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A prequel to Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse which follows Takamura Yui and her friends during their time as surface pilot cadets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Drama 15.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Casual 12.2%, Anime 12.1%

A prequel to 2236 A.D. which features a nonsensical story between man and AI that seems heartwarming but may actually be heartwarming. In other words, it's a visual novel about how Masuko is cute.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.3%, Sci-fi 23.6%, Casual 18.6%, Anime 17.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A yuri kinetic novel about sea nymphs who tend to the stars. The Waters Above: Prelude is a free prequel to The Waters Above.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Anime 17.3%, Casual 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

A fan visual novel where you join Nana at Japari Park as new caretaker. Fun and food await in adventures with an energetic serval cat and an always hungry fox!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Drama 14.7%, Anime 13.5%, Adventure 11.1%

For the first time in years, Sonny meets a person he knows inside of his lucid dreams and, to his surprise, Sonny discovers that what he says and does in his dreams directly affects the people he dreamed about.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Drama 19.6%, Adventure 13.4%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%

"SecretPact: Restart" is a fantasy adventure visual novel created by the solo studio C0Entertainment in 2025. It tells the story of the protagonist, Lu Yu, who lives in 1999 and unexpectedly uncovers a long-buried secret, leading to a series of events.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Drama 12%, Casual 11.8%

A remote island worships light energy as the source of all life. When that faith begins to fail, three protagonists must confront a changing world in this story-driven visual novel featuring alternative rock style original soundtracks.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Anime 13.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 12%

高三的生活，对于学生来说是人生中最重要的时刻，刚刚踏入高三的主人公晨约，对未来感到了迷茫，对高考之后的志愿，以及今后的职业规划有着非常模糊的感觉。就在他迎接着为止的将来的时候，有一位许久不见的朋友闯入了他的生活中。

Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, Drama 20.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Casual 13.3%, Anime 11.7%

A kinetic yuri visual novel starting in a world of angels waiting for humanity to be born.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Anime 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%

A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.8%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Anime 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%, LGBTQ+ 6.9%

"The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Anime 16.1%, Drama 14.7%, Story Rich 13.8%, Adventure 13.2%

A quiet, atmospheric slice-of-life narrative inspired by SCP-134. Work the graveyard shift at a lonely convenience store and form a gentle connection with a strange girl who only visits after dark. Fulfill her small requests, watch the store change, and find comfort in the quiet night.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Sci-fi 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Anime 9.1%, Casual 7.5%

Suoh finally uncovers the the truth behind Saint Angraecum Academy in this emotional conclusion to the Flowers visual novel series.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Drama 14%, Adventure 11.1%, Anime 10.6%

A Field of Flowers and Stars is a simple mouse or keyboard-based visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Anime 11.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.2%

《交汇协奏曲》是由日本知名美少女游戏集团品牌Applique为纪念品牌创立十周年而制作的和风传奇题材作品。由名作《月影魅像-解放之羽-》与《黄昏的禁忌之药》的原班人马打造。游戏剧情层层剥茧，路线结局众多，是一部拥有很高完成度的作品。

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Anime 13.2%, Casual 12.9%

A Transfer Student from Chang'an is a Chinese-style school-themed visual novel. A student with excellent grades who transferred from a provincial key middle school suddenly becomes your deskmate. What is the reason she always avoids discussing about her transfer reason? Let's go and seek the answer

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Drama 10.5%, Adventure 8.1%

Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.4%, Anime 19.3%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Casual 7.2%

《TrymenT—献给渴望改变的你—》是由2016年被誉为业界年度黑马，并荣获了萌系游戏大赏剧本金奖的作品《Re;LieF～致亲爱的你～》的原班人马所打造的共享世界观与游戏角色，并以群像剧视角重新演绎的全新作品。本作拥有令人一见倾心的顶级场景绘画，以及拥有余音绕梁般魔力的优秀配乐。

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, Adventure 17.7%, Casual 15.9%, Anime 15.2%, Story Rich 7.2%

"planetarian: Snow Globe," the prequel to Key's sci-fi kinetic novel "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," is now available with binaural audio support! Enjoy the story of a companion robot and her coworkers at a planetarium, and the simple joys they find in their everyday lives.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Drama 19.8%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Anime 12%, Adventure 11.2%

Manchester, New Hampshire's late-night chat show host Chuck Sterling interviews two people.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Drama 10.3%, Casual 9.5%

The imperial family's advisor is a witch, a hag, the devil in disguise. A historical drama yuri visual novel set during a time of political tumult wherein an immortal finds both love and suffering.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Casual 11.8%, Drama 11.6%

