- #1 ぼくの葬式にようこそ -happy rebirthday-
97% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ひとりサークル「匙投げ部」Pub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
死後、白黒の世界に迷い込んだ「ぼく」は生前の記憶を取り戻す"旅"に出る。主人公の葬式から始まる、切なくて温かい成長譚。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.5%, Visual Novel 23%, Adventure 14.5%, Drama 11.9%, Comedy 7.1%
- #2 Days With Ollie
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: PT. Global Digital ArthaPub: hololive Indonesia
Windows
The day has finally come. The day that will determine on whether or not you'll be accepted as a reporter in hololive. And not just any reporter, but the exclusive reporter for Kureiji Ollie! What goes down on in the life of the zombie idol? Find out what it'll be like to spend Days with Ollie!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Drama 16.2%, Text-Based 11.2%, Adventure 7.4%
- #3 retrospect
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: pankuzufactory
Windows · Mac
"retrospect" is a linear, full-length visual novel. Trace the memories of the ghosts and learn about them. That is the only mourning you can do.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Drama 16.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Text-Based 12.5%
- #4 探偵Rと預言者J
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NUMBER7
Windows · Mac
Gather evidence and uncover the truth through your interactions with others in this mystery adventure game about a case where past and present collide.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #5 空野まなみの事件録 ― 空白のカルテ ―
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rabbitly
Windows
Medical clerk Manami Sorano discovers a medical record of a non-existent patient. The next day at a hot spring inn, a murder occurs—the victim’s name matches the record. Coincidence or fate? Using her skills and medical records, she unravels the truth in this mystery adventure!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Text-Based 13.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 8.7%
- #6 BLACK SHEEP TOWN
94% matchVery Positive97% of 207 reviews2022
Dev: BA-KU
Windows
It is a digital novel set in a fictional city.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.4%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Drama 18.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #7 ふりかけ☆スペイシーOVA ベトナム・カンボジア・タイ・フィリピン編
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: よんとんトマチン
Windows
お騒がせ少女たちが東南アジアで難民に!?「さぁたん」たちの地元・日本列島が沈没しちゃった。あれやこれやで「かがみ」がトゥクトゥク化!謎の小包を運ばされる一行に忍び寄る影とはいったい…?──「ORIGINAL VIDEOGAME of ASIA」略して「OVA」!もうネオ昭和とか関係ないけど腹をくくれ!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.8%, Visual Novel 27.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Comedy 10.8%, Text-Based 10.7%
- #8 貴方が狼カードデス!
92% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: toRipota
Windows
Accuse and execute the owner of the werewolf card. It's a 5-minute round of a repeated death game in the werewolf genre.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.8%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Text-Based 12.4%, Adventure 10%, Cute 7.6%
- #9 終わりの鐘が鳴る前に Chapter3
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Cynical Honey
Windows
「これは何を手にするために、何かを失う物語」 季節は変わり冬になる。死神の条件のために主人公、長谷部涼平は菅野雪乃への恋心を自覚するが、彼女の親友に想いを寄せられてしまい、今度は三角関係の当事者になってしまった。自分の未来を掴むためにも菅野雪乃との両思いを目指すことになるが…。青春群像劇ビジュアルドラマ三部作の最終章が遂に開幕!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Drama 15.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Text-Based 11.9%
- #10 Findme ~30才の夢追い人~
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: 三ノ宮グループPub: Blue Moon
Windows
It is a Japanese visual novel game. It is a game to read texts. Enjoy the story of anguish, conflict, dreams and hope. There is no branching depending on the choices, but you can have a rich story experience like a movie.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Drama 16.4%, Text-Based 15.2%, Adventure 8%
- #11 絶体絶命少女 虚空の方程式
90% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: +LIVEPub: EXAMGAMES
Windows
少女の絶命まであと30分…。 『絶体絶命少女』は、"冷たい方程式"や"トロッコ問題"をオマージュした短編SFビジュアルノベルです。 母親に会うため宇宙船に密航した少女か、宇宙事故に遭い救助を待つ遭難者たちか、あなたは命の選択を迫られます。 救う命を選び、少女の運命を見届けましょう。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.7%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Drama 14.8%, Cute 7.2%
- #12 방과 후 특별지도 (After-school Confession)
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: gotokiPub: UNIZSHOP
Windows
“지애 쌤이랑 사귀고 싶지?”, "너랑 지애 쌤이 잘 될 수 있게 도와줄게.” ㅡ짝사랑을 좇아 멘토링 프로그램에 들어온 주인공. 그러나 그곳에서 만난 멘티 서희는 선생님과 맺어질 수 있게 돕겠다며 이상한 제안을 해오는데—서희의 제안 뒤에 숨겨진 진짜 의도는 무엇일까? 어딘가 수상한 4차원 소녀와 함께하는 예측 불가능한 연애 협동.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.9%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Text-Based 10%, Drama 9.9%, Adventure 9.3%
- #13 Days with the Ogre Girl
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: POISONPub: PRODUCTION PENCIL
Windows
