Games Like Himawari - The Sunflower -

Sanzenkai Setsuna awakens on the shore of isolated island Urashima with no memories of his past. Befriending three local girls, Rinne, Karen, and Sara, Setsuna's quest to discover the secrets of Urashima and how they tie into his own past - and future - begins.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Anime 17.1%, Dating Sim 9.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Romance 9.2%

One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.7%, Romance 16.1%, Anime 14%, Sci-fi 10%, Story Rich 8.7%

"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...

Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Romance 13.8%, Anime 12.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

Meet R-ne, a metallic organism from space in the form of a young girl. She’s taken in by Keiji and the people of Hanma town, but the maid uniform-clad, cat-eared space pirate Lily and her crew are looking to sell the valuable metal that’s R-ne. Caught up in the turmoil, can she make it back home?

Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Dating Sim 14.4%, Anime 14.1%, Romance 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%

What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Romance 16.2%, Emotional 15%, Anime 10.9%, Story Rich 9.1%

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 18.6%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Romance 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Anime 9.3%

Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".

Why similar: Philosophical 30.8%, Visual Novel 20%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Anime 8.7%, Romance 7.8%

When tragedy sparks the advancement of science, a sentient android is created. Now, in this heart-wrenching, romantic, and beautiful visual novel, you will explore whether or not it's possible for man and machine to truly love each other.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Dating Sim 13%, Romance 12.1%, Anime 11.9%, Emotional 11.6%

Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Romance 15.4%, Emotional 13.1%, Science 11.9% ★, Sci-fi 10.8%

"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: Visual Novel 35.7%, Adventure 21.6%, Story Rich 19.2%, Anime 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%

YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Romance 14%, Anime 12.5%, Dating Sim 7.9%

"Return to that summer with you..." Ryusei returns to the small island of his younger years, where time flows by gently, to spend a fairy-tale summer vacation with his childhood friend who was spirited away.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Anime 13.7%, Emotional 13.1%, Romance 12.8%, Dating Sim 11.5%

In the midst of a furious battle, the launch countdown begins. Time is running out for Keiji and his friends. Will the quest to help R-ne return home be successful? Find out in the thrilling and heartwarming conclusion to the Corona Blossom trilogy!

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.5%, Romance 14%, Dating Sim 13.5%, Anime 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%

Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Sci-fi 16%, Anime 15.1%, Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 11.3%

A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.2%, Anime 20%, Story Rich 13.2%, Cute 11.8%, Adventure 10.7%

SIX FRUITS BARE THEIR FANGS AT THE WORLD. --The academy was their orchard. In this place of learning, protected by high walls from the outside world, there arrived a single young man who'd lost his purpose in life. He'd lost sight of what he wanted to protect.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, Anime 17.6%, Romance 11.3%, Dating Sim 9.6%, Story Rich 9%

Suoh Shirahane, a shy girl with a mysterious past, will begin her first year of high school at Saint Angraecum Academy, where she hopes to find a new beginning. She will navigate friendships and mysteries at her new school, and discovers that love can come in many forms.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Romance 22.4%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Cute 8.9%

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: Dating Sim 19.3%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Romance 16.2%, Anime 12.5%, Story Rich 8.8%

Breaking news! Space pirate-turned-maid Lily and her cohort Yunie have a nefarious plan to kidnap R-ne and sell her as raw materials! Can Keiji and our other heroes save the day, or is R-ne destined to be melted into scrap? And is there an even greater threat looming in the background?

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Anime 13.7%, Romance 13.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%

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: Visual Novel 22.2%, Dating Sim 18.3%, Anime 13.9%, Romance 13.6%, Illuminati 10.5% ★

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 32.1%, Romance 19.8%, Anime 17.2%, Nudity 10.1%, Cute 7.4%

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Anime 16.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Psychological Horror 11%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Hoshina Shuuji has a secret: He has a mysterious power that allows him to perceive the emotions of others. However, he is soon to find out that he is not the only one who has something he doesn't want others to find out about as Ayachi Nene, a classmate, likewise has a secret.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Anime 17.4%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Romance 11.7%, Cute 7.5%

From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Emotional 13.7%, Anime 12.8%, Dating Sim 11.5%, Romance 8.7%

STEINS;GATE ELITE follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Anime 19.7%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Romance 6.1%

Momoiro Closet is a visual novel exploring the unlikely romance of an average joe and the student council president. Experience the otaku mecca of Akihabara firsthand as you court your anime-obsessed cosplayer schoolmate, through either a tender love story or a passionate tale of lust.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.4%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Anime 13.9%, Romance 12.1%, Emotional 10%

A sci-fi, yuri visual novel with a dollop of mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Romance 16.4%, Anime 12.9%, Dating Sim 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.6%

In a mysterious school where day and night are two separate worlds, a mismatched trio work to resolve magic-related incidents. A world of magic, intrigue, mystery and the occult awaits you!

Why similar: Anime 35.8%, Visual Novel 35.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 9%, Cute 7.4%

Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Romance 22.5%, Anime 14.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Cute 9.4%

Marco, an orphan with missing memories, and Arco, a dragon who rules the galaxy, were hunting for treasure in space! On one of their adventures, Marco was given a clue to the whereabouts of her mother. Their next stop, her birthplace - Earth!

