- #1 Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook
97% matchMixed63% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Winter In Fairbrook is a dating and farming simulation game and takes place after the first Flower Shop game. Play as Natalie this time, and meet some of the characters of the first game like Clara, Susana, Steve, Trent, Jacob plus a "new entry": Ryan, who runs the general store of the town.
Why similar: Dating Sim 15%, Farming Sim 14.2%, Romance 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Anime 8%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the narrative and gameplay style of the original in a new seasonal setting.
- #2 Stardew Valley
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 992,215 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 83.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Why similar: Farming Sim 55.7%, Dating Sim 16%, Simulation 10.2%, Cute 5.9%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive farming and life simulation game that perfectly captures the balance of crop management and character romance.
- #3 Always Remember Me
96% matchMixed60% of 270 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Amy is desperate! Her boyfriend Aaron doesn't remember her anymore after a car accident! Will you be able to make him remember again? Or perhaps it's time to move on. Maybe Amy will fall in love with someone else? It's up to you to decide. Play this life simulation game with dating sim elements and shape Amy's destiny.
Why similar: Dating Sim 16.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Romance 12.4%, Anime 9.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this visual novel focuses on emotional storytelling and relationship management similar to the Fairbrook series.
- #4 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
95% matchVery Positive93% of 5,636 reviews2020
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience the joys of life on the farm in this reimagining of a timeless STORY OF SEASONS classic!
Why similar: Farming Sim 41.1%, Dating Sim 22.6%, Simulation 10.1%, Romance 9.8%, Anime 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This classic farming sim offers the same core loop of tending to a farm while building deep relationships with the local townspeople.
- #5 Heileen 1: Sail Away
94% matchMixed55% of 134 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Embark with Heileen in a unforgettable voyage to the New World! Met with old friends, and make new ones. Find romance, avoid dangers and life your life to the fullest!
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.3%, Romance 16.2%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Comedy 10.4%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Another title from Hanako Games that emphasizes character-driven choices and romantic progression within a visual novel format.
- #6 A HERO AND A GARDEN
93% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: npckc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a fairytale hero and help him garden, since saving the princess didn't go that well. A fantasy gardening visual novel and clicker game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Interactive Fiction 26.2%, Anime 13.6%, Cute 13%, Simulation 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming hybrid of visual novel and clicker-style farming that focuses on relaxing, character-focused storytelling.
- #7 Wild Season
94% matchMostly Negative33% of 359 reviews2015
Dev: Quickfire Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Wild Season is a farming-life sim that takes its foundations from the greats within the farming simulation, visual novel, and RPG genres and delivers them with a twist. Rebuild your farm to its former glory and beyond, befriend the townspeople and maybe find your one true love (of either gender!), and solve the secret of Bedford Valley.
Why similar: Farming Sim 67.3%, Simulation 17.2%, Romance 11.4%, Indie 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines traditional farming mechanics with a heavy emphasis on dating and social interaction in a small-town setting.
- #8 Coral Island
91% matchVery Positive89% of 25,947 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Farming Sim 50.4%, Dating Sim 29.4%, Simulation 9.5%, Casual 3.3%, Adventure 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the farming sim genre that features a diverse cast of characters to romance and a beautiful island setting to explore.
- #9 Princess Evangile All Ages Version
92% matchVery Positive90% of 234 reviews2015
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This romantic visual novel has you joining a financially struggling all-girls' private school as one student's example case for gender integration. The two of you try to prove that going co-ed could save the school, while the story explores themes of traditions, change, family, and relationships.
Why similar: Romance 15.8%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Anime 9.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality visual novel that excels in character development and romantic storytelling within a school setting.
- #10 Witchy Life Story
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,190 reviews2022
Dev: Sundew Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Farming Sim 15.7%, Comedy 13.9%, Simulation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends crafting and gardening with a narrative-heavy visual novel structure focused on helping the local community.
