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Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Cult Classic 20.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Anime 12.7%, Violent 7.9%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Cult Classic 23.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 7.3%

I'm going to get it back! The important treasure that has sunk in the ocean! Set in the southern island World Heritage Site, Ogasawara Islands, a city boy, a runaway girl and a local girl meet in summer, sparking the growth and deepening of love and friendship.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Anime 17.5%, Simulation 15.7%, Casual 13.1%, Adventure 12.8%

From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.2%, Anime 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Adventure 8.3%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.5%, Cult Classic 26.3% ★, Anime 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Story Rich 8%

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29%, Cult Classic 28.8% ★, Visual Novel 23.9%, Story Rich 8.3%, Anime 8%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Anime 17%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Cult Classic 13.1% ★, Story Rich 8.3%

From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 10.4%, Cute 2.6%

planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Anime 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Casual 7%, Simulation 6.1%

Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Anime 14.6%, Casual 10.6%, Story Rich 8%

《TrymenT—献给渴望改变的你—》是由2016年被誉为业界年度黑马，并荣获了萌系游戏大赏剧本金奖的作品《Re;LieF～致亲爱的你～》的原班人马所打造的共享世界观与游戏角色，并以群像剧视角重新演绎的全新作品。本作拥有令人一见倾心的顶级场景绘画，以及拥有余音绕梁般魔力的优秀配乐。

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.2%, Anime 19.9%, Casual 15%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 6.9%

From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Anime 13.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Casual 9.6%

While If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary- is technically a fan disc for If My Heart Had Wings, it includes six stories - including the prologue and epilogue to the main story - and acts as a sort of sequel to the original.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.5%, Anime 23%, Simulation 11.9%, Casual 8.9%, Adventure 7.8%

This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.3%, Anime 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Story Rich 6.1%, Casual 1.8%

Marco, an orphan with missing memories, and Arco, a dragon who rules the galaxy, were hunting for treasure in space! On one of their adventures, Marco was given a clue to the whereabouts of her mother. Their next stop, her birthplace - Earth!

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Anime 17.1%, Story Rich 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Simulation 6.2%

Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Anime 15.2%, Simulation 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Anime 16.8%, Violent 10.2%, Story Rich 9.9%

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Cult Classic 25.8% ★, Visual Novel 24.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Anime 8.1%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Great Soundtrack 27.4%, Anime 18.1%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 7.9%

From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.3%, Anime 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Adventure 7.3%, Casual 7%

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Anime 18.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Adventure 4.8%

A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Anime 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Story Rich 8.1%, Adventure 4.5%

"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Casual 15.8%, Story Rich 11.5%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Anime 13.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Anime 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%

A story for every lab member. Discover a new side of each STEINS;GATE character and get a glimpse of their inner thoughts through 10 new stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Anime 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Adventure 16.2%, Story Rich 10.8%

Haku has sacrificed a lot to inherit a mask. With his natural wiles and the reputation of his departed friend, he strikes out on the path to a new future. The curtains rise on an era of strife that will shake Yamato to its very foundations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Anime 15%, Simulation 13.7%, Adventure 8.9%

You play as Azai Kyousuke, the son of an infamous gangster. Kyousuke knows what he likes and lets nothing stand in his way in getting what he wants. Referred to as God by his classmates, he often enjoys listening to Bach and "working" part time for his stepfather.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.1%, Anime 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Simulation 5.4%

Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.6%, Simulation 24.2%, Casual 16.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Anime 8.3%

In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.6%, Anime 22.1%, Story Rich 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Casual 7.7%

--The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.6%, Anime 19%, Casual 14.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Cute 3.8%

If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.6%, Anime 23.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Simulation 4.2%

Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Great Soundtrack 26.7%, Anime 18.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 2.4%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.3%, Anime 18.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Violent 7.7%

A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Anime 17.6%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 10%, Casual 9.7%

Making*Lovers A story about the way love can bloom after dating begins. The focus in Making*Lovers is on the things that come after a relationship's beginning. With "start dating, then fall in love" as the concept, you will work towards the moment when love truly blooms.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.2%, Simulation 22.5%, Anime 18.3%, Casual 14%, Story Rich 6%

Hoshina Shuuji has a secret: He has a mysterious power that allows him to perceive the emotions of others. However, he is soon to find out that he is not the only one who has something he doesn't want others to find out about as Ayachi Nene, a classmate, likewise has a secret.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.9%, Anime 19.7%, Casual 6.2%, Adventure 5.4%, Cute 4.8%

