- #1 Chinese Parents
97% matchVery Positive91% of 26,751 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 48.2%, Simulation 19.8%, Anime 10.5%, Casual 8.1%, Psychological Horror 5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intense pressure of academic success and life management, mirroring the core struggle of the seed game.
- #2 Tricolour Lovestory
96% matchVery Positive81% of 28,032 reviews2017
Dev: HL-Galgame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Time flies and never comes back. But with an incredible 1-million-word script and 100+ original CGs, this game will take you back to when you were young, simple and pure. Go and get the love of your life back, start something new, or end everything in flame, that's for you to decide!
Why similar: Dating Sim 39.2%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Nudity 8.8%, Anime 5.9%, Romance 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential high school romance visual novel that captures the emotional intensity of youth.
- #3 Some Some Convenience Store
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,105 reviews2020
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store
Why similar: Dating Sim 44.6%, Visual Novel 20%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Nudity 6.1%, Anime 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines romantic visual novel elements with resource and time management gameplay.
- #4 If My Heart Had Wings
95% matchVery Positive92% of 4,619 reviews2014
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 46.0 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 34.8%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Romance 16%, Anime 7.3%, Nudity 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a heartfelt high school setting with a focus on club activities and romantic development.
- #5 Long Live The Queen
94% matchVery Positive95% of 7,131 reviews2013
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.4%, Anime 19.2%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Simulation 7.4%, Cute 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex stat-building and time-management mechanics where every choice determines your survival and success.
- #6 Tokyo School Life
94% matchVery Positive93% of 668 reviews2015
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"Tokyo School Life" is the story of your trip as an exchange student in Tokyo and the three girls you meet there. Live the everyday life you love from anime and manga! Vocal opening song/Japanese voices/English text
Why similar: Dating Sim 35.7%, Visual Novel 26.6%, Romance 12.6%, Anime 11%, Nudity 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic, immersive high school experience with multiple romantic paths.
- #7 Monster Prom
93% matchVery Positive93% of 14,299 reviews2018
Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
Why similar: Dating Sim 66.5%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Nudity 4.1%, Sexual Content 3.4%, Simulation 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive dating sim that forces players to manage time and stats to win over a partner before a deadline.
- #8 Fureraba ~Friend to Lover~
92% matchVery Positive97% of 396 reviews2018
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 71.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Springtime. The season of the cherry blossoms, and a time of new beginnings, new encounters, and new people. For Aoba Kyousuke, this new season marks the start of his second year in high school, and also the year he resolved himself to finally fulfill his long-cherished dream: finding a girlfriend.
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.7%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Romance 12.7%, Anime 7.7%, Mature 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the transition from friendship to romance within a school environment.
- #9 My So-called Future Girlfriend
91% matchVery Positive93% of 319 reviews2018
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This game is a male-oriented visual novel that features text, illustration, and voice.
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.1%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Romance 13.2%, Mature 7.5%, Anime 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that captures the intimate, personal feel of the seed game.
- #10 CLANNAD
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,688 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 106.1 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 38.4%, Dating Sim 21.4%, Romance 16.9%, Anime 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational school-life visual novel known for its deep emotional storytelling and character development.
- #11 Katawa Shoujo
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,698 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 32.3%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Romance 14.9%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Anime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional visual novel set in a school environment that explores complex relationships.
- #12 Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,201 reviews2016
Dev: Modern Visual Arts Laboratory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Dating Sim 29.3%, Romance 12.2%, Anime 9.8%, Multiple Endings 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant visual novel that focuses on the emotional bond between the protagonist and a unique partner.
- #13 DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
88% matchVery Positive95% of 3,739 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 139.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.7%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Romance 11.6%, Anime 10.2%, Nudity 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished dating sim experience with multiple character paths and anime-style storytelling.
- #14 Sunrider Academy
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,140 reviews2015
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are Kayto Shields, an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary adventure. Control Kayto's day to day life as well as his responsibilities as club manager in this stat management sim.
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.2%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Nudity 14.4%, Mature 9.9%, Anime 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends school life management with dating sim mechanics, requiring players to balance academic and social goals.
- #15 Little Busters! English Edition
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,141 reviews2017
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.4%, Dating Sim 18.8%, Romance 9.8%, Anime 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong school-life theme centered on friendship, growth, and romantic subplots.
- #16 The Fruit of Grisaia
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,108 reviews2015
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 125.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SIX FRUITS BARE THEIR FANGS AT THE WORLD. --The academy was their orchard. In this place of learning, protected by high walls from the outside world, there arrived a single young man who'd lost his purpose in life. He'd lost sight of what he wanted to protect.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Dating Sim 16.5%, Nudity 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Romance 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality visual novel set in a school that balances dark themes with romantic progression.
