Games Like 天のゆくるる

The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

Why similar: Emotional 14.1%, Text-Based 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Romance 10.3%, Comedy 9.4%

People end up forgetting about the dead.

Why similar: Drama 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Text-Based 11.7%, Romance 9%, Cinematic 8.1%

Interactive anime adventure in visual novel format!

Why similar: Emotional 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Romance 10.9%, Text-Based 10.8%, Comedy 8.7%

「これからせんぱいには体験版として、わたしとデートしてもらいます！」本作は、片想いをしているバスケ部のマネージャー桜木桃花と、キャプテンを務める榎本海斗、ふたりの関係を描いたフルボイスの青春アドベンチャーゲームです。※全編無料でプレイが可能です。

Why similar: Romance 12.3%, Emotional 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Psychological 8.4%

What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.

Why similar: Emotional 16.1%, Romance 14.6%, Drama 12.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Cinematic 9.8%

Ballet is a lot like love: in both, the partners' connection is all about trust. But will this bond be strong enough to keep two burning hearts together?

Why similar: Modern 16.8%, Romance 14.3%, Emotional 12.1%, Visual Novel 11%, Drama 10.9%

High school student Hiroyuki Nasukawa, whose father is a piano tuner, aspires to become a respectable adult. Yet he resorts to cheating on a test. Unsurprisingly, he gets caught. The punishment imposed on him was unexpectedly, “Please repair the school's piano.”

Why similar: Modern 22.8%, Text-Based 20.9%, Visual Novel 17%, Emotional 12.2%, Romance 9.9%

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: Text-Based 15%, Romance 14.7%, Emotional 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Drama 11.3%

Join Noah in his first year of university as he decides to overcome his heartache, pursuing either a tomboy classmate, gorgeous doctor, or junior-year goth!

Why similar: Romance 13.9%, Modern 12.3%, Cinematic 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%

“Going against the grain is just another form of rebellion.” That's what high school student Yuta Nozaki believes, living by the principle of following the trend. Through his classmate Misaki Miyoshi, who constantly goes against the grain, Yuta begins to confront his true feelings.

Why similar: Emotional 17.7%, Visual Novel 17%, Comedy 13.9%, Romance 11.6%, Text-Based 9.5%

乙女向视觉小说游戏

Why similar: Text-Based 18.9%, Modern 16.1%, Emotional 15.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Romance 14.1%

"Riddle Me Bunny: Nonogram" is a charming Nonogram puzzle-adventure game . When Nono, a watchmaker's daughter, finds a mysterious headband called "Riddle Me Bunny," she meets Gram, a magical blue rabbit. Together they solve picture-logic puzzles to restore their village's vanishing scenery!

Why similar: Romance 15.8%, Emotional 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Text-Based 13.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%

When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? Schrödinger’s Call is a visual novel that lets you experience the pain and salvation of human connection, as if you were turning the pages of a picture book.

Why similar: Text-Based 18.2%, Emotional 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Drama 11.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%

When night falls, she wanders into another world... Moonless Moon is a text-based adventure game following a girl as she travels through a variety of different worlds.

Why similar: Modern 19.2%, Text-Based 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Emotional 12.3%

Love, Elections, and Chocolate is a romantic visual novel developed by the Japanese game studio Sprite. Upon its release in Japan, it garnered numerous awards for its exceptional art, captivating music, and well-crafted characters.

Why similar: Romance 21.3%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Emotional 16%, Comedy 9.4%, Story Rich 9%

Spend 100 days living with two “Egg Girls” in a gentle, bittersweet romance visual novel where four emotions—Affection, Empathy, Comfort, and Tension—gradually shape dialogue, distance, events, and endings.

Why similar: Romance 14.3%, Text-Based 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Emotional 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%

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 16.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Emotional 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%, Text-Based 9.6%

A short visual novel about dealing with loss. You explore a festival filled with old memories and regret. Where the voices of the dead never stay quite dead. Will you manage to change, before it's too late?

Why similar: Text-Based 13.5%, Modern 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Emotional 11%

A visual novel depicting a protagonist who desperately struggles to change their fate of despair.

Why similar: Romance 17.7%, Emotional 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Drama 9.6%

A short visual novel about isolation. You try to search for comfort in the lonesome people around you. Keeping the darkness at bay with small embers of light. Will you let the fear change you?

Why similar: Modern 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Emotional 12%, Drama 10%

Starring VTuber NightMare herself! An ASMR-Enhanced Visual Novel Game! What is the secret hidden your encounter and her inability to find eternal peace?

Why similar: Text-Based 14.1%, Modern 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Romance 11.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%

When tragedy sparks the advancement of science, a sentient android is created. Now, in this heart-wrenching, romantic, and beautiful visual novel, you will explore whether or not it's possible for man and machine to truly love each other.

