Games Like Ballads at Midnight

A sweet winter themed Otome Visual Novel about a princess of a tower who just wants a hero. … Except she ends up with a tone-deaf bard for a roommate, a sassy demon for a butler and no hero. Still stuck in a tower though.

Why similar: Otome 40.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Romance 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

This otome-style visual novel blends eeriness and romance into a compelling drama. A ring of deadly towers traps you in the small mining town of Bataille, Missouri with extreme conspiracy theorists, a serial killer, and wealthy vampires. Choose your partner wisely.

Why similar: Vampires 56.1% ★, Otome 20.6% ★, Romance 8.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Visual Novel 7.1%

A metafictional yuri visual novel about a traveller who runs across two cute nuns in an abandoned church.

Why similar: Visual Novel 75.4%, LGBTQ+ 24.6%

The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

Why similar: Otome 51.8% ★, Romance 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Story Rich 3.3%

"Love is both poison and cure, both knife and remedy." Set in 18th Century France, this is a gothic romance tale about loss, revenge and the different faces of love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Romance 19.8%, Otome 19% ★, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Story Rich 4.9%

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?

Why similar: Vampires 55.9% ★, Romance 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%, Visual Novel 6.4%

A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi.

Why similar: Otome 50% ★, Romance 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Dating Sim 5.7%

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

Why similar: Otome 39.4% ★, Romance 17.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Dating Sim 9.1%, LGBTQ+ 6.3%

What happens when a girl gets lost all alone in the woods and can only find the occupants of one mysterious mansion to help her?

Why similar: Otome 63.2% ★, Visual Novel 18.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%

Choose between a male or female character and take revenge on your killers as a vampire!

Why similar: Vampires 62.5% ★, Romance 8.8%, Visual Novel 7.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

Hotel Tutwin is a visual novel designed for horror / romance lovers, but can also be quirky and cute. Each story line is quick and to-the-point, but there are many to discover. Prepare for inevitable deaths.

Why similar: Vampires 32.9% ★, Otome 25.3% ★, Romance 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

An LGBTQ+ Vampiric Visual Novel. One Night. Three vampires. Make a deal with death or die trying.

Why similar: Vampires 44.1% ★, Romance 15.9%, Otome 14.4% ★, Visual Novel 12.3%, LGBTQ+ 4.7%

When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.

Why similar: Vampires 36.6% ★, Otome 15.4% ★, Romance 13.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

Nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Otome 46.7% ★, Romance 16.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dating Sim 4%

Enjoy a sweet romance with vampires in this otome novel adventure.

Why similar: Otome 53.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8%, Adventure 2.4%

Emerald seas! Blue skies! Sandy beaches! An island adventure in the ocean sounds like a trip to paradise. However, the place is a nightmare with no one to provide any blood for Raylan to feed on after he turned into a vampire by accident, especially since he has another hungry vampire at his side.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Romance 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Dating Sim 7.7%

A supernatural horror visual novel where vampires compete to save their eternal unlives in a high-stakes reality show.

Why similar: Vampires 49.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Romance 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 3.9%

‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Romance 29%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, LGBTQ+ 10.3%, Story Rich 7.2%

A short lesbian / yuri visual novel set in England. Our heroine, Toma Andrews, meets a ghost girl wearing an old-fashioned nightgown in a graveyard who calls herself Emmeline. Just who is she, and how did she die?

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Romance 22.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, LGBTQ+ 7.2%

A story about an ordinary human girl and her romantic encounters with knights and princes. These characters may be gentle, passionate, considerate, or inhospitable. There are many character styles to suit a variety of individual player tastes.

Why similar: Otome 30.6% ★, Vampires 28.7% ★, Romance 13.1%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

A haunting gothic romance set in the 19th century. Follow Meike, a young woman from an impoverished noble family, as she’s swept off her feet by the mysterious Magdalena: a vampire who possesses a dark secret.

Why similar: Vampires 49.2% ★, Romance 14.3%, Visual Novel 10%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Story Rich 5.1%

You've been invited to a Halloween party! Yay! Music! Food! Drinks! Vampires! Wait. VAMPIRES!? Velvet Bite: Softly, With Teeth is a Romantic Visual Novel featuring 6 romanceable vampires.

