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Sole survivor of a terrible incident, you find yourself in the company of new friends and new conflict on the island of Illyria.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 8.5%

Luna has been working too hard, fortunately as she finishes up each night she manages to find her way to a hidden out of the way cafe, one where the gals all dress up like different animals. It could be a place for dreams to come true, or just for Luna to blow off some steam and relax each night.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.3%, Dating Sim 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

"Curtain Call" is a visual novel about (literally) breaking through social masks by forming meaningful connections with incredibly deep personalities. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or something more, there’s a whole cast of characters just dying to meet you!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Time Management 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%

Where are you, Cinderella? is a visual novel about Vietnamese culture and the world of entertainment. Will you be able to find the lost shoe’s owner? Or, will you find your shoe?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Dating Sim 10%

A fantasy tea-brewing adventure. Listen to your customers' worries and brew them the tea that they didn't know they needed.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 31.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Visual Novel 7.4%, Choices Matter 7.3%

Charlotte, has been dumped by her long term girlfriend Mikka. Fortunately her sexy friend Sophie insists on taking her out to try and cheer her up. But Sophie is quite a wildcat so who knows where such a date could lead in this yuri/lesbian themed visual novel with multiple routes and endings.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Visual Novel 9.1%

Shape queer love and friendship at the end of the world in this choice-driven, emotional narrative game. Will you settle for pessimism, or open yourself to trust?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.3%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Multiple Endings 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

Fall in love with marbles and learn to believe in yourself again.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Visual Novel 8.5%

The hapless, love-struck Ichika made a big mistake, and she might have ruined her friendship with Hana forever. With the help of her classmate Ayumi, can she work her own feelings out in time to show Hana how she really feels? A soft, comedic romance with big personalities and a tinge of melodrama.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Dating Sim 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 8.3%

Choose your own story as you take over a beach resort, of course it's not all fun and games but at least the park is filled with an array of beautiful women to distract you. Your choices will determine the story and whether romance is in the air and how your beach visit will end.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.5%, LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Visual Novel 9.2%

A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.4%, Dating Sim 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 8.2%

A Boys Love visual novel set around a pulse-pounding hostage situation. Can Numata make it out of things unscathed? Every choice matters! Fully translated into English with the original Japanese voice acting intact.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%

Briana has been craving some time off all summer and finally with her shoot wrapped for hiatus she can relax at her summer cottage on the lake. To really enjoy herself she even drags her female co-stars along for the ride.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Visual Novel 8.6%

A slice-of-life visual novel with darker twists hiding within! Haru Amari wasn't looking for love, just a new beginning far from his past. Instead he finds himself in complicated relationships where he must decide between his needs and those of the men around him.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.2%, Dating Sim 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Choices Matter 8.6%

Finding love isn't always easy. Within a limited time, manage your life and find someone you truly love.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Time Management 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%

Welcome to MONSTER LUV RADIO, where you play a radio DJ giving dating advice to a host of supernatural creatures! Keep your ratings up by giving sound advice and following the rhythm of your DJ mix board, and make sure your boss doesn't shut down your show!

Why similar: Dating Sim 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Immersive Sim 8.8%

Studio Reignbow presents, a chat-sim style otome visual novel. Abandoned in space, all hope seems lost until you receive a strange signal... which installs a dating app onto your computer of all things!? You finally have someone to talk to, maybe you won't die alone and a virgin in space after all!

