60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Interactive Fiction, Singleplayer, Story Rich.
A compilation of 12 small literary games about humans meeting and missing one another. Explore these experimental experiences that were made on a monthly basis over the course of a year.
Вторая степень покоя
Read words and make choices as you immerse yourself in the adventures inside the protagonist's head. This dark visual novel tells the story of a lost man among corpses in a northern Russian town. Will you help the hero find a good ending? I don't know what to do with him anymore.
Girls' Dorm -Managing an all-girls' dormitory-
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?
Read words and make choices as you immerse yourself in the adventures inside the protagonist's head. This dark visual novel tells the story of a lost man among corpses in a northern Russian town. Will you help the hero find a good ending? I don't know what to do with him anymore.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Romance 11.6%, Surreal 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
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: Interactive Fiction 26.2%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Romance 17.1%, Conversation 14.3%, Linear 7.2%
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 30.2%, Romance 18.8%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Conversation 12.7%, Linear 6.3%
This is the story of Lasling, a genius girl with excellent working abilities, who becomes a ghost after an accident. The only person in the world she is visible to is Mofft, the main male protagonist. Their meeting is as if a fateful encounter and love story begins.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Romance 21%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Conversation 11.6%, Linear 6.7%
A visual interactive story about Blue, who is expected to be successful at work, be a good boyfriend, and at the same time... be happy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Romance 12.8%, Conversation 12.3%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
樱花有双生，人也有双命。 一命如春，一命如冬。 但在生命更迭、记忆永续的世界里， 唯独你——只此一生。 这是一段关于“铭记与蜕变”的故事， 是一场关于“失去与再次遇见”的旅程。 当花期更迭、当命运分岔， 你将如何在破碎的时间里， 捧住仅有一次的爱？
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Romance 14.5%, Philosophical 8.9%, Conversation 7%
An adventure visual novel with a pixel art style. About ghosts, past love, and a world of the unconscious.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.1%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Romance 10.7%, Conversation 9.6%, Hand-drawn 9%
A romantic loop 3D visual novel about a girl who forgets you every night. It’s always your first date. She resets. You don’t. Try to win her heart, or choose to let go. Another strange post from the town of Akabako.
Why similar: Romance 21.7%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Cartoony 9.2%, Story Rich 7.2%
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: Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Conversation 17.6%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Philosophical 9.9%, Hand-drawn 6.3%
Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Romance 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Linear 7.8%
世界上的所有人都住在同一栋楼里，用数字代号作为名字，一周有八天...这是众所周知的事实，在此之前，我从来就没有产生过任何疑问。在这个视觉小说当中，扮演主人公2169，享受高中生酸酸甜甜的校园生活（暂时性地），尝试着去发现事情的真相，或者尽力把这份甜蜜的生活维护下去。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34%, Romance 22.8%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Linear 7.3%, 2D 5.4%
A character-driven, story-rich visual novel about rebuilding your life after juvenile detention. Forge friendships, find romance, and confront the scars of your troubled past.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Romance 18%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Conversation 16.4%, Linear 7.4%
Play as Daniella as she moves across the country with only the help of her ex.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.1%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Conversation 15.4%, Story Rich 10%, Cartoony 6.7%
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 19.4%, Romance 18.4%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Emotional 6%
Explore the dreams of the Homunculus Hotel's guests in order to understand yourself.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Romance 14%, Surreal 13.5%, Conversation 12%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Romance 11.9%, Emotional 6.9%, Story Rich 6.9%
Have a conversation with a rock in this comedic piece of interactive fiction.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Surreal 14.1%, Philosophical 11.7%, Conversation 9.9%
A poet ponders queer life and love after his happily ever after.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Romance 18.3%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Linear 7.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
A quiet town awaits death. Two young women fall in love.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Romance 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Philosophical 9.9%, Linear 8.5%
병신같은 놈(The Butterfly Dream)은 비주얼 노벨과 어드벤처가 결합된 단편 게임입니다. 배치된 사물을 따라 상호작용하며 죄의식의 근원을 마주하세요.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.1%, Surreal 19.2%, Visual Novel 18%, Linear 9.6%, 2D 5.7%
A mysterious bracelet, familiar dreams, and Zhi An, a male college student who just got a girlfriend, now faces a sudden appearance of a lover (male) from his past life. How should he choose? What is the hidden abnormality beneath the surface of everyday life?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.3%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Romance 16%, Surreal 14%, Drama 6.8%
A romantic comedy visual novel with a sci-fi tilt. If you've ever wanted to blast someone into space, this may very well be for you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Romance 17.4%, Conversation 15.4%, Linear 7.7%
A Field of Flowers and Stars is a simple mouse or keyboard-based visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Romance 23.4%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Casual 5.1%
"Some stories are best told to none," she whispered. Long ago, the stars disappeared. Then, a man returned them. Few would believe such a thing; fewer still can recall how he bent heaven's ear. However, you won't find the tale in books or archives—only in the hearts of those who were there.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Romance 23.2%, Linear 13.5%, Drama 8.9%, Casual 7%
Write love letters and cross swords in a one hour adaptation of the classic play: Cyrano de Bergerac!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Romance 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Linear 8.4%, Hand-drawn 6.6%
Follow the story of Amimi Imai, an 18 year old student who's recent move from home has left her succumbed to a new high school and new life. The Sound of Fireworks: The Haiku is a single path/ending visual novel about love, acceptance, and a good ol' awkward budding teenage friendship.
