Games like Return to Shironagasu Island

Mystery adventure visual novel. Explore an island, solve murders, and uncover secrets with a detective and psychic assistant.

94% positive from 4,103 · 2020 · 59% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.99 (2021-06-16)

AdventureVisual Novel Mystery Horror AnimePsychological Horror

Six games like Return to Shironagasu Island

Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi

97% positive from 1,755 reviews201550% finish itDeck Playable

Visual novel with branching narratives and psychological horror. Players make choices that impact the story's tragic outcomes.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive mystery and emotional storytelling, despite a slow start, with one reviewer noting it's "as good as it could be."

The catchHours of repetitive slice of life filler pass before the mystery finally starts.

Both are tagged Mystery, Psychological Horror and Visual Novel.

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Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi

97% positive from 1,276 reviews2016Deck Playable

Visual novel with branching story paths. Features psychological horror and mystery with a focus on unraveling a dark village curse.

What players likedPlayers praise the story's emotional depth, mystery, and its ability to highlight a new side of Hinamizawa.

The catchPacing crawls, with long slice-of-life filler before the story goes anywhere.

Both are tagged Mystery, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

82% positive from 4,829 reviews201647% finish itDeck Verified

Nine people wake in an underground facility and are told the exit opens only after six of them die. Search 3D rooms for escape puzzles and jump between fragments of a splintered timeline.

What players likedPlayers praise its hard puzzles and weird sci-fi story, comparing it to "Saw" and "Resident Evil 1 Remake."

The catchA weak twist and unresolved plot threads make the trilogy's finale a letdown.

Both are tagged Mystery, Psychological Horror and Visual Novel.

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The House in Fata Morgana

95% positive from 2,141 reviews201632% finish itDeck Playable

This is a visual novel with a branching narrative exploring tragic stories within a mansion. Players uncover memories and identity through episodic tales across different time periods.

What players likedPlayers praise "The House in Fata Morgana" as a masterpiece with an unforgettable, emotionally devastating story, often compared to Umineko.

The catchThe writing is bloated and repetitive, so the second half drags badly.

Both are tagged Mystery, Psychological Horror and Visual Novel.

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Billionaire Lovers

95% positive from 3,651 reviews202164% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a visual novel romance game where players experience a story with four potential male love interests. The game features player choice and a short playtime.

What players likedIt defies typical otome expectations, praised for its clear message and exceptional art.

The catchThe main character acts so dumb that the story becomes hard to take seriously.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Corpse Party

89% positive from 1,383 reviews201615% finish itDeck Verified

This is a survival horror adventure game with a focus on narrative and exploration. Players uncover a dark story through text and choices, facing gruesome consequences.

What players likedPlayers praise its story and music, noting its similarity to the anime with multiple endings.

The catchThis release strips out the CG art and cutscenes that other versions include.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Visual Novel and Anime.

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More about Return to Shironagasu Island

What players liked

Players praise its high production value and creepy monster design, comparing it to a classic Sherlock Holmes novel.

The catch

The adult male lead repeatedly ogles underage girls, souring the mystery.

Reviews: 94% positive from 4,103
Released: 2020
Finish it: 59% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.99 (2021-06-16)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 4,103 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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