- #1 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
97% matchVery Positive94% of 55,246 reviews2022
Dev: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.4%, Anime 23.8%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Cute 10.9%, 2D 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the blend of cute anime aesthetics with intense psychological horror and mental health themes.
- #2 Sakuya Izayoi Gives You Advice And Dabs
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,393 reviews2020
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Feel relaxed into this mental vacation as Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project guides you through your troubles by offering helpful advice and strategies to help you feel at ease.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Faith 15.5% ★, Casual 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Relaxing 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This shares the exact same Touhou-themed, short-form visual novel format with a focus on bizarre, humorous, and psychological undertones.
- #3 Doki Doki Literature Club!
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 221,125 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, Anime 25.2%, Psychological Horror 24.2%, Cute 11.2%, Casual 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive visual novel that uses a cutesy exterior to hide a deeply unsettling psychological experience.
- #4 Save Me, Sakuya-san!
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 908 reviews2021
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
She's here to help! Let Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project comfort you after encountering some hardships in this beautiful visual novel that aims to heal your troubles away!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.8%, Anime 23.4%, Casual 11.3%, Faith 7.4% ★, Cute 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Touhou-themed visual novel that captures the same casual, anime-styled charm.
- #5 Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,269 reviews2020
Dev: Nikita KryukovPub: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.1%, Psychological Horror 27.3%, Anime 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and highly psychological experience that mirrors the unsettling nature of the seed game.
- #6 Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,578 reviews2021
Dev: Nikita Kryukov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.1%, Psychological Horror 29.7%, Anime 9.8%, 2D 5.9%, Casual 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the surreal, introspective, and psychologically taxing narrative of its predecessor.
- #7 My Therapy
93% matchVery Positive96% of 334 reviews2022
Dev: Suvorov Mikhail
Windows · Linux
A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!
Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Anime 24.4%, Casual 16.3%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, 2D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses directly on the theme of therapy and mental health within a casual, anime-styled visual novel framework.
- #8 The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 37,109 reviews2023
Dev: Kit9 Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.8%, Psychological Horror 34.1%, Singleplayer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, anime-styled narrative that explores complex psychological dynamics and disturbing themes.
- #9 Seiga Kaku uses her amazing Taoist arts and gives you a life lesson
92% matchVery Positive100% of 84 reviews2020
Dev: Skuhataagyall dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
This short visual novel is a derivative work of the Touhou Project. The wicked hermit Seiga Kaku uses her Taoist arts to help you achieve your goals and become a better person.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Faith 28.9% ★, Anime 15.3%, Casual 6.7%, Cute 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short, philosophical Touhou-themed visual novel that mirrors the 'life lesson' structure of the seed game.
- #10 Bad Faith
91% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Mado
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Anime 27.1%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, 2D 5.5%, Colorful 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that leans heavily into anime-inspired art and unsettling narrative twists.
- #11 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,538 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 173.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.6%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Anime 18%, Cute 6.5%, Casual 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, philosophical visual novel that is renowned for its intense psychological horror and mature themes.
- #12 Who's Lila?
89% matchVery Positive95% of 3,610 reviews2022
Dev: Garage Heathen
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.5%, Psychological Horror 32.2%, Casual 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal psychological horror game that uses unique mechanics to challenge the player's perception of the narrative.
- #13 Christmas Celebration With Sakuya Izayoi
89% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Celebrate Christmas with Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project in this cozy visual novel! Explore the colourful sights of the human village in Gensokyo as it hosts a one of a kind festival with several venues and gorgeous sights to see!
Why similar: Anime 26.4%, Visual Novel 18%, Relaxing 14.8%, Casual 12.6%, Cute 12%
Why You'll Like It: Another short, relaxing, and cute Touhou-themed visual novel that fits the same niche.
- #14 Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 31,772 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Why similar: Visual Novel 64.3%, Psychological Horror 32.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that uses branching paths and meta-narrative elements to create an unsettling experience.
- #15 Something Strange
88% matchPositive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Ethan ZimmerlePub: Mr. Hand
Windows
Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 47%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Casual 17.4%, 2D 12%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that effectively combines casual 2D art with psychological horror elements.
- #16 Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi
86% matchVery Positive96% of 437 reviews2024
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 18.9%, Relaxing 18.5%, Casual 16.3%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, character-focused visual novel that maintains the consistent Touhou fan-game aesthetic.
