Games Like Heart of Summer

Made for people who love Hallmark movies — and people who love to hate them. A totally normal love story in a perfectly ordinary small town, where nothing weird ever happens…or so you’re told.

Why similar: Thriller 21.2%, Romance 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Multiple Endings 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%

What happens when the self-proclaimed "most boring guy ever" meets a girl who's anything but that? Why, rom-com mischief of course! Travel to a tropical island full of exotic locations, survive your lovey-dovey parents and romance the girl of your dreams! But what does she hide behind that smile?

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.7%, Romance 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Multiple Endings 8.3%

Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?

Why similar: Dating Sim 15.2%, Thriller 13.5%, Romance 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Multiple Endings 8.7%

Two sisters arrive, bringing trouble along!? A thrilling life surrounded by beautiful sisters begins!

Why similar: Dating Sim 17.9%, Thriller 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9.2%

An inheritance uproots you back to your hometown. Surrounded by mysteries and temptations, which path will you choose? A horror dating visual novel by Fluttering Abyss.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.5%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Romance 14.2%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Horror 9.7%

University life is always interesting. It is full of romance, dreams and plans for the future. Derek Winters is a university student. Difficulties appeared on his way, having passed which he will be able to find harmony, love and everything he wants. His fate is in your hands. YOU can help him or...

Why similar: Dating Sim 19%, Romance 18.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

Dive into the fearsome Demon Realm! Step into the shoes of Max, a lazy prince who will be accompanied by three odd girls. Can you find a way to get him back home?

Why similar: Romance 19.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Comedy 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Dating Sim 10.8%

Romance a titillating trio of Busty Bosomed Moms, OR... maybe... set your sights on a lone awkward nerd. Good, Bad, you're the one with the choices.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.8%, Comedy 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Romance 11.9%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

A magical story of a virgin pioneer caught in the crossfire of love. This is a game for a real recluse!

Why similar: Romance 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Dating Sim 14.1%, Comedy 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%

I’m Shun, and I have a talent for crushing romance flags—in real life! Featuring even more eye-popping art, nuanced animations, plus a fresh-faced cast of DT-obsessed heroines, this Moe Game Awards-winning comedy franchise also received its own hit anime adaptation.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.6%, Romance 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Comedy 11.7%, Multiple Endings 9.2%

A grand sci-fi romance healing masterpiece. Overnight, the beautiful girl around you have falling in love with you. Just as you think you can sink into this sweet trap, the one you love suddenly bids you farewell. In this endless cycle, will you be able to reclaim the love you’ve lost?

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.3%, Romance 17.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

This romantic visual novel has you joining a financially struggling all-girls' private school as one student's example case for gender integration. The two of you try to prove that going co-ed could save the school, while the story explores themes of traditions, change, family, and relationships.

Why similar: Romance 17.8%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%

A visual novel starring the Vtubers from .LIVE production with a a mix of horror and school comedy. Work together with the club members to escape from the sealed school!

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.7%, Romance 16.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

Pretty Peculiar Lovers is a visual novel dating sim with a compelling twist, where your decisions impact which romance candidate you engage with, and what secrets you may uncover about them. Come prepared, these seemingly kind and welcoming individuals may not be how they appear.

Why similar: Dating Sim 17.9%, Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Comedy 9.6%

A large-volume visual novel with beautiful illustrations by a popular artist!

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.9%, Romance 16.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Comedy 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%

The emptiness of the chosen path entangles souls, preventing them from moving forward. The quiet, unbearably gentle withering continues, and only hope can stop it. Only hope can bring the smile to her face once more. "Debauched Memories" is a non-linear visual novel with multiple endings.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.4%, Visual Novel 17%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Choices Matter 7%

A psychological horror story where you work in a company that serves mermaids as seafood. Gamble your blood, chat with customers, trade ingredients, and create fake mermaids. Are mermaids more like fish, people, or monsters?

Why similar: Dating Sim 15.2%, Romance 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Thriller 11.5%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

Warm soft skin, contrasted with hard chitin. It isn't something you've thought of until one day where your curiosity forced an encounter with an actual insect girl! Will you be able to help her integrate into society? Or will there be someone who stands in your way..?

Why similar: Romance 16.8%, Dating Sim 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Don't worry, he's always going to be with you... Spend time getting to know Ren, a mysterious individual who seems more than obsessed with you — and is willing to do anything he can to have you.

