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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Singleplayer.

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在南国小岛上与金发修女的相遇的拳手高中生,对方是多年未见的青梅竹马,与记忆中很大变化。越是喜悦般重逢,背后却越是隐藏着什么?战斗,悬疑,灵异,治愈,推理,剧情持续反转,前来杀人的乌鸦一般的女子和岛上一切的真相到底是……

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 252 reviews
Released: 2021-08-19
Developer: 周农卿
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

Overview

EXS1~EthnologySister is a unique blend of visual novel storytelling, light platforming, and mystery-driven investigation set against a backdrop of supernatural suspense. These recommendations prioritize games that balance character-focused narratives with investigative elements, psychological mystery, and the specific 'cute but dark' aesthetic found in the seed game.

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  1. #1 EXS2~EthnologySister2:Structuralism of kinship system
    97% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2023
    Dev: 周农卿
    Windows

    一位总是能露出温柔笑容的金发修女,将众人联系。白发女子总是无言。[想 知 道 你 父 母 的 下 落 吗 ?准 备 好 ]浅冰背后,为何会有寒意深藏?战斗,悬疑,治愈,推理,剧情持续反转,不断的匿名威胁,绑架,真相到底是……

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Detective 22.2%, Visual Novel 18%, Puzzle 9%, First-Person 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the complex mystery and character dynamics established in the first game.

  2. #2 筮灵 SHILING
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 270 reviews2024
    Dev: WindField GamesPub: Mammorize
    Windows

    国产本土新怪谈恐怖游戏——幽魂社前社长在直播中突然失踪,销声匿迹数月后发来诡异消息,将你引入离奇的规则世界。走不出的吞人楼栋、满员即死的午夜巴士、地图上不存在的村庄,还有勾魂剧院、吃人公司……世界的“暗面”等待探索,怪谲的谜题等待揭露。

    Why similar: Word Game 19.4%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Dating Sim 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a gripping psychological horror and mystery experience that mirrors the suspenseful tone of the seed game.

  3. #3 NOeSIS Ⅱ-人间无常「重置版」
    96% matchVery Positive98% of 201 reviews2023
    Dev: Red × Balloon
    Windows · Linux

    In order to pay off the loan, the protagonist and childhood sweetheart work together to clean up the lonely death. After meeting the girl who claims to be the incarnation of the firefly, the protagonist quietly changes.

    Why similar: Word Game 24.2%, Dating Sim 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, anime-styled mystery experience with strong supernatural themes.

  4. #4 Flowering Across 樱下花期
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: 凝冰剑斩
    Windows

    In the season when the cherry is at full blossom, an ordinary high school girl met a sakura youkai and the story unfolded. This game is a visual novel with multiple storylines and your choices will lead to different endings

    Why similar: Word Game 33.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Romance 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines 2D platforming with visual novel storytelling and a focus on emotional, character-driven plot points.

  5. #5 蔚蓝月下的回忆~SAPPHIRE MOON-FOREVER MEMORIES
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 331 reviews2022
    Dev: 星愿游戏制作组
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    The story will be accompanied by three heroines, and everyone will find their own love in this real and imaginary world. Is it the dark-skinned school girl who is available, the cold and mysterious girl, or the afterimage that I have been unable to reach in my memory?

    Why similar: Word Game 28.1%, Dating Sim 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG elements with visual novel storytelling and romantic subplots.

  6. #6 Find the Demon 恶魔鉴定守则
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 381 reviews2024
    Dev: SHAKINO_UNIONPub: LoveStoryProject
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    她们中间,有一个是恶魔。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Dating Sim 18.2%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Surreal 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on surreal mystery and investigative gameplay that feels very similar to the seed game's detective aspects.

  7. #7 剑与桃花 the sword and peachblossom
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2022
    Dev: 風鈴堂
    Windows

    This is a country strange theme of short visual novel. The game has part of the text of classical Chinese. This game is purely fictional and has nothing to do with real history.

    Why similar: Word Game 37.6%, Dating Sim 23%, Visual Novel 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, First-Person 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the unique combination of platforming mechanics and visual novel dating-sim elements.

  8. #8 Paper Bride 3 Unresolved Love
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 942 reviews2022
    Dev: HeartBeat Plus
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Paper Bride 3 is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game This is the third horror puzzle game from our team. This time the story takes place in Moshui Village, which is near Zangling Village, and Fulu City, a small town nearby.

    Why similar: Word Game 21.4%, Clicker 14%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Detective 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Features puzzle-platforming and exploration mechanics centered around a deep, supernatural mystery.

