
"Can you take him in for a while?" - One fateful night an old friend drops by with an orphan boy and asks me to take him in. And not just any boy - there seem to be some hidden secrets bubbling just beneath the surface of that innocent face.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Anime, Singleplayer, 2D.

"Can you take him in for a while?" - One fateful night an old friend drops by with an orphan boy and asks me to take him in. And not just any boy - there seem to be some hidden secrets bubbling just beneath the surface of that innocent face.

迷雾之村Misty Village
An adventure suspense, love simulation visual novel game. The player plays the role of a boy who runs away from home and enters a strange village in the fog. Then he meets the girl in the village and gradually uncovers the mystery of the village. Your final choice determines the ending of the two.

Reconnect
在21世纪30年代的世界,任何新鲜事物都不足为奇,城市里每天都喧闹非凡。“我”和妹妹则是离开了那热闹的中心,搬到了这偏僻的乡下地带,和在这里认识的朋友们每天生活在愉快的日常里。不过这平静的日常又能持续多久呢?
An adventure suspense, love simulation visual novel game. The player plays the role of a boy who runs away from home and enters a strange village in the fog. Then he meets the girl in the village and gradually uncovers the mystery of the village. Your final choice determines the ending of the two.
Why similar: JRPG 22.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, RPG 15%, Mystery 10.8%, Anime 9.4%
在21世纪30年代的世界,任何新鲜事物都不足为奇,城市里每天都喧闹非凡。“我”和妹妹则是离开了那热闹的中心,搬到了这偏僻的乡下地带,和在这里认识的朋友们每天生活在愉快的日常里。不过这平静的日常又能持续多久呢?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Anime 15.1%, Emotional 13.2%, Casual 8%, Adventure 7.5%
This is a daily story about "me" and "my" sister. "I" need to make different choices in order to reach the final outcome. "I" was right to do that, right?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, JRPG 21.5%, RPG 12.5%, Anime 10.3%, Emotional 8.6%
You stand before a pit at the city's heart, then your gaze drifts to a deeper void, one you fear even more. Wield your invention to unravel mysteries, reclaim lost memories, strengthen your skills, and battle nightmare-born horrors in this multi-ending RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 16.5%, Emotional 13.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Anime 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%
The events of Week 20 continue when Ghaith succeeds in escaping, leaving Ayoub confused as to who among the boys helped him.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.1%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 14.4%, Emotional 11.7%, Mystery 11.1%
Dreamy Golden Snow is a fantasy mystery-themed visual novel that tells a story among high school girls. The story appears in an ordinary high school. After the incident, the protagonist is also affected, and players will guide her through numerous choices to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Mystery 17.8%, JRPG 12.7%, RPG 10%, Choices Matter 8.3%
College students Kenta and Ayaka are united in their love for video games – and in their feelings for each other. Will their relationship progress beyond being two close gaming friends or will Ayaka’s heart be charmed by someone else? Find out in this slice of life RPG set in modern Japan!
Why similar: Anime 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.1%, RPG 12.8%, Emotional 10.9%, Cute 7.6%
A fantasy comedy hybrid visual novel with jrpg battles
Why similar: JRPG 27.3%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Anime 16.4%, RPG 9.1%, Emotional 6.4%
Olivia's quiet and peaceful life in her native estate changes overnight when her father woos her to the mysterious Earl Schernadier. An ordinary tea party ends in the most incredible way: a strange aristocrat imprisons Olivia in a castle, and now she must do the impossible to return home.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Conversation 15.8%, Anime 15.1%, Narration 13.9%, Mystery 12%
The Qixia Diary is an original Visual Novel inspired by the food culture of Hangzhou, China. You play as Sheng Sheng—a first-year art student at Yunqi University. Through her eyes, you'll step into a unique university life brimming with warmth and local charm beside the West Lake.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, RPG 16.2%, Anime 14.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Conversation 8.9%
In the Spring Festival of 2005, the blizzard in Xuefeng mountain trapped the drama troupe performing in the village. At the same time, there was a homicide during the performance. Unlike the nervous members of the drama troupe, the villagers were afraid of a more terrible existence than the homicide
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Mystery 16.8%, Anime 11.4%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Emotional 9.4%
At last, an all-out war is at hand. The battle against the religious organization, The Fatal Answer (TFA), has entered its final phase, with CIRS and SORD preparing to send all of their troops into TFA's stronghold.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Anime 18%, Emotional 10%, Narration 8.1%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
"Riddle Me Bunny: Nonogram" is a charming Nonogram puzzle-adventure game . When Nono, a watchmaker's daughter, finds a mysterious headband called "Riddle Me Bunny," she meets Gram, a magical blue rabbit. Together they solve picture-logic puzzles to restore their village's vanishing scenery!