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 30.3%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Drama 15.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 10.9%

A short kinetic visual novel, independently written by Redewaan Duckett, giving an alternative take on the Welcome To... Chichester series

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.4%, Drama 16.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Casual 12.1%, Anime 7.2%

Half a year after the events of ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE, Kaito Yashio is introduced to Itaru Hashida through Nae Tennouji. Unsettling incidents start occurring all around them, harbingers of an event that will again plunge the world into chaos.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Sci-fi 22.9%, Story Rich 18.6%, Anime 14.2%, Adventure 12.6%

A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Drama 13.2%, Anime 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

In the aftermath of catastrophic global warming, humans live in conflict with their new, not-so-human neighbors... and three "Alices" must fight against humanity to ensure the survival of their race.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Casual 14.2%, Anime 12.8%

Elezion is a visual novel about memory, war, and human connection, told across several intertwined timelines. Retro pixel art and original music frame a story where every choice explores what it means to exist.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.4%, Drama 23.5%, Adventure 16.2%, Casual 12.6%, Linear 5.9%

Watch a tragedy unfold and uncover one lone girl's forbidden love underneath. This kinetic novel features beautiful visuals, a charming cast of characters, and a gripping drama at its heart.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.8%, Drama 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Anime 13.3%, Adventure 12.7%

Set in Hoshino City, a modern metropolis, you play as a runaway girl rescued by a reliable senpai, leading to an unexpected life together. A light yuri visual novel with branching choices that shape the relationship and lead to multiple endings. ~60–80k words, 2–3 hours playtime.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Casual 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Anime 14%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.1%, Anime 14.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Casual 11%

The classic visual novel 'HimaNatsu' from the critically acclaimed developer Makura is available in English for the first time! Weave a cheerful yet sometimes painful tale of promises and redemption together with the Oboshiro Choir Squad in this never-ending summer vacation.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Casual 13.3%, Anime 11.1%

What does a SUPERVILLAIN do, when he is forbidden from doing anything evil for the day? WARNING: This is not the type of game where you can make meaningful choices.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Anime 7.5%

A breathtaking sci-fi visual novel! Since the Z gas appeared in the atmosphere, it is no longer possible to breath outside the Dome. You play as Carl Thanavan, a young scientist determined to uncover the origin of the catastrophe. Which path will you choose?

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Adventure 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Anime 12%

A masked hero for hire. A starship crew who need his ship far more than his opinions. Six jobs that were all meant to be easy, in a fully voiced sci-fi comedy visual novel with animated characters and choices the crew remember.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Casual 14.4%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Anime 11.6%

希望を求めた二つの運命がゼロ地点で交差する、分岐なしのビジュアルノベル。故郷の村を戦争で奪われたイコヌは、戒厳令下の州都ミラナルクで諜報員キルシウムと出会った。墜落した人工衛星から戦局を塗り替える超常物質「原石」を持ち去った不可視の少年を追い、二人は都市を疾走する。

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Anime 9.7%, War 8.8%

This is a yuri game where you as an angel of love must help guide the heroines. Do your best, little angel (you) and take care of your mistress's wellbeing!

Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Drama 18.2%, Anime 12.9%, Adventure 9.8%

Play as Doctor Athena, a passionate young woman with mixed alien heritage—and the sole survivor of refugee camp ITOH. Three days remain on the trip 'home'—with only the ship's unsettlingly polite Captain Odysseus and the cryptic alien war criminal Chiron for company. But is everything really as it seems?

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Drama 22.8%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Casual 12.5%, Story Rich 10.6%

The story-rich 18+ prequel to The Divine Speaker. Follow alongside Aemyl and Lucius in a two-sided story about the past and the future.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, LGBTQ+ 19%, Drama 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Anime 9.1%

Please praise them! The international edition of Please Praise the SR Girls! is now on Steam. An ordinary boy discovers that he is an SR boy and enters a mysterious girls' academy, where he meets four other SR girls., and helps them grow through love and companionship in a sweet youthful romance.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Adventure 15%, Casual 14%, Anime 10.4%

《真愿朦幻馆～在时间暂停的洋馆里追寻明天的羔羊们～》是由日本美少女游戏知名品牌Lump of Sugar（方糖社）于2022年6月24日发售的最新力作。本作由由人气画师萌木原文武担当原画与人物设计，由知名剧本家中岛大河创作剧本。片头主题歌《静寂之门》由新锐创作型歌手逢濑晶创作并献唱。

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Drama 13.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Casual 12.4%

Last Stanza is a slice of life, dramatic visual novel that deals with the consequences of a tragic event from different perspectives.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Drama 21.8%, Anime 17.7%, Casual 11%, Story Rich 7.2%

《The Bright Star Of Seraph-Katis-》is a short text adventure game. This game combines a visual novel and an "adventure mode".

