3%, Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 5.2%, Atmospheric 3.7%
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: Lovecraftian 28.2%, Noir 21.2%, Text-Based 13.4%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Choices Matter 7.4%
Investigate your way in a branching noir horror detective game inspired by Lovecraftian horror and ancient Minoan myth. Analyze evidence, connect clues, and uncover dark secrets through genre-bending deduction mechanics. Face a sinister plot—and an ultimate choice.
Why similar: Noir 20.5%, Lovecraftian 20%, Detective 15.1%, Supernatural 7.2%, Choices Matter 6.8%
"Fried Chicken Nuggets and Angels" is a text based adventure game with the theme of a detective story. The killer "Rooster" who killed six innocent girls has committed a new crime.Fortunately, at the scene of the seventh homicide, the police found important clues pointing to the murderer...
Why similar: Detective 28%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Horror 11.1%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Text-Based 9.8%
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 32.9%, Visual Novel 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Text-Based 9.1%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
A horror game about a needy female ghost. A trio of close-knit occult club girls gather late at night to enjoy telling ghost stories. Little do they know that Miss Choker, a ghost that targets girls, is just dying to appear...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Horror 9%
A narrative-driven game where Deduction meets the Dark Arts. Invest crime scenes for evidence and navigate the razor's edge between "Rationality" and "Inspiration." Unlock branching paths through your choices, forge fragile alliances, and decide who survives the encroaching shadows.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.8%, Detective 20.9%, Text-Based 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
A theologically spicy visual novel about a trans man loving the artistic process a little too literally. Fight across a branching 250,000 word storyline, dozens of watercolor illustrations, and 9 endings. Can Lee win his freedom before his captor meta-stasizes deep into his personal narrative?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.4%, LGBTQ+ 19%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Horror 8.1%, Supernatural 7.8%
The Wickie is a first-person thriller set in the 1930s Outer Hebrides. Explore handcrafted islands, uncover cosmic horrors, and survive deadly dangers. With no weapons or maps, rely on wit and courage to solve mysteries. Rich in story,art, and Lovecraftian dread, Will you uncover the truth?
Why similar: Noir 21.8%, Lovecraftian 20%, Detective 17.4%, Alternate History 14.5%, Visual Novel 9.2%
Kasumi Kawamura thought the nightmare was over, but it followed her to university. A strange affliction begins to affect the city, causing the victims to suffer terrible nightmares. At the same time, Kasumi's old wound starts to burn with a frightening power, making her wonder if she is to blame...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22%, Lovecraftian 20.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Horror 7.9%, Supernatural 7.8%
4 Days in *** is a non-linear 2D horror adventure game in which the player chooses how the story unfolds. You play as a girl who has stopped at a hotel for a conference on health innovations. The hotel administrator warned her not to go up to the 4th floor, but what really happens there?
Why similar: Noir 27.2%, Detective 18.4%, Lovecraftian 16.8%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Horror 7.8%
A murder mystery puzzle game with visual novel elements in a Gothic, Lovecraftian world. Collect clues, solve puzzles, interrogate suspects, and uncover the mystery surrounding the death of Mini’s husband.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.4%, Detective 19.8%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Text-Based 7%
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: Lovecraftian 27.6%, Detective 20.4%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Horror 8.3%, Choices Matter 8.3%
What if the choices you make during your investigation awaken ancient beings older than existence itself. Explore the official Choose Cthulhu gamebook adaptation, every decision you take seals the fate of mankind. Will the creeping madness consume you as you uncover the darkest secrets?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.6%, Detective 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Horror 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.2%
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: Detective 25.1%, Noir 24.1%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek is a dark fantasy visual novel about fulfilling your aspirations by sacrificing parts of yourself. Literally.
Why similar: Noir 17.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Supernatural 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
A story-driven mystery visual novel about chasing the past of a phantom thief. As you investigate the old cases of a Phantom Thief - Raven, new murder incidents unfold one after another. With every case solved, the hidden truth behind the past slowly comes to light.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, LGBTQ+ 17.8%, Alternate History 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is a narrative game set in Shadow City’s underbelly. Assume the role of the Rat King, an underworld mastermind fighting for absolute power. Shape your legend by forging alliances, crushing rivals, and leaving a trail of consequences.
Why similar: Noir 28.4%, Lovecraftian 16.9%, Detective 15.3%, Alternate History 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%
The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel.
Why similar: Noir 24.4%, LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Detective 18.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Reflections in Amber is a mystical detective visual novel. Investigate a mysterious death in a remote village alongside Detective Redbreast, who battles the weight of depression. Use an old supernatural camera to uncover hidden paths. Shape the course of the story with your choices!
Why similar: Noir 25.2%, Detective 16.7%, Text-Based 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
Command your minions to solve mysteries and cover up scandals in a high-class boarding school, where the competition is cut-throat and image is everything. But be careful - one of your minions is a traitor.
Why similar: Noir 27.5%, Detective 22.4%, LGBTQ+ 20%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Choices Matter 6.9%
Shadow Seeker is a 2D survival-horror action game with a noir detective story. You are Carlos Ramirez, a detective from the Amorita Police Department. You must solve a mysterious case while braving the looming evil that awaits you at every turn.
Why similar: Noir 34.1%, Detective 26.9%, Horror 13.2%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
Adult Lovecraftian strategy. Stealthily transform your university into horny, blonde bimbos! Dynamically change genitalia and breast sizes, IQ, mind control your peers via eldritch powers or eldritch parasites, erase your competition, and avoid a mysterious rival faction!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.6%, Noir 20.6%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Text-Based 13.5%, Horror 7.7%
The game will center around two investigators who uncover a profound terror while delving into consecutive disappearances. A man with a dual-layered memory, a fragmented reality, an endless rainy night... What in the world is the Black Stone? Could it possibly mark the genesis of everything?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 47%, Noir 36.3%, Text-Based 12.2%, Story Rich 4.5%
You are a photo shop owner moonlighting as an informant in the vibrant, but dangerous streets of Neo City. After harboring a strange fugitive, your skills as an informant are put to the test, as the fate of the entire city rests in your hands.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.5%, Detective 22.1%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Choices Matter 7.2%
If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Emotional 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.7%
When a famous Human Rights Lawyer dies under mysterious circumstances in her Sevenoaks mansion, Detective Inspector Rosie Morgan and her team of indefatigable investigators are called on the scene to find out who murdered the barrister and why.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Noir 19.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
Why similar: Noir 23.5%, Detective 20.3%, Text-Based 13.7%, Alternate History 13%, Visual Novel 11.5%
This is a game where you work as a spy, looking through sexy surveillance photos to identify Red Hat agents. Get close to your boss, get her to send you lewd selfies, & uncover a sexy spy mystery.
Why similar: Noir 34.3%, Text-Based 15.4%, LGBTQ+ 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%
After a cat show competition, three contestants, Claudette, Aberdeen, and Illia, head back to their hotel rooms to decompress and unwind. The next day, Claudette's body is found floating in the hotel's pool. Did Claudette take her own life, or was she murdered by cutthroat competition?
Why similar: Noir 22%, Detective 18.1%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Text-Based 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
