- #1 Backstage Pass
97% matchVery Positive86% of 278 reviews2016
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Make friends, forge business relationships, and maybe even find romance!
Why similar: Otome 45.4% ★, Dating Sim 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Romance 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the behind-the-scenes career focus and the challenge of balancing personal relationships with professional goals.
- #2 Amnesia™: Memories
96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,125 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?
Why similar: Otome 45.9% ★, Dating Sim 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Romance 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic otome that excels in high-stakes, multiple-ending narratives where your choices drastically alter the outcome.
- #3 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,335 reviews2020
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 22.3% ★, Dating Sim 17.4%, Romance 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Choices Matter 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same nostalgic, slice-of-life high school progression and deep character bonds found in Band Camp Boyfriend.
- #4 REPLAY BOYS
95% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: Split Narrative Inc.
Windows · Mac
Band emergency! This was supposed to be Hannah’s day off, but now she’s been roped into managing The Replay Boys, an up-and-coming boy band. Make choices to stoke multi-timeline romances, keep the band from killing each other, and fight a resurrected ’80s pop star ghost. Can you manage?
Why similar: Otome 31% ★, Romance 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Visual Novel 9%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The music-themed setting and performance-focused narrative make this a natural follow-up for fans of the band camp aesthetic.
- #5 BAD END THEATER
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,533 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: Multiple Endings 20.9%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Choices Matter 17.6%, Romance 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the 'choices matter' philosophy, rewarding players for exploring all the tragic and comedic possibilities.
- #6 The Radiants
94% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Rose Arcana Games
Windows · Mac
The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.
Why similar: Otome 29.7% ★, Dating Sim 14.2%, Romance 10.4%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming visual novel that captures the same sense of community and romance found in school-based settings.
- #7 Changeling
93% matchVery Positive93% of 167 reviews2019
Dev: Steamberry Studio
Windows · Mac
A dark, fantastical romantic comedy that focuses not just on falling in love, but rediscovering your past and the dangers of a supernatural world - where what's at stake is not just your heart, but also your life.
Why similar: Otome 57.9% ★, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Romance 9.6%, Simulation 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie otome that masterfully balances dark, supernatural mystery with deep, character-driven romance.
- #8 BUSTAFELLOWS
92% matchVery Positive86% of 1,006 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Otome 31.8% ★, Dating Sim 11.5%, Romance 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Visual Novel 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, modern visual novel with strong character dynamics and a cinematic presentation that fans of Band Camp Boyfriend will appreciate.
- #9 Glass Heart
91% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Eternal Love Studios, LLC.
Windows
A 20% chance is all you have to survive the surgery. Will love give you the strength to continue this life or will you be singing with the angels? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Otome 31.3% ★, Dating Sim 12.1%, Romance 10.4%, Visual Novel 7.2%, Female Protagonist 7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie otome that focuses on emotional growth and character-driven drama in a way that mirrors the tone of Band Camp Boyfriend.
- #10 My Vow to My Liege
90% matchVery Positive92% of 4,072 reviews2020
Dev: YETU GAMEPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
《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 45.3% ★, Romance 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Text-Based 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a strong, narrative-heavy experience with deep emotional stakes and multiple paths to explore.
- #11 Always Remember Me
91% matchMixed60% of 270 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Amy is desperate! Her boyfriend Aaron doesn't remember her anymore after a car accident! Will you be able to make him remember again? Or perhaps it's time to move on. Maybe Amy will fall in love with someone else? It's up to you to decide. Play this life simulation game with dating sim elements and shape Amy's destiny.
Why similar: Otome 27.4% ★, Dating Sim 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Romance 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie visual novel that focuses on the trials and tribulations of young adult romance.
- #12 Tailor Tales
89% matchVery Positive95% of 1,001 reviews2019
Dev: CeliannaPub: Pixanna
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Play as an aspiring fashion designer with your own boutique and experience a heart pounding romance.
Why similar: Otome 48% ★, Romance 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Dating Sim 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title offers excellent character-focused writing and customization options that feel very similar to the Band Camp Boyfriend experience.
- #13 Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,174 reviews2017
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Romance 12 handsome warriors and the samurai of the Shinsengumi, uncover their dark secrets, and conquer your demons in this historical fantasy visual novel! Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!
Why similar: Otome 52.8% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Romance 9.8%, Dating Sim 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational otome title that offers a vast, branching story with high production values.
- #14 Fujiwara Bittersweet
87% matchVery Positive87% of 412 reviews2021
Dev: MagicBenchVN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
Why similar: Otome 35.5% ★, Visual Novel 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title with strong writing and multiple endings that reward players for their narrative choices.
- #15 Pinewood Island
88% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: Jaime Scribbles Games
Windows · Mac
Find love, solve a murder, and prevent more death in this murder-mystery horror otome | visual novel.
