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I have reincarnated in the gender-bent world of Dong-tak. If I wish to survive, I've got four years to raise Lü Bu the right way.

Why similar: Simulation 34.4%, Anime 24.8%, Casual 18.4%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Indie 4.3%

A Game about making Games! Actually care about the people you work with! Play the role of Justin a high school student as he embarks on his dream journey to become a game developer. Having just won a programming contest he enlists the aid of Cleo the artist and Aki the music composer.

Why similar: Simulation 31.6%, Visual Novel 30.3%, Anime 17.4%, Casual 16.4%, Indie 4.3%

When Reuben inherits his uncle's mansion, the last thing he expects is to find are sentient life-sized dolls that are capable of moving and talking. As if that isn't shocking enough, one of the dolls is a psychopathic killer who has her sights set on him! Will he survive or become another victim?

Why similar: Simulation 37.3%, Casual 23.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 12.6%, Indie 5.3%

Humanity Must Perish is a short, comedic visual novel in which the fate of humanity is placed in the hands of a witty, pessimistic android.

Why similar: Simulation 29.6%, Visual Novel 29.2%, Casual 18.3%, Anime 18.2%, Indie 4.8%

Driftwood is a visual novel following Marcus Feick and his new life on Marthas Vineyard.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Simulation 28.6%, Casual 17.9%, Anime 14.2%, Indie 4.2%

Do you know any Japanese? Based on textbook learning methods, at the end of this game you will know how to read Japanese characters, sentence structure, and 100+ words.

Why similar: Simulation 32.8%, Visual Novel 22%, Anime 20.8%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 4.8%

── A 「brave」 new world awaits! A 「world」 filled with light! ──

Why similar: Simulation 26.2%, Casual 21.1%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Anime 16.2%, Multiple Endings 8%

Gary is caught in a strange dream and now he must overcome the adversities on his path or perish in the attempt. In this adventure you will meet 3 children in dream-like scenarios, next to a mysterious girl who talks about a promise.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Simulation 25%, Anime 17.8%, Casual 14.4%, Indie 3.9%

Sable's Grimoire is a visual novel featuring monster girls in a magic academy setting. Play as Sable, an aspiring magic researcher, as he get sucked into the daily lives and troubles of his demi-human classmates.

Why similar: Simulation 28.2%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Casual 20%, Anime 19.2%, Indie 4.6%

“Where The Stars Brought Us” is a visual novel game based in Kodachi, Japan and follows the "adventures" of Ryo Yung. During his story, he will learn that you can get everything you want in life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Simulation 23.9%, Casual 20.4%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Anime 6.3%

"Toubu Kaito" That is the fake name assumed by a young military officer from the United Provinces of Japan. He has been tasked with infiltrating Tenshudo Academy, located in Special District Morino, impersonating a transfer student. He is to cast aside his former identity, and 'become' Toubu Kaito.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Simulation 31.1%, Casual 18%, Anime 12%, Story Rich 4.5%

A mini side story set in the same universe as "Sylvie's Bar" featuring a different flavor of monster girl brothels. You play an overworked man who's all but run out of luck, but the sadistic strawberry girl who keeps the business running may just take pity on you, yet.

Why similar: Simulation 30.6%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Casual 20.5%, Anime 17%, Fantasy 7.9%

Having been enrolled into an all-girls school by his mother due to severe bullying for his feminine appearance, a 17-year-old boy spends the remainder of his high school life dressed as a girl to avoid being found out. He quickly becomes popular with many of the girls, much to his surprise.

Why similar: Simulation 31.4%, Visual Novel 28%, Anime 19.9%, Casual 18.8%, Indie 2%

A popular Japanese visual novel by Dark One! — a touching story of two people torn by inner conflict and sorrow as they face separation from the one they love. What kind of ending awaits them…?

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Casual 29.2%, Anime 24.3%, Fantasy 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Twin Blue Moons is a visual novel telling the story of Maya, a young mage with a wild imagination and an unparalleled ability to get in trouble. Dreams become mingled with magic, memories, and multidimensional dangers in this extraordinary adventure!

Why similar: Simulation 30.4%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Casual 18.2%, Anime 12.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%

Wally, a lonely 18-year-old, accidentally releases a scantily clad dark fairy named Desdemona who was sealed away for her violence. She quickly grows fond of him and decides to take up residence in his house. Living alone with a flirtatious woman ensures that his life will certainly be interesting.

Why similar: Simulation 36.1%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Casual 22.3%, Anime 14.4%

I'm going to get it back! The important treasure that has sunk in the ocean! Set in the southern island World Heritage Site, Ogasawara Islands, a city boy, a runaway girl and a local girl meet in summer, sparking the growth and deepening of love and friendship.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Simulation 25.3%, Casual 20.5%, Anime 18.6%

These episodes take place BEFORE "Libra of the Vampire Princess", so they're a great introduction into Libra's vampire world. They're also perfect for fans who crave more of Libra's expanded universe. Both episodes were funded on Kickstarter thanks to our amazing Backers.