- #11 My Time at Portia
90% matchVery Positive92% of 44,040 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
Why similar: Farming Sim 63.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Casual 7%, Adventure 6.1%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich 3D life simulation experience where building relationships and contributing to the community are just as important as crafting and farming.
- #12 Sun Haven
89% matchVery Positive81% of 24,588 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Why similar: Farming Sim 52.1%, Dating Sim 32.5%, Simulation 8.5%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This fantasy-themed farming sim provides a deep social system and multiple romance options alongside its agricultural gameplay.
- #13 Hanako's Flower Shop
88% matchVery Positive100% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: FantaJI Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Visual Novel 25.1%, Narration 18.6%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Anime 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing visual novel that centers on the management of a flower shop, directly echoing the theme of the seed game.
- #14 A Warmer Shade of Summer
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 117 reviews2021
Dev: 52.6 Productions
Windows
You return to the family farm to find it in disrepair. Maybe you have what it takes to bring it back to its former glory? Who knows who you'll meet on you're way? An old friend? That special someone? Anything is possible in Summerset.
Why similar: Dating Sim 28%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Romance 19.8%, Anime 14.3%, Casual 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This visual novel captures the same nostalgic, romantic atmosphere found in the Fairbrook summer setting.
- #15 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,111 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Romance 28%, Visual Novel 26.9%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Anime 14.1%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded visual novel that features branching paths and meaningful romantic choices similar to the Fairbrook games.
- #16 Primal Hearts
86% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: MarmaladePub: Shiravune
Windows
After moving into a new town hoping for a new life, Kazuma finds himself the swing vote between two deadlocked factions representing tradition and innovation. Nicknamed “Triple Seven,” can he still live easy and find romance under his new status as a much-contested lucky guy?
Why similar: Romance 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Comedy 10.8%, Anime 8.1%, Dating Sim 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and lighthearted visual novel that offers multiple romantic paths and a focus on character-driven comedy.
- #17 Monster Prom
84% matchVery Positive93% of 14,244 reviews2018
Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
Why similar: Dating Sim 47%, Comedy 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Funny 9.4%, Simulation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This dating sim offers a humorous and fast-paced approach to romance with strong visual novel elements and multiple endings.
- #18 Jake's Love Story
86% matchVery Positive81% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Everyday life comedy, where your choices matter.
Why similar: Dating Sim 17%, Romance 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Comedy 10.2%, Anime 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A parody-leaning visual novel that offers a humorous take on the dating sim genre while maintaining the core structure of the seed game.
- #19 Summer Meetings
85% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 11%, Anime 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward visual novel that focuses on the romantic encounters and social dynamics of a summer vacation.
- #20 Potion Permit
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,226 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Dating Sim 42.6%, Cute 14.5%, Simulation 14.3%, 2D 7.5%, Casual 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on alchemy, this game shares the cozy small-town social dynamics and relationship-building found in farming sims.
- #21 Alchemy Story
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 196 reviews2020
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Discover a world of magic, cute creatures and adventure in Alchemy Story, a casual farming simulation game! Grow your garden, brew potions, care for your pets and meet new friends!
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.7%, Dating Sim 21.2%, Romance 10.8%, Cute 9.2%, Simulation 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines farming and creature care with a cute, relaxing aesthetic that appeals to fans of casual sims.
- #22 Little Witch in the Woods
80% matchVery Positive89% of 12,303 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Why similar: Farming Sim 40.4%, Cute 17.1%, Simulation 13.8%, Funny 12.1%, Casual 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the cozy, relaxing atmosphere of a life sim while incorporating gathering and crafting mechanics in a magical setting.
- #23 Heirs And Graces
82% matchVery Positive90% of 83 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Marcel and determine whether or not he has the skills to become Lord Sandor's heir and whether or not he forms a romantic attachment to one of four potential love interests: an ex-gladiator turned gardener, a perfectionist butler, the local doctor, or a mischievous elven Lord.