- #17 Outdoor Adventures With Marisa Kirisame
87% matchVery Positive95% of 140 reviews2022
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Go fishing, talk by a cozy campfire, and even hold hands with Marisa Kirisame from the Touhou Project as you go out with her in this short and cozy visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Anime 23.6%, Casual 19.7%, Cute 11.1%, Colorful 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful and cute visual novel that captures the lighthearted side of Touhou fan projects.
- #18 A Date with Death
84% 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: Visual Novel 79.1%, Anime 20.9%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive visual novel that blends dark, supernatural themes with a casual dating-sim aesthetic.
- #19 Dab on Darkness!
85% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Dab On Darkness is a cozy, short, non-linear visual novel where you learn real world, practical tactics to deal with those nasty thoughts you would rather not have. Make the correct decision as your inner negativity manifests into a cute anime girl, lest you despair into the darkness...
Why similar: Anime 27.6%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Casual 18%, Cute 14.8%, Relaxing 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, anime-styled game that uses humor and cute visuals to mask its darker, choice-based narrative.
- #20 Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 31,721 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Faith 42.4% ★, Anime 28.4%, Casual 19.8%, 2D 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: While a simulation game, it is a staple of the Touhou fan-game scene with high-quality, cute 2D art.
- #21 KinitoPET
82% matchVery Positive93% of 14,300 reviews2024
Dev: troy_en
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
KinitoPET is a psychological horror experience that takes place through Kinito, an early 2000s virtual assistant. Kinito is able to walk, talk, browse, adapt, and play games as Kinito is like no other with its adaptive technology!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 40.7%, Visual Novel 35.1%, 2D 14.1%, Casual 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a desktop-companion aesthetic to deliver a chilling, meta-psychological horror experience.
- #22 Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 820 reviews2022
Dev: ZRIGN 地霊研究院
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 82.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Komeiji Koishi, the popular character of Touhou Project, has come to your desktop! This is a cute desktop pet - Desktop Youkai. You can touch her, feed her, chat with her, and set up your own unique interactive response. How will the monster girl from the ground respond to your greetings?
Why similar: Faith 28.4% ★, Anime 24.6%, Casual 18.1%, Cute 17.7%, Relaxing 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-styled desktop companion that fits the niche of Touhou-themed interactive software.
- #23 Buddy Simulator 1984
81% matchVery Positive93% of 4,239 reviews2021
Dev: Not a Sailor Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Thanks to next generation AI technology, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. But most importantly, your buddy can play games with you!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 44.2%, Cute 22.6%, Casual 16.6%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror game that starts as a simple, cute simulation before descending into psychological manipulation.
- #24 A Conversation With Mister Rabbit
84% matchMixed64% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
A Conversation With Mister Rabbit is a very short, linear visual novel with a dark and bloody twist. The story follows an aspiring knight who seeks wisdom from a big and fluffy rabbit.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Anime 23.4%, Casual 12.6%, Colorful 11.4%, Cute 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, colorful visual novel that provides a similar casual, character-focused experience.
- #25 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,059 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Anime 36.3%, Psychological Horror 30.3%, Colorful 14.1%, 2D 13.1%, Singleplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled visual novel that forces players into high-stakes psychological dilemmas.
- #26 i love me, i love me not
81% matchVery Positive95% of 81 reviews2022
Dev: MALGOW
Windows · Mac
a hand-drawn mental-health-focused game!
Why similar: Relaxing 24.6%, Casual 20%, Cute 17.5%, 2D 13.3%, Colorful 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, casual visual novel that deals with personal growth and mental health.
- #27 Welcome to the Karoshi Club
79% matchVery Positive90% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Kamishibai Interactive
Windows
If you're nervous about job searching and interviews, face your fears head-on in "Welcome to the Karoshi Club" a Japanese horror business punk visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Anime 25.7%, Psychological Horror 14%, Casual 13.8%, 2D 10%
Why You'll Like It: A casual visual novel that explores dark workplace themes with an anime aesthetic.
- #28 Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 790 reviews2023
Dev: Pyon Pyon Platinum
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a personality test with a definitely-not-clingy demon girl.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Anime 19.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Cute 12.9%, 2D 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores dark, cynical themes through an interactive, 2D narrative.
