- #1 SCARLET NEXUS
97% matchVery Positive80% of 17,983 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: Character Action Game 23.8% ★, JRPG 21%, Anime 20%, Action RPG 13.5%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the stylish anime action-RPG combat and deep character-driven narrative focused on team bonds.
- #2 Persona 5 Royal
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,053 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.1 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Dating Sim 19.5%, Anime 18.2%, Emotional 14.7%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for balancing high-school social life and dating with turn-based dungeon crawling.
- #3 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
96% matchVery Positive86% of 1,760 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: JRPG 40.6%, Anime 20.5%, Action RPG 19%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Story Rich 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines modern high school life with supernatural dungeon exploration in a compelling urban setting.
- #4 Persona 3 Reload
95% matchVery Positive94% of 56,361 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42.8 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 28.8%, Dating Sim 22.3%, Anime 17.9%, Emotional 11.7%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same high-stakes time-management and social bonding mechanics found in Eternights within a supernatural setting.
- #5 CRYMACHINA
94% matchVery Positive87% of 726 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Anime 23.8%, Action RPG 22.3%, Futuristic 7.1%, Sci-fi 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar blend of fast-paced action and character-focused storytelling in a sci-fi setting.
- #6 Boyfriend Dungeon
93% matchVery Positive92% of 2,643 reviews2021
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.2%, Hack and Slash 18%, Romance 17.9%, Action RPG 10.9%, LGBTQ+ 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the core mechanic of dating while dungeon crawling found in Eternights.
- #7 Nights of Azure
94% matchMixed70% of 673 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightｌord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightｌord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, JRPG 26.9%, Anime 17.2%, Emotional 9.4%, LGBTQ+ 9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a gothic anime aesthetic with hack-and-slash combat and strong character-driven bonds.
- #8 Tales of ARISE
91% matchVery Positive87% of 36,468 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 28.5%, Anime 24.5%, Action RPG 16%, Romance 12.7%, Hack and Slash 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on evolving character relationships and high-octane action combat.
- #9 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
92% matchVery Positive82% of 1,096 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.8%, JRPG 23.4%, Romance 19%, Anime 14.7%, LGBTQ+ 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the emotional bonds between characters in a surreal, isolated environment.
- #10 Persona 4 Golden
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 84,776 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Anime 19.6%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Emotional 10%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the quintessential blend of mystery, social simulation, and character-focused RPG combat.
- #11 Stellar Blade™
89% matchVery Positive94% of 86,956 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.7%, Action RPG 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17%, Futuristic 6.8%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-fidelity hack-and-slash combat within a visually striking post-apocalyptic world.
- #12 CODE VEIN
90% matchVery Positive83% of 61,545 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Anime 29.5%, JRPG 26.8%, Action RPG 19.6%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the post-apocalyptic anime aesthetic with intense, challenging action-RPG combat.
- #13 Fate/Samurai Remnant
88% matchVery Positive91% of 6,887 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: JRPG 29.6%, Anime 20.1%, Action RPG 17.2%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-quality anime-style action combat with a heavy emphasis on narrative and character interactions.
- #14 MAGLAM LORD
89% matchMixed62% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: FELISTELLA Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!
Why similar: JRPG 33.5%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Anime 16.1%, Action RPG 15.2%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-RPG elements with a focus on dating and character relationship management.
- #15 Homura Hime
86% matchNo user reviews90% of 2,181 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Character Action Game 34.7% ★, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action RPG 15.6%, Anime 14.3%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, stylish spectacle combat that mirrors the intensity of the battles in Eternights.
- #16 Doomsday Paradise
86% matchVery Positive91% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Lemonade Flashbang
Windows
Can you get a date before the end of the world? Doomsday Paradise is a goofy, multiplayer dating sim about finding love before the apocalypse. With over 130 different endings and 12 different singles to woo- no two games will ever be the same.
Why similar: Dating Sim 35.1%, Anime 22.4%, Romance 17.7%, LGBTQ+ 11.2%, Multiple Endings 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific vibe of dating during the apocalypse with a focus on humor and social choices.
- #17 CRYSTAR
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,362 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Anime 31.3%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a melancholic, anime-inspired narrative with action-based dungeon crawling.
