- #1 Gazing from beyond
97% matchMixed65% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: 七彩绘色游戏Pub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.
Why similar: Adventure 50.5%, Indie 49.5%
- #2 Your Smile Beyond Twilight:黄昏下的月台上
96% matchVery Positive94% of 599 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story about forced smiles, coming to terms with the past, and love—but most of all, redemption.
Why similar: Adventure 51.7%, Indie 48.3%
- #3 Flamel's miracle(弗拉梅尔的奇迹)
96% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Weixi Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Assistant and I headed to a newly discovered Plane world for new resouces. Unfortunately, we ran into worm hole, due to which our spacecraft were forced to make emergency landing onto an unknown world. In order to fix the spacecraft, we started our adventure and got involved into various accidents and incidents, voluntarily or not...
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #4 Memory Oblivion Box
95% matchVery Positive93% of 1,107 reviews2016
Dev: DreaMoryPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
一份工作,让秦幽羽的父亲从此失踪,紧接着又是母亲的突然离去。虽然从未放弃过寻找,可是事情却毫无进展,直到那天……
Why similar: Adventure 51.7%, Indie 48.3%
- #5 人间 The Lost We Lost
94% matchVery Positive94% of 2,483 reviews2019
Dev: 白露社Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
《人间》是一款现实主义视觉小说合集,讲述了在同一个夏天、同一个地方的三对不同的男女之间所发生的最为真实的故事。
Why similar: Simulation 51.5%, Adventure 26.5%, Indie 22%
- #6 Sickly Days and Summer Traces
93% matchVery Positive95% of 1,890 reviews2025
Dev: Sister PositionPub: HIKARI SPARK
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A devoted brother and his fragile sister share a quiet, dreamlike summer. As her gentle companion, speak with her, care for her, and gather the fleeting, precious fragments of a love that blooms softly in the stillness of everyday life.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #7 Adventure of a Lifetime
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 870 reviews2018
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Simulation 55.4%, Adventure 44.6%
- #8 Leaflet Love Story
92% matchVery Positive91% of 823 reviews2018
Dev: G+工程团Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 121.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A normal male engineering student who used to be successful, is now languishing at the bottom in his English classes. A pretty girl who is said to be unapproachable, and is very proud of herself. How will the romance between the two of them develop?
Why similar: Adventure 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #9 School Years
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,497 reviews2019
Dev: YEARSPub: 电钮组
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A visual novel adapted from a real story.To tell the most authentic Chinese story in the most simple words
Why similar: Simulation 64.5%, Indie 35.5%
- #10 Trajectory of summer flower
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 336 reviews2017
Dev: SoraPrayer
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"let's make a promise... When I grow up, I'll find you." By complete chance, these two childhood friends meet again after 10 years apart, but this time, will he be able to hold on to her? Or, will he lose here again forever? A love story about a summer trip in the countryside.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #11 Gaokao.Love.100Days
90% matchVery Positive90% of 8,191 reviews2015
Dev: 高考恋爱委员会Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Getting a girl-friend before National College Entrance Exam, I know it's crazy, but from today, we will face everything together.
Why similar: Simulation 60.6%, Indie 21.6%, Adventure 17.8%
- #12 SUMMER -14 Days Vacation-
87% matchVery Positive94% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: Dieselmine
Windows
It's a day in summer holiday. You made a phone call to an old lady running a guesthouse on a small island. She cheerfully welcomed you as she asked you to look after her daughters. This marks the beginning of your 14 special days with two girls in a nostalgic island.
Why similar: Simulation 57.6%, Adventure 28.9%, Indie 13.5%
- #13 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
89% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #14 Summer~Life in the Countryside~
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,105 reviews2021
Dev: Dieselmine
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An simulation game about reuniting with your childhood friend,and spending your summer vacation having her.
