- #1 SCARLET NEXUS
97% matchVery Positive80% of 18,212 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 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 20.9%, Anime 19.9%, Action RPG 13.6%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar anime-styled action RPG experience with deep character bonds and supernatural combat.
- #2 Persona 5 Royal
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 140,645 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.9 hrsMean: 65.7 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 29.3%, Dating Sim 19.9%, Anime 18.3%, Emotional 14.4%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for balancing dungeon crawling with social simulation and time management.
- #3 Persona 4 Golden
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 87,638 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 45.7 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 34.9%, Anime 19.7%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Emotional 9.8%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same core loop of building meaningful relationships while exploring supernatural dungeons.
- #4 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,805 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 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 40.5%, Anime 20.7%, Action RPG 19.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Story Rich 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high school life with dungeon exploration in a modern urban setting.
- #5 CRYMACHINA
94% matchVery Positive86% of 773 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.3 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 30.2%, Anime 23.8%, Action RPG 22.5%, Futuristic 7%, Sci-fi 6%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense hack-and-slash combat and a story centered on emotional connections between androids.
- #6 Persona 3 Reload
93% matchVery Positive94% of 64,486 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 41.2 hrsMean: 57.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 29.3%, Dating Sim 22.7%, Anime 17.9%, Emotional 11.3%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the apocalyptic pressure and social bonding mechanics perfectly in a stylish anime package.
- #7 Nights of Azure
94% matchMixed70% of 683 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 12.2 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 28.2%, JRPG 26.9%, Anime 17.2%, LGBTQ+ 9.3%, Emotional 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy JRPG that emphasizes the bond between the two female protagonists.
- #8 Boyfriend Dungeon
92% matchVery Positive92% of 2,696 reviews2021
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.3%, Romance 18%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action RPG 11.1%, LGBTQ+ 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the dating-sim meets dungeon crawler mechanic found in Eternights.
- #9 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,112 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 52.8 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 27.7%, JRPG 23.3%, Romance 19%, Anime 14.6%, LGBTQ+ 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends school life simulation with turn-based combat and deep character-driven storytelling.
- #10 CODE VEIN
91% matchVery Positive83% of 62,641 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 30.6 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 29.4%, JRPG 26.6%, Action RPG 19.9%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic action RPG with a strong anime aesthetic and character-focused narrative.
- #11 Mahou Arms
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 673 reviews2026
Dev: Dischan MediaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 unknown force invading Earth.
Why similar: Character Action Game 21.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Dating Sim 14%, Anime 11.5%, Romance 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with an anime aesthetic and character-focused progression.
- #12 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 620 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 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 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on building relationships with classmates while fighting through a surreal virtual world.
- #13 Doomsday Paradise
88% matchVery Positive91% of 251 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%, Anime 22.3%, Romance 17.7%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the dating during the apocalypse vibe with a focus on dialogue and multiple endings.
- #14 CRYSTAR
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,464 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 33.6%, Anime 32.1%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action RPG 9.8%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique action RPG where character emotions and grief are central to both the story and combat.
- #15 Tales of ARISE
86% matchVery Positive87% of 36,789 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 34.6 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 24.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Romance 13%, Hack and Slash 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-budget action JRPG experience with a heavy focus on party dynamics and romance.
- #16 Stellar Blade™
85% matchVery Positive94% of 94,885 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 34%, Action RPG 17.4%, Post-apocalyptic 16.9%, Futuristic 6.8%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-octane, stylish action in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- #17 MAGLAM LORD
87% matchMixed63% of 113 reviews2022
Dev: FELISTELLA Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!
Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Anime 16%, Action RPG 15.5%, Story Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-based combat with a dating-sim system where you search for a partner.
- #18 Dusk Diver 酉閃町
86% matchVery Positive84% of 754 reviews2019
Dev: WANIN International
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.
Why similar: Anime 40.2%, JRPG 25%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features real-time action combat in a modern city setting with a strong anime aesthetic.
- #19 Homura Hime
81% matchVery Positive90% of 2,816 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 33.6% ★, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Anime 17.9%, Action RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that emphasizes fast-paced action and anime-inspired boss battles.
