- #1 Last Days of Spring Visual Novel
97% matchMixed58% of 134 reviews2015
Dev: Sapphire Dragon Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Last Days of Spring is a YA (Young Adult) Otome Visual Novel following a group of high school seniors in their last week of school as they come to terms with questions about love, life and destiny. Follow the steps of Yuka Kishimoto as she navigates across her final week as a high school student and sees her life come to a complete...
Why similar: Otome 39.3% ★, Visual Novel 21.6%, Female Protagonist 7%, Anime 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
- #2 Heart and Seoul
96% matchMixed47% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Sapphire Dragon Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Kim Yoon-Ji has a fantastic opportunity come up during her spring break; her affluent architect uncle has a business trip to New York and has asked her to housesit his luxury Seoul apartment for him. Comedy and romance ensues as she moves to Seoul for this time period and meets an interesting set of locals who proceed to show her around!
Why similar: Otome 37% ★, Visual Novel 21.5%, Anime 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
- #3 Love in the Glen
96% matchMixed63% of 68 reviews2016
Dev: Sapphire Dragon Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
“Love in the Glen” is a romantic otome visual novel/dating sim with a fun and charming match 3 minigame. Follow in the steps of Zoe Richardson, an interior designer living and working in Los Angeles’ exclusive and stylish Westside, as she explores the true meaning of love, commitment and passion and how it exists on so many different...
Why similar: Otome 41.3% ★, Visual Novel 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Simulation 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #4 One Last Chance
95% matchMixed68% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: Last Lotus
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Do you remember that high school crush you never confessed your love to? Do you ever wonder what could have been if things had gone different back then? This short Visual Novel/Dating Sim explores those questions that we constantly ask ourselves.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Indie 13.2%, Anime 11.9%, Simulation 11.4%
- #5 Backstage Pass
94% matchVery Positive86% of 278 reviews2016
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Make friends, forge business relationships, and maybe even find romance!
Why similar: Otome 49.2% ★, Visual Novel 22.6%, Anime 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9%, Simulation 6.2%
- #6 True Lover's Knot
94% matchMixed42% of 122 reviews2015
Dev: Sapphire Dragon Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Set sail on the romantic adventure of the season! “True Lover’s Knot” follows the story of Emma, a London-based tech genius, as she and her best friend, Lucas, take to the high seas in a luxurious cruise that will change their lives forever!
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Anime 16%, Simulation 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #7 Sweet Volley High
93% matchMixed69% of 81 reviews2016
Dev: NewWestGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Sweet Volley High - A Yuri / Otome Visual Novel from NewWestGames Sweet Volley High is the story of Aya Mizuki in her senior year at high school, and beyond, as she pursues a dream of becoming a professional volleyball player. Will she find romance and success, or rejection and heartbreak?
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.5%, Anime 19.3%, Casual 11.1%, Indie 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #8 Japanese School Life
92% matchVery Positive83% of 327 reviews2016
Dev: code:jpPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Welcomed by the fluttering of cherry blossom, the main character, Brian, starts a new high school life in Japan. Brian soon starts to get along with two girls in the same class after they start to talk to him. With their help, Brian gradually learns Japanese culture and customs.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.9%, Anime 25.6%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 11.1%
- #9 A YEAR OF SPRINGS
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 925 reviews2021
Dev: npckc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Visual Novel 42.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 12.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Simulation 9.1%
- #10 Trajectory of summer flower
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 336 reviews2017
Dev: SoraPrayer
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"let's make a promise... When I grow up, I'll find you." By complete chance, these two childhood friends meet again after 10 years apart, but this time, will he be able to hold on to her? Or, will he lose here again forever? A love story about a summer trip in the countryside.
Why similar: Visual Novel 57.5%, Anime 23.8%, Casual 18.7%
- #11 Anime Studio Simulator
91% matchMixed65% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Anime Studio Simulator is a lighthearted visual novel about a group of friends fulfilling their dream of creating an anime. Your choices determine whether their anime succeeds... or fails.
