- #1 Kiki & Ana - The Child
97% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
"Kiki & Ana - The Child" is a cute story experience. Focused on story, art, and music. Must avoid hazards which some people find difficult. Takes about an hour to complete. WARNING: flashing lights, light gore.
Why similar: Emotional 21.2%, Female Protagonist 18%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Anime 15%, Cute 14%
- #2 Fairy Bloom Freesia
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,109 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Why similar: Anime 30.9%, Beat 'em up 26.2%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Cute 11.5%, Action 4.4%
- #3 Princess Edge - Dragonstone
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2016
Dev: erobotan
Windows
Princess' Edge - Dragonstone is a beat'em up inspired by Golden Axe, however unlike the usual beatemup it use the 3 planes system similar to Guardian Heroes. Ride your dragon & unleash powerful magics upon your enemies to restore the peace to the land!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.1%, Female Protagonist 32%, Anime 21.6%, Action 6.4%, Indie 6%
- #4 Your StepSister
95% matchVery Positive78% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: StepBrother
Windows
Add your lovely stepsister on your desktop. Make sure she is not stuck anywhere!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Anime 26.7%, Emotional 22%, Cute 15.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #5 Stained Roses & Lilies
94% matchNo user reviews86% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: あらいぐま小屋Pub: YOZAKURA
Windows
In a peaceful household, two pure flowers—roses and lilies—bloom quietly, until an unseen “black hand” reaches in. With a coach’s arrival, subtle changes reveal a slow, irreversible transformation.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.9%, Anime 18.5%, Emotional 16.2%, JRPG 15.2%, Hand-drawn 14.3%
- #6 Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,394 reviews2018
Dev: APLUS Co., LtdPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover the mysteries at Luna Nova Academy and experience the magical world of Studio Trigger style Japanese animation in Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time.
Why similar: Anime 32.8%, Female Protagonist 30.9%, Cute 12.9%, Beat 'em up 10.5%, JRPG 7.8%
- #7 Heart of a Bird in a Cage
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SnowyYANGPub: 逐夏
Windows
warmth, bitterness, longing, compromise.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.8%, Emotional 26.1%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Story Rich 16.2%, Indie 2.7%
- #8 CRYSTAR
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,464 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36%, Anime 24.8%, JRPG 21%, Story Rich 7.5%, Action 4.9%
- #9 Eternal Senia
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,064 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: Anime 37%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, JRPG 11.3%, Story Rich 9%, Cute 7.2%
- #10 Detained: Too Good for School
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
☆A 2D action RPG delinquent schoolgirl simulator!★ Take control of a delinquent schoolgirl freshly liberated after half a year behind bars. Attend classes, fight gangsters, work various part-time jobs, and cause all manner of mischief however you choose in this gorgeous 2D action RPG!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.9%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Anime 11.6%, Cute 10.4%
- #11 The Last Waltz
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DigitallyDownloaded.net
Windows
The Last Waltz is a full-scale visual novel about an incredible niche sport; the first visual novel to be based on Dancesport. Featuring Over 30 stunning CGs, a soundtrack of more than 35 pieces of authentic Dancesport music, and integrating real footage of professional dancers and competitions.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.6%, Emotional 21.8%, Anime 20.9%, Cute 14.4%, Story Rich 13.9%
- #12 ONI-WARDEN
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ろじうら倶楽部Pub: 072 Project
Windows
A thrilling 3D action RPG set in a world of Japanese folklore, where the Oni Princess “Chiho Itsutsuno” takes center stage! you delve deep into the Nabari-no-Miya to defeat its master and stop a looming catastrophe known as Kamimadoi.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Anime 19.2%, JRPG 16.7%, Cute 13.9%, Emotional 11.3%
- #13 Mashumaro Trigger!
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: PLK Studio
Windows
Mashiro has marshmallow-soft cheeks, and her big sister Mio absolutely adores her. Ordinary days—days that come only once—and the precious moments hidden inside them. A slice-of-life novel about the happy chaos of two sisters. A sweet, marshmallow-soft little while, just for you.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.2%, Anime 20.8%, Emotional 19.1%, Cute 17.4%, Story Rich 17.1%
- #14 Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 762 reviews2011
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!