Why similar: Otome 31.8% ★, Dating Sim 12.9%, Romance 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Choices Matter 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The isolated camp setting and focus on character secrets make this a great thematic match for Band Camp Boyfriend.
- #16 C14 Dating
86% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love.
Why similar: Otome 33.4% ★, Dating Sim 15%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Visual Novel 7.9%, Romance 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie-focused otome that emphasizes the social aspects of a specific, contained environment.
- #17 Blood Code
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,024 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 34.6% ★, Dating Sim 17.7%, Romance 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie otome that balances romance with a touch of mystery and supernatural elements.
- #18 Dandelion - Wishes brought to you -
85% matchVery Positive86% of 774 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dandelion -Wishes brought to you- is a female-oriented game developed by Cheritz. The game was released in South Korea in August, 2012. The English translation for Dandelion was released on Nov, 2012. Dandelion is known as a unique dating simulation with a sensational storyline and charming characters.
Why similar: Otome 46% ★, Dating Sim 20.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Romance 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie otome that excels at building complex, multi-layered relationships through consistent player choice.
- #19 Gilded Shadows
84% matchVery Positive95% of 192 reviews2022
Dev: Steamberry Studio
Windows
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 39.1% ★, Romance 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi otome that maintains a strong focus on character relationships and meaningful narrative choices.
- #20 Rose of Winter
84% matchVery Positive91% of 221 reviews2016
Dev: Pillow Fight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rose of Winter is a charming visual novel with adventure, romance, and heartbreak. Choose one of four princes to take on your adventure, and make decisions to unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: Otome 55.1% ★, Visual Novel 17%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Romance 11.5%, Cute 1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, indie visual novel that provides a lighthearted and focused romance experience.
- #21 We Are OFK
83% matchVery Positive92% of 292 reviews2022
Dev: OFK
Windows · Mac
Start a virtual indie band in this behind-the-music comedy. Date, dance, skate, and run for your life across 5 episodes and interactive music videos, in a heartfelt story of what you risk to chase your dreams. All episodes out now!
Why similar: Romance 18.5%, Drama 14%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Comedy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its focus on music, band dynamics, and emotional storytelling makes it a perfect companion piece.
- #22 Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
82% matchVery Positive93% of 764 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~ is a visual novel game designed for female audiences. It was distributed by the publisher, Cheritz, in English, Korean, and Japanese on Nov. 11th, 2013 and now it is available on Steam.
Why similar: Otome 43% ★, Dating Sim 22.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Romance 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, emotionally resonant experience that focuses heavily on the development of the protagonist's relationships.
- #23 MUSICUS!
82% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: OVERDRIVEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
MUSICUS is a visual novel that takes a deep dive into the lives of musicians and explores what drives people to create music despite the great sacrifices it often takes.
Why similar: Romance 13.8%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Drama 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the music-centric narrative focus and the emotional journey of pursuing a passion.
- #24 Bewitching Sinners
79% matchVery Positive96% of 487 reviews2024
Dev: Miss Xero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.
Why similar: Otome 30.1% ★, Dating Sim 15%, Romance 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%
- #25 Emberfate: Tempest of Elements
79% matchVery Positive98% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: Wind Chimes Games Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
An immersive MMORPG-simulation chatroom based romance / otome visual novel. You are the leader of a raiding guild in the world's hottest MMORPG, Emberfate. Will you lead your guild to success in the newest raid — and perhaps find love along the way among your guildmates?
Why similar: Otome 30.6% ★, Dating Sim 13.8%, Visual Novel 7.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%, Romance 6.5%
- #26 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
81% matchVery Positive92% of 167 reviews2019
Dev: ParticlePub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 243.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In this yuri visual novel featuring an all-star cast, you follow one main love triangle as they navigate their budding romance and the pursuit of their goals, unlocking new, heartwarming events to view from the perspectives of each cute girl in six other precious couples as well.
Why similar: Dating Sim 15.9%, Romance 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Text-Based 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A music and performance-themed visual novel that focuses on the bonds between characters in a competitive environment.
- #27 ERROR143
78% matchVery Positive92% of 4,810 reviews2022
Dev: Jenny Vi Pham
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Why similar: Otome 27.1% ★, Dating Sim 19.5%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Choices Matter 8.1%
- #28 Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon
78% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: dramatic create
Windows
“Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon” (also known as “Meikoi”) is a historical romance fantasy game in which the main character travels back in time to the Meiji era and meets and falls in love with the great figures of history. Having ability changes her relationship with them....
Why similar: Otome 31.3% ★, Dating Sim 11.4%, Romance 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #29 Demonheart: The Ice Demon
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac
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 29.4% ★, Dating Sim 13%, Romance 9.7%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Visual Novel 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker, more mature tone that aligns well with the dramatic elements of Band Camp Boyfriend.
