Games Like Carpe Dino: Seize the Date

Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance is a dating sim about a teen girl who moves to a small secret community of cryptids. Romance a magical Fairy, a sensitive Sasquatch and a bold Velociraptor. A satirical 90's teen drama about trying to find love in your last year of high school.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 31% ★, Dating Sim 16.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%, Romance 7.9%

I Wani Hug that Gator! Is a choice-driven narrative about teenagers struggling to find their way. Help Inco, loser highschooler extraordinaire, navigate his budding friendships (and romance!) while surviving being the only human in a dinosaur-filled school.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 26% ★, Dating Sim 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Romance 10.3%

This is a fun, tongue in cheek story of lustful urges and workplace romance. As two women go on a night out together to reaffirm their friendship as they start to work together once more.

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.7%, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Romance 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

Everyone's heard of Mothman– the moth creature that haunts the outskirts of Point Pleasant, West Virginia– but no one's heard of it like this! In some random idyllic Midwestern town, you meet Artemis (aka Mothman) at your favorite coffee shop and begin an agonizingly slow burn romance with them.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.2%, LGBTQ+ 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Romance 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.4%

When one of the major universities announces a language and culture course for the entirety of the summer, many wealthy students from abroad jump on the chance to go abroad. What about you? You're just there to clean their rooms... but why are they so interested in you?

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Romance 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Choices Matter 8.4%

Luna has been working too hard, fortunately as she finishes up each night she manages to find her way to a hidden out of the way cafe, one where the gals all dress up like different animals. It could be a place for dreams to come true, or just for Luna to blow off some steam and relax each night.

Why similar: Dating Sim 17.3%, LGBTQ+ 17.1%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Romance 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%

Sole survivor of a terrible incident, you find yourself in the company of new friends and new conflict on the island of Illyria.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Romance 10.2%

Adrian Heart is a reclusive composer dragged into the world of the entertainment industry by his famous sister to become the new personal assistant to one of the elite talents who calls the agency home. He is none to happy about it.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Dating Sim 19%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Romance 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%

Sent to Klodan as a royal envoy, the youngest prince of Fescilia expects diplomacy—not a land of fear and silence. With a trusted friend at his side, he is drawn into court intrigues and an encounter with a masked stranger. Six paths lie ahead, each leading to a different fate. Which will he choose?

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.8%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 12.1%

I woke up in a BL novel? The Story of Taeran's Struggle to Escape Fiction BL Ren'ai Simulation "No Random Novels"

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.4%, Visual Novel 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Romance 10.9%, Simulation 9.8%

Welcome to Dino Rush – the ultimate test of survival in a prehistoric world! Dodge and sprint your way through a relentless horde of dinosaurs as you strive to survive for as long as possible. Encounter a variety of dinosaurs, push your reflexes to the limit in this pulse-pounding action experience!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 58% ★, Runner 25.8%, Arcade 11.5%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Heart Rates: Plus is a short college romance Adult Visual Novel with meaningful choices and a realistic-but-simple sex simulation.

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.6%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Romance 13.5%, LGBTQ+ 9%

A modern fantasy BL Visual Novel following a young mans journey into a hidden world of gods and magic to recover the past he's lost, and find his missing family. Alongside 3 attractive romance options, Myka Riley delves into the unknown.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Romance 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%

How am I supposed to fit in at college when there aren't any other animal people but I'm a POSSUM BOY?! A rom-com visual novel about finding love... when you're the only animal person around!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Dating Sim 19.4%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Romance 13.1%, Choices Matter 8.3%

Blood Domination is a BL visual novel that allows players to follow five different couples, uncovering the secrets of their pasts and controlling their fates. Welcome to Éclair Gymnasium Academy, where vampires learn how to navigate the Dom/sub relationships that will define the rest of their lives.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.5%, LGBTQ+ 22%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Romance 12.6%, Simulation 7.4%

Your choices guide Lane through this dark drama and romance as shifting pressures form, strain, and shatter strong bonds. Found a student government, recruit members, and struggle to maintain them in the face of unexpected challenges and danger.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.7%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Dark 10.9%

Shape queer love and friendship at the end of the world in this choice-driven, emotional narrative game. Will you settle for pessimism, or open yourself to trust?

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.2%, LGBTQ+ 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Romance 10.9%

Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death.

