- #1 planetarian HD
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 3,260 reviews2017
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 65.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 39.5%, Anime 24.1%, Robots 13.7%, Drama 7.7%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, emotionally devastating story about a man and a robot that perfectly mirrors the tone and themes of Lucy.
- #2 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,459 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Anime 15%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Romance 13.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a very similar premise involving a boy and a robot girl in a post-apocalyptic setting, focusing on their growing emotional bond.
- #3 CLANNAD
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,460 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 105.4 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 32.8%, Anime 17.1%, Romance 13.5%, Dating Sim 9.2%, Drama 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive emotional visual novel that masterfully balances humor and deep, life-changing drama.
- #4 Stella of The End
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,926 reviews2023
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Jude Gray, a wandering Courier, receives a request to deliver some very special cargo. This cargo turns out to be Philia, an android girl who is unaffected by the enigmatic Singularity Machines.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Anime 21.3%, Robots 13.4%, Dating Sim 9%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A touching journey between a courier and an android girl that explores themes of humanity and companionship.
- #5 eden*
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,041 reviews2015
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.8%, Anime 26.7%, Romance 12.4%, Story Rich 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, melancholic sci-fi romance that shares the same sense of impending finality and emotional depth.
- #6 Narcissu 1st & 2nd
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,225 reviews2015
Dev: stage-nanaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 58%, Anime 25.3%, Story Rich 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Drama 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant, short-form visual novel that focuses on the emotional journey of two people facing their mortality.
- #7 Kanon
91% matchVery Positive98% of 399 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Dating Sim 19.6%, Anime 13.3%, Romance 10.6%, Drama 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic emotional visual novel from Key that excels at building deep, tear-jerking connections between characters.
- #8 Harmonia
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 777 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 89.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.7%, Anime 24.8%, Robots 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A Key visual novel specifically centered on a robot learning to understand human emotions in a desolate world.
- #9 If My Heart Had Wings
92% 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 26.2%, Dating Sim 20%, Romance 17.1%, Anime 15.8%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt story about youth and dreams that provides a similar sense of warmth and character development.
- #10 AIR
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 594 reviews2025
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits— AIR, the second game released by visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring the side story novel, "First Sky Chapter" and full voice support!
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Dating Sim 19.7%, Anime 13.6%, Romance 10.5%, Drama 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Another masterpiece of emotional storytelling that explores themes of connection and sacrifice across generations.
- #11 Summer Pockets
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,789 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 137.8 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 41.8%, Anime 16.7%, Dating Sim 12.2%, Romance 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern emotional epic that captures the bittersweet feeling of summer and the importance of human relationships.
- #12 LoveChoice
88% matchVery Positive92% of 35,756 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: Dating Sim 23.7%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Romance 21.6%, Story Rich 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental visual novel that emphasizes the impact of small choices on romantic outcomes.
- #13 ef - the first tale. (All Ages)
89% matchVery Positive96% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 286.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Romance 16.7%, Anime 13.4%, Drama 12.2%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features high-quality, dramatic storytelling that explores complex emotional landscapes and romantic entanglements.
- #14 STEINS;GATE
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,378 reviews2016
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 66.2 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 39.1%, Anime 19.7%, Story Rich 10%, Romance 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more sci-fi focused, it shares the same intensity of emotional stakes and character-driven narrative depth.
- #15 Katawa Shoujo
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,256 reviews2024
Dev: Four Leaf Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Dating Sim 18%, Romance 15.5%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply empathetic visual novel that focuses on personal growth, romance, and overcoming physical and emotional challenges.
- #16 Little Busters! English Edition
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,092 reviews2017
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Anime 16.5%, Dating Sim 8.6%, Romance 8.4%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming tale of friendship and growth that is widely considered one of the best emotional visual novels.
- #17 Tricolour Lovestory
86% 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 39.4%, Dating Sim 25.5%, Anime 14.4%, Romance 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A grounded, realistic romance drama that explores the complexities of high school relationships and personal growth.
- #18 A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 983 reviews2017
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings".
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Dating Sim 18.6%, Romance 16.7%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: A sweet, atmospheric romance that focuses on shared hobbies and the development of intimate connections.
- #19 Trinoline All Ages Version
85% matchVery Positive89% of 153 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
When tragedy sparks the advancement of science, a sentient android is created. Now, in this heart-wrenching, romantic, and beautiful visual novel, you will explore whether or not it's possible for man and machine to truly love each other.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Anime 15.3%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Romance 13%, Drama 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling mix of sci-fi technology and emotional drama centered on the concept of artificial life.
- #20 Everlasting Summer
84% matchVery Positive95% of 77,204 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Anime 18.6%, Romance 11.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Dating Sim 8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and mysterious visual novel that captures the feeling of nostalgia and emotional discovery.
