- #1 Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore
97% matchVery Positive96% of 217 reviews2021
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
What happens after Happily Ever After…?
Why similar: Otome 33.7% ★, Romance 13.8%, Dating Sim 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Multiple Endings 5.9%
- #2 Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth
96% matchMixed52% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: EVERIUM
Windows · Mac
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 29.1% ★, Dating Sim 14.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.9%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #3 Reflections ~Dreams and Reality~
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Reine WorksPub: Top Hat Curios & Oddities
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about a girl who wishes to escape her fate and those who follow closely behind her. Features both GxB and GxG routes.
Why similar: Otome 38% ★, Romance 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Dating Sim 6.7%
- #4 Of Frost and Flowers
95% 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 33.6% ★, Romance 11.9%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #5 Gods of Love: An Otome Visual Novel
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 45 reviews2020
Dev: Y Press Otomes
Windows · Mac · Linux
An otome with strong, independent protagonist and hints of spicy scenes! The healer Thalia has developed magical powers and the gods of her world think she might be a new goddess they can marry. Poor Thalia just wants to do her work.
Why similar: Otome 35.8% ★, Dating Sim 12.7%, Romance 12.7%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #6 The Confines Of The Crown
94% matchVery Positive89% of 256 reviews2015
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 34% ★, Visual Novel 12.4%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%, Romance 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #7 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,122 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 44.2% ★, Romance 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Dating Sim 6.4%
- #8 Enamored Risks
92% matchVery Positive86% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Upon finding a mysterious social media account, Alex sets out to find the origins of the photos and meets three urban explorers, each of them unearthing something new and unfamiliar in her heart.
Why similar: Otome 32.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.2%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Romance 12%, Visual Novel 10%
- #9 Catboy Sorcery
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio EphuaPub: Ephua Ltd
Windows
You just wanted a familiar to join a mage guild. Instead, you got a flirty, cursed catboy with trust issues. Now he says he can help you, if you help him. Can you trust him? Probably. (Send help.) Make the right choices in this cute ALL x Catboy romance visual novel.
Why similar: Otome 31.1% ★, Cozy 16.2%, Romance 10.8%, Dating Sim 10.4%, LGBTQ+ 9.9%
- #10 Actala: The Hero's Shadow
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChattercapPub: Chattercap LLC
Windows
The fairy tale is over. The Hero won. But the story is just beginning. Explore the web of intrigue in this mystery/fantasy romance visual novel featuring hundreds of animated illustrations.
Why similar: Otome 34.8% ★, Romance 12%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Text-Based 7.1%
- #11 The Summit Library
90% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: qkayoo studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Library that's falling apart, an Empire on the brink of war, and a dangerous magical mystery you've been tasked to solve.
Why similar: Otome 29.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Dating Sim 14.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Romance 9.5%
- #12 Drops of Death
89% matchVery Positive93% of 92 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 24.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Dating Sim 13%, Romance 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #13 Diffraction
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rain Droplet Atelier
Windows
A quiet coming-of-age story about how photography changed the lives of three people in a rainy small town and the paths in life they took with it.
Why similar: Otome 35.3% ★, Romance 11%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Dating Sim 8.7%, Text-Based 8%
- #14 The Demon's Apple - Otome Game
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Kakera
Windows · Mac
The Demon's Apple is a Dark Fantasy otome game with mature content. Pomme, a herbalist as to make an alliance with a bloodthirsty demon she saved to survive in a world hostile to both. Play as Pomme who has to learn to live under the same roof as the demon who wants her blood and more.
Why similar: Otome 40.6% ★, Romance 13.5%, Dating Sim 11.1%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Visual Novel 5.9%
- #15 Sweet Valentine Chocolatier
87% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: VeryFatCat and FriendsPub: Virtual Frontier Media LLC
Windows · Mac
A cozy, heartwarming visual novel in which you take a familiar face (boy or girl) on a romantic spring festival date. Customize your player character (femme or masc) and play several low-stakes mini games!
Why similar: Otome 31.7% ★, Romance 13.7%, Dating Sim 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.3%, LGBTQ+ 9.3%
- #16 Trouble Comes Twice
86% matchVery Positive87% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Foxglove Games
Windows
Play as twins Hazel and Jace in this wholesome romcom visual novel. After a silly bet is made, the protagonists must find a boyfriend or girlfriend before their twin beats them to it!
