Games Like Grim

You have the opportunity to become the husband of the Goblin Baroness. But what are your chances if this love is a sham?

Why similar: Idler 26.4%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Drama 13.8%, Anime 13.7%, Hand-drawn 11.3%

Rei is a high-school student who isn't popular among girls. But suddenly his life changes: two beautiful girls started to pay attention to him. Will he make the right choice or is he doomed to be alone?

Why similar: Idler 28.2%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Anime 13.1%, Drama 13%, Hand-drawn 11.6%

Plunge into the silence with Stephan, young musician that lost his hearing and, at the same time, the meaning of life.

Why similar: Idler 29.9%, Visual Novel 26%, Drama 18.9%, Anime 12.9%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Bacteriya Breeding is a fusion of personified micro-worlds, visual novel storytelling, desktop companionship, and idle gameplay. After a lab mishap, a mysterious organism in your petri dish transforms into a cute girl! Embark on a journey of self-redemption and sweet daily life with the Bacteriyas.

Why similar: Idler 32%, Visual Novel 24.4%, RPG 17.1%, Drama 13.9%, Anime 9.3%

This is a derivative work of the 1990s anime game [Serial Experiments Lain]. It was created using RPG Maker MZ and based on the official guidelines "Lain Time to Live".The game is about exploring dungeons and reading the scenario. I think you can play through the entire content in about 2-3 hours.

Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Visual Novel 23.6%, 1990's 14%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Text-Based 6.5%

A peaceful school life slowly descends into darkness. When a beloved classmate mysteriously disappears, four teenagers find themselves tangled in secrets, betrayals, and hidden desires. Uncover the truth behind the missing girl — and the horrors that lie much closer to home than anyone could imagine

Why similar: Idler 38.9%, 1990's 21.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Anime 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

The Qixia Diary is an original Visual Novel inspired by the food culture of Hangzhou, China. You play as Sheng Sheng—a first-year art student at Yunqi University. Through her eyes, you'll step into a unique university life brimming with warmth and local charm beside the West Lake.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, Drama 23.7%, RPG 21.4%, Anime 12.9%, 2D 5.8%

Follow the young boy Qiuxu to meet the girl who always sprints in the sunshine, and get to know three other girls with distinct personalities. In the daily life of the Second Municipal High School, you will witness a youth that cannot be turned back — a story destined to go somewhere.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Drama 26.7%, RPG 22.7%, Anime 10.9%, 2D 7.7%

异世界的回响千雪之歌》游戏中，主角千雪在一次过劳工作后不幸意外猝死，没想到死后却因为灵魂中自带的特殊‘天赋’而受到了生命之神的青睐，并且还得到了重新复活的机会，不过复活总是需要代价的，可怜的千雪又成为了一名神界打工人，负责调整并修复，生命能量运转出现问题的多元世界，玩家需要幻化成不同的生命形态，穿梭在各种风格迥异的世界中，探寻各个世界的顽疾并与其他配角们配合，重新恢复世界秩序，使生命能量的循环回到正轨。

Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Visual Novel 27.8%, Drama 18.7%, Anime 14.7%, 2D 6.9%

A Japanese-style visual novel. A gripping story with four endings, a huge number of choices, 10+ CG, 5+ BG, original music and animated sprites of the main characters will allow you to immerse yourself in a cruel world of deception and sincerity, betrayal and loyalty, happiness and despair.

Why similar: Idler 30.3%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, 2D 6.5%

多年以后，黄超雄和李柔再次相遇，他们能回到从前吗？自由探索布鑫街，找回黄超雄的记忆碎片。

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, RPG 22.6%, Drama 20.6%, Anime 16.2%, 2D 7.6%

The story begins in Zhijiang in June 2022.The idol group A-SOUL. This work has designed more than 20 different scenes and 10 special events with CG, and created scripts with more than 80000 Chinese characters.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Drama 22.5%, RPG 20.4%, Anime 10.6%, Multiple Endings 7.7%

Lust o’ Heaven: is an 18+ visual novel featuring fully animated adult scenes! Your choices shape the fates of characters and outcome of the story. Uncover secrets, enjoy the stunning animation, and lose yourself in a deep, branching plot. Your Choice — Your Fate.

