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Games Like ERROR143

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Dating Sim, Romance, LGBTQ+.

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A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 4,810 reviews
Released: 2022-07-26
Developer: Jenny Vi Pham
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 1.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 53%

Overview

ERROR143 is beloved for its sharp, witty banter and the intense 'enemies-to-lovers' dynamic set against a unique digital backdrop. These recommendations focus on visual novels and dating sims that prioritize strong character chemistry, high-tension dialogue, and quirky, immersive narrative experiences.

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    Dev: Two and a Half Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

    Why similar: Dating Sim 25.7%, Otome 20%, LGBTQ+ 18.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Romance 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a similar digital-focused romance with a supernatural twist and high-stakes banter.

  2. #2 Band Camp Boyfriend
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 119 reviews2023
    Dev: Lovebird Game Studios
    Windows

    Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.

    Why similar: Otome 27.1%, Dating Sim 19.5%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Choices Matter 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential rivals-to-lovers story that mirrors the competitive and argumentative chemistry found in ERROR143.

  3. #3 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,335 reviews2020
    Dev: GB Patch Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Dating Sim 17.2%, Otome 14.6%, Romance 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply immersive and customizable romance experience that focuses on long-term character growth.

  4. #4 From Madness with Love
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 496 reviews2023
    Dev: JamsanpoidPub: VampireK.K.
    Windows

    This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.

    Why similar: Otome 23.9%, LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Romance 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the same chaotic, unhinged, and comedic energy found in modern, experimental dating sims.

  5. #5 Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim™
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 6,572 reviews2022
    Dev: PsyopPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Welcome to Murderer’s Island. Your companions: four dead-sexy Killers who, underneath their murderous exteriors, just want a little romance. Flirt your way into their hearts, uncovering dark twists along the way. Will you find true love, forge friendships… or get hacked to death?

    Why similar: Dating Sim 26.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Romance 13.6%, LGBTQ+ 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly absurd and personality-driven romance experience that doesn't take itself too seriously.

  6. #6 Arcade Spirits
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 622 reviews2019
    Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Dating Sim 18.3%, Otome 17.2%, Romance 12%, Visual Novel 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, character-focused dating sim that emphasizes personal growth and meaningful choices.

  7. #7 Monster Prom
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 14,244 reviews2018
    Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.

    Why similar: Dating Sim 41.4%, LGBTQ+ 25.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Comedy 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A competitive dating sim that thrives on high-energy dialogue and sharp, sarcastic character interactions.

  8. #8 Bewitching Sinners
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 487 reviews2024
    Dev: Miss Xero
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.

    Why similar: Otome 21.5%, Dating Sim 16.2%, LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Romance 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling mix of romance and interactive fiction with strong character-focused writing.

  9. #9 Voice Love on Air
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 523 reviews2024
    Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
    Windows

    A BL dating sim with elements of studio management and interactions with voice actors! Follow Aki, a newbie voice director who has to complete the recordings for several BL dramas, and interact with the charming voice actors. Come give voice to the language of love!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.1%, Dating Sim 25.4%, Romance 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Multiple Endings 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on professional, modern-day romance with a strong emphasis on voice acting and character chemistry.

  10. #10 Gilded Shadows
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 192 reviews2022
    Dev: Steamberry Studio
    Windows

    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: Otome 39.1%, Romance 18.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%, Choices Matter 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed visual novel that matches the tech-forward aesthetic and complex character dynamics of the seed game.

  11. #11 Witches x Warlocks
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 657 reviews2020
    Dev: Nifty VisualsPub: Nifty Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders!

    Why similar: Otome 27.5%, LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Dating Sim 19.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Comedy 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, magic-infused visual novel that prioritizes character relationships and lighthearted romance.

  12. #12 Trouble Comes Twice
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 143 reviews2023
    Dev: Foxglove Games
    Windows

    Play as twins Hazel and Jace in this wholesome romcom visual novel. After a silly bet is made, the protagonists must find a boyfriend or girlfriend before their twin beats them to it!

    Why similar: Otome 20.9%, LGBTQ+ 18.5%, Dating Sim 17%, Romance 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the complexities of relationships and character chemistry in a modern visual novel setting.

  13. #13 Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2020
    Dev: Rude GhostPub: Skymap Games
    Windows · Mac

    Solve pixel puzzles, date superheroes, and save the day! Dating sim meets puzzle game in this romantic comedy adventure.

    Why similar: Dating Sim 21.3%, LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Romance 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Otome 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A quirky, genre-bending dating sim that mixes puzzle gameplay with humorous, trope-heavy romance.

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    Windows

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    Dev: Rocket Adrift
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    Why similar: Dating Sim 21.9%, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Otome 12.9%, Romance 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers a unique, character-driven narrative with a distinct visual style and eccentric cast.

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    86% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2025
    Dev: Snowhaven Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Otome 19.5%, Dating Sim 18.5%, LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Romance 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends a digital/mystery aesthetic with dating sim elements, echoing the tone of the seed game.

  17. #17 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,111 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Why similar: Otome 40.4%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Romance 16.3%, Dating Sim 10.4%, Choices Matter 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic take on the rivals-to-lovers trope with strong character development and fantasy elements.

