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Ann

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.

What works

  • Emotional and well-written story
  • Beautiful animated cutscenes
  • Free to play
  • Atmospheric music and visuals
  • Multiple endings and achievements

Things to keep in mind

  • Frustrating chase sequences with unforgiving timing
  • Controls can feel stiff or unresponsive
  • Lack of save convenience after death
  • Short game length
  • Limited character customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Coffin of Ashes

  • 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment

  • The Count Lucanor

  • Eve of Souls: Static Pod

  • Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition

  • Wolf & Rabbit

More intimate

Games that feels like Ann but with more focus on close relationships

  • Succumate

  • 雨鸦 - You are my sanctuary

  • Saihate Station

  • Angels of Death

  • 永不停息的黑暗之歌 ~ Endless Black Song

  • Traum

Less survival-focused

Games that feels like Ann but with less survival pressure

  • Absent

  • Lunar Mirror:The Pavilion of Desire

  • The Endless Journey

  • A Random Maze 某个迷宫

  • Ticy Adventure Club : Queen of the Spring

  • Buy a Croquette!

More violent

Games that feels like Ann but with more combat and destruction

  • Corpse Party

  • Misao - 2024 HD Remaster

  • House

  • Corpse Party (2021)

  • Mad Father

  • Repella Fella

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Ann: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026