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Emotional 12.5%, Anime 9.7%, Text-Based 9.4%
With his sister Kaori held hostage, Yuuto must fight as an Etranger, a warrior of power, and take up the sword to fight alongside the beautiful female Spirits who protect the land from an evil that threatens to consume it.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, RPG 23.8%, JRPG 19%, Anime 16.6%, Indie 5.2%
A mystical visual novel where ordinary school life intertwines with mysterious phenomena. Every decision you make could lead to uncovering secrets... or plunge you into even greater uncertainty.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 16.6%, Anime 14.1%, Narration 12.1%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
Spring is the season of first meetings. Begin your new life in the city of Tokyo as Shindou Touki. Meet many colorful characters, forge romances, and live out your high-school days, in this interactive story with cutting-edge artwork and a moving soundtrack.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 13.6%, Emotional 9.7%, Narration 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.5%, Conversation 11.9%, Emotional 11.5%, Narration 10.2%, Anime 8.1%
那天,你出生了,就有妹妹。 那天,父母再婚,天降妹妹。 那天,小区偶遇,竟是妹妹。 太好了,是妹妹!我们有救了!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Anime 16.7%, RPG 16.2%, Emotional 14.7%, Text-Based 8.6%
We all dream of a bright future ahead, but life doesn't always turn out how we expect. Yuuma, the protagonist, lives a peaceful life until the student council president proposes a new controversial policy that changes everything they once knew forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Anime 15.6%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Cute 8%
Step into the world of Nyx, a VTuber whose online persona begins to blur with something far more unsettling. After the Stream Went Dark is a short psychological horror visual novel exploring identity, self-perception, and the fragile boundary between performance and reality.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Anime 15.7%, Mystery 12.8%, Emotional 12.2%, Adventure 6.7%
Lapisphilia, the Heroine of Justice, has thwarted the Gestarks one too many times! In a final bid for victory, they have created a dungeon as their last-ditch attempt to finally bring her to her knees! Fight through enemies and traps to escape and get back on surface!
Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Anime 14.1%, RPG 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
"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 32.4%, Anime 17.1%, Text-Based 10.9%, Cute 8.8%, Emotional 8.5%
Five Owls is a visual novel telling the story of Veronica and her crazy adventure set in the 21st century in the beautiful city of Pińczów in Poland. The girl is a type of gaming loner who doesn't look for trouble- it finds her!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Conversation 15.1%, Narration 14.6%, Anime 11.8%, Cute 7.5%
When nightmare monsters invade your city, can you and your friends defeat them with your dream magic and still make it to school on time? A text-based interactive magical girl anime novel, 250,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects.
Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 12.2%, Emotional 11.6%, RPG 10.1%
With some special reasons, Tang Sheng, a human being, fell into a world of monsters between the underworld and the human world. At the same time, he found that he had lost his memory. He learned that he had to find all the " belongings " when he fell down to return to the world.
Why similar: JRPG 21.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Anime 10.5%, Emotional 10.3%, Text-Based 9.8%
A girl named Anastasia, who lives in an old multi-story building, decides to leave her apartment. She goes to get some salt to ask her neighbors and find a treasure hidden in this house. But what kind of treasure is this, and is it worth looking for?
