- #1 Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim™
97% matchVery Positive90% of 6,818 reviews2022
Dev: PsyopPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Welcome to Murderer’s Island. Your companions: four dead-sexy Killers who, underneath their murderous exteriors, just want a little romance. Flirt your way into their hearts, uncovering dark twists along the way. Will you find true love, forge friendships… or get hacked to death?
Why similar: Dating Sim 24.3%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Romance 13%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same darkly comedic and satirical approach to romancing murderous, terrifying figures.
- #2 A Date with Death
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,957 reviews2023
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.6%, Otome 21.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Romance 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique, text-heavy supernatural romance where you chat with a dangerous and unconventional entity.
- #3 XOXO Blood Droplets
96% matchVery Positive92% of 248 reviews2019
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows
A collection of very short stories. XOXO Blood Droplets is an absurd, dark comedy, twisted romance Visual Novel about terrible things happening to terrible people. The fun comes not from avoiding the potential horrors, but by seeing just how many ways things can go wrong.
Why similar: Otome 18.6% ★, Dating Sim 17.5%, Dark Comedy 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Romance 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends anime dating sim tropes with intense gore, violence, and dark psychological themes.
- #4 Speed Dating for Ghosts
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 546 reviews2018
Dev: Copychaser Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Branching dialogue! Hard choices! A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists lookin' for love in all the blight places.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.3%, Dating Sim 17.8%, Dark Humor 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Both games offer surreal, darkly humorous dating scenarios with unorthodox romantic partners.
- #5 From Madness with Love
94% matchVery Positive90% of 530 reviews2023
Dev: JamsanpoidPub: VampireK.K.
Windows
This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.
Why similar: Otome 20.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Dark Humor 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Romance 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into dark humor and dating eccentric, unstable characters whose quirks border on terrifying.
- #6 Doodle Date
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2018
Dev: Nicholas Lives
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Romance, seduce, and even marry your own drawings! Forget about finding true love; In Doodle Date, you create it!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 18.1%, Dating Sim 15.5%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Dark Humor 12.6%, Romance 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title pairs a lighthearted dating interface with surprisingly dark and twisted humor.
- #7 Find Love or Die Trying
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,005 reviews2021
Dev: Sunseeker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.3%, Romance 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It forces players into high-stakes dating scenarios where romance literally becomes a matter of life and death.
- #8 ERROR143
92% matchVery Positive92% of 5,376 reviews2022
Dev: Jenny Vi Pham
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Why similar: Otome 20.1% ★, Dating Sim 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Romance 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the intimate, chat-based communication style found in narrative-driven text simulators.
- #9 Date Everything!
90% matchVery Positive93% of 7,795 reviews2025
Dev: Sassy Chap GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Date Everything! is a sandbox dating simulator set in the comfort of your own home, featuring 100 fully voice acted datable characters! Let the romance flow between your bed, smoke alarm and… Overwhelming Sense of Existential Dread? Are you ready to Date Everything?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.5%, Dating Sim 26.3%, Romance 14.2%, Comedy 8.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Both games push the boundaries of the dating sim genre with wildly satirical and eccentric romance options.
- #10 When The Night Comes
91% matchVery Positive93% of 332 reviews2021
Dev: Lunaris Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Dating Sim 16.9%, Dark Humor 12.3%, Romance 12.2%, Otome 11.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural visual novel featuring rich narrative choices, romance, and dark urban fantasy elements.
- #11 missed messages.
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,554 reviews2019
Dev: Angela He
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.7%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Romance 18.9%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological visual novel that addresses dark themes and heavy emotional beats through modern communication.
- #12 Bewitching Sinners
89% matchVery Positive95% of 536 reviews2024
Dev: Miss Xero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.
Why similar: Otome 21.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Romance 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers dark romance and interactive fiction elements geared toward mature audiences.
- #13 Demonheart
89% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2017
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
Why similar: Otome 20.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.3%, Dating Sim 12%, Dark Humor 11.5%, Romance 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This dark visual novel lets players embrace villainous alignments while navigating complex relationships.
- #14 Midnight Witch
88% matchVery Positive93% of 366 reviews2023
Dev: Crimson Moon Studio
Windows
Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?
Why similar: Dating Sim 17.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Romance 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that intertwines dark atmospheres with intense character interactions.
- #15 Landmine Princess
86% matchVery Positive91% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Jeistar
Windows
Meet Mina! She's a landmine girl! That means she's cute on the outside, but dangerous on the inside! But maybe she's the kind of danger you've always been looking for. This is a rogue fast-love dating sim. And the only sim that teaches you to be nice to girls. Or else.
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.9%, Dark Humor 16%, Dark Comedy 12.3%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines dialogue-heavy visual novel elements with psychological horror and volatile character dynamics.
