60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Emotional, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Dialogue Heavy.
In Your Books is a short adventure game where you play the granddaughter of a bookseller. After her disappearance you'll have to take the place of your grandmother. Recommend books, learn to know the locals, solve secret mechanisms and discover where she left.
Swann's Song
A boy and an old man stand in front a pond, waiting for a swan's song. Meanwhile, they talk about life, death, and the passage of time.
Irene. The Window
Reconnect with an old friend. Discuss your daily lives, past loves, and talking snakes. Get up and do things in real life because she asks you to. Become closer and stay until the very end.
A boy and an old man stand in front a pond, waiting for a swan's song. Meanwhile, they talk about life, death, and the passage of time.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.6%, Philosophical 19.9%, Emotional 15.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Text-Based 9.2%
Reconnect with an old friend. Discuss your daily lives, past loves, and talking snakes. Get up and do things in real life because she asks you to. Become closer and stay until the very end.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.8%, Cozy 18.3%, Emotional 11%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 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: Dialogue Heavy 18.4%, Comic Book 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Philosophical 9.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
Little story about a couple of strangers while you solve jingsaw puzzles.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.3%, Comic Book 15.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Text-Based 10.9%, Emotional 7.7%
A ~1 hour short narrative game about a friendship that spans two lifetimes. Serious, funny, weird, maybe heartbreaking.
Why similar: Philosophical 18.7%, Emotional 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
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: Dialogue Heavy 22.1%, Emotional 17.2%, Philosophical 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
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: Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Comic Book 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Emotional 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
Mitch just landed! Will you help her begin her new life?
Why similar: Cozy 17.6%, Emotional 16.1%, Philosophical 13.7%, Point & Click 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Cozy 21.8%, Emotional 16.4%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled story.
Why similar: Comic Book 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, Emotional 15%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Hand-drawn 12.7%
Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.6%, Philosophical 14.7%, Emotional 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
Margo just woke up from a nap! Will you help her get back on track?
Why similar: Cozy 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Emotional 13.5%, Comic Book 12.3%, Point & Click 9.2%
Flower For A Farewell is a visual novel, Scroller-Adventure, that takes you on a journey with a turtle named Toby, who is going through grief. Meet characters who are dealing with a similar painful experience.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.9%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Text-Based 13.5%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Point & Click 11.2%
Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 31.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Emotional 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
You're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the mirror... and in themselves.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 37.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Relaxing 10.2%, Philosophical 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 6.7%
Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 28.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Philosophical 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%
An isolated village during the war. Men leave one by one, along the winding forest path painted crimson by distant fires, and do not return. Young Nadia becomes a part-time postwoman filling in for her sick mother. She is now a messenger of hope and of trouble.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.3%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Emotional 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Point & Click 10.3%
Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 27.4%, Philosophical 19%, Emotional 11.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 6.9%
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: Dialogue Heavy 21%, Philosophical 18%, Emotional 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 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: Philosophical 19.6%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Emotional 10.7%
My name is left behind these white walls. In its place, I am left with dozens of questions. I wander aimlessly, though she seems to guide me. I do not feel safe. Twenty-four hours... and everything will fall into place.
Why similar: Philosophical 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Emotional 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
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 28%, Emotional 19.4%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Relaxing 9.2%, 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: Dialogue Heavy 27.7%, Emotional 14.1%, Philosophical 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
Guilt Free is a visual novel crossed with a point and click made to offer perspective on mental health and eating disorders. Navigate a couple's rocky relationship and encounter "flaws" or "quirks" that may actually be symptomatic behaviors.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33.1%, Emotional 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Text-Based 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
A point & click visual novel puzzle game where players fight against other characters in a game. Discover and progress stories of playable characters from varied backgrounds by winning, and decide their fate after knowing their stories.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Text-Based 11.1%, Emotional 10.3%, Point & Click 10.2%
“Flowers for You” is a gentle adventure game where you create custom bouquets based on each customer’s story as a florist. Set in modern Japan, listen to faded memories and craft floral arrangements that bring color back into their lives.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.6%, Emotional 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
After being cursed to never leave, Ember must eat all of the food she can in order to find the one that will break the curse!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.8%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Text-Based 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Why similar: Cozy 22.1%, Comic Book 13.6%, Emotional 13.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%
A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.