"I'll find a solution to the Goddess' problems!" The 3rd chapter in the LoveKami series tells a story of love, troubles and more, as Akira helps the Tatarigami - Goddesses that bring misfortune - Yukari, Shion and Kaeda, with their problems.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Anime 23.4%, Simulation 18.1%, Casual 10.8%, Adventure 9.4%

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Anime 19.7%, Story Rich 12.5%, Adventure 2.9%

Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Anime 14.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 9.4%

Meet Sousuke. He's just your average student, living in a rural town. Ever since his father remarried when he was young, he's been living together with his little sister Nanaru. Together with his childhood friend Maho and their other friends, they have fun geeking out in the Otaku Club.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.1%, Anime 26.9%, Simulation 10.3%, Casual 7.7%, Adventure 7.1%

Spring has come, and our protagonist, Yukinari, returns home after 7 years. Between his second cousin Sakura, who meets him outside in a full maid outfit, Hotaru, a half-Japanese beauty with a sharp tongue, and the lazy scheming witch Alice - life just got way more interesting!

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.4%, Anime 33%, Adventure 19.6%

On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is.

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.4%, Anime 20.4%, Casual 8.5%, Violent 7.5%, Adventure 7.3%

You awaken in a field of snow with no memory of even your name. The local monstrosities nearly devour you before you meet your rescuer, a beautiful girl named Kuon—who has animal ears and a tail. She names you Haku⸺ The Japanese hit tactics-RPG visual novel series returns to PC at last!

Why similar: Visual Novel 33%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Anime 19.6%, Simulation 8.8%, Adventure 6.5%

STEINS;GATE ELITE follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Anime 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 5.3%

"A Requiem for Innocence" is a companion to the visual novel "The House in Fata Morgana." It tells the tale of a young man dragged down by his ambitions and a girl both worshiped as a saint and maligned as a witch. For them, there is no happily ever after.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Violent 11.5%, Anime 10.2%

Written in the style of a children’s book, Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell is a Cinematic Novel about two children named Mhakna and Sebiarno that escape the wretched Mullbear Orphanage with the help of a Fairy named Bell, who promises eternal happiness as long as they agree to never grow up.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Anime 17.2%, Casual 12.6%, Story Rich 10.3%

fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Anime 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Adventure 2.8%

"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Anime 19.4%, Violent 12.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Casual 8.7%

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Anime 18.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 6.8%

fault is a series of Science Fantasy Cinematic Novels using a unique 3D Camera system for a visually immersive reading experience. Follow Selphine, the bubbly Princess and her sharp-witted Royal Guardian, Ritona, on their journey of a lifetime back to their homeland of Rughzenhaide.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Anime 26%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 3.6%

Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!

Why similar: Visual Novel 58.9%, Anime 22.3%, Adventure 12%, Story Rich 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Sanzenkai Setsuna awakens on the shore of isolated island Urashima with no memories of his past. Befriending three local girls, Rinne, Karen, and Sara, Setsuna's quest to discover the secrets of Urashima and how they tie into his own past - and future - begins.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Anime 23.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Adventure 6.3%

A string of mysterious wind chimes brought three lovely and uninvited kemonomimi girls to this small convenience store. At such a summer night full of surprises and excitement, what lies ahead on their road of adventure?

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.7%, Anime 22.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Casual 9%, Cute 7.1%

A side story for The Labyrinth of Grisaia, this episode takes place just after Kusakabe Asako officially names Kazami Yuuji her successor as number 9029, and details his globe-hopping exploits thereafter. Yet more secret passages of The Labyrinth of Grisaia are revealed within...

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.8%, Anime 19.5%, Violent 13.1%, Casual 9.7%, Story Rich 9.3%

A VIP disappears en route to Japan, and it's up to Mihama students Rena, Tohka, Chris, and Murasaki to help investigate, with the twins from Kyousen Sakuragaoka in tow. Recovering the VIP pushes their minds and bodies to the brink, and to top it all off, Rena and Haruto’s past is revealed as well!

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.1%, Anime 18.3%, Violent 15%, Story Rich 9.3%, Casual 8.7%

Yan, a student of natural history, encounters a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears while conducting routine scientific research at a remote observation cabin. This might be a "blessing" for the intrepid in the golden age of geographical discovery...

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.6%, Anime 28.5%, Cute 6.3%, Casual 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.4%, Anime 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Cute 6.1%

Spring is here and love awaits, an oasis just over the horizon, a beautiful story waiting to be told. Join Takumi and Alice in a tale of fleeting cherry blossoms and forgotten first love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Anime 18.5%, Violent 10%, Casual 6.5%