Games Like World's End Club

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Puzzle 32%, Anime 22.8%, Multiple Endings 21%, Sci-fi 13%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers the same blend of complex puzzle-solving and branching narrative paths found in the seed game.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Anime 62.8%, Puzzle 17.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same minds, this game features a high-stakes death game with a quirky cast of characters and intense mystery elements.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Anime 40.9%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Another masterpiece from the same creators that focuses on surreal mystery-solving and deep character development.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Cute 27%, Puzzle 26.8%, Multiple Endings 16.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Anime 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative puzzle game that emphasizes emotional connection and the impact of the player's choices on the world.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Cute 28.9%, Adventure 23.1%, Action 19.7%, RPG 10.1%, Colorful 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, story-rich action-adventure experience with quirky characters and a charming, colorful art style.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Side Scroller 38%, Adventure 28.6%, Multiple Endings 27.6%, Singleplayer 4%, 2D 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of a group of friends caught in a supernatural mystery where dialogue choices significantly impact the story.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Anime 42.5%, Sci-fi 31.7%, Adventure 18.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%, RPG 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique social deduction game that uses visual novel elements to tell a gripping mystery story with a diverse cast.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Adventure 72.5%, 2D 16%, Singleplayer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling adventure that focuses heavily on character relationships and the emotional journey of a group of friends.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 39%, Anime 19.6%, Multiple Endings 17.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Colorful 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly mirrors the 'death game' premise and the tension of making life-or-death choices for a group of characters.

A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

Why similar: Anime 36.3%, Emotional 22.6%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Colorful 9.8%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a group of friends solving a supernatural mystery in a small town with a strong anime aesthetic.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Adventure 24%, Emotional 20.4%, Cute 17.3%, Puzzle 13.7%, Colorful 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that uses creative mechanics and a vibrant world to tell an emotionally resonant story.

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

Why similar: 1990's 24.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24%, Emotional 13.1%, Colorful 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven journey where your choices dictate the fate of various characters you meet along the way.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 33.3%, Colorful 20.7%, Anime 19.4%, RPG 12%, Emotional 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror RPG that explores deep themes of friendship and trauma through a surreal, colorful world.

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Anime 34.7%, Cute 30.4%, Colorful 22.1%, RPG 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming party-based RPG that emphasizes exploration and the bonds between a small group of adventurers.

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

Why similar: Emotional 21.9%, Anime 18.3%, Puzzle 17.2%, Cute 15.1%, Colorful 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional adventure game that uses puzzle elements to explore themes of empathy and healing.

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Anime 43.7%, Sci-fi 27.4%, Multiple Endings 19.6%, Adventure 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential visual novel that excels at building a complex, time-bending mystery with a memorable cast.

"Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game."

Why similar: Anime 34.5%, Action 17.8%, Colorful 17.1%, Emotional 12.5%, RPG 12%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG set in a stylized urban environment that captures the same 'youth on a mission' energy.

A circus troupe comes to Yomogi Town, a rural town in Japan situated between mountains and the ocean. As the son of the circus ringmaster, enjoy a special summer filled with wholesome adventures!

Why similar: Adventure 24.4%, 1990's 24%, Cartoony 22.4%, Cute 15.6%, Colorful 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that captures the nostalgic feeling of a summer vacation with a group of kids.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Puzzle 61%, Adventure 25.5%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deduction and puzzle-solving in a way that rewards players for piecing together a dark, overarching narrative.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: Cute 34%, Colorful 22.8%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Collectathon 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, wholesome adventure game that focuses on exploration and the simple joy of playing with friends.

California, 1986: A group of friends discover a mysterious pink stone that allows travel between two realms. This gang will live the summer of their lives in an adventure that will get them involved in a government conspiracy. Control five kids with special skills while fighting and solving puzzles.

Why similar: Adventure 50.3%, Action 39.6%, 2D 6.2%, RPG 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 1980s-inspired action-adventure that follows a group of kids dealing with supernatural events.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Emotional 59.4%, Adventure 20.5%, Cute 8.2%, RPG 5.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional story-driven experience that prioritizes character development and narrative impact over complex combat.

Forge your own story and explore the world of Athens in Athenian Rhapsody, a souls-like platonic dating simulator with cooking-mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics... and by that I mean it's a choose-your-own-adventure action RPG with the ability to trade ENTIRE PLAYTHROUGHS between friends!!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 46.9%, Cute 14.9%, Cartoony 11.4%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky action-RPG that emphasizes player choice and the unique relationships formed throughout the journey.

Lead a gang of kids to uncover spooky mysteries, battle creatures, and explore the supernatural side of your hometown in Echo Generation, a turn-based adventure set in the 90s.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 41.4%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Colorful 16.9%, Action 14.3%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based adventure featuring a group of kids investigating supernatural mysteries in their hometown.

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: Anime 59%, Cute 34.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that subverts expectations through its meta-narrative and psychological twists.

A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.1%, Cute 18.9%, Multiple Endings 18.1%, Emotional 11.4%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A refined version of the original puzzle-adventure that deepens the meta-narrative and emotional stakes.

Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 38.9%, Multiple Endings 16%, Adventure 12.4%, Anime 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%

"GOODBYE WORLD" is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story.

Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Adventure 20.9%, Puzzle 19.9%, Emotional 18.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-focused indie game that explores the lives and struggles of game developers.

