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Step into a vibrant otome story where your choices shape relationships with a dog senior, rabbit professor, and cat office worker. Navigate romance, mystery, and emotional growth as your decisions determine how each bond unfolds.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Hand-drawn 11%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Cartoon 10.3%

Be the person you needed. Brew tea, listen well, and guide branching stories in a narrative slice-of-life about showing up when it matters. No perfect answers. Only your choices and what they set in motion.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10%

Pieces is about trying to understand yourself and who you are. You explore emotions, identify feelings and come to understand their meaning. Choose how you react, and see it shape who you become.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.9%, Multiple Endings 13%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Cute 9.2%

Idol Talent Show Simulation Game-Train from zero to idol debut! Rank high to stay in! Explore the map, manage your schedule and play mini-games.Face tough evaluations,compete with fellow trainees, and forge meaningful bonds. Your choices will unlock 10+ unique endings. Can you shine?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Multiple Endings 19.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.1%

The president trusts you. Exercise your Shamanic capabilities (or lack thereof). But don't get caught!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%

AN IOU is the debut visual novel by Davey Cadaver. The music, backgrounds, & characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. The user takes the POV of the protagonist to experience a memorable story with an incredible soundtrack and multiple endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Dark 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.6%

"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.3%

Play as Daniella as she moves across the country with only the help of her ex.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Story Rich 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.5%

You dropped and broke your phone, but you still have to use it. As a college freshman, you must complete tasks like calling friends, replying to messages, and paying at checkout with this broken phone. How far can you go?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Story Rich 10.8%

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: Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Cute 8.8%

A struggling book company has decided to hire you, a baby, to be the new CEO? All you need to do is manage the budget, keep the company brand strong and make the employees happy. You can't talk? No problem! Give a thumbs up or down and try your best.

Why similar: Cartoon 14.8%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

Skateboard into the bustling city of Shinjuku in this beautiful, hand drawn, adult visual novel. Follow the misadventures of Guy as he humorously pursues the affection of sexy ladies and discovers their heartfelt stories. Which girl will you choose?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.7%

Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Multiple Endings 9.9%

Leo Pujols is just a wholesome man with a simple calling: open up a butt tattoo parlor. The historic town of Las Nalgas will never be the same. In this visual novel, your choices decide the fate of Leo and Las Nalgas. Also, you draw tattoos on butt cheeks.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.9%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Funny 12.2%, Story Rich 10.7%

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.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Visual Novel 10%, Choices Matter 8%

Experience the triumphs and tribulations of two Caribbean immigrants in post-war Britain, in the world’s first Windrush video game, from the creators of the BAFTA nominated Before I Forget. How will you shape your story in this branching narrative interactive photo album?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Multiple Endings 12%, Story Rich 9.6%

"Endless Monday: In Progress" - New job, new Penny. Our favorite former corporate grunt is back, and working hard to live the dream! But as she struggles to keep the dream alive, she'll need all the help she can get, from friends, angry ex-coworkers, the past, and beyond.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 16.7%, Choices Matter 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Visual Novel 13%

You lost your memory of nothing but a mundane day. But why do mysterious men keep jamming into your life, all of them pointing to the day you forgot? Find out a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant day in this BL visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Cartoon 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.6%

Skylar is an student with anxiety. Walter is a farmer with social anxiety and PTSD. Jessica is a programmer with anxiety and agoraphobia. Li Wei is an technologist with intense anxiety. Navigate their stories, learn how they move through the world, and about methods of treatment and recovery.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Cartoon 10.1%, Multiple Endings 10%, Psychological 8.9%

In the office of the afterlife, you weigh the dead. Read each soul's ledger, hear their final plea, and seal them to Heaven or Hell. But the Director's doctrine is harsh — and the souls you judge may know your name.

Why similar: Choices Matter 15.8%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Dark 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%

Relaxing, emotional, and short, Sunset Drive is created for quiet gaming sessions. Embark on a narrative road trip where two companions share talks, silences, and choices under fading light. Piece together unspoken emotions via atmospheric detours leading to multiple endings and discover anew.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Choices Matter 13%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Story Rich 10.8%

Chess. Love. Destiny. All the same things, really.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9.7%

A ~1 hour short narrative game about a friendship that spans two lifetimes. Serious, funny, weird, maybe heartbreaking.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 14.8%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.9%

Jump in heart first into the exciting and seductive world of Shinjuku. A romantic visual novel brimming with touching moments and titillating scenarios.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%

An existential drama in handmade clay animation. Game writer Eric is replaced by AI. He loses everything, and it's the best thing that's ever happened to him.

Why similar: Choices Matter 12.6%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Dark 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%

Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Multiple Endings 13%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Comedy 8.3%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

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: Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Multiple Endings 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%

Return to a hometown that hasn’t changed the way it should have. A psychological visual novel focused on atmosphere, relationships, and a reality that slowly refuses to stay still. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Multiple Endings 12%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.8%

Every soul seeks absolution, yet not each deserves it. SALVARE is a psychological horror game where you step into the worn cassock of a young Catholic priest, burdened with hearing the confessions of those who come seeking God's mercy.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 18.3%, Dark 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Cartoon 10.7%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Funny 8.3%

The Death Night Show is a narrative game with multiple endings and unlockable scenes where you play as Death's intern in his own late night show. Control the audience's reactions to the events of the program, run errands, and uncover the overarching mystery with each new featured guest.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Cute 9.4%, Funny 9.1%

After Grendel Jinx is mugged, she chases after the thief, determined to retrieve her possessions - and also recruit the person responsible

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Cute 8.8%

Interrogate your own player characters in this six-chapter murder mystery! Your decisions determine how many clues are uncovered for the final player character, the detective. Explore each stage of grief: Chapter 1 stars Orven as he navigates the shocking deaths of his dream and his hero.

