- #1 An Octave Higher
96% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Visual Novel 62.3%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 8%, Indie 7.5%, Anime 5.5%
- #2 Winds of Change
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 583 reviews2019
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Dating Sim 11.3%, RPG 5%
- #3 Analogue: A Hate Story
95% matchVery Positive93% of 2,291 reviews2012
Dev: Love Conquers All Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.
Why similar: Visual Novel 77.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Indie 5%, Anime 4.9%, Dating Sim 2.2%
- #4 AI: The Somnium Files
94% matchVery Positive92% of 9,101 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54%, Story Rich 14.9%, Choices Matter 7.8%, Anime 6.5%, Adventure 5.7%
- #5 X-note
94% matchMixed51% of 253 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.2%, Dating Sim 5.9%, Adventure 5.6%, Anime 5%, Simulation 5%
- #6 Synergia
92% matchVery Positive87% of 795 reviews2020
Dev: Radi ArtPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Choices Matter 9.3%, RPG 7%, Indie 5.5%
- #7 OMNIMUS
91% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Angry gamesPub: Total
Windows · Mac · Linux
Omnimus. Welcome to the future! A visual novel about a daring experiment.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Adventure 15.7%, Indie 13.8%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #8 eden*
91% 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 70.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Anime 9.4%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #9 Everlasting Summer
90% 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 53.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 10%, Dating Sim 6.6%, Anime 5.3%
- #10 STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
89% 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 65.7%, Dating Sim 11.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Anime 5.2%, Story Rich 3.9%
- #11 Faulty Apprentice
89% matchVery Positive81% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: AGL studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In this world of magic, monsters, and mystery, the fate of Stars Reach Castle will be determined by you, the Faulty Apprentice! A story-rich visual novel/dating with Light Ecchi on the side. (Free 3 DLCs)
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Dating Sim 16.7%, Story Rich 11.6%, Hentai 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #12 Timestamps: Unconditional Love
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 179 reviews2023
Dev: Motkeyz Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An exciting adult Visual Novel with a unique intriguing story featuring Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Romance, Sex, Humour, Character Development and some fun references.
Why similar: Visual Novel 62.8%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Adventure 7%, Comedy 6.8%, Multiple Endings 6.3%
- #13 Infinite Stars - The Visual Novel
86% matchVery Positive89% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Wraiith303Pub: IF THEN ELSE Interactive Fiction
Windows
Infinite Stars is a visual novel filled with romance, mystery & roleplaying elements where you choose how the adventure unfolds. Establish your character & personality through the hundreds of choices presented in this interactive fiction inspired by stories like Dune, The Expanse & Mass Effect.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.2%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 9.7%
- #14 Solstice
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: MoaCube
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Solstice is a dystopian mystery visual novel about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #15 RGB GlitchGazer
83% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: 群星闪耀时Pub: 群星闪耀时
Windows
A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 62%, Adventure 9.8%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Anime 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.2%
- #16 NVL
86% matchMixed66% of 473 reviews2017
Dev: CUTE ANIME GIRLSPub: Tranquility games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
NVL - an amazing adventure game in the genre of RPG. An interesting combat turn-based system as in JRPG. Beautiful anime girls with pantsu.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, RPG 19.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 10%, Hentai 8.5%
- #17 The Last Secret
85% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: TBF
Windows · Mac · Linux
Award winning visual novel adventure. An epic, upbeat tale with challenging and fun puzzles, humorous storyline and quirky characters. Solve the "last secret", save your friends and maybe find true love on the way, too...
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Anime 6.6%
- #18 The Divine Speaker
84% matchVery Positive96% of 436 reviews2022
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!
Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Dating Sim 17.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #19 Angels with Scaly Wings™ / 鱗羽の天使
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,735 reviews2017
Dev: Radical Phi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You, the player, are an ambassador for Earth sent through a mysterious portal into the world of dragons. Explore a town full of secrets and the people who keep them in this compelling sci-fi visual novel with slice of life and dating sim elements.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.7%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, RPG 3.5%
- #20 Timestamps: Lost Love
80% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Motkeyz Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An exciting adult Visual Novel with a unique intriguing story featuring Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Romance, Sex, Humor, Character Development and some fun references.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.5%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 7.6%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
- #21 Pesterquest
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,529 reviews2019
Dev: What Pumpkin Games, Inc.Pub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Embark on a quest of epic importance in Pesterquest, a grimsical episodic visual novel adventure set in the darkly funny Homestuck / Hiveswap universe, created by American author and artist Andrew Hussie.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.1%, RPG 14.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 9.4%
- #22 of the Devil
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,193 reviews2025
Dev: nth Circle Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.7%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Story Rich 14.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Anime 5.6%
- #23 Blossoms Bloom Brightest
82% matchMixed70% of 207 reviews2017
Dev: Reine Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 26%
A sci-fi, yuri visual novel with a dollop of mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.3%, Dating Sim 10%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 6.5%
- #24 Date Warp
81% matchVery Positive89% of 178 reviews2014
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Five days ago, Janet left her dorm to go on a date - and never came back. Was she kidnapped? Murdered? The truth may be even stranger. Solve puzzles to connect together pieces of the story in a science-fiction adventure with eleven possible endings!
Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Dating Sim 12%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
- #25 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
75% 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 54%, Story Rich 11.7%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Anime 5.1%
- #26 Hate Plus
79% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2013
Dev: Love Conquers All Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.
Why similar: Visual Novel 77%, Story Rich 7.2%, Indie 5.7%, Anime 4.9%, Dating Sim 2.1%
- #27 Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain
76% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the meaning of memories in this mysterious fairytale where fantasy and reality intertwine. The story unfolds from the perspectives of two women: one who travels in the ruins of Engine City New York, and one who finds herself in an underground world with an eldritch, violet sky.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.1%, Story Rich 16.2%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Anime 7.1%, Adventure 6.5%
- #28 Mask of the Rose
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 390 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: Visual Novel 48.6%, Dating Sim 21.2%, Choices Matter 13.3%, RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #29 Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star
77% matchVery Positive93% of 567 reviews2015
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The loveable birds of Hatoful Boyfriend are back in the remastered holiday-themed sequel Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star!
Why similar: Visual Novel 61%, Dating Sim 11.2%, Story Rich 7.8%, Indie 7.6%, Adventure 6.7%
- #30 Blood Code
78% 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 47.1%, Dating Sim 21.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Multiple Endings 5.1%
- #31 The Radiants
76% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Rose Arcana Games
Windows · Mac
The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.7%, Dating Sim 18.8%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
- #32 BUSTAFELLOWS
75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,006 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.3 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: Visual Novel 35.5%, Dating Sim 13.8%, Story Rich 11%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
- #33 KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
73% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2025
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 64.9%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Anime 4.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #34 Eclipse : Special Forces
73% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: MoonSun
Windows · Mac
MEN ARE EXTINCT. ONLY WOMEN REMAIN. Welcome to Eclipse—a choice-driven Yuri VN where God, Kings, Soldiers, and even Villains are all women. As Haesu, an elite agent, your choices will forge her destiny and the very future of the world. Amidst love, desire, and bloodshed—can you handle the truth?
Why similar: Visual Novel 44%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Dating Sim 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #35 Trials of Innocence
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,556 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.2%, Story Rich 16.4%, RPG 7.9%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, Adventure 6.6%
- #36 Mato Anomalies
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 195 reviews2023
Dev: ArrowizPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Mato Anomalies takes players on a journey through a neo-futuristic version of a bygone oriental city. Investigate strange happenings across the city and uncover secrets behind the walls. Join a cast of enigmatic unlikely heroes in this anime-inspired RPG experience.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.9%, RPG 13%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Anime 8.4%, Adventure 7.7%
- #37 Cinders
73% matchVery Positive87% of 787 reviews2014
Dev: MoaCube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A mature take on Cinderella that's all about player choices and breaking the classic fairy tale in any way you like.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.6%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #38 I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents
70% matchVery Positive86% of 226 reviews2025
Dev: ST SinovarPub: TopHouse Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents" is a branching visual novel where your choices truly matter...
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Anime 4.3%
- #39 Changed
71% matchVery Positive87% of 18,076 reviews2018
Dev: DragonSnow
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.
Why similar: Story Rich 27.3%, Choices Matter 20.3%, Adventure 15.7%, RPG 14.3%, Indie 13%
- #40 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,330 reviews2023
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 62.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 71.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 6.1%, Anime 6%, Female Protagonist 4.3%
- #41 意识分裂开篇季
69% matchVery Positive89% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: NaughtyObaPub: NaughtyOba Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sci-fi visual novel where you explore consciousness splitting through story choices and immersive dialogue, offering infinite replayable imagination.
