- #1 Melting into Aoi’s World
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kimirinko.
Windows
A mild BL horror adventure where you explore a strange, beautiful mansion and follow Aoi’s emotional journey through mystery, soft horror, and quiet drama.
Why similar: Well-Written 28% ★, LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Conversation 14.6% ★, Visual Novel 9.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.2%
- #2 Parts of the Elephant
96% matchPositive100% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: 1 head 2 skulls
Windows · Mac · Linux
Weird things are happening in the Elephant Hotel. It's getting late, you're getting drunk, and moments in the lives of strangers are scattered around you like spilled puzzle pieces. Can you put it all together?
Why similar: Conversation 22.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Psychological 10.5%
- #3 Truer than You
96% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Transcenders Media AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Overcome your past and become someone new in Truer than You. A choice-driven narrative adventure about love, loss and being lost in life. You're hired as a gig-working actor to play roles in real-life situations. Have conversations, get a good rating and follow the rules. All good?
Why similar: Conversation 28.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.1%
- #4 Talk About Something in the Nowhere
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Rhoddon-Byte
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short horror visual novel where you get to know your brand new self-aware in-game boyfriend and explore your relationship through Talking About Something in the Nowhere.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Psychological 7.3%
- #5 Glass Hearts
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Aedian Glair
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gripping psychological thriller Yaoi game full of difficult choices. Can you trust your own mind?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Psychological 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.7%
- #6 Itachi: Haunted Abodes Wandering Through 2000s Tokyo Culture
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: room6
Windows
Itachi: Hunted Abodes is a paranormal suspense adventure that has you wandering through 2000s Tokyo's subculture scenes!
Why similar: Well-Written 37.8% ★, Conversation 25% ★, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Anime 6.6%
- #7 Room No. 9
93% matchVery Positive90% of 535 reviews2020
Dev: paradePub: MangaGamer
Windows
It's up to you to decide how far you're willing to go in order to survive in this psychological thriller visual novel about two best friends trapped in an experiment. Can these two men survive their choices between physical and psychological harm long enough to earn freedom?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Psychological 10.4%, Anime 9.6%
- #8 NIGHT/SHADE: You're The Drug
92% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Thrill Switch Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An adult LGBTQ+ visual novel about love, drugs, murder and crime. We follow this intense thriller through the eyes of our main protagonist, Sasha, while he maneuvers through dangerous drug deals, formidable kingpins, and silent assassins.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Conversation 14.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Choices Matter 8.9%
- #9 When its dyed in the color of the sunset
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: voltgear
Windows
"Whe its dyed in the color of the sunset" is a novel game set on Earth in 2034, where humans and other races coexist, depicting the love story of the beastman protagonist, Herbert. While living his school life, he will take actions to interact with the nine romanceable characters.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.7%, LGBTQ+ 26.3%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, 2D 5.9%
- #10 Revue Starlight El Dorado
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 976 reviews2024
Dev: FrontwingPub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
The first console game of the stage-themed multi-media franchise "Revue Starlight" is on its way!
Why similar: Well-Written 28.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 22.6%, Visual Novel 21%, Anime 9.5%, Drama 7.1%
- #11 NOAH: 2050
90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Team NOAH
Windows
『NOAH: 2050』 is a 2D visual novel game that blends an adventure format where you can explore a school.
Why similar: Conversation 28.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.8%, Visual Novel 17%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Choices Matter 8.8%
- #12 Beek: Familiar Spirit - Remastered
89% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Klondike AustraliaPub: Studio Klondike
Windows · Mac
A call for help within a mysterious messaging app. Someone lost and wandering through a forest in a faraway place. And their destiny in your hands.
Why similar: Conversation 22% ★, LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #13 Gloom and Doom
89% matchPositive100% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Neo Tegoel Games
Windows
Gloom and Doom is a visual novel throwback to 90s slacker movies - complete with the solitude and sarcastic retorts - but with a supernatural twist. Push a powerful but unmotivated wraith to complete his stagnated quest to enter heaven, while trying to kill the suicidal but unkillable Doom Bringer.
Why similar: Conversation 28.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Choices Matter 7.5%
- #14 Return to Ash
87% matchVery Positive98% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
“The hospital was empty. Quiet, and brighter than usual... like waking up on a snow day. But I didn't feel cold. I didn't feel much of anything.”
