- #1 Summer Pockets
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,831 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 138.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Dating Sim 19.5%, Anime 14.1%, Emotional 13.2%, Adventure 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential summer-themed visual novel that perfectly captures the nostalgic and emotional atmosphere of youth.
- #2 If My Heart Had Wings
96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,617 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 38.5%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 16.1%, Cute 10.4%, Casual 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a touching coming-of-age story centered on a group of students chasing their dreams in a flying club.
- #3 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,479 reviews2020
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Why similar: Dating Sim 38.5%, Visual Novel 28.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Cute 6.8%, Relaxing 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive visual novel that allows you to grow up alongside your childhood friend, mirroring the focus on long-term character bonds.
- #4 Coffee flavor of love 咖啡甜恋
96% matchVery Positive95% of 206 reviews2021
Dev: P.G.制作组Pub: 33ParadoX&igstore
Windows · Mac
Sweet love begins in the coffee shop. Office romances of coffee shop employees. This is a visual novel game with two endings.
Why similar: Word Game 23%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Text-Based 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines casual adventure and interactive fiction to deliver a sweet, character-focused romantic narrative.
- #5 A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,172 reviews2020
Dev: Oracle and Bone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A Summer's End is a visual novel set in 1980s Hong Kong. It tells of a love story between two women. Lush and vibrant visuals, the game features over 400 unique hand-drawn artwork inspired by Asian cinema and 1980s anime.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.8%, Casual 24.8%, Anime 13.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly atmospheric and nostalgic look at youth and romance in a beautifully realized urban setting.
- #6 Coffee Talk
93% matchVery Positive95% of 12,298 reviews2020
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Interactive Fiction 27.4%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Anime 11.4%, Emotional 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intimate, character-driven conversations that mirror the dialogue-heavy and chill nature of the seed game.
- #7 停留此刻 Stay in the moment
94% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2022
Dev: 遇见咖啡厅
Windows
《停留此刻》是一款单线路的短篇视觉小说，讲述了白小夕与律晓文的师生之间，因为一本诗集所引发的互相改变与和解的故事
Why similar: Word Game 46.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Text-Based 12.5%, Anime 11.2%, Casual 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar focus on emotional storytelling and the importance of cherishing small, daily moments.
- #8 CLANNAD
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,614 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Dating Sim 22.5%, Anime 22.4%, Emotional 6.7%, Cute 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for emotional, youth-focused storytelling that explores the complexities of high school life and relationships.
- #9 Katawa Shoujo
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,524 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 24.1%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Text-Based 14.8%, Anime 10%, Emotional 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional visual novel that explores personal growth and romance through a cast of unique, relatable characters.
- #10 秋恋物语 Autumn Romance
91% matchVery Positive96% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: 异度沸腾动漫社-沸腾工作室
Windows
这是个普通的故事，因为主角是个普通的阿宅，而情节是我们视而不见的日常；这是个值得怀念的故事，那是我们不会再有的时光。当平静到暗淡的大学生活因她们而掀起波澜，生活开始发生了变化。这是个氤氲着青涩懵懂的秋天，被时间和她们推着成长的你，会不会在多年以后感叹那些日子因为她们而灿烂。
Why similar: Word Game 28.4%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Cartoon 9.8%, Anime 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the romantic and personal growth of its protagonists within a beautifully crafted visual novel framework.
- #11 他人世界末 On-looker
90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,960 reviews2020
Dev: 8A studioPub: 昆布科技
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
这是属于不怎么开朗的我们，充满逃避、畏缩、胆怯、不切实际的单恋故事。 属于你的故事结局将会如何，由你的选择而定。
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.7%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Text-Based 18%, Anime 11.4%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant visual novel that deals with the complexities of youth, regret, and the search for connection.
- #12 花落冬陽 Snowdreams -lost in winter-
89% matchVery Positive97% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: 觀象草圖 Astrolabe DraftPub: 觀象草圖 Astrolabe Draft
Windows
《花落冬陽》是一款以「夢想」與「思念」為主題的文字冒險遊戲。故事講述主角謝子臣在追尋作家之夢的過程中遭遇的困境，以及與夏芊帆、雪見兩名少女的戀愛故事。豐富的劇情、精緻的插畫、悠揚的音樂、搭配全中文語音，帶你體驗一段動人的台北冬季戀曲。
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.6%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Anime 11.6%, Emotional 10.6%, Colorful 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a rich, story-driven narrative with multiple endings that explore the emotional depth of young adulthood.