- #16 I Hate My Waifu Streamer
85% matchVery Positive93% of 969 reviews2025
Dev: Nozori Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Get the streamer's attention at any cost before someone else does. Write comments, chat, and make donations to your waifu, but do not dare to hate her!
Why similar: Dating Sim 15.5%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Romance 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It mimics interactive streaming and chat dynamics to deliver a blend of psychological horror and dark comedy.
- #17 First Bite
87% matchVery Positive85% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: First Bite Games
Windows · Mac
An LGBTQ+ Vampiric Visual Novel. One Night. Three vampires. Make a deal with death or die trying.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Dark Comedy 12.6%, Romance 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A romance visual novel dealing with supernatural monsters and high-stakes personal danger.
- #18 MindMindMind
86% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: ChattercapPub: Chattercap LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark, psychological romance VN about a British ghost who has haunted you since childhood. When you get close to a new boy at college, he starts to get possessive, and the mind games begin!
Why similar: Otome 24.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Dating Sim 18.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological visual novel with dark LGBTQ+ themes and an unsettling narrative atmosphere.
- #19 A Killer Chat! Christmas
84% matchVery Positive100% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: rosesrotPub: angelrot games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this festive standalone addition to the satirical dating chatsim Killer Chat! series, journey through the serial killer server’s past, present & future to learn more about the gang and find the true meaning of Christmas. What's the worst that could happen?
Why similar: Dating Sim 12.4%, Dark Comedy 12.1%, Otome 11.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A thematic expansion of the seed game's universe, keeping the same satirical chat-sim humor.
- #20 Yuri Dating Agency
84% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Red bean Taiyaki
Windows · Mac
Yuri Dating Agency - a speed dating simulator for WLW. You're a girl who likes girls, walking into this Yuri dating agency to find yourself a date. Here, you will be able to get to know lots of girls. Will you be able to win their hearts?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22%, Dark Humor 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This quirky indie title uses dark humor and psychological horror twists to subvert traditional dating sim tropes.
- #21 Tri City Monsters
82% matchVery Positive96% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Peaches
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tri City Monsters is a supernatural, monsterlovin' visual novel where you can romance and/or de-pants 3 demonic love interests. Navigate a dangerous urban jungle with their help and maybe you'll get a taste of what it means to be a monster.
Why similar: Otome 16.8% ★, Dating Sim 12%, LGBTQ+ 11.3%, Dark Humor 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel involving supernatural romance and branching narrative paths.
- #22 Drops of Death
82% matchVery Positive92% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Snowhaven Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A murder mystery visual novel with a romantic twist. The killer is randomly chosen at the start of each playthrough, and you may unknowingly fall in love with them. How will your story come to its end? Will you bring the killer to justice, fall in love with them, or die at their hands?
Why similar: Otome 24.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 21.4%, Dating Sim 20.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Romance 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-laden visual novel where your choices carry dangerous, life-or-death consequences.
- #23 Bloody Painter Dating Sim
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,778 reviews2024
Dev: DeluCat Productions
Windows
You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...?
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.2%, Otome 19.5% ★, Visual Novel 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Romance 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It directly pairs the horror genre with the classic visual novel dating mechanics of serial killers.
- #24 Cupid's Chatroom
79% matchNo user reviews89% of 171 reviews2026
Dev: Atelier on the Moon
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mysterious program called “Cupid’s Chatroom” suddenly appears on your PC, transporting you into a private chatroom. You find yourself joined by five others, who have also been dragged into the server—and it turns out they’re your potential bachelors?!
Why similar: Otome 27.2% ★, Dating Sim 20.6%, LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Romance 14%, Visual Novel 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: It replicates the digital, chat-interface romance mechanics centered around finding love via messaging.
- #25 Dangerous Fellows: Otome Game
83% matchMixed44% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Storytaco
Windows
Otome dating sim - make your choices and survive this thriller romance game!
Why similar: Otome 33.1% ★, Dating Sim 20.7%, Romance 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a post-apocalyptic world, it forces you to balance survival horror with romantic pursuits.
- #26 lovebyte.exe
78% matchVery Positive96% of 323 reviews2026
Dev: Nochi Studios
Windows · Mac
A chat dating sim game inspired by Mystic Messenger, VTuber communities, and internet spam
Why similar: Otome 26.4% ★, Romance 11.9%, Dating Sim 11.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A digital-themed visual novel focusing on simulated messaging and romance in a constrained interface.
- #27 Witches x Warlocks
81% matchVery Positive90% of 658 reviews2020
Dev: Nifty VisualsPub: Nifty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders!
Why similar: Otome 28.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Dating Sim 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Comedy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An LGBTQ+ friendly visual novel with stylized character interactions and magical dating elements.