Why similar: Simulation 35.4%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Casual 21.2%, Anime 17.6%

A year-long journey to get a job at a game company! Will I be able to succeed in landing the job?

Why similar: Simulation 39.6%, Visual Novel 31.3%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 6.8%

With the help of a cute mage and a beautiful warrior, you must battle a horde of sexy monsters to reach your goal.

Why similar: Simulation 32%, Visual Novel 22%, Casual 21.1%, Anime 13.6%, Indie 5.3%

Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".

Why similar: Simulation 35.1%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Casual 23%, Anime 7.9%, Indie 5.4%

Disgraced knight-in-training Oren gets a second chance at life as an adventurer in this fantasy visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Simulation 22.7%, Anime 16.7%, Casual 15.2%, Fantasy 10.6%

Sam suddenly disappeared, leaving just a strange symbol behind! What could that mean?

Why similar: Simulation 42.1%, Casual 25.2%, Visual Novel 13%, Anime 9.1%, Indie 6.1%

An indie visual novel with family themes.

Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Visual Novel 35.7%, Anime 19.3%, Indie 6.2%

A boy returns to his countryside home after spending half a year in the city, only to discover the unimaginable — his elderly grandmother has transformed into a cute young girl! Hijinks ensue.

Why similar: Simulation 44.3%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Anime 20.3%, Indie 6.9%

Making*Lovers A story about the way love can bloom after dating begins. The focus in Making*Lovers is on the things that come after a relationship's beginning. With "start dating, then fall in love" as the concept, you will work towards the moment when love truly blooms.

Why similar: Simulation 31.2%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Casual 18.9%, Anime 16.7%, Story Rich 4%

The story of two abandoned loners

Why similar: Simulation 38.4%, Visual Novel 35.3%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 5%

The Story of Tutoring Top 1% Repeat Students Sisters, After.

Why similar: Simulation 41.1%, Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 19.5%, Casual 7.7%, Indie 1.9%

Follow Mariko as she boards a train to a completely different world - A world of unbelievable beings and happenings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Simulation 21.6%, Casual 17.5%, Anime 15.2%, Story Rich 6.4%

A distant relative and NEET girl suddenly becomes your family. Together, you’ll begin a heartwarming and redemptive life together in this cohabitation sim.

Why similar: Simulation 37.6%, Anime 21.4%, Casual 15.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Story Rich 8.3%

Anne moves into the Fox Mansion — a peaceful seaside estate. Among her three new female neighbors, she must find the “returned one” — a deceased person who cannot rest until she takes the one she loves the most with her.

Why similar: Simulation 27.5%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Casual 17.8%, Detective 14.4%, Anime 13.1%

As the manager of Dusk Pub, you have to put in a lot of efforts to run your own worn-down bar and expand your business to other parts of the land Brendt. Meet a variety of cute girls and recruit them as servers, helping them develop their business talent and know them inside out.

Why similar: Simulation 30.6%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Casual 20.6%, Anime 13.4%, Multiple Endings 6.2%

SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.6%, Anime 25.6%, Casual 14%, Simulation 13.3%, Indie 3.5%

Do you remember that high school crush you never confessed your love to? Do you ever wonder what could have been if things had gone different back then? This short Visual Novel/Dating Sim explores those questions that we constantly ask ourselves.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Simulation 22.7%, Casual 16.9%, Anime 16.1%, Story Rich 6.2%

A visual novel set in a monster-filled fantasy world

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Simulation 29%, Anime 20.5%, Fantasy 10.3%, Multiple Endings 7.7%

Sable's Grimoire 2 is a visual novel featuring monster girls in a magic academy setting. This is a sequel to the original Sable's Grimoire game. It follows Sable's studies of magic and his budding friendships with his demi-human classmates and teachers.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Simulation 21%, Anime 18.2%, Casual 13.1%, Fantasy 10.2%

Shuma Kusanagi is just an ordinary boy... Until he's abducted by a vampire ringleader, who reveals the secret of his birth: he has vampire blood coursing through his veins! Now with so many bizarre people showing up (a werewolf, aristocrat, vampire hunter, assassin) he's forced to decide his fate.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Simulation 28%, Anime 19.5%, Casual 17.3%

Morgan, a young man going on a trip to visit his parents, ends up nearly drowning when his ship sinks. When he awakens, he finds himself in a world ruled by monster girls and three of them want him to be their husband! He has only five days to get to know them and choose a girl to be with.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Simulation 27.7%, Anime 21.2%, Casual 15.6%, Indie 3.9%

The “FullDive Novel”: Visual Novels meets Virtual Reality in this ultimate immersive reading experience.

Why similar: Simulation 42.9%, Casual 19.4%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Anime 14.9%, Story Rich 4.4%

今日は愛しい彼女ちゃんとのたのしいデート。のはずが…彼女ちゃん何その恰好は?!言動は?!ナイフは?!?ちょっと変な子だとは思ってたけどそういう次元じゃない!!繰り返される彼女ちゃんとの待ち合わせ。本当の彼女ちゃんを見破り、真実のデートへと繰り出そう。

Why similar: Simulation 36.8%, Visual Novel 36.3%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Zeph passed away and became an angel. He first meets Archangel Gabriel, who is very possessive of him. And on Earth, he meets Asa, with who he feels a connection. Gabriel used to be his guardian angel, and Asa is still his soulmate. It's no wonder the two are fond of him. Maybe too fond of him..

