60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Interactive Fiction, 2D, Story Rich.
Explore a serene island where land and sea intertwine on your quest to help a mysterious girl from the sea find her way home. Uncover rich mythology and hidden truths in this heart-warming, epic tale, brought to life with gorgeous artwork and music. Embark on a truly unforgettable adventure!
GOBLR: Goblin Date Night Simulator
A bite-sized visual novel about going on dates with some absolutely disastrous goblins.
Royal Duality
Royal Duality is an immersive dark fantasy visual novel with 15 endings, various side stories and hidden Easter Eggs all set in an engaging lore-rich world
A bite-sized visual novel about going on dates with some absolutely disastrous goblins.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.8%
Royal Duality is an immersive dark fantasy visual novel with 15 endings, various side stories and hidden Easter Eggs all set in an engaging lore-rich world
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.4%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%
Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.
Why similar: Emotional 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, LGBTQ+ 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%
If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.
Why similar: Emotional 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Interactive Fiction 9%
A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.2%
Experience a pastel-toned emotional journey in Yuika My Bestie, a short visual novel you can complete in under 15 minutes per playthrough. With 5 unique endings and heartfelt choices, it takes just 30–40 minutes to explore every path of this soft, late-night cry.
Why similar: Emotional 14.2%, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.4%, Emotional 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%
The Archipelago is a visual novel about brewing tea. The teas you choose determine who you encounter in the midst of a vibrant and changing world.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 14.6%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Emotional 11.3%, Visual Novel 10%
Audiences connect to their favorite celebrities all the time. How does it affect these people when put into a game of life or death? Only time will tell.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 17%, LGBTQ+ 13.3%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%
“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: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Emotional 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%
Plenty of Fish in the Sea is a cozy narrative-driven dating sim where you engage in heartfelt conversations with charming salmon and take them on delightful underwater dates.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Emotional 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Visual Novel 8.4%
A fairy-tale otome visual novel about a reverse mermaid princess searching for love, acceptance, and a place where she belongs. Inspired by The Little Mermaid and set in a Victorian-inspired world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Cute 5.5%
Selanìa is a narrative cozy game: meet a cast of eccentric characters, gain their trust, and help them rewrite their stories. And yours. Lose yourself in Selanìa, where the greenhouse blooms of curious plants, the kitchen is always hungry, and the library whispers tales. Or just sit down, and relax.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%
They steal your crew and force your ship to crash-land on an alien planet where you must start fresh with nothing but a dilapidated base and a... talking cat?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Character Customization 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%
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 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15%, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Emotional 10.8%
A yandere psychological horror visual novel. Choose a sweetheart to romance, but beware the petals of obsession.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%
"non-binary" is a video game that mixes text choices and bullet hell to tell the story of two non-binary people's journey of self-discovery. Make your choices. Dodge words. Go through things that hurt without breaking down. If you can.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Emotional 14.1%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Bokuten is a dramatic, emotional visual novel where you must play cupid and decide if the relationships you witness are worth rekindling, or if letting them fall apart would result in greater happiness. The decisions you make will echo into the course of your own love life.
Why similar: Emotional 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, LGBTQ+ 10.7%
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: LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Emotional 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Emotional 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choices Matter 7.4%
A cozy pixel art visual novel set aboard a train winding through Japan. Choose your responses, uncover each passenger's story, and discover what quietly connects them all in this short story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.7%, Emotional 15.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Immersive Sim 12.2%
A paper airplane, two new neighbors, four autumns, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable, choice-heavy story where you grow from childhood to adulthood.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Character Customization 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Visual Novel 11.4%
"What music would you listen to at the end of the world?" Explore an abandoned world after the apocalypse of the final winter. Shape the story of a man whose loneliness threatens his sanity. Use violence to survive or avoid it to protect your mind. Experience the end of the world!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Hidden Object 16.2%, Immersive Sim 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%
The story of a father and son experiencing the ups and downs of life, and how they try to make the best of the twists and turns life puts them through
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.9%, Immersive Sim 17.6%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Emotional 13.5%
1 broken down car, 2 weeks in a hidden seaside town, and 7 men waiting to sweep you off your feet. Will you follow the threads of destiny in Brine Bay?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Immersive Sim 12%, Visual Novel 10%
Return to a hometown that hasn’t changed the way it should have. A psychological visual novel focused on atmosphere, relationships, and a reality that slowly refuses to stay still. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Choices Matter 7.5%
Shape queer love and friendship at the end of the world in this choice-driven, emotional narrative game. Will you settle for pessimism, or open yourself to trust?