- #28 Emberfate: Tempest of Elements
80% matchVery Positive98% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Wind Chimes Games Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
An immersive MMORPG-simulation chatroom based romance / otome visual novel. You are the leader of a raiding guild in the world's hottest MMORPG, Emberfate. Will you lead your guild to success in the newest raid — and perhaps find love along the way among your guildmates?
Why similar: Otome 25.7% ★, Dating Sim 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 11%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction otome game featuring rich lore, deep character bonds, and supernatural stakes.
- #29 The Groom of Gallagher Mansion
79% matchVery Positive100% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: SnaccPop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunt down a beheaded ghost to save your college club from losing funding! It'll be a piece of cake— wait, what do you mean he wants to marry you!? The Groom of Gallagher Mansion is spooky comedic romantic visual novel full of laughs and scares all around!
Why similar: Otome 20% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Dating Sim 13.5%, Dark Humor 11%, Comedy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, emotional otome experience featuring comedic elements and atmospheric tension.
- #30 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For
77% matchVery Positive95% of 1,353 reviews2024
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Put the ‘love’ in 'Lovecraftian horror!' Avoid the fanatical cultists and survive dangerous rituals to escape the Black Woods with your life in this 90’s anime inspired visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.7%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Horror 12.9%, Comedy 8.5%, LGBTQ+ 8.3%
- #31 Lover's Trophy
78% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Mrfishess
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Horror Dating Sim, Lover's trophy throws you into the arena with two love interests using you for their own personal amusement. With a completely customizable main character, go on a terrifying journey into the psyce of these two very dangerous men, and have the ride of a life time.
Why similar: Dating Sim 20.3%, Dark Comedy 19.8%, Dark Humor 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Romance 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, quirky dating simulator that plays with unconventional presentation and indie tropes.
- #32 Trapped with Jester
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,595 reviews2022
Dev: AntaPub: Neoclassic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?
Why similar: Otome 25.1% ★, Dark Comedy 14.4%, Dark Humor 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
- #33 Love Craft
75% matchVery Positive98% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Toiu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join the Crafting Club, where the glue is strong and the feelings stronger! Craft chaos, flirt fearlessly, and make some very bad romantic decisions! Find your project partner in this elimination-based Dating Sim!
Why similar: Satire 21.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 21%, Dating Sim 16.5%, Romance 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%
- #34 My Sweet! Housemate
75% matchVery Positive98% of 414 reviews2024
Dev: sourmilk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Faced with the cruel and harsh reality of homelessness, you seek out affordable housing in your area. Luckily, it seems you've found the perfect rental, but something is very off about your landlord...
Why similar: Dark Humor 19.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Romance 12.1%, Comedy 11.6%
- #35 Demonheart: The Ice Demon
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac
Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will you find romance or doom?
Why similar: Otome 24.7% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Romance 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%
- #36 Slasher U: An 18+ Horror Movie Dating Sim, Act 1
76% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Andi Santagata
Windows
Slasher U is an 18+ character-driven RPG dating sim, set in the open-world campus of America’s Horniest Horror Movie University!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 21.3%, LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Dating Sim 18.7%, Immersive Sim 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.3%
- #37 Sucker for Love: First Date
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,024 reviews2022
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Put the 'love' in 'Lovecraftian horror'! Perform terrifying rituals to win the affections of eldritch horrors and smooch 'em... at any cost!
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.6%, Romance 17.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Psychological Horror 13%, Comedy 13%
- #38 Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,143 reviews2020
Dev: Beautiful Glitch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Dating Sim 20.4%, Dark Comedy 16.4%, Comedy 10%, Romance 9.9%
- #39 Coming Out on Top
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,400 reviews2017
Dev: Obscurasoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The acclaimed gay dating sim. Have a sweet, sexy, or bizarrely comedic adventure with the man of your choice!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 62.4%, Dating Sim 17.9%, Visual Novel 6.8%, Romance 6.7%, Comedy 2.1%
- #40 Sato Killing Time Chat.exe
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 225 reviews2026
Dev: DankHearts
Windows
It was supposed to be just a harmless chat to kill time with a stranger named Mina. But from the other side of the browser, the boundary between your reality and the internet is slowly being eroded. This is a desktop-invasion chat horror.
Why similar: Romance 35.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.8%, Horror 23.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Casual 5.8%
- #41 Sucker for Love: Prelude
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 530 reviews2021
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Preform a series of scary rituals to win over an eldritch cutie and win a smooch!
Why similar: Dating Sim 61.5%, Horror 23.5%, RPG 6%, Simulation 5.4%, Casual 3.6%
- #42 Mythic Love: Iberian Legends
70% matchVery Positive93% of 270 reviews2026
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows · Mac
Think you can handle a little romance with creatures from Spanish folklore? ❤️🔥 Careful: your love life isn’t the only thing at stake at Mythic Love: Iberian Legends.
