60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, 2D, Singleplayer, LGBTQ+.
A visual novel that takes you on a journey through a college campus to explore challenging scenarios around identity markers such as race, gender, sexuality, ableism, and more.
Answer Campus: First Semester
Answer Campus: First Semester is a comic book style narrative adventure about identity, belonging, and the moments that define us. Make your way through the first semester of college as you make new connections, experience high stakes encounters, and settle in to your new life.
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What's the point of going to a lousy university? The principal is telling you to repeat the year. Lay a solid foundation in the third year of high school, and get into a 985 university in the fourth. This is a story-driven visual novel centered on the life of a senior year returnee.
Answer Campus: First Semester is a comic book style narrative adventure about identity, belonging, and the moments that define us. Make your way through the first semester of college as you make new connections, experience high stakes encounters, and settle in to your new life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Education 16.7%, LGBTQ+ 12.3%, America 10.7% ★, Simulation 9.4%
What's the point of going to a lousy university? The principal is telling you to repeat the year. Lay a solid foundation in the third year of high school, and get into a 985 university in the fourth. This is a story-driven visual novel centered on the life of a senior year returnee.
Why similar: Education 29.8%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Comic Book 15.9%, Simulation 14.6%, RPG 10.3%
A visual novel about living through a sudden and chaotic job loss, and making tough choices about your future. Based on the real-life experiences of foreign teachers living in Japan.
Why similar: Education 28.4%, LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Conversation 11.1%, Emotional 8.4%
Learn about the ancestors of your PC with this visual novel! ENIAC...UNIVAC... Wait, why are these machines so handsome?!
Why similar: Education 37.3%, Visual Novel 29.5%, LGBTQ+ 27.5%, 2D 3.7%, Indie 1.2%
Are you ready for more LongStory drama? The next installment of this beloved series brings more dates, deeper friendships, trickier dilemmas, and some fascinating surprises!
Why similar: Comic Book 25.4%, LGBTQ+ 23.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Conversation 13%, Choices Matter 7.8%
Take a Hint! is a comic-style visual novel where you control Delfina and must convince your best friend Ailén that her boyfriend is not good for her. It won't be easy, and no one will leave until the truth comes out.
Why similar: Comic Book 31%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Conversation 18.6%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Simulation 7.2%
This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language and the universal emotions behind our words!
Why similar: Education 35.6%, LGBTQ+ 27.4%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Emotional 8.1%, 2D 3.8%
Pencil Plus: The Wrath of the Spankster is an interactive novel style choose your own adventure game in which players take the role of Conner, a normal high school kid that gains a very unique super power: the ability to pull limitless pencils out of his pockets.
Why similar: Education 36.6%, Comic Book 29.2%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Choices Matter 6.8%, 2D 4.6%
Over the last 5 years, there has been a murder every Halloween night. Are all of these killings connected? Is this the work of the infamous Monroe Murderer?
Why similar: Comic Book 34%, Visual Novel 28.1%, RPG 14.8%, Choices Matter 8.5%, 2D 7.5%
「僕と彼の危険な同居生活」はニューヨークに留学した大学生の陽向が事件に巻き込まれるうちに、一癖あるシェアハウスの住人たちと男性同士の友情を超えた絆を育んでいくBLゲームです。
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Simulation 17.9%, America 17.8% ★, 2D 8.4%
「春の音はまるで君に似てて」は暗い夜、道に迷ったような時期に悩んでいた主人公、相原愛理が偶然蒼の歌声を聞くようになり、二人の物語が始まります。日本の女学校を背景とし、少女と少女が出会い、お互いを通して自分が進みたい道を見つけ、一歩、また一歩踏み出していく、成長と恋の過程を込めた「ゆり」キネティックノーベルです。
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37%, Visual Novel 32.9%, Simulation 13.5%, 2D 8.3%, Emotional 6.4%
Crown Delights Deli is a visual novel with multiple dialect/language choices. As the cashier at a Brooklyn bodega, choose to talk in English, AAVE, or Spanish to a diverse cast of characters as you try to maintain a five-star rating for your boss.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.2%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Conversation 20.1%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Simulation 9%
《千面》是一款百合向视觉小说游戏，讲述了在前作时间线十年之后，聆花女子学院中的“优等生”与“不良少女”间的甜蜜纠葛。
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.7%, Visual Novel 30.4%, Simulation 13.6%, RPG 10.2%, Indie 3.1%
MASK CITY: CHAPTER ZERO is a detective visual novel that lets you be a superhero, investigating a string of murders. Talk to witnesses, meet allies and fight bad guys. It’s a small-town story with big city spice written by bestselling author Aaron Crash
Why similar: Comic Book 43.9%, Visual Novel 35.6%, Choices Matter 9.2%, 2D 9.1%, Indie 1.5%
This is a fan-made game for "Alien Stage," created as a tribute to the world of "The Song of Saya." It is a coupling-focused game centered on the "IvanTill" pairing.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, LGBTQ+ 26%, RPG 14.1%, Conversation 10.5%, Emotional 7.7%
Skylar is an student with anxiety. Walter is a farmer with social anxiety and PTSD. Jessica is a programmer with anxiety and agoraphobia. Li Wei is an technologist with intense anxiety. Navigate their stories, learn how they move through the world, and about methods of treatment and recovery.
