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Until Then is hard to replace: few games combine visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 34 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi, South Scrimshaw, Part One and Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk lead the list, with Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Until Then special.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2024Dev Polychroma Games

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The closest game to Until Then is Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. South Scrimshaw, Part One and Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk follow close behind.

#1Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi96 #2South Scrimshaw, Part One95 #3Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk96 #4The Wolf Among Us96 #5Slay the Princess95

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Games like Until Then

34 similar games found

#1Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi

96

iRank99

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 Until Then, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

#2South Scrimshaw, Part One

95

iRank99

South Scrimshaw, Part One

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeLinear2D

Steam👍 99%· 1.6K

Year 2023Dev Nathan O. MarshOn PC · Linux

✓ Shared with Until Then: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#3Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk

96

iRank96

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 Until Then, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

#4The Wolf Among Us

96

iRank92

The Wolf Among Us

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkMagic

Steam👍 98%· 39KIGDB80· 11

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Shared with Until Then: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#5Slay the Princess

95

iRank95

Slay the Princess

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkTacticalHorror

Steam👍 97%· 32KOC90· 27

Year 2023Dev Black Tabby GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Until Then, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping vibe casual

#6Mission: It's Complicated

95

iRank93

Mission: It's Complicated

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 93%· 230

Year 2020Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Until Then, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#7Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

95

iRank91

Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualDark2D

Steam👍 97%· 31KIGDB83· 2OC87· 38

Year 2021Dev Team Salvato · Serenity ForgeOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Until Then, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

95

iRank92

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkAnimeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 31KIGDB85· 8

Year 2012Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Until Then: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

96

iRank90

Saya no Uta

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorror

Steam👍 90%· 9.4K

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

✓ Shared with Until Then: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

#10NEKO-NIN exHeart

96

iRank89

NEKO-NIN exHeart

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeDarkCozy

Steam👍 96%· 983IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Until Then, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

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

#11Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

95

iRank91

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkAnimeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 37KIGDB82· 9

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

✓ Like Until Then, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and survival mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

#12Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

96

iRank87

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 Until Then: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

95

iRank91

CLANNAD

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83

Year 2015Dev VisualArts/Key · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like Until Then, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam PS Nintendo

#14The Red Strings Club

96

iRank87

The Red Strings Club

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB78· 6OC80· 53

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

✓ Like Until Then, it's known for adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and setting cyberpunk, while skipping vibe casual

Steam GOG Nintendo

#15Emily Is Away Too

95

iRank89

Emily Is Away Too

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualPixel ArtHorror

Steam👍 93%· 6.2KIGDB81· 2

Year 2017Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Until Then: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and horror tension, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Until Then?: The closest game to Until Then is Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 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 Until Then?: The three closest games to Until Then are: 1. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. South Scrimshaw, Part One (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk (96/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Until Then's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 34 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is South Scrimshaw, Part One similar to Until Then?: Yes, very much so — South Scrimshaw, Part One scores 95/100 similarity to Until Then. They share 7 attributes, including visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Visual Novel games are similar to Until Then?: The best Visual Novel games similar to Until Then are Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi, South Scrimshaw, Part One, Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk and The Wolf Among Us. All share the Visual Novel genre alongside other key Until Then attributes like visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Until Then calculated?: We compare Until Then against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Until Then experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Until Then?: Yes — Everlasting Summer and Doki Doki Literature Club! are free and score well on similarity to Until Then. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.