Games Like A Christmas Carol: But With Anime Girls

Newly arrived at a boarding school in Victorian England, Sara Crewe uses her love of books and storytelling to build new relationships. But what happens to a fairy-tale princess when she loses everything?

Why similar: Based On A Novel 51.2% ★, Visual Novel 10.5%, Anime 8.9%, Drama 6.7%, Emotional 5.4%

Colossals tells the story of a vagrant, who, together with his love interest, the soon-to-be-Empress Khalida, interpret the fairy tales they read in front of a windmill to be fact, telling them of a faraway land where, once upon a time, giants roamed.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 69.1% ★, Visual Novel 10.8%, Linear 6.3%, Emotional 6%, Story Rich 5.6%

改编自家里姥爷的亲身经历，一位老共产党员的平淡故事。 或者也不算平淡呢，毕竟在那时年代，没有人的一生是能平淡度过的。

Why similar: Based On A Novel 68.6% ★, Drama 11%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Emotional 4%, Text-Based 3.4%

"A Wild Last Boss Appeared! ~Black-Winged Survivor~" is an aggressive arena shooter. An offensive playstyle is its most prominent feature. Dash into hordes of enemies and snipe their summoner. Enjoy the exhilarating game experience of taking down masses of enemies at once.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 81.6% ★, Anime 13.7%, Female Protagonist 3.5%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Grotesque notes written not by Fyodor Dostoevsky, but by a "certain person".

Why similar: Based On A Novel 69.5% ★, Visual Novel 10.7%, Text-Based 7.7%, Linear 5%, Story Rich 4.9%

Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer is based on Mossflower, one of the NYT bestselling Redwall™ books by Brian Jacques, with over 35 million copies sold. Set in the caverns and catacombs of Kotir Castle, you guide Gillig the fledgling otter as you build your story.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 73.2% ★, Text-Based 17.5%, Story Rich 6%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Painting Werther is a Paintable Visual Novel where all the visuals are living paintings, all the music are classics (with a twist) and the novel was written by Goethe in 1774.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 67.2% ★, Visual Novel 10.7%, Emotional 6.6%, Linear 5.9%, Relaxing 4%

YOU are the hero in Forest of Doom! Explore the sinister Darkwood Forest in the digital Fighting Fantasy Standalone version of Ian Livingstone's classic RPG gamebook!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 87.3% ★, Visual Novel 11.4%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 76.6% ★, Anime 10.8%, Cute 5.4%, Female Protagonist 4.1%, 2D 1.3%

The Last Waltz is a full-scale visual novel about an incredible niche sport; the first visual novel to be based on Dancesport. Featuring Over 30 stunning CGs, a soundtrack of more than 35 pieces of authentic Dancesport music, and integrating real footage of professional dancers and competitions.

Why similar: Anime 18.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Emotional 12%, Linear 9.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

A sweet, slow burn yuri / lesbian visual novel about an anxious young teacher being swept off her feet by the cool, competent school nurse.

Why similar: Anime 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Drama 12.6%, Text-Based 12%, Emotional 9.7%

Decide Althea's fate in dark Victorian London. Experience the story of an upper-class young woman whose family is falling apart along with her future and who is filled with diverse and interesting characters among whom she may find love.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 70.6% ★, Visual Novel 12.9%, Emotional 7%, Story Rich 5.7%, Female Protagonist 3%

One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 74.3% ★, Visual Novel 12.2%, Text-Based 5.9%, Story Rich 5.5%, 2D 1%

A sweetly domestic boys' love visual novel about a couple of young men who find themselves raising a child.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 17.4%, Text-Based 17%, Drama 12.3%, Emotional 9.3%

Guard of Wonderland is an interactive visual novel in virtual reality created from our inspirations of Alice in Wonderland.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 81% ★, Visual Novel 12%, Female Protagonist 4.9%, Indie 2.1%

An intense third-person action-adventure set in rural India. Engage in brutal combat, explore a vibrant and raw open world while navigating a gripping narrative of power, survival, and moral choices.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 87.9% ★, Story Rich 7.3%, Emotional 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

A warm New Year’s story about a lonely person spending December 31st at work. A short visual novel about finding joy and meaning on the eve of the most magical night of the year.