Why similar: Emotional 16.2%, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Drama 12.4%, Text-Based 11.6%

A story of three girls and one season in the snowy town of Minamiouse.

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Comedy 14.5%, Drama 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%

Pixel Art & Yuri & Cinema! The story of a Bad Girl in Miami and a JK from Tokyo. A Girl meets Girl Entertainment Crime Thriller.

Why similar: Modern 12.5%, Emotional 11.7%, Comic Book 10.6%, Comedy 10%, Cinematic 9.9%

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: Text-Based 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Romance 12.8%, Emotional 8.3%

When he was a child, Yuuma received a special power from the “translucent magician”, Shinku. Just by touching someone with his hand, he is able to cure all of their wounds in return for some of his memories.

Why similar: Romance 20.1%, Emotional 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Anime 7%

Yuto, a lethargic shut-in, steps out into the outside world through the “action button,” which becomes active when pressed. A 3D adventure game that lets you look into Youto's daily life while making full use of the action buttons.

Why similar: Emotional 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Comic Book 11.1%, Drama 9.9%

A warm New Year’s story about a lonely person spending December 31st at work. A short visual novel about finding joy and meaning on the eve of the most magical night of the year.

Why similar: Emotional 20%, Text-Based 17.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Romance 11.7%, Anime 10.1%

This is a story that picks up after the main events... or maybe one that could've happened somewhere along the way.the lovey-dovey days of two souls bound by a deep, unshakable bond!

Why similar: Text-Based 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Emotional 11.3%, Romance 11.2%

A visual novel featuring VTuber Momo Mitsuki in the leading role! Work alongside your Senior, Momo Mitsuki, to bring life back to a little town!

Why similar: Text-Based 15.1%, Modern 14.1%, Romance 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Emotional 11.5%

「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: Text-Based 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Romance 13.7%, Emotional 13.1%

A visual novel with more than 50 illustrations to color the story. Summer" has suddenly disappeared from a certain town. A boy returns to the town where the seasons have stopped, and is reunited with his former friends. What awaits him after he overcomes the cost of his wish?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Drama 10.5%, Comedy 10.4%, Modern 8.9%

Armed with spirit powers unique to his lineage, Yuri teams up with Mashiro and three other heroines to explore whether humans and Tayutai can coexist peacefully. This romantic fantasy adventure tells a heartfelt tale of growth, connection, and the mysteries of love.

Why similar: Text-Based 15.6%, Romance 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Drama 11.6%

MUSICUS is a visual novel that takes a deep dive into the lives of musicians and explores what drives people to create music despite the great sacrifices it often takes.

Why similar: Modern 16.2%, Emotional 13.9%, Romance 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Drama 10.2%

A mysterious senpai. A serial murder case that has taken the world by storm. And a giant, shadowy fish swimming at my feet... What if all of them are connected and surround me like a circle? What should I do?

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Romance 18.4%, Text-Based 14.4%, Emotional 11.6%, Modern 10.5%

How to get out of a dull life? How to overcome your fear and become happy? HOPE: Unlived Life is a story about growing up, finding yourself and lost love in the scenery of Russian reality.

Why similar: Modern 15.6%, Romance 15%, Emotional 13.1%, Drama 12.6%, Visual Novel 12%

Classmates, childhood friends... In the quest for a girlfriend, Takumi asks her out once again!

Why similar: Text-Based 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Romance 11.3%, Comedy 9.3%

No matter how much times passes... I remember that blue, blue summer. Summer Pockets, the midsummer story brought to you by Key, has been powered-up with even more to play, including new heroines and routes, in Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE, now available on Steam!

Why similar: Emotional 20%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Anime 7.9%

"How about a drink?" In this heartwarming, conversation-driven visual novel, you step into the role of the leader of a hot spring drinking club. You'll help its colorful members navigate personal troubles, sometimes with the aid of a drink or two, and see their challenges through to resolution.

Why similar: Text-Based 18.8%, Modern 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Drama 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%

A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.

Why similar: Cinematic 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Modern 13.6%, Romance 13%, Emotional 12.5%

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: Text-Based 14.3%, Emotional 14.3%, Romance 14%, Psychological 11.6%, Drama 11.1%

Relive Thomas’s memories in this mystery-filled visual novel. What really happened to Emily? Make choices, explore different versions of events, and uncover two complementary endings that reveal the full truth.

Why similar: Text-Based 20%, Romance 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Drama 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%

Open a yoga studio in the city and guide four very different women through stretching, laughter, and growing romantic tension. A wholesome comedy visual novel with optional yoga mini-games, light ecchi charm, and multiple endings.