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.6%, Visual Novel 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Psychological 9.8%
- #15 Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet
86% matchVery Positive97% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.5%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 6.2%
- #16 華触の典
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: さくさくぷんた
Windows
Tentacle BL x training simulation. After being toyed with by mysterious tentacles, the main character ends up in a nursery or a bride.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Visual Novel 16%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Choices Matter 7.7%
- #17 Office Girls and Games
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: hatereallysPub: BRXKENVN
Windows · Linux
In this Visual Novel, you'll join Chloe and Jessie in the popular mobile game, Isekai Online. Eliminate arguments and disagreements in this strange duo and lead them to victory!
Why similar: Conversation 23.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 22.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Psychological 10.9%, Anime 8.9%
- #18 Cocktail Magic
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seiransoft GamesPub: MediBang Games
Windows
A human drama novel game set in a bar with the theme of "companion". Enjoy the "Speak Easy" atmosphere that mixes the liveliness of a bar with the stylishness of a bar.
Why similar: Conversation 33% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Drama 8.4%
- #19 Masquerade: Hell Academy
84% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Pil/SlashPub: JAST BLUE
Windows
A Boys Love visual novel set around a pulse-pounding hostage situation. Can Numata make it out of things unscathed? Every choice matters! Fully translated into English with the original Japanese voice acting intact.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Anime 9.2%
- #20 The Mask Game
84% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Ghost Clown
Windows · Linux
Which is worse: a toxic friend or a literal demon?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Psychological Horror 14%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Drama 8.9%
- #21 Yua's Yuri Office
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DiaWee Games
Windows
Yua's Yuri Office is a Visual Novel in which you play as Yua, just returning to the office after things have been shut down for an extended period. Yua is determined to take full advantage of this fresh start to improve her life. Will she pursue friendship, romance, or just focus on her work?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Anime 9.5%, Drama 7.9%
- #22 AmaTisMo
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: VegetinES
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about depression and self-love. Play as Amatista, a young woman trapped in isolation, as she begins a journey she never asked for. Every choice shapes the story. Fully accessible for blind players.
Why similar: Conversation 25.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.1%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Psychological 11.3%, Choices Matter 9.5%
- #23 Confinio: Reality Prison
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enthariel Games
Windows
Confinio is an intriguing visual novel that delves into your sensations as you embody the protagonist who has just awakened in a prison with no memory. Make decisions, solve puzzles, interact with the environment, use objects, interrogate people, all to yourself and uncover the enigmatic reality.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Psychological 13.3%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
- #24 Apple of my Eye
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeilanixPub: Niko Wright
Windows
Sometimes you need to be strong to the core to stand out from the rotten apples in society. Being an outcast is not easy, but is it worth indulging in a comfort that may bite? Play as Appril the apple snail through her everyday life in this RPG styled Psychological horror where your choices matter.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.7%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
- #25 The Final Prize is Soup
81% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: 4nokiPub: Quill Yuri
Windows · Linux
You who are unqualified to drink Meng Po's soup, you have been chosen for the game of life. A horror yuri visual novel following a series of death games in the afterlife.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.5%, LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Psychological 10.6%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
- #26 Chymicalia
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Falling Awkwardly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cause chaos in a small Yorkshire town with unlicensed alchemy!
Why similar: Conversation 41.5% ★, Visual Novel 17.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Drama 8.1%, Multiple Endings 6.6%
- #27 one night, hot springs
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,130 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: LGBTQ+ 26.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.4%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.3%
- #28 プリンセス×オーディエンス
79% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Nyamoli@
Windows
選択肢を間違えると即エンディング!?ドS狼プリンセスから質問攻めされる短編ゲーム
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.8%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Multiple Endings 13%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Anime 8%
- #29 Lucky Dog 1
77% matchPositive100% of 47 reviews2025
Dev: tennenoujiPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prison escapes, flight, and conflicts with rival gangs... A criminal boy's love visual novel with thrilling and exhilarating plots!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Dark 8.3%, Anime 7.2%
- #30 Ashen Reverie
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tidalspire
Windows
You’ve ignored the hallucinations for years. But after visiting a shrine in search of answers, a stranger claims she sees them too. Ashen Reverie is a visual novel about the consequences of chasing a myth too far.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13.8%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Psychological 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%
- #31 Sister Other Paranoia
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HazeDenki
Windows · Mac
A dark visual novel created by the team behind NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE. Overly sensitive to other people's emotions, the protagonist—a light novel writer—develops the ability to read minds, only to be driven even deeper into isolation. His sole remaining comfort is his younger sister, gifted yet lonely.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Visual Novel 18%, Anime 10.8%, Multiple Endings 10.2%
- #32 Saihate Station
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,976 reviews2025
Dev: びぶ/viv
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.8%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
- #33 Thorner
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snoring Dog Games
Windows
Thorner is a horror visual novel with multiple endings. You attempt to escape your past by fleeing to the wilderness, but spilled blood can never be forgiven. The land knows what you did. The land judges. Thorner awaits.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%, Dark 11.4%
- #34 Usagi Health Club
77% matchMixed68% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: PUSH! SoftPub: Push Publication
Windows
A casual visual novel with minigames that let you had fun and reward you with having special time with the bunny girls. Get choose who you want to be your escort girl for the night and play minigames to win special scene as a reward! But be careful not to be too addicted.
