Games like you're just imagining it on Steam
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Trials of Innocence
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
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.
My Child Lebensborn Remastered
My Child Lebensborn is a story-driven nurture game based on real events. Play as the adoptive parent of Karin or Klaus, and experience the struggles they go through alongside them. Balance your time and resources wisely, while helping your child cope with the effects of hatred.
Understanding, The Game
'Understanding, the game' it's a suspense/investigation horror indie game inspired in classic horror games! Full Game coming as soon we can! Help us grow the game!
Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in a series of four cracking adventures brought to you by Aardman Animations, the creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, and award-winning Telltale Games.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Kinkoi: Golden Time
Welcome to Noble Private Academy, an institution that cultivates the wealthiest, most well-connected students in all of Japan! At this boarding school, one must be willing to accept all of its refined and dignified teachings or be met with strict opposition!
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.
星空列车与白的旅行
The train you took, piercing the night sky and galloping under the stars, was refreshing-it was really a great value trip. In the solo journey under the refreshing night breeze, I met casual passengers and the loving and loving flight attendants.
Ghost in the pool
A bizarre campus legend, take you into the traditional Japanese black-and-white comic horror story. Witness the familiar scenes and contemplate the terrifying moments.
Wanderstop
From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.
Growing Up
This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become?
Until Then
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.
Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?
Deathless Death
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
Vampires' Melody
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
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[Chilla's Art] The Radio Station | 深夜放送
The Radio Station | 深夜放送 is a Japanese psychological horror game.
Swordbreaker The Game
The Swordbreaker game is interactive fiction with lots of illustrations where you and you alone get to choose the storyline and the ending!
Major\Minor
A highly engaging visual novel, with memorable characters and multiple endings. Traverse worlds, solve a murder mystery -- and partake in political revolution. Inspired by greats such as Steins;Gate, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 4 and Future Diary. An unforgettable science-fiction/fantasy adventure!
Kanna Maze
In an isolated lab beneath the earth, a childhood friend is resurrected. Amidst sealed walls, a spree of killings unfolds. In a godless abyss, parallel worlds entwine like a maze. Where does one find the path to the sole universe of bliss?
妄想症：Deliver Me
Based on the best seller 妄想症Paranoia, the story about Lingluo's college life will bring you to a world unknown. She pursues her music dream without knowing her life is about to be turned upside down. Losing her best friend and her confidence, she plunges into the depth of despair. What will she do?
Room of Depression
"Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk.
Most played games like you're just imagining it on Steam
Take a look at the top games like you're just imagining it that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Similarity 43% Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more. Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy, open world and adventure game developed and published by Sunblink. Released on January 30th 2025 has received 5,691 reviews of which 5,359 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like you're just imagining it, thanks to its 1,129 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
Similarity 42% The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a choices matter, story rich and interactive fiction game developed and published by Skybound Games. Released on October 29th 2020 has received 31,041 reviews of which 29,969 were positive and 1,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 677 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like you're just imagining it based on player count.
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1,072
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3. Suzerain
Similarity 41% Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead? Suzerain is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and political sim game developed and published by Torpor Games. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 9,266 reviews of which 8,658 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 258 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like you're just imagining it based on player count.
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4. Yog-Sothoth’s Yard
Similarity 42% Manage a hotel and hire employees including Death, a dragon, a Demon-Slayer, and a bioroid maid. Build your wealth through various means and refine your strategies based on the predictions of Oracles. Your choices will determine which employees become enamored with you. Yog-Sothoth’s Yard is a simulation, dating sim and rpg game developed and published by Bone Nail. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 11,705 reviews of which 11,065 were positive and 640 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 226 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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5. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Similarity 46% Trek across ancient China in a dark, boundary-pushing visual novel inspired by traditional Chinese art with modern animation. Escort four girls to the prosperous city of Luoyang in a branching narrative with themes of revenge, cannibalism, involuntary servitude, and more on a redemptive journey. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a visual novel, historical and multiple endings game developed by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and published by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and 2P Games. Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 52,780 reviews of which 50,859 were positive and 1,921 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 181 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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6. Life Makeover
Similarity 47% Explore Life Makeover: Unleash your style, dye outfits, and design freely. Dive into unlimited dress-up, build your dream home - all for free. Life Makeover is a female protagonist, simulation and casual game developed and published by Archosaur Games. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,263 reviews of which 1,063 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Similarity 52% Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel". The NOexistenceN of you AND me is a visual novel, psychological horror and multiple endings game developed by Fontainebleau and published by Nino Games. Released on December 15th 2024 has received 6,585 reviews of which 6,180 were positive and 405 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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8. Until Then
Similarity 48% 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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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9. ATRI -My Dear Moments-
Similarity 43% "As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl... ATRI -My Dear Moments- is a visual novel, anime and story rich game developed by Frontwing and 枕 and published by ANIPLEX.EXE. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 20,882 reviews of which 20,584 were positive and 298 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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10. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Similarity 44% Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is a choices matter, life sim and deckbuilding game developed by Northway Games and published by Finji. Released on August 25th 2022 has received 3,931 reviews of which 3,802 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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Best deals on games like you're just imagining it on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like you're just imagining it 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 you're just imagining it.
1. Hiveswap Friendsim
Similarity 45% 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 you're just imagining it.
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2. Killer Frequency
Similarity 46% Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Killer Frequency is a adventure, horror and puzzle game developed and published by Team17. Released on June 01st 2023 has received 4,458 reviews of which 4,185 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like you're just imagining it.