The Apocalypse shattered a world in disarray. Facing his impending death, a young boy named Sid crossed paths with Torii, a girl who feeds on the energy of time. In the harbour town of Astella, a mysterious adventure is about to unfold along with the investigation of an unusual crime...

Why similar: Anime 20.3%, Action-Adventure 20%, Cute 15.1%, Emotional 13.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG with a strong anime aesthetic that focuses on the choices made by the protagonist in a fantasy world.

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: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Anime 16.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Emotional 9.8%

An addictive mix of lightning-fast puzzle battles, powerful storytelling and immersive visual novel elements, The World Next Door follows Jun, a rebellious teen girl trapped in a parallel realm inhabited by magical creatures, who must find her way home before time runs out.

Why similar: Anime 26.2%, Puzzle 26%, Colorful 14.3%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines visual novel storytelling with fast-paced puzzle-combat in a vibrant, anime-inspired setting.

"168 remaining until the end of the world..." Humanity is approaching its end. A sudden dismemberment murder of the leader of a religious nation that advocates an apocalyptic ideology... Five adventure games are combined into one, centered around a suspenseful story full of mystery and intrigue.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22%, Anime 16.7%, Puzzle 16.4%, Cute 11.2%, Adventure 11.2%

A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!

Why similar: Anime 27.9%, Cartoony 21.4%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Colorful 12%, Adventure 10.5%

A strange journey throughout an elaborate labyrinth awaits, featuring hundreds of characters and happenings as you try to gather items that once brought happiness to others.

Why similar: 1990's 22.4%, Anime 21%, Cute 14.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Colorful 12.5%

Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!

Why similar: 1990's 23.6%, Emotional 20.8%, Puzzle 18.3%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Adventure 11.5%

This game is a turn-based action RPG that moves around in a 3D space where you can enjoy various scenery with cute 2D characters. Operate the Kotonoha sisters and explore a fun and mysterious island!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 40%, Cute 20.5%, Action 10.6%, Colorful 10.4%, Adventure 10%

KLONOA is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997. Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25%, 1990's 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Emotional 10.3%, Cute 10.1%

Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.

Why similar: RPG 30.5%, Anime 27.6%, Adventure 18.2%, Multiple Endings 17.2%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.9%, Cute 22.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 13.3%

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 39.7%, Anime 31.6%, Adventure 17.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Welcome to BALAN WONDERWORLD—a wondrous all-action show, the likes of which has never been seen before! Over 80 different costumes give you all the action that you could possibly imagine!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.5%, Puzzle 16.4%, Anime 15.1%, Cartoony 13.9%, Cute 12.5%

This is an adventure game that takes you on a journey through a world after humans have disappeared. Lead the robot girl "Scarlet" to find the surviving humans.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Emotional 15.2%, Cute 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Multiple Endings 11.4%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Puzzle 20.9%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Cartoony 15.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.7%

A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.

Why similar: Emotional 22.1%, Cute 16.4%, Anime 16.2%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Multiple Endings 14%

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.1%, Cute 18.9%, Puzzle 16.4%, Colorful 15.8%, Action 11.4%

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.

Why similar: Anime 28.6%, Action-Adventure 27.5%, Adventure 22.5%, Colorful 12.5%, Action 7.3%

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Emotional 29.5%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Colorful 17.8%, Cute 15.3%, Adventure 8.8%

Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド （ヘブバン）』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG！

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.9%, Emotional 17.2%, Anime 17.1%, Cute 12.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%

In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!

Why similar: Side Scroller 37%, Anime 15.4%, Cartoony 14.6%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 8.6%

An epic 12 hour RPG. Thirteen years after incredibly powerful spirit beasts were sealed in the souls of children, they threaten to break free and cause havoc across the land. It's up to four friends from the elite warrior training academy to find the key to stopping these evil spirits once and for all.

Why similar: Anime 64.4%, Adventure 20.2%, RPG 12.3%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!

Why similar: Anime 25.6%, Cute 20.6%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Adventure 10.7%

一个讲述少年少女勇敢踏出追梦第一步的青春日常系故事。

Why similar: Anime 20.9%, Cartoony 19.1%, Adventure 14%, Cute 13.6%, Emotional 12.4%

Embark on a hilarious, choice-driven adventure in MultiEnding Heroes! Guide The Priest and The Hero through multiple universes, making decisions that lead to over 75 unique endings. Every choice matters, will you lead them to glory or disaster?

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Puzzle 15%, Cartoony 11.2%, Multiple Endings 11%

Spend a summer with an old high school classmate making games! Play and debug a 2D action RPG to make the best game ever.

Why similar: Side Scroller 43%, Action 16.3%, Cute 15.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Multiple Endings 4.8%

A shortage of magic crystals and the sudden awakening of ancient robots leads six new friends on an incredible investigation across Terra – a cozy and fantastic world that combines 3D and pixel art.

Why similar: Emotional 39.7%, Colorful 26.6%, Adventure 20.5%, RPG 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Puzzle 36.1%, Anime 23.7%, Sci-fi 16%, Adventure 12.7%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

Enroll in the Ancient Magic Academy and become a Great Mage in this charming dungeon-crawling RPG!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.1%, Anime 25.5%, Action 12.9%, Cute 12.4%, Colorful 10.9%

Start a dimension-jumping adventure with Quby!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.2%, Anime 22.1%, Cute 20.9%, Colorful 11.4%, Action 11.3%

A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.3%, Emotional 25%, Anime 22.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Colorful 8.1%