Why similar: Anime 35.6%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, JRPG 18.9%, Cute 9%, Action 5.6%
- #15 Tales of Berseria™
87% matchVery Positive91% of 18,929 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: Anime 29.6%, JRPG 26.9%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Cute 3.5%
- #16 Märchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift [Legacy ver.]
86% matchVery Positive83% of 407 reviews2018
Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: KOHACHI STUDIO Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Freely roam a fully 3D-rendered mystical forest together with Mylne, a young girl employed at a magical apothecary shop!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Cute 22.9%, Anime 20.7%, JRPG 19.2%, Indie 6%
- #17 Road Trip to the End of the World
84% matchVery Positive98% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: Shark and Pelican Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Road Trip to the End of the World is a visual novel about the death of a friendship. When Andy and her imaginary friend Fishy set off on a road trip to crash their ex-best friend’s wedding, will they know when to hit the brakes?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.1%, Emotional 23.4%, Hand-drawn 16%, Story Rich 14.7%, Anime 12.7%
- #18 Fly to Butterfly Valley
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Magical Yuto
Windows
Her eyes were glued to those wings as they danced across the clear blue sky, heading towards a new world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 29.6%, Emotional 21.1%, Cute 17.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
- #19 BLUE REFLECTION
85% matchVery Positive80% of 1,490 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 88.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, JRPG 19.2%, Emotional 15.1%, Anime 13.9%, Cute 12.9%
- #20 Epiphany City
83% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron Ladjevardi
Windows · Mac
Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Emotional 23.4%, Hand-drawn 20.9%, Story Rich 14.9%, Cute 11.1%
- #21 暮雨流花+
82% matchPositive79% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Salty_AreaS
Windows
"What's happiness?" No response. I knelt down to you ,praying for little comfort. Even if it's just a moment,I will capture it. This is My World:Third-Rate Romance Novels.But because it's me,it's fate,it's a childhood story written with my own hands. So,watch us:go far away,starting from that cliff—
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.3%, Emotional 18.3%, Hand-drawn 17%, Cute 14.3%, Story Rich 14.2%
- #22 your wife, mother and daughter
81% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Clementine
Windows
Thiis is a desktop pet companion game. You are not alone feeling lonely.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.5%, Anime 28.6%, Cute 21.3%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #23 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout
82% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Bone Collectors
Windows · Linux
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: Emotional 19.4%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, JRPG 12.9%, Cute 11.8%
- #24 HipWitch
80% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Hip Sword
Windows · Mac
HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.7%, Female Protagonist 29.2%, Emotional 18.4%, Story Rich 16.1%, Indie 2.4%
- #25 Dragons Heart
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heart Meel LLC
Windows · Mac
You've been given the power to peer into people's inner hearts. It's now up to you to empathize and understand each person by helping them with their trauma. Saving the world one relationship at a time! Beware there are some who only seek misery it'll be up to you to determine their fate.
Why similar: Emotional 23.7%, JRPG 17.4%, Anime 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Story Rich 13.7%
- #26 Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, JRPG 24.5%, Anime 18.5%, Cute 11.7%, Emotional 7.9%
- #27 Loving You Fully
79% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2021
Dev: Kristi Jimenez
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short, free visual novel about body positivity and learning to love yourself.