- #13 Chinese Parents
88% matchVery Positive91% of 26,693 reviews2018
Dev: 墨鱼玩游戏
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.3%, RPG 25.1%, Casual 16.3%, Anime 14.5%, Cute 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation game that captures the pressures and milestones of growing up in a Chinese context.
- #14 Love in the distance
89% matchMixed66% of 335 reviews2021
Dev: Level-Buster Studio
Windows
A word adventure game based on a long-distance relationship. On high school and college campuses, pick up memories that belong only to that time. Ideal and reality, if we can chose it again, can we not have regrets?
Why similar: Word Game 42.6%, Dating Sim 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Visual Novel 7.9%, Anime 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the emotional challenges of long-distance relationships through a story-rich, text-based experience.
- #15 Tiny Shadows Interwoven Hearts
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 3,201 reviews2025
Dev: 土豆花制作组
Windows
Programmer Lin Mo is tired of his monotonous life. One day, he meets a mysterious girl at a café who hides many secrets. As lies and true feelings intertwine, can this chance encounter save him from his numb existence? A visual novel filled with "love and hope".
Why similar: Word Game 18.3%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, JRPG 10.4%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich experience that weaves together RPG elements and dating-sim mechanics to explore deep emotional bonds.
- #16 Tiny Light
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: 青丘游戏Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
《荧火微光》是一款文字冒险（AVG）游戏，游戏将通过多人视角讲述一个成长故事，在游戏中，每一个选择都至关重要，众人的结局将由你来决定。
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Visual Novel 15.1%, RPG 13.7%, Casual 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming blend of RPG and visual novel elements that highlights the importance of small, meaningful interactions.
- #17 蔚蓝月下的回忆~SAPPHIRE MOON-FOREVER MEMORIES
86% matchVery Positive82% of 331 reviews2022
Dev: 星愿游戏制作组
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The story will be accompanied by three heroines, and everyone will find their own love in this real and imaginary world. Is it the dark-skinned school girl who is available, the cold and mysterious girl, or the afterimage that I have been unable to reach in my memory?
Why similar: Word Game 25.5%, Dating Sim 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG and dating-sim mechanics to create a heartfelt narrative about memory and connection.
- #18 Your Love Story 被你忘记的那个夏天
85% matchVery Positive85% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: Mingyu Information Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Windows
This is a AVG with love as the theme. No matter how old you grow, every summer when cicadas sing, you can still remenber of your childhood dreams, childhood friends with whom you share memories, and those pure and shining love like crystal.
Why similar: Word Game 27.7%, Dating Sim 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, RPG 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic journey through past memories, perfectly matching the theme of youth and forgotten moments.
- #19 水时钟-Water_Clock
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 109 reviews2018
Dev: 3RISEPub: 3acg
Windows · Mac
沉迷篮球游戏的大学生和破旧水杯里冒出来的小精灵——泠——的夏日奇遇。 笨拙二人组编织出燃与萌的清新治愈AVG小短剧。
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, RPG 26.4%, Anime 15%, Casual 14.8%, Adventure 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure that uses visual novel elements to tell a reflective story about time and memory.
- #20 她毕业了 So Long, My Youth
84% matchMixed68% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: 煎饼工作室 PanCakeStudio
Windows
I am Pancake. On the last day of college, I met her – How are you my dear?（Can't run, please turn off the antivirus system!）
Why similar: Word Game 39.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, RPG 10.7%, Emotional 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant look at the end of a chapter in life, focusing on the emotional transition from school to adulthood.
- #21 Paper Kite: Threads of Longing
82% matchVery Positive96% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: 依露琳（武汉）品牌管理有限公司Pub: 北京黎羽科技有限公司
Windows
After the grueling college entrance exams in June, Shen Luoying and Chen Yanqing—newly confessed lovers—are forced to attend universities in separate cities (Beijing and Jiangcheng) due to parental expectations and academic score......
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.7%, RPG 9.6%, Anime 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates 2D platforming with a narrative-heavy visual novel style to explore themes of longing and memory.
- #22 Yixin
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: 神風教主 (Master Kamikaze)
Windows
The first love simulator, the real immersive real-life love game, the video novel type, the only pure love experience, takes you into the pure and beautiful love world that seems like dreams, and feels the emotion that has been buried in your heart for a long time.
