Games like Knell of St. Godhrkar

93% positive from 1,563 reviewsReleased 2021

What it is

A narrative adventure game where players observe and influence characters' lives in a dreamlike world, facing inevitable death. It features parallel stories from seven perspectives and vibrant CGs.

The catch

The English translation is rough and littered with spelling mistakes.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 1,563 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Knell of St. Godhrkar

Lucid9: Inciting Incident

90% positive from 1,041 reviews201620% finish itDeck Playable

This is a mystery visual novel where player choices impact the narrative. It features a branching story with a dark, suspenseful feel.

What players likedPlayers praise Lucid9 as a beautifully written visual novel with detailed characters and an engaging story, comparable to other top-tier VNs.

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Story Rich and Free to Play.

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Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

94% positive from 1,367 reviews202127% finish itDeck Verified

This is a tactics-RPG visual novel with active combat and chain attacks. It features a story of forgotten identity and defending loved ones.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging visual novel storytelling and tactical RPG combat, often comparing its worldbuilding to the Trails series.

The catchA serious war story keeps stalling for hours of harem slice-of-life filler.

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Story Rich and Strategy.

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The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2

96% positive from 2,032 reviews2020

Narrative text RPG where players make choices to alter a predetermined destiny in a medieval world. The core loop involves reading journal entries and making decisions that shape the protagonist's skills and plot.

What players likedPlayers praise the impactful choices and branching narrative, reminiscent of classic choose-your-own-adventure games.

The catchStat and energy checks often block the choice your character would obviously make.

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

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GNOSIA

94% positive from 4,935 reviews202235% finish itDeck Playable

Sci-fi social deduction RPG with a core loop of discussion, deduction, and voting to identify hidden enemies. Players repeat loops to uncover a narrative and improve abilities in a tense, strategic experience.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique single-player social deduction game for its engaging story, memorable characters, and replayable "Werewolf" or "Among Us" style gameplay.

The catchAI crewmates accuse you illogically during deduction votes

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Story Rich and RPG.

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Trials of Innocence

92% positive from 1,710 reviews202592% finish itDeck Playable

Courtroom detective game with evidence-based trials and witness interrogation. Features unique locations and a deep narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise "Trials of Innocence" as a smartly written visual novel detective game, similar to Ace Attorney, with a great storyline and memorable characters.

The catchThe English translation is rough and awkward, which makes following the trials harder.

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Story Rich and RPG.

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Angels with Scaly Wings

96% positive from 1,526 reviews201732% finish it

A visual novel with a branching narrative where players make impactful choices to uncover a conspiracy in a dragon world, featuring romance. The core loop involves dialogue, investigation, and time management with multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise this visual novel as an unexpected gem with a great story, charming characters, and diverse routes.

The catchWriting lets it down, with flat dialogue and long exposition dumps in place of story.

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Story Rich and RPG.

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