- #1 Hatoful Boyfriend
97% matchVery Positive94% of 7,550 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: Visual Novel 35.6%, Dating Sim 19.2%, Otome 15% ★, Anime 14.7%, Memes 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original game is essential for understanding the absurd world and character dynamics that lead into the holiday-themed sequel.
- #2 Aviary Attorney
96% matchVery Positive95% of 2,252 reviews2015
Dev: Sketchy Logic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.
Why similar: Visual Novel 65%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 10.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Funny 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the quirky, bird-centric humor and visual novel format, focusing on detective work rather than romance.
- #3 Monster Prom
96% matchVery Positive93% of 14,244 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 43.7%, Visual Novel 37.8%, Funny 9.1%, Indie 5.9%, Story Rich 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the chaotic, comedic, and high-stakes energy of dating simulations with a supernatural twist.
- #4 Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
95% matchVery Positive92% of 6,231 reviews2017
Dev: Game Grumps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I'm Dad.
Why similar: Dating Sim 35.8%, Visual Novel 30.4%, Memes 20.5%, Funny 5.3%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly charming and funny take on the dating sim genre with a strong focus on character writing and emotional depth.
- #5 Doki Doki Literature Club!
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 219,150 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.2 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: Visual Novel 39.8%, Anime 18.9%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Memes 8.4%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Like Hatoful Boyfriend, this game uses the visual novel format to subvert expectations and deliver a meta-narrative that goes far beyond its initial premise.
- #6 Emily is Away Too
94% matchVery Positive93% of 6,144 reviews2017
Dev: Kyle Seeley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Emily is Away Too is a brand new story featuring new characters and multiple different endings. Message your friends, surf the web and choose your path through this branching narrative.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Dating Sim 24.7%, Memes 17.4%, Indie 10.8%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the nostalgic, meta-narrative feel of early internet storytelling, much like the hidden depths of the Hatoful Boyfriend series.
- #7 Speed Dating for Ghosts
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 544 reviews2018
Dev: Copychaser Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Branching dialogue! Hard choices! A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists lookin' for love in all the blight places.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47%, Dating Sim 28.5%, Story Rich 11%, Indie 7.5%, Horror 6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a humorous dating sim structure with surprisingly poignant, character-driven stories about the afterlife.
- #8 Boyfriend Dungeon
92% matchVery Positive92% of 2,624 reviews2021
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: Dating Sim 51%, Funny 23.7%, Story Rich 22.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game innovatively blends dating simulation with action-oriented dungeon crawling, maintaining a quirky and modern tone.
- #9 If My Heart Had Wings
91% 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 38.3%, Dating Sim 22.2%, Anime 16.5%, Funny 9.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded visual novel that focuses on romance and slice-of-life themes with a high level of polish.
- #10 Everlasting Summer
91% matchVery Positive95% of 77,204 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.2%, Anime 19.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Adventure 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich visual novel that offers multiple paths and deep emotional resonance within a surreal setting.
- #11 STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,772 reviews2019
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.7%, Anime 14.6%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Funny 9.2%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A lighter, more romantic spin on a classic visual novel series that focuses on character interactions over high-stakes sci-fi.
- #12 Coffee Talk
89% 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 59.5%, Anime 18.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, Indie 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, character-focused experience that emphasizes listening to stories and building relationships in a relaxed setting.
- #13 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
89% 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 39.5%, Memes 25.2%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Funny 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at character-driven storytelling through a unique profession, mirroring the intimate conversations found in visual novels.
- #14 The Yawhg
87% matchVery Positive83% of 1,451 reviews2014
Dev: Damian Sommer
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
The Yawhg is a one-to-four player choose-your-own-adventure game that randomizes a unique story every time you play. The evil Yawhg is returning. How will the town’s locals lead their lives in the meanwhile, and what will they do when the dreaded Yawhg finally arrives?
Why similar: Visual Novel 61%, Story Rich 20.2%, Indie 18.8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, quirky choose-your-own-adventure game that features high replayability, humor, and unique narrative outcomes.
- #15 Hate Plus
86% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2013
Dev: Love Conquers All Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.