Why similar: Dating Sim 17.4%, Romance 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Comedy 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused visual novel that offers a compelling story and diverse romantic options.
- #24 If My Heart Had Wings
81% matchVery Positive92% of 4,609 reviews2014
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.1%, Romance 19%, Visual Novel 16%, Anime 11.1%, Funny 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic visual novel that focuses on romance and personal growth, mirroring the emotional tone of the Fairbrook series.
- #25 NEKOKORO
82% matchVery Positive87% of 88 reviews2018
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet cute and fluffy catgirl sisters from space in this lighthearted romance Visual Novel intertwined with comedy, a bit of drama, science-fiction and fantasy!
Why similar: Romance 15.5%, Dating Sim 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Comedy 10.3%, Anime 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This visual novel provides a sweet and relaxing romantic experience with high-quality anime-style art.
- #26 Seduce Me the Otome
79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,179 reviews2015
Dev: Michaela Laws
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi.
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.8%, Romance 22.1%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Anime 14%, Simulation 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A popular visual novel that focuses entirely on romantic progression and choice-based storytelling.
- #27 Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,132 reviews2019
Dev: Yangyang Mobile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 40.2%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Anime 11.4%, Simulation 8.9%, Romance 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game mixes visual novel storytelling with RPG elements and a heavy focus on dating mechanics.
- #28 Amairo Chocolate 3
77% matchVery Positive100% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
It's been about one year since a young man came to Yunagicho. And in this town, he's met quite a few people. This is the story of his loving relationships with the wonderful women he has met. Let's do our best today, with both our familiar friends, and our new ones, too! ♪
Why similar: Dating Sim 20.3%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Anime 9.3%, Comedy 8%
- #29 Flowers And Favours: Florist Simulator
76% matchVery Positive95% of 170 reviews2025
Dev: MISK Games
Windows · Mac
Flowers And Favours is a relaxing cozy florist sim. Run your own flower shop, experiment with a stunning variety of florals, and craft unique bouquets for your adorable customers. Your floral journey begins today!
Why similar: Simulation 35.4%, Cute 28%, 2D 14%, Casual 12.7%, Singleplayer 9.9%
- #30 Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha
76% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Monster Guide Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
Real-life dating simulation game "Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha." You lose everything in a hit-and-run accident while delivering food. To make matters worse, you're scammed by the only friend you ever trusted! You start running a Pocha (food truck) and encounter five beautiful girls....
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Simulation 16.2%, Romance 13.8%, Adventure 8.8%
- #31 Last Resort
78% matchMixed57% of 143 reviews2021
Dev: Team SoupvisionPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Last Resort is a small co-op shooter in which you and up to 3 others defend humanity's first hotel on Mars against hostile aliens. Defend & power up generators, upgrade your weapons and gun down hordes of aliens to save the hotel!
Why You'll Like It: This simulation-heavy visual novel focuses on managing a resort while navigating complex character relationships.
- #32 Sky Harvest
75% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: Hamzah KirmaniPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Armed with hand-me-down tools and some cash, you begin your new life as THE Chief Farmer, a position your grandfather once excelled in. Can you honor his legacy and transform the overgrown, untamed and desolate floating island into a flourishing farm abundant with produce?
Why similar: Farming Sim 41%, Dating Sim 27.4%, Romance 22%, Cute 9.6%
- #33 Harvest Life
78% matchMixed52% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Show your mettle as both an aspiring organic farmer and a part-time adventurer. And then you might be in for a romantic happy ending.
Why similar: Farming Sim 60%, Simulation 15%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Casual 6.3%, Indie 4.7%
- #34 Roommates
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 231 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Join Max or Anne in Latin House for their first college year! They'll juggle classes, jobs, and social life with four dorm mates, potentially sparking some extracurricular fun. As Anne you can romance Max, Isabella, Dominic and Rakesh. As Max, romance Anne, Isabella, Sally and Rakesh.
