- #1 Heralds of the Avirentes - Ch. 1 Wings of Change
97% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: TellerySpyro_GTX
Windows · Mac · Linux
Heralds of the Avirentes is a visual novel, which brings you into the “Crystal punk” fantasy setting, where the world of Nanraas in which the dragon race lives. The game combines a visual novel, role-playing game elements, social simulator, a turn-based combat system.
Why similar: Dragons 47.4% ★, Visual Novel 19.8%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Story Rich 7.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly immersive fantasy setting with a focus on narrative depth and character-driven choices.
- #2 Winds of Change
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 592 reviews2019
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.9%, Dating Sim 19%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the most DNA with the seed game, featuring a rich, furry-centric fantasy world with deep political intrigue and meaningful choices.
- #3 I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,802 reviews2022
Dev: Northway GamesPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.8%, Visual Novel 22%, Choices Matter 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi narrative game excels at making player choices feel impactful within a complex, evolving world.
- #4 Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,680 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the psychological tension and branching narrative structure found in the more intense moments of the seed game.
- #5 GNOSIA
94% matchVery Positive94% of 5,092 reviews2022
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant sci-fi mystery visual novel that uses social deduction and character-driven loops to build an engaging narrative.
- #6 Scarlet Hollow
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,206 reviews2021
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Dating Sim 23.6%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends horror and mystery with a branching narrative where your choices significantly alter the story.
- #7 Citizen Sleeper
93% matchVery Positive92% of 10,481 reviews2022
Dev: Jump Over The AgePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.
Why similar: Story Rich 38.9%, Sci-fi 27.5%, RPG 15.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric sci-fi narrative that focuses on character relationships and survival in a complex society.
- #8 Digimon Survive
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,708 reviews2022
Dev: HYDE, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Mystery 20.3%, Story Rich 16.1%, Anime 8.1%, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a visual novel format with a dark, mystery-filled plot where choices have life-or-death consequences for the cast.
- #9 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,654 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Memes 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at slice-of-life character building within a compelling sci-fi setting.
- #10 Doki Doki Literature Club!
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 226,656 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Dating Sim 26.7%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Story Rich 6.9%, Anime 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar subversion of expectations, moving from a standard visual novel into psychological horror.
- #11 Major\Minor
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 591 reviews2016
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A highly engaging visual novel, with memorable characters and multiple endings. Traverse worlds, solve a murder mystery -- and partake in political revolution. Inspired by greats such as Steins;Gate, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 4 and Future Diary. An unforgettable science-fiction/fantasy adventure!
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.9%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.2%, RPG 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that leans into the furry aesthetic and character-focused storytelling.
- #12 The House in Fata Morgana
89% matchVery Positive95% of 6,643 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Mystery 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Story Rich 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in gothic mystery and psychological storytelling that will appeal to fans of the seed game's darker narrative turns.
- #13 Night in the Woods
89% matchVery Positive95% of 20,210 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite FallPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.9%, Choices Matter 18.2%, Story Rich 16%, Mystery 15.3%, Psychological Horror 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on character-driven mystery and narrative depth within a world populated by anthropomorphic characters.
- #14 家有大貓 Nekojishi
88% matchVery Positive93% of 4,182 reviews2017
Dev: Studio Klondike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Nekojishi is a visual novel about feline beast-men, Taiwanese folklore, and the pressures and consequences that come with navigating the world of gods and spirits.
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.4%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Memes 9.2%, Sexual Content 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded furry visual novel that balances dating sim elements with cultural and supernatural themes.
- #15 Knights College
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,223 reviews2021
Dev: KAIJYU-09
Windows
KnightsCollege is a kemono visual novel set in the Knight College, where elite knight candidates live. In this game, every choice is presented as a card, and the protagonist lives in the dormitory while collecting cards.
Why similar: Dragons 38.7% ★, Visual Novel 26.4%, Sexual Content 10.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%, LGBTQ+ 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused visual novel that emphasizes social interaction and choices within a fantasy school setting.
- #16 DRAMAtical Murder
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,946 reviews2021
Dev: Nitro+CHiRALPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Sexual Content 15.2%, Choices Matter 14.1%, LGBTQ+ 7.9%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A darker, psychological visual novel with a strong focus on character relationships and mystery.
- #17 Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
86% matchVery Positive93% of 7,340 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.6%, Choices Matter 15.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 12.5%, Psychological Horror 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive sci-fi mystery visual novel that relies on complex puzzles and branching paths to tell a gripping story.
