Games Like Echo Tokyo: An Intro

Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Anime 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Gore 13.1%, Violent 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, atmospheric mystery set in a Japanese urban environment with strong narrative choices.

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 37.4%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Anime 9.8%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the moody, neon-soaked atmosphere of a cyberpunk dystopia through a character-driven visual novel format.

"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.

Why similar: Violent 26.4%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Anime 11.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Casual 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-quality anime-style visual novel experience with a focus on action and violent undertones.

Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.3%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Violent 16.4%, Nudity 10.3%, Anime 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful yuri visual novel set in a cyberpunk future that mirrors the aesthetic and thematic tone of the seed game.

City of Broken Dreamers is a mature adults only cyberpunk visual novel. In the game you will find a choice based visually erotic and exciting adventure.

Why similar: Nudity 30.1%, Visual Novel 29.9%, Cyberpunk 28.3%, Casual 4.9%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the mature, cyberpunk visual novel genre with a focus on gritty urban life and character relationships.

Cyberpunk Visual Novel about a girl hacker struggling in a modern World. The story revolves around surveillance, hacking, artificial intelligence, cybernetic implants and those who want to lead a normal life in a high-tech society.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Cyberpunk 23.8%, Anime 15.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric visual novel that explores life in a futuristic city, matching the indie spirit of the seed game.

Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Anime 18.4%, Gore 13.3%, Violent 12.6%, Casual 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that captures the anime aesthetic and indie charm of the original.

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Cyberpunk 52.1%, Visual Novel 35.7%, Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a deep, narrative-heavy cyberpunk world that emphasizes character interaction and mystery.

Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Cyberpunk 21.1%, Gore 14.8%, Anime 11.7%, Violent 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mature visual novel that combines cyberpunk elements with a strong, character-focused narrative.

Rain of Reflections is an atmospheric, dystopian adventure game with exploration and deep character interactions. Its turn-based strategic confrontations are uniquely centered around a motivation mechanic.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.1%, Violent 22.6%, Gore 20.8%, Adventure 15.7%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a gritty, dystopian setting with a focus on narrative choices and character-driven drama.

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 63.9%, Anime 26.2%, Adventure 8%, Casual 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic visual novel that explores complex sci-fi and cyberpunk themes with a strong focus on narrative and character development.

"Tokyo School Life" is the story of your trip as an exchange student in Tokyo and the three girls you meet there. Live the everyday life you love from anime and manga! Vocal opening song/Japanese voices/English text

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Anime 20.9%, Nudity 13.6%, Gore 11.2%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: While lighter in tone, it provides a polished anime visual novel experience set in a Japanese urban environment.

Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.

Why similar: Gore 39.9%, Visual Novel 36%, Nudity 12.8%, Anime 8.1%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: For those who appreciated the gore and violent elements of the seed game, this dark visual novel provides a similarly intense experience.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 59.8%, Adventure 21.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that excels at world-building within a dystopian, high-tech future.

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 57.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Nudity 7.6%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique narrative experience centered on cyberpunk ethics and conversation-based gameplay.

Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life is a chill, linear visual novel set in an ambient yet melancholic town in the distant future. Play as Ikuro and work with all kinds of shady figures to take care of your personal robot companion you're so hopelessly in love with.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.6%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Violent 15.1%, Casual 9.6%, Anime 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grounded look at daily life in a cyberpunk setting through a visual novel lens.

Relive the days of the early internet and dive into this fictional video game era, where the 'Kinmoku Shark’ gaming system and its online social network 'Videoverse' were still popular…

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.5%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 13.2%, Anime 11.6%, Casual 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich indie title that focuses on the emotional connections formed through digital interfaces.

Can you save a test subject from your life’s work? A cinematic sci-fi visual novel about cybernetic research and its sickening consequences. A prequel to malViolence.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.8%, Visual Novel 30.6%, Anime 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, cyberpunk-themed visual novel that aligns closely with the core themes of the seed game.

The story is set in future Tokyo, where human’s endless desires have consumed finite resources. In this world that is gradually approaching its end, the streamer girls continue to sing, while embracing dreams and despair in their hearts...

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.3%, Visual Novel 29.7%, Adventure 16.1%, Anime 10.6%, Casual 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends cyberpunk themes with an emotional, character-driven visual novel narrative.

This stunning post-cyberpunk indie visual novel is waiting for you to dive in. Explore the secrets of Olympia, the most technologically advanced country on Earth, as one of its top secret operatives. Can you complete your mission without regrets?

Why similar: Adventure 23%, Casual 18.8%, Indie 16.1%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Violent 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that explores futuristic themes with a distinct anime art style.

A young man’s erotic journey through Tokyo’s hidden pleasures

Why similar: Nudity 39.9%, Visual Novel 35.8%, Casual 12.3%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A mature visual novel that focuses on character interactions and dating-sim elements in a Tokyo setting.

Get a glimpse of Metropolis 12's seedy back-alley nightlife in the sci-fi cyberpunk visual novel, NEON NIGHTS!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Nudity 23.3%, Gore 15.2%, Cyberpunk 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses on mature themes and romance within a neon-lit, futuristic setting.

An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Anime 20.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Casual 10.8%, Nudity 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines anime-style visuals with casual adventure elements, mirroring the general feel of the seed game.

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Anime 21.5%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigation and mystery within an anime-styled urban setting, similar to the seed game's vibe.

