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We filtered the 34 games similar to 2064: Read Only Memories down to the 17 that fit the “Dark” category. The Red Strings Club, Chicken Police - Paint it RED! and STEINS;GATE top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to 2064: Read Only Memories.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2014Dev MidBoss

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to 2064: Read Only Memories is The Red Strings Club — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Chicken Police - Paint it RED! and STEINS;GATE follow close behind.

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The best dark games like 2064: Read Only Memories

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to 2064: Read Only Memories. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Red Strings Club

97

The Red Strings Club

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB78· 6OC80· 53

Year 2018Dev Deconstructeam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like 2064: Read Only Memories, it's known for adventure storytelling, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG Nintendo

#2Chicken Police - Paint it RED!

97

Chicken Police - Paint it RED!

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDark2DFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.5KRAWG👍 78%· 34MC83IGDB81· 4

Year 2020Dev Handy Games · www.handy-games.comPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like 2064: Read Only Memories, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

94

STEINS;GATE

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 97%· 26KRAWG👍 84%· 274MC87IGDB80· 4OC87· 12

Year 2009Dev MAGES · Spike Chunsoft CoPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like 2064: Read Only Memories, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#4Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

94

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 15KIGDB86· 6OC82· 17

Year 2016Dev Osmotic Studios · Surprise Attack GamesOn Linux · Switch · Android

✓ Shared with 2064: Read Only Memories: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, while skipping puzzle design

#5Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

93

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorror

Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB80· 22

Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed 2064: Read Only Memories, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

93

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorror

IGDB86· 6

Year 2012Dev Chunsoft · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like 2064: Read Only Memories, it's known for puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror setting and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

#7AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

93

AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 86%· 3.7KIGDB87· 4OC86· 67

Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like 2064: Read Only Memories, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8AI: The Somnium Files

92

AI: The Somnium Files

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47

Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like 2064: Read Only Memories, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, setting anime and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

92

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 83%· 22KIGDB88· 13OC83· 75

Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with 2064: Read Only Memories: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and setting anime, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi

91

Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorAnime

Steam👍 99%· 906

Year 2018Dev 07th Expansion · MangaGamerPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed 2064: Read Only Memories, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#11Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk

91

Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel ArtHorror

Steam👍 96%· 33K

Year 2020Dev Nikita Kryukov · Nikita Kaf PublishingOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed 2064: Read Only Memories, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

91

Cinders

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDark2DFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 792RAWG👍 57%· 28IGDB60· 1OC71· 15

Year 2012Dev Crunching KoalasPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with 2064: Read Only Memories: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

#13Everlasting Summer

91

Everlasting Summer

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDark2DAnime

Steam👍 95%· 77KRAWG👍 77%· 952

Year 2013Dev Soviet GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed 2064: Read Only Memories, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, visual first person and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

91

Saya no Uta

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorror

Steam👍 90%· 9.4K

Year 2019Dev Nitro Plus · Asoberu! BD-GAMEOn Android · PC

✓ Shared with 2064: Read Only Memories: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

#15Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

91

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkAnimeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 37KIGDB82· 9

Year 2010Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like 2064: Read Only Memories, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and setting anime, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors

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Immortality

Puzzle · Adventure

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