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South Scrimshaw, Part One is hard to replace: few games combine visual novel storytelling, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 34 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Venba, Emily is Away and planetarian HD lead the list, with Venba reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes South Scrimshaw, Part One special.

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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2023Dev Nathan O. Marsh

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The closest game to South Scrimshaw, Part One is Venba — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Emily is Away and planetarian HD follow close behind.

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Games like South Scrimshaw, Part One

34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Venba
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasual2DCrafting
Steam👍 92%· 3.5KIGDB87· 3OC81· 56
Year 2023Dev Visai GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed South Scrimshaw, Part One, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and crafting mechanics, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Emily is Away
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualPixel ArtFree to Play
Steam👍 89%· 32K
Year 2015Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like South Scrimshaw, Part One, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, visual pixel and free to play, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

planetarian HD
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualSci-FiCozy
Steam👍 99%· 3.3K
Year 2017Dev VisualArts/Key · VisualArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed South Scrimshaw, Part One, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2DPixel Art
IGDB93· 5
Year 2008Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo of America

✓ If you enjoyed South Scrimshaw, Part One, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

Mission: It's Complicated
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 93%· 230
Year 2020Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed South Scrimshaw, Part One, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiDark
Steam👍 90%· 15KIGDB86· 6OC82· 17
Year 2016Dev Osmotic Studios · Surprise Attack GamesOn Linux · Switch · Android

✓ Shared with South Scrimshaw, Part One: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Professor Layton and the Curious Village
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2DPixel Art
IGDB88· 4
Year 2007Dev LEVEL-5 · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Like South Scrimshaw, Part One, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 8.2KRAWG👍 82%· 34IGDB72· 2
Year 2016Dev Modern Visual Arts LaboratoryPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with South Scrimshaw, Part One: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2DPixel Art
IGDB85· 2
Year 2007Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with South Scrimshaw, Part One: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrativeMeleeCozy
Steam👍 92%· 213
Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like South Scrimshaw, Part One, it's known for visual novel storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

CLANNAD
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime
Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83
Year 2015Dev VisualArts/Key · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like South Scrimshaw, Part One, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 97%· 38KRAWG👍 89%· 441MC81IGDB84· 9OC84· 66
Year 2016Dev Wolfgame · Ysbryd GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed South Scrimshaw, Part One, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrativeMeleeCozy
Steam👍 94%· 271
Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like South Scrimshaw, Part One, it's known for visual novel storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Emily Is Away Too
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 6.2KIGDB81· 2
Year 2017Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with South Scrimshaw, Part One: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and horror tension, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrative2DDarkFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.5KRAWG👍 78%· 34MC83IGDB81· 4
Year 2020Dev Handy Games · www.handy-games.comPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like South Scrimshaw, Part One, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping vibe casual

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to South Scrimshaw, Part One?
The closest game to South Scrimshaw, Part One is Venba, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like South Scrimshaw, Part One?
The three closest games to South Scrimshaw, Part One are: 1. Venba (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Emily is Away (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. planetarian HD (92/100, 6 shared attributes). All share South Scrimshaw, Part One's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 34 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Emily is Away similar to South Scrimshaw, Part One?
Yes, very much so — Emily is Away scores 96/100 similarity to South Scrimshaw, Part One. They share 5 attributes, including visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Visual Novel games are similar to South Scrimshaw, Part One?
The best Visual Novel games similar to South Scrimshaw, Part One are Venba, Emily is Away, planetarian HD and Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. All share the Visual Novel genre alongside other key South Scrimshaw, Part One attributes like visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to South Scrimshaw, Part One calculated?
We compare South Scrimshaw, Part One against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the South Scrimshaw, Part One experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.