Why similar: Word Game 19.4%, Dating Sim 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, JRPG 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused romance visual novel that emphasizes emotional depth and personal drama.
- #23 完美恋人~fragile love
82% matchVery Positive86% of 236 reviews2024
Dev: XUWULE制作组
Windows
"The Perfect Lover" is a lily themed visual novel produced by XUWULE Game Studio, which is a story about promise and redemption.
Why similar: Word Game 25.6%, Dating Sim 18.9%, JRPG 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A delicate and emotional visual novel that explores the fragility of young love and connection.
- #24 硅心_Silicon Heart——AI少女情人梦 _AI Girl Lovestory
81% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: 呐呐呐制作组Pub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
超越程序化的爱——阿宅插画师与机器人少女的温馨恋爱喜剧！
Why similar: JRPG 19.9%, 2D Platformer 11%, Dating Sim 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, RPG 8.1%
- #25 Aonatsu Line
80% matchVery Positive93% of 1,005 reviews2022
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
《青夏轨迹》是日本美少女游戏资深大厂GIGA/Entergram出品的一部青春题材的视觉小说。本作由知名插画家U35负责原画与角色设计，人气声优小鸟居夕花、夏和小、和实羽优希为本作女主角献声。本作发售后赢得市场普遍赞誉，并荣获萌系游戏大赏年度剧本金奖等诸多奖项。
Why similar: Word Game 24.5%, Dating Sim 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Visual Novel 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #26 每日亲亲洛丽塔
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 383 reviews2026
Dev: 夜羊社Pub: HentaiAid
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
夜羊社视觉小说的初次官方中文版登陆Steam，洛丽塔的世界，任你徜徉！ 单线故事，可以轻松体验。 使用手工绘制的角色，画风精美。 通过精心设计的角色与故事情节，让玩家沉浸在故事中。 小说风格的的剧本，通过文字感受角色细致的心理活动。 本地化的文本与UI界面，零门槛体验游戏内容。
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.3%, JRPG 15.2%, Word Game 12.6%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 9.1%
- #27 零岁的星光
81% matchVery Positive83% of 182 reviews2023
Dev: Hippocampus制作组Pub: WindField Games
Windows
Amore~4,2 anni luce...... This is the story of the encounter between me, who is called "from the stars", and that person—— How many years have I loved you, day by day, year by year ......
Why similar: Word Game 32.4%, Dating Sim 22.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 7.6%
- #28 枝江往事
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,879 reviews2021
Dev: A-SOUL GameMaker Project
Windows · Mac
在枝江市这座繁华的城市，A-Soul五个女孩为了自己的梦想努力奋斗，为了朋友，为了梦想，为了一切未来所希望获得的东西的互相扶持走向前方，最终和粉丝们一同走向明天的励志故事。
Why similar: Word Game 27%, JRPG 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Cartoon 7.6%
- #29 百禾梦境漫游 Wandering Dreams of Yuri
78% matchVery Positive92% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: 琉璃花糖制作组Pub: u-secret studio
Windows
She becomes Alice of the fairy tale world and joins forces with the mysterious Zixuan to explore the twisted world of fantasy: name-grabbing factions, invisible witches ...... In their light-hearted adventures, they gradually uncover the truth and endeavour to return to reality.
Why similar: Word Game 18.9%, Dating Sim 12.5%, JRPG 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 6.7%
- #30 冬日树下的回忆
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,207 reviews2023
Dev: 午后零时Pub: 黎羽科技LICOGAME
Windows · Mac · Linux
《冬日树下的回忆》是由制作人xwu创立的社团「午后零时」推出的首部免费原创视觉小说，并由其旗下小组『MagicaLuv』运营。 我的梦想是成为一名教师或者医生，在学业结束后我收到了来自医院的第一份工作实习邮件。在这所医院里我将担任实习治疗师（sensei）的工作，而我负责的是一位叫“言叶”的女孩……
Why similar: Word Game 24.7%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%
- #31 风与鸟 - Wind and Bird
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 500 reviews2024
Dev: 许愿铃工作室Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
长耳族的学徒蒂娜，跟随着吟游诗人的师父，开始了传颂故事的探寻之旅。带着心爱的吊坠，二人游历过草原，高塔，小镇与森林。然而，在故事的起点和终点，却似乎另有隐情……
Why similar: Word Game 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Cartoon 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Anime 7.9%
- #32 我与她们的大学画相
76% matchVery Positive92% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: 月乃社
Windows · Mac · Linux
My College Picture with Them "is a short galgame game produced by Tsukino Shosha, which showcases the relaxed college life through the stories of two female protagonists and resolves the conflict between the" playing house style "within the student union and the club.