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3. Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
Similarity 43% Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a narrative experience set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. It presents the struggle for power between two vampiric factions - the Camarilla and the Anarchs - bathed in the night lights of the Big Apple. Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a visual novel, indie and vampire game developed by Draw Distance and published by Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2019 has received 2,879 reviews of which 2,124 were positive and 755 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like you're just imagining it.
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4. Tails Noir
Similarity 41% Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation. Tails Noir is a detective, pixel graphics and visual novel game developed by Eggnut and published by Raw Fury. Released on June 08th 2021 has received 3,093 reviews of which 2,072 were positive and 1,021 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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5. Beacon Pines
Similarity 41% Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! Beacon Pines is a visual novel, story rich and emotional game developed by Hiding Spot and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on September 22nd 2022 has received 3,495 reviews of which 3,417 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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6. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Similarity 49% A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a choices matter, story rich and rpg game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 8,619 reviews of which 7,790 were positive and 829 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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7. Omen Exitio: Plague
Similarity 44% Investigate a paranormal disease that threatens to eradicate humanity in this unsettling Lovecraftian adventure, inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s. Your choices will determine the story, your character’s destiny… and the future of humanity. Omen Exitio: Plague is a lovecraftian, indie and interactive fiction game developed by Tiny Bull Studios and published by Tiny Bull Studios and 2P Games. Released on March 05th 2018 has received 597 reviews of which 512 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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8. Neo Cab
Similarity 46% A visual novel about emotional survival in an automated world. Play as Lina, the last human cab driver. It’s your first night driving the lonely streets of Los Ojos, and your best friend has just disappeared. Stay on the road. Stay on the search. Stay human. Neo Cab is a visual novel, cyberpunk and interactive fiction game developed by Chance Agency and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on October 03rd 2019 has received 2,511 reviews of which 2,037 were positive and 474 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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9. Night Call
Similarity 41% Friend. Confidant. Therapist. Voyeur. As a cab driver working the Paris night shift, you are many things to different people. Your gift is getting people to talk; and in order to catch the serial killer who left you for dead, that’s exactly what you’ll need to do. Night Call is a indie, simulation and noir game developed by Monkey Moon and BlackMuffin and published by Raw Fury. Released on July 17th 2019 has received 678 reviews of which 508 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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10. Beacon Pines
Similarity 41% Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! Beacon Pines is a game developed and published by . Released on September 22nd 2022 has received 3,495 reviews of which 3,417 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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Free games like you're just imagining it on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like you're just imagining it 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 you're just imagining it.
1. Life Makeover
Similarity 47% Explore Life Makeover: Unleash your style, dye outfits, and design freely. Dive into unlimited dress-up, build your dream home - all for free. Life Makeover is a female protagonist, simulation and casual game developed and published by Archosaur Games. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,263 reviews of which 1,063 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 130 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like you're just imagining it.
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2. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
Similarity 46% Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a visual novel, dating sim and horror game developed and published by TERNOX. Released on November 27th 2024 has received 1,232 reviews of which 1,197 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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3. Deathless Death
Similarity 48% In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment. Deathless Death is a visual novel, interactive fiction and cinematic game developed by Dream Delivery Center and published by GCORES PUBLISHING. Released on November 13th 2024 has received 654 reviews of which 492 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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4. Trapped with Jester
Similarity 45% An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong? Trapped with Jester is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and interactive fiction game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,264 reviews of which 1,196 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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5. A Taste of the Past
Similarity 61% What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope. A Taste of the Past is a adventure, interactive fiction and visual novel game developed and published by Sondering Studio. Released on March 11th 2022 has received 1,699 reviews of which 1,662 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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6. Knell of St. Godhrkar
Similarity 40% In this game, you can watch as 7 protagonists come to a crossroad, facing their own destiny. You will witness their own choices and the blood-splattering consequence they have on one another. There is no way out except to plunge them into the abyss... Knell of St. Godhrkar is a adventure, rpg and visual novel game developed by 二律背反 and published by 旅人计划. Released on December 04th 2021 has received 1,370 reviews of which 1,284 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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7. My Therapy
Similarity 47% A visual novel about cute melancholic girls! My Therapy is a casual, visual novel and simulation game developed and published by Suvorov Mikhail. Released on August 11th 2022 has received 324 reviews of which 311 were positive and 13 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 you're just imagining it.
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8. U-ena -Far fireworks-
Similarity 40% The story is set in nondescript rural junior high scool. Tomoki belong to a club that mix literatureclub and tea ceremony club. That called "Kotonoha Circle." It was the night he saw Far fireworks. He meets soaked girl in the center of lake. U-ena -Far fireworks- is a visual novel, dating sim and free to play game developed and published by HemiolaStudio. Released on May 08th 2022 has received 744 reviews of which 694 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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9. Rising Angels: Reborn
Similarity 40% Despite determination and skill, Natalie Puccile, a Special Investigations and Tactics officer, has spent her career watching over a listening post in the middle of deep space. After the orders that she has always dreamed of arrive, she finds herself in charge of a small destroyer and tasked with discovering the fate of a missing... Rising Angels: Reborn is a free to play, visual novel and anime game developed by IDHAS Studios and published by Sekai Project. Released on September 12th 2014 has received 587 reviews of which 475 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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10. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
Similarity 40% A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2 is a interactive fiction, choose your own adventure and diplomacy game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on December 01st 2020 has received 2,027 reviews of which 1,954 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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