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Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

Why similar: Episodic 39.7% ★, Choices Matter 14.2%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%, Emotional 8.5%, Story Rich 7.9%

Run, fly, and save the world.

Why similar: Episodic 33.4% ★, Choices Matter 12.6%, Emotional 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Psychological 8.8%

Driving home late one night you encounter a refugee in distress. They are looking for salvation. Do you hand them over to violent authorities? Or risk sheltering them yourself?

Why similar: Episodic 42.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Emotional 10.4%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Story Rich 7%

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

Why similar: Episodic 37.5% ★, Choices Matter 24.5%, Story Rich 15%, LGBTQ+ 7.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.

Why similar: Episodic 43.5% ★, Choices Matter 17.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 4.9%

A horror visual novel about trying to get home to feed your cat.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Multiple Endings 8%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

Fall down further. Find them where they have always been. Help them remember. Explore multiple worlds, solve mysteries, and set your retail-hardened will against a mysterious cosmic force in the second installment of the beloved videohole series.

Why similar: Episodic 48.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Walking Simulator 6.5%, Psychological 6%

Carl Williams, a 15-year-old boy, finds himself alone at home one unsettling night. What begins as a quiet evening soon spirals into something far stranger. Shadows shift, silence speaks, and someone—or something—seems to know him better than he knows himself.

Why similar: Episodic 43.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Atmospheric 5.1%

“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an ADV with male and female versions of each of the four characters. The story alternates between the “future” of the main character, who is deeply traumatized by the grief of his/her best friend, and the “story leading up to the loss of his/her best friend”.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Story Rich 9.7%

Death by Begonia is a surreal LGBTQ+ Southern gothic murder mystery. Follow Riley's attempts to reconnect with old childhood friends in a town haunted by annual serial murders. Will you fall in love and unlock the mysteries hidden in your friends' hearts? Or will you die trying?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

Experience the triumphs and tribulations of two Caribbean immigrants in post-war Britain, in the world’s first Windrush video game, from the creators of the BAFTA nominated Before I Forget. How will you shape your story in this branching narrative interactive photo album?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Emotional 11.1%, Story Rich 10.1%

Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

Why similar: Episodic 28.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

Johnny Boy: Red Moon's Kiss is a mature, six episode, gritty interactive drama series, shrouded in mystery and the supernatural. A proper adaptation to werewolf fiction, with deep character development.

Why similar: Episodic 47.9% ★, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Emotional 10%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

Skylar is an student with anxiety. Walter is a farmer with social anxiety and PTSD. Jessica is a programmer with anxiety and agoraphobia. Li Wei is an technologist with intense anxiety. Navigate their stories, learn how they move through the world, and about methods of treatment and recovery.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Psychological 14%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Emotional 11.3%

"Between something and someone." U-chronia is a mysterious world constantly changing like a book whose pages are flipped out of order. You will wear the shoes of OU, the protagonist, to live through this game-shaped experience—without knowing what it really is.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.6%, Emotional 15.8%, Psychological 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Story Rich 10.2%

Don’t Forget is a 3D singleplayer story and exploration game inspired by dementia. Recollect your memories by looking for clues and playing brain-stimulating minigames whilst battling the effects of dementia. Explore three different key events of your life to figure out what has happened.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Emotional 17.2%, Psychological Horror 17%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Story Rich 9.8%

Wasteland Horror Radio: Ep. 1 - The Radio: A gift, a radio of revelations bound to one man's personal hell, repeatedly showing him all the people he brutally murdered on September 20th, 1991..

Why similar: Episodic 62.1% ★, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Walking Simulator 8.1%, Adventure 2.3%

Stranded after a plane crash in a freezing wilderness, you must manage body temperature, injury, and sanity as every decision shapes your survival.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Psychological 8.2%

“The hospital was empty. Quiet, and brighter than usual... like waking up on a snow day. But I didn't feel cold. I didn't feel much of anything.”

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Emotional 17.9%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Psychological 9.6%

Hollowbrook is a stylized horror experience told through multiple episodes. Each chapter immerses you in the life of a new character, blending personal backstories with chilling encounters that react to your decisions.

