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Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 411 reviews
Released: 2016-06-02
Developer: VisualArts/Key
Publisher: Sekai Project
Genres: Casual
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 154.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 54%

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    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    What happens "After?" Five stories to continue the possible endings of Yumeutsutsu Re:master.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 57.6%, Anime 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Romance 6.7%, Cute 6.3%

  52. #52 Kyoto Colorful Days
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 176 reviews2016
    Dev: InterOne Inc.Pub: Dogenzaka Lab
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    "Kyoto Colorful Days" is a Visual Novel, set in the sightseeing hotspot of Kyoto.This visual novel is populated by various different characters and the story can be enjoyed like a TV drama. Fully voiced in Japanese (the Kyoto dialect)

    Why similar: Visual Novel 69.7%, Anime 21.4%, Cute 8.9%

  53. #53 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,953 reviews2015
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 58.7%, Anime 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, Cute 3.9%

  54. #54 ToHeart
    64% matchVery Positive89% of 368 reviews2025
    Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    The late-’90s landmark visual novel from AQUAPLUS is back and fully remastered with 3D scenes and animations, full HD resolution, the choice between the original cast or all-new voiceovers, and international translations for the first time ever!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 54.8%, Anime 22.2%, Cute 12%, Story Rich 6.2%, Romance 4.8%

  55. #55 前進吧!高捷少女Initiating Station PLUS
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 125 reviews2020
    Dev: NarratorPub: SimonCreative
    Windows

    Next station, towards the future with youThe original 2016 visual novel 《高捷少女IS》is now on steam!In addition to all the original content and fully voiced (Chinese) dialogue, four whole new chapters and CGs are ready for you to explore.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, Casual 38.1%, Anime 12.3%, Cute 9.3%

  56. #56 Earthshine
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2019
    Dev: ElleivPub: Phoenix_co
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 49.8%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Casual 17.6%, Story Rich 8.5%, Cute 6.1%

  57. #57 Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2019
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 56.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Anime 14.7%, Story Rich 9.3%

  58. #58 Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 930 reviews2022
    Dev: Fragaria
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 54.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, Cute 11.1%, Romance 10.9%, Anime 10%

  59. #59 Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 779 reviews2016
    Dev: stage-nanaPub: Sekai Project
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    "Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 60.1%, Anime 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Story Rich 9.2%, Casual 8.7%

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