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.5%, Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Thriller 12.5%, Horror 7.2%

Experience the future of democracy where romance is the key to choosing America’s next leader. But beware, a shadowy manipulator is attempting to rig the election! Date your favorite candidates and see if love can truly save the nation—what could go wrong?? 🏝️💕

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Romance 13.3%, Funny 9%, Choices Matter 7.1%

A heartwarming "menhera" horror adventure where reality and fiction intertwine, starring VTuber Chinami Dokugai as herself in a fully voiced role. As you spend blissful days with Chinami, the memory of your first meeting and her feelings begin to quietly distort beneath the surface.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.7%, Romance 16.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Thriller 7.9%

Heartbeats is a visual novel about music, love, relationships, mental health, and more! Features: 4 love interests, choices that affect the story, original music, beautiful art, and multiple endings.

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.1%, Romance 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%

"No:Worse" is a beautiful love story unfolding between two vulnerable individuals with kind but fragile hearts. Throughout it, you will encounter moments of despair, heartbreak, and deceit. And conquering these flaws lies entirely in your hands.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19%, Romance 19%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Choices Matter 8%

There is a girl, searching for something she lost... Tamayura Mirai is a midsummer fantasy visual novel of humans, spirits, and sorcerers that's won several industry awards in Japan.

Why similar: Dating Sim 16.9%, Romance 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Comedy 8.9%

귀여운 걸 보면 죽는 병에 걸렸다. 깜찍함이 가득한 세상에서 살아남기란 쉬운 일이 아니었다. 은둔 생활을 시작한지 2년, 졸업을 앞둔 어느날 온 연락 한 통. “나 졸업하면 이사 가. 인사라도 제대로 할까?" 2년간 짝사랑했던, 홍온설. 졸업까지 남은 시간은 3일. 아직 전하지 못한, 전해야만 할 마음이 남았다. 학교로 돌아가 위험천만한 고백에 성공할 수 있을까? 끝없는 위협을 적절한 선택으로 돌파하여, 엔딩에 도달해야 하는 로맨틱 코미디 비주얼 노벨입니다.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.8%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Romance 15.5%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%

When youth shine brightly, do your best to fulfill your romantic wish: Reach for the feelings of your loved one. Choose one of the three female protagonist to be your beloved.

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Romance 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Anime 6.2%

Lost in a secluded forest, you encounter two mysterious girls. One Good. One Evil. But which is which? And who will you Trust in this thrilling, choice-driven Visual Novel?

Why similar: Thriller 15.2%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Romance 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%

When chronic daydreamer Tooru’s dastardly diary is discovered, classmates old and new won’t give him a moment’s peace! Featuring eye-popping art, intricate animations, and multiple moonstruck heroines, this ’20 Moe Game Awards-winning comedy VN also received its own hit anime adaptation.

Why similar: Romance 16%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Comedy 11.9%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

"Otaku's Adventure" is a different kind of AVG.The story tells of an Otaku who has been single for many years and thirst for love. While he inadvertently embarks on a fantastic journey, he eventually wins girls' love. The game combines storytelling with alternative TAKAGISM, and mini-games.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.9%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Funny 12%, Romance 10.6%

I Wani Hug that Gator! Is a choice-driven narrative about teenagers struggling to find their way. Help Inco, loser highschooler extraordinaire, navigate his budding friendships (and romance!) while surviving being the only human in a dinosaur-filled school.

Why similar: Dating Sim 17.2%, Romance 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

The day of your planned road trip has finally arrived, and you are almost ready to drive off. Suddenly, an unexpected person joins your trip, so now you have to travel with her.

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.1%, Romance 16.1%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9.3%

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 21.1%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Romance 17.8%, Comedy 6.9%, Anime 6.3%

How am I supposed to fit in at college when there aren't any other animal people but I'm a POSSUM BOY?! A rom-com visual novel about finding love... when you're the only animal person around!

Why similar: Romance 18.5%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Comedy 13.2%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Game of dating with a Bully girl

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.7%, Visual Novel 20%, Romance 18.2%, Multiple Endings 8%, Cute 7.4%

The afterstory to Find Love or Die Trying is here! Continue your romance with your chosen partner in the world beyond the killer dating show. Will your love survive, when the world turns against you?

Why similar: Dating Sim 27%, Romance 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%

元气白毛美少女，她的的真身居然是——弱气短发眼镜娘？！我还要和她谈恋爱？！甜度 200% 的大学校园恋爱！约会，牵手，拥抱，接吻，毕业后结婚！

Why similar: Dating Sim 25%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Romance 18.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Comedy 7.6%

Join Luka Sanguis, a college student unwittingly married to a Goddess, as he uncovers the mysteries of the world around him in this slice of life/comedy visual novel. Living a double life, Luka tangles with both his personal troubles as well as his role in saving the world from Daemons.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.4%, Romance 19.4%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Funny 7.7%

Starlight Shores is an island-themed romance game where you'll visit the town of Seaside with your friends. Party under the stars, play games together, and remember that your choices matter!