Why similar: Modern 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.4%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Romance 12%, Comedy 11.6%

A short visual novel about a warrior with a dark past and a radiant goddess who are confronted with a shocking challenge that will change their lives forever, forcing them to reconsider their views on such a complex and contradictory feeling as love.

Why similar: Romance 17%, Emotional 16.6%, Drama 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Cinematic 10.3%

Born with a birth defect that he hates, Kakeru struggles with severe anxiety and depression. Guide his timid decisions as he takes a brave step into a new world - joining his school's music club, making unexpected and inspiring new connections, and daring to dream again.

Why similar: Emotional 15.1%, Romance 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Text-Based 10.2%

这是一段关于幸福的故事。不谙世事的鸟儿，跌跌撞撞地前进，找寻着关于幸福的答案。在鸟儿与重要之人度过的时而温暖、时而令人啼笑皆非的日子里，心的色彩逐渐累积。碧色、赤色、湛蓝……待到映射出“自我”与“梦想”的光谱被拼凑出后，在银白色的雪花中，幸福的答案将会揭晓。

Why similar: Text-Based 13.8%, Romance 13.8%, Emotional 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%, Visual Novel 10.2%

An archaeology student is sent to do his summer training in a place far away from civilization. There he meets three beautiful girls who share his passion for cinema and art. What can possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Emotional 18.1%, Modern 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Psychological 14.7%, Romance 12.8%

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 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Romance 11.3%, Drama 10.9%, Comic Book 10.9%

One day, our hero is headed home from Akihabara when he's mistaken for a molester. The person accusing him is his childhood friend, Fuyuka Akiyoshi. "If you want me to forgive you, then become my butler!" Recently reunited, these two end up in an unusual relationship as their story begins again...

Why similar: Romance 22.8%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Comedy 14.7%, Text-Based 14.7%, Drama 14%

“Please give your vital energy to Lily.”

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Romance 14.5%, Drama 12.3%, Text-Based 12.1%

A short, nostalgic slice-of-life visual novel with a coming-of-age story about a forgotten ice pop and the girl who once felt like a big sister to you.

Why similar: Emotional 15.9%, Text-Based 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Romance 11.7%, Drama 11.6%

Players will experience intertwined storylines of the male protagonist and three female leads. The male lead features in about half of the narrative, which is told mostly from his perspective. Through the story progression, players will witness a dramatic tale of power, emotion, and destiny.

Why similar: Text-Based 19.2%, Romance 17.3%, Drama 16.3%, Emotional 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%

Our hero used to go to Akiba a lot when he was younger. It wasn't to have fun, but for his little sister's sake. One day, his younger sister is gifted a Christmas trip, and they spend time together as if they're a couple. This is the delightful and touching love story of these two siblings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Romance 21.8%, Text-Based 14.7%, Comedy 14.7%, Drama 14.3%

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: Romance 15.4%, Emotional 14.1%, Text-Based 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Psychological 10.9%

A beautiful romance visual novel where love blossoms gently before drifting toward heartbreak. Guide Hina and Kenta through a warm yet fragile relationship shaped by outside pressure, hidden motives, and painful choices leading to emotional multiple endings.

Why similar: Romance 20.6%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Psychological 15.8%, Emotional 14.7%, Story Rich 10.5%

VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?

Why similar: Emotional 22.1%, Romance 20.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Drama 14.1%, Anime 9.4%

All the heroines are miko! Fighting miko! Working miko! Moe miko! A girl's love that pierces through time. A tragic fate imposed upon these fighting shrine maidens. And the darkness who seek to rampage through the world of night... With those strong feelings, will Yuuya and Akiha be together?!

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Romance 19.6%, Drama 16.9%, Anime 11.5%, Comedy 11.1%

The person behind the beautiful avatar is... a real-life beauty!? As you meet and become close with the beautiful gamer girl, your relationship blossoms into romance...

Why similar: Text-Based 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Modern 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Romance 10.7%

Opportunities to Stuff is a cinematic visual novel exploring appetite, comfort, and control. Help shape the lives of those around you as indulgence and emotion intertwine. Enter people's lives and view their stories to see how they are forever transforming.

Why similar: Romance 17.4%, Visual Novel 15%, Psychological 14.8%, Emotional 13.1%, Drama 12.5%

In this game, you play as a 30-year-old otaku who has never even held a girl's hand. But because chance coincidence however, accidentally met unexpectedly 3 beautiful person.What kind of story will three different styles of beauty unfold with you?

Why similar: Romance 16.6%, Emotional 14.4%, Drama 14%, Comic Book 9%, Anime 8.6%