
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 12.9%, Life Sim 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Conversation 10.6%
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: Conversation 16%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Romance 13.6%, Anime 10.4%, Emotional 9.1%
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 15.1%, Romance 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Conversation 9.8%
Find friendship, love, and pastries in the most unexpected places in this cute visual novel about baking a home.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.6%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Romance 13.8%, Funny 9.1%, 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 17.5%, Romance 15.1%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Anime 12.1%, Funny 9.7%
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 16.4%, Romance 15.7%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Anime 11.5%, Funny 9.9%
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Why similar: Visual Novel 14.6%, Romance 13.8%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Conversation 11%, Anime 10.1%
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%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Emotional 9.6%, Cute 8.5%
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 16.7%, Romance 16.4%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Anime 9.6%, Conversation 9.1%
The dragon is already dead. Help what's left of humanity learn how to live in this post-apocalyptic fantasy visual novel.
Why similar: Conversation 13.5%, Romance 13.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Anime 9.1%
In a world where men and women are kept at arm's length by the law... With three beautiful girls breaking barriers to win your affections, who'll be flying into your arms in the end?
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Romance 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Cute 10.2%, Conversation 8.2%
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 21.7%, Romance 18.4%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Cute 7.2%, Story Rich 7.1%
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 12.3%, Anime 11.6%, Funny 9.9%
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 21.4%, Romance 19.1%, Funny 10.2%, Anime 9.5%, Cute 8.3%
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 20.7%, Romance 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Anime 9.2%
A story of three girls and one season in the snowy town of Minamiouse.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Emotional 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Cute 9.6%, Romance 6.3%
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 20.3%, Romance 20.2%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Emotional 8.8%
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 25.3%, Romance 16.4%, Funny 11.5%, Cute 10%, Anime 8.8%
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%, Romance 20.3%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Anime 11.6%, Cute 9.6%
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: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Anime 11.1%, Romance 8.3%, Cute 7.7%
HaremKingdom is a pure-love comedy in another world! Amidst magical hijinks and five adoring brides, what kind of harem will you choose to build?
Why similar: Romance 19.7%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Anime 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Cute 8.7%
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%, Romance 19.7%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Anime 10.1%, Cute 9.6%
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 19.7%, Romance 18.1%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Funny 12.1%, Anime 9.2%
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 22.6%, Romance 19.6%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Cute 9.3%, Anime 8.4%
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 26.1%, Romance 19.4%, Anime 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.3%
Your truant younger sister decided to crash at your place. Improve your relationship by spending time with her while balancing your job as an illustrator. Give her a head pat, cook for her, have a chat, and maybe, over time, she'll open up to you.
Why similar: Life Sim 25%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Anime 13.2%, Cute 10.9%, Romance 7.2%
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 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Romance 11.7%, Anime 10.5%, Multiple Endings 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 17%, Romance 16%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Conversation 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%
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%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Anime 11.6%, Emotional 9.3%, Funny 8.9%
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 17.5%, Time Management 13.2%, Conversation 12%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
Chihiro Himukai can't hold down a job... A sweet visual novel about two people finding each other after slipping apart.
Why similar: Romance 17.1%, Conversation 16.6%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Anime 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
College students Kenta and Ayaka are united in their love for video games – and in their feelings for each other. Will their relationship progress beyond being two close gaming friends or will Ayaka’s heart be charmed by someone else? Find out in this slice of life RPG set in modern Japan!
Why similar: Anime 16.2%, Romance 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Cute 11.9%, Multiple Endings 11.9%
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 21%, Time Management 17.9%, Romance 16.8%, Anime 11.9%, Cute 10.5%
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 20.8%, Multiple Endings 15.8%, Romance 15.1%, Anime 11.2%, Cute 9.9%
On the whimsical Night of the Fairies, Crow Yamada lands on the rooftop of a quaint patisserie known as Folkroll. Without any memories, he strives to help the cute employees by becoming the best baker around in this sugary sweet visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Romance 21.9%, Anime 17.2%, Cute 13%, Emotional 9.4%
The story isn't over yet! This sequel to Girls' Dorm follows the daily lives of this troublesome trio at Sakuraba Girls' Academy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Romance 16.9%, Conversation 12.7%, Anime 12.1%
Are sudden promotions and superpowers a blessing or a curse? After an accident, your fate has been changed. Faced with eccentric bosses, difficult colleagues and relatives, the only way to keep the balance of life is to make careful choices so as to reclaim the initiative of your destiny.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Conversation 13%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Funny 8.6%
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 19.4%, Romance 18%, Anime 9.2%, Emotional 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.8%
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 22.7%, Life Sim 18.2%, Romance 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
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 21.4%, Anime 14.9%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Cute 8.8%
No matter how much times passes... I remember that blue, blue summer. Summer Pockets, the midsummer story brought to you by Key, has been powered-up with even more to play, including new heroines and routes, in Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE, now available on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Multiple Endings 18.7%, Emotional 12.1%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 18.3%, Romance 16.2%, Conversation 15.1%, Cute 9%
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 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Anime 14.3%, Romance 11.3%, Multiple Endings 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 18.6%, Life Sim 17.7%, Multiple Endings 11%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Romance 9.6%
Finding love isn't always easy. Within a limited time, manage your life and find someone you truly love.
Why similar: Time Management 16.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Multiple Endings 11%, Life Sim 10.8%
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 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Romance 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Conversation 10.8%
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 22.7%, Romance 22%, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Anime 8.3%, Story Rich 6.6%
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 19.5%, Life Sim 19.5%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Anime 8.7%
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 23.8%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Time Management 12.4%, Conversation 11%, Cute 9.8%
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 14.4%, Visual Novel 14%, Romance 13.5%, Multiple Endings 11%, Emotional 9.4%
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 18.2%, Romance 13.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
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 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Conversation 12.3%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
"Innocence Rewrite" captures the summer before and after the college entrance exam.As old bonds mend and distant feelings return, it's a season of healing amid chaos.No need for correction fluid — just feel, and slowly rewrite the innocence of youth.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.5%, Romance 16.9%, Anime 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Emotional 9.3%
This game is a bishoujo game developed and published by Kawayi Play.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 18.9%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Anime 10.3%, Emotional 10.3%
A young adult SF visual novel combining school life with science fiction. The main characters live normal, peaceful lives, savoring their youth. But one day, an illness starts spreading through their school, and with it, a secret that could change the world…
Why similar: Romance 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Anime 10.9%, Cute 8.9%
A Live2d R18 living simulation visual novel with Demon Lord chan
Why similar: Life Sim 21.9%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 14.7%, Anime 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
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 28.7%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, Time Management 14%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Anime 8.3%
Who will you choose among twelve datable college girls while managing classes, clubs, work, and rest?
Why similar: Time Management 19.1%, Life Sim 14.9%, Conversation 13%, Visual Novel 10%, Romance 9.8%
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: Life Sim 20%, Romance 14.9%, Visual Novel 14%, Multiple Endings 10%, Funny 7.7%