- #1 This Wasn’t In My Job Description
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: GeckoIndie
Windows
Managing an office, making tough choices, and keeping your little team happy over the course of a year. A cozy management simulation where every decision has lasting consequences.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 40.1%, Interactive Fiction 26%, Visual Novel 19.3%, RPG 7.7%, 2D 3.6%
- #2 The Defective One
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Little Studio
Windows
This is a visual novel set against the backdrop of a high school student band. It is a fierce collision between gender identity, the concept of freedom, and traditional views. You will play as the band's bassist, choose your answers to these issues, and experience the story of this special band.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.7%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Casual 18.5%, Psychological 10.9%, RPG 10.8%
- #3 My Murder
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Second Heart Studio
Windows · Mac
A girl was murdered, and she is the only one still hunting for her killer. The day before her birthday, Han Xiaoxiao woke as a spirit with no memory, three days dead. Possess the living, gather clues, and uncover how you died. But some truths are harder to bear than death itself.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.6%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Psychological 15.9%, Casual 10.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #4 My (♂) Life as a Vampire's Maid (♀)
95% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Ubai TransPub: Kagami Games
Windows
In this suspenseful fantasy visual novel, play as a young man stranded in snowy mountains. Guided by unseen forces, you enter an isolated mansion. As a peculiar daily life unfolds, you live alongside two vampire girls. Immerse yourself in this profound, dreamlike dark fairy tale.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.1%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Casual 20.9%, Adventure 6.6%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #5 Template!! An Angel's Gift
94% matchVery Positive94% of 137 reviews2026
Dev: CIRCUSPub: Kagami Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The 4K Ultra HD Remaster of "Template!! An Angel's Gift"—a hilarious slice-of-life visual novel—is now on Steam! Follow Sakura Sora, whose bizarre new condition makes ridiculous "classic tropes" real, sparking a twist-filled daily comedy with unique companions.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.3%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Casual 20.3%, Adventure 7.2%, 2D 4.6%
- #6 HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers
93% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: MakuraPub: Kagami Games
Windows
The classic visual novel 'HimaNatsu' from the critically acclaimed developer Makura is available in English for the first time! Weave a cheerful yet sometimes painful tale of promises and redemption together with the Oboshiro Choir Squad in this never-ending summer vacation.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Casual 20.4%, Adventure 6.3%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #7 Please Praise the SR Girls!
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: Kagami Games
Windows
Please praise them! The international edition of Please Praise the SR Girls! is now on Steam. An ordinary boy discovers that he is an SR boy and enters a mysterious girls' academy, where he meets four other SR girls., and helps them grow through love and companionship in a sweet youthful romance.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.4%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Casual 21.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #8 I Have Died
92% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Ratmouse Games
Windows
You have died, and only you can discover how it happened. Do not worry though, I am here to help you. Let us figure this out together. This mixed media artistic point and click adventure novel will not take you long to complete.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.8%, Visual Novel 28.3%, Psychological 22.6%, 2D 7.1%, Adventure 3.3%
- #9 洛神见月
91% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: luo
Windows
在一次巧合的相遇下,被系统传唤到洛神见月的故事世界,化身为故事主角。 结识了阿姐,与阿姐开启了冒险故事,在冒险里了解各种妖神的故事,顺带解救阿姐。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 49.5%, Casual 29.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #10 11号小镇综合症
91% matchVery Positive85% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Hell Delivery
Windows
欢迎来到11号小镇,在这个诡异的小镇里,您是一位新来的画家。为了完成镇上居民们的绘画委托,您需要收集对话中的关键词,将关键词提炼成绘画素材组合到画布上。面对居民们奇怪的委托,您能顺利完成作画并融入镇子,证明自己是“正常”的吗?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.3%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Casual 24%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #11 Mobius’ Radio Waves
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: 獭獭社Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
刚入学的大一新生伊琳,却在一个风雨交加的夜晚,听到了来自杂物间内部的来电铃声……这通神秘电话究竟来自何人?杂物间为何会成为禁忌?伊琳手臂上的无限印记又意味着什么?文字冒险推理游戏《莫比乌斯的电波》,就此展开!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.9%, Casual 22.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, RPG 11.1%, Adventure 6.6%
- #12 The Masquerade
89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: 可微游戏
Windows
