
Last Stanza is a slice of life, dramatic visual novel that deals with the consequences of a tragic event from different perspectives.
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Last Stanza is a slice of life, dramatic visual novel that deals with the consequences of a tragic event from different perspectives.
A heartbreaking kinetic novel about the meeting of a depressed thirty years old man with a lost little girl he takes in his house.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53%, Anime 25.2%, Casual 12.4%, Indie 9.3%
Just because it crashed doesn't mean it's over
Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Anime 28.6%, Casual 16.8%, Indie 13.7%
This is a sumptuous palace built for the seven princesses. It is a "birdcage" glorified with the name "garden"… Irell Reis was once a famous general leading thousands of soldiers. However, the defeat three years ago cost him everything. Now, he is summoned by the Emperor of Celantu again...
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.5%, Anime 35.8%, Indie 9.8%, Casual 8.9%
Being able to control fate would be a blessing for many. To Miyon, it is her greatest curse.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Anime 27.4%, Indie 13.9%, Story Rich 6.2%
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.9%, Anime 27%, Drama 5.9%, Story Rich 4.4%, Indie 4.1%
Rainy Days is a short campus visual novel with 2+ original soundtracks, 10+ illustrations and a 30,000-word storyline. Play as the protagonist to encounter Yu, a mysterious girl, and start a sweet youthful campus rom-com. Make choices to alter the plot, unlock hidden stories.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Anime 25.4%, Drama 20.3%, Casual 16.5%
The latest visual novel by Tomo Kataoka, the author of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, has arrived! An empty world with endless rain and only one person. Here there is no hunger, sickness or even death. Just what story does this world's one occupant have?
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.1%, Anime 35.2%, Indie 8.4%, Story Rich 4.8%, Casual 3.4%
Play the piano, play the flute, and enjoy a ghost story as you use the profits from your street performances to buy new instruments and furniture! Let's shoot for fame and fortune!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Anime 23.3%, Drama 18.3%, Casual 12.9%, Story Rich 5.6%
Juniper's Knot is a short (~30 mins) kinetic novel about the meeting of a demon and a boy. A kinetic novel is a game that uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Anime 20%, Casual 17.2%, Indie 15%
In this visual novel with E-mote animated sprites by veteran studio ANIM, after trying and failing to have children, the Kajiuras decided to attend a relationship seminar to fix the problem. There they meet the Sonadas and as the sessions continue, their lives begin to entwine more and more...
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Anime 26.7%, Drama 20.8%, Casual 12.4%
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 48.7%, Anime 31.2%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 8.5%
SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.8%, Anime 29.1%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 7.4%
Return as the unhacker to take on Program X and her clone army!
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.2%, Anime 29.6%, Indie 17.2%, Story Rich 7.9%
Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.5%, Anime 31.8%, Casual 6.9%, Indie 5.9%, Story Rich 3.8%
A drifting traveler boards a one-man space shuttle destined for Alpha Centauri. This shuttle is piloted by Budapest, an artificial intelligence program designed to serve humanity. When disaster unexpectedly befalls their ship, the two of them are sent careening through uncharted space.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.2%, Anime 38.4%, Indie 5.4%
Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.8%, Anime 35.6%, Casual 6.3%, Indie 4.9%, Story Rich 1.5%
A short kinetic visual novel, independently written by Redewaan Duckett, giving an alternative take on the Welcome To... Chichester series
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Drama 14.2%, Anime 12.1%, Casual 11.9%, Indie 9.4%
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 48.9%, Anime 28.9%, Indie 14.4%, Story Rich 7.7%
这是一个宅系欢乐电波向恋爱文字游戏。 命运编织的万千繁枝茂叶。化作霎时间的荫蔽, ‘这次,轮到我成为你们的晴荫了。’
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.3%, Anime 23.4%, Casual 20.5%, Indie 16.8%
"The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.6%, Anime 28.1%, Drama 13.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Casual 4.7%
Read through this visual novel that will soothe the loneliest of hearts.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Anime 21.8%, Drama 19.4%, Casual 14.4%, Story Rich 4.7%
This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.4%, Anime 32.2%, Casual 8.5%, Indie 5.8%, Story Rich 2.2%
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 52.6%, Anime 35.1%, Indie 6.3%, Casual 6%
In this visual novel, experience the story of Ethan Syfran, who by an accident got him and his family caught in a whirlpool of crime in a catastrophe-swept world. How would he struggle to get out and save everything he cherished... or carry up all the sins he'd done and keep going?
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Anime 25.8%, Drama 23.7%, Story Rich 8.1%, Indie 5.2%
Vinty returns on her third adventure, this time in Singapore and Malaysia!
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.3%, Anime 29.7%, Indie 19%
Gary is caught in a strange dream and now he must overcome the adversities on his path or perish in the attempt. In this adventure you will meet 3 children in dream-like scenarios, next to a mysterious girl who talks about a promise.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.6%, Anime 23.5%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 9.5%
From hit Japanese ending developer Lusterise! To investigate her mysteriously missing sister, Yuri sets out with Souma to a rumored island—only to discover Kaede Amakubo, who has no memories but looks exactly like her sister.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Anime 23.5%, Drama 20.6%, Casual 17.1%
--The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.9%, Anime 22.1%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 12.5%
The Last Birdling explores Bimonia and Tayo's struggle to remain friends against all odds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.9%, Anime 27.4%, Indie 14.6%, Story Rich 8%
On a winter afternoon, she sees that familiar face again. But what does it matter? He was never hers to keep...