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, LGBTQ+ 9.3%, Visual Novel 9.3%

After surviving a near death encounter on their first day of work, Hunter has noticed something shocking. They're slowly turning into a mermaid! The latest adventure game/life simulation hybrid from the creators of the Max's Big Bust series.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 26% ★, Dating Sim 17.6%, LGBTQ+ 13.2%, Time Management 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%

Samuda Interval is a visual novel, slice-of-life, murder mystery & supernatural game. You play the daily life of Park Haewon or Park Sae-il, a college freshman attending classes, working part-time jobs, and meeting new people. Solving the serial kidnapping & murder case is your highest priority.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Dating Sim 15.9%, Clicker 14.4%, Visual Novel 9.5%

Chaotic Love and Sex is an 18+ romantic visual novel where your choices shape who you grow close to—and how your story ends. Flirt, explore, and make tough decisions as you uncover the hidden sides of Aiko, Amanda, and Hina in a story full of passion, drama, consequence, and sex.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Visual Novel 10%

Help Katsune find the Love's Heart while meeting countless girls at our lesbian university!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Time Management 13.1%, Dating Sim 11.1%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%

Pretty Peculiar Lovers is a visual novel dating sim with a compelling twist, where your decisions impact which romance candidate you engage with, and what secrets you may uncover about them. Come prepared, these seemingly kind and welcoming individuals may not be how they appear.

Why similar: Dating Sim 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.6%

This isn’t your typical dating sim. Here, you’ll find the love of your life… or she’ll find you first. Every choice matters. Every word you say reveals who you really are. And while you think you’re getting to know the characters… they’re getting to know you too.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Immersive Sim 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Visual Novel 8.9%

Fall in love… with a goddess?! In this visual novel divinely beautiful girls will steal your heart!

Why similar: Dating Sim 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

The girls of the Lingerie shop are back and they are in for their toughest day of the year, a mega sale event! How will the girls handle things, you get to decide not only how the sale goes but who you will control in this adult yuri/lesbian themed multi-routed visual novel game.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

A vibrant fantasy visual novel with multiple endings and choices.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%

Can a group of high school students write and perform an original stage play and win the national contest? Will they find love along the way? Find out in this Visual Novel!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Dating Sim 14.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%

A chat dating sim game inspired by Mystic Messenger, VTuber communities, and internet spam

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.7%, 1990's 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Dating Sim 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%

Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

An immersive MMORPG-simulation chatroom based romance / otome visual novel. You are the leader of a raiding guild in the world's hottest MMORPG, Emberfate. Will you lead your guild to success in the newest raid — and perhaps find love along the way among your guildmates?

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Immersive Sim 9%

KnightsCollege 2 is a kemono visual novel set in the Knight College, where elite knight candidates live. In this game, every choice is presented as a card, and the protagonist lives in the dormitory while collecting cards.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.9%, Dating Sim 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Visual Novel 9.4%

In a city of glittering towers and forgotten streets, one disgraced fixer must choose between the empire he was hired to save and the rebel who might save his soul.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.5%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Clicker 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%

This is a fun, tongue in cheek story of lustful urges and workplace romance. As two women go on a night out together to reaffirm their friendship as they start to work together once more.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Dating Sim 19.7%, Visual Novel 11%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%

A bite-sized visual novel about going on dates with some absolutely disastrous goblins.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%

The player doesn't impersonate a simple man, but a powerful, rich and famous nobleman who seems to be able to obtain whatever he wishes for. But will this be enough this time?

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.4%

The strangest things happen when you don't expect them...

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.8%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.3%

Court your favorite characters in this enchanting new dating simulator! Pay attention and make good choices, then maybe you can walk away with the man or woman of your dreams. Good luck!

Why similar: Dating Sim 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Immersive Sim 10%

Heart Rates: Plus is a short college romance Adult Visual Novel with meaningful choices and a realistic-but-simple sex simulation.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%

A light-hearted lesbian romance between a tired office lady and a gyaru foxgirl. Make choices as Sasami and pursue a relationship with the cheerful Mirai, or risk ruining it.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Visual Novel 9.9%

Loser Named Hana is a friendship-building visual novel. You respond to an ad advertising $100 a week to be the lonely college student, Hana, friend.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Immersive Sim 10.5%

As a merchant in a city caught between warring powers, build relationships with unforgettable characters, navigate moral gray zones, and discover how far you'll go to protect your business, and the people around it.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 33.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

When an AI program named Seren awakens to find they've been installed as the co-pilot of a smuggling ship, they'll have to rely on their newfound crewmates to help them find where they belong.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Dating Sim 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Choices Matter 8.3%