- #20 Eternal Radiance
84% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 30.5%, JRPG 25.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-focused JRPG that emphasizes character growth and party interactions.
- #21 Souls of Chronos
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 34.6%, Anime 17.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Emotional 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that blends fantasy elements with character-driven narrative choices.
- #22 Soulstice
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Character Action Game 44% ★, Hack and Slash 29%, Action RPG 17%, Story Rich 7.8%, Action 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A character-action game that emphasizes the emotional bond between two sisters in a dark, crumbling world.
- #23 Nigate Tale
81% matchMixed67% of 971 reviews2024
Dev: Hermit GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.5 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 23.2%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, JRPG 18.3%, Anime 14.7%, Action RPG 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features anime-inspired characters and magical combat.
- #24 Noctuary
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,640 reviews2023
Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 21%, Anime 17.1%, Romance 15.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12%, Emotional 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on character bonds and interactive storytelling within an anime aesthetic.
- #25 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 23,554 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 110.6 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 25.5%, Romance 22.6%, Anime 19.9%, Emotional 8.9%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel that captures the emotional, character-focused weight of the genre.
- #26 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For
78% matchVery Positive95% of 1,353 reviews2024
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 25.7%, Romance 13.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, LGBTQ+ 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous take on the dating-sim genre that leans into the supernatural.
- #27 AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Supernatural creatures are stalking the pop culture mecca of Akihabara—and they've turned you into one of them. Arm yourself with an otaku-themed weapon and expose their skin to sunlight in this HD update of the first game in the AKIBA'S TRIP series.
Why similar: JRPG 47.7%, Anime 34.5%, Action 9.1%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines urban exploration and social interaction with unique action-based combat.
- #28 MOTORSLICE
76% matchVery Positive85% of 5,785 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 22.4%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Anime 17.7%, Post-apocalyptic 15.7%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #29 Life After Magic
78% matchVery Positive98% of 287 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 21.9%, Anime 12.7%, LGBTQ+ 11.9%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores complex relationships and social dynamics.
- #30 CODE VEIN II
77% matchMixed67% of 7,685 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: JRPG 32%, Anime 31.5%, Action RPG 26.5%, Action 5.8%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #31 Echoes of Aincrad
77% matchMixed48% of 5,280 reviews2026
Dev: Game Studio Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Anime 20.2%, Action RPG 17.1%, Futuristic 5.8%
- #32 ERROR143
76% matchVery Positive92% of 5,376 reviews2022
Dev: Jenny Vi Pham
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Why similar: Dating Sim 31%, Romance 18.9%, Anime 12.6%, Emotional 10%, LGBTQ+ 8.5%
- #33 Zenless Zone Zero
72% matchVery Positive88% of 17,105 reviews2026
Dev: COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s brand-new urban fantasy ARPG. Players act as "Proxies" who explore Hollows alongside a wide range of unique Agents, fighting enemies, and completing commissions on their journey to unveil the mysteries behind New Eridu.
Why similar: Anime 29.6%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Character Action Game 15.4% ★, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%, Action RPG 8.1%
- #34 Heavy Hearts
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 117 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 32.9%, Romance 24%, Action RPG 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #35 Nocturne
71% matchVery Positive99% of 382 reviews2026
Dev: Pracy Studios
Windows
The afterlife is now digital. Discover that eternal life comes with sacrifice in a genre-defying RPG with unique rhythm combat.
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Anime 19.5%, Emotional 15.4%, Story Rich 14.2%, Stylized 11.2%
- #36 DATING OF THE FUTURE
73% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: geoWafflePub: TinyHat Studios
Windows · Linux
Rise to fame as an adult star in the world of the post-post-apocalypse. Make friends, help your fellow machines discover their inner freedom, and make, um, “industry connections”.
