Games like Soul Gambler

This is an interactive graphic novel where players sell parts of their soul to fulfill wishes. It offers a contemporary Faustian tale with comic book art and a branching narrative.

87% positive from 2,721 · 2014 · 9% finish it · Lowest ever $0.28 (2017-10-26)

Visual NovelAdventureIndieRPGChoices MatterSingleplayer

Six games like Soul Gambler

Far Away

95% positive from 8,146 reviews20218% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative-driven adventure game with branching storylines and player choice. Players guide a young docker through a city's brewing underworld conflict.

What players likedPlayers praise "Far Away" as a solid visual novel with rich characters and worldbuilding, enhanced by great Cantonese voice acting.

Both are tagged Choices Matter, Visual Novel and Singleplayer.

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Scarlet Hollow

98% positive from 4,209 reviews202512% finish itDeck Verified

This is a branching narrative horror-mystery game with trait-based dialogue. Players investigate paranormal events and make impactful choices that shape the story and relationships.

What players likedPlayers praise "Scarlet Hollow" as a deeply replayable visual novel with impactful choices, compelling characters, and stunning art, often compared to "Slay the Princess" for its narrative depth.

The catchStill unfinished after years, with episodes arriving rarely and running very short.

Both are tagged Choices Matter, Visual Novel and RPG.

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Angels with Scaly Wings

96% positive from 1,538 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 Choices Matter, Visual Novel and RPG.

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The Letter - Horror Visual Novel

86% positive from 1,520 reviews20173% finish itDeck Playable

This is a horror visual novel with a branching narrative where player choices impact character relationships and story outcomes. It features extensive reading, character development, and animated visuals inspired by Asian horror.

What players likedPlayers praise its rich, deep story and meaningful choices, feeling like a great mobile game brought to PC.

The catchLong stretches of mundane dialogue drag on while the horror rarely turns up.

Both are tagged Choices Matter, Visual Novel and RPG.

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Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest

82% positive from 1,111 reviews20209% finish it

This is a narrative-driven RPG where players make choices impacting character stats like Rage and Willpower. It features a unique collage art style and explores themes of nature versus destruction.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique art style and branching story, comparing it favorably to Japanese visual novels for its different approach.

The catchThe werewolf premise gets sidelined by a local anti-logging protest storyline.

Both are tagged Choices Matter, Visual Novel and RPG.

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The Test: Final Revelation

97% positive from 4,920 reviews2020Deck Verified

This is a short, psychological simulation horror game where players answer questions to uncover hidden truths about themselves. It features player-developer interaction and a focus on atmospheric introspection.

What players likedPlayers praise "The Test: Final Revelation" as a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience that's incredibly worthwhile, especially given its low cost.

The catchThe final result is vague horoscope style advice that could apply to anyone.

Both are tagged Choices Matter, Visual Novel and RPG.

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More about Soul Gambler

What players liked

No substantive recurring points about comparisons or praise can be extracted from the provided review.

The catch

Choices are an illusion, every path funnels back into the same predetermined story.

Reviews: 87% positive from 2,721
Released: 2014
Finish it: 9% of players
Price: Lowest ever $0.28 (2017-10-26)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 2,721 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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