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.1%, Adventure 16.8%, Sci-fi 15%, Anime 15%, Casual 10.4%

A prequel to Miko no Kanata featuring Koharu! Here is the origin story of the miko of Oguni Shrine.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Drama 24.8%, Anime 12%, Casual 10.9%, Adventure 10.6%

A "Visual Novel Play" about the nature of love and relationships! Caught between his fiance and an android, Dan Garland must make a choice that will change lives forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Drama 17.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Casual 12.8%

少女の絶命まであと30分…。 『絶体絶命少女』は、"冷たい方程式"や"トロッコ問題"をオマージュした短編SFビジュアルノベルです。 母親に会うため宇宙船に密航した少女か、宇宙事故に遭い救助を待つ遭難者たちか、あなたは命の選択を迫られます。 救う命を選び、少女の運命を見届けましょう。

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Drama 15.6%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Anime 9.5%

Alice & Aidy: The Big Adventure is a warm interactive story with a gentle children’s sci-fi feel. When Alice struggles to write about the future, she meets Aidy, an old companion robot. Read, choose, and explore as they search for lost sparks and learn to ask, create, and choose for themselves.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Adventure 12.3%, Casual 11.1%, Anime 8.7%

Alice and Sophie finally have the time to go on an onsen retreat. However, their trip gets inturrupted by mysterious magic. The last straw: "MY FOOD!!!" Will the couple be able to find the culprit and finally enjoy their vacation?

Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Anime 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 14.8%, Adventure 7.6%

In this suspenseful fantasy visual novel, play as a young man stranded in snowy mountains. Guided by unseen forces, you enter an isolated mansion. As a peculiar daily life unfolds, you live alongside two vampire girls. Immerse yourself in this profound, dreamlike dark fairy tale.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Casual 14.2%, Anime 7.8%

Alice is a disaster when it comes to asking women out. But when she adopts a dog from the shelter, she wasn't expecting to be knocked over by an absolutely cute lady, Sophie, who makes her want to try. With their dogs being the best wingdogs, can Alice and Sophie get together?!

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, LGBTQ+ 20.3%, Anime 15.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Casual 9.2%

A Fully Animated and Fully Voiced Light Novel Game! Set in Tokyo, a lonely android girl, Rin, meets Aoi and forms a deep friendship, gradually reclaiming her humanity. However, when Rin learns the secret of her origins, the story takes a dramatic turn.

Why similar: Drama 26.5%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Anime 12%, Female Protagonist 9%

Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Anime 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 6.1%, Story Rich 6%

An award-winning visual novel that dives into the lives and minds of high school students. While focusing on the stories of victims of bullying, The Sun Shines Over Us also explores the social, mental and emotional issues facing modern teenagers.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Drama 15.8%, Anime 14.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Casual 10.3%

本游戏是纯净中文版。

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Casual 16.3%, Anime 13.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Story Rich 10%

Hikari is a female spy who joins an all girls school as a student to discover its secrets… when she suddenly receives the Mark of Virgo, and timeslips 1 year in the past?! By the developers of Ne no Kami: The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto comes this new yuri title filled with intrigue and drama.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, LGBTQ+ 23.5%, Drama 14.6%, Anime 12.8%, Adventure 8.1%

The 4K Ultra HD Remaster of "Template!! An Angel's Gift"—a hilarious slice-of-life visual novel—is now on Steam! Follow Sakura Sora, whose bizarre new condition makes ridiculous "classic tropes" real, sparking a twist-filled daily comedy with unique companions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Adventure 17%, Casual 14%, Anime 9.9%

Missing Stars is a visual novel that aims to depict mental disorders and the people who live with them in a realistic, but sensitive and respectful light.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Drama 15.4%, Casual 12.1%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 10.2%

"My love for you began with that kiss." Ex-Kendo practitioner Kanemori Tōya, comes across Saya who seals demonic blades. Saving him from his murderous impulse curse is a kiss from Saya!? The two begin living together, battling with demonic blade in hand. Break the curse with a kiss from this beauty!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Drama 21.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Casual 13%, Anime 12.5%

planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Anime 17.9%, Drama 15.6%, Casual 7.3%, Adventure 7.2%

Trinoline Genesis continues with all new stories for the original and side heroines of the original Trinoline!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Drama 23.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Story Rich 7.9%