- #18 Coffee Talk
84% matchVery Positive95% of 12,534 reviews2020
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.9%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Story Rich 16%, Anime 5.5%, LGBTQ+ 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a relaxing, character-focused experience that emphasizes listening and building relationships in a unique setting.
- #19 Hashihime of the Old Book Town
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 686 reviews2019
Dev: ADELTAPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Step into the shoes of an aspiring author during the Taisho era in this psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel. Travel back in time to try and save your friends while confronting your own character flaws. Will you retreat into your fantasies, or can you keep it together enough to rescue them?
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Mystery 14.8%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Story Rich 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, mystery-heavy visual novel with a distinct atmosphere and deep narrative roots.
- #20 Amorous
84% matchVery Positive84% of 10,662 reviews2018
Dev: Team AmorousPub: Snaggletooth Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Explore the dazzling neon lights of Amorous. A bustling furry night club that attracts all species, personalities and sexualities. Create your own character and find all 9 datable characters!
Why similar: Dating Sim 40.8%, Sexual Content 24.9%, Visual Novel 18.2%, LGBTQ+ 4.6%, Story Rich 4%
Why You'll Like It: A popular furry-themed dating sim that offers a wide variety of character interactions.
- #21 The Divine Speaker
83% matchVery Positive96% of 448 reviews2022
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.9%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy visual novel with a strong focus on world-building and romantic character arcs.
- #22 The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,527 reviews2017
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Mystery 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a branching narrative with significant consequences and a strong emphasis on horror and mystery elements.
- #23 Beacon Pines
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,465 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.6%, Story Rich 18.9%, Mystery 15.1%, RPG 5%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming yet mysterious narrative game that uses a unique 'book' mechanic to explore different branching outcomes.
- #24 Long Live The Queen
81% matchVery Positive95% of 7,162 reviews2013
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56%, Anime 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Simulation 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes visual novel where every choice matters and the path to survival is fraught with danger.
- #25 SoulSet
82% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2017
Dev: NoBreadStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SoulSet is a mystery/romance visual novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with five other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust?
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Dating Sim 19.1%, Sexual Content 9.9%, Mystery 9%, Choices Matter 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that requires players to uncover secrets through careful investigation and dialogue.
- #26 Dreambound
79% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac
Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Dating Sim 18%, Mystery 14%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Story Rich 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A character-driven visual novel that explores emotional themes and mystery within a fantasy setting.
- #27 Monster Prom
78% matchVery Positive93% of 14,329 reviews2018
Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
Why similar: Dating Sim 48.3%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Sexual Content 5.3%, LGBTQ+ 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more comedic, it captures the dating sim and monster-themed elements that fans of the seed game may enjoy.
- #28 Purrfect Date - Visual Novel/Dating Simulator
81% matchMixed61% of 471 reviews2017
Dev: Bae TeamPub: Bossa Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
As Cat Island’s newest arrival, it’s not long before you realise something’s seriously amiss, or should we say… amorous! A blend of mystery, intrigue and wickedly black humour, will you discover your Purrfect Date before it’s too late? Remember, curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.6%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Psychological Horror 7.5%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Mystery 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, narrative-heavy dating sim that focuses on character-driven humor and mystery.
- #29 STEINS;GATE
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 26,830 reviews2016
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 67.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 42.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Anime 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi mystery visual novel that is essential for anyone who enjoys complex, choice-driven storytelling.
- #30 fault - milestone one
79% matchVery Positive92% of 3,240 reviews2014
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 71.2%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality sci-fi fantasy visual novel that focuses on world-building and character development.
- #31 Friendship with Benefits
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,688 reviews2020
Dev: TwistedScarlett60
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Friendship with Benefits is a unique eroge game that combines free-roaming elements, visual novel, dating simulator and role-playing mechanics. With a cast of over 20+ romanceable characters, where will you begin in this new and wonderful world?
Why similar: Dating Sim 35.2%, Visual Novel 28%, Sexual Content 16.6%, Story Rich 10.3%, Sci-fi 4.1%
- #32 My Furry Dragon 🐾
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 213 reviews2023
Dev: Dirty Fox Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Oh no, the kingdom is preparing for war, and the princess has been captured by the Terrifying Dragon. Now you must travel through the Dreadful Forest to find the princess and fight the evil dragon. But what if the Dragon is not evil at all?..
