Games Like Chymicalia

Overcome your past and become someone new in Truer than You. A choice-driven narrative adventure about love, loss and being lost in life. You're hired as a gig-working actor to play roles in real-life situations. Have conversations, get a good rating and follow the rules. All good?

Why similar: Conversation 21.6%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Drama 12.9%, Story Rich 9.7%

You came here with a motive, so as everyone, except that you are able to change theirs. Ride with Lucas to turn down all the love interests or end their trouble in this (obviously artificial intelligence-themed) sci-fi BL visual novel. Enjoy the long-waited grand finale in this trilogy!

Why similar: Conversation 22.9%, Visual Novel 20.1%, LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Drama 10%, Story Rich 9.1%

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

Why similar: Conversation 28.4%, Visual Novel 17.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Drama 10.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

AMAP is a queer and sexy visual novel/dating sim with lots of twists and turns. There are over 80 unlockable scenes, 7 unique love interests to explore, more than 20 different endings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, LGBTQ+ 20%, Conversation 15.2%, Drama 12.6%, Comedy 12.1%

You are ready to say goodbye to life, but are you prepared to face your life's truth? Navigate a grad student's life between greed and fear in his final 6 hours (and beyond) in this BL visual novel.

Why similar: Conversation 22%, Visual Novel 20.6%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Drama 11.3%, Story Rich 8.8%

A tipsy tale of questionable choices, suspiciously charming strangers, and conversations that unravel faster than your sobriety. What begins as a harmless chat in the alley might end with truffle mushrooms, a missing crown, or waking up in someone else’s dungeon. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Conversation 21.1%, Comedy 14.3%, Drama 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Conversation 27.5%, Visual Novel 18.8%, LGBTQ+ 15%, Story Rich 9%, Crafting 8.1%

You lost your memory of nothing but a mundane day. But why do mysterious men keep jamming into your life, all of them pointing to the day you forgot? Find out a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant day in this BL visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Conversation 20.9%, LGBTQ+ 18%, Drama 12.6%, Story Rich 8.7%

Winter 1999. Kicked out of your house after being outed by your closest friend, you plan to leave your hometown. Your girlfriend, Mika, wants to see you one more time. Decide whether or not you'll stay together.

Why similar: Conversation 20.6%, Visual Novel 19.4%, LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Drama 10.7%, Story Rich 7.7%

Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.

Why similar: Conversation 30.2%, Visual Novel 22.8%, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Choices Matter 8.2%

You're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the mirror... and in themselves.

Why similar: Conversation 41%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Story Rich 6.5%

Crown Delights Deli is a visual novel with multiple dialect/language choices. As the cashier at a Brooklyn bodega, choose to talk in English, AAVE, or Spanish to a diverse cast of characters as you try to maintain a five-star rating for your boss.

Why similar: Conversation 29.9%, Visual Novel 22.1%, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.4%

You didn't want to spend your summer at the beach, but after being dragged there by your friend, you decide to make the most of it! Meet four unique girls and spend time with them to unlock and uncover their hidden stories, and maybe even fall in love in this heart-throbbing, rom-com visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Conversation 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Drama 9.3%

Play as a down-on-your-luck bartender in a 1920s speakeasy visual novel. Mix drinks, master recipes, and if you serve the drinks perfectly, you may uncover hidden truths; after all, drunk toads tell no lies.

Why similar: Conversation 38%, Visual Novel 33.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.

Why similar: Conversation 30.4%, Visual Novel 22.6%, LGBTQ+ 14.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Crafting 6.5%

In this episodic visual novel, follow the adventures of MSPA Reader as they return to Alternia once more to save their friends... and realize that nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Conversation 19.8%, Visual Novel 19.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Drama 11.7%, Story Rich 9.9%

Experience a pastel-toned emotional journey in Yuika My Bestie, a short visual novel you can complete in under 15 minutes per playthrough. With 5 unique endings and heartfelt choices, it takes just 30–40 minutes to explore every path of this soft, late-night cry.

Why similar: Conversation 25.1%, Visual Novel 18.2%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Drama 10.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

Halloween Eye is a text-based adventure game set in a modern alternate-history city with light fantasy elements. Through the perspective of the protagonist, Grey, players will witness the kindness and harshness of human nature, as well as the evolution and fate of the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, LGBTQ+ 27%, Drama 15.3%, Story Rich 15.2%, Multiple Endings 6.5%

『NOAH: 2050』 is a 2D visual novel game that blends an adventure format where you can explore a school.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Conversation 23.3%, Drama 13%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%

“Flowers for You” is a gentle adventure game where you create custom bouquets based on each customer’s story as a florist. Set in modern Japan, listen to faded memories and craft floral arrangements that bring color back into their lives.

