Rank 01Why this
Also Detective and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like The Chrono Jotter
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Chrono Jotter also play
The closest matches to The Chrono Jotter: Return to Shironagasu Island, Expelled!, Rainswept, Murder by Numbers, and Magical Girl Witch Trials. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Murder by Numbers
Why this: Also Detective and LGBTQ+, like The Chrono Jotter.
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CORPSE FACTORY
Why this: Also Thriller and Interactive Fiction, like The Chrono Jotter.
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Lay a Beauty to Rest: The Darkness Peach Blossom Spring
Why this: Also Word Game and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
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MAMIYA
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Chrono Jotter
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- 7Lay a Beauty to Rest: The Darkness Peach Blossom Spring
Also Word Game and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
- 92% of 77 reviews
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- 9The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker
Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like The Chrono Jotter.
- 83% of 453 reviews
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- 23Scarlet Hollow
Also Lovecraftian and Interactive Fiction, like The Chrono Jotter.
- 98% of 3,657 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Orca Layout
- Price: $11.99checked Oct 31
- 95% of 137 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Blends lgbtq themes with body horror and paranormal mystery
- Explores mental illness with nuance and respect
- Investigation gameplay keeps players engaged
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Immersive
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Why this: Also Detective and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
Curse or Love
Why this: Also Word Game and LGBTQ+, like The Chrono Jotter.
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Why this: Also Word Game and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Detective and Thriller, like The Chrono Jotter.
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Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
A Date with Death
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Interactive Fiction, like The Chrono Jotter.
Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Interactive Fiction, like The Chrono Jotter.
Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1
Why this: Also Thriller and Interactive Fiction, like The Chrono Jotter.
TEST TEST TEST
Why this: Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like The Chrono Jotter.
The Children of Clay
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like The Chrono Jotter.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Expelled!
Why this: Shares unreliable narration with The Chrono Jotter.
Murder by Numbers
Why this: Also Detective and LGBTQ+, like The Chrono Jotter.
MAMIYA
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Drama, like The Chrono Jotter.
About The Chrono Jotter
The closest matches to The Chrono Jotter: Return to Shironagasu Island, Expelled!, Rainswept, Murder by Numbers, and Magical Girl Witch Trials. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Chrono Jotter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Return to Shironagasu Island, Expelled! and Rainswept — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and immersive, and single out its investigation gameplay and notebook system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Chrono Jotter: Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.
Is The Chrono Jotter worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 137 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 75% off, now $2.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Blends lgbtq themes with body horror and paranormal mystery
- Explores mental illness with nuance and respect
- Investigation gameplay keeps players engaged
- Surreal and esoteric story reveals
People who play it also play: Return to Shironagasu Island, Expelled!, Rainswept
Frequently asked about The Chrono Jotter
Can I run it?
Does The Chrono Jotter work on Steam Deck?
The Chrono Jotter is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does The Chrono Jotter cost?
The Chrono Jotter is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Chrono Jotter?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Chrono Jotter are Return to Shironagasu Island, Expelled!, Rainswept.
Who developed The Chrono Jotter?
The Chrono Jotter was developed by Orca Layout and published by 2P Games, Orca Layout.