Izumi, the demon girl you accidentally captured. A novel adventure game where you gradually connect hearts as you spend your days together with Izumi.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.5%, Visual Novel 30.2%, Adventure 20.1%, Text-Based 11.5%, 2D 6.7%
- #14 MOOZ
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: motsuhouse
Windows
This is an adventure novel of suspense and horror in which the story diverges depending on the choices you make. An online drinking session with friends. A person with a knife is lurking in the background. What will you do to rescue your friend?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.1%, Visual Novel 27.7%, Adventure 18.1%, Text-Based 10.1%, Mystery 7.6%
- #15 My Dearest Direst Disaster
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Water Phoenix
Windows
「透明人間」のクロと、「透明人間しか見えない・聞こえない」豹馬。平穏を望む2人に、世界は恐るべき牙を剥ける。何度でも。ただ、豹馬の望みが絶たれるまで。
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.6%, Drama 16.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Mystery 9%
- #16 32, Dandelion Drift
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PRG Studios
Windows
Discover the secrets held within the old House on 32, Dandelion Drift. In this classic Visual Novel you’ll find joy, hope, but also remorse and terror.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Adventure 15%, Drama 11.8%, Text-Based 10.1%
- #17 我家恋天使太废柴鸟真~可怕
85% matchVery Positive100% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: HulottePub: Kagami Games
Windows
HULOTTE’s classic visual novel is now on Steam! After an injury ends his track dream, Sakuma Tsumugi meets a clumsy Love Angel and begins a sweet search for his destined special someone.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.8%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Text-Based 10.5%, Comedy 7.7%
- #18 Hira Hira Hihiru
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 902 reviews2023
Dev: BA-KUPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.5%, Drama 15.6%, Adventure 14%, Text-Based 9.3%
- #19 恋愛花道
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: ひとりサークル「匙投げ部」Pub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
恋愛リアリティショー「恋愛花道」に主役として出演することになった主人公・ハレムこと薔薇園 晴夢(ばらぞの はれむ)。しかし、恋人候補の男たちは全員"ハズレ"だった……!
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Drama 13.6%, Comedy 7.3%
- #20 未然探偵 The Protea Cases
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: orange
Windows
予測された未来に挑め―― 探偵見習いである伊月千春は失踪人探しの仕事の最中、犯罪予測AI『プロテア』を偶然、手に入れるが…
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.9%, Visual Novel 30.6%, Adventure 20.4%, Mystery 10.3%, 2D 6.8%
- #21 Information conveyed Information received
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: ほんわかふわふわ
Windows
You are an AD intern at a TV studio aiming to secure a job offer. During a live talk show, you must give directions using cue cards. Convey information based on the situation to keep things running smoothly, boost audience favorability toward the guest, and earn your offer through your performance.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.6%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Cute 8.1%, 2D 6.5%
- #22 無垢を裂く
83% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: car10game
Windows
A novel game about experiencing first love that begins in the rainy season.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.7%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Drama 16.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Text-Based 8.5%
- #23 Feeling Death
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SYUPRO-DXPub: room6
Windows · Mac
A Game Where You're Killed for Becoming a Couple.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Drama 12%, Mystery 10.5%
- #24 Blooming Ashes
80% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: LunaKin
Windows
In a shattered post-apocalyptic world, your story is forged through tension, intrigue, and humanity. Traverse hidden paths, witness multiple perspectives, and shape the fate of the last refuge. Will you wield cold steel or ignite the flame of empathy?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.2%, Visual Novel 30.9%, Adventure 20.6%, Story Rich 7.8%, 2D 6.9%
- #25 Days with Marie, My Love - MOTION EDITION -
81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: POISON EXTASYPub: PRODUCTION PENCIL
Windows
You can enjoy the sex life of the lovers. The heroine's sex technique is especially wonderful. The hero is tossed around, but he boldly tries his best to satisfy the heroine.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Text-Based 10.4%, Comedy 7.7%
- #26 The story of Bill Bear
82% matchMixed59% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
Help the little bear to find the way home. What dangers can be hidden in the night streets of a quiet suburb? Who is waiting for him at home, and who is waiting in the dark around the corner?
