- #1 食用系少女 Food Girls
97% matchVery Positive95% of 452 reviews2019
Dev: SimonCreative
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"If we don’t pass the upcoming evaluation in 3 months, the snack street will be sold off?!"A production of Simon Creative and Storia, Taiwanese cuisine personification visual novel!
Why similar: Casual 28.7%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Indie 21.3%, Anime 14.5%, Cute 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title features mascot-based characters representing local culture in a lighthearted visual novel format.
- #2 铁道少女:梦想轨迹 2.0 Railway To Dream
96% matchVery Positive95% of 186 reviews2021
Dev: 39SoftPub: moe north railway
Windows · Mac
梦想轨迹是集合轻百合与养成元素的文字冒险游戏，玩家将扮演力图成为第一名女性动车组司机的田诗虹，在一个月期间接受川崎镜与韩德亮二人的指导，并在最后接受梁凌薇的考核。以此与两位童年好友和解，将三人之间那早已扭曲的轨迹，重新引导回正确的轨道上。
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Anime 34.2%, Visual Novel 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the specific railway-themed aesthetic and character-driven narrative found in the seed game.
- #3 Maitetsu:Last Run!!
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,951 reviews2020
Dev: LosePub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 111.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
《爱上火车-Last Run!!-》是日本美少女游戏知名品牌Lose所制作的E-mote视觉小说。本作为本篇故事的二次强化版与各路线后日谈及续集的合集，拥有相当于两部作品的内容，字数高达200万字。本作由Cura担当原画与人物设计，进行豹负责剧本，并由tO(と)主导演出效果。中日文版同步在日本与海外进行发售。
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.6%, Casual 31.2%, Anime 18%, Cute 16.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a quintessential railway-themed visual novel that appeals to fans of the seed game's transportation-inspired setting.
- #4 花落冬陽 Snowdreams -lost in winter-
95% matchVery Positive97% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: 觀象草圖 Astrolabe DraftPub: 觀象草圖 Astrolabe Draft
Windows
《花落冬陽》是一款以「夢想」與「思念」為主題的文字冒險遊戲。故事講述主角謝子臣在追尋作家之夢的過程中遭遇的困境，以及與夏芊帆、雪見兩名少女的戀愛故事。豐富的劇情、精緻的插畫、悠揚的音樂、搭配全中文語音，帶你體驗一段動人的台北冬季戀曲。
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 17.7%, Anime 17.1%, Cute 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality Taiwanese indie visual novel that captures a similar emotional and slice-of-life tone.
- #5 9-nine-:NewEpisode
94% matchVery Positive94% of 713 reviews2022
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 184.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
Why similar: Casual 45.5%, Visual Novel 30.5%, Anime 14.1%, Cute 10%
Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded visual novel that offers a similar anime aesthetic and engaging, dialogue-heavy gameplay.
- #6 NEKOPARA Vol. 1
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 27,205 reviews2014
Dev: NEKO WORKsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 159.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! Kashou Minaduki, the son of a long line of Japanese confection makers moved out to open his own shop "La Soleil" as a patisserie.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Anime 31.2%, Cute 16.3%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A staple in the cute, anime-style visual novel genre that emphasizes high-quality character art and casual, heartwarming interactions.
- #7 CLANNAD Side Stories
93% matchVery Positive88% of 397 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 156.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.3%, Casual 38.3%, Anime 12.2%, Cute 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Perfect for fans of the seed game who enjoy character-focused, episodic storytelling in a cute anime style.
- #8 If My Heart Had Wings
92% matchVery Positive92% of 4,609 reviews2014
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.
Why similar: Casual 33.1%, Visual Novel 31.4%, Anime 18.1%, Cute 17.4%
Why You'll Like It: This classic slice-of-life visual novel offers a similar cozy, optimistic atmosphere and endearing character development.
- #9 Princess Evangile W Happiness - Steam Edition
91% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
It's a new Princess Evangile, with nine new love stories! Includes the original common route and a route for all nine heroines!
Why similar: Casual 43.5%, Visual Novel 35%, Anime 21.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dating sim experience that provides the same level of character depth and romantic progression.
- #10 Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
90% 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 47.9%, Anime 23.7%, Cute 11%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant indie visual novel that shares the cute, character-focused appeal of the seed game.
