Games Like Chronotopia: Second Skin

Five days ago, Janet left her dorm to go on a date - and never came back. Was she kidnapped? Murdered? The truth may be even stranger. Solve puzzles to connect together pieces of the story in a science-fiction adventure with eleven possible endings!

Why similar: Time Travel 26.6% ★, Otome 20.3% ★, Visual Novel 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8%, LGBTQ+ 7.9%

BL/Otome fantasy adventure with RPG elements. Manage an alchemical workshop, create potions, and raise your stats. Engage in a fantasy story in the Ukrainian setting.

Why similar: Otome 24.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Medieval 7.9%, Romance 7.9%

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 27.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Medieval 11%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Romance 8%

In this otome-style visual novel, journey from the depths of the jungle to the royal halls of Castle Krondolee. Young Serafina must uncover the dark secrets of her past and choose whom to trust in this dramatic adventure of romance and intrigue.

Why similar: Otome 29.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 6.6%, Romance 6.6%

A dark yuri visual novel about a quiet university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her grief. Stepping into a world she little understands, Honoka finds unexpected love, and inadvertently sets in motion a deadly series of events.

Why similar: Time Travel 22.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Romance 8.8%

Saved from a near-fatal accident by a demon, you must spend two weeks recovering in the Demon’s Realm. Surrounded by eight dangerous yet alluring demons, your choices will decide whether you return to the human world—or choose a future in theirs.

Why similar: Otome 33.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9%

In this non-linear, time-travel romance visual novel, you'll date four captivating love interests just like in any ordinary otome game… until they die before your eyes(!). Trapped between memories and delusions, fighting fate itself—can you rewrite their endings? Dear time traveler, welcome home.

Why similar: Time Travel 26.9% ★, Otome 23.3% ★, Philosophical 14%, Visual Novel 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Bright Oak is a heavily character-driven visual novel with elements of science fiction. Discover the tragic secrets behind Bright Oak’s preternatural dilemma; find friendship, or possibly love; save the town and make your way home--and if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!

Why similar: Time Travel 29.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Otome 8.5% ★, Romance 7.5%

a love story between time and space

Why similar: Time Travel 35.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 20.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Romance 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

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 25% ★, Visual Novel 15.7%, LGBTQ+ 15%, Romance 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Solstice is a dystopian mystery visual novel about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes.

Why similar: Otome 22.7% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%

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 30.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Romance 8.9%

TOUCHSTARVED is a dark romance visual novel where your choices determine whether the story ends with gothic romance or blood-curdling horror. Explore an enigmatic city and find a cure for your curse by entrusting your fate to 5 love interests, each uniquely monstrous in their own way.

Why similar: Otome 29.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Romance 8.3%

Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will you find romance or doom?

Why similar: Otome 27.7% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8%

In Ashes is a medieval LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust. In this choice-driven visual novel, you must build a hero who can overcome the weight of their legacy. When faced with a choice, what kind of hero will you be?

Why similar: Otome 26.6% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%, Romance 7.3%

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 29.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Anime 5.5%

A dark fantasy tale where death is not the end but the path to the truth. Two magi trapped in a collapsing tower must unravel a deadly mystery. Each death reveals another piece of the puzzle that is their shared past and forbidden love. For fans of House in Fata Morgana and literary dark fantasy.

Why similar: Otome 24.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Psychological Horror 9.1%

A short and (bitter)sweet fairy tale visual novel about first love and longing.

Why similar: Otome 24% ★, Medieval 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Romance 11.8%

You can't save him... but what if you could meet him again? Unquiet Grey is a heartbreaking timeloop visual novel about a troubled young woman and the kind-hearted musician she loves through countless lifetimes.

Why similar: Otome 22.9% ★, Time Travel 22% ★, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

The main character, a mermaid, is caught up for a crime she didn't commit. She ends up in a small box garden where a certain race of people is quarantined.

Why similar: Otome 33.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

After successfully leading her friends through a one-shot TTRPG campaign, part-time barista and full-time gamer Flora now faces a new challenge… How can she possibly muster up the courage to tell her DM that she likes him?!

Why similar: Otome 28% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

Journey alongside the Second Prince of the Galens Empire to unlock ancient secrets in this romantic fantasy adventure visual novel with a dark twist. With multiple endings and immersive battle sequences, will you write your own destiny, or repeat the mistakes of those whom history has forgotten?

Why similar: Otome 22.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Medieval 10.2%, Drama 8.5%

Band emergency! This was supposed to be Hannah’s day off, but now she’s been roped into managing The Replay Boys, an up-and-coming boy band. Make choices to stoke multi-timeline romances, keep the band from killing each other, and fight a resurrected ’80s pop star ghost. Can you manage?

Why similar: Otome 28.4% ★, Time Travel 20.5% ★, Visual Novel 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.4%

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 32.7% ★, Visual Novel 15%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Multiple Endings 8%

A romantic dramedy visual novel about magical girls! Play as Diamond Heart and lead a team of magical warriors. Will you defeat the Nightmares, make new friends, and find love along the way? Or will you meet a tragic end?

Why similar: Otome 29.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Drama 8.6%, Romance 8.3%

Under Heaven Or Hell is a Dark Romance Visual Novel where love, danger, and temptation intertwine. Step into Hell, and navigate a world of deadly intrigues, alluring devils and a mysterious angel. Each decision carries weight, shaping your fate, desire and the hearts bound to it.

Why similar: Otome 29.7% ★, Visual Novel 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Romance 8.3%

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 27.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Romance 10%, Female Protagonist 9%

A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.1%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

A free horror Visual Novel about an ill-fated journey across Sinnlos, a lake where gruesome monsters lurk just beneath the surface. With times being so dire you'll need to decide what, and who, is going to be sacrificed. Anyone can be saved, but not everyone can be.