  9. #9 迷鹿:Terreno di caccia
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 165 reviews2026
    Dev: 桃记糖浆批发行Pub: Cosmic Train
    Windows

    独居在求学之地、平平无奇的草食妖怪少女——小璐茸的生活在新学期开头便陷入了异常…… 安谧而愉快的平凡日常被打破,而通过选择指引到的未来能否让她摆脱不安的阴影? 红线那一端所牵引的人,是未来的幸福,还是蓄势的猎手?

    Why similar: Word Game 20.1%, Dating Sim 14.1%, Clicker 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends psychological horror with visual novel elements and crime-solving themes.

  10. #10 孟德大小姐与自爆少年THREE KINGDOM FANTASY
    91% matchMixed69% of 384 reviews2023
    Dev: 蓝铂工作室Pub: 旅人计划
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    《孟德大小姐与自爆少年》是一款文字冒险(AVG)游戏,完全原创剧情,将带给大家一段穿插了过去与未来的棋局与因缘。游戏中,玩家将扮演普通大学生郭风笑,开启一场独特的奇妙旅程。

    Why similar: Word Game 23.7%, Clicker 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates historical fantasy with visual novel storytelling and emotional character arcs.

  11. #11 GNOSIA
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 4,733 reviews2022
    Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Detective 30.2%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Story Rich 10.6%, RPG 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a brilliant mix of social deduction and mystery within a visual novel format.

  12. #12 The House in Fata Morgana
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 6,041 reviews2016
    Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Romance 24.7%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, 2D 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of gothic mystery and emotional storytelling that resonates with the seed game's darker narrative turns.

  13. #13 渡劫 x 魔女 ~ Team up with A Magician!
    90% matchVery Positive81% of 64 reviews2020
    Dev: V.P.TEAMPub: 33ParadoX&igstore
    Windows · Mac

    The orc magician who came down from the sky ended my lonely life. However, my peaceful daily life was also disturbed.

    Why similar: Word Game 27.6%, Dating Sim 18.1%, Clicker 16.2%, Visual Novel 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines indie adventure and RPG elements with a lighthearted but engaging narrative.

  14. #14 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,215 reviews2015
    Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 69.6%, Story Rich 15.4%, Cute 11.2%, 2D 3.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of a small-town mystery filled with supernatural dread and hidden truths.

  15. #15 Ms Vampire Love to Date with Me
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: 卢隆工作室
    Windows

    《Ms Vampire Love to Date with Me》 is a multi-ending ADV that depicts the player and Irene (a vampire) living together during summer vacation.

    Why similar: Detective 19%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Romance 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines detective work and romance with 2D platforming elements similar to the seed game.

  16. #16 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,609 reviews2016
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

    Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Visual Novel 30%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Story Rich 8.5%, Puzzle 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for combining investigative mystery with high-stakes character drama.

  17. #17 TOUQI
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 406 reviews2025
    Dev: 橙光游戏Pub: Paleo
    Windows

    《頭七》(头七怪谈)是一款中式民俗恐怖解谜游戏。作为刚入职西封杂志社的成员,你需要根据主编的要求,整合“頭七”论坛中民间灵异故事贴之间的关联,并在必要时与同伴实地探索,以揭开帖子后隐藏的秘密。

    Why similar: Word Game 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological experience that utilizes visual novel and RPG elements to tell its story.

  18. #18 STEINS;GATE
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,378 reviews2016
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 66.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 52.5%, Story Rich 15.3%, Romance 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11%, Dating Sim 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential visual novel that balances complex sci-fi mystery with deep character bonds.

  19. #19 The Silver Case
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,085 reviews2016
    Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

    Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Visual Novel 26%, Psychological Horror 17%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a surreal and experimental approach to mystery and detective storytelling.

  20. #20 回忆画册~MemoriesAlbum~
    86% matchMixed54% of 78 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyHaruSoftware
    Windows

    This work adopts the story mode of double female owners. The two female owners have their own corresponding endings. The player can decide the route of the endings from the first person perspective through options.

    Why similar: Word Game 23.7%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Clicker 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Romance 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional weight of memories and relationships through a visual novel lens.

  21. #21 Tiny Shadows Interwoven Hearts
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,978 reviews2025
    Dev: 土豆花制作组
    Windows

    Programmer Lin Mo is tired of his monotonous life. One day, he meets a mysterious girl at a café who hides many secrets. As lies and true feelings intertwine, can this chance encounter save him from his numb existence? A visual novel filled with "love and hope".

