Games like you're just imagining it on Steam
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Suzerain
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?
Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?
Cooking Companions: Appetizer Edition
Cabbage and the Chompettes want to play hide and seek! Can you find all five of them?
SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams
A spin-off of the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA, Pipe Dreams tells a brand new story, with a new interface, live-action cast and horrors to unravel. Follow the story of Teddy as he tries desperately to break free from the hold of a cursed video game.
Ukraine War Stories
Ukraine War Stories is a set of visual novels about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Set in the early months of the war, it tells the stories of civilians trapped on Russian-occupied territory. All stories are based on real events and eyewitness accounts.
Rising Angels: Reborn
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...
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
Six Days of Snow
In a small inn located in the snowy Japanese mountains, an unlikely relationship blossoms between a once-popular poet and the daughter of the inn's proprietress.
Little Witch in the Woods
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
U-ena -Far fireworks-
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.
Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)
The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.
The Crown of Leaves
Roui, a resilient city dandy, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure and must return to his homeland Latori.
ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE
Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.
Man I Just Wanna Go Home
Man I Just Wanna Go Home is an "MSPaint-noir" visual novel with 13 endings, a unique visual style and a killer 80s inspired soundtrack. The story revolves around a delivery person stranded in an unfamiliar part of the city under the devastating rain. All he wants is to get home. Help him!
Shanghai Summer
Shanghai Summer is an adventure game set in the millennium. Our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of "anomalies" over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past finally seem to converge. Will he be able to "fix" it for good?
TAISHO x ALICE epilogue
This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!
VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO
Baleado até a morte, você é um defunto mecânico se lembrando de como morreu, e das vidas torturadas que agora ficam para trás. Uma aventura em prosa para 20 minutos de pavor existencial no presente pós-singularidade.
Misty Judgment
This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.
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.
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.
last seen online
Look through someone else’s computer. Inspired by early “escape room” flash games.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
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!
BAD END THEATER
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
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 1,183 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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5,359
332
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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 990 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
990
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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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8,658
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258
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4. 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 156 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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1,063
200
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players
5. 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. With 109 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. 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 #6 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
9.3
3,802
129
76
players
7. Growing Up
Similarity 48% 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? Growing Up is a life sim, story rich and choices matter game developed by Vile Monarch and published by Vile Monarch and Spiral Up Games. Released on October 13th 2021 has received 3,279 reviews of which 2,879 were positive and 400 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 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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400
70
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8. Everafter Falls
Similarity 41% Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore the peace in an all-new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a helpful pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to delve into! Everafter Falls is a simulation, farming sim and story rich game developed by SquareHusky and published by Akupara Games. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 437 reviews of which 384 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 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. 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 #9 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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10. Little Witch in the Woods
Similarity 40% Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch. Little Witch in the Woods is a early access, cute and simulation game developed and published by SUNNY SIDE UP. Released on May 16th 2022 has received 8,142 reviews of which 7,251 were positive and 891 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 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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0.16€
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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0.66€
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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19.99€
0.52€
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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24.99€
0.65€
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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19.50€
0.63€
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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0.62€
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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9.99€
0.38€
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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2,037
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14.79€
0.45€
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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0.47€
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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19.50€
0.63€
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 156 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. 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 #3 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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4. Fujiwara Bittersweet
Similarity 45% 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 #4 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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5. last seen online
Similarity 40% Look through someone else’s computer. Inspired by early “escape room” flash games. last seen online is a puzzle, horror and simulation game developed and published by Sochin Studio. Released on March 14th 2024 has received 1,644 reviews of which 1,617 were positive and 27 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. 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 #6 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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players
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. Major\Minor
Similarity 48% 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! Major\Minor is a visual novel, indie and adventure game developed and published by Klace. Released on October 11th 2016 has received 581 reviews of which 443 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 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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