Games like outside the door on Steam
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Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro
A short love story with a twist: the love of your life is 50% human, and 50% grasshopper.
CORPSE FACTORY
Discard your sense of morality and enter the world of CORPSE FACTORY. An obscure website allows users to request a death. Victims supposedly receive a photograph of their own corpse before they are killed! With English voice acting by an all-star cast.
Cooking Companions
Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?
If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary-
While If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary- is technically a fan disc for If My Heart Had Wings, it includes six stories - including the prologue and epilogue to the main story - and acts as a sort of sequel to the original.
Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal-
The latest visual novel by Tomo Kataoka, the author of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, has arrived! An empty world with endless rain and only one person. Here there is no hunger, sickness or even death. Just what story does this world's one occupant have?
Tokyo Dark
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
BAD END THEATER
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Corpse Party
A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...
The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Endless Jade Sea -Midori no Umi-
A suspense with a twist, this game is made by Cabbit, sister brand of SkyFish. The special touch of the female screenplay writer has brought this game to a whole new level. A group of youngsters, who suffered from memory loss, got lost in a mansion in the woods. What will their fate be?
CROSS†CHANNEL: Steam Edition
"This is the Gunjo Broadcasting Club. Is there anyone left out there?” CROSS†CHANNEL is now available to the whole world for the first time ever. Eight students relive an eternally looping week as tensions rise. Can they mend their broken friendships, or are they too far gone to salvage...?
Fox Hime Zero
Yan, a student of natural history, encounters a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears while conducting routine scientific research at a remote observation cabin. This might be a "blessing" for the intrepid in the golden age of geographical discovery...
Adventure of a Lifetime
I'm going to get it back! The important treasure that has sunk in the ocean! Set in the southern island World Heritage Site, Ogasawara Islands, a city boy, a runaway girl and a local girl meet in summer, sparking the growth and deepening of love and friendship.
Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas-
This is a story about her and him. This is also a story about meeting and parting. Perhaps it is a very simple story. It may be a very complicated story. A simple FAREWELL ...... And not a grand farewell. If you can feel the joy and sorrow we pour in, it is a great encouragement to us.
Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~
The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!
Fluffy Store
A string of mysterious wind chimes brought three lovely and uninvited kemonomimi girls to this small convenience store. At such a summer night full of surprises and excitement, what lies ahead on their road of adventure?
√Letter - Root Letter -
When a letter is delivered 15 years late - you discover an old pen-friend was involved in a murder, before she disappeared. Travelling to her hometown, you must investigate the murder, using her past letters as clues to uncover the disturbing truth.
NEKO-NIN exHeart
Japan. From time immemorial, there are those who possess superhuman abilities. These beings who looked like a cross between man and beast are called Demi-Humans. They acted as Ninja and served those in power.
Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project
"Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.
Most played games like outside the door on Steam
Take a look at the top games like outside the door that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Similarity 41% Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth? The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is a multiple endings, story rich and adventure game developed by Too Kyo Games and Media.Vision Inc. and published by Aniplex Inc.. Released on April 23rd 2025 has received 5,331 reviews of which 4,752 were positive and 579 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like outside the door, thanks to its 1,657 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
4,752
579
1,657
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2. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Similarity 40% Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game. HoloCure - Save the Fans! is a pixel graphics, bullet hell and anime game developed and published by KayAnimate. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 37,986 reviews of which 37,623 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 645 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like outside the door based on player count.
9.7
37,623
363
645
players
3. Doki Doki Literature Club!
Similarity 49% 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. Doki Doki Literature Club! is a psychological horror, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Team Salvato. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 210,717 reviews of which 203,247 were positive and 7,470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 435 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like outside the door based on player count.
9.5
203,247
7,470
435
players
4. Everlasting Summer
Similarity 44% Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam! Everlasting Summer is a visual novel, story rich and free to play game developed and published by Soviet Games. Released on November 19th 2014 has received 75,514 reviews of which 71,592 were positive and 3,922 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 320 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
9.3
71,592
3,922
320
players
5. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Similarity 50% 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. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a anime, visual novel and mystery game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Abstraction Games and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on February 18th 2016 has received 30,431 reviews of which 29,230 were positive and 1,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 256 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
9.4
29,230
1,201
256
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6. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Similarity 49% Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a anime, detective and visual novel game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Abstraction Games and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on April 18th 2016 has received 26,611 reviews of which 25,613 were positive and 998 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 223 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
9.4
25,613
998
223
players
7. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Similarity 40% 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. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a visual novel, adventure and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 26th 2021 has received 8,158 reviews of which 7,691 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 185 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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7,691
467
185
players
8. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Similarity 46% A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a visual novel, detective and female protagonist game developed and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 25th 2017 has received 19,890 reviews of which 16,665 were positive and 3,225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 155 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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16,665
3,225
155
players
9. NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
Similarity 70% NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer). NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a psychological horror and anime game developed by WSS playground and xemono and published by WSS playground. Released on January 21st 2022 has received 47,205 reviews of which 44,718 were positive and 2,487 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 135 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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44,718
2,487
135
players
10. STEINS;GATE
Similarity 45% 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. STEINS;GATE is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 08th 2016 has received 21,078 reviews of which 20,531 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 125 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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20,531
547
125
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Best deals on games like outside the door on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like outside the door available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like outside the door.
1. The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
Similarity 48% When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive? The Letter - Horror Visual Novel is a visual novel, horror and choices matter game developed and published by Yangyang Mobile. Released on July 24th 2017 has received 1,448 reviews of which 1,249 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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1,249
199
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19.50€
0.77€
2. CORPSE FACTORY
Similarity 59% Discard your sense of morality and enter the world of CORPSE FACTORY. An obscure website allows users to request a death. Victims supposedly receive a photograph of their own corpse before they are killed! With English voice acting by an all-star cast. CORPSE FACTORY is a visual novel, violent and psychological horror game developed and published by RIVER CROW STUDIO. Released on May 31st 2022 has received 777 reviews of which 642 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like outside the door.