Why similar: Emotional 26.4%, Anime 23.3%, Cute 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #28 Zeta Wolf: First Bite
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: AniClash Studios
Windows
Explore the budding friendship between Carly and Siona — two girls whose personalities couldn't be more different! Will their friendship blossom into something more? Or will their selfish desires drive a wedge between them? Find out in this lighthearted prequel to Zeta Wolf Chronicles!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Anime 20.1%, Cute 18.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Emotional 13%
- #29 PainFighting
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: RouShanGame
Windows
《Pain Fighting》, Good Business is a 2.5D horizontal board arcade fighting game. There are cute pixel characters and funny plot. Unlock skills and kills through directional command input. Join us now on this relaxing and enjoyable journey!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.8%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, JRPG 15.2%, Anime 14%
- #30 Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
77% matchVery Positive94% of 12,276 reviews2015
Dev: IDEA FACTORY Co., Ltd.Pub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 58.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
Why similar: Anime 29.8%, JRPG 24.3%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Cute 13.7%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #31 Lumina:Last Bloom
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: ねむは
Windows
Lumina: Last Bloom is an atmosphere-focused short adventure game about spending the final seven days with a girl afflicted by the mysterious “Hanazaki Disease.” Explore a quiet fantasy world, uncover memories through conversations, and experience an emotional story told through pixel-art visuals.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.9%, Emotional 22.8%, Cute 19.6%, Story Rich 16.4%, Indie 3%
- #32 Yumi's Adventure
77% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: FUNAKI GAMES
Windows
This is an action-adventure game where a magical girl embarks on a journey through a fantasy world. Take control of the protagonist and dash through eight diverse stages. At the end of each stage, a powerful boss awaits the player.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.8%, Beat 'em up 28.6%, Cute 19.4%, Action 6%, Indie 2.8%
- #33 The NOexistenceN of Lilith
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,482 reviews2026
Dev: Nino GamesPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 49.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Lilith has returned from the fantasy world to become your desktop companion. Watch her wander freely across your screen with lively animations and dynamic real-time behaviors. Spend cozy everyday moments together as she keeps you company and eases the stress of daily life.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Emotional 25.3%, Anime 24.2%, Cute 22%, Indie 2.2%
- #34 Trapped
74% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: AN
Windows · Mac
Don't be TRAPPED by your life.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Emotional 20.6%, Anime 19.4%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Cute 5.6%
- #35 Forward to the Sky
76% matchVery Positive82% of 2,234 reviews2015
Dev: Animu Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Reveal the story of the sky tower! Forward to the Sky is a third person action adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.7%, Anime 31.6%, Cute 22.8%, Action 6.7%, Indie 4.4%
- #36 Nights of Azure
75% matchMixed70% of 683 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightlord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightlord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25%, JRPG 19.4%, Anime 15.3%, Cute 13%, Emotional 12.9%
- #37 街机女孩不会认输!!
73% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Salty_AreaSPub: 赵刘恩子大联盟
Windows
Asano, a girl from City Vocational School, feels lost about her future. One day, she tried maimai at a nearby arcade on a whim. "Wow! You're amazing... but...?" After the song, a purple-haired beauty with heterochromia stood behind her, holding gloves... Her life changed forever.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, JRPG 24.1%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Cute 7.8%
- #38 Lily in DreamWorld
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yoshio Games
Windows
An action game where the departed miniature dachshund Lily strives to reunite with her owner!!
Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Emotional 18.2%, Anime 15.8%, Cute 13%, Female Protagonist 12.3%
- #39 ヘブンバーンズレッド
73% matchMixed60% of 6,144 reviews2022
Dev: WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 168.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド (ヘブバン)』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG!
Why similar: Emotional 21.2%, Female Protagonist 21%, Anime 16.7%, JRPG 13%, Cute 12.8%
- #40 Alight
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Without Fail
Windows
Photograph birds, decorate your lighthouse, and find companionable peace in Alight, a heartfelt cozy adventure about aging and absence
Why similar: Emotional 29%, Hand-drawn 22.5%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Story Rich 14.8%, Cute 6.9%
- #41 アウラルと光の竜~Gathering Light~
71% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: mimuimuworks
Windows
人外・モンスター娘達を中心に紡がれる光の物語、王道長編RPG!個性豊かなキャラクターが、サイドビュー戦闘でテンポよく動きます。
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.6%, JRPG 21.2%, Emotional 20.4%, Story Rich 15.4%, Anime 7.8%
- #42 Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation
72% matchVery Positive94% of 3,534 reviews2015
Dev: Idea Factory
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 81.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!
Why similar: Anime 29.6%, Female Protagonist 25%, JRPG 23.3%, Cute 13%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #43 Your Mistress
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scapegoat
Windows
Meet Your Mistress! A flirty desktop companion who tracks your cursor and lets you customize her look.
