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Games Like AKER FERN - Visual Novel

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  1. #1 Something Strange
    97% matchPositive91% of 66 reviews2022
    Dev: Ethan ZimmerlePub: Mr. Hand
    Windows

    Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!

    Why similar: Text-Based 43.8%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Horror 9.8%, Adventure 7%, Casual 6.7%

  2. #2 Durka Simulator
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 1,713 reviews2023
    Dev: Xrisofor
    Windows · Linux

    "Durka Simulator" is a visual novel with humorous elements that takes place in an alternative reality in the Russian Federation.

    Why similar: Text-Based 36.4%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Comedy 15.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%

  3. #3 The Bright Star Of Seraph-Katis-
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2024
    Dev: STARxSTAR
    Windows

    《The Bright Star Of Seraph-Katis-》is a short text adventure game. This game combines a visual novel and an "adventure mode".

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Adventure 25.3%, Anime 22.6%, Casual 8.3%, Indie 7.1%

  4. #4 A Traveler to unknown Thule
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2023
    Dev: komasukePub: Nostia
    Windows · Mac

    Adventure Game Traveling around Iceland

    Why similar: Text-Based 45.4%, Anime 16.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%

  5. #5 Purrgatory
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,999 reviews2021
    Dev: Niv
    Windows

    A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 54.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Casual 11.9%, Singleplayer 7.9%, Indie 6%

  6. #6 12 Hours to Die
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 226 reviews2020
    Dev: Wesley ReitsmaPub: Westeford
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Adventure 24%, Anime 23.1%, 2D 5.6%, Indie 4.3%

  7. #7 Notes From Province
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 89 reviews2022
    Dev: BoxFox Studios
    Windows

    Dive into a deep Open World that rewards exploration. Solve clever puzzles with lateral thinking, and engage in unique, story-driven boss battles. Then take a break. Furnish your home, fish a little, and chill with your eccentric neighbors.

    Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Adventure 20.8%, Anime 19.9%, Relaxing 9.3%, Singleplayer 7.8%

  8. #8 Everyday Devil
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 280 reviews2026
    Dev: alleesaur
    Windows

    A short, linear story game of a random demon guy's life.

    Why similar: Text-Based 43.2%, Demons 21.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Horror 7.2%, Anime 7.2%

  9. #9 By Moonlight
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2019
    Dev: SugarHyped
    Windows · Mac

    ~ ~ A Comedic Mystery Visual Novel with Relationship Building ~ ~ Play as a paranormal investigator hired by the paranormal to investigate! Search for a headless horseman's missing head before the night is over.

    Why similar: Comedy 28.9%, RPG 23%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Casual 8.5%, Indie 7.2%

  10. #10 Mortgage nightmares
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 176 reviews2024
    Dev: Real life GamesPub: Flying bird Studio
    Windows · Mac

    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: Comedy 21.7%, Text-Based 21.2%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 19.4%, Casual 6.2%

  11. #11 Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 248 reviews2020
    Dev: Random Potion Oy
    Windows · Mac

    A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, RPG 23.3%, Anime 21.3%, Adventure 9.5%, Singleplayer 7.3%

  12. #12 Adolescent Santa Claus
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,321 reviews2018
    Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing

    Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Anime 34.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Casual 8.3%, Indie 6.5%

  13. #13 The Picture of Café au lait
    88% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2023
    Dev: AstralSeal
    Windows

    The picture of café au lait is a visual novel game that makes the players feel immersed in story and character. They will experience the story in the game through the first-person perspective of the main character in the story named "Takagi".

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Comedy 23%, Anime 19.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Casual 9.2%

  14. #14 Morok
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 121 reviews2019
    Dev: Varoi games
    Windows · Linux

    Morok is interactive visual novel with a northern mood

    Why similar: Adventure 33.8%, Visual Novel 33.8%, Indie 16.5%, Casual 15.9%

  15. #15 *NEW* SCUFFED EPIC VISUAL NOVEL
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2021
    Dev: Chris ShanazPub: shanaz game studios
    Windows · Mac

    This is *NEW* SCUFFED EPIC VISUAL NOVEL, which is a story set in the world of *NEW* SCUFFED EPIC BHOP SIMULATOR (#4 Best Selling free game of Steam November 2020), play as a character of your choice, as you run into some new, and familiar faces along the way.