    Why similar: Word Game 23.8%, Dating Sim 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%, RPG 10.3%

  22. #22 恋爱绮谭~不存在的夏天~
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 2,929 reviews2020
    Dev: Never Knows Best
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    九省通衢之地的阴影里,不知名的存在正在蠢蠢欲动。普通到极点的学生顾韦,作为“非日常部”的一员,和女友苏半夏开始调查“虚拟偶像消失事件”的传闻。讲述都市怪谈的可疑直播间,废墟一般的住宅楼,等待在两人前方的是……

    Why similar: Word Game 29.5%, Dating Sim 16%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Romance 9.8%

  23. #23 恋爱绮谭 不存在的真相
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,196 reviews2022
    Dev: Never Knows Best
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 45.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    《恋爱绮谭~不存在的真相~》是一款文字冒险游戏。 初到江城的顾唯,意外成为了一起社会新闻的主人公。凶险的都市中,他需要在混乱的舆论和虚假的情报中找到唯一的真相,也需要在两名各有千秋的少女间完成自我的抉择。秋去冬来,覆盖城市的厚厚积雪下,究竟掩藏着什么样的秘密......

    Why similar: Word Game 31.6%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Dating Sim 17.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Romance 9.6%

  24. #24 再见断刀
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,313 reviews2025
    Dev: 非侠游戏Pub: LoveStoryProject
    Windows
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中,接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查,抽丝剥茧的推理,才能定一个是非清白,还一个天理公道。 然而,在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下,似乎还有暗流涌动……

    Why similar: Detective 25%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Romance 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.5%

  25. #25 obi3011-prologue
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 94 reviews2024
    Dev: 火鸡头工作室Pub: 糕薯科技
    Windows

    This is a cyberpunk-themed pixelated psychological horror, romance, and adventure game. Amidst a chance encounter in the rain and a forced gathering, an unexpected journey unfolds—a humorous romance and adventure story between you, a robot, and your furry companions.

    Why similar: Word Game 28.7%, Dating Sim 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, RPG 7.9%

  26. #26 恋与未歇之雨
    79% matchVery Positive99% of 160 reviews2025
    Dev: Mirreams
    Windows

    故事发生在一个“相信就是真实”的世界。失去了部分记忆的男主——阳,遇见了声称是他青梅竹马兼女友的少女——小雨。他们就此开启了一段寻回两人记忆的旅程,并在这途中还原了阳失忆的真相。

    Why similar: Dating Sim 28.1%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Romance 15.7%, RPG 11.6%, Cute 10.1%

  27. #27 久美子之死:昭和少女血色告白
    79% matchVery Positive96% of 112 reviews2026
    Dev: LingVision Games
    Windows

    1988年,日本泡沫经济破灭前夕,化身被冤枉成嫌犯的刑警,侦查青梅奇怪自杀案,牵连出持续20年的连环杀人案秘密,穿梭烟酒与霓虹的昭和街头,在人心与生死的抉择中,搜查蛛丝马迹,找出血案真相。

    Why similar: Word Game 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Detective 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Lore-Rich 10.3%

  28. #28 灾厄黑龙与谎言公主
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 3,543 reviews2025
    Dev: 莓夜工作室
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    这是身为人类的公主,教会了强大而冷漠的黑龙,何为「爱」的故事。玩家将扮演故事中的女主角——一名人类国度的公主,与一头黑龙建立羁绊,融化与温暖它的心灵,为自身谋得生存希望。令人啼笑皆非的生活开始啦!

    Why similar: Word Game 19.5%, Dating Sim 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%

  29. #29 月华辉映之刻
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 4,219 reviews2025
    Dev: 侠客狗工作室
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    ——这是由阴阳两面的夹缝中,诞生的深刻羁绊。世人只言开封繁华,歌舞升平,却难以看到那,被隐藏起来的黑暗背面。粉饰的美好,残酷的真相。生者的思念,亡者的祝福。所以,你要止步当前,还是深究一切?