- #18 Eternal Radiance
84% matchVery Positive84% of 472 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.
Why similar: Anime 30.6%, JRPG 25.7%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action RPG 10.7%, Action 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a traditional anime-style action-RPG experience with a focus on character growth and adventure.
- #19 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 615 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?
Why similar: JRPG 51.1%, Anime 38.5%, Story Rich 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of reality and social connection within a high-school-themed combat RPG.
- #20 Noctuary
82% matchVery Positive92% of 2,635 reviews2023
Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
Why similar: JRPG 20.9%, Anime 17%, Romance 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Emotional 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the relationship between characters through a mix of visual novel storytelling and combat.
- #21 Soul Hackers 2
84% matchMixed66% of 3,246 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.
Why similar: JRPG 51.1%, Anime 23.3%, Futuristic 11.7%, Story Rich 8.1%, Mystery 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends a stylish modern aesthetic with dungeon crawling and character-driven social events.
- #22 A Date with Death
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,836 reviews2023
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 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 50.5%, Romance 22.9%, LGBTQ+ 10.6%, Anime 8%, Multiple Endings 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the romance and dating-sim aspects of the genre with a unique supernatural twist.
- #23 Nigate Tale
82% matchMixed68% of 960 reviews2024
Dev: Hermit GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents!
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.3%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, JRPG 18.4%, Anime 14.7%, Action RPG 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a roguelike twist on the action-RPG formula with anime-inspired character designs.
- #24 Eastward
81% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, Action RPG 23.4%, Post-apocalyptic 23.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming post-apocalyptic world with a strong emphasis on character-driven storytelling.
- #25 DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
81% matchVery Positive95% of 3,738 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 139.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 35.2%, Anime 26.8%, Romance 18.9%, JRPG 9.7%, Story Rich 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a pure dating-sim experience based on a popular anime series for fans of the genre.
- #26 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,666 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 107.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.1%, Romance 22.4%, Anime 19.9%, Emotional 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply emotional, story-rich experience with strong anime character designs and themes.
- #27 MOTORSLICE
77% matchVery Positive87% of 3,850 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.9%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Anime 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Stylized 6.3%
- #28 ERROR143
79% matchVery Positive92% of 4,892 reviews2022
Dev: Jenny Vi Pham
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Why similar: Dating Sim 38.1%, Romance 22.4%, Anime 11.2%, LGBTQ+ 10.1%, Emotional 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the dialogue and relationship-building aspects that define the social side of the seed game.
- #29 Life After Magic
78% matchVery Positive98% of 273 reviews2023
Dev: Team StarlightPub: Chirashi Games
Windows · Linux
Can you save magic before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve? Life After Magic is a queer, retro visual novel that follows jaded ex-magical girls as they reconnect, deal with young adulthood, and face off against one last threat before Y2K hits.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.9%, Romance 21.8%, Anime 12.8%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a narrative-heavy experience with a focus on LGBTQ+ romance and social bonds.
- #30 Mahou Arms
78% matchVery Positive80% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Dischan MediaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.
Why similar: Character Action Game 21.3% ★, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Romance 11.5%, Anime 11.3%
- #31 Heavy Hearts
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: DammitbirdPub: Galewind Games
Windows
If humans are near extinction - and have become a rarity. In many cases, denizens would love to get their hands on one. Luccia's quest is to stop the decline of human civilization in this action RPG, where love and lust get in the way of the mission.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33%, Romance 23.9%, Action RPG 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #32 Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,132 reviews2019
Dev: Yangyang Mobile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You usually play as the hero… but not this time! You're a lowly squire who's on an epic quest to get laid. Here's the catch: you've only got a few months left to find the girl of your dreams before you're shipped off to war. So git gud, get laid, and find man's greatest pleasure in Love Esquire!
Why similar: Dating Sim 66.6%, Anime 21.3%, Romance 10.4%, Story Rich 1.7%
- #33 Souls of Chronos
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
The Apocalypse shattered a world in disarray. Facing his impending death, a young boy named Sid crossed paths with Torii, a girl who feeds on the energy of time. In the harbour town of Astella, a mysterious adventure is about to unfold along with the investigation of an unusual crime...