Why similar: Simulation 67.6%, Adventure 24%, Indie 8.4%
- #15 旧手表 - Old Watch
88% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2017
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is an Visual Novel game. It's a story about time leap.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #16 Season of 12 Colors
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,049 reviews2016
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
--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: Adventure 51.5%, Indie 48.5%
- #17 Transformative Summer: Life with a TS Companion
84% matchVery Positive88% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: 88DanukiPub: HENTAI Plan
Windows
During the university summer break, I was wondering how to spend my time with no particular plans when my roommate Akira becomes a girl due to TS syndrome! If she climaxes 100 times within 30 days of TS syndrome, her gender will become fixed!? A debauched summer life with a sudden girl begins...
Why similar: Simulation 69.4%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 11.1%
- #18 Natsu no Iro no Nostalgia
86% matchVery Positive91% of 561 reviews2019
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
《追忆夏色年华》是由美少女游戏品牌MOONSTONE制作的一款奇幻恋爱题材作品。讲述了主人公与妹妹时隔三年一同返回故乡生活,并与曾经关系密切的三位女孩再度相见,并深入了解她们内心隐藏的爱意与黑暗的故事。本作由山风岚负责原画,吴担当剧本,solfa制作音乐,霜月遥献唱主题曲。
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #19 神明的一天世界(God's One Day World)
85% matchVery Positive85% of 728 reviews2016
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
an Visual Novel & Puzzle Game
Why similar: Adventure 82.6%, Indie 17.4%
- #20 Long and Hard... Summer!
84% matchVery Positive81% of 238 reviews2022
Dev: Inlet Pipe Productions
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Girls, exams and the struggle to pay the rent. Experience the life of a student who failed his first semester of Game Design Course in our Dating Sim - "Long and Hard... Summer!". Constantly choose between studying, work and love as you try to make it through the season.
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Adventure 48.1%
- #21 Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 969 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".
Why similar: Simulation 48%, Adventure 28.5%, Indie 23.4%
- #22 奇迹一刻 Surmount
81% matchVery Positive92% of 1,412 reviews2022
Dev: 猫跑工作室Pub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Surmount is a simulation game which is involved with moderate strategy on the subject of E-sports. You'll play as a college student who choose to return back to the league and win the competition as a coach. Those members can not only be your teammate, but also close friends or lovers.
Why similar: Simulation 52.2%, Adventure 26.8%, Indie 21%
- #23 A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 983 reviews2017
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings".
Why similar: Simulation 67.1%, Adventure 32.9%
- #24 Koi Musubi
82% matchVery Positive91% of 277 reviews2017
Dev: Narrator
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
After studying away in Taiwan, Shao-Tang finally comes back to his hometown of Nangan to be a receptionist at an inn for the summer where he works with his childhood friend Zi-Jin. "Without a love knot, you will be single forever!"
Why similar: Adventure 51%, Indie 49%
- #25 My Little Sister's Special Place
80% matchVery Positive95% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Our hero used to go to Akiba a lot when he was younger. It wasn't to have fun, but for his little sister's sake. One day, his younger sister is gifted a Christmas trip, and they spend time together as if they're a couple. This is the delightful and touching love story of these two siblings.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #26 流る星 -a wish star-
79% matchVery Positive93% of 169 reviews2024
Dev: NANACANPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 52.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
俺はあの日、『カミサマ』を拾った。人気イラストレーターななかまいが送る、“カミサマ”の女の子と忘れられないひと夏を過ごすビジュアルノベルです。
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #27 Scars of Summer: After
76% matchVery Positive93% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Shinachiku-castellaPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Live out your last two summers with your childhood friend and attempt to save her from the many fates that await her in the backwards village where she grew up.
Why similar: Adventure 80%, Indie 20%
- #28 Fluffy Store
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,738 reviews2019
Dev: AsicxArtPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Adventure 53.3%, Indie 46.7%
- #29 Onii-chan Asobo
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 350 reviews2019
Dev: ilシ
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Let's play Onii-chan" is a Slice of Life/Eroge Kinetic Novel about a developer of AO-rated games and his younger sister, who wants to become a developer too and intends to learn by doing things.
Why similar: Simulation 72.2%, Indie 27.8%
- #30 Summer Clover
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,466 reviews2024
Dev: ConnectionPub: Mango Party
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience a summer like never before as you become a live-in housekeeper for three charming sisters (and your supportive supervisor).