    Why similar: Word Game 25%, Dating Sim 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Lore-Rich 10.6%

  30. #30 Lost Seed
    78% matchPositive94% of 53 reviews2025
    Dev: LostSeed制作组
    Windows · Mac

    游戏背景: 舞台是有着魔法存在的大陆——伊甸。居住在这里的人们在圣女的庇护下,过着还算是平静的生活。 在一座热闹的小镇“奥普乐”经营诊所的异国医师“诺德”,以及在历史悠久的学院中钻研魔法的优等生“莫妮卡”。 两名年轻的魔法师,因为与不可思议的少女邂逅,而开始走上了自己从未想过的道路。 可是,这一切不过是一场巨大的动荡前片刻的安宁…… 大陆历史背后的秘密,学院与王国的阴谋,以及少女的真实身份。根据你的选择,不同的命运将会在故事的最后等待着少女们。

    Why similar: Word Game 36.3%, Dating Sim 22%, Visual Novel 14.2%, RPG 9.2%, 2D Platformer 6.8%

  31. #31 My Ten-day Girlfriend
    80% matchMostly Positive71% of 72 reviews2021
    Dev: NinePlus StudioPub: Soma Games
    Windows

    This is a simulating game combined with Galgame. “Highland Island” is the place where the Devil died, this place has become popular tourism after decades. Not sure if it's the call of fate or conspiracy, me-a senior Otaku is traveling here from another world, and my dream trip starts here! ٩(๑>◡

    Why similar: Dating Sim 30.4%, 2D Platformer 22.6%, RPG 14.9%, Cute 10.3%, Romance 9.3%

  32. #32 ChuChu
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 129 reviews2025
    Dev: 爱的氧气罐制作组
    Windows

    【乙女x轻喜剧x吻】讲述了身为社畜的主人公意外去世后,却被死神告知,想要活下去,就得想办法每三天和帅哥亲吻来续命的都市奇幻爱情轻喜剧。前男友,憧憬的人,陌生美青年,哎呀,真难选啊!

    Why similar: Word Game 24.7%, Dating Sim 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Romance 12.3%, RPG 8.1%

  33. #33 流光易逝的夏末 - Fleeting Summer's End
    77% matchVery Positive99% of 298 reviews2023
    Dev: 柚原堂
    Windows · Mac

    Fleeting Summer's End is a small game of ADV. It is in the remote countryside of Teoswa area, China, in August. Deng Ainyang, who was Born and grew up in the metropolis(Shenzhen), followed her parents back to Teoswa. In Teoswa, Ainyang met Deng Kangsui and developed an intimate relationship with her

    Why similar: Word Game 35%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, RPG 14.8%, Romance 7.7%

  34. #34 风起长安:驭骨人
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 292 reviews2021
    Dev: 轻梨工作室Pub: 咕咕工作室
    Windows

    This is a Chinese style otome game!

    Why similar: Word Game 27.2%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Visual Novel 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10%

  35. #35 我的高冷女友 MY COLD GIRLFRIEND
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 274 reviews2025
    Dev: SuiKa SoftPub: LoveStoryProject
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    What's It Like to Have a Girlfriend with a Hidden Side? 💙A romantic comedy visual novel set in a modern campus, where a dare leads to an unexpected relationship with a cold beauty—and a sweet, chaotic cohabitation begins.

    Why similar: Word Game 24.4%, Dating Sim 20.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 12.4%, Cute 7.6%

  36. #36 Heartbeat in Thailand
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,047 reviews2025
    Dev: RainbowGame
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Freshly graduated, you head to Bangkok’s Chinatown to find your uncle—only to lose contact. Seeking a steady job, you’re mistaken for a gang boss and thrown into chaos. Along the way, you meet a sweet cousin, cold widow, mysterious performer, quirky ghost, and even... someone unexpected.

    Why similar: Dating Sim 27%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Visual Novel 18%, Romance 16.1%, RPG 7.3%

  37. #37 纯爱独白:小小 Purelove Monologue: Xiaoxiao
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 359 reviews2024
    Dev: HollowingsPub: LoveStoryProject
    Windows

    宅男画师和美女程序员的甜美邂逅,不如一起做个独立游戏吧!等等,说好的纯爱呢,小三?黄毛?女装大佬?Σ(゚Д゚)スゲェ!!

    Why similar: Dating Sim 37.7%, Visual Novel 30.2%, Romance 16.6%, Cute 8.4%, Story Rich 7%

  38. #38 作为游戏和诗歌的世界
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 61 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 76 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    66% matchVery Positive94% of 267 reviews2026
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    69% matchVery Positive92% of 180 reviews2023
    Dev: DreaMory
    Windows

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    Dev: 游影互娱
    Windows · Mac

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    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,691 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive100% of 92 reviews2024
    Dev: Lunatic Works
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive86% of 140 reviews2024
    Dev: 琉璃花糖制作组Pub: WindField Games
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive91% of 328 reviews2020
    Dev: PEARFLOWERPub: GameCreator
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    67% matchMixed68% of 176 reviews2025
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    Windows

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