- #17 Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,134 reviews2019
Dev: Yangyang Mobile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You usually play as the hero… but not this time! You're a lowly squire who's on an epic quest to get laid. Here's the catch: you've only got a few months left to find the girl of your dreams before you're shipped off to war. So git gud, get laid, and find man's greatest pleasure in Love Esquire!
Why similar: Dating Sim 43.8%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Nudity 8.5%, Sexual Content 5.8%, Anime 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG stat-building with dating sim mechanics, emphasizing the struggle to improve oneself for romance.
- #18 Tiny Snow
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,170 reviews2019
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 60.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Anime 10.6%, Romance 9.4%, Cute 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional visual novel that captures the fleeting nature of high school relationships.
- #19 Highschool Romance
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 590 reviews2015
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Can you find love as the only boy in an all-girls school? Find out, in this slice-of-life visual novel game with multiple endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Mature 18.1%, Dating Sim 17.8%, Nudity 11.9%, Romance 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward visual novel that focuses on the classic tropes of high school love.
- #20 Fox Hime
84% matchVery Positive84% of 4,053 reviews2017
Dev: AsicxArt
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 67.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Yan is a college student with a special guardian girl named Mori at his side. "If my girlfriend is as beautiful as Mori, then my life must be blessed by the gods..." Unknowingly, another girl is entering his life...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.5%, Anime 21%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Mature 5.4%, Romance 5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie visual novel that focuses on a heartwarming romantic narrative.
- #21 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,466 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 137.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Dating Sim 25.4%, Romance 13.6%, Anime 10.1%, Mature 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a school-life setting with a unique sport-based mechanic that influences character relationships.
- #22 Season of 12 Colors
83% matchVery Positive94% of 2,053 reviews2016
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
--The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 64.9%, Anime 13.7%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 5.5%, Cute 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes the passage of time and the development of romantic connections.
- #23 Everlasting Summer
81% matchVery Positive94% of 77,704 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Romance 13%, Anime 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic visual novel that places the protagonist in a unique environment where choices dictate the romantic outcome.
- #24 Princess Maker 2 Refine
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,706 reviews2016
Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.Pub: Bliss Brain
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Princess Maker 2 Refine is a life simulation game which you play as a father of a girl, who had descended from the star. You have 8 years to raise your daughter from age 10 to 18 – your daughter will grow into her adulthood through various experiences.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 32.7%, Simulation 22%, Anime 12%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Dating Sim 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: The classic life-simulation game that defined the genre of managing stats and time to reach specific life goals.
- #25 Summer Pockets
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,860 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 138.0 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 39.7%, Dating Sim 23.3%, Romance 9.6%, Anime 8.4%, Casual 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully written visual novel set in a school-adjacent environment that emphasizes summer memories and romance.
- #26 Doki Doki Literature Club!
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 222,822 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Dating Sim 37.1%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Romance 11.7%, Anime 10.7%, Cute 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A subversion of the school-life visual novel genre that keeps the player engaged through its unique narrative structure.
- #27 Nurse Love Addiction
81% matchVery Positive92% of 875 reviews2016
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 84.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow Asuka Osachi, a ditzy girl training to become a nurse at Teito Nursing School. Experience her story with her classmates as they discover love, medicine, and adulthood.
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.4%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Romance 13.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores professional and romantic growth within a specialized school setting.
- #28 Hatoful Boyfriend
79% matchVery Positive94% of 7,564 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Dating Sim 41.7%, Visual Novel 29%, Romance 9.5%, Anime 9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dating sim that uses humor and a school setting to subvert traditional romance tropes.
- #29 Tayutama 2-you're the only one-
78% matchVery Positive95% of 2,439 reviews2016
Dev: Lump of SugarPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 137.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Introduction In the mountain town far away the ashihara chou，a BRAND-NEW story about the coexistence of “humans”and “ tayutai“ is about to start. To be with you this is the only oath and my everything
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.9%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Anime 11.2%, Nudity 10.6%, Sexual Content 6.9%
- #30 Sakura Spirit
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,903 reviews2014
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rising Judo Star Gushiken Takahiro was two weeks away from the match that would make or break his career -- a championship match where the winner is then signed up to be a young national athlete for Japan. He was very determined to win, in order to fulfill his dreams of finally representing his country for a sport he loves so much.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Dating Sim 21.7%, Anime 18.7%, Nudity 15.4%, Romance 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A popular visual novel that leans into the classic school-life and fantasy romance tropes.
- #31 Find Love or Die Trying
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,005 reviews2021
Dev: Sunseeker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!
