Two of the most popular casual gaming genres are visual novels and interactive fiction. These unique niches focus less on intense gameplay and mechanics, instead emphasizing compelling characters and ...

Gauri is a content writer based in Frankfurt studying for an M.A. in PR. In her free time, she's usually cozying up with tea, snacks, and a manga or visual novel. She also loves gaming, cosplay, ...

This has been a year full of blockbuster game releases, leading to the common refrain that 2023 might be one of the best years ever for games. Most of that attention has naturally been fixed on the ...

Horror visual novels cater to both beginners and mature players, providing introductions to the genre. Games like "Vampire: ...

Skeith has been a gamer for over two decades now and has decided to take pen to paper for Hardcore Gamer. Capable of playing games at incredible speeds, you can rely on them to write about them in ...

Visual novel games come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are rich fantasy epics with 42 branching paths and hidden easter eggs, while others are bite-sized gems that are perfect for cozy train ...

Looking to get lost in a good text-based adventure? Our list of the best visual novels is here to help ...

Steam is currently holding its Visual Novel Fest where there are deep discounts on narrative heavy games. Lying at the intersection between books and games, visual novels allow you to make decisions ...