    Why similar: Text-Based 48.5%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Casual 8.5%, 2D 7.8%

  16. #16 Annoy This Guy
    85% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2024
    Dev: Samuel Leigh
    Windows

    Annoy this guys time in this comedic piece of interactive fiction.

    Why similar: Comedy 48.1%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  17. #17 Happy Maze
    87% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2016
    Dev: DoshMallow GamesPub: Fresh Wind Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Easy game for easy life. Enjoy.

    Why similar: Anime 25.5%, Adventure 20.9%, RPG 20.7%, Horror 17.6%, Indie 8.7%

  18. #18 Lily's Day Off
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 229 reviews2017
    Dev: Kyuppin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Lily's Day Off is a visual novel, but not in the typical sense. As you progress in this game, your actions drastically change characters, story lines, and outcomes.

    Why similar: Comedy 46%, Anime 19.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.5%

  19. #19 Wet steps
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 288 reviews2020
    Dev: Orika NekoiPub: Moonworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Have a relationship with a charming priestess! An urban fantasy short and brisk visual novel with elements of slavic mythology.

    Why similar: Comedy 21.4%, Demons 18.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Anime 14.2%, Adventure 10.8%

  20. #20 Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech
    82% matchVery Positive99% of 269 reviews2023
    Dev: Study Bunny Games LLC
    Windows

    Dialogue changes from English to Japanese as you learn and progress in this comedic RPG backed by professional Japanese voice acting. This is a full 18+ hour introductory Japanese course and adventure all in one. Master hiragana, 136+ kanji, basic grammar, 240 common words used in anime.

    Why similar: Comedy 34.5%, RPG 23.8%, Anime 19.8%, Adventure 10.3%, 2D 4.4%

  21. #21 My Therapy
    81% matchVery Positive96% of 334 reviews2022
    Dev: Suvorov Mikhail
    Windows · Linux

    A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Anime 25.9%, Text-Based 22.7%, Casual 10.5%, 2D 4.2%

  22. #22 非常规放送部 Mika & Luna
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2026
    Dev: 咕隆咚工作室(GoLoDo Studio)
    Windows

    In a modern world of humans and demons, energetic Mika and sharp-tongued Luna are trapped on Earth with a 500 million debt! This free visual novel has ongoing anime-style updates. Join their hilarious adventures and uncover the mysterious otherworld's truth!

    Why similar: Text-Based 26.3%, Comedy 25.6%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Anime 13.9%, Adventure 5.5%

  23. #23 Varenje
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 1,519 reviews2018
    Dev: Play CutePub: JoyBits Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Varenje is a cute colorful adventure with a number of puzzles and mini-games made by artists for anyone that considers games to be an art.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Adventure 30.2%, Indie 12.1%, Casual 11.7%, 2D 7.1%

  24. #24 Kiki & Ana - The Child
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2021
    Dev: Horror Shop
    Windows

    "Kiki & Ana - The Child" is a cute story experience. Focused on story, art, and music. Must avoid hazards which some people find difficult. Takes about an hour to complete. WARNING: flashing lights, light gore.

    Why similar: Anime 24.5%, Visual Novel 23%, RPG 20.8%, Horror 10%, Adventure 7%

  25. #25 Void of Lilly
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 158 reviews2026
    Dev: Innocent Soul
    Windows

    Void of Lilly is an adventure in the world of the near future with JRPG elements and Bullet Hell battles! Help Ann to find her sister and uncover secrets of this world... Void of Lilly is coming on Steam for free!

    Why similar: Comedy 35.2%, RPG 26.1%, Anime 19.5%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 6.3%

  26. #26 Hello my World! Lily.
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
    Dev: Black Leaf Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "Hello my World! Lily." is a visual novel about a programmer who finds an unusual way to cope with loneliness and routine. But after a while, his imagination and actions go too far, and the line between reality and fantasy begins to melt rapidly.

    Why similar: Adventure 25.5%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Anime 21.4%, Text-Based 19%, 2D 7.1%

  27. #27 Mistfal
    82% matchMixed48% of 79 reviews2016
    Dev: Sergei Minin
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Interactive novel, survival horror, psychological thriller - you can find in Mistfal, what you're interested in.And when you pass the game, I'm sure it will not leave you indifferent.Welcome to Mistfal !