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Anime 21.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Cute 10%, Adventure 7.1%

《追忆夏色年华》是由美少女游戏品牌MOONSTONE制作的一款奇幻恋爱题材作品。讲述了主人公与妹妹时隔三年一同返回故乡生活，并与曾经关系密切的三位女孩再度相见，并深入了解她们内心隐藏的爱意与黑暗的故事。本作由山风岚负责原画，吴担当剧本，solfa制作音乐，霜月遥献唱主题曲。

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.7%, Anime 19.8%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Nudity 14.5%, Adventure 8.5%

Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.2%, Anime 27.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 6.6%

Takuya Arima receives a package from his supposedly deceased father. It contains the mysterious Reflector Device which allows the user to travel between parallel worlds. Takuya must unearth the mystery of his father's legacy to prevent a calamity threatening to envelop reality itself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Anime 19.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Adventure 9.9%

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

Why similar: Illuminati 29.7% ★, Visual Novel 20.3%, Dating Sim 18.2%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 8.8%

A fully-animated visual novel about a boy who wakes up in an unknown house with two beautiful sisters, their mother, and an unspoken truth.

Why similar: Dating Sim 17%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Romance 14.7%, Anime 13%, Emotional 10.7%

A side story to The Labyrinth of Grisaia, this game explores protagonist Kazami Yuuji's past, focusing on his life with Kusakabe Asako, the CIRS agent who rescued him at a young age from a terrorist organization. Secret passages of The Labyrinth of Grisaia are revealed within...

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Dating Sim 17%, Anime 16.9%, Emotional 10.1%, Nudity 9.2%

What does "youth" mean to you? Is it a time in your life meant for having fun? For devoting yourself to a cause? For Yuu Tono, it's meant earning money and studying to build a brighter future for him and his family. But maybe the new (or maybe old?) friend who's come into his life will change that.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Romance 20.9%, Anime 13.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Emotional 9.2%

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 15.8%, Visual Novel 15%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Anime 12.7%, Emotional 8.6%

In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Anime 18.8%, Dating Sim 15.3%, Romance 14.9%, Story Rich 9%

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Anime 20.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Adventure 6.1%

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 30.7%, Anime 23.6%, Romance 13.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

Your Diary + is a visual novel game that explores the seven ways humans experience happiness in the stories of its seven heroines. What does it mean to be useful to someone? To be loved? To trust someone with your heart? Rediscover the importance of these everyday joys.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.6%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Romance 14.6%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

Mysterious phenomena from space. A researcher's fatal accident. Cryptic codes engraved on an unknown material. Together with your brilliant sister-in-law, you must unravel a mystery that could determine the fate of Earth. A sci-fi mystery visual novel of discovery and suspense.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, Anime 14.7%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Romance 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%

Spring is here and love awaits, an oasis just over the horizon, a beautiful story waiting to be told. Join Takumi and Alice in a tale of fleeting cherry blossoms and forgotten first love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Anime 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Romance 9.2%

Autumn. With the leaves just starting to change color, a boy arrives at Yunagi Village. The first person he meets is a girl handing out flyers -- a cute, cat-eared waitress.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, Anime 20.2%, Romance 19.3%, Cute 14.3%, Story Rich 6.7%

Next in line to manage a multi-million dollar corporation is our protagonist, Rei Sawatari. He inherited one very important heirloom from his late grandfather: a single pocket watch that grants him a mysterious power— The power to go five minutes back in time.

Why similar: Dating Sim 21.1%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Romance 14.3%, Anime 10.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

Tyler is a high schooler on a mission. He's going to use every minute of summer vacation to go on as many GPS-assisted scavenger hunts as possible. After running into some old friends during one of these hunts, strange things start happening: The day resets and today plays out exactly like yesterday

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Dating Sim 19%, Anime 14.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Romance 9.7%

2061, Japan. Mankind has lost the sky, and with it, its connections. All of it was taken away by birds... ...By countless artificial pigeons flying through the sky.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Romance 15.6%, Emotional 11.4%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 10.1%

In this direct continuation of "ef - the first tale", Yuu tells the tale of a young woman who has lost one of her eyes due to an accident, but who may have lost so much more beneath the surface.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Romance 20.7%, Anime 19.6%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 14.7%

In the near future, a technology called Brain-Machine Interface connects the brain and machines. This technology brings about a new paradigm and opens the gates to the digitization of human memory itself. From these new discoveries, "he" is born.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Romance 21.2%, Anime 18.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Cute 8.9%

Set in a war-torn world in the distant future, the sci-fi kinetic novel "Harmonia" follows a mechanical boy and a human girl as they find their way to each other's hearts. Key's 15th anniversary title is back with full voice and FHD resolution, including the main character!

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Philosophical 15.2%, Anime 12.8%, Romance 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Anime 10%

Fairy Fight - A large-scale dogfight, utilizing the finest warplanes the world has ever known. Sasaki Junichi is the grandson of a legendary FF Pilot. He arrives at the student dormitory of a legendary FF academy known as Shouou Academy, only to find... every other tenant is a woman!!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Anime 17.3%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Romance 12.3%, Story Rich 8.4%

In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.

Why similar: Anime 27.2%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Dating Sim 17.9%, Nudity 16.6%, Romance 4.3%

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Anime 16.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

Yan, a student of natural history, encounters a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears while conducting routine scientific research at a remote observation cabin. This might be a "blessing" for the intrepid in the golden age of geographical discovery...

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Anime 25.9%, Romance 14.1%, Cute 10.2%, Dating Sim 5.6%

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 25.8%, Anime 15.8%, Romance 14.9%, Dating Sim 10.4%, Story Rich 9.4%

Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.4%, Dating Sim 34.1%, Anime 14.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

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 25.7%, Anime 19.7%, Romance 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Psychological Horror 7.5%