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #31 Dream Ending
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,196 reviews2019
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is a small tale from the end. The leftovers of mankind are destined to perish as the Arks break orbit. Suddenly, however, she's making me ask her out, an invitation to face the apocalypse together... a short but exquisite visual novel, "Dream Ending" is humanity's last love story.
Why similar: Adventure 53.5%, Indie 46.5%
- #32 六阶谜题 six-step mystery
78% matchVery Positive88% of 655 reviews2020
Dev: 章鱼罐头制作组
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
失意青年刘在机缘巧合下得到了一份离奇的工作,在命运齿轮的推动下,结识了几名性格各异的少女。忽然有一天祸从天降,他卷入了一起绑架案,并被迫参与一场事关生死的游戏。在求生的同时,他不得不重新审视过去生活寻求蛛丝马迹,那看似平静的生活实则早已暗流涌动……
Why similar: Adventure 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
- #33 LingerieS / ランジェリーズ
75% matchVery Positive91% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Ramune Games / ラムネゲームズ
Windows
The main character, Aoi Miyamae, is asked by his twin sister, Riko, to dress up as a woman and work as a clerk at 'LingerieS', a high-end women's lingerie specialty store, in her place. Aoi discovers the depth of women's lingerie and develops a bond with the women who visit the store...
Why similar: Adventure 80.5%, Indie 19.5%
- #34 Summer Meetings
78% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #35 Ichigo's Study Sessions
74% matchVery Positive87% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Soft Circle CourregesPub: Kagura Games
Windows
When one of your stepsisters asks you to save the academic career of another, how can you refuse?
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #36 별에게 소원을 (When you wish upon a star)
76% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: pinkjuicegames
Windows
"When you wish upon a star" is a romantic comedy visual Nobel that develops stories based on the player's choice!
Why similar: Simulation 67.1%, Indie 32.9%
- #37 Lingering Fragrance
75% matchVery Positive92% of 596 reviews2018
Dev: BLESTWORKS
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
We walk together, play together, and do everything together. This is our last trip, our last memory. It is a short visual novel contains three story lines, after main story the other two will be unlocked. Which one is your side of story?
Why similar: Adventure 51.5%, Indie 48.5%
- #38 Some Some Convenience Store
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,104 reviews2020
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store
Why similar: Simulation 49.3%, Adventure 27.5%, Indie 23.1%
- #39 Scars of Summer
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,337 reviews2021
Dev: Shinachiku-castellaPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A slice of life RPG. Due to family circumstances, Keita finds himself living with his childhood friend Ryoka for the summer. Explore a contemporary Japanese setting, and enjoy spending time with Ryoka.
Why similar: Adventure 71.8%, Indie 28.2%
- #40 Busty Milf and Summer Country Sex Life
71% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: MikanBatakePub: Dieselmine
Windows
Live at your aunt's house in the countryside during the summer! From having a small chat to taking a bath together, raise Affection Level to unlock more interactions! She may not let you kiss her at first, but eventually......♡
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #41 Himegashima Island
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: FushidarateiPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Kokomi is sent to the island of Himegashima, where his cousin demands that he spend his summer making happy memories. Having grown up sheltered, there's a whole new world of things for Kokomi to experience.
Why similar: Simulation 58.2%, Adventure 41.8%
- #42 The Moment We Met
74% matchMixed61% of 251 reviews2018
Dev: 萌约游戏制作组
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Moment We Met is a galgame with the theme on warm. In the game, you will play the part of the hero named Mr. Heh, and share an extraordinary life with an adorable and girl named Quin.
Why similar: Simulation 63.6%, Adventure 36.4%
- #43 True Love ~Confide to the Maple~
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,600 reviews2016
Dev: SP-time
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.