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 29.1%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 7.4%, 2D 6.4%
- #27 オクリ -OKURI-
79% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Y軸23Pub: ダンプ'sクリエイティブギルド
Windows
人気コンカフェ「troisième(トロワジエム)」で。 嬢を送迎する「送りドライバー」として働く主人公はある日、店長から依頼を受ける。 「最近、どうにもウチの子たちの様子がヘンなの。どこか仕事に身が入っていないというか……」 「そこでアンタ、送りの時にそれとなく事情を聞き出してもらえないかしら?」 嬢たちの事情を暴き、 依頼を遂行するか?それとも禁断の愛を育むか……? 決断は、アナタの手に委ねられています……。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.7%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Drama 15.1%, Text-Based 12.8%, 2D 6.3%
- #28 沈める楽園
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: ひとりサークル「匙投げ部」Pub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
少女達の「最期の一日」を辿り、真相を紐解いていく
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 27.5%, Adventure 17.2%, Text-Based 11%, Cute 7.8%
- #29 A Red Letter Day
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: moarea88
Windows
A clumsy, heartwarming visual novel featuring the slightly airheaded heroine Ryoko and her childhood friend Manabu.When Ryoko's well-meaning blunders go too far, even Manabu's most embarrassing secrets end up exposed to the whole class! It’s just another day of chaos and comedy at their high school.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.7%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Text-Based 13.2%, Drama 10.7%, Cute 7.9%
- #30 Midnight School Walk 真夜中学園さんぽ
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Hautecouture Inc.
Windows
In the summer of third year of high school, the movie club which he belongs in crisis of survival! Have make movie until Cultural festival, if don’t make impress the audience, movie club will be forced to abolish. The cast of the movie is what a girl! Will he be able to keep the movie club alive ?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.8%, Visual Novel 31.3%, Adventure 20.2%, Cute 8.7%, 2D 7.1%
- #31 あまつそらに咲く
77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: studio aila
Windows
みんなで過ごすことができる最後の夏。 『この夏を忘れない思い出にしよう。』 だれかが言ったその言葉から始まる、茹だるように暑い、鮮明な夏の日。 大丈夫。きっと忘れない。 たとえ、目に見えるものが偽物だとしても。
Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Drama 15%, Mystery 5.9%
- #32 Kissrim
75% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: iMel
Windows
“Please give your vital energy to Lily.”
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.8%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Drama 16.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Text-Based 7.8%
- #33 Love Sphere
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Akechine
Windows
Love Sphere is a Adventure told from a first-person perspective. Relive the dull middle-aged man's brief encounter.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.3%, Visual Novel 26.8%, Drama 17.4%, Adventure 17.3%, Text-Based 9.1%
- #34 Omoide Ni Kawaru Kimi Memories Off
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. なんとなく大学生になった主人公、「加賀正午」。 それなりに一人暮らしの大学生活を楽しんでいる一方で、彼は漠然とした憂鬱さを感じていた。 その原因は数年前、理由も告げず突然消えた恋人、「黒須カナタ」だった。 カナタとの唐突な別れは彼の心に大きな傷をつけていたのだ……。 それから数年後── 偶然にもカフェで再会するカナタと正午。 失ったと思っていたカナタとの再会で彼の心は乱れてしまう。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.7%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Drama 16.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #35 因果律 Inside The Memory
76% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Garnet Bloom
Windows
[Using Live2D, almost full voice] (Voice is only in Japanese)A mystery that begins with a single invitation received from your uncle.A ``mystery'' that happens to someone who was supposed to be an invited guest. Please try to solve it by yourself.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.5%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Adventure 18.9%, Mystery 7.9%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #36 Memories Off Sorekara
75% matchVery Positive93% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 浜咲学園に通う高校3年生「鷺沢一蹴」 彼には同学年の彼女、「陵いのり」がいた。 何もかも順調だった。 しかし、それは唐突に訪れる……。 卒業も間近に控えた雨の日のバレンタインデー……。 いのりからデートに誘われた一蹴は、いのりから告白された想い出の場所に連れて行く。 そこで渡されるチョコレートと一緒に渡されたのは…… いのりからの一方的な別れ話。 果たして別れの訳は……一蹴といのりの関係は……!?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.7%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Drama 16.4%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #37 The Ancient Magus' Bride Midsummer Pilgrimage