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.2%, Anime 23.5%, Drama 20.1%, Casual 16%, Indie 4.2%
"Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.7%, Anime 19.7%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 8.6%, Story Rich 8.2%
In another distant world, there is a kingdom of fire. They who live under the red sky. People with different social classes. Birth with different but changeless fate. Those of nobility bring fortune and power to men, and bring hope.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.1%, Anime 18.6%, Casual 14.5%, Indie 11.8%
On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.5%, Anime 20.9%, Drama 18.5%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 7%
这是一款视觉小说,你会与女主角相遇,并经历许多事情,你的选择将决定故事最终的结局。
Why similar: Visual Novel 57.7%, Anime 42.3%
From the author of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes WORLD END ECONOMiCA. This is the first episode out of three part sci-fi/economic thriller visual novel set on the moon.
Why similar: Visual Novel 66.2%, Anime 28.4%, Indie 3.9%, Story Rich 1.5%
Yan is a college student with a special guardian girl named Mori at his side. "If my girlfriend is as beautiful as Mori, then my life must be blessed by the gods..." Unknowingly, another girl is entering his life...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.8%, Anime 42.8%, Casual 6.3%, Indie 4.1%
An award-winning visual novel that dives into the lives and minds of high school students. While focusing on the stories of victims of bullying, The Sun Shines Over Us also explores the social, mental and emotional issues facing modern teenagers.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.7%, Anime 24.1%, Drama 13.6%, Casual 10.1%, Story Rich 7.8%
《TrymenT—献给渴望改变的你—》是由2016年被誉为业界年度黑马,并荣获了萌系游戏大赏剧本金奖的作品《Re;LieF~致亲爱的你~》的原班人马所打造的共享世界观与游戏角色,并以群像剧视角重新演绎的全新作品。本作拥有令人一见倾心的顶级场景绘画,以及拥有余音绕梁般魔力的优秀配乐。
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Anime 26.2%, Casual 16%, Story Rich 5.3%
Max and his girlfriend Ann are very happy together. They have no arguments, they enjoy spending time with each other, they are in love. What else can they wish? Well, Max, you will get a big surprise this evening...
Why similar: Visual Novel 62.2%, Anime 24%, Indie 13.9%
The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Why similar: Visual Novel 52%, Anime 44.8%, Casual 2.3%, Story Rich 1%
Summon monsters, study them, and then evolve them!
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Anime 28.6%, Casual 17.1%, Story Rich 7.6%, Indie 4.6%
The (mis)adventures of Vinty, a nobody who thinks she's somebody!
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.5%, Anime 42.5%, Indie 5.5%, Story Rich 4.4%
When a human is destined to die, the demons ferry their souls to the afterlife. ‘The Reject Demon: Toko’ is the story of Toko herself, a demon who has been kicked out of hell. Toko cannot ferry human souls to the underworld, and every day she stays on earth has her becoming increasingly human.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.2%, Anime 26.6%, Casual 9.9%, Indie 8.3%
A heart-warming comedy of living with adorable kittens! A visual novel that leaves you feeling thoughtful. Would you care to watch over the boy's daily life with his new heartwarming family?
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.4%, Anime 21.6%, Casual 13.2%, Indie 10.8%
Millia -The ending- is a visual novel made by Millia Soft using Ren'py. The game was successfully funded on kickstarter.com in early 2015.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.3%, Anime 30.9%, Indie 12.8%
Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.4%, Anime 20.8%, Casual 12.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.8%, Anime 24.3%, Casual 10.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Anime 30%, Drama 13.5%, Casual 7.2%, Story Rich 4%
STORY:This is a visual novel and adventure game set in the present day.(It is not an otome game.)
Why similar: Visual Novel 58.2%, Casual 13.8%, Anime 12.7%, Indie 11.6%, Story Rich 3.7%
A group of college students, who just have finished their study, are about to meet more in society. They are brave to face them. They have dreams. But still there are so many trifles out of their control and give them headache, especially referring to affections.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44%, Anime 30.3%, Indie 11.8%, Casual 7.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
One Last Crane is a visual novel centered on Yuuki Murakami, a boy who has a brain tumor. After a long year of treatment without any positive results, Yuuki asks for his final wish: to return to his hometown and fulfill his promise to meet again with his childhood friend, Saki Nishimura...
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.1%, Anime 36.7%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 8.5%, Story Rich 3.3%
A terminal love story
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Anime 28.1%, Casual 17%, Story Rich 7.7%, Indie 4.6%
From the creator of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes World End Economica. Haru woke up with his life but without his dream. 4 years after the incident, he finds a new cause, as a driven young lady offers him a chance to return to investing and to find justice.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.2%, Anime 29.6%, Casual 10.2%, Indie 8.4%, Story Rich 5.6%
A scenic visual novel about a young photographer who comes across a mysterious girl who changes his outlook on life and aspirations.
Why similar: Visual Novel 58.7%, Anime 28.6%, Indie 12.7%
VOID is a visual novel themed around espionage and revenge. You play as Arthur Woods, a man seeking revenge from the death of his loved one, forging himself into a deadly assassin. Along the way, you will meet people who may (or may not) be your allies, as you try to untangle the web of lies and intrique surrounding your girlfriends...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.8%, Anime 19.2%, Casual 14.3%, Indie 12%, Story Rich 7.8%
Play as Doctor Athena, a passionate young woman with mixed alien heritage—and the sole survivor of refugee camp ITOH. Three days remain on the trip 'home'—with only the ship's unsettlingly polite Captain Odysseus and the cryptic alien war criminal Chiron for company. But is everything really as it seems?
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Drama 21%, Casual 13%, Indie 11.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
Driftwood is a visual novel following Marcus Feick and his new life on Marthas Vineyard.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55%, Anime 20.1%, Casual 13.9%, Indie 10.9%