Basically what the title says. I’ve only played two games like this so far (Silent Hill 2 and OMORI) and am looking for more.
Could be games, ROM hacks, mods of existing games, etc.
EDIT: So many great suggestions! Getting a bit overwhelmed by how many there are, so I’m going to need to find a way to put this in some kind of list with an order to play the games in. By all means, keep 'em coming, though!
Omori. If you don’t cry when playing that game, you are a monster…
But more seriously, even though it’s the best storytelling I’ve seen in ages, I wouldn’t recommend it if you are depressed, that game hits hard.
Read the OP. Already played it, and yeah, it’s an amazing game. I’d say the same about Silent Hill 2 and Majora’s Mask
They probably aren’t your cup of tea but thought I’d add some more variety.
Final Fantasy XIV; an mmo with focus on story and the story arc from the past 9 years is wrapped up and brought me lots of tears.
Honkai Impact 3rd; ARPG gacha game (I know, I was skeptical) also with years of story following a relatively small cast of characters.
Horizon Zero Dawn. The story itself isn’t especially emotional, but learning the secret history of the world broke me, mostly because it seemed entirely plausible in our not-too-distant future.
New vegas, trying to continue playing as the game crashes incessantly will drive you to both tears and violence
Well yeah bethesda didn’t give them much time to finish the game properly.
I’d have to say Nier Automata, as well as the recent remaster of the game that came before it, Nier Replicant (ver 1.22…). Both are soul-crushing, which is helped by their amazing soundtracks. I definitely recommend them if you’re looking for something to make you cry.
NieR: Automata is also definetely my favourite tip. Especially if you want to cry.
Just as a hint: you need to play until you get ending c or d to experience the full story (and by that I mean, you are literally missing half the story otherwise). You don’t need to do anything special, just keep playing.
Also after you get one you can easily do the other and then get the “true” ending.
