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Durka Simulator

A humorous visual novel about saving a universe with friends and a truth stone. Features custom characters and Steam Workshop support.

94% positive from 1,691 · 2023 · 1% finish it · Free

ConversationSingleplayerFree to PlayVisual NovelIndie2D

Six games like Durka Simulator

Locke(d)
Locke(d)
93% positive from 1,102 reviews202372% finish it

A short, linear visual novel with point-and-click elements, featuring atmospheric mystery and dialogue. It's a ~30-minute reading experience inspired by John Locke.

What players likedPlayers praise its atmospheric, dialogue-driven philosophical horror, akin to a sci-fi visual novel.
The catchChoices change nothing, leaving a short passive read rather than an interactive game.

Both are tagged Conversation, Visual Novel and Free to Play.

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Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly
97% positive from 1,068 reviews2023Deck Verified

A visual novel where you brew drinks to influence fantasy characters' stories in a lo-fi, urban fantasy setting. You mix ingredients and create latte art to change lives.

What players likedPlayers praise its relaxing, well-written story and engaging characters, feeling like a natural extension of the first game.
The catchIt retreads the first game with duller writing and conversations that drag on.

Both are tagged Conversation, Visual Novel and Simulation.

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Subsurface Circular
Subsurface Circular
94% positive from 1,931 reviews201719% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative-driven adventure game where players collect words to solve dialogue puzzles. It features a unique vocabulary inventory and a detective story feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, narrative-heavy sci-fi mystery with well-written dialogue, often compared to a "Thomas Was Alone" sequel.
The catchChoices barely change anything and the ending arrives rushed and abrupt.

Both are tagged Conversation, Visual Novel and Indie.

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Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth
Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth
86% positive from 1,094 reviews20215% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a narrative choice-driven visual novel where players influence a tense blind date through dialogue selection. The game focuses on the awkward social dynamics and psychological maneuvering of a perpetually single man.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, comical story reminiscent of a quirky K-drama, offering an enjoyable and re-playable experience.
The catchBoth leads come across as unlikeable, so the date is uncomfortable rather than charming.

Both are tagged Conversation, Simulation and Indie.

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Crimson Snow (2023)
Crimson Snow (2023)
95% positive from 1,517 reviews20235% finish itDeck Playable

Story-driven horror game. Survive a Christmas night stalker through choices and hiding, with a festive yet terrifying atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise the unique experience of being the object of a girl's intense obsession, a central mechanic unlike other games.
The catchConstant stuttering and frame drops show up even on high end hardware.

Both are tagged Conversation and Indie.

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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
95% positive from 1,274 reviews202437% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring a globe-trotting mystery with fully voiced characters and challenging puzzles. Players explore exotic locations, solve riddles, and uncover conspiracies.

What players likedPlayers praise the beautiful remaster of this classic point-and-click adventure, which looks and feels like their nostalgic memories.
The catchSlow pacing with drawn-out, hard-to-skip animations

Both are tagged Conversation and Indie.

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More about Durka Simulator

Durka Simulator

The catch

English language support was removed in an update, leaving the game Russian only.
Reviews
94% positive from 1,691
Released
2023
Finish it
1% of players
Price
Free
Play
Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 1,691 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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