- #1 the 9th day:第九日
97% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…
Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Adventure 31.7%, Anime 24.4%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: A fellow indie visual novel that shares the same atmospheric tension and narrative-heavy focus as the seed game.
- #2 Adabana Odd Tales
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,033 reviews2020
Dev: Liar-softPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 52.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?
Why similar: Adventure 41.2%, Visual Novel 37.4%, Casual 11%, Anime 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-quality, story-rich visual novel experience with a beautiful art style and deep, folklore-inspired mystery.
- #3 The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录
96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,760 reviews2017
Dev: 致意
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.5%, Adventure 34.1%, Anime 13%, Indie 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that emphasizes investigation and narrative depth, similar to the puzzle-solving aspects of the seed.
- #4 ENIGMA:
95% matchVery Positive95% of 144 reviews2016
Dev: UzumeyaPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.4%, Adventure 29.4%, Anime 21.6%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric indie visual novel that excels in its unique art style and immersive, mysterious storytelling.
- #5 Kyoto Colorful Days
94% matchVery Positive85% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: InterOne Inc.Pub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Kyoto Colorful Days" is a Visual Novel, set in the sightseeing hotspot of Kyoto.This visual novel is populated by various different characters and the story can be enjoyed like a TV drama. Fully voiced in Japanese (the Kyoto dialect)
Why similar: Visual Novel 49%, Adventure 27.4%, Anime 23.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and casual visual novel that captures the lighthearted yet narrative-focused spirit of the genre.
- #6 Memory Oblivion Box
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,107 reviews2016
Dev: DreaMoryPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
一份工作，让秦幽羽的父亲从此失踪，紧接着又是母亲的突然离去。虽然从未放弃过寻找，可是事情却毫无进展，直到那天……
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.2%, Adventure 36.2%, Casual 11.9%, Indie 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that delivers a poignant, story-driven experience with a focus on emotional discovery.
- #7 A Light in the Dark
93% matchVery Positive93% of 1,722 reviews2018
Dev: CreSpiritPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
──We cannot choose in this unfair world.The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...The fierce girl struggling for survival...Two people in totally opposite positions in life.In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.4%, Anime 23.2%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This Chinese indie visual novel provides a compelling, character-driven narrative that explores complex emotional themes.
- #8 ANONYMOUS;CODE
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 513 reviews2023
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hack Into God
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Adventure 33.8%, Anime 23.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes sci-fi visual novel that incorporates hacking and investigation elements into its complex narrative.
- #9 Campus Notes - forget me not.
92% matchVery Positive88% of 72 reviews2016
Dev: 4th clusterPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A novel game set in the University of Tsukuba. Play as Yuta Kiriha and join the group "Bertha's Knights" to solve a mysterious case of being forgotten every day.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.7%, Adventure 29.5%, Anime 21.5%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie visual novel that focuses on school life and character development with a distinct anime aesthetic.
- #10 Banter Schooldays!!三〇一室无一人
91% matchVery Positive90% of 745 reviews2019
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Banter Schooldays!! is a visual novel legal drama adventure game developed by the independent team Lingtan Studio.
Why similar: Adventure 44.7%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Anime 18.4%, Indie 9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that blends mystery and detective elements with a strong focus on character interactions.
- #11 The Bright Star Of Seraph-Katis-
90% matchVery Positive87% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: STARxSTAR
Windows
《The Bright Star Of Seraph-Katis-》is a short text adventure game. This game combines a visual novel and an "adventure mode".
Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Adventure 29.2%, Anime 21.2%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual indie visual novel that provides a straightforward yet engaging narrative experience.
- #12 Tokyo Babel
89% matchVery Positive91% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: propellerPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
And so begins a grand epic of intertwining destinies; a tale of God, of angels, demons and humans living amongst the walls of the floating purgatory, Tokyo Babel -- a soaring bastion erected in the image of Tokyo, one of the largest cities of a world succumbed to the apocalypse.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, Anime 28.8%, Adventure 25.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark and atmospheric visual novel that offers a deep, single-player narrative experience with a unique world-building style.
- #13 妄想破绽 Broken Delusion
89% matchMixed60% of 4,043 reviews2019
Pub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
《妄想破绽》是一款文字冒险（AVG）游戏，数十万字精彩原创剧情，将带给大家一段近未来架空科技都市的幻想冒险体验。游戏中，玩家将扮演普通高中生与顶级黑客的双重身份。有一天“我”抱着玩笑心理在网络上虚构了一个不存在的假人，不料却因此带来了惊天巨变……
Why similar: Adventure 39.3%, Visual Novel 35.2%, Anime 17.1%, Indie 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dystopian-themed indie visual novel that combines adventure and narrative depth in a futuristic setting.