Why similar: Otome 43.1% ★, Visual Novel 14%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Romance 7.6%, Dating Sim 6.7%

Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will you find romance or doom?

Why similar: Otome 41.3% ★, Romance 15.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Dating Sim 4.8%

An otome visual novel - play a powerless victim of a terrifying, unfair world. 200+ choices, 50+ endings, 20+ hours of play - and only one way to escape.

Why similar: Otome 42.2% ★, Romance 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Story Rich 7.1%

Embrace the monster within to free yourself from a curse in this dark fantasy visual novel, a standalone introduction to the characters and setting of Sigh of the Abyss.

Why similar: Otome 39.3% ★, Romance 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Story Rich 5.7%

3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...

Why similar: Vampires 53.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Romance 7.8%, Dating Sim 4.5%

An Adult Vampire Hunter RPG! Will you take down the creatures of the night, or will you turn into one yourself...?

Why similar: Vampires 70.1% ★, Romance 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Story Rich 3.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 3.1%

Hunted by anxiety, you exiled yourself to a lonely mountain inhabited by a ghost and his regrets.

Why similar: Otome 43.2% ★, Romance 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Story Rich 6.7%

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.

Why similar: Otome 34.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 13%, Romance 10.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Visual Novel 9.2%

The world's most ancient vampire, a young & unprepared new leader of a centuries old vampire-hunting organization, thrust together by fate. Thalos knows he's found his beloved, but Dusty must never let himself grow close to a vampire. A kinetic visual novel that grows spicier with each installment!

Why similar: Romance 32.2%, Visual Novel 26%, Story Rich 11.4%, LGBTQ+ 11.3%, Dating Sim 10.5%

You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?

Why similar: Otome 35.9% ★, Romance 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.

Why similar: Otome 34.1% ★, Romance 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

A GxB visual novel that explores a whimsical, yet dangerous world which blends the solarpunk and cyberpunk aesthetics into a unique adventure. As you follow the MC on her journey, pursue various love interests in a stand-alone story unique to that route.

Why similar: Otome 39.8% ★, Romance 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...?

Why similar: Otome 33.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Romance 14.4%, Dating Sim 9.8%

Experience Vampire: The Masquerade in a new way through this isometric cRPG. Change perspectives as you travel through the Heartless Club as a Human and a Vampire. Roll the dice, take your choices, and embrace the night in this narrative prologue.

Why similar: Vampires 76% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Multiple Endings 2.1%, Stylized 1.1%

An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?

Why similar: Otome 49.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.1%, Story Rich 6%

A free horror Visual Novel about an ill-fated journey across Sinnlos, a lake where gruesome monsters lurk just beneath the surface. With times being so dire you'll need to decide what, and who, is going to be sacrificed. Anyone can be saved, but not everyone can be.

Why similar: Otome 45.4% ★, Visual Novel 22.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Romance 11.2%, Dark 3.1%

A beautiful Dark Knightess from another world enlisted me in her quest to slay a rogue wizard, and now we're dating! But what if she finds out I have no idea who the Gray Wizard is?!

Why similar: Romance 34.8%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Visual Novel 19%, LGBTQ+ 9.7%, Adventure 5.2%

Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.

Why similar: Otome 41.7% ★, Romance 15%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.3%

Fleeting, yet beautiful. The world of darkness―― The main protagonist, Cloe (name changeable) lived in a secluded town. Surrounded by wire fences, it felt like she was trapped inside a cage. Zombies were the only residents in that town, and she wasn't the exception.

Why similar: Otome 46.4% ★, Romance 18.1%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 4.6%

Welcome to the Night Market. Survive your journey while navigating a foreign land, rife with political intrigue, arbitrary rules and secrets designed to keep you distracted. Fall in love, explore a world with rich characters, and try to save the realm.