  18. #18 Date Everything!
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,867 reviews2025
    Dev: Sassy Chap GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.5%, Dating Sim 25.3%, Romance 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%, Visual Novel 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An absurdist, high-energy dating sim that leans into the humor and variety of modern romance games.

  19. #19 Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,847 reviews2025
    Dev: Xso
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.9%, Dating Sim 22.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Romance 10%, Choices Matter 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed romance that emphasizes character-driven storytelling and emotional stakes.

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    85% matchVery Positive98% of 140 reviews2023
    Dev: Wind Chimes Games Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Otome 24.4%, Dating Sim 16.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An interactive fantasy romance that offers multiple paths and strong character dynamics.

  21. #21 XOXO Droplets
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 348 reviews2017
    Dev: GB Patch Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    An otome dating sim about a humorously jerky young lady and her mission to woo one of multiple uniquely, but equally, obnoxious guys.

    Why similar: Otome 31.3%, Dating Sim 25%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Romance 13.1%, Multiple Endings 5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features high-school drama with strong personality clashes and a focus on navigating difficult social dynamics.

  22. #22 Lovingly Evil
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2020
    Dev: Lizard Hazard GamesPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Romance 20.5%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Dating Sim 12.2%, Memes 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused dating sim that allows players to romance villains, mirroring the 'bad boy' appeal of the seed game.

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    79% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2025
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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.7%, Dating Sim 19%, Romance 11.8%, Visual Novel 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%

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  24. #24 Bunkered with Femboy
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 281 reviews2025
    Dev: Pink Twilight
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.3%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Romance 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Choices Matter 6.7%

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  25. #25 Dangerous Fellows: Otome Game
    82% matchMixed44% of 140 reviews2023
    Dev: Storytaco
    Windows

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  26. #26 A Pinch of Magic
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 236 reviews2021
    Dev: Crystal Game Works
    Windows

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    Dev: Two and a Half Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Romance 13%, Dating Sim 11%, Narration 7.2%

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    78% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: eyephonPub: MangaGamer
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Romance 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%

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    80% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
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    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,005 reviews2021
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    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,392 reviews2017
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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 56.9%, Dating Sim 17.7%, Visual Novel 6.8%, Romance 6.4%, Choices Matter 5.6%

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    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2022
    Dev: Rolling Crown
    Windows · Mac

    Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will you find romance or doom?

    Why similar: Otome 22.9%, Dating Sim 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 14.8%, Romance 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.4%

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    76% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2022
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    75% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2023
    Dev: Dee Odd Games
    Windows

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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 913 reviews2025
    Dev: rosesrotPub: angelrot games
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    72% matchVery Positive86% of 7,453 reviews2020
    Dev: Sad Panda Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 4,072 reviews2020
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,420 reviews2019
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  51. #51 Infinite Stars - The Visual Novel
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Wraiith303Pub: IF THEN ELSE Interactive Fiction
    Windows

    Infinite Stars is a visual novel filled with romance, mystery & roleplaying elements where you choose how the adventure unfolds. Establish your character & personality through the hundreds of choices presented in this interactive fiction inspired by stories like Dune, The Expanse & Mass Effect.

    Why similar: Otome 25.6%, Dating Sim 17.2%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Romance 10.5%

  52. #52 UC Love
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: Plush Cat Studios
    Windows

    A humorous and wholesome anime-style dating simulator based on personified University of California schools + more ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)! Romance 2D-girls (or guys) with 3D personalities in a cute and funny visual novel format! There are various locations to visit, minigames to play, and secrets to find!

    Why similar: Dating Sim 18.7%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Romance 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Memes 10.7%

  53. #53 C14 Dating
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2016
    Dev: Winter Wolves
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love.

    Why similar: Otome 30.1%, Dating Sim 20.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Romance 9.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%

  54. #54 Roommates
    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 231 reviews2014
    Dev: Winter Wolves
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Join Max or Anne in Latin House for their first college year! They'll juggle classes, jobs, and social life with four dorm mates, potentially sparking some extracurricular fun. As Anne you can romance Max, Isabella, Dominic and Rakesh. As Max, romance Anne, Isabella, Sally and Rakesh.

    Why similar: Dating Sim 18.4%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Otome 16.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 10.8%

  55. #55 Psycho地雷InLove : 싸이코지라이 인 러브
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 283 reviews2022
    Dev: 유진게임즈
    Windows

    A simulation of an outcast romance!

    Why similar: Dating Sim 30.5%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Romance 12.7%, Cute 6.7%, Emotional 6.2%

  56. #56 1 to 1 humanoid edible toys
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 2,339 reviews2024
    Dev: 汉谟拉比炒面Pub:
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.1%, Dating Sim 26.5%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Romance 7.3%

  57. #57 The Divine Speaker
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 436 reviews2022
    Dev: Two and a Half Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.9%, Dating Sim 19.7%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Romance 13.5%, Narration 7.2%

  58. #58 BAD END THEATER
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,533 reviews2021
    Dev: NomnomNami
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.7%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.2%

  59. #59 Saihate Station
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,177 reviews2025
    Dev: びぶ/viv
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.1%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Anime 6.2%

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