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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Romance, Choices Matter, Dating Sim, Visual Novel.

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Discover secrets long forgotten, and nurture relationships waiting to bloom. In a game inspired by the lore of Dragon and Fae, make choices that can shape your story, relationships, and even personality. Will you be brave, kind, wise, charismatic? Only you know the answer to your fate.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 46 reviews
Released: 2025-09-19
Developer: Crescence Studio
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Dev: Arcadie & Utopie
    Windows · Mac

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  2. #2 Royal Alchemist
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 323 reviews2020
    Dev: Nifty VisualsPub: Nifty Productions
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    Intrigue, betrayal, deaths! An Otome / BxB survival Raising Simulation in a high-fantasy royal court setting with RPG elements.

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    96% matchVery Positive86% of 87 reviews2023
    Dev: Rose Arcana Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Otome 26.6%, Dating Sim 12.3%, Romance 10.2%, Visual Novel 8.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%

  4. #4 OZMAFIA!!
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 680 reviews2016
    Dev: Poni-Pachet SYPub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Once upon a time, a girl, her pet dog, and three companions made a journey to meet a great wizard who could grant their wishes. But what if the girl hadn’t believed that “there’s no place like home”? Explore a fairytale world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!

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    94% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2023
    Dev: LocaGames
    Windows

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    94% matchVery Positive87% of 145 reviews2023
    Dev: Foxglove Games
    Windows

    Play as twins Hazel and Jace in this wholesome romcom visual novel. After a silly bet is made, the protagonists must find a boyfriend or girlfriend before their twin beats them to it!

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    93% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: Snowhaven Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Dev: Rolling Crown
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Otome 26.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Dating Sim 11.8%, Romance 10.1%, Visual Novel 8%

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    91% matchVery Positive96% of 189 reviews2024
    Dev: Rascal Devworks
    Windows

    Embrace the monster within in this dark fantasy visual novel with inclusive romances. Befriend charming allies, defy bitter rivals, fall in love. Your choices will save or condemn mortals, shaping the fate of a city as beautiful as it is cruel.

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    91% matchVery Positive83% of 86 reviews2021
    Dev: Maratus
    Windows

    ARISEN is a narrative card game where you use your emotions to create your own story in a dark fantasy universe.

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    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 524 reviews2024
    Dev: Miss Xero
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    89% matchVery Positive97% of 123 reviews2023
    Dev: Lovebird Game Studios
    Windows

    Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.

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    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,246 reviews2023
    Dev: Two and a Half Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    89% matchVery Positive95% of 566 reviews2021
    Dev: Galdra Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Dev: GB Patch Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    Dev: Open Late Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Dev: Square Weasel Studio
    Windows · Linux

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    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
    Windows

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    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 873 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    76% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: Nochi Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows · Mac

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    74% matchVery Positive95% of 194 reviews2022
    Dev: Steamberry Studio
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Jaime Scribbles Games
    Windows · Mac

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  37. #37 Corona Borealis
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2019
    Dev: Winter Wolves
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    June Pinegar is forced to spend the summer working at her father’s quaint country café, far away from her urban home. Will romance spark with the dutiful barista or friendship form with the bubbly cashier? Or perhaps she’ll mend the strained relationship between her and her quirky father.

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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 5,047 reviews2022
    Dev: Jenny Vi Pham
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    75% matchVery Positive93% of 766 reviews2014
    Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 201 reviews2024
    Dev: dramatic create
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,314 reviews2016
    Dev: Date Nighto
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 94 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcadie & Utopie
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
    Dev: Jaime Scribbles Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows · Mac
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    71% matchVery Positive90% of 162 reviews2017
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    69% matchVery Positive99% of 457 reviews2024
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    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 40 reviews2020
    Dev: kalmia8Pub: MangaGamer
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wind Chimes Games Limited
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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 437 reviews2019
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    69% matchVery Positive92% of 58 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  52. #52 Aeterna: Rubra Plena
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Quantum Velvet Games
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    70% matchVery Positive89% of 257 reviews2015
    Dev: Hanako Games
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    68% matchVery Positive95% of 1,012 reviews2019
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    Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
    Windows

    Doki Doki House is a Dating Sim that takes place in beautiful Australia, on the Gold Coast. In this game you play as the heroine, which suddenly becomes the temporary owner of a guest house. Fall in love with these characters and experience the interesting story of your very own guest house!

    Why similar: Otome 34%, Romance 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Dating Sim 5.6%

  59. #59 The Summit Library
    67% matchPositive93% of 44 reviews2024
    Dev: qkayoo studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A Library that's falling apart, an Empire on the brink of war, and a dangerous magical mystery you've been tasked to solve.

    Why similar: Otome 24.1%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Dating Sim 13.5%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Romance 8%

  60. #60 Fling with a Tiefling
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2024
    Dev: Kristi Jimenez
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fling with a Tiefling is a short fantasy romance visual novel that follows you, an adventurer whose journey is about to come to an end. With tonight potentially being the last night with your treasured Tiefling companion Karrus, how will you spend it with him?

    Why similar: Otome 24.8%, LGBTQ+ 13.4%, Romance 9.1%, Dating Sim 9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%

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