60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Anime, Singleplayer, Story Rich.
Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.
The Shell Part I: Inferno
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Romance 11.4%, Dark 11.1%, Mystery 8.8%
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Anime 12.2%, Romance 11%, Horror 5.9%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.3%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Dark 11.5%, Romance 10.9%, Anime 10.7%
GEMINI DISORDER is a strange story about two twin girls: Mei and Aoi. Despite external similarity, their characters are absolute opposites.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Anime 18.6%, Horror 11.3%, Story Rich 7.9%
MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.2%, Psychological Horror 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Emotional 10.5%, Anime 8.8%
In this twisted love story of a visual novel by CLOCKUP, an insomniac must decide whether to protect his position as a yakuza bigwig’s pet killer or the mysterious woman who can put him to sleep.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Dark 16.2%, Anime 16%, Romance 14.7%, Colorful 8.7%
“Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 16.5%, Emotional 13.4%, Dark 13.1%, Cute 10.1%
Explore the meaning of memories in this mysterious fairytale where fantasy and reality intertwine. The story unfolds from the perspectives of two women: one who travels in the ruins of Engine City New York, and one who finds herself in an underground world with an eldritch, violet sky.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Emotional 17.2%, Anime 13.8%, Romance 11.1%, Mystery 8.3%
Set in Ueno, Tokyo, where the wounds of the Pacific War have not yet healed, detective Takashiro Shugo becomes involved in a series of gruesome murders. A visual novel of love and hatred leading to obsession and madness…
Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Anime 13.1%, Emotional 12.6%, Dark 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.1%
A visual novel of brutal beauty and tragic love. You wake up trapped inside your own dark fantasy, Lion Camel Kingdom. To escape a ten-day demon massacre, you must survive and recover your memories to solve the mystery of a drowned Yangzhou courtesan.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Anime 17.6%, Romance 14.9%, Story Rich 9.8%
From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.1%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Anime 16%, Emotional 13.4%, Horror 9.4%
"Let us celebrate, the birth of this nightmare." A story about an urban legend surrounding a certain "Box", this is a Japanese-style, supernatural visual novel about madness, love and hate.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Anime 21%, Gore 17.1%, Horror 14.1%, Mystery 8.4%
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Anime 10.3%, Gore 7.7%, Story Rich 7.5%
A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Emotional 11.4%, Romance 9.9%, Anime 9.7%
A dark fantasy tale where death is not the end but the path to the truth. Two magi trapped in a collapsing tower must unravel a deadly mystery. Each death reveals another piece of the puzzle that is their shared past and forbidden love. For fans of House in Fata Morgana and literary dark fantasy.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Emotional 12.2%, Romance 8.5%
Is cutting down a young girl a sin, or a salvation? In the Haku-a Church where pure love and jealousy collide, a young gem-craftsman is forced to choose—to let her live, or to end her life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Anime 14.6%, Cute 12.5%, Adventure 10.4%
Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. Having touched the darkest darkness the world has seen, one must now face the dazzling light. Thus I pose this question. Whose wings did I see that day?
Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Anime 16.2%, Dark 14.7%, Horror 11.4%, Gore 9.9%
"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.9%, Adventure 15%, Anime 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Text-Based 8.8%
A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Anime 13.5%, Dark 12.1%, Horror 11.7%, Emotional 9.8%
Some Scary Love Stories is a visual novel game with option branches Players tap the screen to read the story and make their own choices, eventually leading to different ending branches A collection of long-updated short stories on the theme of "Distorted Love"
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Anime 16%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 8.5%
Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Dark 17.5%, Anime 14.2%, Mystery 9.9%
Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Emotional 17%, Anime 15.5%, Romance 13.3%, Cute 10.1%
Scarlet Scarf is a visual novel inspired by the legend of Plague Maiden. Dive into the dark mysteries of a dying city with the fate of Sanator Richard Murdock in your hands. Perhaps it's not too late to stop the on-going calamity...
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Emotional 10.6%, Anime 10.2%, Horror 8.1%
Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Gore 13.9%, Anime 7.8%, Romance 7.7%
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Horror 10.8%, Anime 10%, Dark 9.2%
"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Anime 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Cute 11.8%, Emotional 9.1%
Take the role of a painter struggling to finish his masterpiece in this short Gothic horror visual novel about art, pain and love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Emotional 11.4%, Dark 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.3%
A dark, dramatic medieval visual novel. On a stage at the boundary between life and death, an actress struggles through her hardest performance—directed by a jester, she relives her past for the the prize of resurrection...