- #30 Dangerous Fellows: Otome Game
81% matchMixed44% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: Storytaco
Windows
Otome dating sim - make your choices and survive this thriller romance game!
Why similar: Otome 35.5% ★, Dating Sim 17%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the high-stakes, survival-oriented drama that can occur in the more intense routes of Band Camp Boyfriend.
- #31 BUNNY BOND
76% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2023
Dev: Dee Odd Games
Windows
BUNNY BOND is a steamy visual novel where you can chat, flirt, and fall in love with 6 handsome guys! Enjoy fun interactions with the group, send DMs to whoever catches your eye, and collect all of the sexy pictures they send to you!
Why similar: Otome 33.6% ★, Dating Sim 15.9%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%, Romance 7.3%
- #32 Folie Fatale
74% matchVery Positive86% of 2,482 reviews2024
Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Otome 35.6% ★, Dating Sim 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #33 Princess Evangile All Ages Version
77% matchVery Positive90% of 234 reviews2015
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This romantic visual novel has you joining a financially struggling all-girls' private school as one student's example case for gender integration. The two of you try to prove that going co-ed could save the school, while the story explores themes of traditions, change, family, and relationships.
Why similar: Romance 14.2%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Choices Matter 8.4%
- #34 The Cloud Dream of the Nine
76% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Sesisoft
Windows
The vast love story of one female character with nine male characters Your choice changes his fate and creates a new ending.
Why similar: Otome 30.3% ★, Dating Sim 16.1%, Romance 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Drama 8.7%
- #35 Signed and Sealed With a Kiss
77% matchMixed67% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: Reine Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Raise" your own perfect boyfriend in this visual novel-stat raiser. Will you fall in love or will you say goodbye?
Why similar: Otome 37.9% ★, Dating Sim 16.1%, Romance 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Comedy 8.4%
- #36 Drops of Death
73% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Snowhaven Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A murder mystery visual novel with a romantic twist. The killer is randomly chosen at the start of each playthrough, and you may unknowingly fall in love with them. How will your story come to its end? Will you bring the killer to justice, fall in love with them, or die at their hands?
Why similar: Otome 26.9% ★, Dating Sim 16.8%, Romance 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.5%
- #37 Cinders
75% matchVery Positive87% of 787 reviews2014
Dev: MoaCube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A mature take on Cinderella that's all about player choices and breaking the classic fairy tale in any way you like.
Why similar: Otome 29.3% ★, Dating Sim 13.4%, Romance 10.1%, Visual Novel 10%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #38 College Craze
74% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: Pretty Ink
Windows · Mac · Linux
College Craze is a female gaze adult dating and life simulation game. Find endless sexy possibilities for your own college experience at Sugardale U with your custom female MC, the branching story structure, and +25 love interests. No fade-to-black scenes here, so enroll today!
Why similar: Otome 25.8% ★, Dating Sim 14.5%, Romance 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Drama 7.1%
- #39 Under Maintenance
73% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2023
Dev: Hearty Soup Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
An everyday dramedy otome game that asks the tough question: When a game about love goes down for maintenance, can the game of love begin?
Why similar: Otome 35.9% ★, Visual Novel 11%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Romance 9.1%, Drama 7.4%
- #40 Demonheart
73% matchVery Positive91% of 752 reviews2017
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 29% ★, Dating Sim 12.1%, Romance 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Visual Novel 8%
- #41 Roommates
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 231 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Join Max or Anne in Latin House for their first college year! They'll juggle classes, jobs, and social life with four dorm mates, potentially sparking some extracurricular fun. As Anne you can romance Max, Isabella, Dominic and Rakesh. As Max, romance Anne, Isabella, Sally and Rakesh.
Why similar: Otome 21.9% ★, Dating Sim 16.3%, Romance 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Comedy 8.7%
- #42 Heart Fragment
72% matchVery Positive92% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: Starfield Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Can you collect all the fragments to reach your happy ending? Or will your attempts only end in tragedy? Find out in this psychological otome game as you sort your way through the secrets & lies.
Why similar: Otome 35.1% ★, Dating Sim 12.3%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 11%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #43 Arcade Spirits
72% matchVery Positive92% of 622 reviews2019
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Why similar: Otome 26.1% ★, Dating Sim 18.3%, Romance 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.5%
- #44 LoveChoice
69% matchVery Positive92% of 35,756 reviews2021
Dev: Akaba Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.5%, Romance 22.1%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%
- #45 Camp Buddy: Scoutmaster Season
70% matchVery Positive94% of 342 reviews2022
Dev: BLits Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Camp Buddy: Scoutmaster Season is a Gay Adult / Yaoi Visual Novel that features the adventures of Scoutmaster Yoshinori Nagira after the events of ‘Camp Buddy’ during the off-season. Help Yoshinori with his decisions and create a special bond with your chosen partner. Forever it’s our Buddy Oath!
