Games Like La Fille aux Pommes / The Apple Girl

Under the hazy moon, a shrine maiden meets a star. A short visual novel of a two person conversation. Cup ramen recommended.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, Text-Based 26%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Relaxing 11.6%

幽霊のために、何ができるの

Why similar: Text-Based 41.1%, Visual Novel 36.9%, Cute 16.9%, Adventure 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

For 20 years, she lived with depression. Now, she's strong enough to name what happened: a social murder. This is a visual essay—not a game—with over 400 illustrations about grief, guilt, and survival in a collapsing meritocracy.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.6%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Psychological 10.2%, Narration 8.7%

《桂花落》是一款关于听障老人的叙事解谜游戏。在游戏中玩家将扮演有听障问题的奶奶，这是她在小县城的最后一天，明天女儿将接她到省城看病。在离开县城之前，和昔日的老朋友们一一告别……

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Cute 13.4%, Narration 11.6%, Relaxing 9.3%

A newly purchased smartphone. A familiar name under “People You May Know.” This weekend, Ritsu reconnects with a close friend from school—Saku. Through messages, café meetups, and everyday apps, experience a gentle visual novel about shared moments and unexpected reunions.

Why similar: Text-Based 29.6%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Cute 13.3%, Relaxing 11.3%

Iris (31), an office worker with eight years of experience. After meeting the mysterious magical girl Gregory, she becomes a magical girl herself. As the dark truths of this world slowly come to light, can Iris save the Earth?

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Narration 25.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Psychological 11.6%, Cute 7.3%

Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.

Why similar: Text-Based 28.7%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Cute 13.2%, Psychological 10.6%

Reformatted to 200 custom handmade pages, this Harlem Renaissance story employs the reader's mind exploring personas of race, gender, and capitalism. When Angela is prompted by society, this story explores her choices.

Why similar: Text-Based 34.7%, Visual Novel 31.2%, Narration 27.9%, Adventure 3.1%, Indie 2.4%

An interactive story about a painfully introverted college student who must find a way to make some oatmeal in the communal kitchen of her dorm. One simple task, can you help her complete it?

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.6%, Female Protagonist 33.7%, Cute 11.2%, Indie 9.7%, Comedy 4.9%

Once upon a time, there was a perfectly average princess — 8/10 at best. No singing animals, no magical destiny. Just an annoying father-king and a whole bunch of creepy barons trying to marry her off.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.6%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Relaxing 16.5%, Cute 15.1%, Comedy 4.9%

"AQK" is a job interview simulation game where you, a job seeker, face off against a series of eccentric interviewers in pursuit of that coveted job offer.

Why similar: Text-Based 44.6%, Visual Novel 40.3%, Comedy 10.7%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

“How should I keep a house squeaky clean, with a filthy little neighbour ghost?” - is a short story about a robotic cat maid trying to clean an apartment where a dirty ghost has taken up vengeance.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.2%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Relaxing 17.3%, Cute 15.2%, Comedy 9.2%

어렸을 때부터 알고 지내온 두 사람에게 고백을 받았다.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Text-Based 23.3%, Cute 13.5%, Cartoony 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

A cynical high schooler, Hae-eun's mundane life takes a colorful turn as she and her dorm roommates in Room 502 unravel mysterious incidents on campus. This game blends academy life, mystery, and youth in a captivating detective adventure.

Why similar: Text-Based 22.5%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Relaxing 11.8%, Cute 10.2%

A cute, wholesome yuri visual novel about a haughty young girl called Alice who goes on holiday to the Isle of Skye. Once there, she meets the plucky young Piper, and a romance between the two slowly unfolds.

Why similar: Text-Based 25.6%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Cute 13%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Relaxing 10%

"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: Text-Based 30.6%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Relaxing 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Cute 9.3%

This is a narrative-driven adventure game in which you dive into another’s nightmare and intervene in the source of the anomaly. As Homura, a hunter, you explore the dreams of a girl who has lost her memory, and experience a story where nightmares and reality begin to overlap.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Text-Based 18.2%, Psychological 14.3%, Cute 9.4%

東方Projectでおなじみ、上海アリス幻樂団様制作の音楽CDシリーズ「秘封倶楽部」の二次創作ノベルゲームです。選択肢はありません。物語中で入手した記憶の欠片「フラグメント」や、プレイヤー自身の知恵によって物語を分岐させ、彼女達の冒険―蓮台野夜行―を成功に導きましょう。

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.7%, Text-Based 34.3%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Adventure 5.3%, Indie 3.1%

When the past awakens, the future bleeds. A full length cinematic sci-fi mystery visual novel where augmented reality, history, AI technology and murder collide in the heart of Kyoto.

Why similar: Text-Based 48.6%, Visual Novel 45.2%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

유산을 차지하는 건 과연 누가 될 것인가?