Why similar: Conversation 23.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Anime 8.8%, Dark 8.3%
- #35 Streams Upon Memories : Dawn of the Fractured Mind
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kashi Maadsen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Awaken in a world plunged into uncertainty. You must navigate hidden truths and make crucial choices. Will you uncover the secrets of your existence? Your path will determine your fate in this journey.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.1%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
- #36 Love You To Pieces
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: SoulsofteaPub: Soulsoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Love You To Pieces" is a Horror/Slasher Visual Novel thematically centered around Valentine's Day. Featuring elements of grind-house, choose-your-own-adventure and mystery. Can you or any of your friends survive this bloody love fest?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Visual Novel 17%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Multiple Endings 8.3%
- #37 Help! I've Been Cursed With a Bubble Butt
74% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Kyle, Ceren & CJPub: Studio Terranova
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take control of a bountifully cursed nonbinary protagonist as they navigate a world filled with peril and problems as they search for purpose and self-love. Make impactful choices and guide our cheeked up hero to save the world... and themselves.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29%, LGBTQ+ 28.2%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Multiple Endings 7.4%, Choices Matter 5.3%
- #38 BAD END THEATER
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,656 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Visual Novel 17%, Multiple Endings 15%, Choices Matter 11.6%
- #39 Amelie
74% matchVery Positive92% of 450 reviews2021
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A psychological mystery yuri visual novel about a girl named Amelie. Forbidden from leaving the house, Amelie awaits the arrival of her long time penpal, Sofia, to her dear friend Lilika’s dismay. What secrets will Sofia unravel that were best kept buried?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.5%, Psychological 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%
- #40 Bound Between Desks
72% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: AnyTale Game StudiosPub: ANYTALE LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Choices Matter 11%
- #41 University of Progress
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blossom
Windows · Mac
A fully voiced visual novel where your choices actually matter. Welcome to college: annoying frat boys, unhinged goth girls, weird roommates, and every flavor of chaos. Go to class, get wasted, find love, whatever. Just try not to die.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Visual Novel 15.8%, LGBTQ+ 15.4%, Psychological 13.7%, Choices Matter 10.3%
- #42 Death by Begonia
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Talia JettPub: Paper Moon Studios
Windows
Death by Begonia is a surreal LGBTQ+ Southern gothic murder mystery. Follow Riley's attempts to reconnect with old childhood friends in a town haunted by annual serial murders. Will you fall in love and unlock the mysteries hidden in your friends' hearts? Or will you die trying?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Multiple Endings 10.2%
- #43 New Meaning
72% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Brave Lobster Studios
Windows
In New Meaning you play as Luke Wilson, or do you? Luke is a struggling teenager trying to shed some light upon a dark lonely world, will you help him or will you aid his departure into depression? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.6%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Anime 7.9%, Drama 6.7%
- #44 Doce Fim ~sweetend placebo~
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meiri Games
Windows · Mac
Shape queer love and friendship at the end of the world in this choice-driven, emotional narrative game. Will you settle for pessimism, or open yourself to trust?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Multiple Endings 13%, Anime 7.8%
- #45 KOTONOHA Lernado
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SukeraSparoPub: HUBLOTS
Windows
Let us exchange the KOTONOHA of hope a little more. *Ĉu vi volas paroli la lingvon "Juliamo"?* Do you want to speak *Juliamo*?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.8%, Visual Novel 22.8%, LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Anime 9.3%, Adventure 7.5%
- #46 As Cores de Ofelia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Chicken Studio
Windows
The Colors of Ofelia is an emotional journey through enigmatic rooms. Solve puzzles, confront painful memories, and confront your own shadow to discover how to escape the room.
