- #1 Everlasting Summer
97% matchVery Positive94% of 77,532 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 58.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Anime 14.5%, Romance 13.7%, Choices Matter 11%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this title shares the signature blend of atmospheric storytelling, anime aesthetics, and life-altering choices.
- #2 CLANNAD
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,614 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Romance 17.8%, Anime 15%, Dating Sim 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a gold standard for emotional storytelling, this game offers a profound romantic journey similar to the depth found in the seed game.
- #3 BUSTAFELLOWS
96% matchVery Positive86% of 1,017 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Romance 16.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Dating Sim 14.5%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Anime 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling noir aesthetic and a focus on mystery and romance, perfectly capturing the mature tone of the seed game.
- #4 PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,186 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, 1980s 17.7%, Multiple Endings 14%, Mystery 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at weaving a dark, supernatural mystery with interactive choices, mirroring the intrigue found in the seed game.
- #5 STEINS;GATE
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,836 reviews2016
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 66.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 16.9%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Romance 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the visual novel genre that masterfully balances high-stakes mystery, science fiction, and deep character-driven romance.
- #6 WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow
94% matchVery Positive94% of 872 reviews2023
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.
Why similar: Romance 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Anime 9.5%, Choices Matter 9%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific 1980s/90s romantic drama aesthetic and emotional weight that defines the seed game's narrative.
- #7 Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 30,999 reviews2021
Dev: Team SalvatoPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 81.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Romance 14.9%, Anime 13.4%, Multiple Endings 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: While starting as a standard romance visual novel, it evolves into a psychological experience that challenges player expectations.
- #8 Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
92% matchVery Positive95% of 8,195 reviews2016
Dev: Modern Visual Arts Laboratory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Anime 16.1%, Dating Sim 15.3%, Romance 15%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant and emotional story that explores the intersection of humanity and technology through a romantic lens.
- #9 Fate/stay night REMASTERED
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,490 reviews2024
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 48.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Anime 16%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Romance 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational visual novel that combines intense action, deep lore, and complex romantic choices.
- #10 Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Enhanced Edition
91% matchVery Positive90% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
"Kimi ga Nozomu Eien" returns as an Enhanced Edition! This legendary visual novel left fans emotionally wrecked for days after its release, and two decades later, its rollercoaster storyline still captivates hearts. Experience the romance that shook a generation!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Romance 22.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Anime 15.7%, Choices Matter 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic drama-heavy visual novel that focuses on the long-term consequences of romantic decisions.
- #11 Tiny Bunny
90% matchVery Positive83% of 30,195 reviews2025
Dev: Saikono
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.8%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, unsettling atmosphere that contrasts with the romantic elements, similar to the darker paths in the seed game.
- #12 LoveChoice
89% matchVery Positive92% of 36,143 reviews2021
Dev: Akaba Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
Why similar: Romance 21.6%, Dating Sim 18.8%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the impact of player choices within romantic scenarios, mirroring the decision-making mechanics of the seed game.
- #13 Princess Evangile All Ages Version
89% matchVery Positive90% of 235 reviews2015
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 65.5 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: Romance 14.3%, Visual Novel 11%, Dating Sim 10.1%, Anime 9.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential romance visual novel that focuses on character development and the social dynamics of a school setting.
- #14 Sweet F. Cake
87% matchVery Positive87% of 563 reviews2020
Dev: TexicPub: Bear in the Night
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A magical story of a virgin pioneer caught in the crossfire of love. This is a game for a real recluse!
Why similar: Romance 15%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Dating Sim 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted yet story-rich visual novel that emphasizes the importance of romantic choices.
- #15 9-nine-:Episode 1
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,910 reviews2019
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 147.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Anime 19%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Cute 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines supernatural mystery with a modern anime aesthetic, providing a gripping narrative experience.
- #16 Young Hearts
86% matchVery Positive91% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Sky SeekersPub: Evening Studio
Windows
‘Young Hearts’ is a visual novel in the genres of romance and slice of life, telling stories about the everyday life of a student company living in a warm southern town: stories about their secrets, dreams, love, their problems and ghosts of the past…
Why similar: Romance 15.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Anime 9.5%, Choices Matter 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern visual novel that captures the feeling of youthful romance and atmospheric storytelling.
- #17 Rose Academy
84% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: KK Studio
Windows · Mac
A detective visual novel inspired by Danganronpa and Everlasting Summer. You play as a young agent sent to an elite girls’ academy to investigate a suspicious death. Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and build romantic relationships — truth or temptation?
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Romance 13.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Dating Sim 12.2%, Anime 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a detective-themed mystery wrapped in a romance-focused visual novel structure.
- #18 Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition
85% matchVery Positive90% of 598 reviews2016
Dev: YetiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Anime 17.8%, Multiple Endings 16.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Mystery 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An intricate mystery visual novel where player choices significantly alter the path and outcome of the story.
- #19 Summer Pockets
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,831 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 138.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Anime 15.5%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Romance 13.3%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, atmospheric summer setting coupled with deep, emotional character routes.