Why similar: Vampires 30.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 26.5%, Romance 20.6%, Dating Sim 7.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Tokyo, 1918. World War I is coming to an end. Yuriko Nomiya, aristocratic by birth, is suddenly struck by a series of misfortunes. Is this fate brought about by the changing times, or is someone plotting against her? The dark, bittersweet tale of Yuriko and five young men is about to unfold...

Why similar: Otome 55.7% ★, Visual Novel 15.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Romance 7.2%, Adventure 5.7%

Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?

Why similar: Romance 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Dating Sim 8.1%

Lovely Lady RPG is a visual novel about wandering around and just sort of seeing what life has in store for you. After waking up with a hole in her ceiling, a cosmic space Orb embedded in her chest and no recollection of basically anything, Ghost sets out to continue her life as best she can.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.7%, Romance 24.7%, LGBTQ+ 11.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Multiple Endings 4.5%

Sidni Larkhearst lived a simple life, delivering messages for her village, until her home is attacked by vampires one night. To her horror, Sidni learns that Dracula, the most feared vampire of all time is hunting her. But why? Find out in this exciting 16-bit RPG from the "Valiant" team.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.7%, Story Rich 28%, Adventure 23.3%

~ ~ 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: Visual Novel 49.4%, Story Rich 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Multiple Endings 6.7%, Funny 6%

1996—Miami, FL. At the bottom of a downward spiral, Beth meets an inhuman stranger. Will she accept the new, dark gift he offers?

Why similar: Vampires 62% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Dark 3.8%, Adventure 2%

In this dark fantasy yuri visual novel, follow the events that lead up to the fateful meeting of two young women. Accompany Sofia, a human revolutionary, and Vlatka, the vampire princess, as they navigate political upheaval, forbidden romance, and the ugliness of war.

Why similar: Vampires 37% ★, Romance 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Visual Novel 13%, Interactive Fiction 6.3%

Homicipher is a female-targeted language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.

Why similar: Otome 47.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.2%, Adventure 3.8%

《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?

Why similar: Otome 49.4% ★, Romance 19.6%, Female Protagonist 16%, Visual Novel 12.6%, LGBTQ+ 0.9%

An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil.

Why similar: Otome 44.9% ★, Romance 16.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 4.8%

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

Why similar: Otome 29.6% ★, Romance 22.7%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, LGBTQ+ 6.8%

Escape from the Cursed Convent is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a medieval girls' convent, offering a rich storytelling experience, and several gameplay styles including QTE, hunting, cooking, and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Story Rich 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Medieval 7.2%

A normal graveyard shift at a dingy diner in San Francisco... until a mysterious customer arrives, bringing with him a war between vampires.

Why similar: Vampires 61.8% ★, Visual Novel 14.9%, Romance 12.9%, LGBTQ+ 6.8%, Dating Sim 3.7%

You wake up as a jester next to the king's lifeless body. You are trapped in a cursed kingdom with three love interests. Will you seek the truth, help the others, or try to escape?

Why similar: Romance 24%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, LGBTQ+ 7.5%

A dark yuri visual novel about a quiet university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her grief. Stepping into a world she little understands, Honoka finds unexpected love, and inadvertently sets in motion a deadly series of events.

Why similar: Romance 28%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, LGBTQ+ 9.1%

Border of her Heart is a VN about Border control.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.2%, Romance 22.3%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.5%, Dating Sim 8.2%

Guide vampires through centuries of emotional baggage, decades of delusions and the odd bout of self-loathing with real cognitive behavioral therapy concepts and become a Vampire Therapist! Even vampires need a shoulder to cry on when a neck to bite just won’t do.

Why similar: Vampires 65% ★, Visual Novel 14.4%, Story Rich 7.2%, LGBTQ+ 6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5%

Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her...

Why similar: Otome 42.3% ★, Visual Novel 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Romance 12%, Story Rich 4%

In the depths of a forest, an exiled princess whiles her time in solitude. One day, a mysterious, beautiful maiden appears, throwing her world out of its alignment. A dark fantasy visual novel following the intertwining paths of these two women. In seven days, the wheel of fate will splinter...

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Female Protagonist 35.6%, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Adventure 5.5%