Why similar: Education 30.7%, LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Emotional 7.7%
A desert fantasy murder-mystery following young involuntary shut-in Vishara Vakricustos as she attempts to solve a murder plot to prove herself to her overprotective mother.
Why similar: Comic Book 27.1%, Visual Novel 25.6%, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, RPG 13.8%, 2D 6.6%
A Fox Thief Survives in a Dark City
Why similar: Comic Book 32.9%, LGBTQ+ 27.5%, Visual Novel 23%, Choices Matter 10.1%, 2D 6.3%
Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.4%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Conversation 21.2%, Choices Matter 10%, Simulation 9.1%
Messy Hearts is a pixel-art visual novel about a complicated coworker friendship. Through journal-style narration, Florence unpacks romance, trauma, and some messy boundaries in a deeply personal story of mental health and heartbreak. No choices; this is a linear narrative.
Why similar: Comic Book 32.9%, Visual Novel 24.1%, LGBTQ+ 19%, Conversation 8.7%, Emotional 7.7%
Navigate through school rooms, complete mini-games, quests, and interact with characters like bullies, teachers, and teammates.
Why similar: Education 43.1%, Comic Book 24.7%, RPG 14%, Conversation 10.6%, Exploration 6%
A visual novel about love, full of odd humor, dark humor, meta humor and hopefully, heart. Join Nastya Byool as she goes on a dark, surreal adventure that will change her life forever. This kinetic novel will take you about 40 minutes, making it a good way to pass the time if you're short on it.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, LGBTQ+ 41.4%, 2D 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Serve customers and guide their stories to their best, or worse, endings. Help resolve their conflicts with a chat and a drink!
Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Simulation 19.4%, LGBTQ+ 12.1%, Conversation 12%, Stylized 8%
Go on a cross-country tour with your band in pursuit of fame, success, and happiness in this drama visual novel set during the summer of 2007.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, LGBTQ+ 21.4%, Comic Book 21.2%, Conversation 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.6%
This visual novel is the story of a boy and a robot traveling through a world where hatred and violence threaten life, where humans are more dangerous than machines, and machines are more dangerous than humanity. The game features fictional mechanical puzzles.
Why similar: Comic Book 39.4%, Visual Novel 29.5%, Conversation 20.4%, Choices Matter 6.1%, 2D 3.8%
A hardcore puzzle game about digital circuits
Why similar: Education 59%, Simulation 29.3%, 2D 8.2%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Cause chaos in a small Yorkshire town with unlicensed alchemy!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.4%, LGBTQ+ 23.7%, Conversation 23.5%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Simulation 6.1%
The protagonist is a young man named Hisora, who works several blue-collar part-time jobs. One day, he suddenly finds himself lost in a strange world. This is an otherworldly boys-love fantasy in which Hisora will risk his life to find a way back to his world.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 44.9%, Visual Novel 29.7%, Comic Book 20.1%, 2D 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
KnightsCollege 2 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: LGBTQ+ 41.2%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.5%, 2D 6.1%
Awaken in a terrifying world where monsters are real, find a way back home while forging bonds with five captivating monster gals: a playful gecko, a mischievous demon, a popular pumpkin, a elegant carnivorous plant and a gentle moth. Shape friendships and romances in this light-hearted adventure!