The Earth has plunged into an ice age, and the cities that survive have a new threat – Necromancers; those who reanimate corpses using inexplicable biotech. Now So'un and Ethica, two badass Living Dead Stalkers, must save Tokyo in this thrilling sci-fi visual novel!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.8%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Gore 12%, Violent 11.9%

HARDCODED - A non-linear delve through the lives and beds of the people of a cyberpunk city.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.5%, Visual Novel 29.4%, Nudity 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%

This visual novel about an ordinary man with his typical problems. Suddenly, you got a report that your distant cousin died in a car crash. Fortunately, her daughter wasn't with her. You take the girl under your wing. But soon, something starts to go wrong...

Why similar: Violent 33.4%, Visual Novel 28.6%, Indie 10.4%, Casual 10.1%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, indie visual novel that incorporates violent themes and a dark, atmospheric narrative.

Night city is an experience, you can move around the city of the future and use several types of visions to admire its beauty. Visit the night club and feel like you are in the city of the future.

Why similar: Nudity 50.7%, Casual 15.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 12.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual visual novel that leans into the classic cyberpunk aesthetic and mature themes.

Any plans for the weekend? There is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and daily routine! We promise a unique experience of horror and despair… if you stay alive, of course. Survive the night in the house from your nightmares!

Why similar: Gore 25.1%, Violent 23.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Anime 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes gore and horror elements within a visual novel structure, appealing to the seed game's darker side.

A Post-Dystopian Cyberpunk Adventure set in a future governed by the technocratic monolith known as Eukratycs, Beneath Steel Clouds explores what happens when human ambition meets systemic control.

Why similar: Nudity 34.2%, Adventure 31.8%, Casual 26.2%, Visual Novel 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed adventure that focuses on narrative and mature content.

Set in the year 3069, this visual novel plunges players into a cyberpunk dystopia, where the bustling streets of Tokyo serve as the backdrop for an electrifying adventure.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 49.1%, Visual Novel 33.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Adventure 3.9%

Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 40%, Visual Novel 30.3%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Anime 11.9%

A simulator in the style of cyberpunk that will cheer you up! And in fact, not only the mood. In this game, control takes only one hand!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.1%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Nudity 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the mature, cyberpunk-themed simulation aspects often found in niche visual novels.

Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting allure of Tokyo's nightlife, where neon lights illuminate the path to unexpected encounters and unforgettable experiences.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.9%, Adventure 25.5%, Casual 19.6%

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 68.6%, Anime 17.2%, Indie 10.1%, Female Protagonist 2.9%, Adventure 1.3%

This short Visual novel can be considered as a little introductory episode of the game Elisa the innkeeper. Enjoy our Art and Soundtrack as you begin to shape Elisa's destiny for the better or the worse!

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Anime 16.9%, Nudity 16.2%, Casual 10%

Sequel to the sci-fi visual novel Bionic Heart. The game is told from four different points of view: each character choice will change the outcome of the story.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 26.9%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Nudity 13.5%, Anime 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Gore 22.5%, Violent 19.7%, Anime 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

A GxB visual novel that explores a whimsical, yet dangerous world which blends the solarpunk and cyberpunk aesthetics into a unique adventure. As you follow the MC on her journey, pursue various love interests in a stand-alone story unique to that route.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.6%, Visual Novel 34.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Casual 13.5%

Take on the role of Asumi, a new warrior for the people of Edo. As Asumi you must root out a rebel from within a prestigious samurai academy. Now the assassin must walk in the light for all to see.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Violent 17.1%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Anime 14.4%, Adventure 9.6%

A great adventure expects you in the Kingdom of Deep Dungeons♂

Why similar: Violent 27.1%, Nudity 17.5%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Anime 9.9%, Adventure 9.5%

Immerse yourself in a world filled with stunning cyber-girls, dazzling graphics and relaxing music.

Why similar: Nudity 43%, Visual Novel 32.3%, Casual 14%, Adventure 10.7%

Play through a timeless adventure as Yasu or Rin Fujimoto and discover the origins of Eternal Hour! Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is a fun, emotional, and story-driven Visual Novel that takes place before the events of Eternal Hour.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.4%, Nudity 27.4%, Anime 17.7%, Casual 8.5%, Adventure 7.2%

Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Adventure 16%, Anime 14.7%, Indie 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

A story about Ambiguous Affection, Appetite, and Tantalizing Desires.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Anime 11.4%, Casual 5%

Enjoy the murder by the word.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.5%, Anime 19.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Casual 10.5%

This game is a male-oriented visual novel that features text, illustration, and voice.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Anime 17.7%, Casual 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Indie 11.4%

MAFIA: Sex Noir is a visual novel game with Live2D animated sex scenes.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Nudity 23.4%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Anime 12.6%

"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.

Why similar: Violent 25%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Anime 12.7%, Nudity 11.7%, Adventure 9.9%

In this cyberpunk 2D point-and-click adventure game, play as Grey, an amateur detective. Unravel the mystery by searching for clues, solving puzzles, talking to the mask-wearing residents of New Corium, and, if you have time, maybe go on a date!

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Cyberpunk 26.3%, Nudity 23.8%, Anime 8.9%, Adventure 8.1%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.6%, Gore 15.1%, Violent 14.5%, Anime 12%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

Seize the day

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.9%, Anime 27.8%, Nudity 8.8%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 7.3%

As Regeria Hope, clear your clients of their crimes, or watch them hang and amass power and wealth. It's up to you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Adventure 21.5%, Indie 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Anime 14.7%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.8%, Gore 30.9%, Violent 16.1%, Anime 11.5%, Adventure 8.7%

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 46.6%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Anime 14%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 8.2%

A reclusive student is forced into joining several clubs, can he make it through the year and will he gain any new friends along the way or even find love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Nudity 19.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Casual 14%, Indie 12.6%

A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Anime 24.7%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 4.9%

It is a digital novel set in a fictional city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Violent 20.7%, Gore 18.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Nudity 11.9%