Why similar: Conversation 25.7%, Visual Novel 17.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Drama 13.8%, Crafting 11.7%

Taking place on the second day of the protagonist's holiday, who starts reminiscing with Grendel Jinx about how they first met. Inevitably, their discussion turns to a dark period in their lives, where tragedy and betrayal nearly cost them their friendship - and a lot more.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Drama 23.4%, Comedy 21.7%, Conversation 8.4%, Story Rich 4.7%

Set in a South Korean elementary school in 1999, 『Come to my party!』 follows 10-year-old Jimin's quest for her first-ever birthday party. Through multiple endings filled with laughs and heart, step into a story that might remind you of your own childhood.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Conversation 18.1%, Drama 16.4%, Comedy 13.5%, Story Rich 10%

You're an NPC who gives quests to heroes. Play through 7 scenarios in this humorous narrative adventure with management sim gameplay and a real sassy manager. Now get to work!

Why similar: Conversation 22.5%, LGBTQ+ 20%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

「春の音はまるで君に似てて」は暗い夜、道に迷ったような時期に悩んでいた主人公、相原愛理が偶然蒼の歌声を聞くようになり、二人の物語が始まります。日本の女学校を背景とし、少女と少女が出会い、お互いを通して自分が進みたい道を見つけ、一歩、また一歩踏み出していく、成長と恋の過程を込めた「ゆり」キネティックノーベルです。

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.5%, LGBTQ+ 29.6%, Drama 13.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Simulation 6.3%

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: Visual Novel 28.5%, LGBTQ+ 27.2%, Comedy 19.2%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Choices Matter 7.4%

CraftCraft is a narrative-heavy RPG sim with hands on forging and jewelry making! Create a pretty tiara for a mermaid or a sword made of dragon blood! Be a Moth or a Cat and express your creativity in your cozy crafting studio and change the lives of locals in the mysterious port town of Windspell.

Why similar: Conversation 21.5%, Visual Novel 18.1%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Crafting 11.7%, Story Rich 8%

A colourful narrative adventure game. You're one of the first sheep to attend university. Roam the campus, attend lectures by day and enjoy friend-time at night. Discover campus truths, and sniff out secrets. Live the life of a campus sheep, but beware: not everybody wants to see a sheep graduate!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Comedy 17.3%, Drama 13.3%, Story Rich 10.1%

Ankora the Love Demon only has a month to prove she can live on her own, but the CUTE SINGLE LADIES IN HER AREA might turn out to be a distraction! Can she settle down and find love?!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Comedy 17.9%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

Confessing love to someone is one of the most intimidating challenges we face in our lives. Doki Doki First Love Club takes this relatable fear to the extreme. This visual novel isn't your average rom-com; it's a fight between two stubborn geniuses in a battle of who will confess first

Why similar: Conversation 26.9%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Drama 12.9%, Comedy 11.2%, Story Rich 10.6%

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

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.6%, Drama 19.6%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Story Rich 16.6%, Choices Matter 7.1%

Go on a cross-country tour with your band in pursuit of fame, success, and happiness in this drama visual novel set during the summer of 2007.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Conversation 19.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.4%, Drama 15%, Story Rich 9.3%

A human drama novel game set in a bar with the theme of "companion". Enjoy the "Speak Easy" atmosphere that mixes the liveliness of a bar with the stylishness of a bar.

Why similar: Conversation 27.8%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Drama 19.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Multiple Endings 10.9%

可愛い後輩と2人っきり……冷凍庫の中で。 低体温症、矛盾脱衣、幻覚などの苦痛を乗り越えた先にあるのは、「真相」と「死」のみ。

Why similar: Conversation 33.1%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Drama 12.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

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: Visual Novel 22.7%, LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Drama 14.8%, Comedy 13.5%, Story Rich 10.3%

A story of three girls and one season in the snowy town of Minamiouse.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Comedy 20.2%, Drama 15.1%, Story Rich 10.2%, Conversation 8.7%

The Death of the Video Star is a visual novel about dealing with the aftermath of killing God, and maybe having to kill Her again.

Why similar: Conversation 21.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Drama 11.3%, Story Rich 10.4%

Get ready to mix drinks and date demons! Prepare delicious boba tea with demonic ingredients. Make dialogue choices and flirt with a devilish cast of customers and build new relationships. Enter the cute & spooky world of Hell Boba Café!

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Conversation 20.4%, LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Comedy 10%

The Night at Barrington's is a BL mystery visual novel set in Victorian England. When servant Ethan is named the unexpected heir, he becomes entangled with the noble Barrington family's two sons—and uncovers the secrets hidden within the estate.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, LGBTQ+ 29.2%, Drama 12.1%, Story Rich 12%, Simulation 7.3%

On her way to the city of opportunity, a young Freyja is trapped when a sudden fog descends upon the town known as Avon-On-Reach. Soon, she starts to wonder if there's more to the fog than meets the eye, and if it has a connection to the strange monstrous happenings around the town.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.6%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Story Rich 13.8%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Choices Matter 8.4%

Annoy this guys time in this comedic piece of interactive fiction.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Conversation 25%, Comedy 24.1%, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 7.7%

Manage your own donut café in High Times, and help customers escape from their problems by serving special donuts that affect their emotions. Sometimes they don't know what they want, so listen to their stories, offer them advice in the form of donuts, and mend broken relationships.

