- #1 Boyfriend Dungeon
97% matchVery Positive92% of 2,643 reviews2021
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Dating Sim 21.8%, Romance 16.2%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Funny 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dating simulation with action-oriented bonding that mirrors the pet-care intimacy found in the seed game.
- #2 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,479 reviews2020
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: LGBTQ+ 24.3%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Romance 18.9%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Choices Matter 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly inclusive, choice-driven visual novel that captures the same heartfelt, cozy romance found in Rainbow Bay.
- #3 Arcade Spirits
96% matchVery Positive91% of 627 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: LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Romance 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Choices Matter 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, LGBTQ-inclusive visual novel that emphasizes building personal connections through dialogue and choices.
- #4 Hatoful Boyfriend
95% matchVery Positive94% of 7,560 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Dating Sim 37.9%, Visual Novel 28.7%, Romance 16%, Story Rich 7%, Funny 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly absurd and humorous premise where you pursue romance while interacting with non-human companions.
- #5 Calico
94% matchVery Positive87% of 4,975 reviews2020
Dev: Peachy Keen GamesPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
Why similar: Dogs 51.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 25.4%, Cute 11.7%, Simulation 3.8%, Casual 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy community sim that centers on interacting with cute animals and building a welcoming, magical environment.
- #6 Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2015
Dev: Magic Notion Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is a hilarious dating simulator with a difference. Manage your own matchmaking agency with the guidance of your fabulous boss, drag queen diva Kitty Powers!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.8%, Dating Sim 23.4%, Romance 17.7%, Funny 10.4%, Choices Matter 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A funny and lighthearted dating management sim that shares the same comedic spirit as the seed game.
- #7 Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
93% matchVery Positive92% of 6,238 reviews2017
Dev: Game Grumps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I'm Dad.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.9%, Dating Sim 27.3%, Romance 13.5%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Choices Matter 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on inclusive, character-driven dating with a strong emphasis on humor and meaningful choices.
- #8 Monster Prom
92% matchVery Positive93% of 14,278 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 37.1%, LGBTQ+ 24.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Funny 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, choice-heavy dating sim that captures the same witty and lighthearted tone as Best Friend Forever.
- #9 Cattails: Wildwood Story
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,857 reviews2023
Dev: Falcon Development
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 38.6%, Romance 31.7%, Cute 15.2%, Colorful 8.2%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends animal life simulation with social and romantic elements, allowing you to build relationships within a feline community.
- #10 Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers
91% matchVery Positive89% of 186 reviews2022
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers is the follow-up to 2019's Arcade Spirits, a visual novel of love and pixels, in which you seek friendship and romance while working in an arcade. Now the tables are turned, as you seek friendship and romance while PLAYING in an arcade!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Dating Sim 18%, Romance 16%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Choices Matter 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the inclusive, story-rich romance of its predecessor with a focus on personal growth and community.
- #11 To The Rescue!
90% matchMixed66% of 2,130 reviews2021
Dev: Little Rock GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
To The Rescue! is a charming dog shelter simulator. Take care of unique dogs and find the right homes for as many of them as you can. Upgrade your shelter, control disease outbreaks, learn each dog's preferences, and make tough decisions, all while helping support real-world animal shelters!
Why similar: Dogs 70.4% ★, Choices Matter 8%, Management 7.7%, Cute 6.1%, 2D 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dog-focused management sim that captures the rewarding experience of caring for shelter animals.
- #12 Coffee Talk
89% matchVery Positive95% of 12,298 reviews2020
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.2 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: Dialogue Heavy 38.8%, LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, character-driven visual novel that focuses on listening to stories and building relationships in a relaxing atmosphere.
- #13 Love, Ghostie
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 620 reviews2024
Dev: Janbeh Games, LLC
Windows · Mac
Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?
Why similar: Dating Sim 19.5%, LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Romance 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, management-style dating sim where you play as a ghost helping residents find their perfect match.