Why similar: Word Game 24.3%, Dating Sim 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Text-Based 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.3%
- #33 风起长安：驭骨人
79% matchVery Positive81% of 293 reviews2021
Dev: 轻梨工作室Pub: 咕咕工作室
Windows
This is a Chinese style otome game！
Why similar: Word Game 23%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Visual Novel 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #34 错过的暑假可以放第二次吗？
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 915 reviews2026
Dev: 麻溜完结制作组
Windows
游戏内容： 这是一款以绘画为主题、描述了成年人对于过往错过的人与事的灵魂之旅，兽人向的纯视觉小说游戏。 故事讲述了25岁的狸花猫兽人“启诚”，在被公司辞退后回到老家的城市。作为曾没能通过联考的美术生，在青梅竹马“未乾”，以及好朋友【熙和】、【望舒】、画室的“学弟”【烈烈】的帮助下，慢慢寻回了自己曾失去的那个暑假，那个他命中注定的人……
Why similar: Word Game 29.3%, Dating Sim 17.9%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%, Cartoony 6.1%
- #35 缚戎人：唐建中十三年
76% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: 思维度工作室（Sharewedo Studio）Pub: 思维度工作室（Sharewedo Studio)
Windows · Mac · Linux
A text adventure game of the mid Tang Dynasty, where players can experience the story of a lonely city in the Western Regions during the Tang Tibetan War in the 13th year of Jianzhong by the 'bound barbarians'. Witness the growth and helplessness of characters and the rise and fall of the era.
Why similar: Word Game 19.6%, Dating Sim 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, JRPG 11.9%, Visual Novel 8.7%
- #36 はじめるセカイの理想論 -goodbye world index
75% matchVery Positive89% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: TamaMako gaming
Windows
美少女游戏社团漩涡社（Whirlpool）带来的最新视觉小说。身处空想理论打造的创想世界中，与邂逅的女生们共度末日前的生活吧！
Why similar: Word Game 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, JRPG 14.8%, RPG 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #37 锈翅 逃离我的家乡 Without Wings
74% matchVery Positive91% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: 埋月山枯Pub: Never Knows Best
Windows
玩家将以第一视角，扮演一名高中辍学的女孩，她被迫进入注塑厂打工。后来，她通过一款网络游戏，认识了大城市里的男孩阿澈，她义无反顾地向着有阿澈的未来奔去，也是向着能够逃离大山的未来奔去。在这跨越千里的鸿沟之间，她经历了期待、欣喜、意外、无助……最终，你将做出怎样的选择？
Why similar: Word Game 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Visual Novel 11%, Emotional 7%
- #38 第七号列车 - Train No. 7
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,968 reviews2021
Dev: 水野的四叶草Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
《第七号列车》是一部以“海龟汤”类解谜玩法为主的剧情向文字游戏。游戏讲述了“你”在这趟原本应该是平静而惬意的旅途中，遇上了一位独自旅行的少女。为了消遣无聊的时间，少女向“你”讲述起她的故事来，但随着少女的心扉慢慢敞开，“你”竟然发现……
Why similar: Word Game 30.1%, JRPG 14.5%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Anime 8.1%, Emotional 7.9%
- #39 天降锦鲤 ~ My Lucky Koi
75% matchVery Positive94% of 333 reviews2019
Dev: V.P. TEAMPub: 33ParadoX&igstore
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Its`A humorous Daily story——A friendship story between a hard worker and a Koi leprechaun.——This is a Chinese short visual novel with single ending.