Why similar: Text-Based 40.5%, Visual Novel 36%, Cute 9.3%, Cartoony 7.8%, Adventure 2.7%

Discover the world of Nadaca, meet emotionally rich characters and help them express their feelings through conversations, mini-games and a plant-growing system.

Why similar: Text-Based 34.7%, Female Protagonist 30%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Hand-drawn 10%, Cute 3.8%

A cute and wholesome yuri visual about a young princess, Katarina Mikhailovna Vassilieva, who (finally!) gets to meet her online friend and fellow anime fan, Audrey McMahon. Is the power of cute girls enough to bring a princess and a pauper together?

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Text-Based 23.4%, Cute 10.9%, Cartoony 10.6%, Relaxing 8.8%

Kimmy is a visual novel game about a young babysitter in 1968. Dana takes a lonely girl named Kimmy under her wing, worried that she's having trouble making friends. Let summer begin! Collect trinkets, play street games, and learn about Kimmy and her mysterious family as summer passes by.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, Female Protagonist 40.2%, Indie 14.1%

This is the story of Evie Maine, a shy girl with a difficult past. Evie is just starting her first year of university away from home. At first she's worried about fitting in, but once she sees a glider flying high above, her priorities quickly change. My name is Evie, and I want to fly.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, Text-Based 25.3%, Cute 13.6%, Indie 2.4%

A sweet and light lesbian / yuri visual novel about an airheaded daydreamer and a cheerful tomboy set on a quaint Japanese island filled with cute bunnies.

Why similar: Text-Based 25.9%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Cute 12.3%, Relaxing 9%

魔法の薬とそれにまつわる人々、そして『魔女』が織り成す50の物語。

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Text-Based 27%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Comedy 7.2%, Adventure 4.3%

A visual novel about death.

Why similar: Text-Based 37.1%, Visual Novel 31.1%, Relaxing 17.7%, Psychological 9.8%, Indie 2.5%

Faced with evil... would you pull the trigger? Tyrania Enforcers is a story-driven visual novel exploring morality, duty, and the cost of enforcing order in a world on the brink of conflict.

Why similar: Text-Based 31%, Visual Novel 25%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Psychological 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8%

Taking place months after the reopening of the café, Milk Hall Caramella, the season now shifts to summer. The café is as busy as ever so even Ciel and Koron have come to help out. No longer unsure of what to do, Asaki is steadfast in his goal to protect Caramella.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.7%, Text-Based 33.2%, Cute 19.3%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

这是一部电波系视觉小说，你将以边缘视角加入推理社，与社员们对话，开启似是而非的恋爱故事。

Why similar: Text-Based 36.8%, Visual Novel 35.4%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

“A meteorite will fall in three days. That's why I want to commit suicide proactively before then.” The girl who told me this upon our first meeting was someone I encountered on the school rooftop—a place that should have been off-limits.

Why similar: Text-Based 48.8%, Visual Novel 41.2%, Indie 5.8%, Adventure 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

An Adventure Visual Novel where you can choose your protagonist – Play as Aiko or Hikaru as they try to uncover the secrets that lurk all around them in this character-driven story. Every choice you make will have an impact on the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.1%, Text-Based 29%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

お騒がせ少女たちが東南アジアで難民に！？「さぁたん」たちの地元・日本列島が沈没しちゃった。あれやこれやで「かがみ」がトゥクトゥク化！謎の小包を運ばされる一行に忍び寄る影とはいったい…？──「ORIGINAL VIDEOGAME of ASIA」略して「OVA」！もうネオ昭和とか関係ないけど腹をくくれ！

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Text-Based 28.4%, Cute 17.2%, Comedy 10.3%, Adventure 3.8%

A clumsy, heartwarming visual novel featuring the slightly airheaded heroine Ryoko and her childhood friend Manabu.When Ryoko's well-meaning blunders go too far, even Manabu's most embarrassing secrets end up exposed to the whole class! It’s just another day of chaos and comedy at their high school.

Why similar: Text-Based 32.7%, Visual Novel 29.3%, Cute 15.4%, Relaxing 12.9%, Comedy 5.2%

A visual novel about a magic battle between girls. Iris" is a boarding school where students learn about magic. The girls gathered there all have mental defects. This is a story of magical girls with flawed minds and their battles and growth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Female Protagonist 32.2%, Cute 17.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Indie 2.9%

Kikumaru's life was fairly normal until a gun wielding catgirl appears during his grandfather's funeral. Even his little sister suddenly sprouts tanuki-ears! A beautiful woman (with cat ears as well) comes to his rescue. The curtain rises on the latest chapter in the NEKO-NIN exHeart series. Nin!

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.2%, Text-Based 38.7%, Cute 18.3%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Do you enjoy listening to stories and having the ability to influence their unfolding? If so, then immerse yourself in the role of an active participant as you join Yaren on her quest for freedom.