- #21 STEINS;GATE 0
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,939 reviews2018
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 124.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Anime 20.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Multiple Endings 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct exploration of grief and the consequences of technology, serving as a darker, more mature companion to the original.
- #22 Fox Hime Zero
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,917 reviews2018
Dev: AsicxArtPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Yan, a student of natural history, encounters a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears while conducting routine scientific research at a remote observation cabin. This might be a "blessing" for the intrepid in the golden age of geographical discovery...
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, Anime 27.1%, Romance 12.3%, Cute 6.2%, Dating Sim 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and emotional story that focuses on the bond between the protagonist and a supernatural being.
- #23 Gaokao.Love.100Days
81% matchVery Positive90% of 8,191 reviews2015
Dev: 高考恋爱委员会Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Getting a girl-friend before National College Entrance Exam, I know it's crazy, but from today, we will face everything together.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Dating Sim 29.8%, Romance 12.5%, Anime 9.9%, Multiple Endings 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dating sim that forces players to balance academic pressure with the development of a romantic relationship.
- #24 Ego's Spark
79% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: SatsukiPub: Shiravune
Windows
Is this a nascent ego—or just a nasty bug? Crash headfirst into cuddles, comfort, and maybe even love in this short visual novel about robots and the human heart.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Robots 19%, Romance 18.2%, Anime 16.3%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie title that directly tackles the intersection of AI, romance, and the definition of consciousness.
- #25 9-nine-:Episode 1
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,894 reviews2019
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 145.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.9%, Anime 25.6%, Cute 6.8%, Story Rich 6.1%, Multiple Endings 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines supernatural elements with a strong focus on building a believable and emotional romantic relationship.
- #26 Corona Blossom Vol.1 Gift From the Galaxy
80% matchVery Positive95% of 305 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Meet R-ne, a metallic organism from space in the form of a young girl. She’s taken in by Keiji and the people of Hanma town, but the maid uniform-clad, cat-eared space pirate Lily and her crew are looking to sell the valuable metal that’s R-ne. Caught up in the turmoil, can she make it back home?
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 18%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Romance 12.5%, Robots 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and cute sci-fi adventure that provides a relaxing contrast to more dramatic titles.
- #27 Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 7,107 reviews2022
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Anime 14.6%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Romance 13.6%, Drama 9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric visual novel set in the 1980s that focuses on mystery, romance, and difficult life choices.
- #28 Dream Ending
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,196 reviews2019
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is a small tale from the end. The leftovers of mankind are destined to perish as the Arks break orbit. Suddenly, however, she's making me ask her out, an invitation to face the apocalypse together... a short but exquisite visual novel, "Dream Ending" is humanity's last love story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45%, Romance 23.4%, Anime 22%, Casual 3.6%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie-focused visual novel that provides a concise and emotional romantic experience.
- #29 WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01
81% matchVery Positive84% of 715 reviews2014
Dev: Spicy TailsPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 68.4%, Anime 27.1%, Story Rich 2%, Sci-fi 1.5%, Indie 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Written by the author of Spice and Wolf, this offers a grounded, philosophical look at human ambition and technology.
- #30 DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
76% matchVery Positive95% of 3,724 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 138.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Anime 23.8%, Dating Sim 22.6%, Romance 13.4%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #31 机械恋心
74% matchVery Positive100% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Lunatic Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
当科技突破伦理的局限，当天才的火花和机械的纯洁相遇，当积久的矛盾与必然的巧合共鸣，不受祝福却被期待的恋爱就此展开......
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Dating Sim 17.3%, Robots 14.6%, Romance 14.3%, Anime 13%
- #32 STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,772 reviews2019
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.2%, Anime 19.5%, Dating Sim 14.5%, Romance 9.7%, Story Rich 2.9%
- #33 Fox Hime
76% matchVery Positive84% of 4,044 reviews2017
Dev: AsicxArtPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 66.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 44.4%, Anime 37.5%, Dating Sim 5.9%, Cute 4.7%, Romance 4.4%
- #34 Vampires' Melody
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,697 reviews2020
Dev: AsicxArtPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Dating Sim 20.1%, Anime 15.9%, Drama 10.7%, Romance 8.9%
- #35 Blood Code
77% 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: Visual Novel 29.8%, Dating Sim 22.8%, Romance 19.1%, Anime 8.5%, Cute 6.2%
- #36 LUNARiA -Virtualized Moonchild-
70% matchVery Positive95% of 172 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Genius gamer T-Bit rakes in the prize money in VR races day after day. One day, after experiencing a network error mid-race, he ends up in Lunar World, a moon-based server. There, he meets an AI avatar by the name of Lunar-Q. A love story spanning the 384,400 km between the Earth and moon begins!