- #11 枕边少女 MOE Hypnotist - share dreams with you
89% matchVery Positive92% of 691 reviews2019
Dev: 橘子班Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
读睡前故事？唱摇篮曲？亲手喂安眠药？和陪睡达人枕边少女一起共度良宵吧！ 本游戏是由“橘子班”制作的枕边少女系列合集，今后或许不定期会有更多的枕边少女加入其中，尽请期待。
Why similar: Indie 36.8%, Casual 34.6%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Anime 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title shares the cute, character-centric focus and casual pacing of the seed game.
- #12 Slobbish Dragon Princess LOVE+PLUS
89% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 329.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Haru and the gang are back in Slobbish Dragon Princess Love + PLUS! Enjoy three short stories for Haru, Suzuka and Dorami which takes place after the events of Slobbish Dragon Princess.
Why similar: Casual 30.4%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Anime 19.9%, Cute 13%, Indie 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and casual visual novel that leans heavily into the lighthearted, anime-inspired tropes of the genre.
- #13 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
87% 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 43.6%, Casual 31.6%, Anime 21%, Cute 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a high-quality, vibrant slice-of-life experience with a strong focus on character relationships.
- #14 Hatsuyuki Sakura
86% matchVery Positive95% of 878 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.
Why similar: Casual 46.8%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Anime 13.8%, Cute 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines casual adventure elements with a strong visual novel narrative, mirroring the seed game's structure.
- #15 NEKO-NIN exHeart 2 Love+PLUS
86% matchVery Positive92% of 127 reviews2019
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 128.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The cat girls are back in NEKO-NIN exHeart 2 Love +PLUS! Enjoy four short stories for each main heroine taking place after the events of NEKO-NIN exHeart 2.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.5%, Casual 31.4%, Anime 20.1%, Cute 15%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of cute character designs and casual visual novel gameplay.
- #16 Summer Pockets
84% 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: Casual 45.6%, Visual Novel 39.4%, Anime 15%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in the slice-of-life visual novel genre that captures the same nostalgic and heartwarming feelings.
- #17 茉莉之夏 Jasmine Summer
85% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2019
Dev: JasmineSummer ProjectPub: JasmineSummer Project
Windows
《茉莉之夏》是传统的视觉小说形式文字冒险游戏，画风精致的本格的恋爱模拟视觉小说，没有白学和胃疼的温馨日常佳作。目前版本包含有1幕，50万字左右内容。
Why similar: Casual 41.7%, Indie 30.4%, Visual Novel 27.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that focuses on relatable, grounded storytelling within a charming anime aesthetic.
- #18 Happy Live,Show Up!
84% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: FavoritePub: Syawase Works China
Windows
荣获颇多奖项的Favorite社新作，《Happylive show up》强势登陆Steam平台！ 身处异乡他国，在伙伴的友情与爱情的帮助下，奏响属于大家的“Happy Live”！
Why similar: Casual 69.8%, Visual Novel 30.2%
Why You'll Like It: A romance-focused visual novel that captures the same casual and upbeat tone as the seed game.
- #19 我的纸片人女友/Make butter together!
83% matchVery Positive93% of 656 reviews2019
Dev: G+工程团Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
忽然从天而降的萝装少女，总是带着敌意的学妹，经常放鸽子的学姐。剧情是甜蜜亦或是胃疼？ 买一赠一，恋爱模拟器精神(病)续作（才怪），作为玩家参与到游戏制作过程中去，你会写出怎样的校园恋爱故事呢？来体验制作组产出的心路历程吧。（X）
Why similar: Casual 52.9%, Indie 37%, Anime 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a quirky, anime-inspired visual novel experience that fits the casual, cute aesthetic.
- #20 Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 703 reviews2017
Dev: 开水工作室Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.
Why similar: Casual 40.1%, Indie 33.4%, Visual Novel 26.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that provides a unique, character-driven story with a distinct anime art style.
- #21 卖萌恶霸喵霸霸 Cute Bully Nyanbaba
81% matchVery Positive99% of 198 reviews2022
Dev: 冷笑黑妖
Windows
The super cute villain Nyanbaba is back! This time, meow bully invaded 10 new scenes, found all the strange hidden points and cracked the magic of cat ear Nyanbaba! Contains jump out shock (cute)! And super cute Chinese dubbing! More scenes, more voice, more joy!
