Games Like Fishbowl

Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.2%, Emotional 16%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.

Why similar: Emotional 19.9%, LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Cozy 10.4%

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, LGBTQ+ 10%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Emotional 9.9%

Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death.

Why similar: Emotional 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Psychological 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.2%

Plenty of Fish in the Sea is a cozy narrative-driven dating sim where you engage in heartfelt conversations with charming salmon and take them on delightful underwater dates.

Why similar: Emotional 18.2%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%, Visual Novel 10%

A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.

Why similar: Cozy 29.7%, Emotional 20.2%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Emotional 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.7%

A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

Why similar: Cozy 16.7%, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Emotional 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%

Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.

Why similar: Emotional 35.1%, Choices Matter 20.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Story Rich 17%, Relaxing 5.4%

No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.1%, Emotional 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Visual Novel 9.9%

One Day, One Life. Sumire is a magical narrative adventure about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 10.6%

Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%

Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.

Why similar: Emotional 18.8%, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Psychological 16%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Anime 9.7%

Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Emotional 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Choices Matter 7.7%

Fishy is a heartfelt visual novel about friends, enemies, acceptance, and monsters. Explore the aquarium, face your fears, and maybe make a friend. here fishy fishy f̵̥͘͠i̷̱͉͋͑s̵͙̈͘h̵͖̅y̶̜͘

Why similar: Emotional 30.3%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Psychological 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Story Rich 13.6%

Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!

Why similar: Emotional 28.9%, Dialogue Heavy 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Top-Down 9.3%, Cute 8.8%

A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

Why similar: Emotional 21%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Psychological 13.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story.

Why similar: Emotional 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, LGBTQ+ 9.6%

Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.5%, Emotional 26.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 8.4%

Explore a colorful underwater world and help a pink dolphin find the perfect date for Valentine's day!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Anime 12.6%, Choices Matter 11%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Games can really show someone's personality, don't you think? By way of a simple exploration-based adventure, this data-science game analyzes your actions to estimate your personality.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Emotional 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Fantasy Aquarium offers an effortless way to enhance your gaming experience. You can nurture a diverse range of small fish with unique characteristics and construct a vibrant fantasy world from scratch, transforming mundane fish-keeping into an engaging pursuit.

Why similar: Anime 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Cute 19%, Relaxing 18.9%, Casual 6.8%

An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Emotional 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Story Rich 10.4%

Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!

Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Story Rich 12.1%

Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Psychological 15.8%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.9%

A gloomy lesbian / yuri visual novel featuring characters based on famous Romantic poets such as Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Byron. Can you help Samantha Coleridge repair her fractured relationship with Lillian Wordsworth?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Emotional 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future.

Why similar: Emotional 27.3%, Psychological 21.9%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Story Rich 6.6%

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.3%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Emotional 13.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.

Why similar: Emotional 31.4%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Anime 15.3%, Story Rich 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%

Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.

Why similar: Cozy 16%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Emotional 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%

In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.2%, Emotional 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Story Rich 9.9%

Rewoven Self is a 2.5D side-scrolling narrative puzzle game where fantasy and reality intertwine. Through folding, cutting, and stitching, you rebuild yourself in a cycle of brokenness and renewal — a gentle yet profound journey of emotional healing.

Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Relaxing 31.6%, Casual 15.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Road Trip to the End of the World is a visual novel about the death of a friendship. When Andy and her imaginary friend Fishy set off on a road trip to crash their ex-best friend’s wedding, will they know when to hit the brakes?

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Cozy 44%, Story Rich 13.5%, Emotional 12.1%, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 8.5%

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Emotional 23.5%, Cozy 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.7%

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Story Rich 26.2%, Cute 20.6%, Relaxing 12.9%, Colorful 7.6%

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy slice-of-life game about running a small-town convenience store, inspired by early 1990s Japan. Meet regulars, stock shelves, and watch quiet, everyday moments turn into meaningful stories.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 34.3%, Cozy 21.4%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Choices Matter 10%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between real people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 32.9%, Cozy 20.6%, Emotional 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.1%, Story Rich 6.2%

When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.7%, Emotional 22.1%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.3%

The Archipelago is a visual novel about brewing tea. The teas you choose determine who you encounter in the midst of a vibrant and changing world.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Emotional 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%

Run a tea shop in the British countryside and enkindle your love for poetry in this heartfelt visual novel. Play as Ms Meadows, retired journalist and tea enthusiast, as she prepares for her best friend’s long-awaited visit. Listen to customers’ stories, brew tea, and craft wholehearted poems.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.3%, Emotional 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Choices Matter 11.1%

A mysterious plot about a film student who finds herself lost in the world of the dead, the Posthumous Lands. Alongside a purple-haired woman, Coralina must decipher Human Alchemy in this retro adventure with cinematic touches!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Emotional 19.7%, Visual Novel 16.2%, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Tidal Therapy is a travel novel game for tired adults. A tired office worker heads to the sea. The setting is a quiet and beautiful sea town with a seaside park, warehouse district, and tower condominiums.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Psychological 11%

You wake up at the bottom of the ocean, surrounded by your broken memories. Reclaim and compile your magic or drown in a sea of dreams.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, LGBTQ+ 15.4%, Choices Matter 14.5%, RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Cozy 24.8%, Emotional 22.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 10%, Story Rich 9.1%

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.

Why similar: Emotional 32.8%, LGBTQ+ 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Cute 8.8%

Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You'll take on various tasks from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gentle touch might make a difference in their lives, and perhaps uncover some hidden stories...

Why similar: Cozy 33.7%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Story Rich 12%, Relaxing 9.8%

A Mortician's Tale is a short, story-driven game about a mortician tasked with running a funeral home.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Story Rich 10.6%

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: LGBTQ+ 21.7%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Multiple Endings 12.9%

A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.

Why similar: Emotional 24%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

It's not what you say, it's how you say it. We should talk is a short-form narrative game that will make you think carefully about the words you choose. Can your relationship survive the night?

Why similar: Emotional 17.1%, LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Choices Matter 12.2%

How to Say Goodbye is a beautiful narrative puzzle game inspired by picture books. Reorganize the environment and solve puzzles to help a group of ghosts on their quest to finally move on.

Why similar: Emotional 54.9%, Cute 15.8%, Relaxing 14.8%, Colorful 7.6%, Casual 4.9%

Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Emotional 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Female Protagonist 7%

A sweet, slow burn yuri / lesbian visual novel about an anxious young teacher being swept off her feet by the cool, competent school nurse.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Emotional 20%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

The August Before: Chapter One is the first chapter in a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Cozy 35.3%, Emotional 22.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 8.4%, Cute 7.3%

Step into Pixel's shoes in this one-of-a-kind journey that bridges time, memories, and the aroma of fresh coffee. Dive deep into a city balancing its past and future. Engage in intense arcade challenges, immerse yourself in heartfelt stories, and navigate a world crafted in pixel art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Story Rich 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Choices Matter 11.6%

If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.

Why similar: Emotional 17%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.8%

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Emotional 29.1%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 11%

A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Multiple Endings 19%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Anime 14.9%, Choices Matter 10.9%