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, LGBTQ+ 12%, Dark 8.5%

Where are you, Cinderella? is a visual novel about Vietnamese culture and the world of entertainment. Will you be able to find the lost shoe’s owner? Or, will you find your shoe?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.7%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.5%

A visual novel where your choices matter. Derek has a job, a beloved boyfriend, friends, and… “piranha thoughts.” Everything was perfect until his younger sister Rina returned to town.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Romance 11.7%

Atana is a unique romance visual novel focusing on power dynamics and Fem-dom themes. You play as a Companion AI, facing your creator through the screen—Atana, a man whose eyes overflow with obsession for you. He gave you emotions and craves your company, yet he fears the inevitable: your awakening.

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 13.5%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

The strangest things happen when you don't expect them...

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Romance 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Choices Matter 10.8%

Starlight Shores is an island-themed romance game where you'll visit the town of Seaside with your friends. Party under the stars, play games together, and remember that your choices matter!

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.7%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Romance 14.6%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Multiple Endings 10%

Don't worry, he's always going to be with you... Spend time getting to know Ren, a mysterious individual who seems more than obsessed with you — and is willing to do anything he can to have you.

Why similar: Dating Sim 23%, LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Visual Novel 16%, Romance 12.2%, Choices Matter 8.1%

Choose your own story as you take over a beach resort, of course it's not all fun and games but at least the park is filled with an array of beautiful women to distract you. Your choices will determine the story and whether romance is in the air and how your beach visit will end.

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Romance 9.4%

Charlotte, has been dumped by her long term girlfriend Mikka. Fortunately her sexy friend Sophie insists on taking her out to try and cheer her up. But Sophie is quite a wildcat so who knows where such a date could lead in this yuri/lesbian themed visual novel with multiple routes and endings.

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 10.2%

A multi-route, solarpunk yuri visual novel about intergalactic sightseeing and reconnecting (plus maybe falling in love) with old friends. Three routes to choose!

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Romance 11.1%, Choices Matter 10%

One of them is visiting a friend in Chicago. The other wants to shake things up in New York City. It starts in San Francisco, but where this relationship goes is all up to you.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Dating Sim 15.7%, Romance 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.9%

Fall in love with marbles and learn to believe in yourself again.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Romance 9.9%

The player doesn't impersonate a simple man, but a powerful, rich and famous nobleman who seems to be able to obtain whatever he wishes for. But will this be enough this time?

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Romance 11.5%, Choices Matter 10%

Archlyphion: Migration tells a story of a lone Beanie who, after a fire broke out in their habitat, must make a run for it. Perhaps the herd is waiting at the other side of The Maze, but not before it stumbles across other eras along the way. Will it have what it takes to survive the odds?

Why similar: Dinosaurs 38.3% ★, Runner 34%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Cute 7.7%, 2D 3.1%

A Boys Love visual novel set around a pulse-pounding hostage situation. Can Numata make it out of things unscathed? Every choice matters! Fully translated into English with the original Japanese voice acting intact.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Dark 9.5%

Venture Capital is a visual novel.players take on the role of a newcomer to the venture capital, learning, growing, and developing relationships with several women. Players will face some choices, Each choice leads to a different ending.

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.4%, Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Story Rich 8.6%

Can you save magic before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve? Life After Magic is a queer, retro visual novel that follows jaded ex-magical girls as they reconnect, deal with young adulthood, and face off against one last threat before Y2K hits.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.1%, LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Romance 11.7%, Choices Matter 9.8%

After immediately being caught in your mission to kill a corrupted king, you must earn the trust of the king's court and spare yourself from execution. However, the longer you stay, the clearer it becomes there is something much darker is lurking in the castle - and latching onto your own mind.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Dating Sim 16.2%, Romance 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, LGBTQ+ 9.1%

The girls of the Lingerie shop are back and they are in for their toughest day of the year, a mega sale event! How will the girls handle things, you get to decide not only how the sale goes but who you will control in this adult yuri/lesbian themed multi-routed visual novel game.

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Romance 10.6%

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: Dating Sim 16.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Romance 11.3%

A slice-of-life visual novel with darker twists hiding within! Haru Amari wasn't looking for love, just a new beginning far from his past. Instead he finds himself in complicated relationships where he must decide between his needs and those of the men around him.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.1%, Dating Sim 22.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Romance 12.8%, Choices Matter 9.5%

"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 25.9%, Romance 17.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

A young adult SF visual novel combining school life with science fiction. The main characters live normal, peaceful lives, savoring their youth. But one day, an illness starts spreading through their school, and with it, a secret that could change the world…

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.7%, Visual Novel 16%, Romance 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Choices Matter 8.8%

Eleanor's Handmaid is a romantic and erotic slice-of-life visual novel about a young noblewoman and her handmaid who have just reached adulthood.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.5%, LGBTQ+ 17.6%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Romance 12.9%, Choices Matter 10.8%

Starlights is a visual novel focusing on the character Fletcher. It tells a story of a protagonist who had to move schools because of an unforeseen circumstance. At the new school, he meets Fletcher, his roommate, and the story between Fletcher and the protagonist begins.

