- #1 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,383 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 136.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 25.4%, Romance 17.4%, Dating Sim 15.9%, Anime 14.9%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title features a unique sport-based club setting combined with a heartfelt, character-driven romance.
- #2 A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 983 reviews2017
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Dating Sim 17.8%, Romance 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Funny 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the club-focused narrative structure and the gentle, romantic atmosphere of the seed game perfectly.
- #3 Little Busters! English Edition
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,092 reviews2017
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 13.3%, Romance 11.8%, Dating Sim 11.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at building a tight-knit group of friends within a school club setting, much like the Soaring Club in the seed game.
- #4 If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary-
95% matchVery Positive95% of 527 reviews2019
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
While If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary- is technically a fan disc for If My Heart Had Wings, it includes six stories - including the prologue and epilogue to the main story - and acts as a sort of sequel to the original.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Romance 19.1%, Anime 17%, Dating Sim 14.4%, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel and fan-disc that continues the stories of the original cast, making it an essential follow-up.
- #5 CLANNAD
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,460 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 105.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 23.8%, Romance 20%, Anime 14.4%, Dating Sim 12.4%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive emotional school-life visual novel that shares the same bittersweet, character-focused storytelling style.
- #6 Summer Pockets
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,789 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 137.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 26%, Dating Sim 14.1%, Anime 12.1%, Romance 12%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully written, emotional slice-of-life story that captures the same nostalgic feeling of youth and summer romance.
- #7 Sabbat of the Witch
93% matchVery Positive93% of 2,370 reviews2018
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 295.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Anime 12.9%, Romance 12.6%, Hentai 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-quality, polished school romance experience with a similar aesthetic and lighthearted charm.
- #8 Princess Evangile All Ages Version
92% matchVery Positive90% of 234 reviews2015
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 20.7%, Dating Sim 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Anime 11.4%, Choices Matter 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic school-based romance visual novel that emphasizes character interactions and relationship building.
- #9 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
91% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.1%, Anime 18.8%, Cute 13.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, Casual 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a touching, bittersweet romance narrative that resonates with the emotional core of the seed game.
- #10 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,459 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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 22.1%, Romance 18.4%, Dating Sim 16.9%, Anime 11.7%, Cute 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A shorter, highly emotional story that captures the same poignant and heartwarming themes found in the seed game.
- #11 eden*
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,041 reviews2015
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 29.3%, Anime 22.2%, Romance 18.1%, Story Rich 8.1%, Cute 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully directed, emotional visual novel that focuses on a singular, powerful romantic connection.
- #12 Making*Lovers
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 652 reviews2020
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Making*Lovers A story about the way love can bloom after dating begins. The focus in Making*Lovers is on the things that come after a relationship's beginning. With "start dating, then fall in love" as the concept, you will work towards the moment when love truly blooms.
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.9%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Romance 17.7%, Simulation 12.7%, Anime 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-quality romance visual novel that focuses on the development of relationships in a way that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #13 Your Diary +
89% matchVery Positive85% of 335 reviews2018
Dev: CubePub: Hyper'sthene
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 59.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Romance 15.2%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Anime 9.6%, Choices Matter 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and heartwarming visual novel that emphasizes the importance of personal connections and growth.
- #14 Tricolour Lovestory
88% matchVery Positive81% of 28,032 reviews2017
Dev: HL-GalgamePub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Time flies and never comes back. But with an incredible 1-million-word script and 100+ original CGs, this game will take you back to when you were young, simple and pure. Go and get the love of your life back, start something new, or end everything in flame, that's for you to decide!
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.5%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 9%, Mature 8%, Romance 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A grounded, emotional romance story set in a school environment that focuses on the complexities of young love.
- #15 Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,560 reviews2022
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 175.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Takamine Kousei was living a carefree college life until, one day, he tragically died in an accident. But then, the bizarre happened: Takamine Kousei opened his eyes again. And what's more, when he woke up, it was the morning of the very day, he had died.
Why similar: Romance 23.2%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Sexual Content 8.3%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and lighthearted visual novel that focuses on building relationships within a small, cozy group.