Why similar: Anime 20.5%, Text-Based 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Emotional 14.8%, Cute 8.8%

Open your way across a dark open world and fight against what lives within the fog and beyond. The Fog is a survival horror game inspired on the 1980 novella "The Mist" by Stephen King.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 97% ★, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Anime 20.6%, Text-Based 17.3%, Cute 12.3%, Story Rich 8.1%

Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 68.1% ★, Text-Based 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Story Rich 6.1%

12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 68.2% ★, Visual Novel 17.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Indie 1.2%, Female Protagonist 0.9%

Improve your word-guessing skills with this unique twist on Hangman! Guess sentences from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Unlock audio clips and images with no way to lose! Immerse yourself in the greatest love story ever written.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 70% ★, Relaxing 7.1%, Story Rich 6.2%, Text-Based 5.8%, Cute 5.2%

Aesop is a famous storyteller from Ancient Greece. The best fables of him are reinterpreted and modernized for a visual novel experience. All of these short stories are purely family-friendly and full with life lessons.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 66.1% ★, Visual Novel 9.8%, Story Rich 6.2%, Cute 6%, Relaxing 5.5%

Follow Claire as she starts her own anime business called Boxuchan in this fully voice acted visual novel! Experience her first customer service moment as she handles it in a very sane and normal way!

Why similar: Anime 22.8%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Linear 12.2%, Drama 11.6%, Comedy 9.3%

All the heroines are miko! Fighting miko! Working miko! Moe miko! A girl's love that pierces through time. A tragic fate imposed upon these fighting shrine maidens. And the darkness who seek to rampage through the world of night... With those strong feelings, will Yuuya and Akiha be together?!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 21.4%, Drama 18.3%, Text-Based 10.7%, Story Rich 9.2%

Missing Stars is a visual novel that aims to depict mental disorders and the people who live with them in a realistic, but sensitive and respectful light.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Anime 18%, Text-Based 16.9%, Drama 12.5%, Emotional 11.2%

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Based On A Novel 67.2% ★, Visual Novel 12.3%, Anime 10%, Story Rich 5.9%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

A fun hidden object game with cats! 🐈 Explore detailed locations from Dumas' novel while finding fluffy witnesses to a great revenge. 🔍

Why similar: Based On A Novel 88.4% ★, Relaxing 7.8%, Indie 1.3%, 2D 1%, Casual 0.9%

What is one to do when face to face with a cat-eared, winged angel? Life will never be the same when the angel, Mint, moves in and becomes your new housemate. Follow Mint, a popular girl from the doujin circle "Animal Herb," as she stars in this brand new, heart-warmingly comedic game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Anime 21.6%, Drama 13.4%, Cute 11.1%, Text-Based 10%

A short, free visual novel about body positivity and learning to love yourself.

Why similar: Anime 22.3%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Emotional 15.3%, Cute 10.7%, Story Rich 7.5%

Tarot meets Blackjack with psychological horror inspired by Dostoevsky. A gore card game based on one of the strangest novels. Gameplay with puzzles, dark themes, surreal horror, cards and black humor. Experimental gameplay blending multiple mechanics

Why similar: Based On A Novel 75.3% ★, Visual Novel 11.1%, Emotional 6.6%, Story Rich 5.2%, 2D 1.1%

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 93.4% ★, Story Rich 3.4%, Indie 1.7%, Casual 1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Sakura Isekai Adventure is a yuri adventure story set in a fantasy world. Aki’s ordinary life is turned upside-down when she’s summoned to the magical land of Anthem by a cute cat-eared witch to find a missing priestess. Now what will she do?!

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Anime 23.3%, Text-Based 16.3%, Linear 11.5%, Cute 10.4%

She's here to help! Let Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project comfort you after encountering some hardships in this beautiful visual novel that aims to heal your troubles away!

Why similar: Anime 31.8%, Visual Novel 28.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Emotional 9.3%, Cute 8.4%

On the whimsical Night of the Fairies, Crow Yamada lands on the rooftop of a quaint patisserie known as Folkroll. Without any memories, he strives to help the cute employees by becoming the best baker around in this sugary sweet visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Anime 24.3%, Drama 16.9%, Cute 12.4%, Emotional 11.2%

Orwell’s Animal Farm is a text-based choice-driven narrative game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 62.4% ★, Text-Based 12.2%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Emotional 9.1%, Story Rich 5.2%

Read through this visual novel that will soothe the loneliest of hearts.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Anime 22.2%, Drama 19.5%, Cute 12.6%, Relaxing 7.9%

A cutely comedic lesbian / yuri visual novel about a grumpy, socially awkward writer and her cheerful, happy-go-lucky fan set in the Japanese countryside.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Anime 19.1%, Linear 10.1%, Cute 9.5%, Text-Based 8.4%

Your very own apartment, even if it's a 20-year mortgage – what could be better? Maybe the fact that Lena isn’t the only one living in this apartment? Or maybe they're not exactly people...