Why similar: Dragons 56.8% ★, Dating Sim 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Sexual Content 5.7%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #33 Changeling Tale
75% matchVery Positive98% of 248 reviews2023
Dev: Helmet Fox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fantasy and reality collide in Changeling Tale, a story-rich visual novel about finding one's "true" self... and true love! Help a young man returning from war rebuild his life, kindle new romances, and reveal a secret that will forever transform the lives of those closest to him—literally!
Why similar: Dragons 43.5% ★, Dating Sim 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.5%, Choices Matter 6.2%
- #34 Ravager
76% matchVery Positive93% of 929 reviews2021
Dev: 4MinuteWarningPub: CriticalBliss
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ravager is a role-playing game where you play a young dragon, determined to reclaim his birthright. To do so, you will need to build your power, ally with dark forces, evade justice, and whet your monstrous appetites.
Why similar: Dragons 60.4% ★, Visual Novel 9.2%, Story Rich 9%, Sexual Content 7.1%, Psychological Horror 5.5%
- #35 Angel Wings
76% matchVery Positive88% of 645 reviews2021
Dev: RumR Design
Windows
Upon answering a mysterious phone call, you awaken in an unfamiliar place filled with new faces… Through intricate relationships and thoughtful introspection, will you be able to unravel the reason you are here?
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.8%, Visual Novel 29.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #36 5omeday
72% matchVery Positive89% of 323 reviews2026
Dev: Indigo IngotsPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
You have been assigned to guard a dragon girl set to be executed at the end of 5 days and have the ability to kill her instantly at any time with the push of a button in this multi-ending visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #37 Six Legends
71% matchVery Positive100% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent Paquin
Windows
The epic and emotional journey of six dragons growing up in a broken civilization, each with their own unique perspectives on life. Mixing Visual Novel, Point-And-Click, Rhythm, Cooking, Fighting and more, Six Legends is a unique experience about life and friends.
Why similar: Dragons 57.9% ★, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #38 Ascendant Hearts
75% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A visual novel where you wake up in a strange new world before going on a real-life RPG adventure with three wacky party members.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.6%, Dating Sim 15.9%, Sexual Content 14.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Anime 8.9%
- #39 Seraphim Slum
71% matchVery Positive96% of 172 reviews2024
Dev: rosesrotPub: angelrot games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An eerie liminal game that explores just how far an angel can fall. Play as sapphic Lucifer and corrupt angels into falling... in love with you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Dating Sim 27%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #40 OZMAFIA!!
73% matchVery Positive82% of 687 reviews2016
Dev: Poni-Pachet SYPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy a dramatic romance in this fairytale otome visual novel. Who will you decide to trust and fall in love with in this mysterious town where fairytales have become warring mafia famiglia? Explore this exciting world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.6%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #41 Bokuten - Why I Became an Angel
73% matchVery Positive85% of 158 reviews2019
Dev: OVERDRIVEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bokuten is a dramatic, emotional visual novel where you must play cupid and decide if the relationships you witness are worth rekindling, or if letting them fall apart would result in greater happiness. The decisions you make will echo into the course of your own love life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Dating Sim 22.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #42 Fursona Festival
72% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: BubblegumDrgn
Windows · Mac
Wander into the carnival of a giant magical dragon lady, where nobody ever leaves unchanged! Answer an extensive list of questions disguised as mini games as you explore the carnival grounds to discover what animal spirit lives inside you.
Why similar: Dragons 41.1% ★, Visual Novel 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Mystery 8.6%
- #43 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
67% matchVery Positive93% of 21,931 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6%
- #44 Furry Shakespeare: Dashing Dinosaurs & Sexy Centaurs: Winter's Tale
73% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Stegalosaurus Game Development
Windows · Linux
Do you like sappy holiday movies? Well, now you're in one. Save the day with your band of holiday elves.
Why similar: Dragons 29.3% ★, Dating Sim 24.9%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #45 Dear Monster
70% matchVery Positive90% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Y Press Games Pub: Y Press Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A NSFW tale of magic and love between man and monster with art by the famous bara artist Jouvru! Allen is trapped in a mansion with five magical beasts. Will he escape or claim his legacy as a wizard? Magic is real, the pull is strong, and he can't turn away from these gorgeous monsters.