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642
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16.99€
0.79€
3. Sword of Asumi
Similarity 43% Take on the role of Asumi, a new warrior for the people of Edo. As Asumi you must root out a rebel from within a prestigious samurai academy. Now the assassin must walk in the light for all to see. Sword of Asumi is a visual novel, anime and female protagonist game developed and published by Dharker Studios. Released on January 08th 2015 has received 375 reviews of which 271 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like outside the door.
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9.75€
0.41€
4. Evan's Remains
Similarity 44% Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home. Evan's Remains is a casual, puzzle-platformer and visual novel game developed by maitan69 and published by Whitethorn Games. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 1,867 reviews of which 1,637 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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1,637
230
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5.69€
0.40€
5. Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~
Similarity 46% The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home! Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~ is a anime, visual novel and adventure game developed by OVERDRIVE and published by MangaGamer. Released on February 21st 2014 has received 3,120 reviews of which 2,695 were positive and 425 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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9.99€
0.79€
6. Beach Bounce
Similarity 41% A slice of life visual novel game in three parts following Tomoyo during his summer visiting a long lost relative. A fun tongue in cheek story with multiple branches, several relationships and various alternate endings for you to enjoy. Beach Bounce is a visual novel and indie game developed and published by Dharker Studios. Released on August 14th 2015 has received 355 reviews of which 238 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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9.75€
0.80€
7. Sakura Angels
Similarity 41% 日本語バージョンダウンロード開始されました。Two girls, blessed with magical powers, are faced with the task of saving the lonely protagonist from the clutches of a mysterious witch and ancient evil, sealed away long ago by his ancestors. What does this sorceress want from our protagonist? Sakura Angels is a anime game developed and published by Winged Cloud. Released on January 16th 2015 has received 2,171 reviews of which 1,810 were positive and 361 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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9.99€
1.00€
8. √Letter - Root Letter -
Similarity 46% When a letter is delivered 15 years late - you discover an old pen-friend was involved in a murder, before she disappeared. Travelling to her hometown, you must investigate the murder, using her past letters as clues to uncover the disturbing truth. √Letter - Root Letter - is a adventure, visual novel and anime game developed and published by DRAGAMI GAMES and LTD.. Released on July 07th 2017 has received 548 reviews of which 435 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
7.5
435
113
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19.99€
1.99€
9. Until Then
Similarity 45% A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late. Until Then is a visual novel, pixel graphics and emotional game developed by Polychroma Games and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 25th 2024 has received 9,868 reviews of which 9,622 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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9,622
246
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19.50€
3.01€
10. NUKITASHI
Similarity 50% Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure. NUKITASHI is a visual novel, anime and casual game developed by Qruppo and published by Shiravune. Released on June 23rd 2023 has received 2,170 reviews of which 2,087 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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83
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24.50€
4.02€
Free games like outside the door on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like outside the door you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like outside the door.
1. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Similarity 40% Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game. HoloCure - Save the Fans! is a pixel graphics, bullet hell and anime game developed and published by KayAnimate. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 37,986 reviews of which 37,623 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 645 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like outside the door.
9.7
37,623
363
645
players
2. Doki Doki Literature Club!
Similarity 49% 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. Doki Doki Literature Club! is a psychological horror, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Team Salvato. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 210,717 reviews of which 203,247 were positive and 7,470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 435, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games like outside the door.
9.5
203,247
7,470
435
players
3. Everlasting Summer
Similarity 44% Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam! Everlasting Summer is a visual novel, story rich and free to play game developed and published by Soviet Games. Released on November 19th 2014 has received 75,514 reviews of which 71,592 were positive and 3,922 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 320, this game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free games like outside the door.
9.3
71,592
3,922
320
players
4. Katawa Shoujo
Similarity 48% Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right. Katawa Shoujo is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by Four Leaf Studios. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 3,806 reviews of which 3,736 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 104 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free games like outside the door.
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3,736
70
104
players
5. vivid/stasis
Similarity 40% Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed. vivid/stasis is a rhythm, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed by Team Vividstasis and published by Hajimeli and SKY HOUR WORKS. Released on March 07th 2023 has received 2,199 reviews of which 2,056 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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2,056
143
34
players
6. Paper Lily - Chapter 1
Similarity 56% Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition. Paper Lily - Chapter 1 is a pixel graphics, psychological horror and story rich game developed and published by Leef 6010. Released on January 26th 2024 has received 6,621 reviews of which 6,562 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
9.6
6,562
59
27
players
7. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Similarity 55% 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 read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi is a visual novel, mystery and anime game developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer. Released on May 15th 2015 has received 5,312 reviews of which 5,114 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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5,114
198
22
players
8. Narcissu 1st & 2nd
Similarity 44% This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home". Narcissu 1st & 2nd is a visual novel, anime and free to play game developed by stage-nana and published by Sekai Project. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 4,881 reviews of which 4,675 were positive and 206 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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4,675
206
11
players
9. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi
Similarity 42% In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi is a casual, relaxing and emotional game developed and published by Sigyaad Team. Released on January 12th 2024 has received 347 reviews of which 330 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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330
17
7
players
10. REFLEXIA Prototype ver.
Similarity 47% REFLEXIA's story starts out as a parody of its genre and ends as a psychological drama. REFLEXIA Prototype ver. is a visual novel, psychological horror and dating sim game developed by MAHOUMAIDEN and published by Nikita Kryukov. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 6,767 reviews of which 6,557 were positive and 210 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
9.4
6,557
210
6
players