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: mebiusPub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
The first visual novel game of The Ancient Magus' Bride!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.4%, Adventure 16.9%, Text-Based 14.2%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #38 小学生はませている。
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: NOLAS project
Windows
いじめの犯人探しに抜擢された主人公。 彼が描く推理、その結末は必ずしも正しいとは限らない。 あなたが選んだ結末次第で、 誰かを苦しめるのかもしれない……
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Drama 17.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Text-Based 7.3%
- #39 Married Woman's Heaven2 - Breeding Apartments, Filling Married Women's Wombs with Child Seeds -
74% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: eroitPub: bootUp
Windows
The main character builds a condominium in order to have a married woman as his object of desire, Two beautiful wives become his targets.They get close to married women, make them drown in the pleasures of sex, and impregnate them with the seed of a child other than their husbands' into their wombs!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.7%, Drama 18.9%, Adventure 15.6%, Text-Based 9%
- #40 Twinkle★Nights
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: シラビノ遊屋Pub: shirabino
Windows
夜の世界で「星のかけら」を集める少女アイの ゆるくてかわいい街ブラノベルゲーム!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.5%, Visual Novel 30.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Text-Based 16.2%, Indie 1.6%
- #41 Secret Crush -Unrequited love-
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: dramatic create
Windows
My second spring in high school. Surrounded by my dreamy upperclassman, that classmate I'm interested in, and my childhood friend who's a year younger than me. She's been in the search for a boyfriend who would look at her, and only her. The protagonist Chika decides to confess her feelings to……
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.8%, Visual Novel 30.3%, Adventure 19.7%, Text-Based 11.5%, 2D 6.6%
- #42 立ち絵が変なポーズの恋愛アドベンチャー
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ななにのん
Windows
All the characters are in strange poses, but that's normal for this game. A school romance novel game set in a strange world.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.7%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Comedy 10.5%, Text-Based 9.7%
- #43 Riddle Me Bunny: Nonogram
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Midnight Cupcakes
Windows
A cozy nonogram puzzle adventure wrapped in a storybook world. Solve gentle picture-logic puzzles to reveal hand-crafted pixel art, and slowly bring color back to a village that has quietly faded away.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.5%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Drama 13.4%, Text-Based 9.9%, Mystery 7.5%
- #44 Kamaitachi no Yoru x3
71% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
サウンドノベル「かまいたちの夜」シリーズ30周年を記念して、『かまいたちの夜×3』がSteamに登場! シリーズ3作目にして完結編となる本作には、『かまいたちの夜』『かまいたちの夜2』のメインストーリーも収録。 初めてシリーズを遊ぶ方でも登場人物たちの関係性や過去にあった事件を知ることができるので、安心してプレイできる。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.1%, Visual Novel 27.8%, Adventure 18.5%, Text-Based 15%, Mystery 9.7%
- #45 Pursuing My Uncle
70% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: ふわふわ電子研究所
Windows · Mac
Spend a week at your uncle’s house in this short visual novel.From time to time, a special “Pursue” button will appear, guiding the story toward one of two endings.Approx. 30 minutes playtimeTwo possible endingsRated R12[Features]The “Pursue” button cannot be skipped.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 29.7%, Adventure 19.3%, Text-Based 11.4%, 2D 6.8%
- #46 AOISHIRO HD REMASTER
71% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
Japanese adventure game. Aoi Shiro is an adventure game that sets stage in both the modern real world and a mythical world. Aoi Shiro takes place in the same universe as its predecessor, Akai Ito.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 28.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Cute 8.7%
- #47 海鳥野ガクの精神鑑定録
70% matchVery Positive83% of 315 reviews2024
Dev: いもチャイ屋
Windows
「彼は本当に精神疾患なのか?それとも……」 精神科医である道島(主人公)は、ある入院患者の担当を任される。母親を刺したというその少年は、 奇妙な幻聴の症状を抱えており……。貴方は神話生物の魔の手から逃れ、生き延びる事が出来るのか…!?