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Romance 10.4%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #46 Voice Love on Air
69% matchVery Positive87% of 523 reviews2024
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
A BL dating sim with elements of studio management and interactions with voice actors! Follow Aki, a newbie voice director who has to complete the recordings for several BL dramas, and interact with the charming voice actors. Come give voice to the language of love!
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.7%, Romance 17.6%, Drama 14.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Multiple Endings 10.1%
- #47 Love Love Mystery Club
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 559 reviews2026
Dev: LuminDrivePub: NANA Stories
Windows · Mac
In Love Love Mystery Club, you’re the newest member of the Detective Club at a seemingly ordinary high school. Through Full Motion Video (FMV) storytelling, your choices steer the narrative—will your heart find tenderness… or will hidden horrors emerge from the darkness?
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.5%
- #48 Of Frost and Flowers
70% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Elseth GamesPub: Neoclassic Games
Windows · Mac
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 31.8% ★, Dating Sim 13.3%, Romance 10.6%, Visual Novel 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #49 Melancholy Love
71% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: White Dew GamesPub: Kikai Digital
Windows · Mac
Melancholy Love is a Yuri Visual Novel between an elite and a misfit in an All-Girls' High School. How will sparks flare between the two?
Why similar: Romance 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Multiple Endings 12%, Drama 10.6%
- #50 Vibrant Frame
69% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
An otome novel adventure that captures a slice of life and sweet romance of youths striving for their dreams without despairing over reality.
Why similar: Otome 39.4% ★, Dating Sim 19.8%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #51 OZMAFIA!!
71% matchVery Positive82% of 675 reviews2016
Dev: Poni-Pachet SYPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Once upon a time, a girl, her pet dog, and three companions made a journey to meet a great wizard who could grant their wishes. But what if the girl hadn’t believed that “there’s no place like home”? Explore a fairytale world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!
Why similar: Otome 54.6% ★, Romance 10.6%, Dating Sim 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Visual Novel 10%
- #52 Arcadie: Second-Born
68% matchVery Positive95% of 385 reviews2022
Dev: Arcadie & Utopie
Windows · Mac
In this interactive tale of love and war, be the force of reason that your kingdom needs, or perpetuate its reputation as a force of destruction. Find love and weave friendships, or cast it all away for the sake of retribution.
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.1%, Romance 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Text-Based 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.1%
- #53 Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,847 reviews2025
Dev: Xso
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.7%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Romance 11.8%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #54 Sister's Curriculum
67% matchVery Positive98% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: WAZAZAK
Windows
The Story of Tutoring Top 1% Repeat Students Sisters
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.6%, Romance 15.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Drama 12.4%
- #55 Gakuen Club
71% matchMixed68% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: OperaHouse CorporationPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Gakuen Club is a school life love story that begins when you discover a secret at your academy, setting off a chain of events that you never imagined. Enjoy the different distinct and unique characters along with their own stories and wonderful voices.
Why similar: Otome 67.5% ★, Visual Novel 18%, Female Protagonist 14.5%
- #56 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,111 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Otome 43.3% ★, Romance 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Dating Sim 7.4%
- #57 Star Ring
68% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: 深海海鲜组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
长篇×乙女向×模拟养成 欢迎来到星之诗学院！追求梦想的你，就是未来最璀璨的明星。——九种职业路线，七位可攻略角色，丰富的游戏系统，打造独一无二的演艺圈传奇。
Why similar: Otome 28.5% ★, Dating Sim 15.4%, Romance 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
- #58 Date Everything!
63% matchVery Positive94% of 6,867 reviews2025
Dev: Sassy Chap GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Date Everything! is a sandbox dating simulator set in the comfort of your own home, featuring 100 fully voice acted datable characters! Let the romance flow between your bed, smoke alarm and… Overwhelming Sense of Existential Dread? Are you ready to Date Everything?
Why similar: Dating Sim 32%, Romance 19.5%, Comedy 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Visual Novel 9%
- #59 Find Love or Die Trying
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,005 reviews2021
Dev: Sunseeker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!
Why similar: Dating Sim 28%, Romance 16.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Drama 7.1%
- #60 我的恋爱逃生攻略 Love to Live
64% matchVery Positive86% of 701 reviews2025
Dev: 番茄炖肉制作组Pub: Comma 49
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trapped in a game of dreams, where the price of failing to escape is eternal slumber. Across shifting worlds, you meet 'him.' Is he merely a kindred spirit born of crisis, or a forgotten soul from your distant memories? A heart-pounding romance adventure across the dreamscape—begins now!
Why similar: Otome 19.4% ★, Dating Sim 17.7%, Romance 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9%
