Doki Doki Literature Club! took the world by storm when it came out in 2017. Under the guise of being an average dating sim, players were immediately taken aback when the game deliciously unfolded into an unsettling psychological horror title. It constantly breaks the fourth wall, adding a layer of trepidation in an already unsettling game.

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This visual novel provides the type of experience that will leave the player yearning for more. Those who felt this urge after the credits rolled will be glad to know that there is a wide array of visual novels for them to check out.

9 Umineko: When They Cry

Umineko: When They Cry features little interactivity, instead urging its viewer to sit back and enjoy the story that is going to be presented to them. When it does allow the viewer to interact, it is to uncover a series of bizarre, mind-boggling murder mysteries that are quite perplexing to solve.

It makes heavy use of sound and audio to create atmosphere and convey emotions, on top of its visual storytelling. Umineko will spin its viewer's minds with its impeccable story and tantalizing mysteries.

8 Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate will not only fulfill the urges of those who enjoyed Doki Doki Literature Club, but it is also the perfect graphic novel for fans of the science fiction genre. This visual novel is often regarded by many as one of the best of all time and it is very difficult to argue this praise.

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This visual novel relies heavily on time travel, the central theme of its story. Its narrative is initially calmer, but it eventually explores the horrible consequences of time travel as the story continues.

7 The House In Fata Morgana

The House In Fata Morgana visual novel will make its viewer feel a wide range of emotions. From glee and optimism to anxiety and horror, The House in Fata Morgana has an engrossing story those who will witness it will surely think about for the years to come.

This tale has a very Shakespearian aura that is mysterious, heartwarming, and charming. It is both a mystery and a tragedy and those who enjoy a good visual novel like DDLC should not miss this one.

6 Analogue: A Hate Story

Analogue: A Hate Story takes the "space exploration story" trope and gives it a dark and mysterious spin. This visual novel is highly rated on Steam, and for good reason — Analogue: A Hate Story's story and characters will leave its viewers mystified.

The story of this visual novel is centered around a starship that has lost contact with Earth. The story then progresses with the player stumbling upon text logs to uncover the mystery surrounding the ship. This journey will then present the players with twists, turns, and terror as they go along the story.

5 Clannad

Much like Doki Doki Literature Club, the characters in Clannad have an air of normalcy about them. However, as the story continues, the viewer will be surprised to see just how terrible the skeletons are that are hiding in these characters' closets.

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While starting out very average and serene, the story of Clannad gradually becomes darker and more emotional as it progresses. Its drama element becomes more heartbreaking just as DDLC slowly gets more terrifying.

4 Sound Of Drop

Sound of Drop is a horror visual novel that those who enjoyed Doki Doki Literature Club will surely enjoy as well. Set inside the Mantem Aquarium, the story of Sound of Drop borrows inspiration from urban legends, almost to the point of being Lovecraftian, to tell a story that's horrifying and disturbing.

There are so many things for the viewer to uncover from this visual novel. It has three different main story routes and an astounding 30 different endings.

3 Myth

Myth is a very enigmatic visual novel that has a story so convoluted, people are still discussing its meaning to this day. It is set in a "world of light" that's devoid of shadows. However, the other end of the spectrum of this world, the "world of shadows," constantly reaches out to the main character.

This place is one that's filled with terror and malice, and the viewers will be able to behold a series of horrifying scenes when the novel takes the story to this setting. It will take a lot of patience to get through this visual novel, but it is rewarding to those who have the stomach for it.

2 Higurashi: When They Cry

Higurashi: When They Cry is exactly the kind of visual novel those who loved Doki Doki Literature Club would enjoy. Like DDLC, Higurashi starts out very innocent, until it isn't so much anymore. This visual novel will leave the reader alarmed and horrified.

Higurashi has a story that is very enthralling, heartbreaking, and unsettling. It also features voice acting from professional voice actors, making the experience more engaging.

1 Corpse Party: Book Of Shadows

Standing at the same level of notoriety as Doki Doki Literature Club is the Corpse Party franchise. Corpse Party: Book Of Shadows is an anthology visual novel that seems innocent in the beginning, but it doesn't take long in revealing its horrifying elements.

Unlike most visual novels, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows is heavy in interactivity. It is part visual novel and part point-and-click exploration where the viewer is urged to move the story forward.

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