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2017PCSteam Deck verified87 % positivefree

You step into a film noir style audio-visual novella about a mysterious woman, a string of murders and a man hiding a past. The game leans on mood and storytelling rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

The closest matches for The Monster Inside are Road 96: Mile 0, Goodbye Volcano High and Awkward Dimensions Redux. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Monster Inside special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Road 96: Mile 0

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2023PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified67 % positive−75 % 12.96 € 3.24 €

Brings what grabs you about The Monster Inside: a strong story, a relaxed difficulty and easy-to-grasp systems.

The prequel to Road 96 tells the backstory of Zoe and Kaito in an authoritarian country. A linear, story-driven ride where music-driven sequences like rhythm and rollerblading segments express the characters' emotions.

Awkward Dimensions Redux

Linear, curated structure

You step into the dreams, thoughts and memories of another person in this short, personal dream diary. Talking roosters, floating legs and awkward jokes make for a quirky, intimate story.

The Endless Empty

Strong, story-driven narrative

You wake up as a recently deceased soul, trying to piece together a life you can barely remember while facing the fear of what comes next. The game blends a melancholic, existential mood with unexpected humor and is carried mainly by its story.

Virginia

Accessible and relaxed

Virginia is a dialogue-free, cinematically edited first-person story game where a rookie FBI agent investigates a disappearance. Hard film-style cuts, a strong orchestral score and surreal dream sequences make it a short, unusual experience.

The Beginner's Guide

Accessible and relaxed

A narrative experiment in which Davey Wreden walks you through the strange, unfinished games of a friend while narrating his own interpretations. It turns into a surprisingly personal reflection on creativity, projection and friendship.

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.

The Silver Case

Dark, serious atmosphere

In The Silver Case you play a member of the Special Forces Unit Republic seen from first person, slowly uncovering a layered crime story. Solving puzzles gradually reveals the truth across unconventional, novel-like chapters.

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