Why similar: Dating Sim 39.6%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Romance 13.7%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Anime 6.3%
- #32 Days with My Lonely Teacher
75% matchVery Positive89% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Mr. CucumberPub: Playmeow
Windows
Study Miss Si’s routine and create "chance" encounters with her! As a student failing in all subjects and having rent and credit card bills due every week, you have to do everything you can to win over the beautiful teacher before graduation, making her leave her boyfriend and become your lover!
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.7%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Mature 13.3%, Nudity 11.2%, Romance 8.4%
- #33 The Ditzy Demons Are in Love With Me
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,531 reviews2018
Dev: SMILEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 229.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ren’s virginity is in danger as he is suddenly pushed into the school’s special girl's dormitory full of useless demons. Assigned as an assistant to watch over them, his happy and troublesome days as a teacher for these cute but incompetent demons has begun.
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.8%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Romance 10.8%, Mature 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #34 Our End of the World
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,824 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Filled with puzzles, the story between she and me at the end of the world. English Subtitle Released on 2018/11/22!
Why similar: Dating Sim 38.5%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Nudity 10.5%, Sexual Content 6.4%
- #35 True Love ～Confide to the Maple～
76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,607 reviews2016
Dev: SP-time
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.
Why similar: Dating Sim 48.3%, Visual Novel 38.6%, Anime 6.6%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 2%
- #36 Long and Hard... Summer!
74% matchVery Positive81% of 272 reviews2022
Dev: Inlet Pipe Productions
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Girls, exams and the struggle to pay the rent. Experience the life of a student who failed his first semester of Game Design Course in our Dating Sim - "Long and Hard... Summer!". Constantly choose between studying, work and love as you try to make it through the season.
Why similar: Dating Sim 44.3%, Romance 16.3%, Nudity 12.8%, Anime 8.5%, Sexual Content 6.6%
- #37 Gazing from beyond
76% matchMostly Positive69% of 569 reviews2018
Dev: 七彩绘色游戏
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 80.7%, Anime 10.4%, Indie 5.2%, Adventure 3.7%
- #38 Hentai Crush
74% matchVery Positive86% of 2,690 reviews2019
Dev: Mature Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
As a single man who desperately wants to have a girlfriend, you have been introduced to a lot of girls via matchmaking service. Let's seduce them and advance your relationship...
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.7%, Nudity 26.6%, Sexual Content 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Anime 10.5%
- #39 最后的47小时 - The Last 47 Hours
73% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2019
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"Let's break up in 47 hours!" The girl who has been in love with me for six years and will become my sweet bride next month, now declares. Are we really going to say goodbye after forty-seven hours?
Why similar: Dating Sim 43.7%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Romance 16.4%, Anime 7.2%, Nudity 4.5%
- #40 Superbunny's adventure
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: DDUCK KONG
Windows
A daily adventure with the mysterious Superbunny and Bunny Girl Usagi-san.
Why similar: Dating Sim 42.2%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 7.2%, Nudity 6.7%, Simulation 6.6%
- #41 School Years
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,498 reviews2019
Dev: YEARSPub: 摸鱼游戏
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A visual novel adapted from a real story.To tell the most authentic Chinese story in the most simple words
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.5%, Romance 18.7%, Nudity 15.7%, Anime 10.4%, Sexual Content 8%
- #42 The medical examination diary: the exciting days of me and my senpai
72% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: iMel
Windows
Would you like to start the love romance by your senpai that you desired? "The medical examination diary: the exciting days of me and my senpai" is the novel game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.9%, Romance 26.7%, Sexual Content 8.5%, Cute 8%, Adventure 3.3%
- #43 University Days - Season 1
71% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Greebo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the shoes of a Student at an all-but-ordinary University, where there seems to never be a dull day with hot women around every corner. Just so happens that you could just be the most wanted guy at this University... Who will you fall for?.. And who will fall for you?
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Dating Sim 23.6%, Nudity 13.5%, Romance 8.4%, Sexual Content 7.3%
- #44 纯爱独白：小小 Purelove Monologue: Xiaoxiao
70% matchVery Positive92% of 360 reviews2024
Dev: HollowingsPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
宅男画师和美女程序员的甜美邂逅，不如一起做个独立游戏吧！等等，说好的纯爱呢，小三？黄毛？女装大佬？Σ(ﾟДﾟ)ｽｹﾞｪ!!
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.6%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Mature 13.4%, Romance 8.9%, Nudity 8.7%
- #45 Getting Inside: Hentai Story
68% matchVery Positive88% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: 4ny StudioPub: Horny Capybara Studio
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
🔥 Getting Inside is a visual novel where devilishly seductive beauties aren’t shy about crawling into your zipper. Is it nothing more than a lucky coincidence, though? Find out exactly what demonic forces have fallen on your head and use them wisely!
