Games like The Chrono Jotter

94% positive from 2,240 reviewsReleased 2021Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

A yuri psychological horror visual novel where players rewind time after deaths to solve murders and uncover secrets. The core loop involves deduction and altering events across multiple timelines.

What players liked

No comparisons to other games are mentioned in the provided reviews.

The catch

Big chunks of the plot and the killing game rules are never properly explained.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 2,240 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The Chrono Jotter

Fatal Twelve

92% positive from 1,020 reviews201822% finish itDeck Playable

A visual novel where players gather information to eliminate opponents in a death-defying ritual. It's a dark, character-driven narrative focused on uncovering truths and facing regrets.

What players likedPlayers praise this "death game" visual novel as a deeply emotional and engaging mystery, akin to others in the genre.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

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Flowers -Le volume sur printemps-

93% positive from 1,873 reviews2016Deck Verified

A visual novel with a focus on relationship building and mystery solving, featuring a shy protagonist at an all-girls academy. The game explores blossoming friendships and dark secrets within a serene, yet unsettling, environment.

What players likedPlayers praise its impactful story and hope for character returns, reminiscent of games with emotionally resonant narratives.

The catchThe story moves at a crawl with little happening, making long stretches a slog.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

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one night, hot springs

96% positive from 3,148 reviews201826% finish itDeck Verified

A short visual novel about a transgender woman's visit to hot springs, featuring branching dialogue and multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, cute visual novel for its insightful and thoughtful representation of the transfem experience.

The catchBarely anything happens and the writing comes off preachy and shallow.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

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A Kiss For The Petals - Remembering How We Met

93% positive from 1,726 reviews201540% finish itDeck Playable

A visual novel about a developing romantic relationship. It focuses on character interactions and narrative progression.

The catchThe story is thin and predictable, and the two leads never build convincing chemistry.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

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This Bed We Made

91% positive from 3,105 reviews202311% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative mystery game where players explore hotel rooms to uncover secrets. It features a neo-noir investigation and relationship building with consequences.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive mystery, compelling story, and 1950s aesthetic, often comparing it to Nancy Drew and Life is Strange.

The catchRoughly four hours long and priced far above what that length is worth.

Both are tagged LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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Call of the Sea

88% positive from 6,187 reviews202035% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game. Explore a mysterious island, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover a personal story.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful Lovecraftian mystery and engaging puzzles, often comparing it to Nancy Drew or walking simulators with a strong narrative.

Both are tagged Lovecraftian, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.

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