Why similar: Casual 37.3%, Anime 24.4%, Cute 23.6%, Visual Novel 14.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-styled game that prioritizes humor and character charm, similar to the seed game's tone.
- #22 Melody of Iris-虹色旋律-(Full Color ver.)
82% matchVery Positive93% of 126 reviews2018
Dev: Gloria Works
Windows
回首眺望，曾经的风景早已隽永如画。 闭上双眼，心中的旋律是彩虹的颜色。 赤子深情，经年不渝。
Why similar: Casual 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie visual novel that focuses on romantic development and slice-of-life storytelling.
- #23 每日亲亲洛丽塔
78% matchVery Positive80% of 308 reviews2026
Dev: 夜羊社Pub: HentaiAid
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Lilium - Kiss Me Everyday first time on Steam!
Why similar: Casual 35.4%, Visual Novel 28.9%, Anime 18.6%, Cute 17.1%
- #24 AIR
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 594 reviews2025
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits— AIR, the second game released by visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring the side story novel, "First Sky Chapter" and full voice support!
Why similar: Casual 39.8%, Visual Novel 31.9%, Anime 14.7%, Cute 13.6%
- #25 Change
80% matchVery Positive92% of 384 reviews2017
Dev: Adventurer's Tavern
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
你有没有一段时间，无论如何都提不起精神来，总以为离开这里会变好，换了个环境却没有任何改变。 觉得自己做的事情毫无意义，只想做“自己想做的事情”，却连什么是“自己想做的事情”都不知道。 害怕自己的人生就这么平淡的结束，但却一直没有找到改变的契机……
Why similar: Casual 48.8%, Indie 40.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A mature yet casual visual novel that focuses on character growth and narrative choices.
- #26 Hate Plus
81% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2013
Dev: Love Conquers All Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.7%, Indie 26.5%, Anime 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that, while more narrative-heavy, shares the same commitment to character-driven storytelling.
- #27 纯爱独白：小小 Purelove Monologue: Xiaoxiao
77% matchVery Positive92% of 359 reviews2024
Dev: HollowingsPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
宅男画师和美女程序员的甜美邂逅，不如一起做个独立游戏吧！等等，说好的纯爱呢，小三？黄毛？女装大佬？Σ(ﾟДﾟ)ｽｹﾞｪ!!
Why similar: Casual 28.7%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Indie 21.2%, Anime 16.2%, Cute 7.8%
- #28 食用系少女：美食內戰 Food Girls：Civil War
79% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2019
Dev: SimonCreative
Windows · Mac
A popularity voting bet based on your dignity! Win or leave the Street Market!The second major game in the cuisine personification simulation series. A popularity war that we fight without holding anything back!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Indie 25.1%, Casual 17.6%, Anime 15.8%, Cute 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up to the Food Girls series that maintains the same mascot-driven, local culture appeal.
- #29 Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou 2
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 522 reviews2025
Dev: NavelPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
《近月少女的礼仪2》是由日本美少女游戏资深大厂 Navel 制作的超人气女装系列作品的第三部。国际中文版除收录游戏本篇中的内容外，也将包括Limited Edition追加的『樱小路露娜接后日谈的后日谈《对好答案后是美妙的问候》以及『堂兄妹理论及其中心』两个特别篇内容以及全角色语音内容。
Why similar: Casual 41.9%, Visual Novel 29.2%, Anime 15.4%, Cute 13.5%
- #30 旧手表 - Old Watch
78% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2017
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is an Visual Novel game. It's a story about time leap.
Why similar: Casual 46.8%, Indie 37%, Visual Novel 16.2%
- #31 不落城-Unconquered Castle
79% matchVery Positive81% of 150 reviews2018
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A Visual Novel Game. The story which happens thousand years after that "God's one day world". It's a story telling two brave girls who saved their city.
Why similar: Casual 43.7%, Indie 32.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Anime 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that blends unique themes with the familiar anime-style character interactions.
- #32 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA1
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,660 reviews2020
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 72.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aokana - EXTRA1 is the official Mashiro afterstory for Aokana.Experience even more Aokana in 1440p!