Why similar: Adventure 52.5%, Indie 47.5%
- #44 Roommates
69% matchVery Positive85% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Octaday
Windows · Linux
You have just entered the society, and since you have not found a satisfactory job for several months, you have to share an apartment with others. Your roommates is three lovely beauties, and then you will have a wonderful journey with three roommates and the people around you
Why similar: Simulation 77.1%, Adventure 22.9%
- #45 Summer Memories
67% matchVery Positive93% of 24,217 reviews2020
Dev: Dojin OtomePub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
It's summer break, and it's been years since you've last seen your aunt and cousins in the countryside! You don't know what to expect, but what could go wrong? Find out in Summer Memories!
Why similar: Simulation 53%, Adventure 26.7%, Indie 20.3%
- #46 Winter ~Life in the Countryside~
67% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2025
Dev: Dieselmine
Windows
It's your winter vacation. You once again took a trip to the countryside to visit your cousin, Hazuki. Things must have changed a lot since you met her last summer. How has she been doing? Your thoughts wander as you get ready for another trip to the contryside.
Why similar: Simulation 58.2%, Adventure 32.5%, Indie 9.3%
- #47 Endless Jade Sea -Midori no Umi-
70% matchVery Positive85% of 454 reviews2019
Dev: CabbitPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A suspense with a twist, this game is made by Cabbit, sister brand of SkyFish. The special touch of the female screenplay writer has brought this game to a whole new level. A group of youngsters, who suffered from memory loss, got lost in a mansion in the woods. What will their fate be?
Why similar: Adventure 53.6%, Indie 46.4%
- #48 7 summer days: Youth sky
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 126 reviews2020
Dev: Sanati Tales
Windows · Linux
A visual novel that takes place in the same universe as "7 summer days".
Why similar: Adventure 77.1%, Indie 22.9%
- #49 AQUARIUM
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 536 reviews2023
Dev: ENTERGRAM,INC.
Windows
This is the summer story of Aqua - a beginning maid carrying a secret - and her master (the player) who lost part of his memory. This is the pure summer love story of two individuals from completely different walks of life.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #50 Anime Studio Simulator
72% matchMixed65% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Anime Studio Simulator is a lighthearted visual novel about a group of friends fulfilling their dream of creating an anime. Your choices determine whether their anime succeeds... or fails.
Why similar: Simulation 70.7%, Indie 29.3%
- #51 My Cute Roommate
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 670 reviews2020
Dev: Astaros3d
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Your high school years are over, and now it’s time to think about the future. You need to pick a good college, find yourself a girlfriend, and start thinking about a job. That’s when your life changes; you’re diagnosed with a mysterious illness and there’s only one way to cure it.
Why similar: Simulation 55.2%, Adventure 25.9%, Indie 18.9%
- #52 LOST:SMILE memories
69% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: LIFE0
Windows
"A lost thing and living love ADV" set on the stage of Okinawa appears on Steam. Midsummer Island, heroines, and the only truth you will arrive.
Why similar: Simulation 84.7%, Adventure 15.3%
- #53 the 9th day:第九日
69% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…
Why similar: Adventure 54%, Indie 46%
- #54 Sister Wish
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Milk Poison
Windows
Hey, brother welcome to the "Sister Wish". To be step brother of 8 sisters, you should try to be more kind, courteous, polite. Yeah, that`s really hard, I know, what about I told.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #55 Re:Fragment ~Absolute Ambition~
64% matchVery Positive94% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: AstralSeal
Windows · Mac · Linux
We all dream of a bright future ahead, but life doesn't always turn out how we expect. Yuuma, the protagonist, lives a peaceful life until the student council president proposes a new controversial policy that changes everything they once knew forever.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #56 Living with my Little Sister
65% matchMixed70% of 405 reviews2025
Dev: Flash ClubPub: Saikey Studios
Windows
Your truant younger sister decided to crash at your place. Improve your relationship by spending time with her while balancing your job as an illustrator. Give her a head pat, cook for her, have a chat, and maybe, over time, she'll open up to you.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #57 kirakira stars idol project AI
68% matchVery Positive86% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: Sushi_softPub: Sushi_soft
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
"I want to be an idol!"The story of the beginning to the top idol singer starting from the accidental reunion of the new face manager " Nobuyuki Kinoshita " and childhood friend " Ai Amane" of the talent agency.
Why similar: Adventure 56.2%, Indie 43.8%