Why similar: Text-Based 30.8%, Narration 21.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Psychological 10.8%

Hunted by anxiety, you exiled yourself to a lonely mountain inhabited by a ghost and his regrets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Text-Based 21.9%, Female Protagonist 18%, Relaxing 13.3%, Cute 12.4%

《阿龙与地下城》是一款文字冒险游戏。男主角阿龙在旅馆洗澡时踩到肥皂，滑落到一款古老的地下城RPG游戏中。本作讲述了阿龙从一丝不挂到成为勇者，在旅途中克服困难、结识伙伴、对抗魔王，最后拯救人生的故事。游戏美术风格致敬巫术系列，剧情分支50+，4万字剧本。

Why similar: Text-Based 31.5%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Narration 18.8%, Relaxing 14.2%, Minimalist 5.6%

Beacon 2010 is a short science fiction visual novel that, with the development of technology, humanity has embarked on an interstellar exploration. The story originates from a super jump project

Why similar: Text-Based 49.2%, Visual Novel 41.7%, Indie 5.2%, Adventure 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

【A ghost girl, is here.】Terau Mare is a shy girl moves to Tokyo to go to university, and her new house, Hakusan-so, is like an abandoned. As soon as she enters the room, Mare meets a ghost girl, Furuzaki Yuika. Yuika says, "I'm going to kick you out of here soon." But...

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Text-Based 43%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

As a cupid in this visual novel, help couples have great conversations and get together on dates! These couples you create will have many kids and help repopulate Earth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Female Protagonist 28.3%, Relaxing 18.7%, Cute 17.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A visual novel game about dissociation, eating disorders and abandonment. You experience life through fragmented thoughts, simulating the inner voice of someone disconnected from reality. A text-based story of presence and absence.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.7%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Narration 19.9%, Relaxing 13.7%, Cartoony 7.1%

The vibe of a typical Russian train is conveyed through illustrations, sounds, and characters. So, hold your seat on the train!

Why similar: Text-Based 27.8%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Narration 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Psychological 11.3%

Have you ever felt like a rabbit with a telephone? Hello Girl is a thrilling kinetic visual novel about connection and disconnection, set during a time of great uncertainty.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Text-Based 26.1%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Cute 12.6%, Psychological 5.7%

少女達の「最期の一日」を辿り、真相を紐解いていく

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Text-Based 27.6%, Cute 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Adventure 4.9%

This is a derivative work of the 1990s anime game [Serial Experiments Lain]. It was created using RPG Maker MZ and based on the official guidelines "Lain Time to Live".The game is about exploring dungeons and reading the scenario. I think you can play through the entire content in about 2-3 hours.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.5%, Text-Based 22.6%, Cute 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Hand-drawn 10.5%

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 25.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Text-Based 19.8%, Relaxing 12.4%, Cute 11.3%

A sweetly domestic boys' love visual novel about a couple of young men who find themselves raising a child.

Why similar: Text-Based 30%, Visual Novel 28.6%, Narration 14.1%, Cute 14.1%, Relaxing 10.7%

"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.2%, Text-Based 28.7%, Cute 19.2%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 2.4%

Tuna Rice is a silly and small, linear VN about warm and fluffy... tuna rice 🐟🍚!

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Narration 22.9%, Cute 17.1%, Relaxing 14.8%, Indie 2.9%

You have lost your job and your home, and you are reunited with two childhood friends. Then, one of them suddenly proposes “marriage” in order to help you... A true love begins from a fake marriage!

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Text-Based 33.9%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Explore the budding friendship between Carly and Siona — two girls whose personalities couldn't be more different! Will their friendship blossom into something more? Or will their selfish desires drive a wedge between them? Find out in this lighthearted prequel to Zeta Wolf Chronicles!

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Cute 18.3%, Relaxing 8.8%, Comedy 5.9%

One autumn evening. You return home with your childhood friend Akino... but Akino suddenly says something strange... This is a slightly sad romance novel game using image generation AI.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Text-Based 24.8%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Relaxing 14.3%, Cute 12.6%

A story woven with the sound of rain, poetic text, and gentle narration... A short visual novel where you can spend a relaxing moment in your own place, with time to yourself, where no one will disturb you, no one will come barging in. It could be a small, secretive café.

Why similar: Text-Based 29.1%, Narration 26.6%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Cute 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.1%

no English Translation. This is a game to develop the heroine of the cat world, relying on mouse clicks to play. The main function is to watch the story, choose the schedule, and participate in the game, and finally usher in different endings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Relaxing 15.1%, Cute 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

「私には『中の人』がいるらしい」 「声優×メタフィクション」新感覚ビジュアルノベル、開幕！ゲームの世界を認識している高校1年生・五月山さつきと、その親友・真野ユイ。そして二人の声を演じるのは声優・宮白桃子。キャラクターと「中の人」が交わるとき、物語はどこへ向かうのか。

Why similar: Text-Based 27.3%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Narration 22.3%, Cute 13.4%, Comedy 5%

Help Red deliver letter to someone special to her by solving short yet tricky puzzles along the way.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Relaxing 16.9%, Cute 15.2%, Cartoony 10.3%