Why similar: Romance 26.8%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Conversation 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Casual 8.6%
Embark on a whimsical, surreal four-act journey in a handcrafted storybook theater. Take on different roles and uncover the mystery of Nomanland.
Why similar: Conversation 20.9%, Surreal 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
A GxG coming-of-age visual novel. Nina sucks at choosing. But when a mysterious incident happens at the arts academy, will she muster the courage to choose–or will she let someone else decide on her behalf?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Romance 17.9%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Conversation 13.2%, Linear 6.9%
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: Interactive Fiction 26.5%, Romance 22.4%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Conversation 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
Messy Hearts is a pixel-art visual novel about a complicated coworker friendship. Through journal-style narration, Florence unpacks romance, trauma, and some messy boundaries in a deeply personal story of mental health and heartbreak. No choices; this is a linear narrative.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.4%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Romance 10%, Conversation 9%, Casual 8.4%
Evan faces a frustrating battle with his conscience. It's one he cannot afford to lose, or he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars. Under intense scrutiny and questioning from two savvy detectives, how will he fare? That, is entirely up to you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Surreal 19.4%, Conversation 18.5%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Linear 6.2%
A romantic fairy tale set in a fantasy medieval Rus'. Play as Ivan, a young bard with a gusli in hand, on a quest to win the love of the elusive Novgorod princess. Learn tunes, make choices!
Why similar: Romance 23.4%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Conversation 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
Set in the year 4XXX, humanity lives disconnected inside underground megastructures to escape the threat of the ever-expanding silicon-based lifeforms.
Why similar: Surreal 18.9%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Romance 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Linear 6.2%
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: Romance 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Conversation 15.4%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
An immersive visual novel experience that brings you on a journey through memory, nostalgia, and guilt.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Romance 15%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Philosophical 11.8%, Conversation 11.6%
Point and click adult game in a cyberpunk city.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, Romance 17.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Surreal 14.3%, Conversation 13.2%
Cracks is a single player side-scrolling platformer following the couple Lana and Liam, as they navigate the highs, lows and struggles of their relationship. Their relationship is part of the game, where their level of cooperation depends on how connected they are.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Romance 24.2%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.6%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Philosophical 12.9%, Story Rich 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
Step into the role of Esme, an AI built by Annie but built for what purpose? Evolve and learn by solving visual puzzles accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn artwork. Learn all about Annie's life, befriend her, and grow together.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Conversation 16.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Linear 8%, Philosophical 7.1%
Growing older has nothing to do with feeling grown up. Face the challenges of adulthood with Liv, Albert and Finja in this interactive visual novel by exploring their everyday lives through point-and-click interactions as well as mini games and figure out the secrets of how to be an adult!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.9%, Visual Novel 19%, Linear 11.4%, Conversation 11%, Hand-drawn 7.6%
One of them is visiting a friend in Chicago. The other wants to shake things up in New York City. It starts in San Francisco, but where this relationship goes is all up to you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Romance 24.9%, Conversation 19.6%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Casual 5.6%
THOHH is a first-person narrative game in which you play a food delivery guy. Through a series of vignettes, you cross paths with the residents of a beautiful house on Holland Hill road, where you make frequent deliveries. In the wake of tragedy, something ominous looms behind their front door.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.4%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Conversation 13.9%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Story Rich 7.2%
The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.6%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Casual 9.5%, Drama 7.2%, Hand-drawn 7.1%
Dream Spectra is a visual novel about trying to hang out with your crush and escape your migraines, styled with surreal 90s 3D rendered environments.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Surreal 15.8%, Romance 13.8%, Linear 7.6%
Is the glass half-full or half-empty? What does you answer say about you? Explore your outlook on life by filling glasses with your friend Tea-Total in Hydrodynamics of Hope & Optimism (in short, H2O). But are you ready to hear those answers? Are you reeeeeeeeeally sure?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Conversation 24.3%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Philosophical 8.9%, Psychological 8.6%
Sam Bane is travelling cross country to start her new job. But, disaster! Her car broke down and she's been stranded in the woods. As luck would have it, Sam's stumbled across the forest's best kept secret...A quaint little hotel called ‘The Warren’ and it's owner Kylie.