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.9%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Nudity 10.6%, Romance 9.9%
- #46 Our Lovely Escape
73% matchMixed66% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Reine Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Your life is a peaceful one. Each day, you work alongside your (otherwise?) all-female workforce in the pursuit of creating otome games. Will you complete your life with a cute girlfriend? Will you be doomed to a life of normalcy? Or...? Find out in this (mostly...?) normal visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.1%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Romance 12.9%, Nudity 10.7%, Anime 7.2%
- #47 My Cute Roommate
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 678 reviews2020
Dev: Astaros3d
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Your high school years are over, and now it’s time to think about the future. You need to pick a good college, find yourself a girlfriend, and start thinking about a job. That’s when your life changes; you’re diagnosed with a mysterious illness and there’s only one way to cure it.
Why similar: Nudity 25.2%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Sexual Content 13.4%, Simulation 8.6%
- #48 LoveChoice
68% matchVery Positive92% of 36,244 reviews2021
Dev: Akaba Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
Why similar: Dating Sim 40.4%, Romance 19.8%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Cute 3.3%
- #49 The Quintessential Quintuplets - Five Memories Spent With You
68% matchVery Positive97% of 412 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
I want to confess my feelings for you...
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.6%, Anime 15.8%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Romance 13.3%, Adventure 3.8%
- #50 Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas-
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,139 reviews2017
Dev: Hollowings
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
This is a story about her and him. This is also a story about meeting and parting. Perhaps it is a very simple story. It may be a very complicated story. A simple FAREWELL ...... And not a grand farewell. If you can feel the joy and sorrow we pour in, it is a great encouragement to us.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Dating Sim 22.6%, Nudity 12.8%, Mature 9.3%, Romance 7.8%
- #51 Date Everything!
65% matchVery Positive94% of 7,306 reviews2025
Dev: Sassy Chap GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Date Everything! is a sandbox dating simulator set in the comfort of your own home, featuring 100 fully voice acted datable characters! Let the romance flow between your bed, smoke alarm and… Overwhelming Sense of Existential Dread? Are you ready to Date Everything?
Why similar: Dating Sim 42.7%, Romance 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Sexual Content 6.8%
- #52 Summer Meetings
70% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.2%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Multiple Endings 11%, Nudity 9.4%, Romance 9.4%
- #53 小白兔电商~Bunny e-Shop
66% matchVery Positive94% of 10,240 reviews2021
Dev: 落叶岛项目组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a hilarious and adorable e-commerce game in a magical world where humans and monsters are at war. Help a humble rabbit fairy expand her online store selling homegrown carrots. Uncover hidden secrets while growing the business and becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.1%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Romance 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Anime 7.4%
- #54 My Classmate is AV Actress
67% matchMixed61% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Matariki Studios Co., LtdPub: Alice Publication
Windows
A new transfer student in my class turns out to be an japanese AV actress, and she’s even offering to teach me sexual techniques! By gaining experience through hookups, my ultimate goal is to win over the AV actress with my phenomenal skills.
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.1%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Mature 13.5%, Nudity 10.8%, Sexual Content 7.9%
- #55 Love Language Japanese
69% matchVery Positive81% of 172 reviews2019
Dev: Papurika.moePub: Initiative Media
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Enter your first year at Koto Gakuen and discover Japanese language through easy to learn lessons and compelling mini games. Meet new friends and unveil their story and maybe find love through your adventures.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Dating Sim 22%, Nudity 18.1%, Anime 10.6%, Sexual Content 7.8%
- #56 Hush Hush - Only Your Love Can Save Them
65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,632 reviews2023
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 82.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A Visual Novel with a twist - improve skills, charm girls, and learn dangerous secrets... by any means necessary.
Why similar: Dating Sim 37.3%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Nudity 13.9%, Romance 9%, Sexual Content 8.2%
- #57 Dream Date
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,616 reviews2020
Dev: ADOG
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Date, communicate, enhance feelings and record good memories with girls!
Why similar: Nudity 23.9%, Dating Sim 21.1%, Sexual Content 13%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mature 8.8%
- #58 Lewd Girls, Leave Me Alone! I Just Want to Play Video Games and Watch Anime! ~ Hentai Edition
66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,228 reviews2023
Dev: azaly
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
You're a REAL GAMER. But are you tough enough to turn down a sexy girl? Dating sims are full of lies, these girls will do anything to keep your date from falling through!
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.9%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Romance 12.9%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Anime 7.1%
- #59 Blood Code
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,024 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A story about an ordinary human girl and her romantic encounters with knights and princes. These characters may be gentle, passionate, considerate, or inhospitable. There are many character styles to suit a variety of individual player tastes.
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.7%, Visual Novel 24%, Romance 16.7%, Multiple Endings 7.3%, Cute 4.2%
