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Games like A New Life.

2020PCSteam Deck verified96 % positive2.39 €

A short, narrative-driven visual novel following a love story from first meeting to old age. It centers on how you respond when someone you love hurts you.

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In short: Games like A New Life.

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes A New Life. special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Emily is Away

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2015PC88 % positivefree

A nostalgic interactive story told entirely through an early-2000s instant messenger, where your chat replies over several years shape a bittersweet relationship with Emily.

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A short, contemplative narrative in which a woman's car teeters on a cliff edge while she talks with a deer about life and death. You pick dialogue responses and soak in the mood, music and quiet nature.

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A nostalgic chat-window story in the style of old instant messengers: you talk with Emily across several school years, and your replies shape how your relationship turns out. Short, intimate and emotional.

Emily Is Away Too

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A nostalgic early-2000s instant messenger simulator where you chat with Emily and Evelyn through your senior year. Your replies shape friendships, romances and a bittersweet ending.

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A mature, narrative-driven 3D adventure about grief, motherhood and sisterhood, following Junon through the most pivotal day of her life. Flashbacks and dialogue choices shape her story, with the storytelling clearly taking priority over gameplay.

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A cozy, nostalgic visual novel where you create your own character and grow up alongside the boy next door across many summers. Romance, humor and everyday moments take center stage.

Asphyxia

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A short, story-driven visual novel about two former best friends. You have one day to mend a broken friendship, with the focus on emotion and dialogue decisions.