Why similar: Otome 28.3% ★, Visual Novel 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Multiple Endings 8.4%

After dying, poisoned for unknown reasons, Isobel finds herself in the afterlife... and on a dangerous mission. Experience a truly unique visual novel full of character, mystery and heart as you point and click your way to unveiling the strange world of Purgatory's many secrets.

Why similar: Otome 28.3% ★, Visual Novel 11.9%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Romance 8.7%, Drama 7.7%

An adult otome with three love interests and monogamous and poly routes! Play as Saintess Ceridwen, an overworked saintess pressured to get engaged in two weeks' time. Can you find love with one -or more- of your suitors? Will you marry for love or duty, or find a way to avoid marriage entirely?

Why similar: Otome 34.3% ★, Visual Novel 11.9%, Medieval 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Romance 8.4%

When your beloved wants to abandon his personality and become an absolutely ordinary person, what do you do? Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man is an young adult romantic story about transgender identity, exploration of masculinity, and mutual understanding.

Why similar: Otome 22.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

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 35.1% ★, Visual Novel 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Romance 8.5%

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 40.2% ★, Romance 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Visual Novel 7.4%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

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 38.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 10.7%, Romance 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Visual Novel 8.1%

Astrid wakes up in Purgatory and has to make peace with her death. Only problem is... she doesn't remember anything! Point and click your way through adventure-based gameplay mixed with visual novel storytelling, and solve the mystery of our heroine's untimely demise.

Why similar: Otome 27.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Romance 8.6%, Drama 8%

A time-travel mystery visual novel about found-family, connections, and hope in dark times.

Why similar: Time Travel 35.9% ★, Visual Novel 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Drama 8.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%

Which is worse: a toxic friend or a literal demon?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.2%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Drama 12%, Visual Novel 11.4%

Can you top the Scout charts of Neo Seattle? Take control of unranked hero Wishbright’s fate as you fake-date your choice of star-powered personalities. Uncover secret identities, question the ethics of capitalism, and maybe fall in love in this queer, citypop-styled visual novel!

Why similar: Otome 24.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Romance 7%

Fantasy Otome Visual Novel inspired by 『Peter and Wendy』 by J. M. Barrie

Why similar: Otome 33.6% ★, Visual Novel 16%, Drama 9.6%, Anime 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Embrace the monster within to free yourself from a curse in this dark fantasy visual novel, a standalone introduction to the characters and setting of Sigh of the Abyss.

Why similar: Otome 25.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

A sweet winter themed Otome Visual Novel about a princess of a tower who just wants a hero. … Except she ends up with a tone-deaf bard for a roommate, a sassy demon for a butler and no hero. Still stuck in a tower though.

Why similar: Otome 35.5% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%

This is a love simulation game that has Vtuber elements. Players are required to do appropriate poses to serve their fans in live broadcasts.

Why similar: Otome 38.8% ★, Visual Novel 16.5%, Drama 11.8%, Romance 11%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

An eerie liminal game that explores just how far an angel can fall. Play as sapphic Lucifer and corrupt angels into falling... in love with you.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Philosophical 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Travel through alternate timelines, solve the mystery and find love in a cursed kingdom!

Why similar: Otome 24.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Visual Novel 9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Embrace the monster within in this dark fantasy visual novel with inclusive romances. Befriend charming allies, defy bitter rivals, fall in love. Your choices will save or condemn mortals, shaping the fate of a city as beautiful as it is cruel.

Why similar: Otome 25.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Have you ever wanted to outsmart a demon?Experience that and more in Tell a Demon, a visual novel set in a 1920s style fantasy world. Choose love, confront loss, or wreak vengeance. Or some combination of each. Alter each protagonist's personality and ultimate fate.

Why similar: Otome 27% ★, Visual Novel 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Multiple Endings 8.7%

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 32.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Romance 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

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 33.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.

Why similar: Otome 32.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Romance 8%, Visual Novel 7.8%

is a blend between Visual Novel and Adventure Game. Follow the story of Elcia as she time travels and solves the mysteries of her surroundings.

Why similar: Otome 31.6% ★, Visual Novel 18.3%, Time Travel 16.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10%, Anime 6.9%

You wake up on a cold bathroom floor, only to discover that you somehow time travelled to a Halloween party in 1999! As you try to make sense of your situation and get closer to the other guests, will your clueless choices let the party take a deadly turn?

Why similar: Time Travel 29.8% ★, Otome 14.9% ★, Visual Novel 10.7%, LGBTQ+ 9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

Why similar: Otome 44.9% ★, Visual Novel 15.3%, Romance 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Anime 5.8%

Start your new life as a teacher! You worked hard to get here, but nothing prepared you for a lounge full of charming single teachers. Each has secrets, and your choices can change everything. Will you find love in this school romance?

Why similar: Otome 32.2% ★, Visual Novel 12.5%, Romance 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Multiple Endings 7.7%

Yandere x yandere x yandere: one must go. Yandere x yandere, a vampire-themed Visual Novel.

Why similar: Otome 31.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Romance 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%

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 47.7% ★, Visual Novel 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Romance 8.6%, Anime 5.2%

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 30.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, Interactive Fiction 6.8%

Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.

Why similar: Otome 25.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

After awakening from a deathlike dream, Charlotte's life turned into a terrible tale.

Why similar: Otome 32.4% ★, Romance 11.8%, Drama 10.1%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

The Violet Hotel's waitress and local tour guide are determined to foil the protagonist's plans to take megalomaniacal kleptomaniac Grendel Jinx back to America after causing city-wide trouble in Chichester, England. Unfortunately, neither native is prepared for the cost of doing so.

Why similar: Otome 32% ★, Visual Novel 12.5%, Romance 9.4%, Drama 8.4%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%