- #14 克莉丝的炎之信仰 Cryste: the Faith of Fire Vol.1
88% matchVery Positive89% of 296 reviews2017
Dev: SalvationPub: JingtuStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In another distant world, there is a kingdom of fire. They who live under the red sky. People with different social classes. Birth with different but changeless fate. Those of nobility bring fortune and power to men, and bring hope.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.2%, Adventure 25.4%, Anime 14.3%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that features a fantasy-inspired setting and a focus on character-driven storytelling.
- #15 GNOSIA
85% matchVery Positive94% of 4,733 reviews2022
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.9%, Anime 28.8%, Adventure 21.3%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of social deduction and visual novel storytelling that keeps the player engaged through repeated, evolving loops.
- #16 旧手表 - Old Watch
87% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2017
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is an Visual Novel game. It's a story about time leap.
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.3%, Casual 22.7%, Indie 17%
Why You'll Like It: A short and sweet indie visual novel that focuses on casual storytelling and emotional themes.
- #17 Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 703 reviews2017
Dev: 开水工作室Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.3%, Adventure 36.2%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie detective visual novel that provides a unique blend of mystery and casual gameplay.
- #18 Simulation world
86% matchVery Positive86% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: 007berd
Windows
Simulation World - This is a puzzle, story and open world. Feel the vanilla atmosphere as you progress through the puzzles. Rescue the simulation from a virus that wants to destroy the computer world
Why similar: Adventure 68.1%, Puzzle 28%, Casual 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure game that shares the experimental, narrative-driven nature of the seed game.
- #19 428: Shibuya Scramble
84% matchVery Positive95% of 3,587 reviews2018
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.
Why similar: Visual Novel 70%, Adventure 30%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery visual novel that uses a multi-perspective narrative structure to create a complex, puzzle-like story.
- #20 Tiny Bunny
80% matchVery Positive83% of 29,932 reviews2025
Dev: SaikonoPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.
Why similar: Visual Novel 68.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Anime 14.6%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric indie horror visual novel that uses a striking art style to tell a chilling, mystery-filled story.
- #21 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,215 reviews2015
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.4%, Anime 28.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Casual 0.6%, Indie 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A seminal mystery visual novel that excels at building suspense and delivering a deep, multi-layered narrative.
- #22 Coffee Talk
82% matchVery Positive95% of 12,156 reviews2020
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 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: Visual Novel 62%, Anime 26.4%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, narrative-driven game that focuses on listening to stories and building relationships, perfect for fans of the visual novel format.
- #23 The House in Fata Morgana
83% matchVery Positive95% of 6,041 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 51.3%, Anime 24.6%, Adventure 20%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly acclaimed story-rich visual novel known for its haunting atmosphere and profound emotional impact.
- #24 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 37,969 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.2%, Anime 24.3%, Adventure 18.7%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie narrative game that uses a unique job-based mechanic to drive the story forward in a stylish, cyberpunk world.
- #25 Narcissu 1st & 2nd
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,225 reviews2015
Dev: stage-nanaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Why similar: Visual Novel 66.3%, Anime 28.2%, Indie 2.6%, Adventure 1.6%, Casual 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie visual novel that is celebrated for its emotional depth and minimalist, effective storytelling.
- #26 If My Heart Had Wings
81% matchVery Positive92% of 4,609 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: Visual Novel 49.8%, Anime 29.3%, Adventure 14%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential visual novel that focuses on romance and personal growth with a beautiful, classic anime art style.
- #27 The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
79% matchVery Positive86% of 1,500 reviews2017
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Why similar: Visual Novel 61.6%, Anime 18.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality visual novel that features branching paths and a focus on character-driven horror and mystery.