Why similar: Dating Sim 43.7%, Adventure 23%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Comedy 9.4%, Indie 6.2%
- #42 Amorous
70% matchVery Positive84% of 10,662 reviews2018
Dev: Team AmorousPub: Snaggletooth Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Explore the dazzling neon lights of Amorous. A bustling furry night club that attracts all species, personalities and sexualities. Create your own character and find all 9 datable characters!
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.6%, Dating Sim 37.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, Simulation 4%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #43 Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,340 reviews2022
Dev: 红渊Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
Why similar: Story Rich 20.6%, RPG 16.2%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%
- #44 STEINS;GATE
69% 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 57.8%, Story Rich 15%, Choices Matter 7.4%, Multiple Endings 6.4%, Anime 6%
- #45 OPPAI Academy Big, Bouncy, Booby Babes!
69% matchVery Positive92% of 561 reviews2021
Dev: MilkfactoryPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Get reincarnated into a fantasy world, take on the role of the protagonist Takumi, and use your magic to get all the girls! Clear various quests to progress the main story of this gorgeous FANTASY VISUAL NOVEL, and capture the attractive heroines' hearts along the way!
Why similar: Visual Novel 62.7%, Story Rich 6.8%, Choices Matter 5.2%, Anime 5.1%, Dating Sim 5%
- #46 Gazing from beyond
71% matchMixed65% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: 七彩绘色游戏Pub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 66.7%, RPG 13.8%, Indie 8.6%, Adventure 7.6%, Anime 3.3%
- #47 Fading Hearts
72% matchMixed65% of 192 reviews2014
Dev: Sakura River Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 168.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Your choices changes the GENRE of the story!Almost EVERY NPC LIES to you at some point in the game!Live a life of adventure or a normal life! A game with true choices!An interactive story/game where you play the role of Ryou, a seemingly normal high school student in the land of Sorayama.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Dating Sim 20.2%, RPG 9.6%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Simulation 5.2%
- #48 Rail of Möbius
68% matchVery Positive95% of 485 reviews2021
Dev: PHOSEPO
Windows
It is an adventure game with multiple endings. An original script written by a well-known light novelist with a total of 400,000 words. With reasoning, suspense, love, and science fiction elements, it allows players to embark on a highly immersive journey of salvation on the submarine train.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Adventure 6.3%
- #49 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,111 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Visual Novel 53%, Dating Sim 9.6%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #50 To the Edge of the Sky
71% matchMixed60% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: Ajané J.K. CélestinPub: Aeon Dream Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
This stunning post-cyberpunk indie visual novel is waiting for you to dive in. Explore the secrets of Olympia, the most technologically advanced country on Earth, as one of its top secret operatives. Can you complete your mission without regrets?
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, RPG 27.7%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 15.5%, Casual 7.8%
- #51 ATLYSS
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,040 reviews2024
Dev: KiseffPub: KisSoft
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.
Why similar: RPG 61%, Adventure 31.9%, Singleplayer 7.1%
- #52 Tayutama: Kiss on my Deity
65% matchVery Positive95% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: kawaiinium
Windows
Armed with spirit powers unique to his lineage, Yuri teams up with Mashiro and three other heroines to explore whether humans and Tayutai can coexist peacefully. This romantic fantasy adventure tells a heartfelt tale of growth, connection, and the mysteries of love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49%, Dating Sim 17.7%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Anime 7%, Comedy 7%
- #53 虚构未来(Imaginary future)
67% matchVery Positive85% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: Seventeen horns
Windows
Embark on the journey to your envisioned future! In this Japanese-style role-playing game infused with elements of microcosm and yuri, you will take on the perspective of Koushuki, a former gang girl. Experience the profound changes unfolding in the Serbian town through a series of events.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.5%, Story Rich 14.9%, RPG 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7%, Multiple Endings 4.8%
- #54 Super Animal Royale
65% matchVery Positive93% of 43,909 reviews2021
Dev: Pixile
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Welcome to the coziest way to kill your friends. Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, top-down 2D battle royale where adorably murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun. Then, relax in Super Animal World with fishing, hamsterball races, and story quests before the next fight to the death.
Why similar: Indie 38.2%, Adventure 36.7%, Casual 25.1%
- #55 Friendship with Benefits
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,633 reviews2020
Dev: TwistedScarlett60
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Friendship with Benefits is a unique eroge game that combines free-roaming elements, visual novel, dating simulator and role-playing mechanics. With a cast of over 20+ romanceable characters, where will you begin in this new and wonderful world?
Why similar: Visual Novel 52%, Dating Sim 26.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, Simulation 3.3%, Casual 3.3%