The emptiness of the chosen path entangles souls, preventing them from moving forward. The quiet, unbearably gentle withering continues, and only hope can stop it. Only hope can bring the smile to her face once more. "Debauched Memories" is a non-linear visual novel with multiple endings.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.7%, Dating Sim 22.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

TFTU: After Midnight is a dark / gothic visual novel with multiple endings. Your choices matter and will determine who stays alive and who dies. Discovering the whole truth about the murders will require more than one playthrough.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Play as Emily as she goes on her second date with Miley, after they unexpectedly hit it off from a strange and wonderful night before. Is love in the air or just a bit of lust between the two. Can Emily find something special or is this just another night of fun among many.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.5%

The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.3%, 1990's 16.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9%

Somnium Eleven is a text-based, dating sim RPG where you find romance as you try to explore the world, meet characters, and survive through a series of competitive trials to unlock your fate.

Why similar: Dating Sim 15%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Time Management 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%

Heart Flipper: A House Flipper Dating Sim is a visual novel that lets you date characters from the beloved renovation simulator. Mend their hearts with your choices, help through relaxing minigames, and find love… or stay single forever!

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, LGBTQ+ 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Simulation 10.3%

University life is always interesting. It is full of romance, dreams and plans for the future. Derek Winters is a university student. Difficulties appeared on his way, having passed which he will be able to find harmony, love and everything he wants. His fate is in your hands. YOU can help him or...

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.6%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.7%

1 broken down car, 2 weeks in a hidden seaside town, and 7 men waiting to sweep you off your feet. Will you follow the threads of destiny in Brine Bay?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Immersive Sim 9.2%

Take control of a bountifully cursed nonbinary protagonist as they navigate a world filled with peril and problems as they search for purpose and self-love. Make impactful choices and guide our cheeked up hero to save the world... and themselves.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.4%, Dating Sim 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Multiple Endings 6.9%

“A story about cat girls … with bite.” Nekos have evolved in the shadows of human society. Beautiful. Mysterious. Chaotic. And now, three of them live with you. Will you be able to get past the stigma and grow closer to them? OmOneko is a tale of cat and mouse... and rats.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.7%

Heartbeats is a visual novel about music, love, relationships, mental health, and more! Features: 4 love interests, choices that affect the story, original music, beautiful art, and multiple endings.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Dating Sim 17.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.8%

A Yaoi slice-of-life about making drinks, meeting peculiar bartenders, and hunting cute monsters. Follow Ikkarus, a gallant legendary hero, and get ready to meet Damian, a gentle archer; Orakh, an orc war chief, and Zistran, the prince of the underworld.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Visual Novel 8%, Anime 7.6%

Welcome to the Yuri story full of women! Play as an urban lady, would you choose your haunting-crush, assertive ex-girlfriend, cute best friend, mystery online friend, or...?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Dating Sim 21%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Clicker 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.1%

《Newborn: The Tears of the Garnet》is a kemono isekai school romance visual novel. As a Muye University freshman, you'll explore campus life and uncover world secrets through choice-driven storytelling.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.8%, Dating Sim 17.8%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Visual Novel 8.1%

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+ 24.5%, Dating Sim 19.4%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

An otome game with intricate dark fantasy/fairytales. Can you solve the mysteries and find love?

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 11.9%

You didn't want to spend your summer at the beach, but after being dragged there by your friend, you decide to make the most of it! Meet four unique girls and spend time with them to unlock and uncover their hidden stories, and maybe even fall in love in this heart-throbbing, rom-com visual novel!

Why similar: Dating Sim 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Simulation 10.7%

A light admonishment from Mom sparks the realization that these twin sisters care for each other in more than a familial sense. In this dramatic & romantic yuri Visual Novel, it's up to you to navigate the forbidden tension between the sisters so their love can flourish without growing one-sided.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Dating Sim 12.6%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Anime 8.1%