- #29 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
76% matchVery Positive93% of 20,460 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Anime 21%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Cute 10.8%, 2D 4.5%
- #30 Help Me Remember, Satori-sama!
77% matchVery Positive91% of 884 reviews2022
Dev: ISY
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Satori's overworked herself into bed, but Okuu needs help remembering things! You can't use her heart-reading power, and will instead have to ask questions and use her power of recollection to correct wrong info, all while enduring visits from Orin and Koishi as you deduce what Okuu's forgotten!
Why similar: Casual 31.9%, Faith 28% ★, Cute 23%, Anime 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #31 Happy Maze
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: DoshMallow GamesPub: Fresh Wind Software
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Easy game for easy life. Enjoy.
Why similar: Anime 50.8%, Psychological Horror 43.2%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, psychological horror game that provides a more intense, maze-based experience.
- #32 Party Party Anxiety!
76% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows
A dating card game for anxious people. Use conversation cue cards up your sleeves to make connections. But beware—the more anxious you get, the scarier they become.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53%, Casual 17.8%, Anime 17.2%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #33 Touhou Block Fall ~ Yukari
78% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: ShmoeSoft
Windows
Reimu and Yukari team up in this puzzle game inspired by classic 8-bit Nintendo games. Manage the incoming youkai so Yukari can gap them away!
Why similar: Anime 30.7%, Faith 16.7% ★, Cute 14%, Colorful 13.1%, 2D 13%
- #34 Cirno! Lifts a Boulder
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 815 reviews2026
Dev: Alexander Golke
Windows · Linux
Help Cirno get back into her home! A chill, bite-sized 3D platformer in which you explore a frozen Misty Lake and gain boulder-lifting strength.
Why similar: Anime 25.4%, Relaxing 22.5%, Cute 20.7%, Casual 20.2%, Colorful 11.2%
- #35 Vampire Therapist
75% matchVery Positive94% of 937 reviews2024
Dev: Little Bat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guide vampires through centuries of emotional baggage, decades of delusions and the odd bout of self-loathing with real cognitive behavioral therapy concepts and become a Vampire Therapist! Even vampires need a shoulder to cry on when a neck to bite just won’t do.
Why similar: Visual Novel 65.1%, Casual 18.9%, 2D 16%
- #36 Carpe Diem
77% matchVery Positive89% of 8,560 reviews2015
Dev: Moonlit Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Seize the day
Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Anime 33.4%, Cute 8.5%, Casual 7%, Psychological Horror 3.6%
- #37 Reimu Needs Help!? Aunn-chan to the Rescue!
75% matchVery Positive97% of 157 reviews2024
Dev: ISY
Windows
Speedily solve Reimu's problems by skillfully stopping slot reels to pick two words to create items to give to her!
Why similar: Faith 29.5% ★, Anime 27.7%, Cute 15.5%, 2D 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.2%
- #38 Anxiety Puppy
74% 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: Visual Novel 44.4%, Cute 21.1%, Casual 20.4%, Colorful 6.7%, 2D 5.7%
- #39 Tsunagari Chess School
74% matchMixed68% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: Mintkuru
Windows
Welcome to the chess school! Connect with the brilliant girls of Sakuragi town and engage them in chess matches. How will you master the moves that come your way?
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, Anime 24.9%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Casual 10.3%, 2D 7.9%
- #40 Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,358 reviews2023
Dev: silver978Pub: IndieArk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Anime 31.1%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, 2D 7.4%
- #41 Taboos: Cracks
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,754 reviews2019
Dev: DSGame
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Relax puzzle games to keep you in a good mood.
Why similar: Anime 28%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Casual 17.4%, Relaxing 11.1%, 2D 8.6%
- #42 My Therapist is a Futanari
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 175 reviews2022
Dev: owlyboi
Windows
It feels like your life isn't going anywhere--like there's some kind of mental block. You take the first step towards making an improvement and set up an appointment with a therapist in your local area.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.3%, Psychological Horror 25.4%, Anime 16.7%, Casual 9.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #43 3rd eye
72% matchVery Positive87% of 331 reviews2019
Dev: 3rd eye projectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
A 2D exploration/horror game starring the Touhou Project's Koishi Komeiji. Use her Third Eye to explore a mental world entirely unlike reality.
