Cover of Fate/Stay Night

Similar games

Games like Fate/Stay Night

2004 PC

A lengthy visual novel about a magi war in which summoned legendary heroes fight over the Holy Grail. Branching routes and decision points deliver a dense, dark, character-driven story.

What defines Fate/Stay Night:

  • Choices with consequences
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Fantasy setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

10 games with a similar feel, sorted by match

Show games from the same series

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series

Dark, serious atmosphere

An episodic narrative adventure set in the show's Westeros, where you switch between members of the embattled House Forrester and make tough, timed decisions. Politics, betrayal and brutal outcomes drive its grim story.

The Wolf Among Us

Choices with consequences

A moody noir murder mystery where you play Bigby Wolf, the reformed Big Bad Wolf turned sheriff, investigating killings among fairy-tale exiles in grimy New York. Your dialogue choices decide whether you're feared or trusted, all wrapped in a striking neon comic-book style.

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

Choices with consequences

A text-heavy drama in which you steer Sir Brante's entire life through a rigid class society. Every choice and stat check opens or closes later paths, with no traditional combat at all.

Slay the Princess

Dark, serious atmosphere

A psychological horror visual novel where you are sent to slay a princess in a cabin while a cast of voices in your head keeps commenting. Every choice sends the story spiraling into new branches, and the hand-penciled art and superb voice acting make each loop eerie and surprising.

The House in Fata Morgana

Dark, serious atmosphere

A gothic visual novel about a cursed mansion, spanning nearly a thousand years through interwoven chapters of tragedy, guilt, love and madness. Its strengths are its emotional storytelling, brooding atmosphere and strong soundtrack.

Before Your Eyes

Dark, serious atmosphere

A short, deeply emotional narrative about a soul's journey into the afterlife, controlled by your real blinks through your webcam. Blinking skips through memories, making the fleeting nature of time tangible.

Death and Taxes

Choices with consequences

You play the Grim Reaper stuck in an office job, deciding each day who lives or dies. A humorous, narrative-driven visual novel and choice game with a stylish 2D look and a mystery about your own origins.

NonPlatonic Forms

Accessible and relaxed

A lengthy visual novel blending horror and romance, about a trans man whose devotion to art becomes disturbingly literal. A branching story, watercolor illustrations and nine endings encourage replays.

Reigns: The Witcher

Choices with consequences

A swipe-based decision game set in the Witcher universe: you guide Geralt through the ballads of the bard Dandelion, swiping left or right to make choices that decide glory, death and immortality. Told with a witty, tongue-in-cheek tone.

Feedback