- #16 Sunrider Academy
87% matchVery Positive83% of 1,140 reviews2015
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are Kayto Shields, an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary adventure. Control Kayto's day to day life as well as his responsibilities as club manager in this stat management sim.
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.6%, Anime 16.7%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Nudity 12.7%, Romance 9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dating-sim mechanics with school life, offering a structured approach to character relationships.
- #17 9-nine-:Episode 1
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,894 reviews2019
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 145.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Anime 16.5%, Nudity 11.4%, Sexual Content 9.6%, Cute 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features high production values and a compelling mystery-romance blend that keeps the player invested in the characters.
- #18 Kanon
84% matchVery Positive98% of 399 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)
Why similar: Dating Sim 24.8%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Romance 14.7%, Anime 10.5%, Simulation 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Key visual novel that defined the emotional, bittersweet school-life genre.
- #19 DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
84% matchVery Positive95% of 3,724 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 138.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Anime 15.1%, Romance 14.9%, Simulation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A popular anime-style visual novel that offers a variety of romantic routes and character interactions.
- #20 The Fruit of Grisaia
85% matchVery Positive93% of 1,095 reviews2015
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 127.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 21%, Anime 14%, Romance 13.2%, Dating Sim 10%, Nudity 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeper, more mature look at character backstories within a school setting, maintaining a strong emotional core.
- #21 Rewrite+
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 669 reviews2021
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 60.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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%, Dating Sim 20.8%, Anime 15.2%, Romance 13.8%, Choices Matter 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: While it features more supernatural elements, its foundation is a strong school-club dynamic with deep character development.
- #22 DRACU-RIOT!
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 867 reviews2026
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome to the Special Administrative Region "Aqua Eden", an artificial island off the coast of Japan where casinos and more are legal.
Why similar: Romance 25.8%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Anime 15.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, Choices Matter 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish and fun school-based romance that balances comedy and emotional moments effectively.
- #23 Yukikoi Melt
83% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
"Yukikoi Melt" is a visual novel about a young man's life in the Winter Country. Miharu, a winter hater, and the girls of the Winter Club find their lives intertwined when he moves to snowy Yubane. Can their warmth melt his heart?
Why similar: Romance 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Anime 13.3%, Cute 9.7%, Nudity 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A sweet, character-focused romance that captures the essence of a traditional school-life visual novel.
- #24 Fox Hime Zero
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,917 reviews2018
Dev: AsicxArtPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 29.1%, Anime 20.7%, Romance 16.6%, Cute 9.9%, Mature 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, visually stunning, and cute romance story that is perfect for a quick, emotional experience.
- #25 Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~
82% matchVery Positive86% of 3,128 reviews2014
Dev: OVERDRIVEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.7%, Anime 33.9%, Dating Sim 9%, Romance 5.7%, Cute 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, lighthearted visual novel that focuses on travel and romance, sharing the approachable tone of the seed game.
- #26 Hatoful Boyfriend
81% matchVery Positive94% of 7,550 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.6%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 15.1%, Romance 13.9%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: While unconventional, it is a masterclass in visual novel writing that subverts expectations while keeping a strong heart.
- #27 Gaokao.Love.100Days
80% matchVery Positive90% of 8,191 reviews2015
Dev: 高考恋爱委员会Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Getting a girl-friend before National College Entrance Exam, I know it's crazy, but from today, we will face everything together.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.2%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Romance 15.2%, Anime 6.9%, Nudity 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dating-sim that focuses on the pressure of school life and the importance of balancing romance with personal goals.
- #28 Under One Wing
79% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2019
Dev: HarmorisePub: Sol Press
Windows
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 18.4%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Romance 14.8%, Anime 14.2%, Sexual Content 9.5%
- #29 AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~
75% matchVery Positive95% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWAREPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Japanese coming-of-age VN from hit developer AZARASHI SOFTWARE. After moving to a sleepy seaside town, Haruto befriends three unforgettable heroines, each with unique traits—and a surprise confession. Navigate your own summer of love on this sugar-sweet journey of romance and discovery.