Why similar: Dating Sim 19%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Romance 13.4%, Comedy 11%, Anime 9.4%
- #35 LOOPERS
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,020 reviews2023
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Tyler is a high schooler on a mission. He's going to use every minute of summer vacation to go on as many GPS-assisted scavenger hunts as possible. After running into some old friends during one of these hunts, strange things start happening: The day resets and today plays out exactly like yesterday
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Dating Sim 17.9%, Simulation 11.5%, Anime 10.5%, Romance 9.4%
- #36 Minabo - A walk through life
75% matchVery Positive81% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Minabo - A walk through life is a social simulation game where you walk the path of life while your turnip grows and thrives (or not) in its social relationships.
Why similar: Romance 32.5%, Funny 14.8%, Cute 12.7%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Simulation 9.5%
- #37 UncleOffice:uncle Dating Simulator
74% matchMixed62% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: GameUncle
Windows · Mac
You can play as a newcomer, start a new life, and date 12 uncles
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Anime 14.5%, Simulation 13%, Cute 9.3%
- #38 Shinehill
72% matchVery Positive95% of 186 reviews2026
Dev: Peach Bite
Windows
Yet again they dumped the toughest job on you. Now you are on Shinehill Island, where you suddenly replaced one of the new residents. Explore the world, meet charming townspeople, do farming, fishing, cooking and try not to reveal yourself.
Why similar: Farming Sim 33.2%, Dating Sim 30.1%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 9.1%, Adventure 4.1%
- #39 Fields of Mistria
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,018 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.5%, Dating Sim 23.9%, Romance 17.3%, Anime 8.7%, Cute 7.5%
- #40 Some Some Convenience Store
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,104 reviews2020
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store
Why similar: Dating Sim 34.6%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Anime 11.2%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Cute 7.1%
- #41 Katawa Shoujo
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,256 reviews2024
Dev: Four Leaf Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.3%, Romance 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Narration 9.3%, Anime 9.1%
- #42 그 어느 여름날의 이야기
73% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: 유진게임즈
Windows
This world's most beautiful girl, visual noble. His fate is determined by his choice.
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.6%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Simulation 15.2%, Anime 11.5%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
- #43 Farm Life: Natures Adventure
74% matchMixed57% of 67 reviews2016
Dev: Brettpenzer123
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Grow, Harvest, Nurture, Explore, Fish, Shop, Love, Mine and Events - Farm Life: Natures Adventure is full of everything from the small things like running your farm to becoming the town mayor and changing the town.
Why similar: Farming Sim 39.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, Anime 12.5%, Simulation 9.1%, 2D 5.6%
- #44 Last Resort
71% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Aleksey Izimov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into the mysterious world of the "Last Resort", a non-linear visual novel where past and future are woven together. His life’s breaking under the weight of life problems. Unable to fight any further, He decides to take his final journey. Will it change anything? Or will it lead Him to the end?
Why similar: Dating Sim 21.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 13.5%, Simulation 13.2%, Romance 10.5%
- #45 LOVEJUICED! -Hi Neighbor, meet Gamer.-
70% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Atelier KAGUYAPub: Shiravune
Windows
Keita’s summer kicks off with a random game chat—just anonymous “bros” trading jokes and awkward confessions. But when he learns his whole party is actually a group of girls living next door, things spiral fast in a season of neighborly chaos, college camaraderie, and maybe... something more.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Romance 18.7%, Anime 11.2%, Cute 10.9%, Adventure 8.8%
- #46 Sprout Valley
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Vadzim LiakhovichPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Sprout Valley is farming simulator game where you can step back from the busy life and grow the garden of your dreams. Captivating story, hand-crafted experience, cute graphics and many more!
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.4%, Simulation 13.8%, Cute 11.1%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Funny 8.1%
- #47 Wylde Flowers
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,648 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 82.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.
