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Games Like BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Anime, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Female Protagonist.

BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light header art

“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 1,091 reviews
Released: 2021-11-08
Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Genres: RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 7.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 53.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 76%

Overview

BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, blending emotional character-driven narratives with a unique, ethereal aesthetic. These recommendations prioritize games that excel in social simulation, deep character bonding, and the distinct 'cute but melancholic' anime JRPG style that defines the series.

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    97% matchVery Positive80% of 1,469 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 90.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

    Why similar: JRPG 19.7%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Anime 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it shares the same core themes of female friendship, emotional combat, and the signature translucent art style.

  2. #2 Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 983 reviews2021
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.

    Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8%

    Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the quiet, character-focused storytelling and heartwarming interactions that make the Gust catalog so special.

  3. #3 Persona 4 Golden
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 83,940 reviews2020
    Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

    Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Anime 10.7%, Dating Sim 10.2%, Story Rich 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for blending high school life, social simulation, and deep character bonding within a JRPG framework.

  4. #4 The Caligula Effect 2
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 446 reviews2022
    Dev: historia Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.

    Why similar: JRPG 48.1%, RPG 21.1%, Anime 18.7%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It explores themes of identity and reality within a school setting, mirroring the psychological depth and mystery of the seed game.

  5. #5 Nights of Azure
    94% matchMixed70% of 670 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightlord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightlord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!

    Why similar: JRPG 21.6%, LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 7.4%, Cute 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer's signature aesthetic and focuses heavily on the emotional bond between its female protagonists.

  6. #6 CRYSTAR
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,245 reviews2019
    Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.

    Why similar: JRPG 33.8%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Anime 16.5%, RPG 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a deeply emotional, female-led narrative centered on identity and the bonds formed in a surreal, otherworldly setting.

  7. #7 Flowers -Le volume sur ete-
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,290 reviews2018
    Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
    Windows
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 178.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.1%, Romance 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Anime 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A beautiful visual novel that emphasizes emotional intimacy and LGBTQ themes within a prestigious school setting.

  8. #8 Death end re;Quest
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,387 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

    Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Anime 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.7%, RPG 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a darker, mystery-filled JRPG experience that shares the 'trapped in a digital space' narrative hook.

  9. #9 Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2021
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Lydie & Suelle" is the 3rd instalment: after discovering a mysterious painting, Lydie & Suelle get closer to their dream of running the best atelier.

    Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, RPG 13%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Anime 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a whimsical, character-focused adventure that fits perfectly with the series' tone and aesthetic.

  10. #10 Kindred Spirits on the Roof
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,454 reviews2016
    Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    During lunch one day, Toomi Yuna meets two "Kindred Spirits" on the roof of her school. When they insist she help them nurture young love, Yuna finds herself playing "yuri cupid" to six unique and adorable couples. Can she remain aloof or will the promise of a "yuritopia" reach her too?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Visual Novel 14%, Romance 10.7%, Nudity 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential LGBTQ-focused visual novel that captures the intimate, character-driven heart of the genre.

  11. #11 Loop8: Summer of Gods
    89% matchMixed48% of 124 reviews2023
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Your choices shape the world in this coming-of-age RPG. As a new arrival in a 1980s rural Japanese town with a mysterious ability to loop time, your every decision and relationship will affect the outcome of battles against the invading Kegai.

    Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Dating Sim 15%, Anime 13.1%, RPG 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the 'last summer' atmosphere and building relationships with companions to influence the outcome of the story.

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    88% matchVery Positive94% of 302 reviews2019
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 240.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Meet cheerful Kaori Sawai, fresh out of nursing school, as she joins Yurigahama Hospital. Surviving a near death experience as a child left her with a desire to become a nurse and "healing hands" that let her relieve pain in patients just by touching them.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Romance 9.9%, Anime 9.2%

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    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 459 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the journey and the bonds formed along the way in a charming, vibrant world.

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    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Dating Sim 9.6%, Romance 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that captures the creative, collaborative spirit of the seed game's character interactions.