Why similar: Romance 19.4%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Cute 8.6%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #30 Sakura Swim Club
78% matchVery Positive85% of 2,789 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 64.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 18%, Nudity 16.6%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Dating Sim 15.5%, Mature 11.5%
- #31 Momoiro Closet
78% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Dating Sim 16.7%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Romance 14.5%, Anime 11.3%, Choices Matter 8.8%
- #32 NYO-NIN-JIMA -My New Life in Charge of a Tropical Island-
76% matchVery Positive89% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: PacoPaco SoftPub: Shiravune
Windows
Japanese romance-adventure VN from hit developer PacoPaco Soft! Stepping ashore a remote southern island, the protagonist’s battered spirits are soothed by the lovely Kowakame family that takes him in. However, many more unexpected surprises await him on the island...
Why similar: Romance 17%, Dating Sim 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Anime 10.7%, Cute 8.4%
- #33 Loca-Love My Cute Roommate
77% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aoi Ichitaro has had a crush on his cute coworker, Kojika Hiwa, for quite some time. When he's presented with the opportunity to move in with her, all his wildest dreams may finally be coming true...!
Why similar: Romance 18.3%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Anime 11.4%, Cute 8.1%
- #34 Highschool Romance
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 590 reviews2015
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Can you find love as the only boy in an all-girls school? Find out, in this slice-of-life visual novel game with multiple endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Romance 18.8%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Anime 13.4%, Mature 11%
- #35 Wanting Wings
74% matchVery Positive99% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: BaseSonPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Romance 20.7%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Dating Sim 16.9%, Anime 13.2%, Funny 11%
- #36 Aozora Meikyuu
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 540 reviews2016
Dev: Yume Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aozora Meikyuu is a short Romance Visual Novel with focus on a cute girl.
Why similar: Nudity 27.9%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Anime 22.8%, Romance 10.9%, Sexual Content 4.2%
- #37 Amairo Chocolate 2
72% matchVery Positive99% of 336 reviews2023
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 124.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Dating Sim 21%, Romance 17.4%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Choices Matter 10%, Funny 9.9%
- #38 Kakenuke★Forward to Our Sparking Youth!
70% matchVery Positive95% of 464 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 61.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Romance 23.1%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Funny 10.5%, Anime 9.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #39 ef - the first tale. (All Ages)
73% matchVery Positive96% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 286.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Romance 23.2%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 10.6%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Dating Sim 9.3%
- #40 Blood Code
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,024 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A story about an ordinary human girl and her romantic encounters with knights and princes. These characters may be gentle, passionate, considerate, or inhospitable. There are many character styles to suit a variety of individual player tastes.
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.8%, Romance 23.9%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Cute 9.2%, Anime 6.1%
- #41 Real Anime Situation! 2
71% matchVery Positive94% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Jitaku StudioPub: Shiravune
Windows
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: Romance 15.9%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Anime 11%, Funny 8.7%
- #42 Nurse Love Addiction
72% matchVery Positive92% of 864 reviews2016
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow Asuka Osachi, a ditzy girl training to become a nurse at Teito Nursing School. Experience her story with her classmates as they discover love, medicine, and adulthood.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.7%, Romance 15.7%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Anime 14.5%, Nudity 8.7%
- #43 Song of Memories (Complete Scenario)
75% matchMixed59% of 115 reviews2018
Dev: Future Tech Lab Co.,Ltd.
Windows
A next generation romantic adventure game with a story focused on songs and ultimate decision-making. In addition to a massive scenario that takes place in an academy, this game features over 40 hours worth of voices played by an all-star cast of voice actors.
Why similar: Dating Sim 20.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Anime 13.3%, Romance 10.4%, Sexual Content 8.3%
- #44 ISLAND
71% matchVery Positive95% of 1,748 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 154.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 21.3%, Anime 15.3%, Romance 12%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #45 Summer Meetings
73% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.2%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Romance 11.6%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Anime 10.3%
- #46 Sakura Magical Girls
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 302 reviews2017
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Date three magical girls who make a spectacular entry into a beach resort, protecting love itself from the forces of evil in the newest Sakura game from Winged Cloud!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.9%, Anime 25.4%, Nudity 12.3%, Sexual Content 11.2%, Simulation 10.9%
- #47 Girls! Girls! Girls!?