Why similar: Comic Book 29%, LGBTQ+ 27%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Simulation 8%, 2D 5.8%
You came here with a motive, so as everyone, except that you are able to change theirs. Ride with Lucas to turn down all the love interests or end their trouble in this (obviously artificial intelligence-themed) sci-fi BL visual novel. Enjoy the long-waited grand finale in this trilogy!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.5%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Conversation 17.9%, Choices Matter 10%, RPG 9%
Investigate the origins of the literary debut of Adam Mickiewicz, a XIX century-famous Polish poet. In an immersive visual novel, discover the secret of his love, friendship, and artistic inspirations!
Why similar: Education 42.3%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Conversation 18.6%, 2D 7.2%, Exploration 5.1%
Learn Russian with a quiz that helps you review words and phrases in Russian. Over 3,500 Advanced phrases, 350 Verbs, 1500 nouns and exactly 33 letters for all your learning efforts.
Why similar: Education 78.5%, Simulation 17.2%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
The Night at Barrington's is a BL mystery visual novel set in Victorian England. When servant Ethan is named the unexpected heir, he becomes entangled with the noble Barrington family's two sons—and uncovers the secrets hidden within the estate.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 38.5%, Visual Novel 32%, Simulation 16.4%, Choices Matter 6.4%, 2D 5.1%
A friendly crash course in Japanese American history, culture, and community! Inspired by the real stories of the three historic Japantowns of California: San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles's Little Tokyo.
Why similar: Education 35.4%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Conversation 17.6%, Choices Matter 6.7%, 2D 6%
《Newborn: The Tears of the Garnet》is a kemono isekai school romance visual novel. As a Muye University freshman, you'll explore campus life and uncover world secrets through choice-driven storytelling.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 38.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Simulation 10.7%, Emotional 6.3%
You lost your memory of nothing but a mundane day. But why do mysterious men keep jamming into your life, all of them pointing to the day you forgot? Find out a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant day in this BL visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.5%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Conversation 15.5%, Choices Matter 9.8%, RPG 7.7%
这是一个关于遗憾与成长的故事。男生的思绪不断回到17岁的夏天，在一次次回忆与抉择中徘徊，是去尝试弥补遗憾？还是在释然间体会成长的意义?回忆中的她会在那等我吗？
Why similar: Comic Book 23%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Conversation 12.1%, Emotional 11.9%, Choices Matter 8.8%
Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future is an engaging strategy-based, multi-route historical visual novel. It is designed by a team of four undergraduate students associated with University of Texas, Austin's Japan Lab and Epoch Games Initiative.
Why similar: Education 38%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Conversation 9.7%, RPG 9.4%, Choices Matter 6.8%
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, LGBTQ+ 23.1%, Conversation 22.3%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Simulation 8.8%
"Like an Angel" is a boy love game for adults, it has simulation and interactive fiction elements. It has more than 7 endings and plenty of CG for the player to explore.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 45.4%, Visual Novel 29.9%, Simulation 14.3%, 2D 5.2%, RPG 3.6%
Christine cares for disabled Hannah while meeting free-spirited Marlon and Liz. Torn between them, she faces love and life-changing choices.
Why similar: Comic Book 31.1%, LGBTQ+ 29.9%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Choices Matter 7.6%, Emotional 7.1%
Find the Whales is a free-to-play educational game for all ages about ocean conservation. Find marine animals and do conservation quests to help protect them & their habitats!
Why similar: Education 77.3%, 2D 12.3%, Exploration 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Dr. Frank's Build-A-Boyfriend is a comedy BL visual-novel mixed with point-and-click adventure elements.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.3%, LGBTQ+ 39.1%, Simulation 16.8%, Indie 3.7%
Explore a war-torn city, avoid capture by soldiers, and collect the supplies Albert and Camille need to create the first vaccine to fight tuberculosis. As you progress, you will learn about the methods used to create BCG and how vaccines work.