    Why similar: Adventure 53%, Indie 23.6%, Horror 23.4%

  28. #28 Take Care Of It.
    76% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2026
    Dev: Zealli
    Windows

    Horror/thriller visual novel with RPG elements about two friends that explores guilt, co-dependency, and personal limits being pushed.

    Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Visual Novel 28.9%, Horror 16.6%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 4.1%

  29. #29 Serment - Contract with a Devil
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 94 reviews2019
    Dev: Nkt StudioPub: Sekai Project
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Serment - Contract with a Devil is a visual novel/dungeon crawler hybrid featuring highly tactical turn based RPG battles, challenging dungeon puzzles, optional minigames and most importantly, a lot of cute anime girls.

    Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Anime 21.3%, Comedy 18.5%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Adventure 10%

  30. #30 Humanity Must Perish
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 273 reviews2017
    Dev: Zetsubou
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Humanity Must Perish is a short, comedic visual novel in which the fate of humanity is placed in the hands of a witty, pessimistic android.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 24.1%, Comedy 22.5%, Indie 12.2%, Casual 12.1%

  31. #31 Bring Me that Shawarma
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 540 reviews2024
    Dev: SHAWAVERSEPub: BRXKENVN
    Windows · Linux

    A visual novel about shawarma, consisting of multiple episodes.

    Why similar: Text-Based 35.8%, Anime 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Comedy 15%, Horror 7.4%

  32. #32 FAREWELL SEN
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: amoxy
    Windows

    MAKE FRIENDS WITH GHOSTS

    Why similar: RPG 48.1%, Adventure 18.4%, 2D 13.2%, Singleplayer 10.4%, Indie 9.8%

  33. #33 Juniper's Knot
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 326 reviews2017
    Dev: Dischan Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Juniper's Knot is a short (~30 mins) kinetic novel about the meeting of a demon and a boy. A kinetic novel is a game that uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Anime 22.3%, Indie 17.7%, Casual 17.5%, Singleplayer 6.2%

  34. #34 Illusion Carnival
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,011 reviews2024
    Dev: KiZ
    Windows · Mac

    A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

    Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Comedy 21.4%, Anime 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Adventure 11.7%

  35. #35 Conversation With A Rock
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2024
    Dev: Samuel Leigh
    Windows

    Have a conversation with a rock in this comedic piece of interactive fiction.

    Why similar: Comedy 37.3%, Visual Novel 24.5%, RPG 19.2%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%

  36. #36 Follow the Black Kitten
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2022
    Dev: Total
    Windows

    You buy a laptop with your hands. You find an interactive collection of short stories on your laptop and something else. Or someone? What will all this lead to?

    Why similar: Text-Based 25.4%, RPG 20.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Comedy 10.5%

  37. #37 PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,534 reviews2024
    Dev: TERNOX
    Windows

    Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Horror 20.9%, Anime 19.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 5.2%

  38. #38 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,592 reviews2024
    Dev: Leef 6010
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Anime 30%, Adventure 18.4%, Horror 13.7%, 2D 6.4%

  39. #39 Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 3,624 reviews2016
    Dev: Eternal Night StudiosPub: Alberto Herrera
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?

    Why similar: Anime 37.4%, Visual Novel 34.8%, Horror 12.1%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 4.3%

  40. #40 Tales Of Wakana
    71% matchMixed62% of 116 reviews2026
    Dev: OrangeTigerPub: INDIECN
    Windows

    "Tales of Wakana" is a fairy-tale action-adventure game full of fantasy and challenges. Step into a vast, mysterious continent, use magic to battle diverse monsters, and enjoy a unique soulful journey exploring the meaning of life, family bonds, and self-discovery.

    Why similar: Comedy 38.1%, RPG 31.8%, Adventure 12%, 2D 8.8%, Casual 5%

  41. #41 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2021
    Dev: 莉莉恩工作室
    Windows

    Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.

    Why similar: Text-Based 25.2%, Comedy 19.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Anime 13.4%, Adventure 10%

  42. #42 A Book of Beasts and Buddies
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 409 reviews2018
    Dev: Squiddershins
    Windows

    A Book of Beasts and Buddies is an interactive beastiary of curious creatures.

    Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Adventure 29.7%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 12.8%

  43. #43 Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 189 reviews2024
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!

    Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Visual Novel 26.6%, Anime 25.9%, Relaxing 13.1%, Casual 5.2%

  44. #44 SKUFS AND ALT-GIRLS
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2024
    Dev: Sempiternal Rain
    Windows

    Alt-girl simulator in the form of tamagotchi and a visual novel with immersion in the Russian atmosphere!

    Why similar: Text-Based 45.8%, Comedy 27.4%, Anime 10.9%, Casual 6.8%, 2D 4%

  45. #45 Zavod
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 429 reviews2025
    Dev: Gendocik
    Windows

    The visual novel "Zavod" is an adventure that will take you to the industrial and factory everyday life of ordinary workers.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 32.4%, Anime 31.3%, Adventure 26.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Indie 4.4%

  46. #46 苍空的彼端
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 247 reviews2024
    Dev: PygmaGame
    Windows

    "The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Anime 30.1%, Adventure 24.8%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Casual 4.6%

  47. #47 Hibernation Day
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 213 reviews2023
    Dev: Ariorick
    Windows · Mac

    Hibernation Day is a short dialog based adventure with cozy visuals. It's about family and the problems we face trying to keep it afloat.

    Why similar: Comedy 41.9%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Adventure 18.8%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 6.4%

  48. #48 MonsterxMan: Inheritence To Lust
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 89 reviews2018
    Dev: Hexadecimalstudios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    This is a semi linear adventure that takes inspiration from Shin Megami Tensei, and is big about interacting with everything and everyone around you. You can talk to enemies, and even recruit and date specific ones! All around, 6~8 hours of free RPG fun from Hexadecimal Studios.

    Why similar: RPG 41%, Comedy 26%, Adventure 23%, Indie 9.9%

  49. #49 All Dream Long A Flower Storm
    69% matchVery Positive98% of 273 reviews2021
    Dev: NUMBER7
    Windows · Mac

    Award-winning point-and-click game FREE to download and play! Relax into a dreamscape full of fairytales, legends, and peculiar scenery. With the help of friendly demon Baku, solve riddles and puzzles to reach the true end and wake up... if you want to wake up, that is.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Anime 24.2%, Adventure 21.4%, Relaxing 10.4%, 2D 8.6%

  50. #50 Winter Voices
    74% matchMixed66% of 276 reviews2010
    Dev: Clara Lehenaff
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A unique adventure, a stunning scenario to discover in one season!

    Why similar: RPG 58.3%, Adventure 25.3%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 3%

  51. #51 Derpy's Fun House
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 235 reviews2024
    Dev: Raztudio
    Windows

    This is a very short Point and Click Adventure where you try to find Items for Anon because he is the strongest who can help opening the Door to the outside

    Why similar: Casual 60%, Singleplayer 20.2%, Indie 19.8%

  52. #52 SIMPWALK
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Altersky SkyrazePub: holo Indie
    Windows

    A very short, 2D side-scroller collect-a-thon game that lets you play as the cute HOLORO mascots!

    Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Adventure 27.1%, Anime 13.8%, Casual 11.2%, 2D 4.7%

  53. #53 Helltaker
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 127,662 reviews2020
    Dev: vanripper
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    Why similar: Demons 34.7%, Comedy 20.9%, Anime 17.7%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.5%

  54. #54 The Real Face of a VTuber
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 318 reviews2026
    Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
    Windows

    A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.

    Why similar: Text-Based 25.3%, Comedy 23.6%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Anime 12%, Adventure 10.6%

  55. #55 Normis Simulator
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: PropilGames
    Windows

    Playing as Normis, you are a typical representative of the mainstream with a traditional stable life, ironically referring to youth subcultures, avoiding conflicts and extreme actions, preferring routine and social adaptation.

    Why similar: RPG 45.2%, Adventure 30.5%, Casual 11.2%, Relaxing 7.9%, Indie 5.2%

  56. #56 Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,040 reviews2025
    Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 62.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Relive the four days of destiny...

    Why similar: Text-Based 29.2%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Anime 20.6%, Adventure 18.1%, 2D 6.6%

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