69% matchVery Positive89% of 684 reviews2023
Dev: Myosuki
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Welcome to 'Girls! Girls! Girls!?' cafe, where charming cross-dressing "girls" navigate love, life, and laughter. As the new manager, make lasting decisions, explore intricate and explicit relationships with each character, and discover multiple endings in a story where every choice matters.
Why similar: Dating Sim 14.9%, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 11%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Anime 8.4%
- #48 Muv-Luv
70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,935 reviews2018
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Romance 25.9%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Anime 15.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Cute 9.2%
- #49 YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,464 reviews2020
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 128.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 25.1%, Romance 18.4%, Anime 11.2%, Dating Sim 9.3%, Sexual Content 7.2%
- #50 Sounds of Her Love
71% matchVery Positive91% of 761 reviews2017
Dev: ds-sans
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In the midst of their hearts, something is blossoming between two students. Both of whom go about their daily lives at an international school in Tokyo. Just what is flowering? Of course, it's love. Starting your new life after transferring into an international school, you find yourself dismayed when it turns out to be the same as any...
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Romance 26.4%, Anime 17.9%, Dating Sim 10.6%, Nudity 9%
- #51 Love's Sweet Garnish
69% matchVery Positive93% of 772 reviews2018
Dev: Canvas+GardenPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 88.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Amidst the falling cherry blossoms, Asaki wishes to revitalize his grandmother's beloved cafe. With the appearance of Rira and Richer, two girls who wish to work at the cafe, this is the start of a bittersweet story that will intertwine them all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Anime 19.6%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Cute 12.2%, Sexual Content 8.4%
- #52 Kindred Spirits on the Roof
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,454 reviews2016
Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 23.4%, Romance 21%, Anime 12.4%, Nudity 10.9%, Mature 7.7%
- #53 Sakura Angels
70% matchVery Positive84% of 2,169 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
日本語バージョンダウンロード開始されました。Two girls, blessed with magical powers, are faced with the task of saving the lonely protagonist from the clutches of a mysterious witch and ancient evil, sealed away long ago by his ancestors. What does this sorceress want from our protagonist?
Why similar: Anime 19.4%, Visual Novel 16%, Nudity 15.4%, Dating Sim 12%, Mature 10.7%
- #54 Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,175 reviews2016
Dev: Modern Visual Arts Laboratory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Dating Sim 20%, Romance 17.1%, Anime 15.8%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #55 Young Hearts
67% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Sky SeekersPub: Evening Studio
Windows
‘Young Hearts’ is a visual novel in the genres of romance and slice of life, telling stories about the everyday life of a student company living in a warm southern town: stories about their secrets, dreams, love, their problems and ghosts of the past…
Why similar: Romance 24.8%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 12.8%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #56 Everlasting Summer
66% matchVery Positive95% of 77,204 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Romance 14%, Anime 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #57 My So-called Future Girlfriend
68% matchVery Positive94% of 309 reviews2018
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This game is a male-oriented visual novel that features text, illustration, and voice.
Why similar: Dating Sim 21.5%, Romance 18.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 11.6%, Simulation 8.4%
- #58 STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,772 reviews2019
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Dating Sim 17.3%, Anime 14.6%, Funny 14.3%, Romance 12.7%
- #59 Fureraba ~Friend to Lover~
67% matchVery Positive98% of 387 reviews2018
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 66.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Dating Sim 20.7%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Romance 17.3%, Anime 12.1%, Simulation 5.9%
- #60 Crush Crush
66% matchVery Positive89% of 27,908 reviews2016
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 96.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game.
Why similar: Dating Sim 23%, Nudity 13.9%, Sexual Content 13%, Hentai 11.2%, Anime 11.2%