Why similar: Cozy 20.3%, Dialogue Heavy 20.1%, Emotional 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 40.5%, Philosophical 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Emotional 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
An emotional point-and-click adventure about youth, love, and growing up. Explore Namo's memories and uncover a touching story of friendship and first love in the city of Beihai.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.1%, Emotional 14.9%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Text-Based 9.3%
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 25.6%, Emotional 16.4%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Relaxing 8.8%
这是一个关于遗憾与成长的故事。男生的思绪不断回到17岁的夏天，在一次次回忆与抉择中徘徊，是去尝试弥补遗憾？还是在释然间体会成长的意义?回忆中的她会在那等我吗？
Why similar: Emotional 19.9%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Comic Book 12.3%
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.5%, Cozy 21.3%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Emotional 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
Comet Angel is a sci-fi yuri narrative adventure with point and click puzzles. Join teenagers Izzy and Nat on an emotional journey of self-discovery and acceptance as they make humanity's first-ever alien contact.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Philosophical 13.3%, Visual Novel 13%, Point & Click 11.3%, Text-Based 10.8%
An adventure visual novel with a pixel art style. About ghosts, past love, and a world of the unconscious.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Emotional 12.3%
In a book found in the attic, Manon discovers the past of her family members through their memories, their gestures, their quirks and their little secrets.
Why similar: Cozy 19.3%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Point & Click 13.5%, Relaxing 10.2%, Visual Novel 10%
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: Dialogue Heavy 19.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Text-Based 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Emotional 9%
The Prologue of Universe for Sale, a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 28%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Text-Based 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
"How about a drink?" In this heartwarming, conversation-driven visual novel, you step into the role of the leader of a hot spring drinking club. You'll help its colorful members navigate personal troubles, sometimes with the aid of a drink or two, and see their challenges through to resolution.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Text-Based 15.2%, Emotional 8.9%, Relaxing 8.7%
Ignore the Blackbird is a handcrafted, narrative puzzle game, illustrated in layers of traditional watercolours. Designed as a thoughtful, relaxing experience, where piecing together the story is the true challenge.
Why similar: Emotional 16.6%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Point & Click 15.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Comic Book 6.4%
Take a Hint! is a comic-style visual novel where you control Delfina and must convince your best friend Ailén that her boyfriend is not good for her. It won't be easy, and no one will leave until the truth comes out.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29.2%, Comic Book 18.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Point & Click 8.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%
Scent of Clouds is a hand-drawn illustrated, text-based adventure game. As a perfumer's assistant, you create fragrances and journey through unknown lands in search of ingredients for the legendary "Scent of Clouds." With a keen nose, you'll unravel the timeless mystery of this world.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Text-Based 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
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: Dialogue Heavy 19.9%, Emotional 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues - whatever gets everyone’s groove back!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33.6%, Comic Book 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Text-Based 9.3%, Point & Click 8.7%
Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.6%, Emotional 18.6%, Cozy 18.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 10%
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16%, Emotional 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Point & Click 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
Explore the dreams of the Homunculus Hotel's guests in order to understand yourself.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Point & Click 11%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
Pilgrimage of angels on an important mission through scenic Japan
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.8%, Visual Novel 15%, Philosophical 13.3%, Text-Based 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%
Susan has woken up in a strange, coffin-like device, with no memory of who or where she is. Uncover the answers in this visual novel as you solve puzzles to escape in a stunning sci-fi mystery investigation!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Emotional 13%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%
Photograph birds, decorate your lighthouse, and find companionable peace in Alight, a heartfelt cozy adventure about aging and absence
Why similar: Cozy 26.4%, Emotional 23.5%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between real people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 41.8%, Cozy 19.6%, Emotional 12.9%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Relaxing 6.2%
Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 46.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Emotional 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Relaxing 8.3%
An immersive visual novel experience that brings you on a journey through memory, nostalgia, and guilt.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Emotional 12.2%, Text-Based 8.1%
Run a tea shop in the British countryside and enkindle your love for poetry in this heartfelt visual novel. Play as Ms Meadows, retired journalist and tea enthusiast, as she prepares for her best friend’s long-awaited visit. Listen to customers’ stories, brew tea, and craft wholehearted poems.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.6%, Emotional 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%
Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 38.5%, Comic Book 11.2%, Visual Novel 9%, Text-Based 8%, Interactive Fiction 7%
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.8%, Comic Book 17.5%, Hand-drawn 13%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
Heal your patients from curses and possessions as a shunned witch doctor in this creepy, cozy witch-life adventure: Care for your plants, craft magical amulets and analyse what is wrong with your neighbors so they start trusting in magic again. Make mythical new friends and heal what is broken.
Why similar: Cozy 20.2%, Dialogue Heavy 19.5%, Emotional 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
Live through the last ten minutes of Juan Fuentes, who has been given the chance to choose his very last words. Captured by Victoriano Huerta's army after the Ten Tragic Days during the Mexican Revolution, Juan will confront his life, death, family, relationships and existence.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.5%, Dialogue Heavy 19.6%, Text-Based 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Emotional 10.7%
Tidal Therapy is a travel novel game for tired adults. A tired office worker heads to the sea. The setting is a quiet and beautiful sea town with a seaside park, warehouse district, and tower condominiums.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.3%, Comic Book 15.7%, Philosophical 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Text-Based 11.8%
