Similar Atmosphere Games

[Cozmoloton]

This game has an atmosphere to it that I love, and I'm looking for more games with it. This game seems to check a lot of boxes for me. I'm not the best with words, but I'll try my best. I'm hoping to find games/genres (a genera or two would make searching for these types of games much easier) that have some of these descriptors:

-Similar art style. This doesn't have to be anime, but possibly similar art, 3D modeling, and/or color pallet.

-A world that immerses you into it. This one had a sense of mystery, and I wanted to discover how it worked. Nier Automata was like that, but there are games like Stray, VA-11, Persona 5, Akiba Strip that I had a lot of fun just being in the world. Worlds that have a lot of love put into it with a lot of little details and things to do/interact with.

-The UI was unique, stylized, and even interactable in some parts. I've seen a lot of other Japanese games do this. I think even the characters Interacted with the UI from what I remember.

-There were a few songs in this sound track that gave different feelings, some were a bit more serene and dreamlike, with others had an "electronic" (?) feeling like the opening song in the main menu. Maybe some games with a similar OST.

-The characters are unique with attention to detail about them. This may not hold true to all characters in this game, but I wanted to get to know most of them in some compacity.

I may be just describing my perfect game here at this point... Though, when this game started up, I immediately knew I was going to like it, if that helps.

[LiberatedGolem]

I can't help you find another game like this, sorry, but I just want to say that your points about the music, stylization, and immersion really helps put into words why I'm so obsessed. It's not just because It's some anime game, MiSide is so much more. I can't get it out of my head.

[奶小的姑娘]

If you're looking for a horror game walking simulator with great story, be sure to check out: Layers of Fear, Devotion, and Soma. I think MiSide took inspiration from them.

[MagiusNecros]

Don't think there really is anything else like MiSide that I can think of. Between the 3D plane, atmosphere, complex story, themes on existentialism and isolation.

The game also has a bunch of games within games so it's really a culmination of ideas.

Another horror game I really enjoyed for it's atmosphere and storytelling was Fear the Spotlight which is centered around a High School Tragedy based around the Phantom of the Opera. Not Stylized 3D but more along the lines of Retro PSX graphics but I felt they were superb. Great attention to art direction.

Among atmospheric horrors I think Signalis is still the best. Immaculate Atmosphere and interesting world.

I'd also give AIHASTO's Wire Lips a try. Really enjoyed that one too.

[DiputsLasarach]

Originally posted by Cozmoloton:

This game has an atmosphere to it that I love, and I'm looking for more games with it. This game seems to check a lot of boxes for me. I'm not the best with words, but I'll try my best. I'm hoping to find games/genres (a genera or two would make searching for these types of games much easier) that have some of these descriptors:

-Similar art style. This doesn't have to be anime, but possibly similar art, 3D modeling, and/or color pallet.

-A world that immerses you into it. This one had a sense of mystery, and I wanted to discover how it worked. Nier Automata was like that, but there are games like Stray, VA-11, Persona 5, Akiba Strip that I had a lot of fun just being in the world. Worlds that have a lot of love put into it with a lot of little details and things to do/interact with.

-The UI was unique, stylized, and even interactable in some parts. I've seen a lot of other Japanese games do this. I think even the characters Interacted with the UI from what I remember.

-There were a few songs in this sound track that gave different feelings, some were a bit more serene and dreamlike, with others had an "electronic" (?) feeling like the opening song in the main menu. Maybe some games with a similar OST.

-The characters are unique with attention to detail about them. This may not hold true to all characters in this game, but I wanted to get to know most of them in some compacity.

I may be just describing my perfect game here at this point... Though, when this game started up, I immediately knew I was going to like it, if that helps.

This game was recommended to me by Steam as being similar to Slay the Princess by Black Tabby; it is a more visual novel style of game, but I can see why it is tagged with similar themes. The Princess, Player, and Narrator are all complex characters, even if it takes a little exploration to figure it out at first; and it really explores the meaning of choice that we take for granted in games.

Another game that has horror elements and gets you into the world is Control by Remedy, but it is a third person shooter where you become more powerful over the course of the game, which might tone down the horror aspect for players who like to feel in control.

[RMX]

I can relate to every point you made including knowing I would like the game as soon as the game started. So trust me when I say DDLC is what you are looking for. Doki Doki Literature Club hits on almost every point you made EXCEPT it is a 2D game. I played DDLC almost 4 years ago and nothing has come even close to capturing that experience accept for Miside.

[Kiddiec͕̤̱͋̿͑͠at 🃏]

Stanley Parable will also make you question your existence.

The Magic Circle lets you fight the game devs and help a character from within the game.

...and I can't think of another game with an obsessive girlfriend - we need more of those.

Originally posted by RMX:

I can relate to every point you made including knowing I would like the game as soon as the game started. So trust me when I say DDLC is what you are looking for. Doki Doki Literature Club hits on almost every point you made EXCEPT it is a 2D game. I played DDLC almost 4 years ago and nothing has come even close to capturing that experience accept for Miside.

From what I hear, "You, Me, and Her: A Love Story" did it better than DDLC.
I really should get around to playing them both to compare already.

[SinAscendant]

In no particular order or genre:

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Waifu games
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DDLC
Outcore
Lenna's Inception
Sucker for Love

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Non-waifu
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Gamedec
999 and it's sequels (The Nonary series)
Most stuff by Yai Gameworks

[samii]

Bendy and The Dark Revival. it has a similar artsyle, and you get thrown into another universe just like MiSide. I feel like BATDR is the closest game to MiSide you'll ever find (at least that's how it is for me)

[Ultrix]

I also really have been enjoying this game.
I recall the game "Only If" being similar to MiSide- give it a gawk! :)

[Eddie]

I'm kinda surprised by all of these recommendations except for DDLC. Like I'm not knocking the games at all, they are all great in their own ways. But absolutely none of them (besides DDLC) feel anything like Miside. I think we gotta say that Miside is definitely a first in it's field for the kinda vibe we get from it.

[Ultrix]

Originally posted by Ponky:

I'm kinda surprised by all of these recommendations except for DDLC. Like I'm not knocking the games at all, they are all great in their own ways. But absolutely none of them (besides DDLC) feel anything like Miside. I think we gotta say that Miside is definitely a first in it's field for the kinda vibe we get from it.

Yes, quite so
Would you recommend trying out DDLC?

[Eddie]

Originally posted by Ultrix:

Originally posted by Ponky:

I'm kinda surprised by all of these recommendations except for DDLC. Like I'm not knocking the games at all, they are all great in their own ways. But absolutely none of them (besides DDLC) feel anything like Miside. I think we gotta say that Miside is definitely a first in it's field for the kinda vibe we get from it.

Yes, quite so :happy_creep:
Would you recommend trying out DDLC?

I would! It's different of course, it's a visual novel with plenty of choices. But yeah, if ur okay with VNs

[Ultrix]

Originally posted by Ponky:

Originally posted by Ultrix:

Yes, quite so
Would you recommend trying out DDLC?

I would! It's different of course, it's a visual novel with plenty of choices. But yeah, if ur okay with VNs

Thanks! Added to my wishlist :3