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    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 964 reviews2018
    Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Windows
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    Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Anime 14.8%, RPG 10.4%, Cute 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a lighthearted, anime-inspired JRPG experience with a heavy focus on character interactions and party dynamics.

  16. #16 Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 258 reviews2020
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,320 reviews2015
    Dev: Idea Factory
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: JRPG 21.4%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Cute 10.4%

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    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 350 reviews2017
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    Windows
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  20. #20 Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
    80% matchVery Positive91% of 857 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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  21. #21 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 167 reviews2019
    Dev: ParticlePub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 243.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Windows
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    82% matchVery Positive92% of 534 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    79% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2016
    Dev: Razzart Visual
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 11.5%, Nudity 11%

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    Windows
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    78% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2021
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    78% matchVery Positive92% of 864 reviews2016
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2020
    Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
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    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,847 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive86% of 542 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    75% matchVery Positive90% of 587 reviews2019
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    73% matchVery Positive90% of 375 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive83% of 613 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 945 reviews2021
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    Dev: Rascal Devworks
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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Roguelike x Relaxation! Take it easy in the latest addition to the series where you buff your bust with every foe you defeat, Omega Labyrinth! Enjoy your daily life in an academy of fair maidens!

    Why similar: JRPG 26%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Anime 8.8%, Cute 6.9%

  44. #44 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 2,529 reviews2022
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.

    Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Anime 10.5%, RPG 8.3%

  45. #45 A Kiss For The Petals - Remembering How We Met
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,710 reviews2015
    Dev: St. Michael's Girls SchoolPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 39.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A brand new entry in the landmark yuri game series, "A Kiss For The Petals!" The story of how fan-favorite couple Risa and Miya first met is now available on the PC!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Romance 14.2%, Anime 10.3%

  46. #46 Knight Bewitched
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 167 reviews2018
    Dev: Joshua Keith
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Knight Bewitched is a turn-based jRPG that follows the love story of innocent witch Gwen and Ruth, the stalwart knight tasked to slay her. The Enhanced Edition includes new features and new content.

    Why similar: JRPG 22%, LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Romance 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%

  47. #47 Flowers -Le volume sur printemps-
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,846 reviews2016
    Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 133.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Suoh Shirahane, a shy girl with a mysterious past, will begin her first year of high school at Saint Angraecum Academy, where she hopes to find a new beginning. She will navigate friendships and mysteries at her new school, and discovers that love can come in many forms.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.3%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Romance 14.8%, Anime 6.6%

  48. #48 CRYMACHINA
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 703 reviews2023
    Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

    Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, RPG 13.2%, Adventure 5.9%

  49. #49 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 5,775 reviews2017
    Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

    Why similar: JRPG 36.5%, Anime 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 7.5%

  50. #50 Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 269 reviews2025
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    This DX edition includes new stories, playable characters(Agatha, Kilo, and Romy), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.

    Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 9.8%, Anime 7.7%

  51. #51 Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,377 reviews2017
    Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Long ago, a war raged between two powerful deities. Each was sealed away, their weapons scattered throughout the world. Our hero in this RPG, Fang, happens upon one such weapon and now he alone must choose which deity will awaken again!

    Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Anime 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Dating Sim 10%, RPG 7.9%

  52. #52 Revue Starlight El Dorado
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 949 reviews2024
    Dev: FrontwingPub: Bushiroad Inc.
    Windows

    The first console game of the stage-themed multi-media franchise "Revue Starlight" is on its way!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.6%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 14.1%, Psychological Horror 5.5%, Story Rich 4.9%

  53. #53 WitchSpring R
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
    Dev: KIWIWALKS
    Windows
    Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

    Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Cute 15%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 10.2%

  54. #54 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,353 reviews2025
    Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 25.0 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!

    Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Romance 12.5%, RPG 10%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

  55. #55 Sisterly Bliss ~Don't Let Mom Find Out~
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: eyephonPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A light admonishment from Mom sparks the realization that these twin sisters care for each other in more than a familial sense. In this dramatic & romantic yuri Visual Novel, it's up to you to navigate the forbidden tension between the sisters so their love can flourish without growing one-sided.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.8%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Romance 11.6%

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