Why similar: Cartoon 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Choices Matter 10.7%

A serial killer named Karma has kidnapped 8 criminals and will force you to choose the order in which they are executed. Will you be able to decide who deserves salvation... and who deserves death?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Simulation 11%, Adventure 10.2%, Dark 9.5%

Where Control Ends is a psychological visual novel about Astra, a young girl trying to hold herself together after a night she cannot fully remember.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%

Retracing the footsteps of a mother she never knew, Lena's trying to make it as a dancer in the city. Caught in a quarrel between dance companies, dealing with love and heartbreak and the challenges of young adulthood, she must also cope with the voice in her head commenting on everything she does.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Story Rich 10.1%

Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Emotional 9.3%

Your motel is busy for the first time in years. Antsy city-folk and dispossessed teens flood your rooms, and you can barely keep up. Now, after a week of all-nighters spent managing reservations, room service requests, and Yup! reviews, you begin to wonder… could you even fall asleep if you tried?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.5%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%

Every person you choose leaves someone else behind. Spend your limited afternoons building relationships, exploring the town, and recording each day in Kanata’s diary—then face timed Shadow Choices as an old book begins to fracture his ordinary life.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 17.3%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Story Rich 11.4%, Dark 10.9%

A story-rich coming-of-age experience told through a 2004 desktop, where friendships, music, and late-night conversations shape who you become. Explore chats, drama, mini-games, and the early internet in a branching story about growing up, making mistakes, and finding your place.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Multiple Endings 12.1%

Find out who's been messing up your home with this troublesome witch!

Why similar: Choices Matter 17.1%, Multiple Endings 15%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Cute 10.7%

Find a way out of the Do 11 app by doing missions that come from the mysterious Do 11 app. A choice awaits you to solve puzzles and change the fate of the protagonist. Escape the main character from the Do 11 app while savoring a profound worldview and intriguing story. An incredible twist awaits.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Dark 9.8%

A friendly crash course in Japanese American history, culture, and community! Inspired by the real stories of the three historic Japantowns of California: San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles's Little Tokyo.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.8%, Cartoon 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choices Matter 8%

You've had the same dream all week: a school field trip to a zoo you can't leave, where the lions always find you in the end. Wander the zoo exhibits, make your choices, and search for the way out. A short, hand-painted interactive story about a recurring dream, and finally resolving it.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.1%

A group of thieves have found their next gig: a museum holding the "Amulet of the Gods," a mysterious artifact said to contain godlike power inside of it. It's sitting there, just asking to be stolen. With law enforcement on the prowl, will the crew's leader, Orlando, lead them to riches or ruin?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Choices Matter 13%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Cute 9.3%

Nor and Riji are two feline best friends. One missing student. Countless terrible decisions. A dark comedy RPG about solving mysteries and surviving each other.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18.2%, Multiple Endings 17.6%, Choices Matter 17%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Story Rich 12%

This game is a bishoujo game developed and published by Kawayi Play.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 21.7%, Choices Matter 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Emotional 10.8%

You are a Switchboard Operator, and you're about to be replaced by a machine. Use your last week of work to connect townsfolk, overcome problems, and explore the history of a cast of engaging characters. Your choices matter, so use each day to leave lasting bonds.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Choices Matter 17.4%, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%

A semi-autobiographical horror visual novel about unhealthy relationships. Can you help Alsie save her relationship from ruin?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Dark 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

A visual novel where your choices matter. Derek has a job, a beloved boyfriend, friends, and… “piranha thoughts.” Everything was perfect until his younger sister Rina returned to town.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.5%

Heartbeat House: Hong Kong is a dating reality visual novel. Live with eight participants in a shared villa and make romantic choices. Your decisions are remembered, and relationships will change. If the screen flickers or something feels off—please relax and keep dating. The show is still ongoing.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.9%

Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%

Human belief has the power to change reality. For millennia, alien races have been visiting Earth, gaining supernatural abilities and fantastic wealth by exploiting this remarkable power. But humans are advancing, and many aliens now find themselves leaving Earth with nothing but debts and regrets.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Story Rich 11.5%

A psychological horror story set in the town of Blackthorn; a place that lives in constant fear of a witch. The two main suspects? Levi’s mom and sister! His only lifelines to the outside world. Can they live a peaceful life? Or will they be dragged down by the dying town?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11%

A choice-based visual novel game about science, division, and the false ideology of knowledge. Each and every one of your choices will determine whether the disciplines will end in unity or complete division. The key to eternal knowledge is in your hands.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Dark 9.5%

You’re shipwrecked on a mysterious island of talking animals! You’ll need to make friends with the local critters if you hope to return home. This adventure includes branching conversations, memorable endings, and dark secrets...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Multiple Endings 11.4%

9 kids who wake up in a mysterious shelter with lost memory. Investigate the signs of intruders and murders and discuss them with your colleagues to move towards the truth! Listen to everyone's statements and use your counter-arguments to uncover the truth behind someone's lies!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Story Rich 10%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%

FALLSAGA! The journey of Marcel in search of a legendary waterfall!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 21.8%, Choices Matter 18.3%, Story Rich 14.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 9.8%

"イカスミ"でポーションをつくる！？怪しいポーション屋さんのイカ『スミミ』と共に、個性豊かな人外キャラクター達にポーションを売るアドベンチャーゲーム！

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Cute 9.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Multiple Endings 9.2%