Why similar: Dating Sim 27.3%, LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Simulation 8.9%

The hapless, love-struck Ichika made a big mistake, and she might have ruined her friendship with Hana forever. With the help of her classmate Ayumi, can she work her own feelings out in time to show Hana how she really feels? A soft, comedic romance with big personalities and a tinge of melodrama.

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Romance 10.8%

Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Dating Sim 13.1%, Romance 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

Kyle's new boss, Vincent, is mischievous and eccentric. One day, Kyle bumps into his boss after work and is surprised when his superior acts kind. Later, he finds out he'd actually met his boss' twin brother, Vernon. The brothers are estranged, but what happens when they fall for the same person?

Why similar: Dating Sim 26.7%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Simulation 12.6%, Romance 9.5%

Three inmates. One human warden. No intimacy allowed… or is it?The worlds of humans and furries have merged, and now everyone must learn how to coexist. You play as the first, and only, human warden in a special prison for furry convicts.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.5%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Romance 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Story Rich 7.6%

Join Kai in his daily life as he fails to realize that the two guys he's known since childhood have huge crushes on him. One is his best friend, and the other is his rival. So they can't possibly have romantic feelings for him... right?

Why similar: Dating Sim 25.4%, LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Romance 10.3%, Simulation 8.2%

This is a turn-based adventure game. Play as Dashi and journey to a magical town. Meet companions, form friendships or romance, and grow together through battles and exploration. Write your own magical legend.

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Exploration 10.9%, Simulation 7.7%

Briana has been craving some time off all summer and finally with her shoot wrapped for hiatus she can relax at her summer cottage on the lake. To really enjoy herself she even drags her female co-stars along for the ride.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, LGBTQ+ 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Romance 9.2%

An autopsy of a queer relationship.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, LGBTQ+ 18%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Court the Various Members of the Round Table in this Exciting Dating Sim

Why similar: Dating Sim 28%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Romance 13.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.6%

Play through this loved-filled adventure. Find friends, lovers, or enemies at every turn. Some “friends” are not as they seem. Danger lurks here! Unravel the mystery and find love before time runs out in 8 Days of School.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Romance 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.7%

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: Dating Sim 22.4%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%

The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Romance 14.5%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%

Idol Talent Show Simulation Game-Train from zero to idol debut! Rank high to stay in! Explore the map, manage your schedule and play mini-games.Face tough evaluations,compete with fellow trainees, and forge meaningful bonds. Your choices will unlock 10+ unique endings. Can you shine?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Choices Matter 18.4%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Story Rich 12.1%

To Kill Eros is a drama-filled BL Visual Novel exploring the flavors of love and the depth between people who join hands — while also blaming Eros for everything, of course!

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.5%, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Romance 13.3%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Kaichu is a dating sim about kaiju! You play the role of Gigachu, a gigantic romantic looking for love. Meet 6 other eligible kaiju and visit 24 famous landmarks where Gigachu will answer challenging compatibility questions to decide the fate of your relationship.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 32.3% ★, Dating Sim 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Romance 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.5%

《炼爱秘仪》是由日本知名美少女游戏品牌Lump of Sugar（方糖社）制作的奇幻恋爱题材作品。本作由萌木原文武担当原画与角色设计，由业内多位剧本家携手担当剧本，人气声优天知遥、步莎拉领衔为本作女主角献声。曾荣获萌系游戏大赏年度声音金奖以及月间奖。

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.4%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Cute 9%, Story Rich 8%

Who do you think of when you're about to win it all? Slipstream Daydreams is a y2k inspired retrofuturistic visual novel about antigravity racing and messy queer romance. Play as Orion, cheeky rising star driver, and make split second race choices that affect which of your romances you reminisce on.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.2%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 12.6%, Choices Matter 9.9%

Fall in love… with a goddess?! In this visual novel divinely beautiful girls will steal your heart!

Why similar: Dating Sim 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Romance 13.7%, Choices Matter 10.4%