Why similar: Episodic 58% ★, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Psychological 8.2%, Walking Simulator 5.4%, Atmospheric 5.1%

An experimental narrative game set at a radio station at the end of the world. Host your last show as the sun turns red and the world burns down.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%

My parents sacrificed an orphan to the red egg. She came back home that night. How will the two of us survive the hunger? Good Children Say Grace.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Emotional 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Psychological 9.8%

An autopsy of a queer relationship.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.5%, LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Emotional 8.2%

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Emotional 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%

Emily Carter, a 25 year old preparing a rented house for New Year’s Eve, arrives one day early. What begins as a quiet night soon becomes something she was never meant to remember.

Why similar: Episodic 41.3% ★, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Psychological 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Michael, is a 14-year-old teenager living the ordinary life of a game developer. He usually preferred to work at night because he felt the calm and special atmosphere there. At one point, he needed to leave the room at night but it seems that was a mistake...

Why similar: Episodic 55.7% ★, Psychological Horror 13%, Story Rich 7.9%, Walking Simulator 7.5%, Psychological 7%

Play as a Duskweaver in this short "choices matter" story about self-sacrifice.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Choices Matter 20%, Emotional 12.9%, Multiple Endings 11%, Psychological 11%

A 22 year old student arranges to meet an online seller at their home to pick up an item. At first, everything seems normal, but as she steps through the door, an eerie feeling creeps in. What was supposed to be a simple purchase soon turns into an experience she will never forget.

Why similar: Episodic 43.9% ★, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Psychological 12%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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+ 17.5%, Emotional 17.2%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Story Rich 11%

A 'crunchy wholesome' game about making friends as an adult.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Emotional 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%

Dumpster Baby is a game about being queer and homeless, and the importance of community and friendship in hard times. You play as Bandit, an optimistic racoon meeting new friends as he tries to find people to be roommates with. A narrative focused single player experience.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%

A semi-autobiographical horror visual novel about unhealthy relationships. Can you help Alsie save her relationship from ruin?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Emotional 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Psychological 12.7%, Choices Matter 9.3%

The Company wants you productive. The Company wants you calm. The Company wants you compliant.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%, Walking Simulator 9%

Travelling Light is a narrative game about four friends, Lars, Leah, Samson, and Ivy, caught in the turbulence of their early thirties. Inspired by real events, this experience lets you step into each perspective as love, friendship, and heartbreak collide.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%, Emotional 9.8%

The threat is on the road ahead and deep beneath her skin. A psychological visual novel about memory, trauma, and the cost of every choice.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Psychological 16.7%, Emotional 15.3%, Choices Matter 15%, Story Rich 11.2%

You’ve ignored the hallucinations for years. But after visiting a shrine in search of answers, a stranger claims she sees them too. Ashen Reverie is a visual novel about the consequences of chasing a myth too far.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Psychological 10.5%, Emotional 10.5%

Grotto is a mystical, narrative-focused experience. You are the Soothsayer. The one capable of talking with the stars and unveiling their messages. In a time of turmoil, the tribe of the valley turn to your powers of divination and come to you for guidance.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Choices Matter 16.5%, Psychological 15.7%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.3%

The important thing in life is to be able to let go of the past and always be open to an uncharted future. Could you embrace your destiny and save the kingdom?

Why similar: Episodic 52% ★, Choices Matter 14%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Emotional 8.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

The Adventures of Bluke Bifton is a hand-drawn, episodic adventure game set in a world of absolute absurdity. Ally (or make enemies) with a cast of strange characters, and make choices that determine your fate.