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Anime 17.6%, Action RPG 15.2%, Emotional 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #34 Faulty Apprentice
75% matchVery Positive82% of 190 reviews2019
Dev: AGL studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In this world of magic, monsters, and mystery, the fate of Stars Reach Castle will be determined by you, the Faulty Apprentice! A story-rich visual novel/dating with Light Ecchi on the side. (Free 3 DLCs)
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.2%, Romance 21.6%, Anime 18.9%, JRPG 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.2%
- #35 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For
71% matchVery Positive95% of 1,287 reviews2024
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put the ‘love’ in 'Lovecraftian horror!' Avoid the fanatical cultists and survive dangerous rituals to escape the Black Woods with your life in this 90’s anime inspired visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 44.5%, Anime 25.9%, Romance 13.6%, Story Rich 8.9%, Multiple Endings 3.8%
- #36 Fading Hearts
76% matchMixed65% of 192 reviews2014
Dev: Sakura River Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 181.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Your choices changes the GENRE of the story!Almost EVERY NPC LIES to you at some point in the game!Live a life of adventure or a normal life! A game with true choices!An interactive story/game where you play the role of Ryou, a seemingly normal high school student in the land of Sorayama.
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.6%, JRPG 24.8%, Romance 19.8%, Anime 14.8%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #37 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate
76% matchMixed46% of 417 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Experience the anime from DanMachi. Follow the story from the beginning and discover new content in the game! Enter the world of Orario, where gods live amongst humans and protect them in their Familia - become the greatest adventurer through dungeon-crawling, real-time RPG combat and date events!
Why similar: JRPG 32.9%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Anime 23.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Action RPG 3.2%
- #38 Futa Nights: Bloody Sluts 💋
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: Dirty Adventures 🖤
Windows
A sexy cyberpunk visual novel where you play as a futa fighter battling vampires to save your kidnapped friend. Brutal arena fights, spicy choices, and steamy scenes await in a neon-lit world of blood and lust.
Why similar: Dating Sim 39.5%, Romance 25.9%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 5.2%
- #39 Punishing: Gray Raven
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,054 reviews2026
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
As the commandant of the Gray Raven squad, you must assemble the most powerful Construct soldiers ever created and lead them into battle. Uncover the dark truths behind the Punishing Virus, push back the Corrupted, and reclaim Earth in this stylish, high-octane action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Anime 21.7%, JRPG 20%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #40 Fate/EXTELLA LINK
72% matchVery Positive93% of 4,690 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
History, legend, and sci-fi collide in the latest chapter of the Fate/EXTRA saga! Join 26 Heroic Spirits from all across time as they hack and slash their way across the battlefields of SE.RA.PH, a digital realm for the last survivors of Earth.
Why similar: Anime 46%, Hack and Slash 31.2%, JRPG 14%, Action 4.4%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #41 Kunado Chronicles
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 178 reviews2023
Dev: Purple SoftwarePub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The dragon is already dead. Help what's left of humanity learn how to live in this post-apocalyptic fantasy visual novel.
Why similar: Dating Sim 24.2%, Romance 18.3%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, Anime 15%, Emotional 11.5%
- #42 Neon Nights
73% matchMixed51% of 100 reviews2021
Dev: CrazySky3D
Windows · Linux
Get a glimpse of Metropolis 12's seedy back-alley nightlife in the sci-fi cyberpunk visual novel, NEON NIGHTS!
Why similar: Romance 40.8%, Dating Sim 33.2%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Casual 2.4%
- #43 Repurpose
70% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Repurpose Studios
Windows · Mac
You and several others have passed away. You have three options: either take the trials to earn your place in Heaven, live it up in Hell, or remain lost in Limbo for the rest of eternity. Repurpose is an LGBT+ positive dating sim about death, love, and finding your purpose.
Why similar: Dating Sim 43.5%, Anime 25.3%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Stylized 10%, LGBTQ+ 8.8%
- #44 ONINAKI
73% matchMixed67% of 426 reviews2019
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.
Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Anime 21.7%, Action RPG 14.7%, Action 5.9%
- #45 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
68% matchVery Positive84% of 8,714 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Emotional 33.1%, Action RPG 32.2%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Combat 6.3%
- #46 Just Deserts
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 358 reviews2016
Dev: Vifth FloorPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Just Deserts is a sci-fi action dating sim where you play as a soldier who must protect a city from mysterious alien attack, while at the same time you will also be seeking to capture the heart of your dream girl(s)! Theme song by Vesuvia [Ecky], vocal track by iMochi
Why similar: Dating Sim 33%, Romance 22.4%, Anime 20.8%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #47 BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart
70% matchVery Positive99% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Lilycore Games
Windows · Mac
BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart is a lesbian romance boss rush! Sophie and Anna are broke and trying to pay rent by hunting devils. Fight colorful bosses, flirt with your girlfriend, and uncover the mysteries of Mammon City in this lightning-fast action game!
Why similar: Romance 31.7%, Anime 21.6%, Action RPG 16.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #48 Gilded Shadows
69% 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: Romance 41.8%, Futuristic 14.3%, Story Rich 13.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Emotional 11.4%
- #49 Dawnbreaker - Aeon's Reach
71% matchMixed55% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: CrazySky3D
Windows · Linux
Dawnbreaker - Aeon's Reach is an erotic visual novel that puts you in the heels of a jaded bounty hunter looking for fun, causing her to embark on a very hot cosmic adventure with a bunch of outlaws. Will you be able to find what you desire in this universe?
Why similar: Dating Sim 38%, Romance 27.6%, Multiple Endings 12%, Futuristic 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #50 Bewitching Sinners
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 509 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: Dating Sim 35.9%, Romance 22.2%, Anime 14.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #51 Kats Trigger
66% matchVery Positive92% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: GIX
Windows
"Kats Trigger" is story-driven, hyper-speed action. Shoot, slash, and fly through explosive combat. In a beautifully crafted pixel art world, witness the bond between Otter and Stray Cat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Romance 22%, Anime 17.8%, Emotional 16.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #52 Eden Survivors
69% matchMixed59% of 153 reviews2025
Dev: Deadlime GamesPub: Fantasy Fusions Studios
Windows
Fight. Flirt. Save the galaxy. Eden Survivors combines rogue-like action, mech-building, and steamy Visual Novel storytelling. Recruit gorgeous heroines, battle through 30 epic levels and explore a universe where love and danger collide. Your adventure, your story, your desires.
Why similar: Dating Sim 41.7%, Anime 25.9%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Story Rich 13.2%, Action 4.1%
- #53 PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,449 reviews2024
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.
Why similar: Dating Sim 44.8%, Romance 25.1%, Anime 14.4%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Emotional 7.1%
- #54 Haven
68% matchVery Positive89% of 6,009 reviews2020
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.
Why similar: Romance 31.7%, JRPG 24.2%, LGBTQ+ 11%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #55 Edge Of Eternity
69% matchMixed70% of 3,987 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Anime 20.3%, Action RPG 17.8%, Emotional 10.8%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #56 Athenian Rhapsody
67% matchVery Positive90% of 369 reviews2024
Dev: Nico PapaliaPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Forge your own story and explore the world of Athens in Athenian Rhapsody, a souls-like platonic dating simulator with cooking-mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics... and by that I mean it's a choose-your-own-adventure action RPG with the ability to trade ENTIRE PLAYTHROUGHS between friends!!
Why similar: Dating Sim 35%, JRPG 26.7%, Action RPG 24%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Story Rich 6%
- #57 Nocturnals
66% matchVery Positive88% of 897 reviews2024
Dev: Cowboy Toad Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short, choose your own adventure game about two boys that find each other in a lonely, post-apocalyptic town.
Why similar: Romance 28.6%, Post-apocalyptic 27.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #58 Thirsty Suitors
66% matchVery Positive97% of 273 reviews2023
Dev: Outerloop GamesPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Thirsty Suitors is a surreal story-driven game which throws turn-based RPG battles, skating and over-the-top cooking mechanics together in a spicy fusion! This isn't a dating sim - it's a breakup simulator. Battle your exes. Disappoint your parents. Find yourself.
Why similar: Dating Sim 42.8%, Action RPG 23%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Story Rich 6.5%, Action 5.4%