Why similar: Education 49%, Conversation 15.5%, RPG 13.5%, Exploration 8.4%, 2D 7.9%
2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society
Why similar: Comic Book 23.1%, Visual Novel 19.2%, LGBTQ+ 17%, Conversation 14.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%
The Test: Reimagined is a masterful mix of Personality Test Psychology and Dark Tarot. Answer a series of fully-narrated questions to receive a personalized, unique ending based on your choices. Dive deep into your own psyche and join millions in a social experiment that you will NOT want to miss!
Why similar: Education 23.9%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Simulation 14.9%, Conversation 14.9%, Choices Matter 14.1%
Yearning: A Gay Story (YAGS) is a realistic coming-out-focused character-driven slice-of-life visual novel where you play as a gay man starting his freshman year of college at a generic university somewhere in the midwestern United States.
Why similar: Comic Book 24.6%, LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Visual Novel 17.5%, America 13.6% ★, Choices Matter 8.5%
You're going to spend 3 days at summer camp! Explore the camp, do camp activities and get to know your fellow campers as you learn about LGBTQ+ issues and more in this storytelling adventure. But, a dark secret awaits
Why similar: Education 44.3%, LGBTQ+ 24.7%, Conversation 14.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Choices Matter 7.8%
In Detective Firefly, your job is to solve cases by meticulously filling in the report with the locations and actions of all suspects at the time of the murder. Interrogate all witnesses, search for evidence, and form hypotheses to uncover the identity of the criminal and bring them to justice.
Why similar: Comic Book 29.1%, LGBTQ+ 22.9%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Choices Matter 8.2%, RPG 6.7%
Draconite is a Furry-themed side-scrolling adventure game focused on exploration and storytelling. As a security team member of the Draconite Research Institute, you'll carry out security duties during the summit and gradually uncover the turbulent undercurrents hidden beneath the calm facade.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 40.6%, Visual Novel 25.3%, RPG 12.8%, Emotional 5.7%, 2D 5.6%
Overcome your past and become someone new in Truer than You. A choice-driven narrative adventure about love, loss and being lost in life. You're hired as a gig-working actor to play roles in real-life situations. Have conversations, get a good rating and follow the rules. All good?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.9%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Conversation 17.7%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Emotional 8.5%
Master your personal resources to achieve startup business success in this pro bono entrepreneurial life simulator game.
Why similar: Education 38.6%, Visual Novel 21.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Simulation 13.1%, 2D 5.8%
In Asgard, deepen your bonds with the fascinating characters who visit “Norn's Dine” and release their unique episodes! The large volume of character episodes includes erotic scenes newly drawn by the illustrator in charge of designing them!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 48%, Comic Book 23.7%, Visual Novel 22.4%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
The kind Blacksmith is a Visual Horror Novel set in ficticious medieval Italy. In a land ravaged by war and sickness, you take on the roll of the Blacksmith - a lonely man that happens to take in a sick Knight of the invading forces. The Knight's fate is in your hands. To be kind is your choice.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, LGBTQ+ 31.9%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Emotional 8.4%, RPG 7.4%
An addictive mix of lightning-fast puzzle battles, powerful storytelling and immersive visual novel elements, The World Next Door follows Jun, a rebellious teen girl trapped in a parallel realm inhabited by magical creatures, who must find her way home before time runs out.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.4%, Comic Book 22.6%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Conversation 14.1%, Choices Matter 9.1%
You are ready to say goodbye to life, but are you prepared to face your life's truth? Navigate a grad student's life between greed and fear in his final 6 hours (and beyond) in this BL visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.3%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Conversation 17.5%, Choices Matter 10.2%, RPG 8.1%
Blood Domination is a BL visual novel that allows players to follow five different couples, uncovering the secrets of their pasts and controlling their fates. Welcome to Éclair Gymnasium Academy, where vampires learn how to navigate the Dom/sub relationships that will define the rest of their lives.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.3%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Simulation 13.2%, 2D 7.4%, Choices Matter 7.3%
Growing older has nothing to do with feeling grown up. Face the challenges of adulthood with Liv, Albert and Finja in this interactive visual novel by exploring their everyday lives through point-and-click interactions as well as mini games and figure out the secrets of how to be an adult!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Comic Book 24.9%, Conversation 11.1%, Education 10.9%, Emotional 8.4%