Why similar: Dragons 41.7% ★, Dating Sim 15.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Sexual Content 6.4%, Choices Matter 6.2%
- #46 Lagoon Lounge : The Poisonous Fountain
71% matchVery Positive93% of 611 reviews2018
Dev: KAIJYU-09
Windows
This is a visual novel containing furry characters and homosexual themes. You take on the role of a furry who has moved to a seaside village and become involved in the lives of its residents.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Sexual Content 23.8%, Dating Sim 16.8%, LGBTQ+ 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #47 UncleNeighbor:uncle Dating Simulator
70% matchVery Positive91% of 884 reviews2020
Dev: GameUncle
Windows · Mac
You can play as a newcomer to the town starting a new life and date the 12 uncles
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.1%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Sexual Content 17.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.6%, LGBTQ+ 8%
- #48 Hey Stranger! I Dare You to Love Me!
68% matchVery Positive85% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: Pound Cake WorkshopPub: Kupaa Games
Windows
In this saucy 2D visual novel, you find yourself in a strange new town in which all of its residents are promiscuous and eager to get to know the newcomer! The story will depend entirely on your own choices. Will you give in to passion and accept the locals' blatant advances?
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.1%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Sexual Content 9.2%
- #49 Duel to The Holes
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: GoldenmasterPub: Big Holes games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Welcome to The Hole, where the only thing bigger than the trouble is... well, let's just say the locals have a few extra tricks up their sleeves - and their pants.
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.1%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Sexual Content 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #50 Sani Yang's Laboratory
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,142 reviews2025
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
You wake up in the world of anthropomorphic creatures. After finding you've been the subject of a certain lab's experiments, you must find the ulterior goals hidden from sight. Is this lab secretly a threat to the human world? Or is there more to it that you simply cannot understand?
Why similar: Dating Sim 38.2%, Visual Novel 32%, Sexual Content 7.7%, Anime 5.4%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #51 Fallen Seeds
68% matchVery Positive88% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: KPDPub: Monkey Rave Production
Windows
As Evod, a special agent of the Earth Empire, you embark on a thrilling adventure to the enigmatic planet of Ulthar, inhabited by the zoomorphic tribe of the Flock, a biotechnological extraterrestrial civilization. Your mission is to unravel an ancient mystery that holds the key to your destiny.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, Dating Sim 31.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #52 Dragon Sleuth Brittany
66% matchVery Positive89% of 322 reviews2025
Dev: Cherry Blossom GamesPub: Critical Bliss
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 123.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Play as aspiring scaly detective Brittany Sweetbottom in this light-hearted sexy pixel-art RPG! Solve the mystery of the stolen dragon eggs and immerse yourself in a world chock full of horny furry characters!
Why similar: Dragons 65.1% ★, Sexual Content 27.2%, Adventure 3.8%, LGBTQ+ 2%, Indie 1.1%
- #53 Hush Hush - Only Your Love Can Save Them
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,647 reviews2023
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 82.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A Visual Novel with a twist - improve skills, charm girls, and learn dangerous secrets... by any means necessary.
Why similar: Dating Sim 35.2%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Sexual Content 16.5%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #54 NO, THANK YOU!!!
69% matchVery Positive88% of 198 reviews2018
Dev: paradePub: MangaGamer
Windows
NO, THANK YOU!!! is a dark, dramatic mystery hidden behind a comic veneer as all of the men in this yaoi visual novel harbor their own secrets. Uncover the mystery behind the protagonist and this bar disguising a detective agency while flirting with the guys and growing intimate with them.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Crime 15.6%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #55 Sex and the Furry Titty
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,236 reviews2021
Dev: Furlough GamesPub: Furlough Games PBS
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Sex and the Furry Titty goes to town on the city! Experience 6 new stories with an elaborate web of branching paths. Explore each one, win match-3 challenges, and get ready for 24 hot animated VOICED sex scenes!
Why similar: Dragons 50.9% ★, Dating Sim 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%
- #56 My Furry Neighbour 🐾
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 318 reviews2021
Dev: Dirty Fox Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's a new girl in town! You live a mundane otaku life until one day, your new neighbor turns everything upside down. Experience a story filled with romance, comedy, and a touch of personal drama!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Dating Sim 29.4%, Sexual Content 13.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Anime 4%
- #57 Dragon Island
69% matchMixed47% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: Kulplant
Windows · Mac
Henry Heimlich, a shark dragon lifesaver suddenly received a ticket to Dragon Island, the famous resort. Follow Henry to the island, and create some unique memory on the long shore with 6 other dragons!
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.1%, Mystery 17.8%, Story Rich 11.3%, Anime 7.2%, RPG 7%
- #58 Alaris
64% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: Crescence Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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.
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.8%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 8.2%