Why similar: Visual Novel 69.8%, Anime 15.6%, Indie 6.9%, Story Rich 4.8%, Dating Sim 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A thought-provoking visual novel that rewards deep engagement with its world and complex character histories.
- #16 GNOSIA
84% 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 51.6%, Anime 22.7%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of social deduction and visual novel storytelling that keeps the player engaged through repeated, evolving loops.
- #17 Arcade Spirits
85% matchVery Positive92% of 622 reviews2019
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Dating Sim 23.7%, Otome 20.6% ★, Story Rich 8.8%, Funny 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, story-rich dating sim set in a charming retro-arcade that emphasizes player choice and character growth.
- #18 NEKOKORO
86% matchVery Positive87% of 88 reviews2018
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet cute and fluffy catgirl sisters from space in this lighthearted romance Visual Novel intertwined with comedy, a bit of drama, science-fiction and fantasy!
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Memes 17.9%, Anime 14.2%, Dating Sim 13.1%, Funny 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, story-rich visual novel that emphasizes emotional connection and character-driven narrative arcs.
- #19 Paradise: Musubi
82% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: PIL/SLASHPub: JAST
Windows · Mac · Linux
The first sequel to the Boys Love visual novel Paradise. Play through the continuation of the original game's good endings, and unlock flashbacks to the first Paradise from new perspectives. Contains new CGs, characters, and lots of romance!
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.6%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique visual novel that blends romance with survival horror elements for a truly distinct experience.
- #20 Coming Out on Top
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,392 reviews2017
Dev: Obscurasoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The acclaimed gay dating sim. Have a sweet, sexy, or bizarrely comedic adventure with the man of your choice!
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Dating Sim 38.7%, Memes 9.5%, Funny 4%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A funny, well-written dating sim that shares the genre's focus on character development and branching romantic paths.
- #21 Long Live The Queen
83% matchVery Positive95% of 7,115 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 61.7%, Anime 28.1%, Indie 6.4%, Story Rich 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of high-stakes decision-making and quirky character interactions that can lead to unexpected outcomes.
- #22 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,866 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Anime 49.4%, Story Rich 23.4%, Adventure 21.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gripping visual novel that balances mystery with intense character dynamics and difficult moral choices.
- #23 WORLD OF HORROR
79% matchVery Positive90% of 9,731 reviews2023
Dev: panstaszPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...
Why similar: Anime 48.2%, Horror 31.9%, Adventure 16.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the indie, experimental spirit and unique visual style that makes niche visual novels stand out.
- #24 Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition
82% matchVery Positive91% of 705 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 66.1%, Anime 21.2%, Adventure 7.5%, Story Rich 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt expansion on a beloved visual novel character that provides a satisfying and emotional narrative experience.
- #25 eden*
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,041 reviews2015
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!
Why similar: Visual Novel 58.3%, Anime 27.2%, Story Rich 7%, Adventure 4.7%, Dating Sim 2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich visual novel that explores themes of love and loss with a strong emphasis on atmosphere.
- #26 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
81% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 62.8%, Anime 17.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, high-quality visual novel with strong romantic routes and a focus on character-driven storytelling.
- #27 If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary-
79% matchVery Positive95% of 527 reviews2019
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
While If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary- is technically a fan disc for If My Heart Had Wings, it includes six stories - including the prologue and epilogue to the main story - and acts as a sort of sequel to the original.
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.1%, Anime 20.9%, Dating Sim 11.8%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up that expands on the original's romantic and slice-of-life charm with additional character-focused scenarios.
- #28 HuniePop
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,616 reviews2015
Dev: HuniePot
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".
Why similar: Dating Sim 45.3%, Anime 39.2%, Memes 8.5%, Story Rich 3.2%, Indie 2.7%
- #29 HuniePop 2: Double Date
77% matchVery Positive91% of 9,344 reviews2021
Dev: HuniePot
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 57.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take a trip to an exotic island paradise for a steamy new adventure in this long awaited sequel to the popular dating sim / puzzle game hybrid, HuniePop!
