Rank 01Why this
Shares branching narrative and dialogue choices with Departed Away.
- $1.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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- 20 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Departed Away also play
The closest matches to Departed Away: The NOexistenceN of you AND me, Paradise, Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, and Road to Empress I. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Psychological and Dating Sim, like Departed Away.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2025
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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Why this: Shares branching narrative with Departed Away.
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Road to Empress I
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Interactive Fiction, like Departed Away.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Departed Away
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- 1The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Shares branching narrative and dialogue choices with Departed Away.
- 96% of 4,781 reviews
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- 3Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head
Also Psychological and Dating Sim, like Departed Away.
- 69% of 106 reviews
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- 11The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
Shares dialogue driven choices and branching narrative with Departed Away.
- 96% of 18,377 reviews
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- 21A Date with Death
Shares dialogue driven choices and visual novel style with Departed Away.
- 98% of 10,133 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Alperen Torun
- Price: $1.99−60%checked Oct 31
- 87% of 111 reviews
- Genres: Indie, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Balance of dark themes with lighthearted goofy presentation
- Character quirks feel uniquely memorable
- Charming character designs and art style that grows on players
- Atmospheric
- Comedic
- Dark
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A Date with Death
Why this: Shares dialogue driven choices and visual novel style with Departed Away.
Killer Chat! - Original Edition
Why this: Shares visual novel style and branching narrative with Departed Away.
PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
Why this: Shares branching narrative and dialogue choices with Departed Away.
Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
Why this: Shares branching narrative and multiple endings with Departed Away.
Emily is Away
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Interactive Fiction, like Departed Away.
Everlasting Summer
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Departed Away.
The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Why this: Also Psychological and Interactive Fiction, like Departed Away.
ERROR143
Why this: Shares dialogue driven choices with Departed Away.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Why this: Shares branching narrative and dialogue choices with Departed Away.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Why this: Shares branching narrative with Departed Away.
Love Love Mystery Club
Why this: Shares visual novel style and branching narrative with Departed Away.
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Interactive Fiction, like Departed Away.
About Departed Away
The closest matches to Departed Away: The NOexistenceN of you AND me, Paradise, Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, and Road to Empress I. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Departed Away is your kind of game, the closest matches are The NOexistenceN of you AND me, Paradise and Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, comedic and dark, and single out its achievement hunting and branching narrative. 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 Departed Away: Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.
Is Departed Away worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 111 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.8 h played before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Balance of dark themes with lighthearted goofy presentation
- Character quirks feel uniquely memorable
- Charming character designs and art style that grows on players
- Dark humor lands unpredictably
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“While this is the developer's first VN, it is still not good. The story is subpar and very adolescent. You would think a 13 year old boy who played Undertale and DDLC wrote it, at least then it would be slightly endearing and funny... but…”
“It was alright, but dull. The characters have great designs yet their personalities and the way they interact seem unnatural. The art style is great, though! Also, more research should have been done. Poor mental illness representation…”
People who play it also play: The NOexistenceN of you AND me, Paradise, Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head
Frequently asked about Departed Away
Can I run it?
Does Departed Away work on Steam Deck?
Departed Away is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Departed Away cost?
Departed Away is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Departed Away?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Departed Away are The NOexistenceN of you AND me, Paradise, Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head.
Who developed Departed Away?
Departed Away was developed by Alperen Torun.