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Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? Ho Yu-Chen received his friend Wan Zi-Jin's invitation, and set on to leave the familiar Taiwan to start a new life with Wan's daughter, Wan Yu-Qing, as an accountant, in Indonesia. Yet with the addition of the mysterious girl, Cocoa, what kinds of events shall turn out to be?

Similarity 60%
Price 9.75€
Rating 6.8
Release 02 Dec 2015
祈風 Inorikaze Inorikaze is a Touhou doujin game focus with the theme of pursuing the faith and bond. The main story is about Moriya family when they left Suwa and moved into Gensokyo, the Fantasy Village, and overcome the war between them and Tengus.

Similarity 60%
Price 8.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Feb 2019
True Love ~Confide to the Maple~ Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.

Similarity 60%
Price 10.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 05 Oct 2016
Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons During your first year of university, immense magical powers are forced onto you, thus revealing the supernatural world hidden within ours. But you must learn to control your powers with the help of a partner or risk destroying everything around you. Will your new fate be one of tragedy or serendipity?

Similarity 59%
Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 11 Feb 2016
Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro A short love story with a twist: the love of your life is 50% human, and 50% grasshopper.

Similarity 59%
Price -70% 0.91€
Rating 7.2
Release 02 Mar 2018
The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns A short lesbian / yuri visual novel set in England. Our heroine, Toma Andrews, meets a ghost girl wearing an old-fashioned nightgown in a graveyard who calls herself Emmeline. Just who is she, and how did she die?

Similarity 59%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 05 Jan 2016
A Light in the Dark ──We cannot choose in this unfair world.The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...The fierce girl struggling for survival...Two people in totally opposite positions in life.In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?

Similarity 59%
Price 14.79€
Rating 8.9
Release 15 Jun 2018
The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录 Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.

Similarity 59%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 09 Mar 2017
A Detective's Novel On a cold November night in a desolate estate deep in the mountains an innocent life has prematurely perished and its up to the player to find out who did it.

Similarity 59%
Price -79% 0.43€
Rating 6.6
Release 28 Jul 2016
Tiny Snow On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is.

Similarity 59%
Price 3.29€
Rating 9.1
Release 27 Feb 2019
SnowNight This is a small, warm story that happened in the winter. Two people who met by chance, because of each other's existence, and then felt more past that had not been deliberately remembered - After telling the story, I finally ushered in the day when the first snow fell.

Similarity 59%
Price -10% 1.43€
Rating 8.6
Release 14 Dec 2018
Sakura Fantasy The new visual novel from the makers of Sakura Spirit and Sakura Angels. Sakura Fantasy Chapter 1 is an exciting visual novel fantasy adventure where you decide the development of the story by the choices you make. It is the tale of an aspiring female protagonist who wishes to aim to become a knight.

Similarity 59%
Price 9.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 29 May 2015
We Know the Devil WE KNOW THE DEVIL is a visual novel about teens reluctantly fighting the devil at summer camp. Follow meangirl Neptune, tomboy Jupiter, and shy shy Venus as they get to know each other--but one always gets left out.

Similarity 59%
Price 5.69€
Rating 8.9
Release 15 Feb 2016
Farnham Fables When Naigye and her niece Cally visit the castle, a surprise encounter with King Farnham leads to a short story about his three sons visiting a village of native lizard people.

Similarity 59%
Price -61% 0.39€
Rating 6.6
Release 20 Jun 2016
If Found... If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Similarity 58%
Price -96% 0.53€
Rating 8.6
Release 19 May 2020
The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne An interactive story about a painfully introverted college student who must find a way to make some oatmeal in the communal kitchen of her dorm. One simple task, can you help her complete it?

Similarity 58%
Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 18 Apr 2016
Aozora Meikyuu Aozora Meikyuu is a short Romance Visual Novel with focus on a cute girl.

Similarity 58%
Price -83% 0.86€
Rating 7.4
Release 27 Jan 2016
Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".

Similarity 58%
Price 7.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 13 Sep 2017
The Pirate's Fate Embark on a swashbuckling adventure in The Pirate's Fate, a visual novel experience with a unique twist: the story, the crew, and who you are transform based on your choices. Seek treasure, find love, and choose your fate.

Similarity 58%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 27 Mar 2018
Moe Jigsaw "Moe Jigsaw" is the definitive version of the digital jigsaw puzzle that collects only "Moe & Kawaii" illustrations, that is one of the Japanese cultures.

Similarity 58%
Price 3.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 23 Mar 2018
Banter Schooldays!!三〇一室无一人 Banter Schooldays!! is a visual novel legal drama adventure game developed by the independent  team Lingtan Studio.

Similarity 58%
Price 3.29€
Rating 8.5
Release 22 Nov 2019
The Rainy Port Keelung 雨港基隆 The story will develop into the year of 1947, where the players would face one of the most traumatic historical events in the history of Taiwan.Sorry,now there are only English interface, English subtitles are still being processed,we hope to complete as soon as possible.

Similarity 58%
Price 24.50€
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Mar 2015
Journal Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams.

