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StopGate

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

StopGate visual novel is created by the community, without the involvement of professionals. This is not just a fanfiction about the authors of the StopGame game portal.

What works
  • Rich local humor and memes for fans
  • Character customization options
  • Pleasant visual style and music
  • Free to play
  • Multiple endings and achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Short length and limited story depth
  • Technical issues with skipping and saving
  • Inconsistent art styles
  • Lack of voice acting
  • Limited appeal outside fan community

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard

  • Comedy Quest

  • Friendly Fire

  • Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls

  • Dawn

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened

  • The Search

  • A Raven Monologue

  • Moral Dilemma: The Interview
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened

  • The Search
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StopGate: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Strategy, Competence.

Why this game works

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