- #14 ValiDate: Struggling Singles in your Area
89% matchMixed64% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Veritable Joy StudiosPub: Veritable Joy Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
ValiDate is a romantic visual novel about 13 adults in Jercy City navigating new relationships and the harsh realities that come alongside them.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.6%, Dating Sim 20.4%, Romance 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Modern 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: An LGBTQ-focused dating sim that features a diverse cast and emphasizes the messy, realistic side of modern romance.
- #15 Lakeburg Legacies
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,358 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take fate into your own hands in Lakeburg Legacies, a social-based village management sim where love is your favourite resource. Play matchmaker to create the most effective, and most loved up, couples and help your kingdom thrive. How long will it take you to crown a sovereign?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.2%, Dating Sim 22.9%, Romance 11.9%, Management 11.5%, Choices Matter 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A management sim that focuses on matchmaking and building relationships within a medieval village, featuring LGBTQ+ options.
- #16 Animal Shelter
86% matchVery Positive88% of 4,060 reviews2022
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Dogs 75.4% ★, Modern 6.6%, Cute 5.8%, Management 5.1%, Simulation 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic and rewarding simulation of caring for dogs and cats, focusing on the bond between human and animal.
- #17 Little Friends: Puppy Island
86% matchVery Positive95% of 295 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!
Why similar: Dogs 80.1% ★, Cute 7%, Colorful 4.8%, Indie 2.9%, Casual 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, dog-focused simulation game that emphasizes exploration and bonding with cute pets.
- #18 Voice Love on Air
84% matchVery Positive87% of 529 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: LGBTQ+ 27.2%, Dating Sim 23.4%, Romance 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Management 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A romance-focused visual novel that explores the world of voice acting with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ narratives.
- #19 Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
85% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Rude GhostPub: Skymap Games
Windows · Mac
Solve pixel puzzles, date superheroes, and save the day! Dating sim meets puzzle game in this romantic comedy adventure.
Why similar: Dating Sim 21.2%, LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Romance 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Funny 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of puzzle-solving and dating simulation that maintains a fun, quirky tone throughout.
- #20 A Date with Death
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,836 reviews2023
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Dating Sim 32.7%, LGBTQ+ 24.4%, Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Choices Matter 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural visual novel that balances dark themes with a surprisingly sweet and intimate romance.
- #21 Pet Shop Simulator
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 329 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Run your own pet shop in Pet Shop Simulator! Find new homes for pets, thus fulfilling the dreams of your customers. Take care of the needs of animals by selling the right items and get involved in matters related to the pets' home life!
Why similar: Dogs 68.6% ★, Management 8.9%, Cute 8%, Funny 4%, Simulation 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused simulation that allows you to care for various animals in a cozy, family-friendly setting.
- #22 Cat Cafe Manager
82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,138 reviews2022
Dev: Roost GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!
Why similar: Management 32.5%, Cute 24.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Colorful 10.7%, 2D 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines management mechanics with the cozy appeal of caring for cats and building relationships with customers.
- #23 LongStory
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 104 reviews2017
Dev: Bloom Digital Media
Windows · Mac
In LongStory you can be and date who you choose. Play as the gender of your choice and date the cutie you like best! LongStory is is based on real stories - things that have happened, if not to us, to people we know and love. We hope it is funny, sad, perplexing and wonderful… Just like life.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.8%, Dating Sim 21.9%, Romance 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Funny 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An LGBTQ-friendly, casual dating sim that focuses on the trials and tribulations of high school romance.
- #24 Super Lesbian Animal RPG
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,865 reviews2022
Dev: ponett
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Melody has decided to become a healer in this classic-inspired turn-based RPG about love, anxiety, and fighting funny-looking monsters in dungeons.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.4%, Romance 18.9%, Funny 12.3%, Cute 11%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, character-driven RPG that celebrates LGBTQ+ themes with a focus on friendship and romance.
- #25 Band Camp Boyfriend
80% matchVery Positive98% of 123 reviews2023
Dev: Lovebird Game Studios
Windows
Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.7%, Romance 21.6%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Choices Matter 16.8%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: A choice-heavy dating sim that focuses on character growth and multiple endings in a high-school setting.