"Masquerade" is an independently developed AVG. You will survive in the mysterious and cruel "Little Pig Park" from the first perspective of the male protagonist Youta. There will be multiple choices involved, and you need to struggle between harsh reality and inner conscience, uncovering the truth!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.3%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Casual 20.5%, Psychological 13%, Adventure 6.4%
- #13 我是小保安
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: MYSTERY CROWN
Windows
“Just a Gate Guy” is a visual novel game. Witness top global powerhouses clash with the toughest community property rules in Golden Home. Experience scenes of Uncle Wang . Make pivotal choices: enforce property rules strictly to issue fines or mediate neighborhood conflicts flexibly?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Casual 21.2%, Visual Novel 20.1%, RPG 11.7%, Adventure 6.6%
- #14 Fishbowl Kid
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hoo Cares
Windows
Fishbowl Kid is an uplifting interactive story about coping with depression.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.3%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Casual 14.2%, Psychological 13.1%, Story Rich 7%
- #15 失序的象牙塔/The Destruction of the Ivory Tower
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DuckMake
Windows
This is a fantasy-themed AVG . You will play as Vina, a girl of unknown origin with the ability to foresee the future. To escape pursuit, you learn of the Ivory Tower — a place that exists beyond the reach of external laws. Through a girl, you discover the prophecy of the Ivory Tower...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Casual 20.8%, RPG 12.1%, 2D 6%
- #16 Tomorrow Will Be Dying
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Robo
Windows · Mac
Tomorrow Will Be Dying is an atmospheric, story-driven slice-of-life visual novel with light sim elements about finding yourself through your connections with others.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.4%, Visual Novel 26.1%, Casual 22.8%, 2D 6.7%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #17 With You: Our Heartfelt Journey
86% match4 user reviews40% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Youshi Games
Windows
本作是一款细腻温暖的轻百合向AVG视觉小说。故事围绕着长期遭受校园霸凌、在自卑与孤独中蜷缩的女高中生——夏目萤展开。当她的人生几乎被灰色笼罩时,一次偶然的相遇,让她结识了白铃学园里如光芒般存在的学生会长,早坂葵。这位与她性格截然不同的学姐,不仅以温柔与坚定将她从绝望中打捞,更亲手为她推开了一扇望向新世界的窗。游戏通过精美的CG、动人的音乐与沉浸式的叙事,邀请您一同见证这段关于欺凌、救赎与自我成长的青春物语。您的选择将引导夏目萤走向不同的结局——是延续仰望,还是最终并肩?这段破茧之旅,静候您的开启。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 50.7%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Casual 8.9%, RPG 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #18 极乐妹土!2
84% matchVery Positive98% of 116 reviews2026
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: Kagami Games
Windows
《极乐妹土!2》国际中文版正式登陆 Steam 平台!本作是由日本美少女游戏品牌 MOONSTONE 精心打造的一款视觉小说。故事发生在暑假期间,七濑家的父母远赴海外旅行,留下主角与五位性格迥异的妹妹共同看家。玩家将化身为这位温柔的哥哥,在带领妹妹们齐心参与各项活动的过程中,共同编织出一段温馨又欢乐的夏日成长物语。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.1%, Casual 22.2%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Adventure 7.1%, 2D 5.4%
- #19 Love Potions Suck: A Visual Novel
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Grumpo Games
Windows
A choice-driven visual novel where your decisions shape both the story and how it’s told. AI-driven narration adapts to your character’s personality, shifting tone, emotion, and intensity in every scene for a dynamic, replayable experience.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.8%, Visual Novel 24%, Casual 22.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #20 The Wandering Wyrm
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Critical Sprite Games
Windows
Wandering Wyrm is a high-fantasy visual novel with a focus on cooking. Run a tavern on the back of a dragon and serve a variety of unique adventurers. Influence the story with the food you serve!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.7%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Casual 21.2%, RPG 12.2%, 2D 5.6%
- #21 Forest of Death Masks
83% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Remnants of mosaic
Windows
Christian Tyler is ready to investigate a new case! Uncover the mystery of the tourist town of Alkelano in our new visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.7%, Visual Novel 24.2%, Casual 19.6%, Psychological 13.6%, 2D 5.6%
- #22 Alice & Aidy: The Big Adventure
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sloth AI Games
Windows
Alice & Aidy: The Big Adventure is a warm interactive story with a gentle children’s sci-fi feel. When Alice struggles to write about the future, she meets Aidy, an old companion robot. Read, choose, and explore as they search for lost sparks and learn to ask, create, and choose for themselves.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.2%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Casual 18%, Adventure 5.8%, 2D 4.9%
- #23 The Colors of Love - Re-Colored
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson R Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A romantic visual novel about connection, choices, and the colors of the heart. Features an animated Live2D love interest, multiple endings, English and Spanish support, Steam achievements, and hidden secrets to uncover.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.2%, Visual Novel 33.2%, Casual 16.8%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #24 interViolence