Why similar: Romance 25.1%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, 2D 7.1%
A visual novel where you deliver cheesy pickup lines. Charm your love interest or reject them with a diss comment.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Conversation 18.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Romance 14.3%, Cartoony 9.2%
A short story point-and-click visual novel about the afterlife.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.6%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Linear 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, 2D 6.7%
Dawn of Gray is a single-player visual novel with a distinctive style, in which you play the role of a young man discovering himself and his feelings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Romance 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Linear 12.9%, 2D 6%
A short, emotional visual novel following a grieving man who relives memories of days long gone. An exploration of loss presented honestly and kinetically.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Visual Novel 20%, Conversation 10.7%, Linear 10.6%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Surreal 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Conversation 12.3%, Philosophical 8.8%
"Noodles are the food of solitude." Trapped by agoraphobia and social anxiety, your only friend is Samantha. She is your courage to open the door. But in a room of broken mirrors, who is actually speaking? A short psychological visual novel about isolation and the lies we tell ourselves.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Romance 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Linear 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
Chess. Love. Destiny. All the same things, really.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.7%, Romance 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Conversation 12.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%
Through a narrative based on Red Ribbon’s new album “Planet X”, experience a broken-heart girl’s journey through thoughts, daydreams and music.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Romance 15.5%, Conversation 14%, Hand-drawn 5.4%
🔮The Wizard Party🔮 is a short and whimsical puzzle adventure game where all items are physics objects that interact with each other!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.6%, Surreal 20.9%, Conversation 19.6%, Linear 9.1%, Cartoony 6.2%
Watch a tragedy unfold and uncover one lone girl's forbidden love underneath. This kinetic novel features beautiful visuals, a charming cast of characters, and a gripping drama at its heart.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Interactive Fiction 28.1%, Romance 28%, Drama 6%, Story Rich 4.8%
Just Another Life is a narrative-driven "life simulation" visual novel mixed with adventure game puzzle elements. Play as John Doe, just another life in the little town of Hope. Help John learn the stories of the various characters of Hope, and help him overcome the hurdles to his own happiness.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Conversation 16.7%, Romance 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Philosophical 12.1%
You came here with a motive, so as everyone, except that you are able to change theirs. Ride with Lucas to turn down all the love interests or end their trouble in this (obviously artificial intelligence-themed) sci-fi BL visual novel. Enjoy the long-waited grand finale in this trilogy!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.4%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Conversation 18.9%, Cartoony 6.7%, Story Rich 6.2%
A Visual Novel game about adventure, fantasy, magic and friendship. This is a continuation of Chapter 3. There are only a few choices that can be made, and some paths to choose from. The decisions do not have an impact on the ending, instead they provide slightly different content.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.5%, Visual Novel 19%, Romance 17.7%, Conversation 9%, Hand-drawn 6.6%
After the grueling college entrance exams in June, Shen Luoying and Chen Yanqing—newly confessed lovers—are forced to attend universities in separate cities (Beijing and Jiangcheng) due to parental expectations and academic score......
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Romance 18.4%, Linear 8.4%, 2D 5.7%