- #26 Wobbledogs
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,650 reviews2022
Dev: Animal UprisingPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Why similar: Dogs 77.4% ★, Cute 7%, Funny 6.9%, Colorful 3.3%, Simulation 2.5%
- #27 My Best Friends - Cats & Dogs
82% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2014
Dev: SproingPub: familyplay
Windows
You are responsible for the sensitive upbringing of your pet: You decide on the food, the composition of training courses, the grooming and decorating.
Why similar: Dogs 86.4% ★, Simulation 8.6%, Casual 5%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward pet simulation game that focuses on the daily care and interaction with dogs and cats.
- #28 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
79% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2019
Dev: ParticlePub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 243.5 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: LGBTQ+ 24.1%, Romance 16.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Dating Sim 15.8%, Funny 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-style visual novel that features a female protagonist and a focus on LGBTQ+ romantic paths.
- #29 SneakyDoggie
76% matchVery Positive97% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: 鲨拉曼达Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Sneaky Doggie" is a dress-up game. You play as a loyal dog, creating a wide range of outfit combinations. Choose your favorite outfits, complete quests, and become a great doggie! ૮ ・ﻌ・ა Woof!
Why similar: Dogs 81.9% ★, Cute 6.2%, Visual Novel 6.2%, Casual 1.9%, 2D 1.9%
- #30 Furry Shades of Gay
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,338 reviews2020
Dev: Furlough GamesPub: Furlough Games PBS
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Furry Shades of Gay is a game about love, queer relationships, hot gay sex and slapstick humor. 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: Dogs 55.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.4%, Dating Sim 8.4%, Romance 6.9%, Visual Novel 5.9%
- #31 Speed Dating for Ghosts
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 545 reviews2018
Dev: Copychaser Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Branching dialogue! Hard choices! A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists lookin' for love in all the blight places.
Why similar: Dogs 44.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 10.9%, Dating Sim 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%, Visual Novel 7%
- #32 Heirs And Graces
79% matchVery Positive90% of 83 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Marcel and determine whether or not he has the skills to become Lord Sandor's heir and whether or not he forms a romantic attachment to one of four potential love interests: an ex-gladiator turned gardener, a perfectionist butler, the local doctor, or a mischievous elven Lord.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.7%, Dating Sim 18.7%, Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choices Matter 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed visual novel that offers a casual and inclusive approach to romantic storytelling.
- #33 Dog Sled Saga
77% matchVery Positive91% of 841 reviews2016
Dev: Trichotomy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
As a rookie musher, foster a dogsledding team whose skills will grow if they're treated right. Week by week, get to know your dogs' unique traits, and carve your story into the trails of the Mount St. Something region.
Why similar: Dogs 90.2% ★, Management 3.3%, Cute 2.5%, Simulation 2%, Indie 1.7%
- #34 SIGNAL: Uncharted Lands
74% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: HmarkaTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey with four adorable explorers! Uncover all the secrets of a post-apocalyptic world, meet the future inhabitants of Earth and enjoy plenty of Easter eggs. Your choices will shape the game's ending, so choose wisely! Or try a second playthrough to catch all the fun moments!
Why similar: Dogs 78.7% ★, Visual Novel 7.4%, Cute 4.2%, Funny 3.2%, Choices Matter 2.2%
- #35 Hello Goodboy
75% matchVery Positive88% of 153 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!
Why similar: Dogs 73.6% ★, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%, Choices Matter 5.5%, Funny 4.2%, Cute 3.9%
- #36 DOG
76% matchMixed55% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: JonPub: Jon & Aki
Windows
DOG - click on dog. Give him a hat. Get him a toy. Such happy.
Why similar: Dogs 76.5% ★, Dating Sim 13.4%, Visual Novel 5.8%, Simulation 3.2%, Casual 0.6%
- #37 Animal Shelter: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,914 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Dogs 81.6% ★, Cute 5%, Simulation 3.8%, Management 3.1%, Casual 2.8%
- #38 Date Everything!