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mado
Windows · Mac
Wander through a secret lair. Help a young supervillain move out of his lifelong home. Think about your past, and his uncertain future. The third entry in the Violence series.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Psychological 16.2%, Casual 11.7%, Story Rich 11%, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #25 Вторая степень покоя
80% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Marina Buttenko
Windows
Read words and make choices as you immerse yourself in the adventures inside the protagonist's head. This dark visual novel tells the story of a lost man among corpses in a northern Russian town. Will you help the hero find a good ending? I don't know what to do with him anymore.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.6%, Visual Novel 25%, Casual 20.3%, Psychological 16.2%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #26 She Only Visits at Night
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neuroticfly Games
Windows
A quiet, atmospheric slice-of-life narrative inspired by SCP-134. Work the graveyard shift at a lonely convenience store and form a gentle connection with a strange girl who only visits after dark. Fulfill her small requests, watch the store change, and find comfort in the quiet night.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.6%, Visual Novel 33.5%, Casual 13.3%, 2D 11%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #27 Cherry's JOI
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Cagey Games
Windows
Obey or resist in this hypnotic JOI experience where Cherry guides your every move. A twisted blend of suggestive gameplay, teasing narration, and darkly erotic choices awaits.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Casual 24.4%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #28 舔狗三年
79% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: MYSTERY CROWN
Windows · Mac
Cringer's Rise is a visual novel game.Players advance the story through exploration and choices, unlock achievements, and team up with the secret Pavilion Master of the Zhou Clan Army.Together you crush the imperial power of the Yan Kingdom, and experience the ultimate thrill of combat.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.4%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Casual 12.4%, RPG 10.7%, 2D 5.7%
- #29 Meat Girl
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: ophanimkei
Windows
𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊 Meat Girl is a lesbian visual novel about a girl searching for her mentally ill roommate in cold mountains filled with meat 𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.7%, Psychological 22.1%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Casual 9.6%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #30 姬恋~缚羽的欠片 纯净中文版
78% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: Chained-lily
Windows
本游戏是纯净中文版。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.3%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Casual 26.6%, RPG 5.2%, 2D 5.2%
- #31 狂潮-Staggering Through The Dark
77% matchPositive93% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Longxi Zhao
Windows
This is an AVG trying to tell a story about a city under British governance. In 1970s, newspapers were rife with exaggerated title and drama plots. Xu Dan, a fresh journalist accidentally ran into a collaboration of cops and mafia.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.7%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Casual 13.2%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #32 恋爱,我就借走咯
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASa ProjectPub: Kagami Games
Windows
为了筹集妹妹高昂的学费,守财奴男主新海幸意外踏入了名为「人才租赁」的奇妙行当。在扮演男友、密友乃至情夫的虚假契约掩护下,少女们不为人知的隐秘欲望与真实心声悄然绽放。以金钱维系的脆弱羁绊终将遭遇现实的考验,当这层层伪装剥落时,究竟会是财尽缘散,还是假戏真做呢?一场充满谎言与心跳的青春恋爱喜剧就此上演。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.4%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Casual 21.3%, Adventure 6.7%, 2D 5.1%
- #33 禁忌taboo
77% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: junzhu
Windows
《禁忌》是一款关于表里世界、梦境与现实的悬疑恐怖剧情游戏。 故事围绕中学生徐灿的视角,讲述春游校车事故之后,徐灿意外觉醒某种诡异的感知能力,与神秘少女岳灵药一起重返废弃矿镇调查真相的同时,逐渐寻回被遗忘的记忆……
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.7%, Visual Novel 24.7%, RPG 14.4%, Adventure 8.4%, 2D 6.4%
- #34 The Tenth Minute
75% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: XU S.A Studio
Windows
The Tenth Minute is a short narrative game told through chat and novel-style reading. Revisit a school-day memory shaped by unspoken feelings, misaligned memories, and belated understanding between three people. A youthful story with light psychological mystery, complete in around 2 hours.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.3%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Psychological 17.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Casual 7.7%
- #35 Red Bow: Strange Dream
74% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Embark on an immersive adventure alongside Roh as she tries to break free from her strange dream.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.8%, Visual Novel 22%, Casual 19.4%, Psychological 9.6%, Adventure 7.2%
- #36 Culling of Normality
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: The Forever GM
Windows
"A very short psychological horror Visual novel. My first ever game made for a gamejam."