Why similar: Conversation 21.7%, Visual Novel 17.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Drama 11.2%, Comedy 10.1%

BlackberryNOVA: A yuri visual novel about a girl whom graduated from high school and is now preparing herself as she enters college.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Conversation 17.3%, Drama 15.1%, Choices Matter 7.3%

“Manhattan Dolls” is a comedic yuri dating sim where you spend a wild weekend exploring all the different corners of Manhattan to find lesbian women to charm. This game is both a love letter to New York City and the wonders of lesbian love!

Why similar: Conversation 19.8%, LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Drama 13.7%, Comedy 11.7%

After the announcement "There is no next stop," you are trapped in an endless subway. But you’re not alone—the "GUESTS" are hunting you. Trust the "GUIDES" to survive. Or don't.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Conversation 24.8%, Drama 14.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Choices Matter 11.3%

Finish what had already begun, halt the Darkness in its tracks, and shape a brighter future for the entire world. Prove yourself worthy as a warrior, as you take on what no faint heart could fathom.

Why similar: Conversation 33.8%, Visual Novel 33%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Simulation 6.4%

A point and click personality test game where you take the role of a Sorter, a soul tasked with determining the fate of the recently deceased. Learn their stories and sentence them to an afterlife of either punishment or forgiveness as you confront your own morality.

Why similar: Conversation 39.4%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Simulation 8.8%

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+ 31.1%, Conversation 29.1%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Story Rich 7.5%, Choices Matter 7.1%

A fanmade visual novel game by Virtual 48Group fans for Virtual 48Group fans, which tells multiple-fanmade-stories about a group of sophisticated 48 Vtuber Idol from Jakarta, Indonesia. You play as a 1st year student where you will interact with friends through multi-ended choice-based storyline.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Conversation 21.7%, Drama 16.5%, Comedy 15.2%, Story Rich 7.6%

A visual novel where you deliver cheesy pickup lines. Charm your love interest or reject them with a diss comment.

Why similar: Conversation 27.2%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Comedy 18%, Drama 14.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Shake It: Lycoris is a bartender simulator where cozy vibes, smooth jazz, and a wide variety of cocktails blend into one unique atmosphere.

Why similar: Conversation 33.7%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

An odd little visual novel about life, love, and baseball(?!) — a quiet, heartfelt coming-of-age story told through branching conversations and poetic choices.

Why similar: Conversation 32.9%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Drama 13.6%, Story Rich 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Experience a fictional Japanese radio show as a visual novel. Two mismatched hosts — a self-proclaimed film director and an energetic DJ — celebrate life's small victories. Features original music, sound effects, and witty social commentary wrapped in comedy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Conversation 32.8%, Comedy 23.8%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Conversation 18.1%, Drama 13.5%, Story Rich 9.2%

Be the person you needed. Brew tea, listen well, and guide branching stories in a narrative slice-of-life about showing up when it matters. No perfect answers. Only your choices and what they set in motion.

Why similar: Conversation 28.6%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Drama 12.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Choices Matter 10.5%

Take over a struggling bar on the politically tense Moon Village. Prepare and serve drinks, befriend and help your customers, find your purpose, and maybe even love... all while keeping the bar's lights on in this narrative driven bartending simulator set on the moon.

Why similar: Conversation 35.7%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Comedy 10.1%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.6%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Story Rich 13.8%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Choices Matter 11.5%

Lucy is an anxiety-ridden girl in desperate need of a job. But when she finally lands one, she gets entangled in the interpersonal problems of the people living in the giant basement underneath the shop. Who may or may not be robots.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.5%, LGBTQ+ 30.4%, Drama 19.7%, Story Rich 12.7%, 2D 2.1%

A dark conversation with a girl during a nightly car trip. A short multi-ending novel game where you try to understand this girl and her pain.

Why similar: Conversation 36.8%, Visual Novel 29.9%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Story Rich 6.3%, Choices Matter 4.8%

In 2032, Tokyo scientists unveil Araraginium, the 257th element, capable of materializing matter and bringing back the deceased as Araragi Humans. Masakazu Tokimune, a Japanese high school student, grapples with daily life's blend of humor, intrigue, and love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Conversation 24.7%, Comedy 18.2%, Drama 17.8%, Story Rich 4.8%

A short, hand-drawn narrative about memory, loss, and final conversations. Explore the quiet streets of the past and decide what you're ready to let go.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Conversation 22%, Story Rich 14.9%, Drama 11%, Choices Matter 7.9%