
After years abroad, Ryoutarou returns to his Japanese hometown to reconnect with old friends—and maybe find new love?! It's up to you to make this homecoming as sweet as can be in this rom-com visual novel from studio Hooksoft.
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After years abroad, Ryoutarou returns to his Japanese hometown to reconnect with old friends—and maybe find new love?! It's up to you to make this homecoming as sweet as can be in this rom-com visual novel from studio Hooksoft.

Primal Hearts
After moving into a new town hoping for a new life, Kazuma finds himself the swing vote between two deadlocked factions representing tradition and innovation. Nicknamed “Triple Seven,” can he still live easy and find romance under his new status as a much-contested lucky guy?

Waning Flowers of a World Eternal - The Rainbow Appears After Flowering Rain
Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!
After moving into a new town hoping for a new life, Kazuma finds himself the swing vote between two deadlocked factions representing tradition and innovation. Nicknamed “Triple Seven,” can he still live easy and find romance under his new status as a much-contested lucky guy?
Why similar: Romance 12.8%, Life Sim 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%
Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Romance 13.5%, Anime 10.4%, Emotional 8.9%
As new rivalries and old divisions threaten to split Ainoshima apart once again, only a new “Triple Seven” can restore peace once more! Torn between the machinations of the Liberal Arts and Sports factions, can our hero heal everyone's hearts—and steal just one?
Why similar: Life Sim 14.8%, Romance 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%
Find friendship, love, and pastries in the most unexpected places in this cute visual novel about baking a home.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Romance 14%, Funny 9.1%, Cute 9.1%
Managing a dormitory is hard work—especially when its residents are all girls! Does Haruto have what it takes to deal with this garden of flowers?
Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Romance 16.2%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Cute 9%
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: Visual Novel 17.7%, Romance 15.2%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Anime 12.1%, Funny 9.8%
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: Visual Novel 16.5%, Romance 15.7%, Anime 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Funny 9.9%
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Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Romance 12.4%, Multiple Endings 10%, Anime 9.1%
When he was a child, Yuuma received a special power from the “translucent magician”, Shinku. Just by touching someone with his hand, he is able to cure all of their wounds in return for some of his memories.
Why similar: Romance 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Emotional 9.5%, Cute 8.5%
It's been about one year since a young man came to Yunagicho. And in this town, he's met quite a few people. This is the story of his loving relationships with the wonderful women he has met. Let's do our best today, with both our familiar friends, and our new ones, too! ♪
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Anime 11.2%, Romance 8.5%, Cute 7.8%
The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16%, Romance 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.6%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Anime 9.3%
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 21.5%, Romance 19.2%, Funny 10.2%, Anime 9.5%, Cute 8.5%
In the midst of leading an ordinary life, I began to feel the urge to find myself a girlfriend. Yet somehow, I couldn't bring myself to take the first step. But one day... "What's this...?" A single notebook had fallen right in front of me. "Hey, you! Yes, you! Why aren't you picking it up?"
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Romance 18.5%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Cute 7.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
Dōkyūsei is a seminal classic of the dating sim genre that first blew Japan's mind in 1992. This updated remake adds HD art, optional modern features, and for the first time ever, a global release.
Why similar: Time Management 20.6%, Romance 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Anime 9.3%
Love, Elections, and Chocolate is a romantic visual novel developed by the Japanese game studio Sprite. Upon its release in Japan, it garnered numerous awards for its exceptional art, captivating music, and well-crafted characters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.5%, Romance 20.4%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Emotional 8.6%
First game of a four-part visual novel series. Nerdy Itsuki Ninomae accidentally creates a “digital hypnotism movie.” Showing it to his neighbor causes him to learn her and a classmate’s dark secret, dragging him into the underbelly of society.
Why similar: Romance 20.3%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Cute 11.1%, Anime 10.4%
Wanting Wings is a cute and romantic, yuri visual novel about three girls living together and falling in love over the course of their daily lives. Your choices determine which two will ultimately pair together.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Romance 15.9%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Anime 11.8%, Funny 9.9%
From renowned Japanese visual novel brand SMEE, LOVEPICAL-POPPY!, the ultimate moege, arrives on Steam! Made for SMEE’s 15th anniversary and celebrating 150k+ sales, it keeps the brand’s signature sweetness while adding life-sim gameplay and a unique story progression system.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Romance 19.5%, Anime 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Multiple Endings 11.2%
Chihiro Himukai can't hold down a job... A sweet visual novel about two people finding each other after slipping apart.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.2%, Romance 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Anime 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
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 17.6%, Romance 15.7%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Anime 12.2%, Emotional 10.2%
This is a training adventure game where you produce the virtual idol Isekai Joucho to help your childhood friend Hoshiumi achieve her dream.