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.8%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Psychological 14.7%, Casual 14.5%, 2D 6.3%
- #37 Neighboring Islands
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Angry gamesPub: Total
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
“Neighboring Islands” – is an exciting graphic novel, key feature of which is an opportunity to take part in its events, directly influencing the development of the plot. Every decision of the player-reader can change the course of the narrative in one direction or another.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 48%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Casual 14.7%, Adventure 9.1%
- #38 SecretPact:Restart
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: C0Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
"SecretPact: Restart" is a fantasy adventure visual novel created by the solo studio C0Entertainment in 2025. It tells the story of the protagonist, Lu Yu, who lives in 1999 and unexpectedly uncovers a long-buried secret, leading to a series of events.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.1%, Visual Novel 24%, Casual 22.4%, Adventure 7%, 2D 4.9%
- #39 Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail
75% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2016
Dev: Woodsy Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail is a visual novel that blends the magic of high fantasy and the mystery of a classic detective story. Play as Sofya Rykov, a private investigator with a secret of her own—the power to turn into a cat—as she searches for the truth behind a missing Leshin soldier.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.6%, Interactive Fiction 28.5%, Casual 22.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #40 Aenai
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fluvia Studios
Windows
A narrative fantasy game where your choices shape the fate of the kingdom of Fluvia. Earn the trust of the Elements, uncover the secrets of the ancient legend of Aenai, and discover the truth behind King Alden's mysterious illness.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 47.4%, Interactive Fiction 32.7%, RPG 9.6%, 2D 5.2%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #41 Cross Concerto
73% matchVery Positive93% of 348 reviews2022
Dev: AppliquePub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 59.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
《交汇协奏曲》是由日本知名美少女游戏集团品牌Applique为纪念品牌创立十周年而制作的和风传奇题材作品。由名作《月影魅像-解放之羽-》与《黄昏的禁忌之药》的原班人马打造。游戏剧情层层剥茧,路线结局众多,是一部拥有很高完成度的作品。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Casual 23.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 6.9%
- #42 love with femboy!
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 和男娘恋爱吧制作组
Windows
"Love with femboy!" is a romantic adventure game. In this game, you, as a freshman who has just entered university, will develop romantic relationships with three femboys. After experiencing a series of events with them, you will choose the person you like the most in the ending.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 47.7%, Visual Novel 27.5%, RPG 12.8%, Casual 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #43 The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: BrøderbundPub: ZOOM Platform Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore and share Stan & Jan Berenstain’s classic, "The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight", adapted from the original storybook into an interactive animated adventure!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.4%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Casual 22.4%, Adventure 8.4%, 2D 5.6%
- #44 回忆忘却之看板娘
70% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: CnGalPub: 希恩基露
Windows · Mac · Linux
This short story commemorates the first anniversary(2016) of the CnGal. It's a heartwarming, healing tale filled with references to our mascot's daily life and Chinese galgame jokes. We hope you enjoy it—and fall in love with our mascot!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.3%, Visual Novel 33.2%, RPG 12.9%, Casual 8.2%, Adventure 3.1%
- #45 120 Yen Stories
71% matchVery Positive98% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: NekoNeko SoftPub: iMoe Games
Windows
In 120 Yen series, each season has a unique heroine. By using the four seasons of Japan to tell the story of two people meeting and getting along through the keyword "120 yen".