Why similar: Anime 37.2%, Visual Novel 27.8%, Simulation 22.5%, Indie 12.5%
- #12 Princess Evangile All Ages Version
89% matchVery Positive90% of 234 reviews2015
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This romantic visual novel has you joining a financially struggling all-girls' private school as one student's example case for gender integration. The two of you try to prove that going co-ed could save the school, while the story explores themes of traditions, change, family, and relationships.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Anime 29.1%, Story Rich 13.6%, Casual 10.7%
- #13 Sakura Beach 2
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 603 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
It's been a few months since Seiji last visited the beach. After enduring the chaos of his new daily life, another holiday with his childhood friends is just what he needs. However, the appearance of another girl whose love of space rivals his own ensures that his trip will be anything but peaceful.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.2%, Anime 33%, Indie 11.4%, Casual 11.4%
- #14 Hatoful Boyfriend
87% matchVery Positive94% of 7,550 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Otome 33.6% ★, Visual Novel 26.4%, Anime 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #15 Flowers -Le volume sur ete-
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,290 reviews2018
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 178.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Female Protagonist 19%, Anime 15.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #16 Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook
88% matchMixed63% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Winter In Fairbrook is a dating and farming simulation game and takes place after the first Flower Shop game. Play as Natalie this time, and meet some of the characters of the first game like Clara, Susana, Steve, Trent, Jacob plus a "new entry": Ryan, who runs the general store of the town.
Why similar: Otome 44.5% ★, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Simulation 7.6%
- #17 Summer Fling
86% matchMixed66% of 120 reviews2016
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are entering your summer break before university begins. And what better way to spend a summer break than at the lake with two friends, will the summer become an unforgettable time or will it just fade away. Welcome to your Summer Fling.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.6%, Anime 22%, Indie 12.4%, Casual 12%
- #18 Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 969 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.5%, Simulation 22.8%, Casual 17.2%, Indie 15%, Anime 7.6%
- #19 Let`s not stay friends
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 309 reviews2017
Dev: Violet FeaturePub: Vorobushek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Friendship is a wonderful thing… unless you are friends with a girl who has no idea you have feelings for her! Inske, a student of magical arts, is troubled by the upcoming outdoors exam, and can't even imagine that someone might want to use the test as an opportunity to get close to her.
Why similar: Otome 52.1% ★, Visual Novel 20.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Casual 6%, Anime 5.8%
- #20 Frosty Kiss
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,556 reviews2016
Dev: 2Chance Projects
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 108.9 hrs≥1hr: 30%
It's been a year since Semyon returned from "Sovyonok" and met the girls from the camp in the real world. But it's New Year at hand! And it needs to be celebrated!
Why similar: Visual Novel 55%, Anime 29.4%, Indie 8.4%, Casual 7.2%
- #21 one night, hot springs
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,091 reviews2018
Dev: npckc
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Visual Novel 35.7%, Female Protagonist 18%, Anime 15%, Simulation 10.3%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #22 Flowering Nightshade
82% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Nightshade
Windows · Mac · Linux
The continuation of the lighthearted romance stories from Blooming Nightshade. Now living in Akiramine, Himeka must adjust to her adult life and responsibilities while supporting her friends. Continue from the romantic endings of the previous game or see a collection of new stories!
Why similar: Anime 25.9%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Casual 5.9%
- #23 Highway Blossoms
81% matchVery Positive94% of 2,684 reviews2016
Dev: Studio Élan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A yuri visual novel about Amber, a girl who's trying her best to be alone on the road, until she stumbles upon a young hitchhiker and the journal of a prospector from long ago. Fully voiced in English.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.3%, Anime 20.5%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Casual 6.1%
- #24 Heileen 1: Sail Away
83% matchMixed55% of 134 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Embark with Heileen in a unforgettable voyage to the New World! Met with old friends, and make new ones. Find romance, avoid dangers and life your life to the fullest!
Why similar: Otome 40% ★, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Casual 5.6%
- #25 Akash: Path of the Five
79% matchVery Positive90% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: Truant Pixel, LLC
Windows · Mac
Akash: Path of the Five is a professionally-produced, fully voiced visual novel in the otome style.
Why similar: Otome 48.6% ★, Visual Novel 21.7%, Simulation 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #26 C14 Dating
80% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love.
