#emotional-storytelling

#emotional-storytelling

If you're wondering what to play after you finish Omori, this list is for you. When you're looking for games like Omori, you might also be looking for incredible games with multiple endings, indie horror titles with moments that put your heart in your mouth, or emotionally-led RPGs with strong story beats throughout. Whether you enjoyed the turn-based combat gameplay, the twisty-turny narrative, or the complex characters--you'll find it all in this list.

Like some ancient astrologer connecting the stars into constellations to tell epic stories of grief and love, Adrienne Lenker traces her memories into songs that define the vast cosmology of Big Thief. Clothespins strewn on the floor commemorate a blossoming friendship, the kind that brings the warmth of your childhood home rushing back into your heart. The image of a lover drinking a beer in the yard evokes the yearning and resentment you feel for someone who loves you carelessly.

As a long-time fan of contemporary circus, I'm always drawn to performances that combine daring physicality with emotional storytelling - shows that don't just entertain, but challenge, connect, and uplift.

Rick's sing-song, slick-worded autofiction still sounds like he's walking on air, emotively reflecting on past experiences with a lively touch.

"In most children's books, there's just this constant feeling of adrenaline - of pushing forward to solve the problem. Madeleine slowed us down and took us to Ixchel to sit for a while."

The 'Souvenir Capsule' taps into the emotional terrain of spring—a time when transformation is constant, and memory feels sharpest.

The latest MCU entry, Thunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier, rises to the occasion as a triumph amidst the franchise's current struggles.

Expedition 33 is beautifully crafting its emotional narrative through character interactions, ensuring that the stakes of combat resonate deeply with players.