Similarity 57%
Price 9.75€
Rating 7.3
Release 17 Feb 2014
Oblivious Garden ~Carmina Burana This is a sumptuous palace built for the seven princesses. It is a "birdcage" glorified with the name "garden"… Irell Reis was once a famous general leading thousands of soldiers. However, the defeat three years ago cost him everything. Now, he is summoned by the Emperor of Celantu again...

Similarity 57%
Price 14.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 12 Dec 2014

Most played games like The Miskatonic on Steam

Take a look at the top games like The Miskatonic that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.

1. Nya Nya Nya Girls (ʻʻʻ)_(=^・ω・^=)_(ʻʻʻ)

Similarity 47% The game is a classic puzzle with three levels of difficulty. Nya Nya Nya Girls (ʻʻʻ)_(=^・ω・^=)_(ʻʻʻ) is a indie game developed and published by Zloy Krot Studio. Released on December 08th 2018 has received 559 reviews of which 460 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like The Miskatonic, thanks to its 1,284 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. XBPlay

Similarity 51% Stream One and Series S/X consoles in 1080p XBPlay is a adventure, indie and casual game developed and published by Studio08 Development. Released on November 30th 2023 has received 436 reviews of which 352 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 172 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like The Miskatonic based on player count.
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3. Raging Loop

Similarity 49% The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? Raging Loop is a visual novel, adventure and indie game developed and published by KEMCO. Released on August 23rd 2017 has received 7,772 reviews of which 7,473 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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4. The Song of Saya

Similarity 48% Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen. The Song of Saya is a visual novel, psychological horror and gore game developed by Nitroplus and published by Kagura Games (Chinese Localization) and JAST. Released on August 12th 2019 has received 7,136 reviews of which 6,487 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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5. StrikeForce Kitty

Similarity 44% Comedic puzzle-adventure with strong RPG influences. Take away costumes from the foxes, create the most mad combinations of clothes, explore the world, find secrets and save the princess from the clutches of the cunning king! StrikeForce Kitty is a indie, adventure and casual game developed and published by Creepy Brothers. Released on February 20th 2018 has received 956 reviews of which 852 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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6. Dialtown: Phone Dating Sim

Similarity 44% If you've ever wanted to romantically pursue a phone, then hot DARN, do I have just the game for you. Dialtown: Phone Dating Sim is a indie, casual and dating sim game developed and published by DirectDoggo. Released on February 14th 2022 has received 1,954 reviews of which 1,940 were positive and 14 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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7. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.8 Matsuribayashi

Similarity 47% 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.8 Matsuribayashi is a adventure, visual novel and psychological horror game developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer. Released on May 14th 2020 has received 593 reviews of which 562 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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8. I'm on Observation Duty 2

Similarity 44% Your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies in the monitored rooms. Anomalies range from furniture movement to otherworldly intruders. When you spot an anomaly you have to file a report to fix it. You will need sharp eyes and good memory to survive the entire night. I'm on Observation Duty 2 is a indie and strategy game developed and published by Notovia. Released on March 23rd 2020 has received 463 reviews of which 424 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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9. NEKOPARA Extra

Similarity 46% About half a year before the opening of the patisserie, La Soleil where the catgirls work with Kashou. Back when Chocola and Vanilla were still kittens when they first arrived at the Minaduki household and before they opened up to the other catgirls. NEKOPARA Extra is a anime, cute and visual novel game developed by NEKO WORKs and published by Sekai Project. Released on July 26th 2018 has received 3,844 reviews of which 3,740 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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10. Tiny Snow

Similarity 59% On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is. Tiny Snow is a visual novel, indie and casual game developed by #workshop and published by NVLMaker. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 4,122 reviews of which 3,889 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like The Miskatonic.
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Best deals on games like The Miskatonic on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like The Miskatonic 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 The Miskatonic.

1. Hiveswap Friendsim

Similarity 48% You’ve crash landed on a dangerous alien planet with no food, medicine, or prospects, but you do know one thing—you are absolutely desperate for friendship. Hiveswap Friendsim is a visual novel, indie and simulation game developed by What Pumpkin Games and Inc. and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on April 13th 2018 has received 1,355 reviews of which 1,253 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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-99% 12.79€ 0.16€

2. Spin Rush

Similarity 44% Spin Rush is 2D arcade game, where you have to collect dots and match colors. Spin Rush is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on September 16th 2016 has received 583 reviews of which 442 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like The Miskatonic.
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3. ShipLord

Similarity 45% ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl. ShipLord is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 02nd 2015 has received 831 reviews of which 519 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like The Miskatonic.
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4. Eliza

Similarity 44% Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future. Eliza is a female protagonist, visual novel and emotional game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 12th 2019 has received 1,673 reviews of which 1,518 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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5. Pesterquest

Similarity 46% Embark on a quest of epic importance in Pesterquest, a grimsical episodic visual novel adventure set in the darkly funny Homestuck / Hiveswap universe, created by American author and artist Andrew Hussie. Pesterquest is a indie, adventure and rpg game developed by What Pumpkin Games and Inc. and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on September 04th 2019 has received 1,438 reviews of which 1,294 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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-98% 11.79€ 0.29€

