Games like Tales of the Mirror
If Tales of the Mirror is your kind of game, the closest matches are 不可能犯罪事件簿-Impossible Crime Book, ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory and 迷雾之夏-The Vigilant Villa — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its creative main menu interactions, immersive ming dynasty atmosphere and atmospheric. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Tales of the Mirror: Tales of the Mirror is a landscape-mode visual novel game created by Cotton Games. As a player, you solve a series of mysteries in the mid and late Ming Dynasty, in the south of Yangtze River.
Players who liked Tales of the Mirror also play
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不可能犯罪事件簿-Impossible Crime Book
WHY THIS
Top pick for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
This is a decryption class of interactive novel. One accident, two suicides. In order to prevent more innocent lives from being killed, you will be assigned to lurk on campus with your partner and find out the suspicious in different criminal cases.
ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Second-strongest match for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
ISOLAND4 is the fifth installment in the ISOLAND series by CottonGame. The game continues to feature the distinctive hand-drawn style of CottonGame, with point-and-click gameplay. The game also features a second playthrough mode, which allows players to gain a deeper understanding of the game.
迷雾之夏-The Vigilant Villa
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Third-strongest match for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
The Vigilant Villa is a plots-oriented, texts-based AVG adventure game inheriting the classic “A locked room mystery" story mode. Where the game heads towards is completely decided by player’s own deductions and choices.
流言侦探
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Ranked #4 for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
《流言侦探》是一款诡异，烧脑，悬疑推理剧情游戏，在游戏的体验中，玩家自主找出线索，并利用线索，和角色对话后推进故事。严格的推理玩法，玩家将扮演一个神秘的联络者，玩家的选择将影响了解故事的不同侧面。通过和诸多角色的聊天推理出事件一层层真相，找出隐藏的凶手。
Paper Bride 4 Bound Love
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Ranked #5 for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
"Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together.
Love Stories: When Pastel Meets Grotesque
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Some Scary Love Stories is a visual novel game with option branches Players tap the screen to read the story and make their own choices, eventually leading to different ending branches A collection of long-updated short stories on the theme of "Distorted Love"
Back to the Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Ranked #7 for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.
Paper Bride
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Ranked #8 for Tales of the Mirror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tales of the Mirror at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Tales of the Mirror.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~81% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Tales of the Mirror.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Tales of the Mirror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tales of the Mirror.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tales of the Mirror.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tales of the Mirror.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tales of the Mirror.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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More from Cotton Game
Other recommendable Steam games by Cotton Game, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon walled city
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie with Tales of the Mirror.
Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon Walled City is a sequel to the Mr. Pumpkin franchise. Our protagonist, an insignificant guy with a pumpkin head, will explore the Kowloon Walled City of Hong Kong, and witness the stories happening within these walls.
Sunset Hills
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
After being discharged from the army and starting to write novels, Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train, encountering all kinds of people and events on the way, and experiencing the new world after the war, and the real purpose of Nico's trip gradually emerges ......
One Way: The Elevator
WHY THIS
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie and RPG with Tales of the Mirror.
One Way: The Elevator is a creative point-and-click game developed by CottonGame. You need to find a blue sphere in each scene to power an elevator to travel upward.
Little Triangle
WHY THIS
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Little Triangle has the most complete platformer experience among many others. All three game modes including single player mode, local co-op mode and local mini Battle Royale mode are all well polished and hilarious!
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Mr. Pumpkin's Adventure is a point-and-click puzzle game. The main character of this game is Mr. Pumpkin who lost his memories. During the adventure, you will help him solve all the puzzles, which will eventually unveil an evil plot.
Isoland
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
The objective of the game is to explore a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and uncover its secrets
Dad's Monster House
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.
Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Tales of the Mirror.
Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind Tales of the Mirror. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tales of the Mirror.
Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is a puzzle game with a fascinating non-linear story, charming 2D hand-drawn art, numerous challenging puzzles, and unique twists. Besides numerous sci-fi references and easter-eggs hidden throughout the game, you’ll find things aren’t quite the same second time you play through the story.
Frequently asked about Tales of the Mirror
- How much does Tales of the Mirror cost?
- Tales of the Mirror is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Tales of the Mirror?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tales of the Mirror are 不可能犯罪事件簿-Impossible Crime Book, ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory, 迷雾之夏-The Vigilant Villa.
- Who developed Tales of the Mirror?
- Tales of the Mirror was developed by Cotton Game.
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