Why similar: Idler 35.2%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Anime 14.4%, 2D 6.5%, Atmospheric 4.9%

"The world of deity : Part 1" is the first part of a sci-fi romance ADV "The world of deity" published by Cloudside Games. By cooperating with "little sister" Yiran to uncover the truth behind the chemical plant explosion, players can gradually discover the hidden secrets behind this world.

Why similar: RPG 25.2%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Drama 16.6%, Anime 13.5%, Hand-drawn 12.4%

"Hello my World! Lily." is a visual novel about a programmer who finds an unusual way to cope with loneliness and routine. But after a while, his imagination and actions go too far, and the line between reality and fantasy begins to melt rapidly.

Why similar: Idler 33.2%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Anime 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, 2D 6.4%

An interactive visual novel about a mysterious gang who decided to break the law.

Why similar: Idler 34%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Anime 16.4%, Atmospheric 6%, Multiple Endings 5.7%

The events of Week 20 continue when Ghaith succeeds in escaping, leaving Ayoub confused as to who among the boys helped him.

Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Drama 19.8%, Anime 15%, 2D 6.9%

A psychological sci-fi thriller aboard an orbital quarantine station. Interrogate 10 astronauts, identify 4 infected crew members, and prevent a mutiny before Earth reentry.

Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Visual Novel 33.3%, Anime 20.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

school themed drama visual novel The first episode of Ayoub VN and before the mystery begins, read this episode to get to know the characters and have a good time.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Drama 18.7%, RPG 17.5%, Anime 16.2%, Choices Matter 8.8%

This is a short hentai visual novel about restless girls looking for adventures

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.5%, Hand-drawn 18.5%, Anime 18.2%, 1990's 16.8%, 2D 8.4%

《红夏》是一款以剧情体验为主的视觉小说游戏。八月末的某天，二十多名师生被神秘地困在学校里，等待他们的将是一场自相残杀……

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, RPG 18.4%, 1990's 16.3%, Anime 14.1%, Drama 7.7%

A visual novel about returning home. That is, trying to get home. After all, your home is no longer there. You could say that it is actually about drinking in a bar and talking to strange people.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Drama 17.2%, Anime 15%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, 2D 6.9%

Experience the chaos of 50 visual novels running in parallel over a single day! Immerse yourself in the daily lives of the townsfolk, swap freely between each unique protagonist, and navigate a domino-web of storylines and consequences to save the island from its cometary fate.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, RPG 23.7%, Drama 14.2%, Anime 11.4%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

On a winter afternoon, she sees that familiar face again. But what does it matter? He was never hers to keep...

Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Drama 26.8%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Anime 19.1%, Indie 1.7%

The visual novel "Zavod" is an adventure that will take you to the industrial and factory everyday life of ordinary workers.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.8%, Idler 34.1%, Anime 22.4%, Choices Matter 5.3%, Indie 1.5%

My name is Jeremy. I can bring things to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.7%, Drama 24.2%, Anime 16.2%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Dark 11%

You are about to dive into the adventures of the main hero: pilot-engineer Henry Morgan! The adventure is truly dangerous, but at the same time very passionate and full of love! An intriguing plot with unexpected twists that will leave you craving for more!

Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Drama 22.4%, Anime 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Text-Based 9.7%

Step into the world of Nyx, a VTuber whose online persona begins to blur with something far more unsettling. After the Stream Went Dark is a short psychological horror visual novel exploring identity, self-perception, and the fragile boundary between performance and reality.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Drama 20.2%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Anime 16.1%, 2D 7.3%

What does it take to be SAFE? Maybe it's all about a person who will come to your rescue no matter what. Or maybe it has to do with a place that you know inside and out. OR, perhaps, (just maybe) a room full of strangers with no entrance might just do the trick.

Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Anime 12.4%, Dark 7%

The pioneering nakige that made a generation cry... Legendary '90s visual novel ONE. is back and better than ever with updated art, animations, and features!

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, 1990's 19.7%, Anime 14.5%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Old School 11.6%

As a civil servant in a dull job in a small city, I live like a worn-out office drone. One day, just as life feels unbearable, my phone receives a strange directive—a suspicious system installs itself, demanding a special interaction with a female colleague or face a salary cut.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, RPG 27.3%, Drama 23.4%, Anime 16.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

After his fiancée returns to Japan for work in this visual novel by Dark One!, our protagonist begins dreaming of being a woman in the Middle Ages. The more he has these dreams, the more he becomes a woman in real life. Can he reverse his transformation, or will his life take a different turn?

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Drama 27%, Anime 18.1%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Dark 7.1%

"Star wish traveler" is a visual novel game with an otherworldly adventure theme.The story follows the adventures of a teenager who is summoned to an alien world to help the world defend itself against the "Day of Approval".

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, RPG 34.5%, Anime 21.9%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Drama 24.1%, Anime 12.9%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, 2D 6.8%

Yakuza Cats is a graphic adventure set in a 100% feline Tokyo. This original world mixes Ukiyo-e art with Gen Z aesthetics. It is a coming of age story that puts the player through different ethical choices while tackling themes such as identity and prejudice.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Hand-drawn 20%, Drama 20%, Anime 16.2%, 2D 8.2%

这是一款悬疑推理类文字冒险AVG，玩家扮演一名初出茅庐的侦探王朝阳，进入迷雾重重的学园，和各位可爱的女性角色互动，以找出诡异案件的真相！

Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Visual Novel 29.9%, Drama 17.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, 2D 5%

《酒，音乐和虚无论》是一款电波系短篇视觉小说。

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, RPG 18.7%, Drama 13.6%, Anime 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%

This is a text adventure game based on image selection. Players will explore the streets with girls after losing power. As time goes by, the reality will gradually blend into different scenery. You can't turn back. Your choice determines the direction you go.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Drama 34.7%, RPG 27.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

If you're nervous about job searching and interviews, face your fears head-on in "Welcome to the Karoshi Club" a Japanese horror business punk visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, 1990's 18.1%, Anime 16.3%, Hand-drawn 16%, Dark 8.1%

边地一座废村，金军扎着哨。 一个断了手的人走回来。刀出鞘，旧事也一层层被拽出来。 《孤行》用「今日」与「昔日」双线讲张四的故事。 人还在同一条回村路上往深处走，记忆却把他送回水缸、集市、军营，以及更远的地方。 战斗嵌在剧情里。你读他的失去，也替他点出这一刀该落在谁身上。

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, RPG 31.8%, Drama 29.3%, Indie 1.8%

Last Stanza is a slice of life, dramatic visual novel that deals with the consequences of a tragic event from different perspectives.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44%, Drama 26.5%, Anime 25.5%, Indie 4%

You play whose family was executed under the orders of a ruthless king Through years of cunning strategy and dangerous alliances, you lead a rebellion and seize the throne for yourself. But the crown is no sanctuary. Years later, just as you begin to rebuild the realm an assassin’s blade finds you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, RPG 25.4%, Drama 15.7%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 8.3%

一个关于父爱，关于亲情的故事。一份献给那些生命中缺失父爱的孩子的礼物。

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, RPG 22.2%, Drama 13.4%, 1990's 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

A fan visual novel where you join Nana at Japari Park as new caretaker. Fun and food await in adventures with an energetic serval cat and an always hungry fox!

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Anime 22.5%, Drama 20.7%, 2D 8.3%, Multiple Endings 5.9%

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 54.4%, RPG 27.2%, Anime 13.5%, Indie 4.8%

Yours decisions matters, leading to multiple unique endings that reflect your influence on Iris’s fate.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, RPG 21.4%, Drama 10.4%, Text-Based 9%, Anime 8%

Slava is an ordinary guy living in a shabby socket. Well, like living, existing. He has lost all his dreams, and now he has one task - not to live until dawn. But before that you need to write a will...

Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Visual Novel 19.3%, RPG 12.5%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Text-Based 8.3%

UNCANNY VALLEY:MACHINE is a story about a guy who leaves his apartment the first time after nightmarish creatures resembling a mixture of man and machine invaded the city in which he lives. Immerse yourself in the story, save the girl, find salvation in the streets illuminated by green moon.

Why similar: Idler 28.6%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Text-Based 11.1%, Anime 8.6%, 2D 6.9%

《BanGDream! It’s MyGo!!!!!》的末世公路AU同人游戏，ansy cp向视觉小说。

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, RPG 26%, Drama 17.4%, Anime 11.8%, Text-Based 6.6%

You, With Me is set mainly in Singapore of an expat couple who had the perfect plan, a perfect getaway for the holidays. However, everything is turned into dust as news come out of the main character's illness. Truly, will pretending that everything is normal give you a sense of normalcy?

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Anime 17.3%, 1990's 15.6%, Text-Based 13.8%, RPG 8.4%

You are a nameless cultist. An otherworldly entity has awakened, seeking to unite all into a single mind. Roll dice to craft amalgams. Control the awakening or suppression of the creature within characters. Uncover the world's history and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Idler 38.8%, Visual Novel 23.5%, RPG 13.3%, Text-Based 6%, 2D 5.8%

This is a visual novel about the future, where every choice shapes the protagonist's character. Follow the path from youth to adulthood, play as a scoundrel or a champion of justice, fall in love, and create your own unique story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.6%, Anime 20.2%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Text-Based 16.1%, Atmospheric 6%

Autumn 2014. Su Chen draws the world around him — until three girls step into his frames. One writes her own story at night. One smiles for all but leans on none. One sees him as her light, but he needs one too. A tale of learning to be earnest. Open the first page. It's 2014 again.

Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Visual Novel 32.9%, Anime 16.6%, 2D 8%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

Together with Snezhana and her dog Ayda you will go to the woods for mushroom hunting. An ordinary adventure does not foreshadow adversity, until you decide to step into an uncharted plase… A short but atmospheric visual novel that will give you goosebumps.

Why similar: Idler 33%, Visual Novel 23%, Anime 12.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Dark 8.7%

Magnetic Bonds is a fusion of the visual novel and turn-based RPG genres inspired by shonen manga where players explore a vast galaxy, befriending characters and building relationships as they progress through the story and take down enemies and bosses.

Why similar: RPG 26.6%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Anime 15.1%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Drama 11.5%

The Mermaid Festival is an annual festival that takes place in the coastal town of Suminoe and on the night of the festival, Takumi meets a girl with a beautiful singing voice. From this chance encounter, Takumi's daily life slowly begins to change. The 7th project by developer, feng.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Drama 28.5%, Anime 19.6%, Multiple Endings 7.2%, Text-Based 7%

“The Boy's Word” is a visual novel about growing up in a Moscow suburb in the 2000s. Lena, 16, is pulled into the local courtyard crew, where friendship, first love and family secrets come at a price. 10 characters, 5 endings — your choices decide everything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Anime 16.4%, 1990's 14.9%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Old School 8.4%

With his sister Kaori held hostage, Yuuto must fight as an Etranger, a warrior of power, and take up the sword to fight alongside the beautiful female Spirits who protect the land from an evil that threatens to consume it.

Why similar: RPG 39.3%, Visual Novel 38.8%, Anime 18.4%, Indie 3.5%

As coach of the girls' track team, go on an exciting retreat in the countryside with the three best girls of your team, where you'll help them overcome their struggles and unlock their full potential!

Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 26.6%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

一款以商品贸易为主要内容的游戏。在一个西幻风格下的大陆展开您的贸易，经历有趣的故事！

Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Drama 26.3%, Anime 17.7%, 1990's 11.5%, 2D 8%