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Dating Sim 17.8%, Anime 14.6%, Romance 10.5%, Robots 8.6%
- #37 Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 701 reviews2017
Dev: Magenta Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Romance 18.3%, Anime 17.3%, Drama 8.6%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #38 YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,464 reviews2020
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 128.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.7%, Anime 16.8%, Romance 15.7%, Dating Sim 8.7%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #39 Otaku's Adventure
72% matchVery Positive95% of 8,860 reviews2019
Dev: Spacelight Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Otaku's Adventure" is a different kind of AVG.The story tells of an Otaku who has been single for many years and thirst for love. While he inadvertently embarks on a fantastic journey, he eventually wins girls' love. The game combines storytelling with alternative TAKAGISM, and mini-games.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Dating Sim 23.8%, Anime 15%, Romance 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
- #40 机忆
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 84 reviews2020
Dev: futurelovegame
Windows
"Master, what's the difference between humans and robots you find?" I hope someday you will be knocked on the door by the lovely maid robot and give the answer to this question.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Dating Sim 17.7%, Anime 13.8%, Romance 12.8%, Robots 10.5%
- #41 LuGame: Lunchtime Games Club!
73% matchVery Positive94% of 206 reviews2019
Dev: UrbanMPub: Urban Meadows
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A games club’s without members… or games?! Who is this crazy robot girl? Why am I being harassed by this cute bully? Life may not have a controller, but it certainly feels like a big game!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Anime 17.6%, Romance 15.4%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #42 Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition
73% matchVery Positive91% of 705 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.9%, Anime 23.8%, Romance 12.2%, Story Rich 4.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%
- #43 The Neverland of the Mountain and Sea
69% matchVery Positive96% of 222 reviews2022
Dev: Magenta Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Falling in love!! With a robot girl (fool)!!
Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Dating Sim 24.4%, Robots 19.3%, Anime 13.5%, Cute 4.5%
- #44 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 37,969 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.9%, Anime 21.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Cute 7.2%, Sci-fi 4.6%
- #45 Love at First Sight
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,495 reviews2015
Dev: Creepy CutePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
After falling in love at first sight with the shy Sachi Usui, an injury-ridden, single-eyed high school girl, the protagonist tries to win over her lonely and isolated heart. A pure, heart-warming romance game where the apple of your eye only has one eye!
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.3%, Romance 21.2%, Anime 21%, Dating Sim 8.3%, Cute 4.2%
- #46 我的机器人女友
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,122 reviews2026
Dev: 时娱游戏
Windows
This is a simulation game that combines nurturing with romance.You'll cultivate a one-of-a-kind robotic girlfriend while sharing romantic moments with multiple girls, each possessing distinct personalities.
Why similar: Romance 25.1%, Robots 23.2%, Dating Sim 16.2%, Story Rich 14.6%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #47 If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary-
70% matchVery Positive95% of 527 reviews2019
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
While If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary- is technically a fan disc for If My Heart Had Wings, it includes six stories - including the prologue and epilogue to the main story - and acts as a sort of sequel to the original.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Anime 22.4%, Romance 14.3%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Simulation 2.6%
- #48 My 1/6 Lover
71% matchVery Positive81% of 577 reviews2018
Dev: lamb of game
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is a visual novel about a lovestory with 6 routes, numerous CGs and 200,000 words. Small town, afternoon, leisure is in the air. A young man is trying to straighten himself up and finally say it to the girl of his dream. The girl shocked him with an unexpected answer. "I'm sorry, which of us do you like?"
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.4%, Dating Sim 22.9%, Romance 16%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #49 Tiny Snow
69% matchVery Positive94% of 4,167 reviews2019
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 45.4%, Anime 18.8%, Drama 11.8%, Romance 8.2%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
- #50 Symphonic Rain
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,136 reviews2017
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Anime 16.3%, Romance 14.3%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Drama 8%
- #51 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
62% matchVery Positive93% of 19,673 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Anime 17.6%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Story Rich 8%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
- #52 9-nine-:NewEpisode
66% matchVery Positive94% of 713 reviews2022
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 184.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33%, Dating Sim 22.7%, Anime 15.9%, Romance 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.1%
- #53 Robot Daycare
68% matchVery Positive87% of 151 reviews2021
Dev: KigyoDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about raising a cute robot child, which may or may not go horribly wrong. Your choices decide the outcome.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Robots 20.8%, Anime 18.7%, Drama 12.6%, Cute 6.2%
- #54 Muv-Luv
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,935 reviews2018
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Anime 20.3%, Romance 19.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Cute 5.9%
- #55 硅心_Silicon Heart——AI少女情人梦 _AI Girl Lovestory
65% matchVery Positive91% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: 呐呐呐制作组Pub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
超越程序化的爱——阿宅插画师与机器人少女的温馨恋爱喜剧！
Why similar: Anime 23.1%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Dating Sim 15.3%, Drama 13.9%, Romance 12.4%