Why similar: Cute 46.2%, Emotional 33%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #44 Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX
71% matchVery Positive91% of 435 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Lydie & Suelle" is the 3rd instalment: after discovering a mysterious painting, Lydie & Suelle get closer to their dream of running the best atelier.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.5%, JRPG 24.5%, Anime 15.7%, Emotional 12.2%, Cute 11.6%
- #45 じゅうにばんめにわるいゆめのさち
70% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: 七味全振りきつねうどんPub: きつねみみアラモード
Windows · Mac
夢の中で羊をあつめる。落ち物パズル要素が申し訳程度に付属した、かわいい2Dアクションゲーム。
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Hand-drawn 22.4%, Cute 16.9%, Anime 16.1%, Action 8.4%
- #46 Lilja and Natsuka Painting Lies
69% matchVery Positive94% of 166 reviews2024
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.8%, Emotional 21.7%, Anime 20%, Cute 14.4%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #47 Cris Tales
71% matchMixed65% of 555 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, JRPG 18%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Anime 14%, Cute 11.9%
- #48 凯尔文 - Kelvin And The Chateau
69% matchVery Positive89% of 507 reviews2021
Dev: Forgotten
Windows
My home was destroyed by a fire, and only my mother and I survived. Why me? After leaving his control-freak mother, Kelvin made a few friends and seemed to have a new answer to this question. However, his friends sometimes hide something from him.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 30.3%, JRPG 20.7%, Story Rich 16%, Emotional 15%, Anime 14%
- #49 Home World Run
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blurry Photo
Windows
Two baseball playing sisters have been kidnapped by aliens, now they have to use their athletic skills to avoid hazards, solve puzzles, and most importantly bash some slimy creatures to bits in this hand drawn platformer beat-em-up!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Female Protagonist 29.2%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #50 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
67% matchVery Positive94% of 2,611 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.4 hrsMean: 64.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, JRPG 19.8%, Anime 18.5%, Cute 14.1%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #51 Atelier Totori ~The Adventurer of Arland~ DX
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 409 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The second release in the Arland series. In a search for her missing mother, Totori tours the world of Arland as an adventurer accompanied by her friends. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to fulfil requests, raise her rank as an adventurer and venture into brand new lands.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.7%, JRPG 20.1%, Anime 18.1%, Cute 12.8%, Emotional 11.5%
- #52 Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX
68% matchVery Positive92% of 771 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
First release in the Arland series. The main character Rorona must save her Atelier from being closed by the Kingdom. Using Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle, gain recognition for the Atelier and save it from being closed.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.4%, JRPG 25.3%, Anime 18.4%, Cute 13.7%, Emotional 6.8%
- #53 Hush Darling
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Darling
Windows
Hush Darling is a psychological point-and-click narrative game inspired by classic makeup and dress-up games. Follow a young woman as she uses makeup to hide the visible signs of an abusive relationship, while the cute facade gradually gives way to a much darker reality.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Emotional 24.2%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Cute 12.5%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #54 Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 494 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 43.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Firis" is the 2nd instalment: after Firis encounters alchemy and is able to leave town, she is taken on a magical journey that has no limits.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.4%, JRPG 23.4%, Anime 16.4%, Cute 12.2%, Emotional 11%
- #55 Breathe With You
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: いちえ工房Pub: WASABI entertainment
Windows
You live by yourself, but Kaede is coming to live with you. It's been a while since you saw her, but now you will spend everyday together.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 37.7%, Anime 25.3%, Cute 20.9%, JRPG 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #56 Lies as a Starting Point
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Mamekujira
Windows
The story revolves around a conversation between the main character Kanata and the main heroine Nozomi on a train. The story branches into three different routes (junior high school, high school and university) by following Nozomi's past. The heroine and protagonist differ depending on the chapter.
Why similar: Emotional 32.4%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, Story Rich 16.4%, Cute 11.2%, Anime 10.3%
- #57 Your Android
66% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Your life is changed forever when a mysterious package arrives at your front door. Go on many different outings with your new android companion as you both form unforgettable memories in this beautiful visual novel.
Why similar: Emotional 38%, Anime 26.7%, Story Rich 17.1%, Cute 16.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #58 Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
66% matchVery Positive90% of 623 reviews2019
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 78.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The long awaited 4th installment of the popular "Arland" series that had begun with the "Atelier Rorona"! In this new story, players will revisit the nostalgic world of Arland and embark on exciting journey of alchemy together with Rorona's daughter, Lulua.
Why similar: Anime 27%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, JRPG 26.1%, Cute 12.9%, Emotional 5%
- #59 Adult Life Yuri Bundle by Team ANPIM
64% matchVery Positive99% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Team ANPIMPub: Quill Yuri
Windows · Linux
Collection of 4 yuri stories by Team ANPIM, featuring women who are 23 years and older! No longer students, they are finding romance while balancing the responsibilities of working, rent, and adulting.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Anime 21.4%, Emotional 19.1%, Cute 15.5%, Story Rich 12.7%