Why similar: Romance 23.2%, Dating Sim 23%, Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, Anime 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 9.6%
- #37 Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,140 reviews2019
Dev: Yangyang Mobile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 14.3 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 66.4%, Anime 21%, Romance 11%, Story Rich 1.6%
- #38 Eastward
73% matchVery Positive84% of 16,630 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 29.6%, Action RPG 23.7%, Post-apocalyptic 23.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 6%
- #39 A Date with Death
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,957 reviews2023
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 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+ 10.8%, Anime 7.8%, Multiple Endings 5.1%
- #40 AI LIMIT
68% matchVery Positive92% of 37,115 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Anime 35.8%, Action RPG 27.5%, Post-apocalyptic 22%, Combat 6.3%, Hack and Slash 5.5%
- #41 Fading Hearts
75% matchMixed65% of 192 reviews2014
Dev: Sakura River Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 186.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 30.7%, JRPG 24.8%, Romance 19.9%, Anime 14.8%, Multiple Endings 8.3%
- #42 Futa Nights: Bloody Sluts 💋
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 166 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 39.3%, Romance 26%, LGBTQ+ 15.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 5%
- #43 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate
75% matchMixed46% of 417 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 62.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 28.1%, Anime 23.1%, Story Rich 9.7%, Action RPG 3.2%
- #44 Kunado Chronicles
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 199 reviews2023
Dev: Purple SoftwarePub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 27.5 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 24.3%, Romance 18.5%, Anime 15.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15%, Emotional 11.4%
- #45 Faulty Apprentice
72% matchVery Positive81% of 190 reviews2019
Dev: AGL studios
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 29.3%, Romance 21.7%, Anime 18.9%, JRPG 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.1%
- #46 Gilded Shadows
70% matchVery Positive94% of 199 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 42.3%, Futuristic 14.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Sci-fi 13%, Emotional 11.1%
- #47 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%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Casual 2.4%
- #48 Repurpose
70% matchVery Positive93% of 71 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 43.7%, Anime 25.4%, Multiple Endings 10%, Stylized 9.5%, LGBTQ+ 9.3%
- #49 BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart
69% matchVery Positive99% of 93 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 31.5%, Anime 21.4%, Action RPG 16.2%, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #50 Athenian Rhapsody
67% matchVery Positive90% of 371 reviews2024
Dev: Nico PapaliaPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.0 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 34.9%, JRPG 26.6%, Action RPG 24.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Story Rich 6%
- #51 Bewitching Sinners
67% matchVery Positive95% of 536 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 36%, Romance 22.1%, Anime 14.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
- #52 DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia
67% matchVery Positive96% of 456 reviews2024
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play as Shido and unravel the secrets of the mysterious spirit Ren in the visual novel follow-up to DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, based on the acclaimed light novel and anime series.
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.5%, Romance 19.5%, Anime 15.9%, JRPG 15.2%, Emotional 8.5%
- #53 Lucah: Born of a Dream
69% matchVery Positive93% of 520 reviews2018
Dev: melessthanthreePub: Syndicate Atomic LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.4% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, Anime 12%, LGBTQ+ 7%
- #54 Edge Of Eternity
68% matchMixed69% of 4,052 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 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 18.2%, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #55 Polyarmory: High Calibre Love
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 576 reviews2026
Dev: Scope CreepsPub: Stupendium Softworks
Windows
The world's only fully-loaded conspiracy theorist gun-nut dating simulation. As the prepper, take the mysterious pill Caliber™ to awaken an arsenal of alluring companions and fight against the dark forces determined to tear you apart!
Why similar: Dating Sim 66.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Action 7.1%, Combat 4.7%
- #56 Nivalis Nights
66% matchMixed61% of 292 reviews2026
Dev: ION LANDSPub: 505 Games
Windows
Grow your business, manage restaurants and nightclubs, make friends and enemies, buy and decorate apartments, go fishing and maybe even find love in a cyberpunk city that stretches from the ocean to the clouds.
Why similar: Romance 64.3%, Story Rich 20.2%, Atmospheric 15.5%
- #57 ONINAKI
69% matchMixed67% of 429 reviews2019
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.3 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 32.6%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Anime 21.6%, Action RPG 15%, Action 6.1%
- #58 After I met that catgirl, my questlist got too long!
68% matchVery Positive90% of 144 reviews2021
Dev: Rascal Devworks
Windows
Find love and establish your adventurers' guild in this yuri RPG / visual novel hybrid!
Why similar: Romance 28.6%, JRPG 23%, Anime 21.9%, Story Rich 9%, LGBTQ+ 8.7%
