Games like Once in Yaissor

88% positive from 1,687 reviewsReleased 20168% finish it

What it is

This is a narrative-driven adventure game with a satirical, humorous tone exploring modern societal themes. Its core loop involves experiencing a complex plot with well-developed characters.

What players liked

Players praise it as the pinnacle of gaming, with nothing else comparable.

The catch

The game is Russian only despite the English store page, with no translation option.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,687 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Once in Yaissor

DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION

84% positive from 3,628 reviews20184% finish it

This is a survival horror game with a core loop of killing zombies or people in creative ways. It features a sandbox element for creating areas and a unique gut-pulling mechanic.

What players likedPlayers praise this masterpiece for its enjoyable gameplay, even on low-end PCs.

The catchThe English option is half done, with much of the text staying in Russian.

Both are tagged Memes, Violent and Adventure.

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Rage Wars

90% positive from 2,166 reviews201610% finish it

Rage Wars is a 2D shooter with a story mode and zombie arena. Players use a rage mechanic and collect potatoes to unlock weapons.

What players likedPlayers praise this surprisingly entertaining, braindead 2D side-scroller for its simple left-right-jump gameplay and Rage Comic aesthetic.

The catchThe gameplay is a single monotonous loop with barely any story or variety.

Both are tagged Memes, Violent and Adventure.

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BEARS, VODKA, BALALAIKA! 🐻

90% positive from 1,998 reviews201941% finish it

This is a realistic WWII first-person shooter with a core loop of shooting enemies and defending territory. Its feel is characterized by Russian themes and mechanics like drinking vodka for healing and playing the balalaika.

The catchOne map, one gun and one enemy type mean it is over in about twenty minutes.

Both are tagged Memes, Violent and Adventure.

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S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH

91% positive from 2,579 reviews202529% finish itDeck Playable

Text-driven adventure with keyboard interaction. Players make choices to build relationships and navigate life in a fictional city.

What players likedPlayers praise its simple, engaging, and emotionally moving story despite wonky translations.

The catchThe English translation is rough enough that the story and choices stop making sense.

Both are tagged Memes, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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CHAOS;CHILD

93% positive from 3,964 reviews201925% finish itDeck Playable

This is a dark, supernatural visual novel where players investigate serial murders by choosing delusions to alter reality and unlock multiple endings. It features a mystery-driven narrative with character interactions and branching paths.

What players likedPlayers praise Chaos;Child as a masterpiece and the best Sci;Adv game, surpassing its predecessor Chaos;Head in story, characters, and emotional impact.

The catchThe true ending feels disappointing and inconclusive

Both are tagged Violent, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence

97% positive from 1,741 reviews2018Deck Verified

Visual novel with a tragic, historical narrative. Players experience a millennium of sorrow through multiple perspectives.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's ability to create a deeply compelling character from someone seemingly unforgivable.

The catchMuch of the story frames a grown man's infatuation with a young child as romantic.

Both are tagged Violent, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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