Its author, Ryukishi07, used to work as a civil servant in Japan, and was fully exposed to dysfunctional families and the country’s social problems, which are direct inspirations for his stories.īoth Higurashi and Umineko are available in English on Steam. The When They Cry series is not only scary but also deals with several deep themes. Umineko is technically the sequel to Higurashi, but you could start with the one that appeals to you the most. Umineko most notably could be described as a mix between Agatha Christie novels, Harry Potter, Ace Attorney and Danganronpa.īoth Higurashi and Umineko are part of the When They Cry series, and are staples of Japanese psychological horror, with experiences very close to what DDLC could offer. It’s pretty hard to sum up either Higurashi or Umineko as they both end up dealing with story elements and themes much broader their their initial story pitches. Battler doesn’t believe in magic, so Beatrice puts him in a timeloop, where the murders keep happening differently, with Battler trying to explain them with rational tricks in heated debate battles. The protagonist, Battler Ushiromiya, meets a witch named Beatrice, who claims she’s the culprit and killed everyone using magic. Initially, it’s about the wealthy Ushiromiya family stuck on its private island during a typhoon, with mysterious and gruesome murders happening. Umineko on the other hand is the second entry in the When They Cry franchise by 07th Expansion and Ryukishi07. Including new sequels Higurashi Gou and Sotsu released in 2021. Higurashi is one of the most popular visual novels out there after Steins Gate, and already received several anime adaptations. Right after the village’s traditional festival, one person always ends up dead, and another always disappears. Long story short, Higurashi is the story of a bunch of kids in a remote Japanese village, where a curse is supposedly happening every year. If you get stuck in the game or you would like to know all the endings, check out the video walkthrough and gameplay for the game.Perhaps the most popular games on this list. It’s very exciting for you to make friends with everyone and help the Literature Club become a more intimate place for all members. Yuri is the timid and mysterious one who finds comfort in the world of books. Natsuki is the deceivingly cute girl who packs an assertive punch. Sayori is the youthful bundle of sunshine who values happiness the most. Will you write the way into their heart? Every day is full of chit-chat and fun activities with all of my adorable and unique club members. The Literature Club is full of cute girls. Doki Doki Literature Club! is a unique visual novel game by Team Salvato.