Why similar: Life Sim 20.8%, Time Management 17.7%, Romance 17%, Anime 12%, Cute 10.6%
I, transfer student Hanamaru Mari, love you, Komachi Hiro-kun! Please go out with me! Our protag, Komachi Hirotaka. Every day, he goes through the motions-- dodging his cunning underclassman's advances, accidentally hitting on the student council president, and chasing idols.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Romance 19.8%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Anime 10.2%, Cute 9.7%
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 22.8%, Romance 19.6%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Cute 9.4%, Anime 8.5%
Welcome to Noble Private Academy, an institution that cultivates the wealthiest, most well-connected students in all of Japan! At this boarding school, one must be willing to accept all of its refined and dignified teachings or be met with strict opposition!
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Romance 20.2%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Anime 11.6%, Cute 9.5%
Sugar * Style is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Smee, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. Be the perfect husband for your future wife and conquer her heart with your husband-powers!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Romance 16.4%, Funny 11.5%, Cute 10%, Anime 8.9%
Yunagicho, a town lined with Western-style homes. The previous autumn was when Yuzuki came to this town and met the animal eared girls and started working with them at Cafe Setaria.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Romance 18.2%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Funny 12.2%, Anime 9.2%
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 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Romance 11.8%, Anime 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9%
Machine Child is a nurturing simulation by renowned illustrator Ooyari Ashito. Raise a daughter in a charming town and guide her through heartwarming moments. Journey with her on adventures and create unforgettable memories. Choices matter, her future is yours to shape.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.7%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Time Management 11.5%, Cute 9.9%
A washed-up mad doctor is hired back by a devious former test subject and asked to twist her hospital into a corrupt donation mill. Will he seize this second chance to practice his own vision of "science," or will his many failings drag him down once again in this pseudo-medical visual novel?
Why similar: Life Sim 16.6%, Romance 16%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%
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 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Anime 11.7%, Emotional 9.3%, Funny 9%
Welcome to the Special Administrative Region "Aqua Eden", an artificial island off the coast of Japan where casinos and more are legal.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Romance 18.4%, Anime 13.3%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Emotional 6.9%
Daily life meets fantastical fairy tales in this slice-of-life romance Visual Novel. Pursue one of five unique and quirky heroines in this funny, charming tale of wishes, dreams, and love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Romance 16.8%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Anime 11.8%, Funny 10%
Play as Shido and unravel the secrets of the mysterious spirit Ren in the visual novel follow-up to DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, based on the acclaimed light novel and anime series.
Why similar: Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Anime 10.9%, Cute 8.2%
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 19.5%, Romance 18.1%, Anime 9.2%, Emotional 9%, Choices Matter 8.6%
Only you can shape her destiny. Raise and guide the last princess of a fallen kingdom. Through friendship, love, growth, and loss, your choices determine her future. An emotional life simulation RPG with dozens of endings.
Why similar: Time Management 18.4%, Life Sim 17.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Romance 8.5%, Anime 7.1%
Master of Balance is a workplace survival game. You play as a junior manager who becomes caught up in a bizarre, otherworldly incident. To survive, you must carefully handle both daily life and work responsibilities while uncovering the truth behind what happened.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Funny 8.5%
As the one who has been entrusted with their young child by FengHuang, you are going to be the father/mother of the Daughter. With different method and attitude of parenting, you will lead her walk to many more possible endings.
Why similar: Life Sim 17.3%, Time Management 13%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
I've always searched, for the you on the other side of the horizon. A Clockwork Ley-Line and the curtains on this finale shall rise.