Why similar: Casual 34.5%, Visual Novel 32.3%, Anime 18.6%, Cute 14.6%
- #33 霎时晴荫
76% matchVery Positive93% of 102 reviews2018
Dev: 晴
Windows · Mac
这是一个宅系欢乐电波向恋爱文字游戏。 命运编织的万千繁枝茂叶。化作霎时间的荫蔽， ‘这次，轮到我成为你们的晴荫了。’
Why similar: Casual 41.9%, Indie 32.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Anime 8.9%
- #34 fault - milestone two side:above
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,564 reviews2015
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.8%, Indie 26.3%, Anime 23%, Casual 6.9%
- #35 Melody/心跳旋律
75% matchVery Positive83% of 165 reviews2020
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Classic play, brand new audio experience! Simple operation brings more accurate and comfortable feel, There are more than one track waiting for you to unlock!
Why similar: Casual 42.7%, Anime 22.8%, Cute 17.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #36 Aonatsu Line
73% matchVery Positive93% of 998 reviews2022
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
《青夏轨迹》是日本美少女游戏资深大厂GIGA/Entergram出品的一部青春题材的视觉小说。本作由知名插画家U35负责原画与角色设计，人气声优小鸟居夕花、夏和小、和实羽优希为本作女主角献声。本作发售后赢得市场普遍赞誉，并荣获萌系游戏大赏年度剧本金奖等诸多奖项。
Why similar: Casual 43.7%, Visual Novel 28.8%, Anime 15%, Cute 12.5%
- #37 我在终点线等你
73% matchVery Positive92% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: DreaMory
Windows
一个讲述少年少女勇敢踏出追梦第一步的青春日常系故事。
Why similar: Casual 41.7%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 16.3%, Cute 12.9%
- #38 Everlasting Summer
72% 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 58.3%, Anime 27%, Indie 7.8%, Casual 6.8%
- #39 Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition-
72% matchVery Positive91% of 394 reviews2024
Dev: PalettePub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A one-route standalone expansion for the fan-favorite visual novel Mashiroiro Symphony. The main character's classmate Sana finally takes the spotlight with a new story and new CGs by artist Tsubasu Izumi!
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.1%, Casual 23.9%, Anime 21.3%, Cute 20.7%
- #40 CROSS†CHANNEL: Steam Edition
74% matchVery Positive90% of 430 reviews2018
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
"This is the Gunjo Broadcasting Club. Is there anyone left out there?” CROSS†CHANNEL is now available to the whole world for the first time ever. Eight students relive an eternally looping week as tensions rise. Can they mend their broken friendships, or are they too far gone to salvage...?
Why similar: Casual 40.6%, Visual Novel 35%, Anime 16.9%, Cute 7.5%
- #41 Your Diary +
73% 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: Visual Novel 32.7%, Indie 30.4%, Anime 19.2%, Cute 17.7%
- #42 Tricolour Lovestory
71% 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: Visual Novel 50.5%, Casual 18.6%, Anime 17.6%, Indie 8.9%, Cute 4.4%
- #43 无梦少女 DreamlessGirl
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: REZEROR STUDIOPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
Light up your fantasy with extra lives ✈︎ ⋆｡˚A new type of bishoujo game combining "bullet hell shooting" and "visual novel."
