- #1 Golden Treasure: The Great Green
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: Dreaming Door Studios
Windows · Mac
Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth.
Why similar: Dragons 59.6% ★, Visual Novel 14.4%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.4%, Story Rich 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique perspective on dragon life with a heavy focus on survival, narrative choices, and philosophical exploration.
- #2 Winds of Change
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 583 reviews2019
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 29.9%, Dating Sim 19.6%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality furry visual novel that shares the same emphasis on deep world-building, political intrigue, and meaningful choices.
- #3 Heralds of the Avirentes - Ch. 1 Wings of Change
96% matchVery Positive98% of 56 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 46.5% ★, Visual Novel 20%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Mystery 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy visual novel that focuses on character-driven drama and significant choices within a non-human society.
- #4 Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 30,737 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Dating Sim 17.5%, Choices Matter 16.7%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that excels at branching narratives and high-stakes decision-making similar to the darker paths in the seed game.
- #5 The Mystery of Caketropolis
95% matchVery Positive96% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Afiq Suradi
Windows
A bakery falls to arson and a city falls to chaos. With the harmony between human and dragon crumbling, can Rimentus solve the Mystery of Caketropolis before his kind face exile?
Why similar: Dragons 73.6% ★, Mystery 8.3%, Story Rich 7.8%, Drama 7.2%, Adventure 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dragon-centric mystery game that mirrors the investigative and interactive fiction elements of the seed title.
- #6 Scarlet Hollow
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,469 reviews2021
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Dating Sim 23.6%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This mystery-horror visual novel features a deep, choice-driven story where your relationships with characters significantly impact the outcome.
- #7 I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,518 reviews2022
Dev: Northway GamesPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.1 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 26.4%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi life-sim that masterfully blends world-building, character relationships, and consequence-heavy choices.
- #8 DRAMAtical Murder
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,466 reviews2021
Dev: Nitro+CHiRALPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 37.8%, Sexual Content 15.3%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Drama 9.1%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery visual novel that shares the seed game's focus on dark themes and complex character dynamics.
- #9 GNOSIA
91% matchVery Positive94% of 4,733 reviews2022
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 33%, Mystery 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi mystery game that uses a loop-based narrative to explore deep character relationships and complex social deduction.
- #10 NO, THANK YOU!!!
91% matchVery Positive87% of 184 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 21.9%, Crime 14.5%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Drama 11.2%, Mystery 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, character-driven mystery visual novel that provides a similarly intense narrative experience.
- #11 The Pale Beyond
89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,115 reviews2023
Dev: Saltstone StudiosPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.
Why similar: Choices Matter 35.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.4%, Story Rich 22.5%, Simulation 8.3%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused narrative game where every choice matters and the pressure of leadership creates intense psychological stakes.
- #12 Bokuten - Why I Became an Angel
90% matchVery Positive86% of 149 reviews2019
Dev: OVERDRIVEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 26.4%, Dating Sim 20.6%, Drama 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Choices Matter 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, supernatural drama that uses visual novel mechanics to explore themes of identity and connection.
- #13 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 37,969 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Choices Matter 17.5%, Story Rich 14.1%, Memes 12%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric sci-fi narrative experience that excels at building a world through character-driven dialogue and subtle storytelling.
- #14 Knights College
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,192 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 39.3% ★, Visual Novel 26.9%, Sexual Content 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Drama 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes character-focused drama and meaningful choices within a social setting.
- #15 The Divine Speaker
87% matchVery Positive96% of 436 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 24.9%, Visual Novel 24.2%, Drama 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Mystery 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-based visual novel that focuses on adventure, character relationships, and a rich, unfolding plot.
- #16 Major\Minor
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 590 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 47.7%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, RPG 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that features adventure and story-rich elements within a modern, character-focused setting.
- #17 Angel Wings
85% 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 33.4%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Choices Matter 12%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dating sim visual novel that shares the thematic focus on supernatural beings and relationship building.
- #18 Changeling Tale
84% matchVery Positive98% of 237 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 40.9% ★, Dating Sim 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%, Sexual Content 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that combines dating sim elements with choice-based mechanics and a focus on character growth.
- #19 Purrfect Date - Visual Novel/Dating Simulator
86% matchMixed60% of 470 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 33.4%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Psychological Horror 7.5%, Mystery 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, story-rich visual novel that blends humor with a surprisingly deep mystery element.