Why similar: Word Game 17.6%, Dating Sim 14.7%, JRPG 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #40 初遇时
72% matchVery Positive98% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: 悠悠球工作室
Windows · Mac · Linux
懵懂青涩，小心翼翼的情窦初开总是不经意间萌发在我们的中学生涯中。茫茫人海里，两个人相遇的概率不过万分之一。如果能回到与她的初遇时，你会无论挫折与阻碍，都坚定不移地选择她吗？
Why similar: Dating Sim 34.8%, RPG 25%, Visual Novel 18.8%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, 2D 4.2%
- #41 我的高冷女友 MY COLD GIRLFRIEND
71% matchVery Positive85% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: SuiKa SoftPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
What's It Like to Have a Girlfriend with a Hidden Side? 💙A romantic comedy visual novel set in a modern campus, where a dare leads to an unexpected relationship with a cold beauty—and a sweet, chaotic cohabitation begins.
Why similar: Word Game 21.7%, Dating Sim 19.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Text-Based 8.9%, Anime 8.7%
- #42 钟塔
70% matchVery Positive97% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: 可味玩KawayiPlay
Windows
It is said that when the bell of molten gold rings across the sky, the world beyond will take the place of this shore.The clock’s marks sum up life’s course. Moving its hands changes fate.The girl prays to the gods:“May happy days never fade. May the destined bloom never wither.”
Why similar: Word Game 24.2%, Dating Sim 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Visual Novel 8.6%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
- #43 孟德大小姐与自爆少年THREE KINGDOM FANTASY
74% matchMixed68% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: 蓝铂工作室Pub: 旅人计划
Windows · Mac · Linux
《孟德大小姐与自爆少年》是一款文字冒险（AVG）游戏，完全原创剧情，将带给大家一段穿插了过去与未来的棋局与因缘。游戏中，玩家将扮演普通大学生郭风笑，开启一场独特的奇妙旅程。
Why similar: Word Game 26.3%, Dating Sim 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Text-Based 10.4%
- #44 不被忘记的你
71% matchVery Positive96% of 263 reviews2023
Dev: 箱崎奈绪(Hakozaki Nao)
Windows
免费美少女小说游戏，玩家将以男主角的视角，体验与女主角CnGal看板娘相遇后，共同重建CnGal资料站的故事。
Why similar: Word Game 35.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Text-Based 12.8%, Anime 8.3%, Emotional 8.2%
- #45 UncleOffice:uncle Dating Simulator
73% matchMixed62% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: GameUncle
Windows · Mac
You can play as a newcomer, start a new life, and date 12 uncles
Why similar: Word Game 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Cartoon 8.6%
- #46 电波奇缘~与时音相会的日子
68% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: 黎厘星游戏工作室
Windows
架空都市题材的视觉小说文字冒险游戏，玩家扮演社畜阿诚为失忆“女鬼”找回记忆。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Dating Sim 19%, Visual Novel 18.6%, RPG 12.5%, Adventure 7.8%
- #47 溢爱~fragile love
70% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: XUWULE制作组
Windows · Mac · Linux
《溢爱~fragile love》是XUWULE游戏工作室制作的一款百合题材视觉小说，讲述一个少女暗恋另一个少女的故事...
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.3%, Word Game 23.4%, Visual Novel 17.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, RPG 8.4%
- #48 Mr Right Simulator
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 874 reviews2026
Dev: 男神模拟器工作室Pub: 赤翎
Windows · Mac
A youth to his student era,, 、awakening a Temporal Love System. With wingman Tong Jincheng, he navigates campus innocence and corporate battles using future intel. Bonds with 7 girls across timelines—witness you from bike to AMG. Can spacetime's equation balance love and ambition?
Why similar: Word Game 28.2%, Dating Sim 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Visual Novel 8%, Emotional 7%
- #49 The Last Summer 那年夏末
69% matchVery Positive91% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Seven Tales StudioPub: WindField Games
Windows
这是一个关于遗憾与成长的故事。男生的思绪不断回到17岁的夏天，在一次次回忆与抉择中徘徊，是去尝试弥补遗憾？还是在释然间体会成长的意义?回忆中的她会在那等我吗？
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Emotional 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.1%
- #50 像素男友 语音完整版
69% matchVery Positive97% of 423 reviews2020
Dev: HIROKO IMAKIPub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
高中2年级的主人公，新学期转学到了新的学校。在兴奋地跑向新学校时，在路转角撞上了一个会说话的■物体。主人公被施了一种「帅哥的分辨率会变低的诅咒」。
Why similar: Word Game 39.1%, Dating Sim 24.1%, RPG 15.4%, Text-Based 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #51 回忆画册~MemoriesAlbum~
72% matchMixed54% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: RubyHaruSoftware
Windows
This work adopts the story mode of double female owners. The two female owners have their own corresponding endings. The player can decide the route of the endings from the first person perspective through options.