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Anime 11.5%, Conversation 10.6%, Text-Based 8.9%
In 2032, Tokyo scientists unveil Araraginium, the 257th element, capable of materializing matter and bringing back the deceased as Araragi Humans. Masakazu Tokimune, a Japanese high school student, grapples with daily life's blend of humor, intrigue, and love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Anime 14.7%, Mystery 14%, Conversation 12.1%, Text-Based 9.6%
偏远的山村中,正举行着古老的祭祀『仙姑宴』。少女吟诵着,舞动着,一场漫长而恐怖的杀戮剧正在悄然上演……
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Mystery 23.3%, Anime 21.8%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 6.9%
"Woodsalt" is an adventure game set on the planet of Nu-Terra, 1000 years after Earth was evacuated during chaotic natural disasters and an attack by giant creatures.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13.9%, JRPG 13.5%, Narration 10.8%, Anime 10.1%, Mystery 10%
"Innocence Rewrite" captures the summer before and after the college entrance exam.As old bonds mend and distant feelings return, it's a season of healing amid chaos.No need for correction fluid — just feel, and slowly rewrite the innocence of youth.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 17.4%, Emotional 15.8%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.9%
In the treacherous Greywind Forest, a mysterious and dangerous witch resides. Nellie enters the forest, driven by her own motives. A fateful encounter awaits as their paths intertwine in this captivating fantasy Yuri visual novel. Unveil the secrets that lie ahead and make your choices.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Emotional 11.3%, Mystery 10.4%, Anime 9.6%, Choices Matter 9.6%
对你来说,音乐是什么?在我的眼中,音乐是一把钥匙,一把可以打开人心的钥匙人们总是要向许许多多的事情妥协,将自己的情感,自己的心套上一把锁音乐就是这把锁的钥匙它能够解开枷锁悲伤也好,愤怒也好,欢乐也好无论什么样的感情,无论什么样的话语,都可以编织成歌曲有了这把钥匙,我们,还有大家……至少在尾奏结束之前,可以暂时摘下那副沉重的镣铐了吧……
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Emotional 11.4%, Anime 11.3%, RPG 9.8%
A contemporary juvenile mystery about young boys and girls who grow up confused and troubled, and adults who harbor secrets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Mystery 26.3%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
Miniature Garden is a Japanese mystery visual novel with multiple endings and art by Korie Riko (Lump of Sugar).
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.5%, Anime 23.8%, Mystery 23.7%, Casual 7%, Indie 6.1%
A short, dark visual novel set in the UK about a young autistic girl's destructive obsession with her older brother.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Anime 14%, Emotional 12.9%, Narration 10.1%, Text-Based 9%
There is a girl, searching for something she lost... Tamayura Mirai is a midsummer fantasy visual novel of humans, spirits, and sorcerers that's won several industry awards in Japan.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Anime 13.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Emotional 12.2%, Conversation 9.5%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.8%, Anime 14.2%, Conversation 12.6%, Mystery 11%, Emotional 8.8%
Ao & Hinori were both childhood sweethearts & accidentally went to a strange world called Kakuriyo Village. Because of her boyish appearance, the villagers mistakenly thought Hinori was a boy... Can they successfully hide Hinori's genders and escape from the village!?
Why similar: JRPG 22.3%, Mystery 16%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Anime 12.4%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
A new girl in town, Ashley, tries to befriend her lonely classmates. But can an unlikely group of friends of such different personalities be formed and survive? Meanwhile, the new headmaster investigates the mysteries of the school.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Mystery 17.7%, Anime 16.8%, Emotional 13.6%, Text-Based 7%
While having fun over the summer, Camille, a girl who can manipulate memories, suddenly encounters the SCP Foundation and is classified as SCP-9831. Relive her memories and uncover what the Foundation is hiding. Can you help Camille escape and get reality onto a different path?
Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Visual Novel 22.3%, RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Anime 6.6%
Missing Stars is a visual novel that aims to depict mental disorders and the people who live with them in a realistic, but sensitive and respectful light.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.9%, Anime 15.4%, Emotional 13.3%, Text-Based 11%, Casual 7.8%
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 34%, Anime 21.3%, Text-Based 13.7%, Cute 9.6%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
In this post-pandemic psychological visual novel, players embody psychotherapist Honda, drawn into a neural imaging project targeting teens. There, Honda meets Natasha, a mysterious girl whose "world" unfolds like a spider's web, disrupting Honda's "calm" life. "Don't you think so, Dr. Honda...?"
