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’m generally not one for visual novels, so I was hesitant to try Spirit Hunter: NG for a review. As far as reviews go, I generally try and stay in my own wheelhouse, so you can take whatever I say ...

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 ...

The visual novel medium is one of the most underrated corners of gaming. For decades, these games have been giving players ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

An occult horror adventure lurking beyond the case file. Resequence: The Orchard is a multi-perspective occult-horror adventure game about an otherworldly presence slowly eroding everyday life, ...

Gauri is a content writer based in Frankfurt studying for an M.A. in PR. In her free time, she's usually cozying up with tea, snacks, and a manga or visual novel. She also loves gaming, cosplay, ...

There are enough must-play visual novels to fill an entire library. Here's where to start.

Visual novel games come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are rich fantasy epics with 42 branching paths and hidden easter eggs, while others are bite-sized gems that are perfect for cozy train ...