Why similar: Emotional 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Project Subtrahend is a choose-your-own-adventure visual novel, where you have the chance to get to know the stories, lore, and personalities of nine unique characters. Choices matter in this game, and it's up to you who lives or dies as you explore what it means to be human.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.6%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Emotional 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, LGBTQ+ 9.8%
The fate of humanity is at stake. Use your gift of clairvoyance to see into the future and stop an apocalypse that threatens the balance between your world and the deities'.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Emotional 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%
In a colorless world, you open a shaved ice shop guided by a mysterious raven. Through emotion, you connect with your customers and uncover their past and the world’s hidden truth—Yume Kakigori is a quiet journey through feelings and self-discovery.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Emotional 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%, Lore-Rich 7.5%
Welcome to MONSTER LUV RADIO, where you play a radio DJ giving dating advice to a host of supernatural creatures! Keep your ratings up by giving sound advice and following the rhythm of your DJ mix board, and make sure your boss doesn't shut down your show!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 12.3%, Lore-Rich 11.8%
Rainbow Sea is a multi-ending adventure with pixel-art style based on the myth of the traditional Japanese gods — Seven Lucky Gods. You explore inside a treasure ship and make choices to change the storyline. All twenty two endings are true endings, and only you can know the authentic story.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Visual Novel 9.9%
A short short mix tape of one story that connects three shorter stories. On the NewWave, a magical game console that is retro but new, enjoy DON'T SAY YES, TO:NORTH, and a secret tale nobody yet knows. Welcome to a slightly fantastical and nostalgic world of painful, toilful, and beautiful stories!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Emotional 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%
Fishbowl is a slow and tender 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: Emotional 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.4%, LGBTQ+ 10.9%
A 'crunchy wholesome' game about making friends as an adult.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Emotional 14.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%
When your beloved wants to abandon his personality and become an absolutely ordinary person, what do you do? Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man is an young adult romantic story about transgender identity, exploration of masculinity, and mutual understanding.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Emotional 15.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Choices Matter 7.9%
In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...
Why similar: Emotional 15.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Immersive Sim 11.5%
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: Emotional 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Visual Novel 12%, Choices Matter 8.8%
A conversation adventure where you spend the worst, best summer visiting your booze-loving senpai, making weird food, and sneaking out together at midnight.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Emotional 9.4%
A dark noir visual novel following Alex, a former police officer drawn into the mafia’s world. In a city where trust can get you killed and everyone has something to hide, Alex and a mafia leader with buried secrets are pulled into revenge, power, and slow-burn romance shaped by your choices.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Emotional 12.2%
Pasajeros is developed through a collection of urban and surreal stories collected in a taxi in Bogotá . It’s a four-night adventure packed with micro-stories of vampires, mariachis, and thugs. In addition to the opportunity to find love or madness in the night magic of a city.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Emotional 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%
You are the Monarch. Choose between diplomacy and tyranny. Romance allies or enemies. Your decisions define your rule and the fate of those closest to you in this character-driven interactive tale.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 15%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Character Customization 10.8%
You choose a favorite and walk beside them. But those you left behind — where do they go while you're gone? LUNADUN: LUNATIC DUNGEON is an emotional VN where choices shape the fate of four characters. 'The ones you loved, the ones you ignored — you don't get to walk away from either of them.'
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Emotional 17.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%, LGBTQ+ 9.8%
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: Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Emotional 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.2%, LGBTQ+ 11%
Cryspace is a fresh visual novel with a nostalgic flavor. Talk to your friends online, meet with them in-person, and allow your friend group to grow in numbers, or fall into despair through your own decision-making and discretion. Experience the first few dates with Sam for FREE.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Emotional 13.8%, Character Customization 10.1%
Ascension is a visual novel following three lost souls as they venture into The Zone - a dangerous and alien world. Follow the abrasive Doctor, the shy Scholar and sardonic Escort on their journey - though none of them will come out unscathed.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Emotional 14.5%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%
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: LGBTQ+ 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%, Emotional 10.3%
A narrative-driven adult feminization life simulation game where you navigate a web of false accusations, manage personal stats, make branching choices, and explore a city map to rebuild your life through creative survival strategies.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Character Customization 11.1%, Immersive Sim 10.9%
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 15.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Emotional 11.7%
Jimin dreams of finally having her first birthday party, but what begins as a childhood wish unravels into social pressure, fragile friendships, family expectations, and consequences that hit closer than you’d like. Join Jimin in this coming-of-age story where every choice carries weight.
Why similar: Emotional 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Immersive Sim 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%
After three carriage rides, you have finally made it to the quiet town of Palena to start your new life. Things seem to be going well with your new arcane workshop here, but it seems your past hasn't entirely escaped you.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%
A story-rich coming-of-age experience told through a 2004 desktop, where friendships, music, and late-night conversations shape who you become. Explore chats, drama, mini-games, and the early internet in a branching story about growing up, making mistakes, and finding your place.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Visual Novel 16%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%
Management and life-simulation Game with elaborate Relationships, where players manage their character’s actions and activities as they explore topics about self-discovery, parent-children relationships, friendships, and growing up as a College Student.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Character Customization 9.8%, Choices Matter 8.8%
Illusion of Being is an adult visual novel that brings an emotional, story driven experience to the genre that hasn’t been explored before. A cinematic audio / visual style takes immersion to the next level. Guide the main character through a life shattering chain of events with multiple endings.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Hidden Object 17.4%, Immersive Sim 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%
3 different Robot-romance stories. Written, drawn, and made by humans, for humans. Since the very moment the first mechanical mind became aware of itself, it craved love. No one truly understand why the heart made of copper and wires started beating, but it did. Even after we were gone.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Emotional 12%, LGBTQ+ 10.1%
A philosophical interactive visual novel about everyday interactions
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Visual Novel 14%, Emotional 13.1%, Dialogue Heavy 7.3%
Go on a cross-country tour with your band in pursuit of fame, success, and happiness in this drama visual novel set during the summer of 2007.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, LGBTQ+ 15%, Character Customization 13.1%, Emotional 13%, Visual Novel 12.9%
You are a Switchboard Operator, and you're about to be replaced by a machine. Use your last week of work to connect townsfolk, overcome problems, and explore the history of a cast of engaging characters. Your choices matter, so use each day to leave lasting bonds.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Emotional 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