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, RPG 14.1%, Anime 14%, Conversation 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
To uncover her sister’s disappearance, the protagonist enters a strange school and explores a mirror world where day and night blur, spirits linger, and forgotten truths resurface.
Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Mystery 24.4%, Anime 14.6%, RPG 11.6%, Conversation 10.3%
A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, Anime 16.1%, Emotional 14.6%, Mystery 11%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
香港,密室逃脱,刑侦推理,解谜! 风流倜傥略爱搞怪的刑警,屡破奇案,轻松应付着海量的案件与狡猾的罪犯,直到那件事的发生……为了逃避最不喜欢的人,他调职到这座城市。然而,等待他的将是从警以来最大的敌人和暗中策划的巨大阴谋。外表看似有些憨傻,推理却过于常人的谜样男子小林正雪,能带领刑侦组走出困境吗?
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 19.1%, RPG 17.5%, Anime 13.4%, Casual 8.5%
A visual novel and point-and-click puzzle adventure game with challenging puzzles, a touching story, and multiple endings. In a world that deviates from reality, it's up to you to discover the truth and Ailsa's forgotten memory. Her fate is in your hands!
Why similar: Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 15.5%, Emotional 13%, Anime 9%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
Serve coffee and befriend customers as you learn their story in this coming-of-age visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.3%, Conversation 17.1%, Anime 14.8%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
Take your pick between following Asami or Tsubaki in this exciting visual novel. Skip text you've already read with a handy skip button or enjoy the story with the auto button. Choose your story with differing endings and unveil how their story concludes.
Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Visual Novel 26%, RPG 21.9%, Anime 19%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Let your girlfriend know (or not) about the culprit who ate her ice cream.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 14.1%, Text-Based 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Multiple Endings 12.4%
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 39.1%, Anime 31.3%, Emotional 8.7%, Indie 6.3%, Choices Matter 5.2%
A short, free visual novel about body positivity and learning to love yourself.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Anime 18.9%, Emotional 18%, Cute 7.8%, Casual 6.1%
In early 1945 WWII, British pilot Daniel crash-landed in Norway’s snowfields and was rescued by German pilot Elena. Opposing sides, they survived together, fell for each other, yet struggled with identity, war and inner turmoil. Can they outlive the war and embrace peace?
Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 19%, RPG 14.3%, Emotional 8.5%
Shamrock Creations is proud to present Watashi Suzume. A story that explores the far reaching impacts that love, friendship, and understanding have on not only our own lives, but how we view life itself. All wrapped up in a supernatural murder mystery narrative that we think everyone will enjoy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 14.5%, Text-Based 12.1%, Emotional 10.8%, Conversation 9.5%
Magical Eyes - Red is for Anguish is a thrilling mystery story revolving around a series of unfathomable incidents in a town.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Mystery 24%, Anime 23.3%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 6.9%
Discover an ordinary boy's extraordinary fate as he encounters a magical body pillow, facing life-altering choices in this captivating visual novel. Engaging story, stunning visuals, meaningful choices, and immersive relationships await in 'Wish a Wish'.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, JRPG 17.2%, Anime 13.1%, Emotional 7.8%, Text-Based 7.7%
这是属于不怎么开朗的我们,充满逃避、畏缩、胆怯、不切实际的单恋故事。 属于你的故事结局将会如何,由你的选择而定。
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Anime 16%, Text-Based 13.7%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, RPG 9%
千余年间,世间一直流传着这样一个传说:有一个不存在的组织,在掌控着这个世界所有异常。只要某种现象超出了人类现有知识体系的认知,就会被这个组织抹除。 但遗憾的是,这个组织并没有在任何史书中留有痕迹,到了如今的世代,圈内人开始将其据点称为事务所。
Why similar: Mystery 24.2%, Visual Novel 20.9%, JRPG 15.2%, Anime 14.4%, RPG 11%
The third part of the Sakura Forest Girls series sees Yaya and Aiyana reuniting with their friend, Koko – but there’s no time for them to relax, as a new threat lingers on the horizon they must overcome.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Anime 22.7%, Emotional 11.4%, Conversation 11%, Text-Based 9.9%
In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Emotional 11.1%, Conversation 11%, Choices Matter 10.4%