Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Visual novels can be rather laid back as players lose themselves in ...
I’ve always been enamored with Japanese horror. The genre originated in Japan and has immense popularity. Visual novels bear similarities to manga, which also has its roots in the country, so it’s no ...
The Shadow over Cyberspace is a visual novel that combines psychological horror with a sci-fi take on Lovecraftian lore. This gives the game a unique flavor even in the vast world of indie horror. In ...
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Best Visual Novels on Steam

The visual novel medium is one of the most underrated corners of gaming. For decades, these games have been giving players ...
Slay the Princess begins with a simple scenario: There is a princess chained to a wall in the basement of an isolated cabin. You need to murder her (hence the name of the game) or the world will end.
A world where Spilia, a virus that causes delusions and hallucinations, has become epidemic. A horror visual novel game set in a hospital where patients are isolated. As a bonus, a beach episode with ...
Publisher Kemco and Japanese developer Pageretta announced the horror visual novel, Horrific Xanatorium, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, ...
Slay the Princess is Steam's current surprise hit, as the reception to the horror visual novel has been nothing but positive. With a unique pencil art style and a narrative about slaying a princess ...
Horrific Xanatorium is a horror visual novel game set in a hospital where patients are isolated. Spiria, a virus that causes delusions and hallucinations, has become an epidemic. The protagonist, Rui ...
Visual novels cater to beginners with simple gameplay focused on choices rather than complex mechanics. Visual novels cover ...
It’s a tale as old as time: a princess is locked away from the world and a brave hero is sent to slay her. Wait, that can’t be right. Are you sure that’s what you’re here to do? Black Tabby Games’ ...
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