Why similar: Episodic 51.3% ★, Choices Matter 12.5%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 7.6%

AMIRA is a psychological horror game in which a grieving father tries to uncover what happened to his family. During his investigation, he stumbles upon horrific secrets from both the past and the present.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Psychological 14.3%, Emotional 13.8%, Story Rich 11%

You are a father. You wake in a hallway that hums. Wander liminal spaces where fragments of your past call you forward. Voice acted by a real father and his daughters. Two endings. No right answer.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Emotional 14.8%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Psychological 10.4%

A psychological horror visual novel about healing and destiny. When her brother disappears, Elham's desperate search plunges her into a world of haunting visions, buried truths, and battles against dark forces. Will she find her true calling and embrace the light? or will she succumb to darkness

Why similar: Emotional 17.3%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Hand-drawn 13%, Story Rich 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%

When demons leave your head and fill the whole world, all you can do is close your eyes and go forward. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric and moving adventure of white crow Ankou — one of pain, loneliness, and salvation that no one asked for.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.9%, Psychological 13.2%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Emotional 12%, Hand-drawn 11.9%

At the heart of the action are a twelve-year-old Kenneth and his younger sister Esme, children of the Murphy family, who hit the trail of a mysterious monster following series of entangled events.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Psychological 9.7%

A realistic visual novel based on a true story. As a lawyer trying to save a rock singer from her toxic family, you uncover the suffocating truth of "Codependency." Will you leave, sink into the abyss, or g◼︎ai◻︎n the c#our%ag◼︎e to f◼︎ac◻︎e the p#ai%n? Your choices decide.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Psychological 8.2%

Share thoughts and hot food with your last ever clients, as you wait for the world to end.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.5%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%

The kind Blacksmith is a Visual Horror Novel set in ficticious medieval Italy. In a land ravaged by war and sickness, you take on the roll of the Blacksmith - a lonely man that happens to take in a sick Knight of the invading forces. The Knight's fate is in your hands. To be kind is your choice.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Hand-drawn 20%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Emotional 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%

Ascension is a visual novel following three lost souls as they venture into The Zone - a dangerous and alien world. Follow the abrasive Doctor, the shy Scholar and sardonic Escort on their journey - though none of them will come out unscathed.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.1%, LGBTQ+ 16.6%, Emotional 14%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.1%

You know the feeling of struggling to get out of bed? In A Heavy Morning, you will play as a young girl battling with her own mind. Your only objective? Get out of bed and get to work on time.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%

7 Days in Dystopia is a psychological dystopian game where you experience seven days by playing a series of games, making choices, and facing the consequences of winning and losing in a city where people hide behind masks.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.4%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Psychological 16.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%

A visual novel where your choices matter. Derek has a job, a beloved boyfriend, friends, and… “piranha thoughts.” Everything was perfect until his younger sister Rina returned to town.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, LGBTQ+ 19.9%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Story Rich 11.3%

If an AI were sentient, how would you know if they were malfunctioning, or experiencing a mental health problem? A story-rich game that explores mental health and AI ethics in the form of therapy sessions with a sentient AI.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Emotional 13.5%, Psychological 12.9%, Choices Matter 12.9%, LGBTQ+ 10.8%

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Why similar: Episodic 55.6% ★, Choices Matter 12.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Emotional 9.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 3.9%

A psychological horror story set in the town of Blackthorn; a place that lives in constant fear of a witch. The two main suspects? Levi’s mom and sister! His only lifelines to the outside world. Can they live a peaceful life? Or will they be dragged down by the dying town?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

In a town of exactly 245 residents, every breath is a subtraction. A narrative experience blending Gothic hand-drawn art and natural history puzzles. Waking into a world of "domestic bliss" as thick as a fungal bloom, will you submit to the morbid order, or shatter the balance?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Psychological 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

Horror vs. Heartfelt: You decide, when you play a teen sneaking out to hold a seance for your lost twin sister on the anniversary of her death. Lovingly handmade, this atmospheric short visual novel can be meditative or delightfully chaotic depending on how you play.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Choices Matter 13.1%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Hand-drawn 12.8%

Take control of a therapist in a mysterious, never-ending therapy session. Can you unravel the truth behind your patient's lies, and live to tell the tale? A psychological mystery developed by a psychologist.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15%, Psychological 13.6%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Emotional 10.7%

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Why similar: Episodic 55.7% ★, Choices Matter 17.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6%, Atmospheric 4%