- #20 Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
83% matchVery Positive93% of 6,967 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 34.2%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11%
Why You'll Like It: An intense sci-fi mystery series known for its branching paths and life-or-death choices that mirror the tension of the seed game.
- #21 Ascendant Hearts
84% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 43.9%, Dating Sim 16%, Sexual Content 14.2%, Adventure 9%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused visual novel that incorporates anime-inspired aesthetics and character-driven storytelling.
- #22 Fallen Seeds
82% matchVery Positive88% of 91 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 33.4%, Dating Sim 31.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi romance visual novel that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and character connection.
- #23 STEINS;GATE
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,378 reviews2016
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 66.2 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%, Story Rich 13.7%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Anime 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive sci-fi mystery visual novel that balances complex character relationships with a gripping, time-bending plot.
- #24 Coffee Talk
81% matchVery Positive95% of 12,156 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 46.5%, Choices Matter 20.7%, Story Rich 16.7%, Anime 5.6%, Simulation 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A character-driven narrative game that focuses on the intimate, atmospheric conversations between diverse individuals in a fantasy setting.
- #25 My Furry Neighbour 🐾
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 308 reviews2021
Dev: Dirty Fox Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 29.8%, Dating Sim 26.5%, Sexual Content 12.4%, Drama 10.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that provides a character-focused narrative experience with a focus on social interactions.
- #26 Ravager
80% matchVery Positive94% of 862 reviews2021
Dev: 4MinuteWarningPub: CriticalBliss
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 70.2% ★, Story Rich 10.7%, Sexual Content 8.1%, Psychological Horror 6.6%, Anime 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A horror-tinged, story-rich experience that focuses on character interactions and unfolding mysteries.
- #27 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
78% matchVery Positive93% of 124,984 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Why similar: Choices Matter 31.6%, Visual Novel 23%, Story Rich 23%, RPG 9.4%, Sexual Content 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in choice-driven narrative and mystery that offers unparalleled depth in character interaction and world-building.
- #28 Monster Prom
79% matchVery Positive93% of 14,244 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 49.8%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Sexual Content 5.4%, Story Rich 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous dating sim that utilizes branching paths and choice-based mechanics to create a highly replayable experience.
- #29 The House in Fata Morgana
79% matchVery Positive95% of 6,041 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 33.6%, Mystery 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Story Rich 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and psychological gothic mystery that prioritizes narrative depth and atmospheric storytelling.
- #30 Amorous
78% matchVery Positive84% of 10,662 reviews2018
Dev: Team AmorousPub: Snaggletooth Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 34.9 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 42.7%, Sexual Content 26.2%, Visual Novel 19%, Story Rich 4.2%, Memes 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dating sim that focuses on social interaction and relationship building in a furry-themed world.
- #31 Sex and the Furry Titty
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,207 reviews2021
Dev: Furlough GamesPub: Furlough Games PBS
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 50.5% ★, Dating Sim 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%
- #32 My Furry Dragon 🐾
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 181 reviews2023
Dev: Dirty Fox Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 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 55.8% ★, Dating Sim 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Sexual Content 5.6%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #33 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
73% matchVery Positive93% of 19,673 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.7 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 36.5%, Dating Sim 16%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Drama 8%
- #34 5omeday
74% matchVery Positive91% of 205 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%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #35 Sani Yang's Laboratory
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 717 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 34.8%, Visual Novel 29.4%, Drama 11.2%, Choices Matter 5.1%, Simulation 4.8%
- #36 Friendship with Benefits
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,633 reviews2020
Dev: TwistedScarlett60
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 30.9 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 36.7%, Visual Novel 29.2%, Sexual Content 17.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Sci-fi 4.3%
- #37 Fursona Festival
75% matchVery Positive88% of 64 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 40.6% ★, Visual Novel 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Mystery 8.7%
- #38 DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
74% matchVery Positive95% of 3,724 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 138.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.9%, Visual Novel 29.5%, Sexual Content 8.6%, Anime 6.6%, Mystery 5.7%
- #39 Summer Meetings
73% 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: Dating Sim 24.2%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Drama 8.8%, Sexual Content 8.4%
- #40 A Town Uncovered
70% matchMixed68% of 333 reviews2025
Dev: GeeSekiPub: TinyHat Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Sinful suburbanites and naughty MILFs await in this 18+ visual novel with adventure game and dating sim elements. Explore a sleepy little town steeped in sexy secrets. What goes on behind the closed doors of your neighborhood?