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Anime 14.5%, Dark 10.8%
A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Emotional 25%, Anime 22%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 7.8%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Psychological Horror 25.7%, Anime 17.6%, Cute 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%
This world is woven of strings, of fate and of hate. What do you see, detective? A horror-mystery yuri visual novel peering into the maddening darkness of love and death.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Anime 15.3%, Horror 12.5%, Romance 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
As the Nation faces invasion from the peoples it has pillaged for a century, one man defends it: Derek Rondo, the second coming of the Mercenary King Vult. He fights for his country, but plots to seize the throne for himself... A new visual novel betrayal epic begins from within!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Anime 10.1%, Romance 8.2%
Five girls meet in an isolated underground city. As they slay and betray each other, what fate awaits them at the end of their journey? Hope? Or despair? Enjoy an immersive story, fully voiced and boasting multiple endings!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 20.7%, Dark 16.3%, Story Rich 10.8%, Mystery 8.1%
Decaying Japanese school buildings, a series of bizarre incidents, eerie Mandemon legends. Lies and truths intertwine, love and hate entwined in the mist. What should one do? Whom should one believe? Welcome to this cruel world filled with deception and harm —
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Emotional 19.7%, Anime 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Mystery 10.4%
The only quality that can be measured is whether or not they possess the qualities of morbid love. As they spend their time at the school, what was once a peaceful life turns into a blood-soaked, corpse-riddled, blood-soaked day....
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Emotional 13.2%, Psychological Horror 13%, Anime 12.6%, Dark 12.5%
16 Witches, 8 Couples, Game to escape death... Hunt down the Imposter. Save the world from impending catastrophe. Life and death adventure game for those who love charming witches.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45.9%, Story Rich 15.3%, Gore 14.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 11.1%
Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.5%, Horror 16.1%, Dark 12.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 10.2%
"Have we all been acting waywardly?" An Adventure RPG that deals with the life and death of wayward humans, striving to escape a syndicate that creates monsters.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.4%, Anime 12.7%, Dark 11%, Gore 9.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
A new battle begins for Junnosuke—backed by the FS Big Three! “This is what it truly means for the minority to get vengeance.”
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Anime 14.4%, Emotional 12.7%, Romance 12.3%, Cute 10%
A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Emotional 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Dark 11.7%, Cute 8.7%
Hell-bent on vengeance, Caldo single-handedly topples the royal throne of Solide, capturing the king and the princess and working their ruin through his dark contracts with demons. A visual novel about hate and revenge... and possibly redemption.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Dark 11.3%, Colorful 9.4%, Story Rich 9.4%
Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Anime 18.3%, Romance 17.1%, Dark 9.6%, Gore 8.8%
Quantum Suicide is a game of betrayal, deception and romance in the cold depths of space.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.5%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Anime 14.2%, Romance 12.4%, Gore 10.8%
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Anime 11.6%
A romance-adventure text-based game themed around the Land of Women. You will travel to the Land of Women, meet the mysterious young lady Jian Ling, and gradually uncover the bloody and dark secrets behind this realm. Death, resistance, or degeneration? Everything depends on your choices.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Anime 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Gore 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
A Denpa Bishoujo Psychological Horror Curio: A Visual Novel ❦ Mild Horror, Mild Suspense, and a Hint of Whimsical Madness ❦ We Hope You Find Your Own "Happy Ending" Among Multiple Conclusions ❦ A Major Plot Twist, Perhaps? ❦ Glimpse a sliver of truth in the liminal space between life and death.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Anime 14.9%, Emotional 13.4%, Cute 9.1%
Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion is an old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Dark 22.1%, Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Anime 17.8%, Emotional 13%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Story Rich 9.4%
The Earth has plunged into an ice age, and the cities that survive have a new threat – Necromancers; those who reanimate corpses using inexplicable biotech. Now So'un and Ethica, two badass Living Dead Stalkers, must save Tokyo in this thrilling sci-fi visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Anime 25.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 12%, Gore 10.8%
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Psychological Horror 14%, Anime 13.9%, Gore 11.4%, Mystery 9.2%
You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Romance 12%, Anime 11.7%
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Anime 19.6%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 12.3%, Mystery 8.1%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Psychological Horror 25.8%, Anime 15.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 6.6%
Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Anime 13%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Dark 11.8%
Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Emotional 14.2%, Anime 13.2%, Dark 11.2%
Magical Eyes - Red is for Anguish is a thrilling mystery story revolving around a series of unfathomable incidents in a town.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Anime 23.3%, Horror 12.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Cute 9.9%
A visual novel about a death game which erupts aboard a train. Read the minds of the cast through minigames, choose which perspectives you want to see, and uncover the mysterious lore behind twelve unique characters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Dark 19.3%, Anime 17.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Story Rich 12%
An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Anime 19.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Dark 9.3%
A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Anime 9.9%, Dark 9.2%
First game of a four-part visual novel series. Nerdy Itsuki Ninomae accidentally creates a “digital hypnotism movie.” Showing it to his neighbor causes him to learn her and a classmate’s dark secret, dragging him into the underbelly of society.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.3%, Dark 16.3%, Romance 14.9%, Anime 12.5%, Cute 11.6%