Why similar: Conversation 36.1% ★, Well-Written 27.4% ★, Psychological 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, 2D 5.3%
- #47 AMAP
69% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: KaimakiGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
AMAP is a queer and sexy visual novel/dating sim with lots of twists and turns. There are over 80 unlockable scenes, 7 unique love interests to explore, more than 20 different endings.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.7%, Conversation 23.3% ★, Visual Novel 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Multiple Endings 10.6%
- #48 Retrace
71% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: Spider Lily Studios LLC
Windows
THIS WORLD DESIRES YOUR DEATH. A ghost tour gone wrong leads Freya to a parallel dimension, almost designed for her. Can you beat death, and escape? A game of mystery, adventure and queer love stories for PC.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Psychological 17.4%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 7.6%
- #49 Neve
67% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Michelle SantosPub: Ritus Studio
Windows
Neve is a non-linear interactive fiction in which your decisions can completely change the course of story. Manage your team, race against time and unravel the mysteries surrounding your ship's crash in this suffocating retrofuturistic thriller that will have you hooked from the first second.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Psychological 12.3%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #50 Siren's Call: Second Wind
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ThePenSword
Windows
A wedding where one of the guests arrives dead. A strange black hole eclipsing the Florida sun. And your best friend? Gone. Is all this a butterfly dream or is reality breaking? Is their story romance or mystery? Your choices will determine the genre of his soul. Welcome to the town of Siren's Call.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13%, Choices Matter 9.8%
- #51 There Is No Next Stop
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HANPAGE
Windows
After the announcement "There is no next stop," you are trapped in an endless subway. But you’re not alone—the "GUESTS" are hunting you. Trust the "GUIDES" to survive. Or don't.
Why similar: Conversation 20.6% ★, Visual Novel 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Multiple Endings 12%, Choices Matter 11.7%
- #52 MindMindMind
67% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: ChattercapPub: Chattercap LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark, psychological romance VN about a British ghost who has haunted you since childhood. When you get close to a new boy at college, he starts to get possessive, and the mind games begin!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Psychological 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Multiple Endings 7%
- #53 The Quiet After
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Grigsby's World Productions, LLC
Windows
The threat is on the road ahead and deep beneath her skin. A psychological visual novel about memory, trauma, and the cost of every choice.
Why similar: Psychological 17.7%, Visual Novel 17%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
- #54 Yume No Office
67% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Team YumePub: Outsider Comet Studios
Windows · Linux
A romance visual novel where you choose who to spend your days with, featuring shifting moods and dynamic dialogue, as all routes progress simultaneously… until something starts to feel wrong.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Multiple Endings 11%, Choices Matter 10.7%
- #55 Banishing You
68% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: lapys games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the world of Banishing You, a visual novel where choices shape your journey. Accept a mysterious invitation to a dream realm full of enigmatic characters and challenges. Navigate passive-aggressive comments, flirtatious strangers, and unravel a quest that could save or doom both worlds.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Visual Novel 16.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Anime 9.9%, Dark 8.7%
- #56 Kino
66% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Lacking Finesse Games
Windows
Odesa, 1929. A woman wakes up. This will be her last morning. An all-powerful film camera forces her to watch her life again. Can she find what was missing? A very short choose-your-own-adventure based on Dziga Vertov's Man with a Movie Camera.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26%, Conversation 25.1% ★, Visual Novel 20.3%, Drama 7.9%, Choices Matter 7%
- #57 Melancholic Night
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Witches Hat
Windows
A visual novel about returning home. That is, trying to get home. After all, your home is no longer there. You could say that it is actually about drinking in a bar and talking to strange people.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.1%, Visual Novel 20%, Psychological 11.4%, Anime 10.4%, Drama 7.5%
- #58 Louder Than Words ~The Story of a Field Trip~
69% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: SRX GameworksPub: SRX Gameworks
Windows
Louder Than Words tells a dramatic coming of age story, following Teijo's path as he enters the adult world and faces its different hurdles, as well as the innocent relationships at school, which soon turn to serious commitments later in life.
Why similar: Conversation 20.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.4%, Visual Novel 16%, Anime 7.5%, Dark 7%
- #59 May
70% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: Manul Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sudden tragic event shook up Yun’s routine: his friend is balancing between life and death. Doctors are not being supportive, not to mention that something feels shady. Would young man be able to help Max through?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.2%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Psychological 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Multiple Endings 9.7%