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.8%, Sexual Content 28.2%, Visual Novel 26.9%, Violent 3.3%, Indie 3.2%
- #41 家有大貓 Nekojishi
71% matchVery Positive93% of 4,162 reviews2017
Dev: Studio Klondike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 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 26.2%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Memes 9.4%, Sexual Content 8.9%
- #42 Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: SquiddershinsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Kaichu is a dating sim about kaiju! You play the role of Gigachu, a gigantic romantic looking for love. Meet 6 other eligible kaiju and visit 24 famous landmarks where Gigachu will answer challenging compatibility questions to decide the fate of your relationship.
Why similar: Dragons 41.2% ★, Dating Sim 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%
- #43 Seraphim Slum
69% matchVery Positive95% of 148 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 25.8%, Dating Sim 24.7%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Drama 11.3%
- #44 Dragon Island
72% matchMixed47% of 178 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 37.5%, Drama 18.5%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 9.8%, Anime 6.1%
- #45 Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance
71% matchVery Positive93% of 141 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket Adrift
Windows · Mac · Linux
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance is a dating sim about a teen girl who moves to a small secret community of cryptids. Romance a magical Fairy, a sensitive Sasquatch and a bold Velociraptor. A satirical 90's teen drama about trying to find love in your last year of high school.
Why similar: Dating Sim 30%, Visual Novel 28.4%, Drama 12%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #46 Quantum Suicide
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: Cotton Candy Cyanide
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quantum Suicide is a game of betrayal, deception and romance in the cold depths of space.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Mystery 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.5%
- #47 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 42.5% ★, Dating Sim 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Sexual Content 6.6%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #48 Dreambound
68% matchVery Positive96% of 89 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 25.7%, Dating Sim 16.1%, Drama 14.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.5%
- #49 Uberich: Advent Sinners
67% matchVery Positive84% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: NBDR GamesPub: XD
Windows
The world and reality of Joe collapse as a sequence of paranormal events starts in September. A mysterious girl with physical powers named Chava wants him dead, as he can be a core key for her cult to dominate the reality between worlds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.6%, Dating Sim 16.9%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Psychological Horror 8.6%
- #50 A Foreign World
69% matchVery Positive82% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: HighbornTiger
Windows · Mac · Linux
A group of superpowered women from another world appears in modern America. In this NSFW visual novel, you earn their trust, copy their abilities, and prepare for a duel that will decide the fate of your world.
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.2%, Visual Novel 28.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Sexual Content 11.2%, Choices Matter 9.2%
- #51 RGB GlitchGazer
65% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: 群星闪耀时Pub: 群星闪耀时
Windows
A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.7%, Drama 17.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Sci-fi 7%
- #52 UncleNeighbor:uncle Dating Simulator
68% matchVery Positive91% of 880 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 32.5%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Sexual Content 19.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, RPG 3.9%
- #53 Angel Perversion
70% matchMixed62% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Hematite
Windows
Angel Perversion is a kinetic visual novel. The guardian angel Umabela is not satisfied with the life of her protégé, so she decides to break the rules and make his life much easier.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Dating Sim 21.6%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Drama 9.7%
- #54 Hush Hush - Only Your Love Can Save Them
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,619 reviews2023
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 82.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A Visual Novel with a twist - improve skills, charm girls, and learn dangerous secrets... by any means necessary.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.7%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Sexual Content 16.1%, Psychological Horror 6.8%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #55 Furry Survivals 18+
68% matchMixed70% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Octo Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Furry Survivals 18+ is a dating sim story-driven Visual Novel with elements of a match3 gameplay.You, together with a team of characters, will plunge into an adventure full of various adventures in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.5%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Sexual Content 11.4%, Choices Matter 9.2%
- #56 SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim
64% matchVery Positive88% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: SAFE HAVN STUDIOPub: HYPER REAL
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You opened your eyes to find a giant girl looking down at you. Experience the fate of Saeko and the little people in this cruel yet captivating story with avant-garde art.
Why similar: Dating Sim 22%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Choices Matter 12%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%
