There's 'The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince'. It has a charming fairy - tale like story. The relationship between the two main characters is really interesting. 'A Plague Tale: Innocence' also has a strong narrative that could be related to visual novels. It has a dark and gritty story set in a plague - ridden world. And 'Ori and the Blind Forest' with its wordless storytelling but still manages to convey a deep and emotional story.
One that's not so mainstream is 'Rain World'. It has a unique world and a story that unfolds as you play. It's not a typical visual novel but has that aspect of discovery through exploration. 'Subnautica' too has a story that you piece together as you go along. It has an amazing underwater world and a story of survival that can be seen as a form of visual novel - like experience. And 'Celeste' with its story of self - discovery and overcoming challenges.
'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos is an epistolary novel. It's a complex web of letters between various characters, mainly the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. Through these letters, a story of seduction, betrayal, and the corruption of the French aristocracy unfolds. It's a very dark and cynical view of society at that time.
Yes, itch.io is a common platform for visual novels. Itch.io is known for hosting a wide variety of indie games, including many visual novels. It offers a platform for smaller developers to showcase their work, often with more experimental or niche visual novels that might not be found on larger, more mainstream platforms.
The Bebop from 'Cowboy Bebop'. The name just has a cool, jazzy feel to it. It reflects the laid - back yet action - packed nature of the show. The ship is home to a group of bounty hunters, and the name Bebop gives it a sense of being a unique and somewhat off - beat place in the science - fiction world.
I'm not aware of any other widely used abbreviations for science fiction apart from 'sci - fi' and 'SF'.
Another one is 'The Bride of Lammermoor'. It's a tragic story filled with elements of love, family, and fate. The characters are caught in a web of circumstances that lead to a heart - wrenching conclusion. Scott was masterful in creating an atmosphere that was both haunting and engaging. The novel also gives insights into the social norms and expectations of the time.
Yes, 'Slaves to Darkness' has some interesting Dark Eldar elements. It might not be solely about them, but it gives a different perspective on their relationship with other forces of Chaos. It shows how they can be both allies and enemies depending on the situation.
Yes, there's 'spec - fic' which is sometimes used as an acronym for speculative fiction, which includes science fiction as a major part.
One is 'The Darling'. It's a complex story about a woman's journey through different political and personal landscapes. Another is 'Lost Memory of Skin', which is an interesting exploration of a young man's life on the fringes of society.
For me, 'Nier: Automata' has some elements of a great visual novel within it. The story is profound and explores deep themes. 'Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout' also has a nice visual novel - ish aspect. It has a good story and likeable characters. However, 'Code: Realize - Guardian of Rebirth' is a pure visual novel gem. It has a steampunk setting, a great cast of characters, and a story full of adventure and romance.