- #20 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,441 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 136.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Romance 19%, Anime 18.9%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends sports-themed competition with high-quality romance and character-driven storytelling.
- #21 Finding Cinderella
82% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: 2humanstudiowo
Windows
A lighthearted game about love and murder.
Why similar: Dating Sim 12.6%, Romance 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Anime 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, interactive visual novel that focuses on the dating-sim experience.
- #22 The House in Fata Morgana
81% matchVery Positive95% of 6,235 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, Romance 18.4%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Anime 11.1%, Choices Matter 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric and story-rich visual novel that focuses on mystery and the dark side of human relationships.
- #23 GNOSIA
79% matchVery Positive94% of 4,865 reviews2022
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Detective 22.6%, Anime 16.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of social deduction and visual novel mechanics that creates a tense, mystery-filled experience.
- #24 If My Heart Had Wings
81% matchVery Positive92% of 4,617 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: Romance 18.2%, Dating Sim 17%, Visual Novel 16%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Anime 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated romance visual novel that focuses on personal growth and shared dreams.
- #25 Sky in your eyes
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Aleksey Izimov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Visual novel about the life in the post-soviet country. Cute artstyle, 10 animated CGs, 5 BGs and 5 chibi CGs in 4k, English voice-over for each heroine, animated live2d sprites, original OSTs and a dramatic story!
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.5%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Anime 11.9%, Cute 7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines simulation elements with a narrative-heavy visual novel structure.
- #26 Ninki Seiyuu: How to Make a Pop Voice Actress
79% matchVery Positive92% of 225 reviews2021
Dev: MintCUBEPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A love comedy set in the voice acting industry, from the point of view of voice actresses, managers, and sound engineers... and it's, like, 78% accurate! Play it, and you might find out what this industry is all about!
Why similar: Dating Sim 16.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Comedy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a comedic and lighthearted take on the visual novel genre with multiple branching paths.
- #27 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,381 reviews2015
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Anime 20.6%, Mystery 16.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in building a slow-burn mystery within a seemingly innocent social setting.
- #28 MiSide
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 138,400 reviews2024
Dev: AIHASTOPub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?
Why similar: Cute 27.8%, Story Rich 23.4%, Anime 21.4%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Simulation 7.5%
- #29 An alt girl for skoof
75% matchVery Positive83% of 10,373 reviews2024
Dev: Terletski Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
There is a rumor that any skuf can legally receive a fee alt girl from the state; to do this, you just need to log in to a special service and enter your personal data.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Anime 21.3%, Multiple Endings 20.7%, Comedy 12.5%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #30 BUSTAFELLOWS season2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
The hit series BUSTAFELLOWS continues with an all-new season! Fight for love and fight against crime, in this romantic, mystery, visual novel!
Why similar: Romance 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Anime 9.8%
- #31 Snowkissed Romance
74% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: LovelyInc LLC
Windows · Mac
It's 1994 in the mountains of Northern Japan - Are you ready to fall in love? Snowkissed Romance weaves addictive stat-building, day planning, and mini-games with captivating storytelling and plenty of ’90s shoujo charm.
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.2%, Romance 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Choices Matter 9%
- #32 Pantsu Hunter: Back to the 90s
77% matchVery Positive81% of 281 reviews2019
Dev: Golden Wave Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Share a heart-to-heart talk, watch a movie together, take a bath, remove a computer virus, help a girl in a tough spot and—if you're lucky—find the love of your life using the color and pattern of her panties. This game tells the story about a guy looking for love renovated in a nostalgic 80s and 90s anime style.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Romance 27.1%, Anime 23.1%, Comedy 11.6%, Casual 6.6%
- #33 1997
75% matchVery Positive92% of 245 reviews2023
Dev: Hit'n'Run Digital Studio
Windows · Mac
Detective visual novel about mysteries of rural Russian town in 90-s, anime style.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 16%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Anime 10.5%
- #34 Summer Meetings
76% 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 13.8%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Anime 10.3%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Romance 9.9%
- #35 Doki Doki Literature Club!
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 221,125 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Dating Sim 21.5%, Anime 19.5%, Romance 15.9%, Cute 9.5%
- #36 Love Love Mystery Club
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 594 reviews2026
Dev: LuminDrivePub: NANA Stories
Windows · Mac
In Love Love Mystery Club, you’re the newest member of the Detective Club at a seemingly ordinary high school. Through Full Motion Video (FMV) storytelling, your choices steer the narrative—will your heart find tenderness… or will hidden horrors emerge from the darkness?
Why similar: Dating Sim 25%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%
- #37 Find Love or Die Trying: Til Death Do Us Part
73% matchMixed69% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Sunseeker Games
Windows · Linux
The afterstory to Find Love or Die Trying is here! Continue your romance with your chosen partner in the world beyond the killer dating show. Will your love survive, when the world turns against you?
