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Games like January
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January is a dynamic fiction novel detailing one year in the life of a man after the apocalypse. The games below have the most in common with it — free, text based, freeware — ranked by how closely they match, favouring the ones you can play right here in your browser.
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The 10 closest to January
- The Second FloorPlays on litrouke.itch.io
An atmospheric zombie horror. In common: post apocalyptic, text based, free.
- DomvsPlays on litrouke.itch.io
A gothic mystery game in which you rely on your environment to uncover the truth. In common: browser, text based, free.
- A man outsidePlays on litrouke.itch.io
a friendly horror game in your neighborhood In common: browser, text based, psychological horror.
- Please Answer CarefullyPlays on litrouke.itch.io
A horror game about surveys and stalking. In common: text based, psychological horror, free.
- TallyPlays here
Connect up to 4 numbers that sum up to 10. In common: browser, free, browser game.
- Be HonestPlays on ezra-szanton.itch.io
Be Honest is a completely normal personality quiz. In common: psychological horror, free, freeware.
- Cataclysm: Dark Days AheadPlays here
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead (aka Cataclysm DDA or CataDDA) is an open source survival horror roguelike set in a post-apocalyptic and fictional New England. In common: post apocalyptic, zombies, freeware.
- You Are an Ancient Poet at the Neo-Orchid PavilionPlays on kwananntan.itch.io
When the emperor himself summons you to write a poem about the state of things, who are you to refuse? In common: text based, browser game, freeware.
- Jogo Satanista para Praticar o MalPlays on virgula.itch.io
Jogo Satanista para Praticar o Mal is a visual novel that tells the story of creating a website for your friend. In common: text based, free, freeware.
- Assessment ExaminationPlays on wenderlygames.itch.io
Thanks for applying to the Authenticity Assessment Department. In common: free, freeware, free to play.
All matches
Every game like January
PlayableThe Second Floor
Zombies · 2017
PlayableDomvs
Demon · 2019
PlayableA man outside
Psychological Horror · 2020
PlayablePlease Answer Carefully
Psychological Horror · 2019
PlayableTally
Freeware · 2025
PlayableBe Honest
Psychological Horror · 2023
PlayableCataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
Zombies · 2013
PlayableYou Are an Ancient Poet at the Neo-Orchid Pavilion
Interactive Fiction · 2025
PlayableJogo Satanista para Praticar o Mal
Interactive Fiction · 2021
PlayableAssessment Examination
Interactive Fiction · 2022
PlayableTruly Kryptic
Freeware · 2017
PlayableEternal Memento
Psychological Horror · 2026
PlayableFading Five
Pvp · 2026
PlayableApology Simulator
Interactive Fiction · 2017
PlayableYou are an Ancient Chinese Poet in Exile
Interactive Fiction · 2024
PlayableRot
Post Apocalyptic · 2016
PlayableI hate trains
Interactive Fiction · 2025
PlayableLost Pig (And Place Under Ground)
Interactive Fiction · 2007
PlayableThe Judgement Chamber
Psychological Horror · 2021
PlayableJulia Was Alone
Retro · 2024
PlayableEarly accessThat Time My School Was Invaded by Dimensional Snakes and Now I'm Bound to a Multiverse Protector!
Psychological Horror · 2026
PlayableIdol to Stalker: Tashika ni Kimi ga Suki Deshita
Female Protagonist · 2024
PlayableYabai Otoko ni Nanpa Sareru Game
Female Protagonist · 2025
PlayableDiner in the Storm
2D · 2024
PlayableBetaI Became an Evil Witch that Cursed the Male Lead
Psychological Horror · 2026

Hansel and Gretel DS
Multiple Endings · 2019
PlayableMissed Messages.
Casual · 2019
PlayableLurkers
Zombies · 2019
PlayableI Am in This Photograph
Interactive Fiction · 2024
PlayableHuman Construction Site
Post Apocalyptic · 2025
PlayableMini DayZ
Freeware · 2015
PlayableLurkers.io
Zombies · 2019
PlayableHorrific Xanatorium
Post Apocalyptic · 2023
PlayableY o u
Interactive Fiction · 2025
PlayableThe Exhibit
2D · 2024
PlayableBoku wo Sodatete! Nyanda Seijin
Pet Raising · 2018