Why similar: Otome 25.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 18%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%
- #43 Heart Fragment
72% matchVery Positive92% of 340 reviews2021
Dev: Starfield Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Can you collect all the fragments to reach your happy ending? Or will your attempts only end in tragedy? Find out in this psychological otome game as you sort your way through the secrets & lies.
Why similar: Otome 28.4% ★, Dating Sim 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Romance 11.9%
- #44 Our Wonderland
69% matchVery Positive99% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: CarrotPub: Project Ensō
Windows · Mac · Linux
A horror-romance visual novel following the trials of a dysfunctional friend group thrust back into the wish-granting wonderland of their youth. Either they face the issues plaguing them or risk dying in horrific ways again… and again… and again.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20%, Dating Sim 13.4%, Romance 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
- #45 The Case of the Serialized Killer
71% matchVery Positive89% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Alexis Royce
Windows · Mac
Delve into a devilishly delightful world of mysticism and mystery as Harold Ludicael, the disgraced demonologist. After the untimely demise of a famous illustrator, you’re tasked with solving their murder in this point-and-click visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Dark Comedy 19.4%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Dating Sim 11.2%
- #46 Kill or Love
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,191 reviews2020
Dev: Andy Church
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.4%, Psychological Horror 26.8%, Romance 22.6%, Horror 11.3%, Dating Sim 5.2%
- #47 Monster Prom 4: Monster Con
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,141 reviews2025
Dev: Beautiful Glitch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Can you find love at the nerdiest convention ever? "Monster Con" goes back to the multiplayer dating sim formula: go through absurd and funny situations as you find love among six sexy monsters! Who will you romance? The mimic who cosplays? The idol clown? Or the eldritch cutie? (There's also Liam)
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Dating Sim 18.9%, Dark Humor 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Comedy 11.1%
- #48 PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,665 reviews2024
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.2%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Romance 16.4%, Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.2%
- #49 Chair F*cking Simulator
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,124 reviews2020
Dev: SoSorrySoft
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Use our innovative patented funky fresh ChairF*cker simulation tech to meet the chair of your wildest dreams.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Dark Comedy 17.3%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Dark Humor 14.2%, Romance 11.6%
- #50 Monster Prom
70% matchVery Positive93% of 14,340 reviews2018
Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
Why similar: Dating Sim 41.2%, LGBTQ+ 27.7%, Comedy 14.7%, Visual Novel 13%, Simulation 3.4%
- #51 Fearbonding
68% matchVery Positive96% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: Night Asobu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Romance 13.5%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Dating Sim 12.2%
- #52 Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,471 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.7%, Dating Sim 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Dark Humor 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%
- #53 Boyfriend Dungeon
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,696 reviews2021
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.8%, Dating Sim 26.8%, Romance 17.5%, Comedy 17.5%, RPG 7.4%
- #54 Hotel Tutwin
72% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2019
Dev: Roxiano Creations
Windows · Mac
Hotel Tutwin is a visual novel designed for horror / romance lovers, but can also be quirky and cute. Each story line is quick and to-the-point, but there are many to discover. Prepare for inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Otome 25.8% ★, Dark Humor 14.7%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Romance 11.9%, Dating Sim 10.6%
- #55 Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,320 reviews2022
Dev: Beautiful Glitch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Dark Humor 15.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Comedy 10.7%
- #56 Mask of the Rose
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 404 reviews2023
Dev: Failbetter Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.4%, Dating Sim 25.3%, Romance 17.7%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Otome 8.3% ★
- #57 Serial Lover
66% matchVery Positive91% of 182 reviews2026
Dev: Sugar Slip
Windows
A dating sim rhythm game where you seduce serial killers!
Why similar: Dating Sim 52.3%, Visual Novel 30.3%, Casual 17.3%
- #58 Dialtown: Phone Dating Sim
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,257 reviews2022
Dev: DirectDoggo
Windows
If you've ever wanted to romantically pursue a phone, then hot DARN, do I have just the game for you.
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.2%, LGBTQ+ 24%, Comedy 16%, Visual Novel 13%, Psychological Horror 11.9%
- #59 A Work of Art
66% matchVery Positive95% of 349 reviews2024
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
A dark, witty, psychological thriller in the horror genre, A Work of Art presents a 1-2 hour story-driven experience with Visual Novel features and RPG elements. Follow a colorful cast of quirky characters through a twisted tale of beauty and darkness; All to the sound of a Dark Original soundtrack.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 19.9%, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Dark Humor 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #60 Vampire Therapist
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,019 reviews2024
Dev: Little Bat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Guide vampires through centuries of emotional baggage, decades of delusions and the odd bout of self-loathing with real cognitive behavioral therapy concepts and become a Vampire Therapist! Even vampires need a shoulder to cry on when a neck to bite just won’t do.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 22.1%, LGBTQ+ 22.1%, Dark Humor 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%