Why similar: Farming Sim 38.4%, Dating Sim 21.4%, Romance 14.9%, Simulation 12.2%, Cute 7.6%
- #48 Summer Clover
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,466 reviews2024
Dev: ConnectionPub: Mango Party
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience a summer like never before as you become a live-in housekeeper for three charming sisters (and your supportive supervisor).
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.8%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Anime 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Cute 8.1%
- #49 My Sweet Summer
69% matchVery Positive89% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: W-I-WPub: Bow Studio
Windows · Mac
A romantic visual novel with interactive elements. Flirt, choose, and pour your charm into short but intense stories. Take control of the situation, meet new characters, and play through mini-games where every decision can change the course of the night.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Simulation 31.3%, Anime 17.1%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 3.8%
- #50 Brookhaven Grimoire
71% matchMixed56% of 191 reviews2022
Dev: Little_Amethyst
Windows
A Wizard has trapped you in a dark storybook, transporting you to the magical town of Brookhaven. With spells, swords, and the power of friendship, begin your new life in this strange land. But remember, escape may yet be possible for those who unravel this world’s mysteries...
Why similar: Farming Sim 33.7%, Dating Sim 27.1%, Romance 18.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%, 2D 4.5%
- #51 Heileen 2: The Hands Of Fate
73% matchMixed56% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Heileen soon discovers a deck of tarot cards representative of the seven deadly sins and the seven heavenly virtues. The cards have the power to change both her dreams and her reality, and will help Heileen discover hidden things from her past, and what she wants to be. A saint, or a sinner?
Why similar: Dating Sim 17.4%, Romance 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%, Comedy 8.8%
- #52 SunnySide
68% matchMixed66% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide.
Why similar: Farming Sim 39.1%, Romance 25.4%, Anime 16.5%, Simulation 10.4%, Casual 8.6%
- #53 Dating Simulator
69% matchMixed55% of 462 reviews2023
Dev: piratecat gamesPub: Cheesecake Dev
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Dating Simulator is a simulation game where you meet and interact with different people.
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.3%, Romance 20.8%, Comedy 13.2%, Simulation 10.5%, Funny 9.3%
- #54 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,355 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.5%, Romance 23.8%, Simulation 14.1%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Cute 10.9%
- #55 Hookah Haze
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,294 reviews2024
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
It's the year 2xxx. The inexperienced Toru Sumiki lands a job managing Hookah Haze, a new hookah lounge on the outskirts of Akihabara, where they meet three eccentric girls. The story unfolds as the girls gradually open up to them, connecting through their fondness for hookah...
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.6%, Visual Novel 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Anime 13.3%, Cute 9.3%
- #56 My Summer Adventure: Memories of Another Life
68% matchVery Positive91% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: AlkinoyPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac · Linux
A strange incident turns the life of an ordinary young man upside down when, having fallen asleep on a regular train commute, he wakes up in another country... in a body of a Japanese student! An unforgettable summer adventure awaits, promising many fateful meetings and momentous occasions.
Why similar: Romance 18.7%, Visual Novel 16%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Anime 12.2%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
- #57 花奴令 Huanu Poems
66% matchVery Positive93% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: FishfarmsPub: FISHFARMS
Windows
Huanu Poems is a multi-ending love adventure game. As a photographer, carrying the secret of being a bloodline inheritor of HuaNu Town, you will take lovely Peach to run a B&B, encounter gentle Cloudia. Your choices will affect the direction of the story.
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Romance 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
- #58 Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 427 reviews2023
Dev: Appci Inc.Pub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Explore the wide world of Anthos with the help of your wacky inventor friend Doc Jr. and many others! It’ll be up to you to revive the Harvest Goddess and the Harvest Sprites, as well as reconnect all of the villages of Anthos with each other! Farm all around Anthos using the improved Expando-Farm!
Why similar: Farming Sim 42.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Simulation 13.7%, Cute 7.8%, Family Friendly 7.7%