- #28 WILL: A Wonderful World / WILL：美好世界
78% matchVery Positive93% of 5,446 reviews2017
Dev: WMY Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become a god and help change the fate of people, even the world! In WILL: A Wonderful World, you will receive letters written by characters living in urban cities. By rearranging the order and combinations of sentences in these letters, you are going to alter the destiny of whomever that wrote them.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Adventure 23.4%, Anime 22.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Casual 5%
- #29 Our End of the World
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,807 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Filled with puzzles, the story between she and me at the end of the world. English Subtitle Released on 2018/11/22!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.8%, Anime 24.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Puzzle 5.5%, Indie 3.1%
- #30 苍空的彼端
75% matchVery Positive93% of 231 reviews2024
Dev: PygmaGame
Windows
"The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.9%, Adventure 26.2%, Anime 26%, Casual 2.9%
- #31 Games&Girls
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: Yume Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 145.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47%, Anime 29.3%, Adventure 15.6%, Casual 4.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #32 不落城-Unconquered Castle
77% matchVery Positive81% of 150 reviews2018
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A Visual Novel Game. The story which happens thousand years after that "God's one day world". It's a story telling two brave girls who saved their city.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48%, Anime 23.2%, Casual 16.8%, Indie 11.9%
- #33 Aozora Meikyuu
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 540 reviews2016
Dev: Yume Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aozora Meikyuu is a short Romance Visual Novel with focus on a cute girl.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.3%, Anime 30.9%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 4.4%, Casual 3%
- #34 はじめるセカイの理想論 -goodbye world index
71% matchVery Positive89% of 87 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: Visual Novel 51.7%, Anime 27.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Casual 3.8%, Indie 2.8%
- #35 Season of 12 Colors
74% matchVery Positive94% of 2,049 reviews2016
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.2 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 45.1%, Adventure 24.5%, Anime 17.3%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 5.9%
- #36 Little Gods of the Abyss
70% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: PLAY MephistowaltzPub: GRAVITY
Windows
A 3D adventure combining precise platforming action with environmental puzzles. Purify the corrupted Primal Gate and restore the flow of time to a shattered world.
Why similar: Anime 46.2%, Adventure 38.1%, Puzzle 15.7%
- #37 Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 969 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.8%, Adventure 33%, Casual 10%, Anime 9.3%, Indie 7%
- #38 Divine Slice of Life
76% matchMixed68% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Take on the role of Aaki, a seemingly normal if somewhat self conscious young man, whose life is turned upside down after a casual stroll through the local park. Now he has to deal with two mischievous demi-gods who insist he must marry one of them.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Adventure 23.7%, Anime 22.8%, Casual 6.7%, Indie 6.5%
- #39 My journey to your world
73% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Nerogetz
Windows
A casual free-to-play puzzle game with randomly scrambled puzzle pieces that can be solved under a certain time to win.
Why similar: Anime 51.2%, Casual 22.4%, Puzzle 21.3%, Indie 5.1%
- #40 Adventure World
76% matchMixed47% of 64 reviews2016
Dev: Alibi
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Fantasy ARPG
Why similar: Anime 90%, Indie 10%
- #41 Flamel's miracle（弗拉梅尔的奇迹）
75% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Weixi Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Assistant and I headed to a newly discovered Plane world for new resouces. Unfortunately, we ran into worm hole, due to which our spacecraft were forced to make emergency landing onto an unknown world. In order to fix the spacecraft, we started our adventure and got involved into various accidents and incidents, voluntarily or not...
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Adventure 34.9%, Anime 18.7%, Indie 6.7%
- #42 饲养染的30 DAYS
68% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: 繁星相位制作组
Windows · Mac
A story, a wish Everything seems to be nothing unusualBut realizing a wish always comes at a cost. The visual novel 『饲养染的30DAYS』will present you with a 'normal' ending. Find your 'puzzle' in story .
Why similar: Visual Novel 94.7%, Indie 5.3%
- #43 Miniature Garden
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: MuzintouPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 165.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Miniature Garden is a Japanese mystery visual novel with multiple endings and art by Korie Riko (Lump of Sugar).
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Anime 24.9%, Adventure 22%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 4.6%
- #44 Talesshop Puzzle
71% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
jigsaw puzzles with beautiful 2d girls Image.
