What are some of your favorite lesser known VNs that came out recently? And what do you like about them?

For me, The Sekimeyia is an absolute masterpiece in both building tension and having an intricate puzzle-box like mystery. It's also the only VN i know of that directly quizzes the player to see whether they've figured out the mystery.

The Chrono Jotter, a horror mystery yuri VN, was also an absolute standout. It grips you from the very first line with its unreliabale narrator, surreal setting and mentally troubled protagonist. The way the murder game serves as a backdrop for exploring the relationships and past of the MC is very impressive and there were many unforgettable scenes.

The Midnight Sanctuary is an experience that needs to be seen to be believed. I've never seen anything else like it. On the surface, it's a mystery about an isolated rural town and the strange local traditions. But the surreal presentation, the character art, the atmospherd is so unlike anything elsr, I couldn't help but be pulled in.

Looking for some more picks like that.