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Sengoku Rance (2006)
Sengoku Rance (also known as "Rance 7") is the tenth release of the Rance series launched by Alicesoft. The story takes place during the 4th sengoku (warring…
The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence (2015)
A Requiem for Innocence main episode is a prequel to the original "The House in Fata Morgana", comes with several sub episodes that are companions to the game.
Schrödinger's Call (2026)
When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? Schrödinger’s Call is a visual novel that lets you experience the pain and…
Steins;Gate (2009)
Steins;Gate is a Japanese visual novel developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus. It is the second game in the Science Adventure series following Chaos;Head. The game is…
Fate/Stay Night Remastered (2024)
A remastered version of Fate/Stay Night, a fantasy action drama visual novel and TYPE-Moon's first-ever commercial release in 2004. Based on the 2012 release…
Sovereign Tower (2026)
Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this story-rich, Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst…
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth (2016)
The epic story of Utawarerumono comes to an end in Mask of Truth, as the fate of the world will be determined by warring nations. The game features exciting…
Steins;Gate Elite (2016)
A remake of the original Steins;Gate that replaces the artwork from previous releases with repurposed FMV footage from the Steins;Gate anime adaptation.
428: Shibuya Scramble (2008)
A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big…
Wonderful Everyday: Down the Rabbit-Hole (2010)
What will you do when the last sky comes? The story follows a group of Tokyo high school students through a mystery revolving around a prophecy about the end…
Limbus Company (2023)
Limbus Company is a darkly stylish turn-based strategy RPG from Project Moon, set in the same universe as Lobotomy Corporation and Library of Ruina. As the…
Eiyu*Senki - The World Conquest (2012)
Eiyuu Senki: The World Conquest is the English version of the original Eiyuu*Senki console port. It has some scenes removed like the original PS3/PSV port. An…
Muv-Luv Alternative (2006)
"A destiny tossed about, in an insane world--- A flame of life blazing forth, in a dying world--- And now, one more future that is spun--- This is the…
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (2017)
Welcome to a new world of Danganronpa, and prepare yourself for the biggest, most exhilarating episode yet. Set in a “psycho-cool” environment, a new cast of…
FreshWomen (2022)
FreshWomen is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel focusing on the best parts of life. Become a freshman attending Minerva Bay College, romance girls and solve a…
Chaos;Child (2014)
Chaos;Child is the fourth game in the Science Adventure series, set six years after the events of Chaos;Head. It is also described as a "Delusional Science…
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (2021)
This bundle is "The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures" and "The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve" in one package. Play as Ryunosuke Naruhodo, ancestor of Phoenix…
Persona 4 Golden (2020)
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the…
Wednesdays (2025)
"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse…
Needy Streamer Overload (2022)
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel-chan”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval…
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (2023)
Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck,…
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse (2026)
A brand new PARANORMASIGHT tale begins in Ise-Shima, Japan—a region rich in mermaid legends. Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries…
Steins;Gate 0 (2015)
Steins;Gate 0 is a Japanese visual novel. It is the fifth game in the Science Adventure series and the sequel to Steins;Gate. Like Steins;Gate, the game is…
The House in Fata Morgana (2012)
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy,…
AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative (2022)
Newly-appointed Special Agent Mizuki and her AI partner Aiba are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically…
Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi (2016)
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to…
AI: The Somnium Files (2019)
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley (2023)
In The Coffin of Andy and Leyley, you follow the story of Andrew and Ashley, siblings who have been quarantined in their house for months and are slowly…
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair (2012)
The follow up to Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. The main character, Hajime Hinata, a new 'Ultimate' student at Hope's Peak Academy. On their first day,…
Saya no Uta (2003)
A horror visual novel about Fuminori Sakisaka, a medicine student who suffers an accident that leaves his perception of the world distorted: everything and…
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games (2017)
Zero welcomes you to take part in both the Nonary Game and the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition as the award-winning escape-the-room visual novels Nine Hours, Nine…
Neon White (2022)
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (2023)
How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game. Set in Honjo, Tokyo's Sumida…
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc (2010)
In Danganronpa, players dive into a series of class trials and expose the lies and contradictions of their classmates to find out who's behind each grisly…
Pyre (2017)
A party-based RPG/visual novel/sports game hybrid wherein the player, dubbed the Reader for their literacy by the group of scavengers who discovers them, is…
Doki Doki Literature Club! (2017)
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.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (2017)
England, 12th century: Philip the monk becomes Prior of the small abbey of Kingsbridge. At the same time, a boy called Jack is raised by his outlawed mother in…
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (2014)
Defend the innocent and save the day! Courtroom hero Phoenix Wright lays down the law this Winter in the digital release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney…
Robotics;Notes Elite (2014)
Robotics;Notes Elite is a science-fiction visual novel.
Fault Milestone One (2013)
Fault is a Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel about Selphine, a bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guard Ritona.…
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma (2016)
Zero Time Dilemma is the third and final entry in the Zero Escape series. It is a story focused mystery/thriller visual novel with multiple endings that…
2064: Read Only Memories (2014)
In Neo-San Francisco, a vibrant city of low life and high tech, you will witness the world’s first sapient robot learning to grow and live as you become…
Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star (2015)
The loveable birds of Hatoful Boyfriend are back in the remastered holiday-themed sequel Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star! Travel to fantastically styled…
Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For (2016)
In the near future, androids have become the way of the norm. Emotionless husks of metal have become a part of human society, much to the dismay of the boy.…
Learn Japanese to Survive! Katakana War (2017)
Learn the basics of Japanese in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese!
Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Ch.5 Meakashi (2017)
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to…
Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Ch.2 Watanagashi (2015)
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to…
Over the Hills and Far Away (2015)
Over The Hills And Far Away is a heartwarming and emotional visual novel, the first title released by WarGirl Games.
Love at First Sight (2015)
After falling in love at first sight with the shy Sachi Usui, an injury-ridden, single-eyed high school girl, the protagonist tries to win over her lonely and…
Crimson Gray (2017)
John is a young man suffering from severe depression. As he loses his sense of purpose in life, he begins to see the world in unfocused gray. Just when he…
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