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.5%, Visual Novel 26%, Story Rich 11.2%, Casual 8.5%, RPG 8.4%
- #46 XiaoJun
71% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Jackzhou77571
Windows
This is a dark, immersive narrative RPG following a boy’s turbulent life. From rural hardship to urban survival, he learns that fate must be seized. Players will experience a gripping journey through childhood struggles, betrayal, revenge, and the search for identity.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.3%, Visual Novel 24.4%, RPG 15%, Casual 13.7%, Adventure 5%
- #47 Welcome To... Chichester 2 - Part I : DayRise
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Triority Interactive Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grendel Jinx, the megalomaniacal kleptomaniac has returned to Chichester, England for a secret mission. Can the protagonist stop her?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.3%, Visual Novel 30.9%, Casual 19.4%, Adventure 6%, Story Rich 3.7%
- #48 思安α.1.0
70% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: 苏词呈安
Windows
游戏类型:日常休闲轻解谜
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.7%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Casual 23.2%, 2D 5.3%, Story Rich 3.7%
- #49 wishbound
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyShell GamesPub: Americode
Windows
At 3am, an app called tally installs itself on your phone and starts granting wishes. All of them. A psychological horror story told entirely through a phone screen. 5 nights, 3 routes, 18 endings, some you can only reach by losing on purpose. Every wish is granted. Every wish is owed.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Casual 18.6%, Psychological 11.5%, Adventure 6.9%
- #50 DDD: Demons Double Down
68% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: WirionPub: ST SInovar
Windows · Mac
Sometimes loneliness pushes us into strange, risky choices. A nightclub that wasn’t here yesterday. Mysterious strangers—each leaving more questions than answers. Just one short night that simply won’t end. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Psychological 25.3%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Casual 10.9%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #51 The Berenstain Bears In the Dark
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: BrøderbundPub: ZOOM Platform Media
Windows
Explore and share Stan & Jan Berenstain’s classic, "The Berenstain Bears In the Dark", adapted from the original storybook into an interactive animated adventure!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.4%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Casual 22.4%, 2D 6.7%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #52 Messy Hearts
68% matchPositive87% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Black Heart Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Messy Hearts is a pixel-art visual novel about a complicated coworker friendship. Through journal-style narration, Florence unpacks romance, trauma, and some messy boundaries in a deeply personal story of mental health and heartbreak.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.8%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Casual 19.7%, Psychological 13.6%, 2D 6.2%
- #53 Disney Villains Cursed Café
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Bloom Digital MediaPub: Disney
Windows
Stir up a fresh take on iconic Disney Villains in this rich visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.8%, Casual 26.3%, Visual Novel 16.4%, 2D 7.4%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #54 halfmoon
67% matchVery Positive91% of 190 reviews2026
Dev: lvl374
Windows
halfmoon is a short adventure game set in an information center for the dead before they move on.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.2%, Visual Novel 28%, Psychological 17.7%, Story Rich 7.5%, 2D 6.5%
- #55 The Red Triangle Factory
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tektonika
Windows
The Red Triangle Factory is a conveyor worker simulator. Remove defective shapes by day and follow the thoughts of a protagonist whose dog has gone missing. In the evening, lose yourself in mini-games and music in your room in a shared apartment of alternative 21st-century St. Petersburg.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, Casual 35.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, 2D 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #56 Body swap story—Aunty Yui & Yuto
67% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: 山葵パンダ
Windows
When a horny college student switches bodies with his sexy aunt, can they keep up the act until they switch back?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.2%, Casual 23.8%, Visual Novel 23.7%, RPG 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #57 Until Then
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 19,464 reviews2024
Dev: Polychroma GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.7%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Psychological 19.1%, Story Rich 9.1%, Casual 5.1%
- #58 白线
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PlanC
Windows
《Hakusen》is a campus and racing-themed romance visual novel developed by PlanC. Told from the perspective of the protagonist, Jiang Yao, the story chronicles his journey of mutual growth alongside the heroines as they join hands to make their youth shine with a unique brilliance.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.3%, Visual Novel 28.1%, Casual 20%, Story Rich 5.7%, RPG 4.9%
- #59 卡牌游戏
69% match9 user reviews70% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows
This is a highest death rate game of survival, combined with masculinity, survival, thriller, suspense reasoning and other elements. There are two main lines you can choose from the story - the male line and the female line. Meanwhile, you can also choose different talents as you like.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.6%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Casual 13.5%, RPG 8.7%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #60 Divine Awakening
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NSFW Works
Windows · Linux
A divine power awakens through intimate connections in this adult fantasy visual novel where redemption meets desire
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.1%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Casual 13.4%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 5.8%