Why similar: Otome 28.7% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Romance 13.5%, Dating Sim 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%
- #17 Prank Masters – Otome Game
86% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Lockvia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A romantic comedy otome visual novel where you play as a heroine prankster.
Why similar: Otome 36.4% ★, Dating Sim 13.9%, Romance 12.2%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #18 Speakeasy
85% matchVery Positive83% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Open Late Games
Windows · Mac
A delightful, delicious, devilish erotic visual novel.
Why similar: Otome 42.7% ★, Romance 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Dating Sim 7.1%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #19 Gentle Psycho :: Yan Side
84% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Purple Noon
Windows
Working as a government official as well as a hero in Hero Corporation, you receive a special mission one day. You must scout a new hero for Hero Corporation, as they're always short of people. You have to make a hero out of the man who has everything he ever wants. Can it be done?
Why similar: Otome 33.8% ★, Dating Sim 15.9%, Romance 14.4%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Text-Based 8.7%
- #20 Hearts in Orbit: When Stars Align
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cinnabun Collective
Windows · Mac
Hearts in Orbit is a fantasy romance visual novel that follows two stars who fell in love and have reincarnated as humans. Will they remember their origins? Will they fall in love again? That's for you to decide.
Why similar: Otome 27.1% ★, Romance 16%, Visual Novel 13.5%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #21 Lost in Limbo
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ravenstar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Face the nightmares of your childhood and unveil the truth behind your summoning to the realm of Limbo. Fight your way back home with the help of seven deities sworn to be your protectors. Will love be the key to your freedom, or the first chapter of your downfall?
Why similar: Otome 33.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Romance 12.4%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.9%
- #22 Alaris
82% matchPositive100% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: Crescence Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover secrets long forgotten, and nurture relationships waiting to bloom. In a game inspired by the lore of Dragon and Fae, make choices that can shape your story, relationships, and even personality. Will you be brave, kind, wise, charismatic? Only you know the answer to your fate.
Why similar: Otome 28.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Dating Sim 11.2%, Romance 10.6%, Visual Novel 8.1%
- #23 Royal Alchemist
82% matchVery Positive93% of 322 reviews2020
Dev: Nifty VisualsPub: Nifty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intrigue, betrayal, deaths! An Otome / BxB survival Raising Simulation in a high-fantasy royal court setting with RPG elements.
Why similar: Otome 32.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Dating Sim 11.8%, Romance 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #24 Pyreside Waltz
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Inkethic
Windows
A fantasy-romance visual novel featuring a not-quite-human cast, shown with animated sprites and painted backgrounds.
Why similar: Otome 31% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Romance 9.3%
- #25 My Love for You is Evermore
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: LovelyInc LLC
Windows · Mac
My Love for You is Evermore is an interactive office-romance visual novel. Customize your character, explore branching dialogue choices, and experience voice calls from your suitors as you pursue multiple endings in a star-studded love story.
Why similar: Otome 41% ★, Dating Sim 13.8%, Romance 12.6%, Visual Novel 8.1%, Multiple Endings 4.6%
- #26 Blood Kiss
81% matchMixed59% of 38 reviews2024
Dev: Storytaco
Windows
The job I barely managed to get is in a dungeon filled with vampires? What would you do, if you had to work together with dangerous and mysterious vampires who hate humans? Experience the secret romance in interactive otome game with these ikemen vampires, in Blood Kiss!
Why similar: Otome 26.7% ★, Dating Sim 10.7%, Romance 10.6%, LGBTQ+ 10.2%, Text-Based 8.4%
- #27 A Love Like Broken Glass
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Ayo
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're an exorcist. Lorenn's a half-ghost. It's up to you to find out what's wrong with his soul and exorcise him once and for all... Just try not to fall in love in the process, would you?
Why similar: Otome 33.6% ★, Cozy 17.3%, Dating Sim 15.3%, Visual Novel 9.5%, LGBTQ+ 8.1%
- #28 A Pinch of Magic
79% matchVery Positive84% of 238 reviews2021
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Save your grandparent's failing café/magic shop from bankruptcy and possibly fall in love!
Why similar: Otome 29.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Dating Sim 13.4%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Romance 7.7%
- #29 私のリアルは充実しすぎている フルボイス版
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,235 reviews2022
Dev: TetraScopePub: HotchPotch K.K.
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
顔良し、頭良し、性格良し。 完全無欠のリア充女子が送るドタバタラブコメディ!(たぶん)
Why similar: Otome 39.7% ★, Romance 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Text-Based 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #30 Low Effort Romance
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AzureXtwilightPub: Neoclassic Games
Windows
Low Effort Romance is an otome visual novel about two tired adults who accidentally fall for each other between quarterly reports. Can you juggle deadlines, nosy coworkers, group projects, and a romance that keeps almost happening on company property?