Why similar: Dating Sim 39.7%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Anime 21.3%, Funny 4.2%, Indie 3%
- #30 Frosty Kiss
78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,556 reviews2016
Dev: 2Chance Projects
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 108.9 hrs≥1hr: 30%
It's been a year since Semyon returned from "Sovyonok" and met the girls from the camp in the real world. But it's New Year at hand! And it needs to be celebrated!
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.1%, Anime 23.8%, Dating Sim 9.9%, Indie 6.1%, Adventure 5.4%
- #31 Muv-Luv photonmelodies♮
77% matchVery Positive88% of 249 reviews2020
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fall in Luv all over again! Familiar faces and worlds collide in three massive new adventures, including the long-awaited follow-up to Muv-Luv Alternative!
Why similar: Visual Novel 56%, Anime 26.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #32 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,111 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Otome 32.4% ★, Anime 12.6%, Dating Sim 9.1%, Story Rich 3.8%
- #33 Gal*Gun Returns
76% matchVery Positive84% of 337 reviews2021
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The infamous ecchi rail-shooter is back! Fight back with pheromones as girls throw themselves at you and try to find true love in less than a day! Discover a beautifully reimagined version of the first game of the series that never came to the west!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Memes 21.7%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Anime 14.4%, Funny 8.4%
- #34 Making Lovers After Stories
74% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2022
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Making Lovers After Stories contains the official extra stories for Making Lovers. Experience the crazy stories that are happening to your favorite girls!
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.3%, Anime 14.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 7.4%, Funny 7%
- #35 Yumeutsutsu Re:After
75% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
What happens "After?" Five stories to continue the possible endings of Yumeutsutsu Re:master.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.8%, Adventure 40.6%, Anime 10.5%, Story Rich 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #36 Idol Hands 2
72% matchVery Positive89% of 760 reviews2023
Dev: 樹懶叫工作室Pub: Mango Party
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Experience two different stories with two different heroines in this love-filled idol management game! Complete with Live 2D-animated H-Scenes!
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.5%, Dating Sim 23.8%, Memes 15%, Anime 14.3%, Funny 6.1%
- #37 Kindred Spirits on the Roof
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,454 reviews2016
Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
During lunch one day, Toomi Yuna meets two "Kindred Spirits" on the roof of her school. When they insist she help them nurture young love, Yuna finds herself playing "yuri cupid" to six unique and adorable couples. Can she remain aloof or will the promise of a "yuritopia" reach her too?
Why similar: Visual Novel 63.1%, Anime 20.5%, Dating Sim 4.3%, Adventure 3.2%, Memes 3.2%
- #38 Oh...Sir! The Hollywood Roast
74% matchVery Positive84% of 411 reviews2017
Dev: Vile MonarchPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The boys are back , and they look better than ever! Oh…Sir! The Hollywood roast is a brand new spinoff to the surprise indie hit 0f 2016, Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator. This time around we’re taking tinsel town down a few notches, whilst classing up the joint.
Why similar: Indie 51.6%, Adventure 48.4%
- #39 Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 913 reviews2025
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Relive the four days of destiny...
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.8%, Anime 20.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Funny 8.5%, Story Rich 4%
- #40 Shining Song Starnova
73% matchVery Positive95% of 340 reviews2018
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take the stage in Shining Song Starnova!
Why similar: Visual Novel 71%, Anime 24.7%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #41 Trap Legend
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 585 reviews2020
Dev: No StrikePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.6%, Memes 14.9%, Anime 14.6%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Adventure 8.6%
- #42 Adolescent Santa Claus
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,317 reviews2018
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.5%, Anime 25%, Indie 6.4%, Adventure 5.3%, Story Rich 2.4%
- #43 The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart 2
71% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2019
Dev: TOKYOTOON
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 99.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart 2 is a heart-warming romantic comedy visual novel featuring 5 new heroines and 4 heroines from the first game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Dating Sim 22%, Anime 18.4%, Funny 8.5%, Adventure 7.5%
- #44 Hoshizora no Memoria -Eternal Heart- HD
70% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
From the popularity of the main title Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a shooting star- the much awaited fandisc is here!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.6%, Dating Sim 31.2%, Anime 17.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #45 Lovebirb
69% matchVery Positive82% of 272 reviews2023
Dev: Anonymous Penguin Studio
Windows
Lovebirb is a rhythm-based dating game about finding love one date at a time. Swipe right, chat on Bumbird, and impress your dates by playing all the right words to the rhythm of the music. 🎶🐤
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.8%, Dating Sim 22.9%, Otome 20.5% ★, Funny 10.2%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #46 Oppaidius Summer Trouble!
71% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Vittorio Giorgi (SbargiSoft)
Windows · Mac · Linux
An ecchi visual novel with a '90s retro vibe! It features original FM-synth music (Yamaha YM2151 sound chip), pixel art (PC-98) backgrounds, and yes, oppai!
Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Memes 19.6%, Anime 12.9%, Indie 12.3%, Funny 7.2%
- #47 Winter Memories
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,262 reviews2024
Dev: Dojin OtomePub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
After the unforgettable summer memories you’ve made half a year ago, Yui, Rio, and Miyuki are back. With the change of seasons and the cold falling snow, a new page to your story is about to begin.
Why similar: Anime 33.2%, Visual Novel 32.9%, Dating Sim 27.1%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #48 Tricolour Lovestory
69% matchVery Positive81% of 28,032 reviews2017
Dev: HL-GalgamePub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 48.3 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: Visual Novel 53.1%, Dating Sim 26.1%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 3.2%, Indie 2%
- #49 Ascendant Hearts
70% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A visual novel where you wake up in a strange new world before going on a real-life RPG adventure with three wacky party members.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Anime 21.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 12.3%, Dating Sim 8%
- #50 The Leisure of Grisaia
70% matchVery Positive91% of 303 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 95.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This side story to "The Fruit of Grisaia" is a character-driven visual novel featuring some of the same characters. This time, it's Michiru who takes the lead role in this slapstick comedy. A laugh-out-loud side story detailing the Mihama girls' school hijinks.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Anime 20.4%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Funny 6.3%
- #51 Amnesia™: Memories
69% matchVery Positive92% of 4,125 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?
Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Otome 32.9% ★, Dating Sim 14.7%, Anime 10.9%, Story Rich 2.2%
- #52 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,083 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.4%, Anime 23.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Memes 7.5%, Dating Sim 5.3%
- #53 Trap Genesis
67% matchVery Positive95% of 347 reviews2021
Dev: No StrikePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Finally, a new universe is here! The great finale of the ten years history of the "Trap" series. This is the creation myth of the birth of a blessed world where Gods, men, and crossdressers can love each other freely!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Memes 22%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Anime 12.3%, Funny 6.6%
- #54 A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 983 reviews2017
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings".
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.1%, Dating Sim 22.5%, Anime 13.1%, Funny 8.9%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #55 Kitty Powers' Matchmaker Makeover
64% matchVery Positive98% of 185 reviews2026
Dev: Magic Notion Ltd
Windows · Mac
Kitty Powers' special brand of matchmaking returns in this remastered version of the viral sensation Kitty Powers' Matchmaker. It's time to make love happen, again!
Why similar: Dating Sim 70.3%, Funny 29.7%
- #56 NEKOPARA Vol. 2
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,709 reviews2016
Dev: NEKO WORKsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 196.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Business is booming for La Soleil, the patisserie run by Kashou Minaduki with his two catgirls, Chocola and Vanilla, his sister Shigure, and the Minaduki family's four catgirl sisters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.4%, Anime 33%, Dating Sim 17.5%, Story Rich 4.8%, Indie 2.1%
- #57 CLANNAD
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,460 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 105.4 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 55.9%, Anime 20.8%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 1.7%
- #58 King of Bali
71% matchMixed47% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: King Key Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
“King of Bali” is an adult comedic harem dating-sim filled with hilarious jokes and loveable characters. How many people can you charm in Bali?
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Memes 29.6%, Anime 13.6%, Dating Sim 13.5%, Funny 5.7%
