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[Mr Moose]

Not about dating girls, huh? I know just the VN.

Tokyo Dark maybe? Seems to have vanished from the PS store though, it's on Steam.

 

[Seomel]

Not enough 13 Sentinels recommendations, just do it.

Peak, dunno how forgot about it

 

[marcincz]

Coffee Talk is quite good.

 

[graywolf323]

kinda surprised no one has brought up the BL genre since you mentioned you're gay OP

you might enjoy something like Hashihime of the Old Book Town

 

[Sand Dan Glokta]

NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt Your time has come!

 

[Guilty_AI]

kinda surprised no one has brought up the BL genre since you mentioned you're gay OP

I considered it, but i doubt anyone not gay would be able to point a good BL VN. Not to mention BL VNs are more often than not made by and for girls.

 

[Hudo]

Fuck VNDB.

 

[Ar¢tos]

kinda surprised no one has brought up the BL genre since you mentioned you're gay OP

you might enjoy something like Hashihime of the Old Book Town

Twink sex.
I rather play something with no sex at all than cringe sex stuff.
Sex for me has to be very hairy and adult (40+)!
(but human, or dwarves since they are basically human shape, no furry or animal stuff, but no sexual content in games is preferred)

Thanks for the suggestion anyway!

I'm not looking for virtual relationships at all, just a good story to play along.

I find all these dating sims to be very unhealthy.
If people expect real life to be a vast selection of partners and they can just pick the one they like the most and things will be perfect after that then it's no wonder there are so many incels!

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt Your time has come!

I haven't read a lot yet but Zero Escape Trilogy and The House In Fata Morgana (specifically the Switch Version is the one I would reccomand due to that version having everything included including the sequel story) are the ones I would reccomand the most

13 Sentinels Aegis Rim is another great one

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Kugayama Shiori's Death Diary follows Kugayama Shiori, a ghost who continues to die again and again—long after her first death. Believing that one more death might finally allow her to move on, she repeatedly reenacts "death scenes," yet her soul stubbornly remains bound to the world of the living.

Shiori has lost all memories except her name. Who she was, how she died, and what regrets tether her to existence are complete mysteries. Players assume the role of the only living person capable of communicating with her, guiding Shiori as she investigates past incidents involving deaths, accidents, and urban legends in an attempt to reconstruct her forgotten life.

As memory fragments return, Shiori's repeated deaths lead toward a single, buried incident—one that reveals the truth behind her demise. The journey balances occult horror with dark comedy, slowly peeling back layers of tragedy, denial, and attachment as players shape the outcome through their choices.

Kugayama Shiori's Death Diary is a mystery visual novel blending occult horror and dark comedy. Help a memory‑lost ghost uncover her past by making impactful choices, exploring urban legends, and unlocking multiple endings that reveal the truth behind her repeated deaths.

Key Features
Choice‑Driven Mystery Narrative
Progress through the story by selecting key decisions that influence Shiori's memories, investigations, and ultimate fate. Multiple endings await depending on your deductions.

Occult Horror with Dark Comedy
The narrative combines eerie supernatural themes with ironic, occasionally humorous dialogue, creating a distinct tonal balance uncommon in traditional horror VNs.

Urban Legend Encyclopedia & ArchivesKugayama Shiori's Death Diary (Multi-Language) - Play-Asia.com
Collect archival entries and supernatural records that expand the game's worldbuilding and provide hints toward solving Shiori's mystery.

Multiple Endings
Player choices can lead to unexpected, unsettling, or emotionally resonant conclusions, encouraging replay to uncover the full truth.

Blood Filter Option
An optional visual filter alters the color of blood for players who prefer reduced graphic intensity or for streaming use, without removing narrative descriptions or horror elements.

Estimated 6–10 Hour Experience
Designed as a mid‑length visual novel with tightly paced storytelling rather than a sprawling route structure.

FAQs and Guides
Q: What type of game is Kugayama Shiori's Death Diary?
A: It is a single‑player mystery visual novel that advances through text, dialogue choices, and archival exploration rather than action gameplay.

Q: Who is Kugayama Shiori?
A: Shiori is a ghost who has lost all memories except her name and repeatedly reenacts deaths in an attempt to discover the cause of her original demise.

Q: Do choices matter in the story?
A: Yes. Player decisions shape investigations, character interactions, and the ending, with multiple possible outcomes.

Q: How long is the game?
A: The estimated playtime ranges from 6 to 10 hours, depending on exploration and branching routes.

Q: Does the game contain sensitive content?
A: Yes. The game includes depictions of violence, frightening imagery, and references to suicide.

 

[KiteGr]

If you want them with a dose of puzzle.
Ace Attorney.
Zero Escape.

If you want them with a dose of strategy.
13 sentinels.
Sakura Wars.

If you want vintage stuff
Yu-no (adult content but considered revolutionary)
Dead of the Brain
Necronomicon
Policenauts (the translated Saturn version is the least censored) (It has a a few shooting sections)