Games like The Chrono Jotter

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.

94% positive from 2,240 · 2021 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $3.36 (2024-09-30)

Visual NovelIndieFemale Protagonist Story Rich LGBTQ+Lovecraftian

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.

The catchThe death game builds no tension because secrets are handed over instead of deduced.

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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We Know the Devil

94% positive from 1,168 reviews201649% finish it

A surreal, queer horror visual novel about three teens facing the devil at summer camp. Players navigate group dynamics and relationships to survive the night.

What players likedPlayers praise this impactful visual novel for its compelling story, relatable characters, and exploration of interpersonal relationships.

The catchThe story stays so vague and cryptic that most players finish without understanding it.

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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a new life.

97% positive from 1,229 reviews2020Deck Verified

A narrative visual novel about relationships and consequences. Players make choices impacting a love story with multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise its impactful choices, emotional story, and beautiful art and music, comparing it to other story-branching games.

The catchThe relationship is rushed, so the characters stay too thin to care when tragedy hits.

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

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More about The Chrono Jotter

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.

Reviews: 94% positive from 2,240
Released: 2021
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $3.36 (2024-09-30)
Play: Single-player

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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