Why similar: Otome 35.3% ★, Dating Sim 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Romance 9.4%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #31 A Date with Death
76% 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: Otome 27.2% ★, Dating Sim 20.8%, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Romance 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #32 Warden of the Arcaen
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kelci Parsell
Windows
Warden of the Arcaen is a dating sim style visual novel. The player will get to choose between dating men or women at the beginning of the game, play as 'Friends to Lovers' OR 'Enemies to Lovers'. Immerse yourself in this modern fantasy world and explore magical relationships!
Why similar: Otome 26% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.9%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Romance 11.5%, Visual Novel 8.7%
- #33 Amnesia™: Memories
77% matchVery Positive92% of 4,248 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 48.5% ★, Visual Novel 11.9%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Romance 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #34 Cupid's Chatroom
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Atelier on the Moon
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mysterious program called “Cupid’s Chatroom” suddenly appears on your PC, transporting you into a private chatroom. You find yourself joined by five others, who have also been dragged into the server—and it turns out they’re your potential bachelors?!
Why similar: Otome 32.9% ★, Dating Sim 15.9%, Romance 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.1%
- #35 Made Marion
75% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Velvet Cupcake Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A romantic action-adventure visual novel based on Robin Hood lore. Play as Lady Marion and choose what kind of leader and lover you want to become. Join Robin's rowdy rebels in Sherwood or tackle the political pitfalls of the Sheriff's Nottingham. Fight for freedom and fall in love!
Why similar: Otome 31.6% ★, Romance 12%, LGBTQ+ 12%, Dating Sim 9.1%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #36 Dark Nights
74% matchVery Positive92% of 412 reviews2022
Dev: Pinlin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nothing is as it seems.
Why similar: Otome 38.3% ★, Romance 13.4%, Dating Sim 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #37 Let`s not stay friends
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 309 reviews2017
Dev: Violet FeaturePub: Vorobushek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Friendship is a wonderful thing… unless you are friends with a girl who has no idea you have feelings for her! Inske, a student of magical arts, is troubled by the upcoming outdoors exam, and can't even imagine that someone might want to use the test as an opportunity to get close to her.
Why similar: Otome 44.6% ★, Visual Novel 12.2%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Romance 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #38 Reanimation Scheme
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wind Chimes Games Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
An otome game and romance visual novel. Step into the shoes of the necromancer, Raenelle. Meet a colorful cast of characters, fail to summon the spirits of the dead, unravel mysteries, and maybe — just maybe — fall in love.
Why similar: Otome 31.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Romance 8.7%
- #39 Plastic Trick
73% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Nochi Studios
Windows · Mac
Plastic Trick - an otome game inspired by mannequins An absurd, comedy game about plastic mannequins that have come to life and are fighting each other for your kiss, featuring a GxB/GxG romance!
Why similar: Otome 34.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Romance 12.5%, Visual Novel 9.5%
- #40 Love Limit
72% matchPositive100% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: Winking Corvid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your blind date invades Earth!?
Why similar: Otome 37.4% ★, Romance 13.1%, Dating Sim 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
- #41 Band Camp Boyfriend
72% 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: Otome 33.3% ★, Dating Sim 13.4%, Romance 11.1%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #42 Dream Kitchen
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio SoulAres
Windows
Follow the story from different points of view and make choices to decide your future on five different routes and discover the mystery behind this magical adventure as you find love with one of the appliances of your kitchen.
Why similar: Otome 34.6% ★, Dating Sim 13%, Romance 12.9%, Text-Based 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.2%
- #43 XOXO Droplets
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 353 reviews2017
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An otome dating sim about a humorously jerky young lady and her mission to woo one of multiple uniquely, but equally, obnoxious guys.
Why similar: Otome 37.1% ★, Dating Sim 16.6%, Romance 12%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #44 OdiChat
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LEAP Game Studios
Windows
Join a cozy chat server created by Odi! Share stories, laugh, make friends... or fall in love? ♡
Why similar: Otome 31% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Romance 11.1%, Dating Sim 11%, Visual Novel 8.6%
- #45 Love & Legends
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: UNICO INC.Pub: Voltage Inc.