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Anime 26.3%, Text-Based 10.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Comedy 9.8%

I dreamed of a girl. From then on, I saw her every day in my dreams. I don't know why it happened. I can only keep telling myself that it is all false, all illusion. But on the other hand, I fell in love with it.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Drama 22.6%, Text-Based 21.4%, Emotional 16.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Drama 17.4%, Anime 15.5%, Text-Based 10.7%, Emotional 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 27.2%, Anime 17.8%, Cute 12.6%, Emotional 10.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

《繁花落舞恋如樱 -Re:BIRTH-》由日本美少女游戏资深大厂Navel制作，是早在22年前就已成为广受赞誉的经典名作的重制版。本作由西又葵担当原画与角色设计；由创作了《我们没有翅膀》、《近月少女的礼仪》等话题名作的剧本家王雀孙主笔。桃山伊音、夏和小、九条信乃等知名声优为本作女主角献声。

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Anime 22.1%, Drama 15.3%, Emotional 11%, Cute 10.4%

The (mis)adventures of Vinty, a nobody who thinks she's somebody!

Why similar: Anime 42.7%, Visual Novel 33.5%, Story Rich 7.1%, Cute 7%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

A new girl in town, Ashley, tries to befriend her lonely classmates. But can an unlikely group of friends of such different personalities be formed and survive? Meanwhile, the new headmaster investigates the mysteries of the school.

Why similar: Anime 20.7%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Emotional 12.1%, Text-Based 11.5%, Story Rich 11.5%

Explore the wonderful world of books through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 79.4% ★, Relaxing 7.2%, Story Rich 6%, Drama 4.2%, 2D 1%

Taking place months after the reopening of the café, Milk Hall Caramella, the season now shifts to summer. The café is as busy as ever so even Ciel and Koron have come to help out. No longer unsure of what to do, Asaki is steadfast in his goal to protect Caramella.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Anime 26.6%, Text-Based 22.5%, Cute 13.9%, Casual 2.4%

That pure love, that lovey-dovey moment again――A new, immersive animated novel game where you can experience the story of Yui Hanasaka, the main heroine of the popular short anime series OneRoom, from the protagonist’s point of view.Revisit her special moments in this innovative experience!

Why similar: Anime 27.1%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Text-Based 20.4%, Cute 12.3%, Emotional 6.6%

Explore the budding friendship between Carly and Siona — two girls whose personalities couldn't be more different! Will their friendship blossom into something more? Or will their selfish desires drive a wedge between them? Find out in this lighthearted prequel to Zeta Wolf Chronicles!

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Anime 20.4%, Cute 12.5%, Story Rich 10%, Emotional 8%

VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Anime 18.9%, Drama 16.4%, Emotional 16.2%, Linear 8.2%

Adventure Book in Dimension is a turn-based RPG based on the novel Wonderful Dimensional Journey. In the game, you as a new member of the human wizard team "Tribal Clan", experience the main adventure story of the "Tribal Clan" in a magic book given by your predecessors.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 77.7% ★, Anime 10.5%, Cute 5.3%, Story Rich 5.3%, 2D 1.2%

Hoping to save the café he works at from being closed, Naoya enlists the help of his cute maid co-workers, Ichigo, Kuu, Mayuki. The three girls form an idol unit, Sweet Shoreline, to popularize The Seaside Café - but becoming an idol isn't that easy!

Why similar: Anime 29.3%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Text-Based 17.6%, Comedy 12.2%, Linear 7.7%

「春の音はまるで君に似てて」は暗い夜、道に迷ったような時期に悩んでいた主人公、相原愛理が偶然蒼の歌声を聞くようになり、二人の物語が始まります。日本の女学校を背景とし、少女と少女が出会い、お互いを通して自分が進みたい道を見つけ、一歩、また一歩踏み出していく、成長と恋の過程を込めた「ゆり」キネティックノーベルです。

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Text-Based 19.4%, Anime 13.8%, Drama 11.7%, Story Rich 10.5%

유산을 차지하는 건 과연 누가 될 것인가?

Why similar: Text-Based 28.6%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Anime 19.6%, Story Rich 12.7%, Cute 7%

You, With Me is set mainly in Singapore of an expat couple who had the perfect plan, a perfect getaway for the holidays. However, everything is turned into dust as news come out of the main character's illness. Truly, will pretending that everything is normal give you a sense of normalcy?

Why similar: Text-Based 25%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Anime 20.3%, Emotional 16.4%, Story Rich 9.4%

A romantic comedy visual novel about the last summer vacation before adulthood, creating unforgettable memories with Yui.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Text-Based 22.2%, Anime 21.6%, Emotional 12.1%, Simulation 9%