Why similar: Anime 39.4%, Casual 27%, Indie 18.1%, Puzzle 15.5%
- #45 Cosmic Ultramarine
67% matchVery Positive98% of 396 reviews2024
Dev: 21st NostalgiaPub: Game Poetics
Windows
从高维度接入超次元，漫步于由你的数个前世构成的景观宇宙。藉由终端机展开一场穿越虚拟与现实、过去与未来的奇妙旅行。在一切的尽头，宇宙、自我和生命的终极答案，将为你解开面纱。
Why similar: Visual Novel 63.8%, Anime 30.1%, Casual 6.1%
- #46 Happy Puzzle
71% matchVery Positive87% of 352 reviews2021
Dev: HappyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Happy Puzzle is a puzzle game that extra an interesting story. The main character is a servant, working in a noble family. After save his young lady. He want to go to the forest to find the magic water.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Anime 26.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 9.2%, Casual 4.7%
- #47 水时钟-Water_Clock
73% 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 40.4%, Adventure 27.9%, Anime 17.2%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 5.6%
- #48 鬼畜大冒险 Gui Chu Da Mao Xian
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 219 reviews2018
Dev: 七彩绘色游戏
Windows · Mac · Linux
a text-based visual novel with some RPG elements. As the story progresses, you will collaborate with and fight against Gui Chu stars. Remember, collaborating and fighting is just a means to survive, not an answer to the secrets in this world. Your mission is to figure out the truth of this world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Anime 22.2%, Adventure 18.8%, Casual 14.7%, Indie 10.7%
- #49 Bishojo Mangekyo Kotowari to Meikyu no Shojo
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,944 reviews2021
Dev: ωstarPub: Seikei Production
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 268.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
玩家将和故事中性格各异的角色一起，解开神秘超自然事件的真相。并逐步了解贯穿整部游戏的核心——万华镜，及其持有者莲华的秘密。
Why similar: Visual Novel 57.3%, Anime 27%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 2.6%
- #50 A Traveler to unknown Thule
69% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: komasukePub: Nostia
Windows · Mac
Adventure Game Traveling around Iceland
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.8%, Anime 29.6%, Adventure 28.8%, Casual 5.8%
- #51 CODE CRACKER 代码破译者
70% matchVery Positive90% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: 致意
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relive nostalgic dream of that golden old age with the retrospective graphic. In this game, you play as a college student who meets diverse characters and solve multiple puzzles together with them. The story unfolds in different ways corresponding to the choices you made along with the gameplay.
Why similar: Adventure 67.4%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.4%
- #52 7 summer days: Youth sky
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 126 reviews2020
Dev: Sanati Tales
Windows · Linux
A visual novel that takes place in the same universe as "7 summer days".
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Adventure 35.8%, Casual 9%, Indie 2.7%
- #53 Fururu Project : Ruby
69% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2019
Dev: Meowshmallow Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
《 Fururu Project : Ruby 》 is an adventure game (AVG). The game focuses on interactions with objects in scenes and exploring through the map. Players are able to trigger various events in game and affect how the story goes.
Why similar: Adventure 83.2%, Indie 16.8%
- #54 Spiritual Bond ～Breaking the curse, Intertwining fates～
64% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2026
Dev: MONRAPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
“Person of Serendipity… please help us——” A text-based adventure puzzle game set in ancient villages, where shrine maidens and the Kami guide you to forge unbreakable bonds. Every choice reshapes destiny—you will lead them, but to where?
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.2%, Anime 26.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Puzzle 8.2%, Casual 5.8%
- #55 Your Smile Beyond Twilight:黄昏下的月台上
69% matchVery Positive94% of 599 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story about forced smiles, coming to terms with the past, and love—but most of all, redemption.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Adventure 28.4%, Anime 21.9%, Indie 6.8%
- #56 Elf World Adventure
67% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: 430Games
Windows
Elf World Adventure is an exciting hentai game in the anime and puzzle genre, offering numerous levels where you must assemble images of enchanting elf girls. Immerse yourself in a magical world with a splendid atmosphere, accompanied by relaxing and melodic music.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.9%, Anime 35.4%, Casual 7.6%
- #57 Mohism: Battle of Words
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.2%, Anime 22%, Adventure 18.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Indie 2.7%
- #58 Superbunny's adventure
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: DDUCK KONG
Windows
A daily adventure with the mysterious Superbunny and Bunny Girl Usagi-san.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49%, Anime 27.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 6%
- #59 Bermuda
72% matchMixed53% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: InvertMouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Trapped in an alien submarine, Edward's faith will be tested in a tale of trust and deceit. Bermuda is a visual novel mixed with open ended stealth puzzles.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.7%, Adventure 24%, Anime 23.5%, Indie 7.9%
- #60 Goddess of Hentai
67% matchVery Positive89% of 425 reviews2020
Dev: Reaper Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A mature puzzle game with 4K hentai goddesses, beautiful piano soundtrack and two difficulty modes.
Why similar: Adventure 44.4%, Casual 20.3%, Indie 14.2%, Anime 13.5%, Puzzle 7.5%