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.5%, Adventure 16.2%, Text-Based 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%
- #48 Nimue
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nagi
Windows
A man awoke by the lake with no memory. Guided by a pilgrim, he discovers he was once the sorcerer Merlin—and learns the truth about the "Saint" who sealed him away. A dark fantasy visual novel about unrequited love. Three endings await.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.4%, Visual Novel 26.8%, Adventure 17%, Text-Based 13.6%, Cute 8.2%
- #49 The 257th Element
69% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: REAL co.Ltd
Windows · Linux
In 2032, Tokyo scientists unveil Araraginium, the 257th element, capable of materializing matter and bringing back the deceased as Araragi Humans. Masakazu Tokimune, a Japanese high school student, grapples with daily life's blend of humor, intrigue, and love.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.7%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Text-Based 10.5%, Comedy 10.4%
- #50 PIGBLUE
70% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Fatih Mert
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stranger arrives at a quiet and isolated town... PIGBLUE.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.3%, Drama 14.7%, Text-Based 14.6%, Mystery 8.7%
- #51 Putrika 2nd.cut:For the Exquisite Attire
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: トトメトリ
Windows
Is cutting down a young girl a sin, or a salvation? In the Haku-a Church where pure love and jealousy collide, a young gem-craftsman is forced to choose—to let her live, or to end her life.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.3%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Text-Based 10.5%, Cute 8.3%
- #52 The medical examination diary: Teamwork in Paradise.
68% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: iMel
Windows
"The medical examination diary: Teamwork in Paradise." is a novel game. Enjoy new episodes by the heroines of "The medical examination diary: the exciting days of me and my senpai" and "The 2nd page of the medical examination diary: Another story of exciting days of me and my senpai".
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Drama 14.3%, Text-Based 9.5%
- #53 Memories Off6 T-wave
68% matchVery Positive97% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 神奈川県澄空市────。 秋は深まり、枯葉が道を彩っている。 「塚本志雄」は、幼なじみの「遠峯りりす」と歩く通学路でしみじみと思い起こしていた。 後から付いてくる感じだった幼い頃のりりす。 しかし、数年の間を経て再会したりりすは随分と我侭になっていた。 そして、志雄はいつしか下僕のような扱いに……。 その日、同級生の「箱崎智紗」をりりすに紹介される。 地味だった智紗は、大胆にイメージチェンジをしていた。
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.7%, Drama 20.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #54 Alice49 EP.0『ダイヤモンドとシュークリーム』
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Include0
Windows
Authentic Mystery ADV Alice49 Episode 0 Diamonds and Cream Puffs An adventure game to solve a mystery hidden in a mystery novel.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.5%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Text-Based 13.6%
- #55 右手にペンを、左手に過去を。
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HaraPeko部
Windows
-Change the past, create the future - A novel game about changing the past. What would the present be like if you could remove the regrets of that time? Rewrite the book that contains your past and create the future that you could not get. A new sensation ADV is now available from HaraPeko club.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.2%, Drama 15.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Text-Based 12.1%
- #56 Memories Off #5 Togireta Film
67% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 千羽谷大学の2年生「河合春人」は、映画作りという夢を目指して、小さな映画サークルに所属している。 だが春人は、1年前に親友「日名雄介」の死をきっかけに、その夢をあきらめかけていた。 そんな春人の前に突如現れた謎の女「仙堂麻尋」 彼女の登場で、「日名あすか」をはじめとする仲間たちとの間に、微妙な変化が訪れる……。 立ち止まったままの春人の胸にかけがえのない想いが宿るとき、途切れたフィルムは静かに回り出す。
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Drama 20.6%, Adventure 16%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #57 Memories Off Yubikiri No Kioku
67% matchVery Positive93% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 今年もここ、神奈川県藤川市にある藤林高等学校にも春が訪れた。 教室の窓から差し込む暖かい日差しにまどろみながら「芹澤 直樹」はいつも願う。 「ちなつは、なおくんの嫁なのです!」 そんなことを恥ずかしげもなく言える幼なじみの「天川 ちなつ」や学校の仲間たちと、ずっと楽しく過ごせればいいのに──。 しかし、その願いは唐突に打ち砕かれる。 突如として現れた謎の少女「南雲 霞」 そして始まった霞と秘密の同棲生活。
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Drama 20.7%, Adventure 16%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #58 Tricks, Treats and Mirrors - An EoG Side Story
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Lonely Rabbit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Trick-or-Treat" doesn't always get you a treat.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.7%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Adventure 18%, Comedy 9.2%, Cute 7.9%
- #59 SHINJUKU SOUMEI
66% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Through the eyes of Torao, explore a story that raises profound questions about the value of life. Questions that speak to those living in modern times, those in the city, and for all of us.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 27.7%, Adventure 22.4%, 2D 6.7%, Story Rich 3.7%
- #60 その首輪を離さないで ~狼を食べたい赤ずきんと赤ずきんを食べたい猟師~
69% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: HOLY GATE
Windows
Don't Remove That Collar! Hungry Red Riding Hood v.s. Hungry Hunter
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 29.3%, Adventure 19.3%, Comedy 11.3%, Cute 9%