Why similar: Word Game 26.6%, Dating Sim 18.4%, JRPG 16.6%, Visual Novel 11%, Text-Based 7.9%
- #52 铁道少女:梦想轨迹 2.0 Railway To Dream
69% matchVery Positive95% of 190 reviews2021
Dev: 39SoftPub: moe north railway
Windows · Mac
梦想轨迹是集合轻百合与养成元素的文字冒险游戏，玩家将扮演力图成为第一名女性动车组司机的田诗虹，在一个月期间接受川崎镜与韩德亮二人的指导，并在最后接受梁凌薇的考核。以此与两位童年好友和解，将三人之间那早已扭曲的轨迹，重新引导回正确的轨道上。
Why similar: Word Game 50%, Text-Based 17.7%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 10.5%, Casual 4.4%
- #53 机械恋心
67% matchVery Positive100% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Lunatic Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
当科技突破伦理的局限，当天才的火花和机械的纯洁相遇，当积久的矛盾与必然的巧合共鸣，不受祝福却被期待的恋爱就此展开......
Why similar: Word Game 40.5%, Dating Sim 25.2%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Anime 10%, Cute 4.7%
- #54 Memories Off Sousou ~Not always true~
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
かけがえのない想いを見つけた、その先に――
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Anime 7.8%
- #55 大禹治水 Flood Fighting Hero
70% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: 北京图之未来信息科技有限公司Pub: 图之未来
Windows
《大禹治水》是一款关于一个男孩成长的AVG游戏，主要讲述少年大禹在突遭巨变后，如何从一个男孩逐渐历练成为一个男人，并最终收获亲情、友情和爱情的故事。游戏以AVG电子小说的方式进行，同时需要玩家化身大禹进行河道疏通、灌溉和救火等任务。随玩家选择不同，共有四个不同的结局。
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Text-Based 9.5%, Cute 5.9%
- #56 流光易逝的夏末 - Fleeting Summer's End
67% matchVery Positive99% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: 柚原堂
Windows · Mac
Fleeting Summer's End is a small game of ADV. It is in the remote countryside of Teoswa area, China, in August. Deng Ainyang, who was Born and grew up in the metropolis(Shenzhen), followed her parents back to Teoswa. In Teoswa, Ainyang met Deng Kangsui and developed an intimate relationship with her
Why similar: Word Game 31.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, RPG 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Anime 6.9%
- #57 Lost Seed
66% matchPositive95% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: LostSeed制作组
Windows · Mac
游戏背景： 舞台是有着魔法存在的大陆——伊甸。居住在这里的人们在圣女的庇护下，过着还算是平静的生活。 在一座热闹的小镇“奥普乐”经营诊所的异国医师“诺德”，以及在历史悠久的学院中钻研魔法的优等生“莫妮卡”。 两名年轻的魔法师，因为与不可思议的少女邂逅，而开始走上了自己从未想过的道路。 可是，这一切不过是一场巨大的动荡前片刻的安宁…… 大陆历史背后的秘密，学院与王国的阴谋，以及少女的真实身份。根据你的选择，不同的命运将会在故事的最后等待着少女们。
Why similar: Word Game 33.8%, Dating Sim 22.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, RPG 9.4%, Anime 8.7%
- #58 花奴令 Huanu Poems
66% matchVery Positive93% of 140 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 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Emotional 7.9%
- #59 舔狗模拟器
71% matchMixed62% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Six
Windows
"Dog Licking Simulator" is a relaxing and casual love-making game. Players need to interact with their goddess in the game, and often give the goddess various cosmetics, luxury goods, takeaways, milk tea, etc. to increase themselves Feelings with the goddess.
Why similar: Word Game 21.2%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 7.6%, Cartoon 7.2%
- #60 茜色
64% matchVery Positive98% of 489 reviews2024
Dev: 忘雪社
Windows · Linux
《茜色》是一款百合视觉小说，讲述了青梅竹马的两人从相识到相恋，以及之后在一起生活的点滴。通过游玩这款游戏，玩家能欣赏到甜蜜的百合爱恋与多分支的丰富剧情。
Why similar: Word Game 39.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Casual 8%, Anime 8%