71% matchVery Positive94% of 7,103 reviews2025
Dev: Sassy Chap GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: LGBTQ+ 29.4%, Dating Sim 26%, Romance 17%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Funny 5.6%
- #39 Panqueca & Paçoca: A Friendship Jigsaw
75% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Opala Project
Windows
The friendship's love between Pancake and Paçoca. Discover a true friendship story between two distant friends in this innovative puzzle game, told in 5 handmade illustrated scenes. Have a calm and relaxing experience.
Why similar: Dogs 85.3% ★, Visual Novel 4.8%, Romance 3.9%, Cute 3.5%, Colorful 1.2%
- #40 Furry Shades of Gay 3: Still Gayer
72% matchVery Positive95% of 484 reviews2023
Dev: Furlough GamesPub: Furlough Games PBS
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Furry Shades of Gay 3 is a collection of hot novels with choice and match-3 elements! You'll find new stories, new (and old!) characters, and a new, more diverse match-3 experience. Go through all the stories, uncover all the plot options, and unlock 15 hot voiced animations!
Why similar: Dogs 60.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Dating Sim 7.3%, Romance 7%, Visual Novel 5.9%
- #41 Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Denny TruongPub: 90% Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Olive is trapped in school in the midst of the apocalypse! With demons slaughtering every dog in sight there's only so many left to spend time with! Will their special someone be Brownie the snack-loving corgi, Sparky the sporty husky or Patches the dalmatian bookworm? You decide!
Why similar: Dogs 52.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Dating Sim 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Choices Matter 5.7%
- #42 Furry Reich 🐺
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 383 reviews2023
Dev: Furry Dreams Lab
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Furry Reich 🐺 is a heartwarming romance game with Anti-war love story at the front. Fall in love with your fellow officer and navigate the challenges of military life hand-in-hand. Relaxing gameplay and cute atmosphere. Everyone is worthy of love. Make love Not War
Why similar: Dogs 59.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.3%, Dating Sim 10%, Visual Novel 7.6%, Funny 4.2%
- #43 Plenty of Fish in the Sea
71% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Nullblade Studios
Windows
Plenty of Fish in the Sea is a cozy narrative-driven dating sim where you engage in heartfelt conversations with charming salmon and take them on delightful underwater dates.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.4%, Dating Sim 21.1%, Romance 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #44 Heartspell: Horizon Academy
70% matchVery Positive97% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Dire Kitten Games
Windows
Date wizards, match gems, and level up in this match-3 visual novel with a lot of heart and a little spice. Form deep relationships with faeries, sirens and werewolves, each with their own endearing personalities and challenges. Make choices that affect your relationships, and their destinies.
Why similar: Dating Sim 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Romance 14%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Choices Matter 9.6%
- #45 Dogs Organized Neatly
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,458 reviews2021
Dev: DU&I
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange lovely doggos in a way that fits the grid. Dogs Organized Neatly comes with 80 brand-new hand-crafted levels and a whole bunch of dogs in all shapes and sizes.
Why similar: Dogs 87.3% ★, Cute 3.9%, Funny 2.7%, Colorful 1.9%, Casual 1.5%
- #46 Curtain Call
73% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Dramatis Personae GamesPub: Juggernaut Entertainment
Windows · Mac
"Curtain Call" is a visual novel about (literally) breaking through social masks by forming meaningful connections with incredibly deep personalities. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or something more, there’s a whole cast of characters just dying to meet you!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Dating Sim 18%, Romance 13.5%, Visual Novel 12%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%
- #47 Dog Clicker
73% matchMixed48% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Altozose
Windows
Welcome to the world of Dogtopia! Here in Dogtopia, dogs are your greatest companion! They often like to play around, bark at inanimate objects, and fetch stuff! They also seem to have a keen eye for shiny things!
Why similar: Dogs 91.2% ★, Indie 3.4%, Casual 3.1%, 2D 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #48 Animal Shelter 2
68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,344 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Dogs 79.2% ★, Cute 7.6%, Management 6.4%, Simulation 3.5%, Casual 1.8%
- #49 Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 538 reviews2022
Dev: Sundae MonthPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.