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.7%, Romance 19.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Choices Matter 8.3%

After failing to get into the university of his choice, Naoya puts his further education on hold to take a job at a quaint seaside café. There, he meets two cute waitresses, and he becomes more intimately involved in their lives than he anticipated.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.4%, Visual Novel 21%, Romance 13.8%, Comedy 12.2%, Cute 7.8%

A love battle where the ideals of the protagonist & the heroines clash!

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.6%, Romance 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Visual Novel 16%, Multiple Endings 8%

A murder mystery visual novel with a romantic twist. The killer is randomly chosen at the start of each playthrough, and you may unknowingly fall in love with them. How will your story come to its end? Will you bring the killer to justice, fall in love with them, or die at their hands?

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.5%, Thriller 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Romance 14.1%, Choices Matter 8.3%

A sweet life with the "Doki Doki Family”! Leave everything to the heroines and enjoy a life filled with love and affection!

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Romance 8%

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: Romance 17.6%, Dating Sim 17.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

Too much heavy love at all costs. Life with mental girls If you want to be loved to death by someone. Or if you want to experience this at least once, your wish will come true.

Why similar: Romance 20.3%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Multiple Endings 7.9%

You might’ve accidentally found out that your assassin roommate, your childhood best friend, and your project partner are obsessed with you and are willing to kill for you from some scammy website. A romance visual novel filled with yanderes with looks to die for..

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.7%, Romance 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Multiple Endings 10%, Choices Matter 8.6%

A childhood friend reunited with you after several years has turned into a "Gyaru"!? Just how will the girl who loves the protagonist even after her makeover, and our troubled protagonist's relation turn out? Will they be able to find their shape of happiness?

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.6%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Romance 13.5%, Multiple Endings 11.8%

Japanese romance-adventure VN from hit developer PacoPaco Soft! Stepping ashore a remote southern island, the protagonist’s battered spirits are soothed by the lovely Kowakame family that takes him in. However, many more unexpected surprises await him on the island...

Why similar: Romance 16.5%, Dating Sim 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Comedy 9.7%

Join Kai in his daily life as he fails to realize that the two guys he's known since childhood have huge crushes on him. One is his best friend, and the other is his rival. So they can't possibly have romantic feelings for him... right?

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Romance 13.7%, Comedy 10.9%, Funny 7.2%

A New Kind of Romantic Adventure:Break the Flags! Akira Morisaki set up "flags" with girls for Valentine’s Day success. But receiving too many chocolates triggered a fatal surge of “love power”! Saved by the angel Chocoriel, he must relive February 14th and break the flags to escape his doomed fate.

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.2%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Romance 11%, Comedy 8%

Dive into what lies below in “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree” an immersive visual novel where every choice carves a path through a tapestry of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Unravel a story that intertwines destiny, personality, and local folklore

Why similar: Romance 17.3%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Spring is the season of first meetings. Begin your new life in the city of Tokyo as Shindou Touki. Meet many colorful characters, forge romances, and live out your high-school days, in this interactive story with cutting-edge artwork and a moving soundtrack.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Romance 14.3%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Choices Matter 8.3%

AMAP is a queer and sexy visual novel/dating sim with lots of twists and turns. There are over 80 unlockable scenes, 7 unique love interests to explore, more than 20 different endings.

Why similar: Dating Sim 20.8%, Romance 18.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Multiple Endings 11%, Comedy 9.6%

The hapless, love-struck Ichika made a big mistake, and she might have ruined her friendship with Hana forever. With the help of her classmate Ayumi, can she work her own feelings out in time to show Hana how she really feels? A soft, comedic romance with big personalities and a tinge of melodrama.

Why similar: Dating Sim 18.3%, Romance 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.8%, Romance 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Horror 8.8%

A Visual Novel Starring VTuber "Nekomoto Pato"! Conquer a mysterious, glitchy game that’s linked to reality!

Why similar: Romance 16.8%, Dating Sim 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Multiple Endings 8%

The strangest things happen when you don't expect them...

Why similar: Dating Sim 22.4%, Romance 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.5%

What do you need to start a school newspaper? The team of course! Nobody is perfect. Everyone is different.

Why similar: Dating Sim 19.3%, Romance 15%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Comedy 10.7%