Why similar: Otome 49.8% ★, Visual Novel 18.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Anime 10%, Casual 5.8%
- #27 Sakura Forest Girls 2
78% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Join Yaya and Aiyana in the second part of the Sakura Forst Girls series, as they continue to search for their missing friend, Koko. Locating her should be an easy task now they’ve enlisted the help of the witch Maia, but they soon find themselves in a sticky situation…
Why similar: Visual Novel 48%, Anime 24%, Simulation 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%
- #28 If My Heart Had Wings
78% 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: Visual Novel 37.5%, Anime 19.6%, Simulation 13.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Casual 9.6%
- #29 Fix Me Fix You
79% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Sapphire Dragon Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
After losing his girlfriend and his job on the same day one could easily say that Austin Lewis is having a very bad day until a unique opportunity knocks on his door. “Fix Me Fix You” is an uplifting, positive and therapeutic slice of life drama Visual Novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Anime 12.5%, Casual 9%
- #30 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,111 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Otome 51.5% ★, Visual Novel 20.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Anime 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%
- #31 Summer Meetings
77% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.7%, Anime 25.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Casual 9.9%, Indie 8.8%
- #32 Without Within 2
76% matchVery Positive89% of 254 reviews2015
Dev: InvertMouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Vinty is off to Melbourne to meet her idol, Excelia! Will Vinty learn the star's secrets and finally blossom into a celebrity? (hint: no)
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.3%, Anime 21%, Indie 16.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #33 A Wild Catgirl Appears!
77% matchMixed57% of 280 reviews2016
Dev: NewWestGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A Wild Catgirl Appears is a short romance visual novel featuring multiple routes, different girls to date and of course, catgirls! You follow the story of Ami, a loner at high school, as she joins the school's coding club and sets about making her first video game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Anime 18.7%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #34 Flowers -Le volume sur printemps-
74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,846 reviews2016
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 133.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Suoh Shirahane, a shy girl with a mysterious past, will begin her first year of high school at Saint Angraecum Academy, where she hopes to find a new beginning. She will navigate friendships and mysteries at her new school, and discovers that love can come in many forms.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.4%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
- #35 Blood Code
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,024 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A story about an ordinary human girl and her romantic encounters with knights and princes. These characters may be gentle, passionate, considerate, or inhospitable. There are many character styles to suit a variety of individual player tastes.
Why similar: Otome 46.5% ★, Visual Novel 22.3%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 5.5%, Simulation 4.2%
- #36 High School Odyssey
70% matchVery Positive93% of 613 reviews2023
Dev: 傲雪小组
Windows
A campus simulation game full of tons of surprising interactive gameplay elements along the way.
Why similar: Simulation 34.2%, Anime 33.2%, Story Rich 19.3%, Casual 13.2%
- #37 fault - milestone two side:above
73% 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 40.1%, Anime 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #38 National Park Girls: Love Our Parks Edition
73% matchVery Positive93% of 240 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Élan
Windows · Mac · Linux
The complete edition of National Park Girls! After five years of being a ranger in Yosemite National Park, Eve is just about ready to throw in the towel. However, things start to change when she meets three spritely girls who claim to be manifestations of the National Parks.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Anime 21%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Casual 8.5%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #39 Animal Lover
74% matchVery Positive86% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: Trainwreck Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Evil forces have turned these five hunky beefcake time-displaced boys into animals! You've got to help cure them and maybe even fall in love! Mystery! Intrigue! Romance! No furries, despite the title! A dating sim by Wilson Taylor, Maia Gross and Travis Tohill.
Why similar: Otome 46.8% ★, Visual Novel 20.4%, Simulation 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Casual 7.2%
- #40 Fujiwara Bittersweet
72% matchVery Positive87% of 412 reviews2021
Dev: MagicBenchVN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
Why similar: Otome 48.4% ★, Visual Novel 21.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Anime 7.5%, Story Rich 6%
- #41 Blooming Nightshade
73% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2019
Dev: Nightshade
Windows · Mac · Linux
After hearing about a number of student couples forming at her school, Himeka Uchida decides to look for a girlfriend of her own. As she gets wrapped up in the daily lives of her friends and classmates at Solana Academy, will she find the romance she seeks?