Why similar: Anime 14.5%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Romance 13.6%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Emotional 9.3%
We all dream of a bright future ahead, but life doesn't always turn out how we expect. Yuuma, the protagonist, lives a peaceful life until the student council president proposes a new controversial policy that changes everything they once knew forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Romance 15.1%, Anime 11.3%, Cute 9.9%
Bokuten is a dramatic, emotional visual novel where you must play cupid and decide if the relationships you witness are worth rekindling, or if letting them fall apart would result in greater happiness. The decisions you make will echo into the course of your own love life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Romance 18%, Multiple Endings 13.6%, Anime 13.3%, Emotional 11%
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 19.8%, Romance 18.8%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Emotional 11.8%, Anime 10%
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Anime 14.5%, Romance 11.4%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
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 23.9%, Romance 21.5%, Anime 14.8%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Cute 8.9%
Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18%, Romance 17.2%, Anime 10.8%, Emotional 9.5%, Cute 9%
This game is a bishoujo game developed and published by Kawayi Play.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Anime 10.4%, Emotional 10.2%
Join Shiiba Masashi on an unexpected journey from fan to creator when his sister's eroge company faces an "emergency"! With childhood friend Miku by his side, they dive into game development, unraveling secrets, love, and their true creative passions along the way!!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.5%, Romance 18.3%, Funny 12.4%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Cute 8.5%
ParaCampus 2015 is a multi-ending college sim. You're a freshman in 2015—plan your days, shape your path. Grind for grades, master skills, or dive into clubs, part-time jobs, romance, and campus exploration. Endless side stories await.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.2%, Time Management 15.9%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Choices Matter 7.6%
Take care of a demon lord trapped in a plush toy. Feed, bathe, and play with him for over 30 days. He might fall for you, but will his love be soft… or twisted? Explore every path in this pet-care sim with multiple endings.
Why similar: Time Management 18.5%, Life Sim 17.5%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Romance 9.7%
The 14th straight day of crunch. Then your heart stops — and a voice asks: would you start over? Begin again at age zero, making new choices across school, love, work, life, and death. 31 endings, 17 companions, 10 career paths — what kind of life will you choose this time?
Why similar: Life Sim 21.5%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Romance 12.5%, Choices Matter 8.6%
What will you do to make your dreams come true? Akira - an ordinary teenager who loves Asian culture, enters a competition to create a school festival. Get to know other students and their secrets, convince them to help you create the best convention!
Why similar: Time Management 22.5%, Life Sim 18%, Romance 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
Winter 1999. Kicked out of your house after being outed by your closest friend, you plan to leave your hometown. Your girlfriend, Mika, wants to see you one more time. Decide whether or not you'll stay together.
Why similar: Romance 13.5%, Visual Novel 13%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
Love, In Debt!? is a romance simulation game. You once had a beautiful relationship, but overnight you were fired, cheated on, and even got yourself in a huge debt! In order to survive, all you can do is work tirelessly! But why does it seem like you became a chick magnet after you're in debt?
Why similar: Time Management 19.2%, Life Sim 19.1%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Anime 8.8%
Once every ten years, the cherry blossoms stay in bloom longer than usual, and the seasonal festivals are much more grandiose. This year is known as the Year of the Cherry Blossoms. With the arrival of the Year of the Cherry Blossoms once more, various people begin to feel various feelings sprout up again.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Romance 22.1%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Anime 8.6%, Story Rich 6.5%
A Live2d R18 living simulation visual novel with Demon Lord chan
Why similar: Life Sim 21.7%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Romance 14.8%, Anime 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Why similar: Life Sim 28.2%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Time Management 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Anime 8.2%
She came to you at six. Twelve years later, who she becomes depends on every choice you make. 15 endings, 61 events, and a letter only the two of you will ever read.
Why similar: Time Management 26.2%, Life Sim 17.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Romance 13.5%, Multiple Endings 5.3%
Bingus: My Beloved is a visual novel and dating sim where you choose to pursue Bingus or Big Floppa while you attend Zabloing Academy. Join your favorite high school club, make friends, and prepare to enter the Floppaverse! 💕
Why similar: Life Sim 16.3%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Romance 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%
Fine Work: Act 1 is a charming fantasy fiction with dreamy characters, interwoven storylines, and breathtaking rhythmic gameplay. Meet your clientele, shape artifacts from their memories, and explore the city of Gleamhold in this unique Visual Novel X Rhythm Game fusion.
Why similar: Life Sim 18%, Romance 13.5%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
A surprise kerfuffle with unhinged space demons sees campus nobody Seiji “tied by fate” to Yuuri, the undercover magical girl who’s also his covert classroom crush! With both their secrets out of the bag, can Seiji still shoot his shot? Or will the evil Majin’s minions invade Earth first?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, Romance 22.3%, Anime 15.8%, Cute 10.4%, Story Rich 7.3%
Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Anime 10.5%, Multiple Endings 9.3%