Why similar: Dogs 74.6% ★, Funny 8.2%, Cute 8.1%, Colorful 4.3%, Simulation 3%
- #50 Dogs Huddled Together 挤在一起的狗狗们
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Catnip studio
Windows
Enjoy a therapeutic dog puzzle game where every piece is an adorable dog. Adjust the difficulty as you like, explore two intriguing puzzle modes, and let hundreds of dogs bring you comfort!
Why similar: Dogs 85.2% ★, Casual 3.3%, Cute 3%, Simulation 2.9%, Funny 2.9%
- #51 Trivia About You
67% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2026
Dev: Raccoon NestPub: Novatia Entertainment Ltd.
Windows
"Trivia About You" is a romance visual novel about furry characters sharing meaningful moments in Carol’s House. After moving into the shop, you become roommates with three charming furry characters. Through daily life, from spring to autumn, you slowly build deeper connections with them.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34%, Dating Sim 22.1%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Romance 11.9%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #52 An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs
70% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: Strange Scaffold
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is an open-world comedy adventure game. Talk to stock photo dogs. Solve their problems. Catch your flight. And call it Dog Airport Game when you get tired of saying the full title, like I did three months ago.
Why similar: Dogs 76.6% ★, Dialogue Heavy 6.6%, Visual Novel 5.3%, Funny 4.1%, Cute 3%
- #53 Desk Paws
66% matchVery Positive90% of 545 reviews2025
Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Collect over 100 stylish little pets on your desktop! They can freely move along the bottom of your screen, or live in the little houses you've carefully decorated for them. Hmm... or perhaps send them on adventures to earn treats?
Why similar: Dogs 35.8% ★, Cute 27.9%, 2D 9%, Simulation 8.9%, Casual 8.7%
- #54 Anxiety Puppy
66% matchVery Positive97% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: 小狗工作室Pub: Erabit
Windows
Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.
Why similar: Dogs 46.4% ★, Visual Novel 22.8%, Cute 15%, Casual 4.7%, Indie 3.4%
- #55 Puppy Cross
69% matchVery Positive97% of 295 reviews2020
Dev: DIMANCHE CORP.
Windows
Nonograms and cute dogs, welcome to Puppy Cross!
Why similar: Dogs 85% ★, Cute 4.7%, Indie 2.6%, Casual 2.5%, Strategy 2.2%
- #56 Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,115 reviews2020
Dev: Beautiful Glitch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected!
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.2%, LGBTQ+ 25.1%, Romance 13.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Funny 8.3%
- #57 Sushi Ben
66% matchVery Positive83% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Big Brane Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An interactive anime story! Save a beloved local sushi bar from dastardly landsharks, get distracted in countless mini games and make unforgettable friends in this larger-than-life narrative adventure. Written by Moa (Hatoful Boyfriend) and featuring a fully voiced cast!
Why similar: Dogs 77.8% ★, Visual Novel 8.3%, Cute 5.2%, Story Rich 3.8%, Colorful 2.9%
- #58 Salty Hounds
69% matchMixed69% of 302 reviews2023
Dev: Topping Palette
Windows
A unique dating sim adventure that gives you total freedom to romance five handsome guys in an open-world metropolis.
Why similar: Dating Sim 39.9%, Romance 29.6%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Story Rich 5.6%, Simulation 5.1%
- #59 The Bottle Of The Heart
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: 樱桃园社
Windows
Begin a unique life in a furry town!Play as a furry college student, immersing in the furry town's world and stories.A game day has morning, noon, and evening, letting you act freely anytime.Take evening walks with your crush!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.6%, Dating Sim 27.5%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Simulation 5.2%, Casual 3.6%
- #60 Pets
68% matchMixed58% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: petsgame
Windows · Mac · Linux
The gaming universe "Pets" is already waiting for you - new active players! Our game is created for all animal lovers and, of course, for those who already have their own favorite pets! Just click and get various pets into your inventory - from cats and dogs to turtles and hamsters!
Why similar: Dogs 89.8% ★, Romance 5%, Simulation 2%, Colorful 1.8%, 2D 1.4%