Windows
In a heartbeat, the ordinary becomes legendary. Transported to a magical world and accused of being the Evil Witch Queen, you must choose your protector from 7 heroes. A fantasy romance Visual Novel featuring complete Main Stories through Season 5.
Why similar: Otome 26.6% ★, Dating Sim 14.5%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Romance 10.2%
- #46 My Vow to My Liege
70% matchVery Positive92% of 4,086 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 43.8% ★, Romance 16.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Text-Based 3.9%
- #47 Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
71% matchVery Positive93% of 766 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 19.9 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 45.2% ★, Dating Sim 19.9%, Romance 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #48 Melty Amethyst
69% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Miniature fleurPub: VNka
Windows
The full-voiced otome visual novel that adds colour to ordinary life.
Why similar: Otome 42.8% ★, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Dating Sim 9.8%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #49 The Seven Districts of Sin: The Tail Makes the Fox - Episode 1
71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Reine WorksPub: Top Hat Curios & Oddities
Windows · Mac · Linux
As an auditor of Hell, you're sent off to investigate a wayward governor. Where will your journey bring you? An otome visual novel with both intrigue and humour, featuring 2 male and 2 female love interests as well as 9 different endings.
Why similar: Otome 35.9% ★, Dating Sim 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Romance 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 9%
- #50 Cinders
70% matchVery Positive87% of 793 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 31.8% ★, Dating Sim 12.2%, Romance 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #51 Emberfate: Tempest of Elements
69% matchVery Positive98% of 143 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 34.8% ★, Dating Sim 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Romance 7.9%
- #52 Mari's Magical Deliveries
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
A cute & cozy delivery dating sim about a witch reigniting old flames. Deliver packages & fall in love in this bite-sized otome game!
Why similar: Otome 28.1% ★, Cozy 19.1%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%, Visual Novel 8%, Dating Sim 7.7%
- #53 The Winter Tower
68% matchVery Positive89% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: EVERIUM
Windows · Mac
Will Ekaterina be able to safely complete her coming-of-age ceremony and emerge as the rightful successor to the House?
Why similar: Otome 42.8% ★, Visual Novel 15%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Text-Based 7.9%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #54 Dandelion - Wishes brought to you -
69% 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 48.5% ★, Dating Sim 18.1%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Romance 8.7%
- #55 Dual Chroma: Academy Carols
68% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Galen Games
Windows · Linux
Spend Winter break with the popular and unapproachable Prince of the Empire in this cozy and heartwarming Magic Academy visual novel
Why similar: Otome 22.5% ★, Dating Sim 18.1%, Romance 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Visual Novel 10.4%
- #56 Forever N Ever
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Sanity Games
Windows
A horror-romance visual novel where your choices affect everything — and everyone. Keep your stalker in check and stay ahead of a killer who’s getting closer. Manipulate, protect, or dispose of your friends. Who can you trust when obsession and death are always watching?
Why similar: Otome 35.4% ★, Dating Sim 11.3%, Romance 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #57 Moondusk Masquerade
66% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Nochi Studios
Windows · Mac
Moondusk Masquerade - an otome romance game inspired by Cinderella, Bridgerton and Faeries - featuring a GxB/GxG romance!
Why similar: Otome 34.7% ★, Romance 13.6%, Dating Sim 12.9%, Text-Based 8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #58 DesperaDrops
66% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: WIZARDSOFT CORPORATIONPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
A romance visual novel game made in collaboration with D3P and Red Entertainment. Crime ADV “DesperaDrops” of love and escape. An innocent fugitive and six villains. Their escape in search of freedom begins--...
Why similar: Otome 48.4% ★, Dating Sim 13.8%, Romance 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Text-Based 7%
- #59 Karamu Trilogy
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChattercapPub: Chattercap LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A trilogy of dark, horror romance visual novels about a girl who tries to break up with her (obsessive) boyfriend who really doesn't want to break up. He's hiding secrets, but you've got a few of your own. Unravel your shared pasts and try to make it out of this relationship (alive).
Why similar: Otome 37% ★, Dating Sim 12.9%, Romance 12.9%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #60 FFS, Another Northern Duke?!
65% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Chthonic Chrome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
There's only one goal here: survive. Seduce the Duke?! Expelled from the modern world into a novel, you occupy the body of a minor villainess, on her way to marry the beastly Duke of the North. (Why does that sound familiar...) A Fantasy + Romance + Slice-of-Life Otome Visual Novel.
Why similar: Otome 44.9% ★, Romance 15.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Text-Based 8.5%, Female Protagonist 5.9%