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Anime 22.7%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Indie 8.8%, Casual 6.2%
- #42 Class of '09: The Re-Up
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,498 reviews2023
Dev: SBN3
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Anime 20%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Simulation 12.8%, Casual 8.9%
- #43 Oriko Days
67% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2026
Dev: AnriFrusPub: Winter’s Archive
Windows
Oriko Days is a warm and cute life-sim inspired by classic virtual pet games! You get to look after your very own catgirl friend Oriko - Give her attention, feed her, decorate her apartment, and watch how she reacts. ₍^. .^₎Ⳋ
Why similar: Anime 38.3%, Simulation 26.1%, Casual 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Indie 5.7%
- #44 Seduce Me the Otome
71% matchVery Positive87% of 2,179 reviews2015
Dev: Michaela Laws
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi.
Why similar: Otome 49.6% ★, Visual Novel 19.9%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Simulation 4.2%
- #45 Amairo Chocolate 2
68% matchVery Positive99% of 336 reviews2023
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 124.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Yunagicho, a town lined with Western-style homes. The previous autumn was when Yuzuki came to this town and met the animal eared girls and started working with them at Cafe Setaria.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.7%, Anime 20.3%, Casual 13.9%, Story Rich 12%
- #46 Ten Dates
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 547 reviews2023
Dev: Wales Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ten Dates is the sequel to the interactive rom-com, Five Dates. Misha, a millennial from London in search of that elusive in-person connection, tricks her best friend Ryan into going to a speed dating event with her.
Why similar: Simulation 27.6%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, Story Rich 15.7%, Casual 15%, Indie 14.1%
- #47 Tricolour Lovestory
69% 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 51.9%, Anime 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Casual 4.6%
- #48 Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II
70% matchVery Positive94% of 529 reviews2018
Dev: Magenta Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Autumn goes by, girls are still waiting till osmanthus blooming.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.1%, Anime 19.8%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Casual 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #49 Sakura Forest Girls
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Yaya, a plucky young huntress, and Aiyana, a shy girl born into a family of shamans, go on a journey to find their missing childhood friend, Koko. Along the way they meet a mischievous witch, Maia, and sparks fly.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.4%, Anime 28%, Simulation 16.6%
- #50 Magical Diary: Horse Hall
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,019 reviews2012
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You have been invited to attend a magical school. You can make new friends, learn spells, face exams, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Otome 28.9% ★, Anime 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Indie 4.6%
- #51 Five Hearts Under One Roof season2
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,021 reviews2025
Dev: Storytaco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Boarding house owner Yuman is back! Alongside Mal-sook, Gran, and Min-jung, a wealthy heiress, a girl burdened by childhood scars, and a sweet nurse move in. In this house of old memories and new emotions, who will you fall in love with?
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.2%, Simulation 20.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #52 Always The Same Blue Sky...
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 241 reviews2015
Dev: NeoNight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Visual Novel 43.1%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Anime 17.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Casual 8.5%
- #53 Amnesia™: Memories
68% matchVery Positive92% of 4,125 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?
Why similar: Otome 59% ★, Visual Novel 21.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Anime 7.9%, Story Rich 1.7%
- #54 GINKA
63% matchVery Positive91% of 2,764 reviews2023
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Return to that summer with you..." Ryusei returns to the small island of his younger years, where time flows by gently, to spend a fairy-tale summer vacation with his childhood friend who was spirited away.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.7%, Anime 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Casual 9.5%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #55 Whispered Promises ~ 14 Days of Love with Anna
64% matchVery Positive93% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: OMNISPub: 072 Project
Windows
This is a SIM game in which you live with your childhood playmate who likes you the most. Enjoy your free time with Anna during the 14-day Spring Break!
Why similar: Visual Novel 60%, Simulation 24.7%, Casual 10.3%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #56 Life After Magic
65% matchVery Positive98% of 264 reviews2023
Dev: Team StarlightPub: Chirashi Games
Windows · Linux
Can you save magic before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve? Life After Magic is a queer, retro visual novel that follows jaded ex-magical girls as they reconnect, deal with young adulthood, and face off against one last threat before Y2K hits.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Anime 14.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Casual 9.3%
- #57 The Last Birdling
68% matchVery Positive96% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: InvertMouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Last Birdling explores Bimonia and Tayo's struggle to remain friends against all odds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.2%, Anime 19.4%, Indie 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Story Rich 8.5%