6. The Blind Prophet

Similarity 48% A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil. The Blind Prophet is a adventure, indie and casual game developed by Ars Goetia and published by Ars Goetia, Plug In Digital, Maple Whispering Limited and Dear Villagers. Released on February 05th 2020 has received 448 reviews of which 392 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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7. Upside Down

Similarity 48% Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer. Upside Down is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on February 14th 2017 has received 695 reviews of which 572 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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8. Close to the Sun

Similarity 46% Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE! Close to the Sun is a adventure, indie and steampunk game developed by Storm in a Teacup and published by Wired Productions. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 1,161 reviews of which 858 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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9. GNOG

Similarity 44% GNOG is a tactile 3D puzzle game about exploring whimsical monster heads and the secret worlds inside them. Filled with eye-catching designs, lively interactions, and a rich, reactive soundtrack, the hand-crafted heads come to life as you grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with each charming contraption. GNOG is a indie, casual and adventure game developed and published by KO_OP. Released on July 17th 2018 has received 1,009 reviews of which 929 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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10. StrikeForce Kitty

Similarity 44% Comedic puzzle-adventure with strong RPG influences. Take away costumes from the foxes, create the most mad combinations of clothes, explore the world, find secrets and save the princess from the clutches of the cunning king! StrikeForce Kitty is a indie, adventure and casual game developed and published by Creepy Brothers. Released on February 20th 2018 has received 956 reviews of which 852 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like The Miskatonic.
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Free games like The Miskatonic on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like The Miskatonic 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 The Miskatonic.

1. Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons

Similarity 59% During your first year of university, immense magical powers are forced onto you, thus revealing the supernatural world hidden within ours. But you must learn to control your powers with the help of a partner or risk destroying everything around you. Will your new fate be one of tragedy or serendipity? Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons is a visual novel, otome and female protagonist game developed and published by Aeon Dream Studios. Released on February 11th 2016 has received 396 reviews of which 325 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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2. XOXO Droplets

Similarity 49% An otome dating sim about a humorously jerky young lady and her mission to woo one of multiple uniquely, but equally, obnoxious guys. XOXO Droplets is a dating sim, visual novel and simulation game developed and published by GB Patch Games. Released on August 31st 2017 has received 332 reviews of which 250 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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3. The Call of Karen

Similarity 44% The Call of Karen is a PC simulation comedy game about a 1950s suburban housewife whose home is being invaded by Cthulhu. Keep up appearances in the face of an unhappy marriage, ungrateful child, and eldritch madness! The Call of Karen is a free to play, simulation and indie game developed and published by Trumbus. Released on July 16th 2020 has received 1,207 reviews of which 956 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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4. CUPID - A free to play Visual Novel

Similarity 48% "Love is both poison and cure, both knife and remedy." Set in 18th Century France, this is a gothic romance tale about loss, revenge and the different faces of love. CUPID - A free to play Visual Novel is a free to play and visual novel game developed by Fervent and published by Afterthought Studios. Released on March 04th 2016 has received 1,300 reviews of which 1,128 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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5. Fujiwara Bittersweet

Similarity 43% Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists! Fujiwara Bittersweet is a visual novel, indie and otome game developed and published by MagicBenchVN. Released on January 16th 2021 has received 399 reviews of which 349 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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6. NOeSIS01_诉说谎言记忆物语

Similarity 46% From behind the incidents, there hide the secret of the past. NOeSIS01_诉说谎言记忆物语 is a visual novel, rpg and mystery game developed by Classic Chocolat and published by Hikare 个人汉化. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 1,414 reviews of which 1,383 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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7. Allumette

Similarity 43% Allumette tells a story about love, sacrifice and a deep bond between a young girl and her mother. Allumette is a indie, casual and vr game developed and published by Penrose Studios. Released on October 13th 2016 has received 607 reviews of which 570 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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8. //TODO: today

Similarity 49% A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences! //TODO: today is a free to play, lgbtq+ and indie game developed and published by Boys Laugh +. Released on April 10th 2021 has received 421 reviews of which 390 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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9. Love Thyself - A Horatio Story

Similarity 54% In a society where everyone is a clone of the Emperor, can you survive long enough to find out who you truly are? Try out the brand new visual novel set in the Endless Universe! Love Thyself - A Horatio Story is a visual novel, casual and indie game developed by AMPLITUDE Studios and published by SEGA. Released on April 01st 2019 has received 622 reviews of which 570 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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10. Who Is Mike - A Visual Novel

Similarity 56% You wake up with an aching head and the world out of focus. In front of you is a man accusing you of being “fake”. He looks exactly like you, down to the last scar and pimple, has the same memories, the same voice and the same personality. But who is lying and who is telling the truth? Who is fake and who is real? Who Is Mike - A Visual Novel is a visual novel, indie and casual game developed by Fervent and published by Afterthought Studios. Released on September 29th 2015 has received 461 reviews of which 419 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like The Miskatonic.
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