Why similar: Dating Sim 20.9%, Romance 17.7%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Anime 11.3%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
- #38 Tricolour Lovestory
73% matchVery Positive81% of 28,032 reviews2017
Dev: HL-Galgame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 48.5 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 33.1%, Dating Sim 29.7%, Anime 13.9%, Romance 9.6%, Simulation 5.2%
- #39 Frosty Kiss
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,558 reviews2016
Dev: 2Chance Projects
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 109.9 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 45.1%, Anime 32.1%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Casual 3.9%, Choices Matter 3.7%
- #40 Departed Away
71% matchVery Positive90% of 552 reviews2024
Dev: Alperen Torun
Windows
Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.
Why similar: Dating Sim 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Romance 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Investigation 9.8%
- #41 ONE.
71% matchVery Positive80% of 370 reviews2023
Dev: novamicusPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The pioneering nakige that made a generation cry... Legendary '90s visual novel ONE. is back and better than ever with updated art, animations, and features!
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Anime 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Romance 8.5%
- #42 Cain × Nica
71% matchVery Positive82% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: Aleksey Izimov
Windows · Mac
"Cain x Nica" is a post-apocalyptic story of love, sacrifice and the unbreakable human spirit. In the world of eternal winter, Cain and his little sister Nica do their best to fight the poverty and find happiness. And they'll get there, no matter what it takes. Game length - 8-10 hours.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Anime 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #43 Mask of the Rose
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 391 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: Detective 20.7%, Romance 16.5%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Investigation 12.3%
- #44 Sisters: Last Day of Summer
70% matchVery Positive85% of 416 reviews2024
Dev: JellyfishPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A fully-animated visual novel about a boy who wakes up in an unknown house with two beautiful sisters, their mother, and an unspoken truth.
Why similar: Romance 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Dating Sim 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Anime 10.3%
- #45 OmOneko
68% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: TaleChaser
Windows · Mac · Linux
“A story about cat girls … with bite.” Nekos have evolved in the shadows of human society. Beautiful. Mysterious. Chaotic. And now, three of them live with you. Will you be able to get past the stigma and grow closer to them? OmOneko is a tale of cat and mouse... and rats.
Why similar: Romance 13.6%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
- #46 Love starts again
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: WWWave Corporation
Windows
A live-action romance adventure with high-definition images from a first-person perspective. A love drama begins with a friend, a childhood friend, a junior from high school, a senior at a part-time job, an influencer you like, and a student you saved from a delinquent...
Why similar: Dating Sim 20.8%, Romance 19.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
- #47 Love, Death & Veggies
70% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: 7DOTS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Six stories about the most important things. And elves, gnomes, robots, aliens, adventure, and love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Anime 10.2%
- #48 Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,578 reviews2021
Dev: Nikita Kryukov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Multiple Endings 17.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, Anime 9.9%, Choices Matter 7%
- #49 VIDEOVERSE
67% matchVery Positive95% of 239 reviews2023
Dev: Kinmoku
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Relive the days of the early internet and dive into this fictional video game era, where the 'Kinmoku Shark’ gaming system and its online social network 'Videoverse' were still popular…
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Romance 10.2%
- #50 Arcade Spirits
69% matchVery Positive91% of 627 reviews2019
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Why similar: Dating Sim 17.4%, Romance 17%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Choices Matter 11%
- #51 Da Capo 3 R
69% matchVery Positive97% of 153 reviews2017
Dev: CircusPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 154.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Da Capo 3 R is a visual novel set in a secret magic school hidden beneath the city of London. This slice-of-life story will blossom into a tale of love, romance, and friendship as the students overcome the magic trials that await.
Why similar: Romance 14.5%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Anime 9.9%
- #52 Jake's Love Story
70% matchVery Positive81% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Everyday life comedy, where your choices matter.
Why similar: Dating Sim 14.8%, Romance 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Anime 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%
- #53 MUSICUS!
68% matchVery Positive96% of 103 reviews2021
Dev: OVERDRIVEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
MUSICUS is a visual novel that takes a deep dive into the lives of musicians and explores what drives people to create music despite the great sacrifices it often takes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.5%, Romance 14.4%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%
- #54 Lady in Mystery
67% matchVery Positive94% of 163 reviews2021
Dev: nolsoft
Windows
Welcome to a small detective agency in old Seoul. Lady in Mystery is a Yuri mystery visual novel set in 18th-century Joseon. Choose one of four women to grow closest to Heesoo, the disguised detective. Your choices may lead to love, revenge, or darker paths than you imagined.
Why similar: Romance 20.8%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 10.5%
- #55 Kamikaze Lassplanes
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Inky DreamsPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows
Fly and fall for powerful Lassplanes! Discover a hand-crafted anime VN with story-driven arcade shoot-'em-up gameplay. Take part in a romantic story with drama and comedic elements set in a steampunk Kingdom filled with magic and torn by a brutal war. Decide the fate of your country and heart.
Why similar: Romance 14.1%, Dating Sim 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.9%
- #56 Drops of Death
65% matchVery Positive93% of 92 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: Dating Sim 16.8%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Romance 14.4%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Anime 8.5%