Why similar: Simulation 29.9%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Casual 19.6%, Anime 15.8%, Multiple Endings 6%

Do I Know You? is a very short visual novel about a man visiting his mother with dementia.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.8%, Simulation 24.7%, Anime 22.5%, Casual 15.4%, Indie 2.5%

An old farmer lives with his wife - However, he hasn't quite been himself lately. His mind wanders off, he forgets his daily routine and he often brings up things from the past. Forgotten, Not Lost comes from the creators of A More Beautiful World and is a kinetic novel that tackles the theme of dementia and is a visual novel that hopes...

Why similar: Casual 51%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Simulation 12.6%, Anime 11.1%, Story Rich 3.4%

As Domino, you must mentor Aria and Kaya in their training to become witches, mastering the magical arts. Take them to the classroom to grow the skills required to master powerful spells. Send them on quests to test their progress and show them the dangers that exist in the world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Anime 25.9%, Simulation 23%, Casual 13.1%, Story Rich 2.2%

A group of college students, who just have finished their study, are about to meet more in society. They are brave to face them. They have dreams. But still there are so many trifles out of their control and give them headache, especially referring to affections.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Anime 25.3%, Simulation 18.3%, Casual 10.9%, Story Rich 7%

Become friends or foes with the three most notorious criminals at your school as you help them transform into pop idols and compete in a nearby contest! A short, quick game with six possible endings!

Why similar: Simulation 31.3%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Casual 20.8%, Anime 13.7%, Multiple Endings 6.6%

Interrogate and investigate with a dialogue system built around real world detective techniques, experience the grit and character of New York City and delve deep into a mystery that harnesses the power of Augmented Reality.

Why similar: Simulation 43.1%, Casual 25.7%, Detective 20.1%, Indie 6.3%, Story Rich 4.8%

Anime Studio Simulator is a lighthearted visual novel about a group of friends fulfilling their dream of creating an anime. Your choices determine whether their anime succeeds... or fails.

Why similar: Anime 39.3%, Simulation 34.9%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Indie 4.5%

Embark on a management odyssey with 'VTuber Manager', a sim game where you build a virtual entertainment empire. Scout talents, customize avatars, produce content, and make strategic choices to lead your VTubers to stardom!

Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Casual 18.2%, Anime 16.2%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

The slime era has arrived!Slimes have captured all locations and hold valuable loot for adventurers!Which slime catches your fancy? Classic pink, slime-dog, or cat slime? Or perhaps slime-panda?

Why similar: Simulation 45%, Casual 32.6%, Anime 22.5%

Meet Sousuke. He's just your average student, living in a rural town. Ever since his father remarried when he was young, he's been living together with his little sister Nanaru. Together with his childhood friend Maho and their other friends, they have fun geeking out in the Otaku Club.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.1%, Anime 29%, Simulation 16.7%, Casual 12.2%

My Little Sister Fiona is a short kinetic novel about a brother taking care of his reclusive little sister. How far will you go to make sure she feels safe and protected?

Why similar: Anime 28.3%, Simulation 26.4%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Casual 15.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

Highly Dramatic Visual Novel Experience A self‑loathing NEET × a delusional beauty Spark‑filled encounters you didn’t see coming!

Why similar: Simulation 32.8%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Casual 21.6%, Anime 16.1%, Story Rich 4.8%

A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Simulation 23.1%, Anime 18.2%, Casual 14.8%, Multiple Endings 13.2%

It’s based on Hengshui high school to reveal the real society, Game feature: cult painting style, puzzle elements, serious student death event plus humorous minor role, As it was released on March,2015, and finished in the following four months, now it’s downloaded almost 0.9 million players, the live video of the game has 2.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Simulation 23.4%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Casual 14.7%, Indie 3.6%

Daisy's the brilliant and beautiful girl-next-door. You haven't gone outside in a week. Still, you're determined to win her heart and if you make the right choices, you might learn to fall in love along the way.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Simulation 21.6%, Casual 13.5%, Anime 12.5%, Multiple Endings 11.1%

You are Miss Bauxmont, the heiress to the Bauxmont estate. With your mother always away on business trips, you find yourself infatuated with your personal butler. For several years, you have vied for his attention, but to no avail. However, you are now 17 and your mother has plans for you involving a certain suitor who has come into town.

Why similar: Simulation 35.9%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 6.5%

One afternoon, after a trip to an antique store, it turns out that a simple statue is actually a magical being from the land of Hanapon.

Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Casual 21.3%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 5.3%

A cute and short furry yuri kinect visual novel about a rabbit who falls in love with a demon and both experience their first love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Casual 24.5%, Anime 20.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Fantasy 9.4%