Games like Class of 09: The Re-Up

Interactive sitcom with branching narratives and dark humor. Features a socially realistic protagonist and a late 2000s aesthetic.

97% positive from 4,172 · 2023 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $5.24 (2025-12-18)

Visual Novel Female ProtagonistComedyDark HumorAnime Choose Your Own Adventure

Six games like Class of 09: The Re-Up

NUKITASHI 2

98% positive from 2,594 reviews2024Deck Unsupported

This is a Japanese visual novel featuring a parallel world transfer story. It focuses on character interactions and narrative progression with full voice acting.

What players likedPlayers praise NUKITASHI 2 as a unique, expanded sequel that maintains its comedic, dynamic story and vibrant characters.

Both are tagged Dark Humor, Choose Your Own Adventure and Visual Novel.

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NUKITASHI

95% positive from 3,634 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

This is a Japanese visual novel with a story-driven narrative and character interactions. It focuses on a brother and sister uncovering secrets on an island.

What players likedPlayers praise "NUKITASHI" as an extremely good visual novel with amazing characters, hilarious jokes, and an absurd story, despite its eroge name.

The catchThe Steam release cuts most of the game and needs a third-party patch to be whole.

Both are tagged Dark Humor, Comedy and Visual Novel.

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Kraken Academy!!

90% positive from 1,051 reviews202123% finish itDeck Verified

A time-looping adventure game where you solve mysteries and join school clubs. Explore campus, learn routines, and save the world with a Kraken.

What players likedPlayers praise this compact, funny, and heartfelt time-loop adventure for its great writing and character interactions.

The catchThe time loop barely changes anything and play is repetitive fetch quests and QTEs.

Both are tagged Dark Humor, Comedy and Casual.

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Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

88% positive from 3,408 reviews201210% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a 2D point-and-click adventure game with a unique hand-drawn art style. Players solve puzzles and interact with bizarre characters in a darkly humorous story about a troubled girl.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming story, clever puzzles, and goofy humor, often comparing it to "Deponia."

The catchA long standing shaman bug can softlock progress, and it has never been patched.

Both are tagged Dark Humor, Comedy and Indie.

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Trover Saves the Universe

91% positive from 3,211 reviews201910% finish itDeck Unsupported

A VR comedy adventure with combat, platforming, and puzzles where you control a character's movement while they comment on the action. It features a bizarre story and morally questionable choices.

What players likedPlayers praise its Rick and Morty-esque humor and immersive VR platforming, with just the right amount of hidden items.

The catchThe crude Rick and Morty humour carries the whole game, and the gameplay is thin.

Both are tagged Dark Humor, Comedy and Indie.

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TYRONE vs COPS

94% positive from 2,701 reviews20223% finish itDeck Playable

This is a roguelike shooter where players loot weapons from cops to progress. It features a power-up mechanic based on past kills and a gritty, confrontational tone.

What players likedPlayers praise "TYRONE vs COPS" as a life-changing game with deep storytelling, superior to titles like GTA and Red Dead Redemption.

The catchBuggy and janky throughout, with clunky controls and braindead enemy AI.

Both are tagged Dark Humor and Indie.

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More about Class of 09: The Re-Up

What players liked

Players say it's a well-made, tighter continuation of the first game, praised for its humor and characterization.

The catch

It plays as a step down from the first game with fewer choices and endings.

Reviews: 97% positive from 4,172
Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $5.24 (2025-12-18)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 4,172 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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