Why similar: Casual 29.5%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Indie 23.9%, Anime 19%
- #44 Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE
68% matchVery Positive88% of 989 reviews2025
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 118.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 38.4%, Casual 33.3%, Anime 17.5%, Cute 10.8%
- #45 TrymenT ―献给渴望改变的你― AlphA篇
71% matchVery Positive90% of 682 reviews2020
Dev: TrymenTPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 86.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
《TrymenT—献给渴望改变的你—》是由2016年被誉为业界年度黑马，并荣获了萌系游戏大赏剧本金奖的作品《Re;LieF～致亲爱的你～》的原班人马所打造的共享世界观与游戏角色，并以群像剧视角重新演绎的全新作品。本作拥有令人一见倾心的顶级场景绘画，以及拥有余音绕梁般魔力的优秀配乐。
Why similar: Casual 50.1%, Visual Novel 34.7%, Anime 15.3%
- #46 Maitetsu:Pure Station
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,618 reviews2018
Dev: LosePub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 133.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
美少女游戏品牌Lose在2016年推出的《爱上火车》获得萌系游戏大赏2016的准大奖和剧本奖金奖。另外在Getchu举办的“美少女游戏大赏2016”中获得综合部门第2名、剧本部门第4名、系统部门第2名、绘图部门第6名、音乐部门第8名、影片部门第7名、角色部门（八六）第3名。
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.9%, Anime 34.2%, Cute 14.9%
- #47 Kimi no Hitomi ni Hit Me
67% matchVery Positive94% of 478 reviews2024
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI PULSE
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
《你的眼眸命中我心头》是由日本美少女游戏资深大厂GIGA/Entergram（戏画社）制作的一款校园恋爱喜剧作品。发售后赢得了市场好评，中文版收录了家用机版本中追加的人气角色桐原步鸟的路线以及大量新CG。种崎敦美、大桥步夕、户田惠等业内当红声优为本作女主角献声。
Why similar: Casual 58.5%, Anime 19.2%, Cute 12.3%, Visual Novel 10%
- #48 Muv-Luv
69% 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: Visual Novel 35.6%, Casual 26.9%, Anime 21.6%, Cute 15.9%
- #49 Trouble Witches Origin - Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam -
70% matchVery Positive94% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.
Why similar: Indie 71.4%, Anime 20.1%, Cute 8.5%
- #50 Hello Lady! -New Division-
68% matchVery Positive96% of 336 reviews2019
Dev: AKATSUKI-WORKSPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
《淑女同萌！-New Division-》是晓WORKS于2014年末发售的校园爱情悬疑作品《淑女同萌！》的外传故事（FAN DISC）。游戏剧情采用了双线叙事模式，以在《淑女同萌！》本篇中人气极高的两位女配角菱吾森和兜山美鸟为主角，讲述了属于她们各自的故事。是一款本篇玩家不可错过的精彩外传。
Why similar: Casual 42%, Visual Novel 35.2%, Anime 15.6%, Cute 7.2%
- #51 Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER
66% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Starlike Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
"Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER" is a spin-off of the popular rhythm game "Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL." Play band-style arrangements of original songs through an intuitive 4-lane system that anyone can enjoy, and explore a new story.
Why similar: Casual 70.2%, Anime 16.4%, Cute 13.4%
- #52 Star Ring
67% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: 深海海鲜组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
长篇×乙女向×模拟养成 欢迎来到星之诗学院！追求梦想的你，就是未来最璀璨的明星。——九种职业路线，七位可攻略角色，丰富的游戏系统，打造独一无二的演艺圈传奇。
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.8%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 17.4%, Anime 15.3%, Cute 13.3%
- #53 风起长安：驭骨人
68% matchVery Positive81% of 292 reviews2021
Dev: 轻梨工作室Pub: 咕咕工作室
Windows
This is a Chinese style otome game！
Why similar: Casual 49.4%, Visual Novel 30.2%, Anime 16.4%, Indie 4%
- #54 OneRoom ―Yui Hanasaka Memorial―
64% matchVery Positive92% of 410 reviews2025
Dev: 株式会社さかさうま工房Pub: Laplacian
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 16%
That pure love, that lovey-dovey moment again――A new, immersive animated novel game where you can experience the story of Yui Hanasaka, the main heroine of the popular short anime series OneRoom, from the protagonist’s point of view.Revisit her special moments in this innovative experience!
Why similar: Casual 36.3%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Anime 20.7%, Cute 16.7%
- #55 夜永 Eternal Love
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,025 reviews2020
Dev: 白露社Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 77.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
《夜永》是一款百合向视觉小说游戏，讲述了在前作（千面 Melancholy Love）剧情发生半年之后，聆花女子学院中破茧而出的少女们的故事。
Why similar: Casual 48.5%, Visual Novel 28.6%, Indie 11.5%, Anime 11.4%
- #56 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,017 reviews2022
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 94.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.2%, Anime 26%, Cute 25.8%
- #57 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
67% matchVery Positive92% of 167 reviews2019
Dev: ParticlePub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 243.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In this yuri visual novel featuring an all-star cast, you follow one main love triangle as they navigate their budding romance and the pursuit of their goals, unlocking new, heartwarming events to view from the perspectives of each cute girl in six other precious couples as well.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Casual 21.9%, Anime 19.4%, Cute 14.9%, Indie 11.6%
