Games like The Architect of Nowhere
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Young wizard stumbles on an ancient power and becomes a hunted man. A Visual Novel with rpg elements.
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$11.99CARAVAN in the MAJIN WORLD
5 days ago · PubMangaS
Both: Fantasy · Hand-drawn · Turn-Based Combat
You trading goods to fund adventure. Knowing when and where to trade is the true thrill of caravan life. As journey unfolds caravan caught in a conflict between the Majin and humans. NPCs self-talk their concerns through manga-style speech bubbles. Immerse yourself in a real life fantasy.
RPGJRPGComic BookStory RichFantasyDungeon Crawler2DHand-drawnTurn-Based CombatMinimalist
-10%$8.99Black Lotus
7 days ago · VNhub
Both: Visual Novel
Transported into a dark fantasy novel, Lin Tangtang must navigate dangerous missions, tangled relationships, and fate-changing choices. Win the trust of the enigmatic Shen Run, uncover hidden secrets, and shape your own ending in this choice-driven visual novel.
AdventureVisual NovelOtomeRomanceFemale ProtagonistDark FantasyPsychologicalSingleplayerAnimeDating Sim
-10%$10.79Witch Please!
3 days ago · Steamy Buns Games
Both: Visual Novel · Fantasy
Help Petra navigate her new life as Head Witch of Fenloft Academy! Juggle classes, train skills, make friends, and solve mysteries in this charming choose-your-own-adventure-style visual novel.
Early AccessStrategyAdventureVisual NovelChoose Your Own AdventureCuteFunnyFantasyFemale ProtagonistRPG
$39.99창세기전 외전: 서풍의 광시곡 리마스터
2 days ago · Nine Circles Corporation
Both: Turn-Based Combat
28 years later, Cyrano’s tragic journey of revenge begins anew. The War of Genesis: The Rhapsody of Zephyr returns in a remastered edition with HD 16:9 widescreen, full voice acting, and quality-of-life improvements. Rediscover an epic tale of tragedy and destiny.
RPGJRPGStrategy RPGTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based CombatText-Based2D1990'sPixel GraphicsEmotional
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3 days ago · Stardust Factory Studio
Both: Visual Novel
Act in your own words to uncover the truth behind a broken oath. In this challenging high-fantasy Role Living Game, AI plays the GM and every character while fixed rules determine success and failure. Choose one companion, then investigate, negotiate, and fight your way to the story's end.
CRPGRPGExplorationArtificial IntelligenceImmersive SimInteractive FictionVisual NovelText-BasedMultiple EndingsEarly Access
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2 days ago · Cipi Games
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$9.99Fell & Sell
Aug 26 · Art Games Studio S.A.
Both: Fantasy
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Both: Visual Novel
An overworked office lady discovers a sludge girl abandoned in a box and takes her home. A poisonous and fluffy romance begins. Will your relationship be healthy? Disastrous? Completely tepid? The choice is up to you in the only visual novel to prominently feature a literal dead dove.
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$3.77La mansión de Campanillas
3 days ago · Lacinia Estudio
Both: Visual Novel
Campanillas, 1963. A stranger leaves you a ruined house and a district hiding its disappearances. You don't solve a crime: you learn to read a place. Weigh every account —Trust, Doubt, Dismiss. Andalusian rural horror.
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3 days ago · Elliott Faucheux
Both: Fantasy
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