Why similar: Faith 68.1% ★, Psychological Horror 31.9%
- #44 Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?
69% matchVery Positive92% of 187 reviews2024
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Anime 21.9%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 10.1%
- #45 Yuki-Onna Checker
69% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Cockroach Studio
Windows
❄️ Yuki-Onna loves cold temperatures. Be careful not to overheat your PC while making her happy! A desktop mascot that’s perfect to keep you company while gaming or working. ❄️
Why similar: Anime 28.8%, Casual 21.9%, Cute 17.7%, Relaxing 15.6%, 2D 13.2%
- #46 Mortgage nightmares
70% matchVery Positive85% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: Real life GamesPub: Flying bird Studio
Windows · Mac
Your very own apartment, even if it's a 20-year mortgage – what could be better? Maybe the fact that Lena isn’t the only one living in this apartment? Or maybe they're not exactly people...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Anime 29.8%, Casual 15.7%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #47 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
68% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: (Just)JordanPub: Jordan Peloquin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??
Why similar: Psychological Horror 42.8%, Cute 29.8%, 2D 21%, Singleplayer 6.5%
- #48 Touhou Farming ~ Minoriko's Homestead Harvest
68% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
The unofficial Touhou farm sim! Play as harvest god Minoriko Aki and grow your popularity with your home-grown produce and specialty sweet potatoes. Mingle with other gods and youkai in newly-constructed Yasaka Resort Town, explore Youkai Mountain, and maybe get into a fight or two!
Why similar: Anime 50.5%, 2D 21.2%, Casual 20.9%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #49 Hentai Waifu
71% matchVery Positive83% of 709 reviews2019
Dev: Hentai X
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hentai Waifu is a casual puzzle game, where you reveal gorgeous girls pictures while you relax in a 3 difficulties puzzle.
Why similar: Anime 44.2%, Casual 34.3%, Relaxing 17.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #50 Fragile Feelings
69% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sweet, slow burn yuri / lesbian visual novel about an anxious young teacher being swept off her feet by the cool, competent school nurse.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.7%, Anime 25.6%, Casual 13.8%, Cute 13.3%, Relaxing 9%
- #51 outside the door
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 619 reviews2024
Dev: basandaika games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Anime 29.8%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Casual 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #52 Eye of Saccharine
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: SasDeRiderPub: BRXKENVN
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl suffering from hallucinations tries her best to live a normal life in the megapolis. She sees an advertisement for a certain doctor presenting a revolutionary technology for diagnosing and treating the psyche, "G.L.A.Z.A".
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Anime 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Cute 13.6%, 2D 9.6%
- #53 PROJECT: Halloween
70% matchVery Positive81% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Madeleine Chai
Windows · Mac · Linux
She was created for one purpose: to make sure everyone in the world enjoys Halloween. At all costs. A short, fully-voiced horror visual novel exploring instrumental convergence.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.2%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Casual 15.2%, 2D 9.1%, Colorful 7.8%
- #54 Secret Psychology
67% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Momentum Games
Windows
Try to understand and solve their pain by using hypnosis! Please enjoy her story of overcoming pain and standing up
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Anime 24%, Cute 17.7%, Casual 10.1%, 2D 6%
- #55 MOOD
66% matchVery Positive86% of 468 reviews2025
Dev: MAT Affect
Windows
MOOD is a short visual novel combining horror, dark humor, and dialogues on a wide variety of topics, from old movies to ancient wars. You were the one who summoned your new companion, there is no backing out now!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Anime 19.7%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Casual 11.1%, Colorful 8.4%
- #56 Pretty Neko
67% matchVery Positive93% of 3,075 reviews2020
Dev: GirlGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Relax class puzzle game to keep you in a good mood
Why similar: Casual 47.8%, Anime 39.9%, Relaxing 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #57 Fishbowl
64% matchVery Positive96% of 130 reviews2026
Dev: imissmyfriends.studio
Windows · Mac
Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Anime 25.1%, Cute 11.4%, Relaxing 10.2%, Casual 7.5%
- #58 Murmurs of the Mist
65% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Jenna YourstonePub: JamJam Studios
Windows
In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 45.8%, Casual 33.3%, Cute 16.2%, Singleplayer 4.8%
